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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-4096

 

 

MFS MUNICIPAL SERIES TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

500 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Susan S. Newton

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

500 Boylston Street

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

(Name and address of agents for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: March 31

Date of reporting period: September 30, 2008

 

 

 


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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


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MFS® Municipal Income Fund

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO      1
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION      2
EXPENSE TABLE      3
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS      5
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES      35
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS      37
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS      38
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      39
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      44
BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT      56
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION      61
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE      61
CONTACT INFORMATION BACK COVER

The report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

NOT FDIC INSURED Ÿ MAY LOSE VALUE Ÿ

NO BANK OR CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE Ÿ NOT A DEPOSIT Ÿ

NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR

NCUA/NCUSIF

 

9/30/08

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LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Shareholders:

The global economy is not a very welcoming place these days. Headlines tell the story of slowing growth, accelerating inflation, and credit collapse. We have watched the rampant selling that has typified equity and credit markets since the strains in the financial system first became apparent last year.

The volatility in commodity and currency markets has further complicated investment choices. There are so many parts moving in so many directions; it has become very easy to get overwhelmed.

At MFS® we remind investors to keep their eye on the long term and not become panicked by the uncertainty of the day to day.

Remember that what goes down could very easily come back up. And that is where we as money managers like to turn our focus.

Investment opportunities may arise in declining markets. When markets experience substantial selloffs, assets often become undervalued. At MFS, we have a team of global sector analysts located in Boston, London, Mexico City, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo working together to do the kind of bottom-up research that will root out these investment opportunities.

In times like these, we encourage our investors to check in with their advisors to ensure they have an investment plan in place that will pay heed to the present, but that is firmly tailored to the future.

Respectfully,

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Robert J. Manning

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

MFS Investment Management®

November 14, 2008

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change, may not be relied upon for investment advice, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)   
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals    22.5 %
General Obligations – Schools    10.2 %
Utilities – Municipal Owned    8.8 %
State & Local Agencies    8.7 %
Universities – Colleges    5.8 %

 

Credit quality of bonds (r)  
AAA   26.4%
AA   25.9%
A   25.0%
BBB   15.8%
BB   1.5%
B   0.6%
CCC   0.4%
CC (o)   0.0%
Not Rated   4.4%
Portfolio facts  
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.8
Average Life (i)(m)   15.5 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.0 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(o) Less than 0.1%.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

 

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

 

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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EXPENSE TABLE

Fund expenses borne by the shareholders during the period,

April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008

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

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

Actual Expenses

The first line for each share class in the following table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line for each share class in the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

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

 

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Share
Class
      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.77%   $1,000.00   $971.66   $3.81
  Hypothetical (h)   0.77%   $1,000.00   $1,021.21   $3.90
B   Actual   1.52%   $1,000.00   $968.05   $7.50
  Hypothetical (h)   1.52%   $1,000.00   $1,017.45   $7.69
C   Actual   1.51%   $1,000.00   $968.17   $7.45
  Hypothetical (h)   1.51%   $1,000.00   $1,017.50   $7.64
A1   Actual   0.52%   $1,000.00   $972.88   $2.57
  Hypothetical (h)   0.52%   $1,000.00   $1,022.46   $2.64
B1   Actual   1.28%   $1,000.00   $969.21   $6.32
  Hypothetical (h)   1.28%   $1,000.00   $1,018.65   $6.48

 

(h) 5% class return per year before expenses.
(p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.85%, 1.60%, 1.60%, 0.60%, and 1.36% for A, B, C, A1, and B1 classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.20, $7.89, $7.89, $2.97, and $6.71 for A, B, C, A1, and B1 classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.31, $8.09, $8.09, $3.04, and $6.88 for A, B, C, A1, and B1 classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 97.0%             
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 1.5%             
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2025    $ 205,000   $ 165,391
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2037      1,075,000     802,939
Branson, MO, Regional Airport Transportation Development District Airport Rev., “B”, 6%, 2037      100,000     76,437
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev. (Second Lien Passenger Facility), “D”, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2019      2,195,000     2,218,794
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev. (Third Lien Passenger Facility), “B”, FSA, 5.75%, 2022      9,125,000     8,381,951
Indianapolis, IN, Local Public Improvement (Airport Authority Project), “I”, MBIA, 5%, 2034      900,000     717,372
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., ETM, 13%, 2013 (c)      2,170,000     2,750,193
Niagara, NY, Frontier Transportation Authority Rev. (Buffalo-Niagara International Airport), MBIA, 5.875%, 2013      1,485,000     1,508,151
Oklahoma City, OK, Airport Trust, “B”, FSA, 5.75%, 2017      1,080,000     1,097,248
        
           $ 17,718,476
General Obligations - General Purpose - 4.5%             
Chicago, IL, FGIC, 6.125%, 2010 (c)    $ 3,785,000   $ 4,044,424
Chicago, IL, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2018      11,800,000     12,770,432
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 5.375%, 2011 (c)(u)      5,740,000     6,133,649
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “B”, ETM, FGIC, 7%, 2009 (c)      2,340,000     2,420,590
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, 5.25%, 2027      590,000     525,991
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, ETM, FGIC, 5.5%, 2015 (c)      5,000     5,492
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, ETM, FGIC, 5.5%, 2015 (c)(u)      5,580,000     6,128,904
Country Club Hills, IL, “N”, MBIA, 5%, 2031      3,170,000     2,924,008
Cranston, RI, FGIC, 6.375%, 2009 (c)      830,000     873,243
Delaware County, OH, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,085,860
Kane Kendall County, IL, Capital Appreciation, “E”, FGIC,
0%, 2023
     1,360,000     517,956
Kane Kendall County, IL, Capital Appreciation, “E”, FGIC,
0%, 2025
     1,335,000     444,021
Mobile County, AL, 6%, 2009 (c)      800,000     823,768
New York, NY, “J”, MBIA, 5%, 2017      2,000,000     2,018,920
Schaumburg, IL, “B”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2034      2,000,000     1,928,240
State of California, 5%, 2031      1,405,000     1,287,486
State of Illinois, MBIA, 5.5%, 2025      500,000     501,770

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
General Obligations - General Purpose - continued             
State of Washington, 6.75%, 2010    $ 3,880,000   $ 4,095,418
State of Washington, 6%, 2012      4,360,000     4,762,602
State of Wisconsin, “C”, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,200,000     1,264,176
        
           $ 54,556,950
General Obligations - Improvement - 2.5%             
Birmingham, AL, “A”, 5.75%, 2017    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,046,650
District of Columbia, MBIA, 6.5%, 2010      3,095,000     3,272,715
District of Columbia, ETM, MBIA, 6.5%, 2010 (c)      2,905,000     3,094,261
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, General Transportation Systems, “A”, XLCA, 7%, 2021      10,185,000     11,979,291
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, General Transportation Systems, “C”, XLCA, 6.1%, 2013      10,200,000     11,068,428
        
           $ 30,461,345
General Obligations - Schools - 10.1%             
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, MBIA, 6.25%, 2015    $ 20,295,000   $ 22,353,522
Clark County, NV, School District, “A”, MBIA, 7%, 2010      4,000,000     4,278,040
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2031      1,725,000     399,320
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2034      1,300,000     248,690
DeSoto, TX, Independent School District, School Building, PSF, 0%, 2036      1,630,000     281,697
Ferris, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5.5%, 2034 (f)      3,000,000     3,009,090
Florida Board of Education, Capital Outlay, 9.125%, 2014      1,735,000     1,982,307
Florida Board of Education, Capital Outlay, ETM, 9.125%, 2014 (c)      265,000     333,071
Fresno, CA, Unified School District, MBIA, 6.55%, 2020      1,225,000     1,356,565
Gilroy, CA, Unified School District, FGIC, 5%, 2027      1,000,000     937,290
Grand Blanc, MI, Community Schools (School Building & Site), FSA, 5%, 2028      1,000,000     957,810
Irving, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, PSF, 0%, 2026      2,505,000     857,436
Joshua, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 4.75%, 2033      11,585,000     10,242,530
Kane, Cook & DuPage Counties, IL, FSA, 6.5%, 2011 (c)      1,345,000     1,451,537
Kane, Cook & DuPage Counties, IL, FSA, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      1,245,000     1,340,255
Keller, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 6%, 2017      225,000     234,943
Knox County, KY, XLCA, 5.625%, 2014 (c)      1,150,000     1,271,567
Knox County, KY, Independent School District, XLCA, 5.5%, 2014 (c)      640,000     703,283
Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, FSA, 0%, 2014 (c)      2,250,000     883,890
Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, FSA, 0%, 2014 (c)      2,000,000     738,780

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
General Obligations - Schools - continued             
Lancaster, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, FSA, 5%, 2034    $ 12,000,000   $ 11,261,640
Lane County, OR, School District, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,150,000     1,221,887
Lane County, OR, School District, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,062,510
Leander, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 0%, 2018      7,385,000     4,044,395
Leander, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, Refunding, School Building, “N”, PSF, 0%, 2029      4,000,000     1,132,400
Phenix City, AL, AMBAC, 5.65%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,608,585
Philadelphia, PA, School District, MBIA, 6%, 2010 (c)      750,000     786,473
Prosper, TX, Independent School District, Capital Appreciation, School Building, “N”, PSF, 0%, 2031      2,275,000     527,846
Rockwall, TX, Independent School District, Unrefunded, Capital Appreciation, “N”, PSF, 0%, 2014      90,000     66,789
Roma, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5.875%, 2010 (c)      1,705,000     1,806,362
San Lorenzo, CA, Unified School District, Alameda County, Election 2004, “B”, FGIC, 4.75%, 2037      4,535,000     3,938,557
San Marcos, TX, Independent School District, PSF,
5.625%, 2014 (c)
     2,000,000     2,212,200
San Marcos, TX, Independent School District, PSF,
5.625%, 2014 (c)
     2,000,000     2,212,200
San Rafael, CA, Elementary School District, Election of 1999, MBIA, 5%, 2028      2,500,000     2,423,375
Santa Clarita Community College District, CA, Election 2006, MBIA, 0%, 2030      1,610,000     402,774
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5%, 2036      15,000,000     13,899,900
Scranton, PA, School District, “B”, FSA, 5%, 2038      8,370,000     7,464,533
Sunnyvale, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5.25%, 2028      1,900,000     1,897,587
Sunnyvale, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5.25%, 2031      2,000,000     1,966,280
Wattsburg, PA, Public School Building Authority Rev., Capital Appreciation, MBIA, 0%, 2029      2,150,000     616,706
Williamson County, TN, Rural School, 6.125%, 2010 (c)      1,665,000     1,750,032
Williamson County, TN, Rural School, 6.125%, 2010 (c)      1,765,000     1,855,139
Wylie, TX, Independent School District, PSF, 5.25%, 2029      5,035,000     4,916,174
        
           $ 122,935,967
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 22.2%             
Akron Bath Copley, OH, Hospital Rev. (Children’s Hospital), FSA, 5.25%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 991,030
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), 9.25%, 2010 (c)      650,000     748,683
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “A”, 5%, 2028      255,000     179,482

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “A”, 5.375%, 2040    $ 3,995,000   $ 2,745,564
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “B”, 9.25%, 2010 (c)      350,000     403,137
Arizona Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Banner Health System), “D”, 5.5%, 2038      4,220,000     3,740,988
Baxter County, AR, Hospital Rev., 5.375%, 2014      2,000,000     2,001,560
Baxter County, AR, Hospital Rev., 5.6%, 2021      1,750,000     1,683,045
Boone County, MO, Hospital Rev., (Boone Hospital Center), 5.375%, 2038      770,000     666,604
Boone County, MO, Hospital Rev., (Boone Hospital Center), 5.625%, 2038      840,000     757,520
Brunswick, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2034      1,320,000     1,175,236
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Catholic Healthcare West) “K”, ASSD GTY, 5.5%, 2041      2,275,000     2,143,505
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Children’s Hospital), 5%, 2047      4,090,000     3,044,064
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Enloe Medical Center), CALHF 5.75%, 2038      2,640,000     2,475,686
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (St. Joseph Health System), FGIC, 5.75%, 2047      3,260,000     3,063,357
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Sutter Health), “B”, 5.25%, 2048      2,550,000     2,204,909
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Valleycare Health Systems), “A”, 5%, 2022      195,000     164,208
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Valleycare Health Systems), “A”, 5.125%, 2031      100,000     76,921
Cass County, MO, Hospital Rev., 5.625%, 2038      890,000     744,690
Chemung County, NY, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. Joseph’s Hospital-Elmira), “A”, 6%, 2013      435,000     427,779
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Portercare Adventist Health Systems), 6.625%, 2011 (c)      1,750,000     1,948,853
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Poudre Valley Health Care, Inc.), “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2036      3,150,000     2,790,932
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Poudre Valley Health Care, Inc.), “C”, FSA, 5.25%, 2040      1,175,000     1,036,656
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Canton, Inc.), 7.5%, 2030      900,000     919,260
Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2011 (c)      500,000     544,420
District of Columbia Hospital Rev. (Children’s Hospital Obligations Group), FSA, 5.25%, 2045      2,630,000     2,345,460

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Douglas County, NE, Hospital Authority Rev. (Children’s Hospital Foundation), 6%, 2028    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,891,970
Douglas County, NE, Hospital Authority Rev. (Methodist Health Partners), 5.75%, 2048      1,965,000     1,698,900
Florence County, SC, Hospital Rev. (McLeod Regional Medical Center), “A”, FSA, 5.25%, 2034      5,000,000     4,508,200
Fulton County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Nathan Littauer Hospital), “A”, 5.75%, 2009      110,000     110,073
Glendale, AZ, Industrial Development Authority (John C. Lincoln Health), 5%, 2042      650,000     499,571
Gulfport, MS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Hospital), 5.75%, 2031      1,505,000     1,370,212
Harris County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Hospital Rev. (Memorial Herman Healthcare), 6.375%, 2011 (c)      2,000,000     2,185,480
Harris County, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp., “A” (Texas Children’s Hospital), ETM, 5.375%, 2015 (c)      4,300,000     4,435,493
Henrico County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Bon Secours), RIBS, FSA, 7.204%, 2027 (p)      5,000,000     5,013,100
Huntsville, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., 5.625%, 2011 (c)      2,595,000     2,789,755
Illinois Development Finance Authority Rev. (Provena Health), “A” MBIA, 5.25%, 2012      1,600,000     1,618,032
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Children’s Memorial Hospital), “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2047      3,630,000     3,166,231
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Edward Hospital), AMBAC,
5.5%, 2040
     3,250,000     2,995,655
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Kishhealth Systems Obligations Group), 5.75%, 2028      2,990,000     2,745,358
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Rush University Medical Center), “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2035      715,000     620,127
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Silver Cross Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2030      2,500,000     2,158,350
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Advocate Health Care Network), 6.375%, 2010 (c)      1,800,000     1,933,596
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Condell Medical Center), 6.35%, 2015      7,500,000     7,640,025
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Decatur Memorial Hospital), 5.75%, 2024      3,000,000     2,827,440
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Passavant Memorial Area Hospital Associates), 6%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,611,525
Illinois Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Riverside Health Systems), 5.75%, 2012 (c)      2,625,000     2,865,266

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032    $ 1,765,000   $ 1,573,268
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), 5.5%, 2037      6,215,000     5,137,070
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      185,000     203,339
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      380,000     417,669
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”,
6.375%, 2021
     1,515,000     1,495,926
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), Unrefunded Balance, “A”, 6.375%, 2031      120,000     113,585
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Deaconess Hospital), “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2034      2,640,000     2,321,484
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Riverview Hospital), 5.25%, 2014      400,000     401,740
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Riverview Hospital), 6.125%, 2031      250,000     241,955
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.), FSA, 5.25%, 2041      3,655,000     3,343,375
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Genesis Medical Center), 6.125%, 2016      2,195,000     2,241,819
Jackson, TN, Hospital Rev. (Jackson-Madison County General Hospital), 5.5%, 2033      1,510,000     1,328,528
Jackson, TN, Hospital Rev. (Jackson-Madison County General Hospital), 5.75%, 2041      2,140,000     1,894,842
Jacksonville, FL, Health Facilities Rev. (Brooks Health Systems), 5.25%, 2038      630,000     512,171

Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Hospital

Rev. (Mountain States Health), “A”, 5.5%, 2036

     3,180,000     2,666,780
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.5%, 2010 (c)      2,355,000     2,550,418
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.625%, 2010 (c)      195,000     211,653
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.5%, 2020      3,645,000     3,709,188
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Norton Healthcare), “A”, 6.625%, 2028      55,000     55,199

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Knox County, TN, Health Educational Hospital Facility (Baptist Health Systems, East Tennessee), 6.375%, 2022    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,017,040
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Covenant Health), “A”, 0%, 2035      3,205,000     504,339
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Covenant Health), “A”, 0%, 2036      2,010,000     294,807
Lake County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Lake Hospital), “C”, 6%, 2043      1,865,000     1,636,444
Lauderdale County & Florence, AL (Coffee Health Group), “A”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2019      1,100,000     1,072,588
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Lake Charles Memorial Hospital), 6.375%, 2034      2,620,000     2,286,605
Louisville & Jefferson County, KY, Metro Government Health Facilities Rev. (Jewish Hospital, St. Mary’s Healthcare),
6.125%, 2037
     1,810,000     1,710,559
Lufkin, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.5%, 2032      295,000     249,487
Lufkin, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (Memorial Health System), 5.5%, 2037      310,000     256,190
Macomb County, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Mount Clemens General Hospital), 5.75%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,097,160
Marion County, FL, Hospital District (Munroe Regional Medical Center), 5.625%, 2019      480,000     483,096
Marshall County, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., “A”,
6.25%, 2022
     500,000     507,930
Marshall County, AL, Health Care, “A”, 5.75%, 2015      1,000,000     1,022,140
Martin County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Martin Memorial Medical Center), “A”, 5.75%, 2012 (c)      850,000     938,672
Martin County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Martin Memorial Medical Center), “B”, 5.875%, 2012 (c)      2,200,000     2,440,020
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lifebridge Health), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2034      1,750,000     1,650,793
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), 5.5%, 2033      1,420,000     1,254,215
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), BHAC, 5.25%, 2046      2,635,000     2,463,462
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), 5.25%, 2046      2,250,000     1,851,593
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Mercy Medical Center), “A”, 5.5%, 2042      1,950,000     1,636,070
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Maryland Medical System), 6.75%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,160,040

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington County Hospital), 5.75%, 2038    $ 395,000   $ 332,566
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington County Hospital), 6%, 2043      615,000     529,767
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Caritas Christi), “A”, 5.7%, 2015      3,550,000     3,456,777
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Partners Healthcare Systems), “C”, 5.75%, 2021      1,900,000     1,967,868
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Quincy Medical Center), “A”, 6.5%, 2038      1,130,000     1,013,700
Mecosta County, MI, General Hospital Rev., 6%, 2018      300,000     285,261
Miami Beach, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Mount Sinai Medical Center), “A”, 6.7%, 2019      750,000     691,935
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Memorial Healthcare Center), 5.75%, 2015      800,000     802,880
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of Mercy Health System), ETM, MBIA, 5.375%, 2014 (c)      515,000     540,384
Michigan Hospital Finance Authority Rev., (Crittenton), “A” 5.625%, 2027      1,000,000     973,690
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority (McLaren Health Care), 5.75%, 2038      2,910,000     2,659,856
Monroe County, MI, Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Mercy Memorial Hospital Corp.), 5.5%, 2035      2,995,000     2,187,129
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), 6%, 2014 (c)      750,000     836,415
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2031      585,000     477,372
Mount Lebanon, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (St. Clair Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2032      1,710,000     1,582,451
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (North Shore Health System), 5.875%, 2011      230,000     232,868
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Health System), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      445,000     493,607
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Covenant Health System), 6.5%, 2017      265,000     277,219
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Exeter Hospital), 6%, 2016      1,000,000     1,044,050
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Exeter Hospital), 6%, 2024      500,000     515,105
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (St. Joseph’s Healthcare System), 6.625%, 2038      3,000,000     2,708,340
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (Palisades Medical Center), 6.5%, 2021      500,000     491,035

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Barnabas Health) Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2036    $ 4,695,000   $ 550,019
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Barnabas Health) Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 2038      18,145,000     1,810,871
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (St. Peter’s University Hospital), 5.75%, 2037      2,830,000     2,479,052
North Texas Health Facilities Development Corp. Rev. (United Regional Health Care System, Inc.), 6%, 2013 (c)      5,000,000     5,500,150
Northampton County, PA, General Purpose Authority Hospital Rev. (St. Luke’s Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2040      810,000     703,485
Northampton County, PA, General Purpose Authority Hospital Rev. (St. Luke’s Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2035      740,000     652,451
Ohio County, WV, County Commission Health System Rev. (Ohio Valley Medical Center), 5.75%, 2013      900,000     854,136
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority Rev. (Comanche County Hospital), “B”, 6%, 2014      600,000     617,814
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority Rev. (Comanche County Hospital), “B”, 6.6%, 2031      255,000     250,841
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Adventist Health Systems), 5.625%, 2012 (c)      1,490,000     1,626,261
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Orlando Regional Healthcare), 5.75%, 2012 (c)      2,230,000     2,436,164
Peninsula Ports Authority, VA, Hospital Facility Rev. (Whittaker Memorial), FHA, 8.7%, 2023      1,490,000     1,574,155
Philadelphia, PA, Health & Educational Facilities Rev. (Temple University), 6.625%, 2023      2,665,000     2,340,243
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Temple University Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2030      2,710,000     1,945,048
Reno, NV, Hospital Rev. (Washoe Medical Center), “N”,
5.5%, 2039
     2,000,000     1,813,720
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      1,730,000     1,900,786
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      1,500,000     1,672,830
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.375%, 2021      270,000     280,579
Richland County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Medcentral Health), “B”, 6.375%, 2010 (c)      665,000     720,634
Richland County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Medcentral Health), “B”, 6.375%, 2022      335,000     344,893
Ross County, OH, Hospital Rev. (Adena Health System),
5.75%, 2035
     2,520,000     2,237,710

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Royston, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ty Cobb Healthcare Systems, Inc.), 6.7%, 2016    $ 770,000   $ 769,438
Royston, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ty Cobb Healthcare Systems, Inc.), 6.5%, 2027      290,000     265,776
Scioto County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Southern Ohio Medical Center), 5.625%, 2031      1,095,000     970,520
Scioto County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Southern Ohio Medical Center), 5.75%, 2038      4,195,000     3,750,582
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Hospital Facilities Board Hospital Rev., Refunded Balance (Methodist Healthcare), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      1,255,000     1,393,037
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6%, 2012 (c)      300,000     328,905
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6%, 2012 (c)      500,000     548,175
Shelby County, TN, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      745,000     826,943
Skagit County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 001, 5.75%, 2032      445,000     390,848
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours - St. Francis Medical Center, Inc.), 5.625%, 2012 (c)      430,000     469,035
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours - St. Francis Medical Center, Inc.), 5.625%, 2030      1,625,000     1,480,733
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Palmetto Health Alliance), 6.25%, 2031      500,000     480,585
Southwestern, IL, Development Authority Rev. (Anderson Hospital), 5.125%, 2036      645,000     504,738
St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Hospital (Healthpartners Obligations Group), 5.25%, 2036      4,385,000     3,608,329
Steubenville, OH, Hospital Rev. (Trinity Hospital), 6.375%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,609,665
Suffolk County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Huntington Hospital), “C”, 5.875%, 2032      1,000,000     918,530
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Wellmont Health Systems Project), “C”,
5.25%, 2036
     960,000     774,960
Sumner County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Sumner Regional Health), “A”, 5.5%, 2046      2,000,000     1,609,120
Tallahassee, FL, Health Facilities Rev. (Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare), 6.25%, 2020      3,000,000     3,009,270
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      685,000     626,556
Tom Green County, TX, Health Facilities Rev. (Shannon Health System), 6.75%, 2021      400,000     407,076
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 2032      1,715,000     1,393,455

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued             
Tyler, TX, Health Facilities Development Corp. (East Texas Medical Center), “A”, 5.375%, 2037    $ 1,410,000   $ 1,126,858
Upper Illinois River Valley Development, Health Facilities Rev. (Morris Hospital), 6.625%, 2031      500,000     496,720
Vigo County, IN, Hospital Authority Rev. (Union Hospital),
5.8%, 2047
     2,715,000     2,126,171
Wapello County, IA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ottumwa Regional Health Center), 6.375%, 2012 (c)      750,000     837,135
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Highline Medical Center), FHA, 6.25%, 2036      5,305,000     5,276,724
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Mason Medical), “A”, 6.25%, 2042      3,955,000     3,466,874
Weirton, WV, Municipal Hospital Building, Commission Rev. (Weirton Hospital Medical Center), 6.375%, 2031      500,000     469,255
West Plains, MO, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Ozarks Medical Center), 6.75%, 2024      195,000     184,913
West Shore, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Holy Spirit Hospital), 6.2%, 2026      1,250,000     1,202,538
West Shore, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Holy Spirit Hospital), 6.25%, 2032      1,000,000     927,960
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (Thomas Health System), 6.5%, 2038      1,990,000     1,749,548
Wichita, KS, Hospital Authority Rev. (Via Christi Health System), 6.25%, 2019      3,095,000     3,235,358
Wichita, KS, Hospital Authority Rev. (Via Christi Health System), 6.25%, 2020      2,465,000     2,568,086
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.), 6%, 2017      845,000     858,976
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.), 6%, 2021      650,000     654,823
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), 6.875%, 2030      2,750,000     2,789,848
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare), 5.25%, 2031      3,165,000     2,441,798
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), 5.75%, 2012 (c)      3,000,000     3,247,140
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), 6.25%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,098,150
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheaton Franciscan Services), 5.25%, 2034      1,360,000     1,039,013
Yonkers, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. John’s Riverside Hospital), 6.8%, 2016      325,000     326,762
        
           $ 270,334,210

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.5%             
Bell County, TX, Health Facility Development Corp. (Advanced Living Technologies, Inc.), 4%, 2036    $ 1,635,000   $ 1,463,717
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Evangelical), 6.9%, 2010 (c)      305,000     338,211
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Evangelical), 6.9%, 2025      195,000     204,023
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2013 (c)      270,000     313,084
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2013 (c)      105,000     121,755
Indiana Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Hoosier Care, Inc.), 7.125%, 2034      780,000     687,625
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), 9.25%, 2011 (c)      455,000     531,367
Iowa Finance Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Care Initiatives), “A”, 5.5%, 2025      1,205,000     1,007,067
Millbrae, CA, Residential Facilities Rev. (Magnolia of Millbrae), “A”, 7.375%, 2027      860,000     844,890
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Germantown Village), “A”, 7.25%, 2034      385,000     337,988
        
           $ 5,849,727
Human Services - 0.1%             
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (Westside Rehab Center Project), “B”, 6.5%, 2013    $ 235,000   $ 235,360
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Civic (Special Needs Facilities), 6.1%, 2012      125,000     125,845
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (GF/Orlando Healthcare Facilities), 9%, 2031      1,000,000     1,064,240
        
           $ 1,425,445
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - 0.4%             
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Special Facilities Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.5%, 2030    $ 740,000   $ 340,141
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Facility Improvement Corp. (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.5%, 2030      740,000     332,756
Denver, CO, City & County Airport Rev. (United Airlines),
5.25%, 2032
     720,000     458,266
Denver, CO, City & County Airport Rev. (United Airlines),
5.75%, 2032
     615,000     421,564
Los Angeles, CA, Regional Airport Lease Rev. (AMR Corp.), “C”, 7%, 2012      300,000     284,739

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - continued             
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.625%, 2025    $ 1,970,000   $ 1,730,921
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.75%, 2031      2,000,000     1,752,140
        
           $ 5,320,527
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 0.6%             
Brazos River, TX, Harbor Navigation District (Dow Chemical Co.), 5.7%, 2033 (a)    $ 4,500,000   $ 4,441,680
Brazos River, TX, Harbor Navigation District (Dow Chemical Co.), “B-2”, 4.95%, 2033      885,000     683,636
Louisiana, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (Westlake Chemical), 6.75%, 2032      900,000     820,656
Red River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Celanese Project) “B”, 6.7%, 2030      1,000,000     875,470
        
           $ 6,821,442
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.7%             
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “A-2”, 5.4%, 2025    $ 1,750,000   $ 1,424,815
Carbon County, UT, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Laidlaw Environmental), “A”, 7.45%, 2017      2,500,000     2,412,550
Charles City County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.),
6.25%, 2027 (a)
     500,000     499,070
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Solid Waste Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 5.7%, 2018      1,960,000     1,769,645
Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Rev. (Republic Services, Inc.), 5.625%, 2026 (a)      1,950,000     1,815,567
Gloucester County, NJ, Solid Waste Resource Recovery Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 6.85%, 2029 (a)      150,000     152,910
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority (Waste Management, Inc.), 5.2%, 2028      300,000     226,611
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 5.2%, 2027      665,000     507,481
        
           $ 8,808,649
Industrial Revenue - Metals - 0.0%             
Burns Harbor, IN, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Rev. (Bethlehem Steel), 8%, 2024 (d)    $ 3,000,000   $ 300
Industrial Revenue - Other - 2.0%             
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (USX Corp.), 5.4%, 2017 (a)    $ 500,000   $ 508,905

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Industrial Revenue - Other - continued             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Facilities (Microgy Holdings Project), 9%, 2038    $ 1,000,000   $ 944,700
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Microgy Holdings LLC Project), 7%, 2036      320,000     240,675
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Valero Energy Corp.), 5.6%, 2031      500,000     414,810
Hardeman County, TN, Correctional Facilities Corp. (Corrections Corp. of America), 7.375%, 2017      500,000     500,105
Liberty, NY, Development Corp. Rev. (Goldman Sachs Headquarters), 5.25%, 2035      4,360,000     3,600,139
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev., Resource Recovery (Fluor Corp.), 5.625%, 2019      11,545,000     11,624,661
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Welch Foods, Inc.), 5.6%, 2017      1,300,000     1,308,307
Park Creek Metropolitan District, CO, Rev. (Custodial Receipts), “CR-2”, 7.875%, 2032 (a)(n)      400,000     413,340
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev. (Amtrak), 6.125%, 2021      550,000     540,997
Port Corpus Christi, TX, Nueces County General Rev. (Union Pacific Corp.), 5.35%, 2010      670,000     670,516
Tooele County, UT, Hazardous Waste Treatment Rev. (Union Pacific Corp.), 5.7%, 2026      4,620,000     3,954,766
        
           $ 24,721,921
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 1.1%             
Butler, AL, Industrial Development Board, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Georgia Pacific Corp.), 5.75%, 2028    $ 260,000   $ 190,122
Delta County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Environmental Improvement Rev. (Mead Westvaco Escanaba), “A”,
6.25%, 2012 (c)
     2,400,000     2,636,784
Georgetown County, SC, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper Co.), 5.7%, 2014      1,400,000     1,366,568
Jay, ME, Solid Waste Disposal Rev., (International Paper Co.), “A” 5.125%, 2018      1,500,000     1,244,415
Mobile, AL, Industrial Development Board Improvement Rev., (International Paper Co.), “B”, 6.45%, 2019      2,000,000     1,878,280
Navajo County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Stone Container Corp.), 7.4%, 2026      1,500,000     1,342,380
Navajo County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Stone Container Corp.), 7.2%, 2027      500,000     435,850
Onondaga County, NY, Industrial Development Authority Rev., Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Solvay Paperboard LLC), 6.8%, 2014      700,000     700,721

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Industrial Revenue - Paper - continued             
Rockdale County, GA, Development Authority Project Rev. (Visy Paper Project), “A”, 6.125%, 2034    $ 2,055,000   $ 1,801,064
Sabine River Authority Rev., Louisiana Water Facilities (International Paper Co.), 6.2%, 2025      1,250,000     1,132,375
West Point, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Chesapeake Corp.), “A”, 6.375%, 2019      550,000     282,249
        
           $ 13,010,808
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 0.0%      
New York Liberty Development Corp. Rev. (National Sports Museum), “A”, 6.125%, 2019    $ 265,000   $ 92,212
Seneca Nation Indians, NY, Capital Improvements Authority, Special Obligation, 5%, 2023 (n)      185,000     150,451
        
           $ 242,663
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 0.7%             
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2024    $ 760,000   $ 647,262
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, 6.6%, 2011 (c)      300,000     323,730
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, 6.7%, 2011 (c)      400,000     432,504
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2019      1,375,000     1,282,820
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “A”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2020      1,120,000     1,022,773
Austin, TX, Convention Center (Convention Enterprises, Inc.), “B”, 5.75%, 2034      520,000     428,106
Oklahoma Industries Authority Rev. (Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Project), 5.5%, 2029      4,400,000     3,963,608
Toledo Lucas County, OH, Port Authority Development Rev. (Northwest Ohio Bond Fund), “C”, 5.125%, 2025      60,000     48,038
        
           $ 8,148,841
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 0.8%             
Bay County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Andrews Place II Apartments), FSA, 5%, 2035    $ 545,000   $ 441,679
Bay County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Andrews Place II Apartments), FSA, 5.1%, 2046      1,270,000     1,021,829
Charter Mac Equity Issuer Trust, FRN, FHLMC, 6.625%, 2049 (a)(n)      2,000,000     2,033,260
Eden Prairie, MN, Multi-Family Rev. (Coll-Rolling Hills), “A”, GNMA, 6%, 2021      200,000     200,696

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - continued             
Indianapolis, IN, Multi-Family Rev. (Cambridge Station Apartments II), FNMA, 5.25%, 2039 (a)    $ 1,465,000   $ 1,214,675
Michigan Housing Development Authority, GNMA, 5.2%, 2038      1,200,000     1,003,524
MuniMae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC, “A-2”, 4.9%, 2049 (a)(n)      2,000,000     1,922,580
North Charleston, SC, Housing Authority Rev. (Horizon Village), “A”, FHA, 5.15%, 2048      305,000     246,169
Seattle, WA, Housing Authority Rev., Capped Fund Program (High Rise Rehab), “I”, FSA, 5%, 2025      2,085,000     1,816,640
        
           $ 9,901,052
Parking - 0.1%             
Rail Connections, Inc., MA, Rev., “B”, 0%, 2009 (c)    $ 375,000   $ 257,486
Rail Connections, Inc., MA, Rev., “B”, 0%, 2009 (c)      550,000     353,359
Rail Connections, Inc., MA, Rev., “B”, 0%, 2009 (c)      1,185,000     711,877
Rail Connections, Inc., MA, Rev., “B”, 0%, 2009 (c)      300,000     168,792
        
           $ 1,491,514
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 2.6%             
Austin, TX, Town Community Events Center Venue, FGIC,
6%, 2009 (c)
   $ 1,015,000   $ 1,056,138
Central, WA, Puget Sound Regional Transportation Authority, “A”, 5%, 2036      10,000,000     9,288,600
Illinois Sales Tax Rev., “P”, 6.5%, 2022      5,000,000     5,768,600
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Rev.,
5%, 2031
     5,250,000     5,049,555
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Rev., “A-2”, 0%, 2028      6,930,000     2,009,700
Metropolitan Atlanta, GA, Rapid Transit Authority Rev.,
6.25%, 2018
     4,580,000     5,094,563
Metropolitan Pier & Expo, IL, McCormick Place Expansion, MBIA, 5.25%, 2042      3,340,000     3,197,516
        
           $ 31,464,672
Single Family Housing - Local - 3.2%             
Adams County, CO, Single Family Mortgage Rev., ETM,
8.875%, 2011 (c)
   $ 2,510,000   $ 2,911,951
Brevard County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”, GNMA, 6.5%, 2022      116,000     119,975
Calcasieu Parish, LA, Public Trust Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.05%, 2032      1,765,000     1,777,479
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 6.55%, 2030      325,000     324,961

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Single Family Housing - Local - continued             
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 7.3%, 2031    $ 25,000   $ 25,114
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.5%, 2043      2,480,000     2,429,036
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B”, GNMA, 6%, 2033      415,000     416,747
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “C”, GNMA,
7.05%, 2030
     20,000     20,239
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “C”, GNMA, 7%, 2032      75,000     75,992
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “C”, GNMA, 5.5%, 2038      1,500,000     1,346,685
Chicago, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “C”, GNMA,
5.75%, 2042
     3,455,000     3,409,774
Cook County, IL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, 0%, 2015      270,000     76,486
Denver, CO, Single Family Mortgage Rev., GNMA, 7.3%, 2031      70,000     70,066
Escambia County, FL, Single Family Mortgage Rev., GNMA,
6.95%, 2024
     150,000     151,442
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B-1”, GNMA, 6.625%, 2023      505,000     514,837
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B-1”, GNMA, 6.75%, 2030      605,000     609,314
Jefferson Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “D-1”, GNMA, 7.5%, 2026      80,000     80,188
Lubbock, TX, Housing Finance Corp. Rev., GNMA, 6.1%, 2030      980,000     990,378
Manatee County, FL, Housing Finance Mortgage Rev., Single Family, Sub-Series 2, GNMA, 6.5%, 2023      75,000     77,439
Manatee County, FL, Housing Finance Mortgage Rev., Single Family, Sub-Series 3, GNMA, 5.3%, 2028      560,000     558,398
Manatee County, FL, Housing Finance Mortgage Rev., Single Family, Sub-Series 3, GNMA, 5.4%, 2029      185,000     183,544
Nortex Housing Financing Corp., TX, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.5%, 2038      3,330,000     3,244,119
Oklahoma County, OK, Home Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.4%, 2038      2,365,000     2,031,299
Permian Basin Housing Finance Corp., TX, Single Family Mortgage Backed Securities (Mortgage Backed Project) “A”, GNMA,
5.65%, 2038
     1,800,000     1,809,882
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Rev., “B-1”, GNMA, 7.05%, 2030      285,000     287,266
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.45%, 2029      570,000     565,662
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.9%, 2035      895,000     892,530
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.25%, 2035      360,000     358,855

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Single Family Housing - Local - continued             
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.8%, 2036    $ 2,650,000   $ 2,513,154
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.45%, 2038      4,185,000     3,076,519
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-1”, GNMA, 5.75%, 2037      840,000     756,000
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-3”, GNMA, 6%, 2035      965,000     923,071
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-3”, GNMA, 5.5%, 2037      1,465,000     1,395,940
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-4”, GNMA, 5.85%, 2037      335,000     311,862
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-5”, GNMA, 5.8%, 2027      925,000     927,350
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-5”, GNMA, 5.7%, 2036      2,100,000     1,953,147
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “A-5”, GNMA, 5.9%, 2037      565,000     528,891
Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, Single Family Housing Rev., “B-2”, GNMA, 6.45%, 2033      860,000     847,977
St. Tammany Parish, LA, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Ownership Program), “A”, GNMA, 5.25%, 2039      1,166,831     1,030,779
        
           $ 39,624,348
Single Family Housing - State - 2.4%             
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, FSA, 0%, 2019    $ 3,580,000   $ 1,757,494
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, MBIA, 0%, 2028      2,315,000     655,122
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., 6.05%, 2016      135,000     135,605
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., 7.45%, 2016      115,000     114,247
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., 6.875%, 2028      25,000     25,022
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., 6.8%, 2030      180,000     180,718
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev. (Single Family Project), “B-2”, 7.25%, 2031      175,000     179,083
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “A-1”, 7.4%, 2027      10,000     10,041
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “A-2”, 7.15%, 2014      3,000     3,034
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “A-2”, AMBAC,
6.6%, 2028
     820,000     765,519
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “B-2”, 6.1%, 2023      80,000     80,956
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “B-3”, 6.55%, 2025      39,000     39,372
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “B-3”, 6.55%, 2033      80,000     80,445
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-2”, 5.9%, 2023      540,000     542,592

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Single Family Housing - State - continued             
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-2”, FHA,
6.6%, 2032
   $ 505,000   $ 514,615
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-3”, 6.75%, 2021      145,000     145,692
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., “C-3”, FHA,
6.375%, 2033
     60,000     60,852
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority Rev., Single Family Program, “C-2”, 8.4%, 2021      80,000     81,937
Delaware Housing Authority Rev. (Single Family), “C”,
6.25%, 2037
     1,805,000     1,829,945
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., GNMA, 6.375%, 2033      485,000     486,082
Louisiana Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B-2”, GNMA, 7.55%, 2031      120,000     122,555
Mississippi Home Corp., Single Family Rev., “A”, GNMA,
6.1%, 2034
     1,805,000     1,824,259
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 7.45%, 2031      80,000     80,875
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 6.35%, 2032      125,000     125,793
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 6.85%, 2032      300,000     304,974
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), GNMA, 6.75%, 2034      285,000     287,385
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Single Family Mortgage Rev. (Home Loan Program), “B”, GNMA, 6.7%, 2030      615,000     623,395
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Rev., 6.85%, 2030      430,000     437,929
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”,
5.875%, 2030
     310,000     311,001
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”, 6.3%, 2031      220,000     220,312
New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Rev., “B”, 6.5%, 2035      645,000     655,204
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 7.1%, 2030      205,000     207,007
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 6.8%, 2031      435,000     431,690
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA,
6.25%, 2032
     975,000     977,145
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., “B-2”, GNMA, 6.35%, 2033      530,000     534,929
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., “I”, GNMA,
5.75%, 2038
     1,910,000     1,914,851
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., “N”, GNMA, 5.95%, 2037      1,645,000     1,654,130
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Rev., Residential Mortgage Backed, “C”, GNMA, 5.9%, 2035      1,210,000     1,211,730

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Single Family Housing - State - continued             
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Rev., 6.8%, 2016    $ 40,000   $ 40,108
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Rev., 6.65%, 2029      165,000     167,262
Oregon Health & Community Services (Single Family Mortgage), “B”, 6.25%, 2031      2,175,000     2,204,210
Texas Affordable Housing Corp. (Single Family Mortgage), “B”, GNMA, 5.25%, 2039      520,000     438,266
Texas Housing & Community Affairs, Residential Mortgage Rev., GNMA, 7.1%, 2021      3,390,000     3,445,291
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “A”, 4.4%, 2015      1,650,000     1,460,151
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “A”, 4.4%, 2015      2,115,000     1,859,593
Washington Housing Finance Commission Rev., Single Family Housing, GNMA, 5%, 2023      355,000     352,533
        
           $ 29,580,951
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.5%             
Delaware County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Resource Recovery Facilities Rev. (American Ref-Fuel Co.), “A”, 6.2%, 2019    $ 1,750,000   $ 1,562,575
Hudson County, NJ, Solid Waste System Rev., 5.9%, 2015      780,000     756,584
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 6.7%, 2014      2,615,000     2,699,569
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 5.6%, 2019      1,000,000     876,480
        
           $ 5,895,208
State & Agency - Other - 0.2%             
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Mepsi Campus), “A”, 6.25%, 2024    $ 600,000   $ 546,900
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Mepsi Campus), “A”, 6.5%, 2037      1,200,000     1,045,032
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Visual & Performing Arts), 6%, 2021      1,000,000     1,031,120
        
           $ 2,623,052
State & Local Agencies - 8.6%             
Alabama Building Renovation Authority, AMBAC, 6%, 2015    $ 1,610,000   $ 1,679,455
Alabama Building Renovation Authority, AMBAC, 6%, 2016      1,705,000     1,777,445
Alabama Building Renovation Authority, AMBAC, 6%, 2018      760,000     790,962
Alabama Public School & College, Capital Improvement, “D”, 6%, 2015      2,850,000     2,954,738
Allen County, IN, Jail Building Corp., First Mortgage,
5.75%, 2011 (c)
     2,750,000     2,964,253
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, AMBAC,
5.5%, 2018
     18,700,000     19,625,089

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
State & Local Agencies - continued             
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, “B”, AMBAC, 3.5%, 2018    $ 3,100,000   $ 3,100,000
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, RITES, AMBAC, 8.993%, 2018 (p)      5,650,000     6,209,011
Fayette County, GA (Criminal Justice Center), 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,070,710
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A”, FSA, 0% to 2010, 4.55% to 2022      3,415,000     2,681,492
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, AMBAC, 0% to 2010, 4.6% to 2023      995,000     764,359
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “A”, 5%, 2045      2,475,000     1,948,914
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “B”, 5.5%, 2013 (c)      5,000,000     5,326,700
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (City University), 5.75%, 2013      5,000,000     5,302,200
Palm Springs, CA, Finance Lease Rev. (Convention Center), “A”, MBIA, 5.5%, 2035      7,000,000     7,022,260
Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority Rev., ETM, FGIC,
6.7%, 2016 (c)
     26,195,000     29,048,683
San Bernardino, CA, Joint Powers Financing Authority Lease Rev. (California Department of Transportation), 5.5%, 2014      10,000,000     10,028,700
West Valley City, Utah Municipal Building Lease Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2012 (c)      2,000,000     2,164,380
        
           $ 104,459,351
Student Loan Revenue - 1.0%             
Access to Loans for Learning, CA, Student Loan Rev., 7.95%, 2030    $ 650,000   $ 584,675
Arizona Student Loan Acquisition Authority Rev., 5.8%, 2016      3,175,000     3,209,512
Arizona Student Loan Acquisition Authority Rev., 5.85%, 2017      3,500,000     3,527,195
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev. “H”, ASSD GTY 6.35%, 2030      4,325,000     3,974,545
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding Issue G, “A”, MBIA, 6.1%, 2018      425,000     403,100
        
           $ 11,699,027
Tax - Other - 0.6%             
Black Hawk, CO, Device Tax Rev., 5%, 2010    $ 20,000   $ 20,055
Black Hawk, CO, Device Tax Rev., 5%, 2013      15,000     14,692
Black Hawk, CO, Device Tax Rev., 5%, 2015      45,000     42,860
Illinois Dedicated Tax Rev. (Civic Center), AMBAC, 6.25%, 2011      3,640,000     3,809,551
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Cigarette Tax), 5.75%, 2029      1,605,000     1,370,959
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Cigarette Tax), 5.5%, 2031      930,000     765,344

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Tax - Other - continued             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,815,840
        
           $ 7,839,301
Tax Assessment - 1.3%             
Baltimore, MD, Special Obligation, “A”, 7%, 2038    $ 1,285,000   $ 1,174,696
Capital Region Community Development District Rev., “A”, 7%, 2039      925,000     863,488
Fishhawk Community Development District, FL, 5.125%, 2009      140,000     138,580
Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District, FL, “B”, 6%, 2017      2,800,000     2,490,432
Greyhawk Landing Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 6.25%, 2009      45,000     44,791
Heritage Harbour North Community Development District, FL, Capital Improvement Rev., 6.375%, 2038      925,000     768,943
Homestead 50 Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6%, 2037      1,820,000     1,433,341
Homestead 50 Community Development District, FL, “B”, 5.9%, 2013      815,000     757,453
Katy, TX, Development Authority Rev., “B”, 5.8%, 2011      560,000     553,857
Katy, TX, Development Authority Rev., “B”, 6%, 2018      1,200,000     1,119,816
Killarney Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.125%, 2009      105,000     103,909
Lakes by the Bay South Community Development District, FL, Rev., “B”, 5.3%, 2009      150,000     148,821
Lancaster County, SC, Assessment Rev. (Sun City Carolina Lakes), 5.45%, 2037      50,000     36,142
Magnolia Park Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”, 6.15%, 2039      1,270,000     1,024,661
Main Street Community Development District, FL, “A”, 6.8%, 2038      585,000     530,150
Main Street Community Development District, FL, “B”, 6.9%, 2017      1,210,000     1,158,696
Noblesville, IN, Redevelopment Authority Lease Rental, 5.25%, 2025      2,000,000     1,855,540
Panther Trace II, Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2010      270,000     258,657
Parkway Center Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.625%, 2014      760,000     688,233
Preserve at Wilderness Lake, FL, Community Development District, Capital Improvement, “B”, 5%, 2009      25,000     24,748
Tolomato Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 6.65%, 2040      660,000     597,584
Tuscany Reserve Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.25%, 2010      155,000     130,800
Washington County, PA, Redevelopment Authority (Victory Centre Project), “A”, 5.45%, 2035      120,000     95,646
        
           $ 15,998,984

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Tobacco - 2.2%             
Badger, WI, Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., 6.125%, 2027    $ 2,640,000   $ 2,663,892
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2030      3,100,000     2,536,637
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2047      1,500,000     1,134,060
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-2”, 6.5%, 2047      3,625,000     3,017,595
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “A”, 0%, 2050      14,000,000     514,080
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “B”, 0%, 2055      2,000,000     42,220
District of Columbia, Tobacco Settlement Rev., 6.25%, 2024      1,155,000     1,097,169
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 6.25%, 2013 (c)      2,610,000     2,805,959
Guam Economic Development Authority, 5%, 2011 (c)      35,000     36,766
Inland Empire, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “C-1”, 0%, 2036      1,580,000     168,839
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “B”, 5.6%, 2034      3,070,000     2,483,139
Louisiana Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2030      1,650,000     1,476,998
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority Rev., Asset Backed, “A”, 6%, 2048      2,940,000     2,224,286
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.75%, 2012 (c)      2,480,000     2,653,600
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, CA, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Turbo-Santa Clara), “A”, 0%, 2036      4,405,000     466,710
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, CA, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Turbo-Santa Clara), “A”, 0%, 2041      3,600,000     249,732
South Carolina Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., “B”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      2,000,000     2,145,660
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “B-1”, 5%, 2047      1,830,000     1,233,566
Washington Tobacco Settlement Authority, 6.5%, 2026      210,000     202,310
        
           $ 27,153,218
Toll Roads - 0.5%             
Bay Area Toll Authority, Toll Bridge Rev. (San Francisco Bay Area), “F1”, 5.125%, 2047    $ 1,975,000   $ 1,773,353
E-470 Public Highway Authority Rev., Capital Appreciation “B”, MBIA, 0%, 2010 (c)      5,000,000     3,080,050
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., “C”, MBIA, 6.5%, 2016      235,000     263,346
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., “C”, ETM, MBIA, 6.5%, 2016 (c)      80,000     90,003
Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority Rev., CO, “C”, ETM, FSA, 0%, 2016 (c)      1,000,000     912,500
        
           $ 6,119,252

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Transportation - Special Tax - 3.5%             
Indiana Finance Authority Highway Rev., “A”, FGIC, 4.5%, 2024    $ 5,000,000   $ 4,458,850
Jacksonville, FL, Transportation Authority Rev., ETM, 9.2%, 2015 (c)      2,000,000     2,407,820
Metropolitan, NY, Transportation Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2030      5,000,000     4,648,800
Metropolitan, NY, Transportation Authority Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2030      2,750,000     2,555,218
Metropolitan, NY, Transportation Authority Rev., ETM, 5.75%, 2013 (c)      5,600,000     5,955,824
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2011 (u)      15,000,000     15,974,850
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil, “A”, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2018      180,000     182,140
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil, “A”, ETM, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2018 (c)      1,150,000     1,166,123
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034      4,570,000     4,287,848
Utah Transit Authority Sales Tax Rev., “A”, MBIA, 0%, 2028      2,225,000     628,073
        
           $ 42,265,546
Universities - Colleges - 5.7%             
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Robert Morris University) “A”, 5.9%, 2028    $ 1,195,000   $ 1,107,729
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Robert Morris University) “A”, 6%, 2038      1,725,000     1,555,312
Amherst, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Daemen College), “A”, 6%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,104,210
Anderson, IN, Economic Development Rev. (Anderson University Project), 5%, 2028      580,000     476,661
Anderson, IN, Economic Development Rev. (Anderson University Project), 5%, 2032      400,000     317,380
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (California Lutheran University), 5.75%, 2038      2,640,000     2,376,898
California Municipal Finance Authority Rev. (Biola University), 5.8%, 2028      800,000     747,984
California State University Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2026      6,795,000     6,427,730
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (California Baptist University), “A”, 5.4%, 2027      245,000     209,794
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (California Baptist University), “A”, 5.5%, 2038      280,000     229,348
College of Charleston, SC, Academic & Administrative Facilities Rev., “B”, XLCA, 5.125%, 2034      2,400,000     2,095,560
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Rev. (Baylor College of Medicine), “D”, 5.625%, 2032      2,200,000     1,958,726

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Universities - Colleges - continued             
Harrisburg, PA, University of Science, “A”, 5.4%, 2016    $ 70,000   $ 67,419
Houston, TX, Community College Systems, MBIA, 7.875%, 2025      1,650,000     1,805,331
Los Angeles, CA, Community College, “B”, FSA, 5%, 2027      5,000,000     4,927,700
Lubbock, TX, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lubbock Christian University), 5.125%, 2027      1,930,000     1,588,429
Lubbock, TX, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lubbock Christian University), 5.25%, 2037      1,745,000     1,391,742
Marietta, GA, Development Facilities Authority Rev. (Life University), 7%, 2030      540,000     503,566
Marietta, GA, Development Facilities Authority Rev. (Life University), 7%, 2039      645,000     587,827
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Loyola College), “A”, 5.125%, 2045      1,205,000     1,093,501
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Boston University), XLCA, 6%, 2059      6,225,000     6,070,309
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy), “B”, 6.625%, 2010 (c)      450,000     477,405
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Olin College), “B”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2033      2,000,000     1,851,300
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Smith College), 5%, 2035      2,245,000     2,121,547
Miami-Dade County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Miami), “A”, 5.75%, 2028      875,000     852,014
Michigan Higher Education Facilities Authority Rev. (College for Creative Studies), 6.125%, 2037      3,465,000     3,117,322
Northern Illinois University Rev., Auxiliary Facilities Systems, AMBAC, 5.875%, 2018      1,370,000     1,384,522
Ohio State University, 6%, 2009 (c)      500,000     525,925
Rhode Island, Health & Educational Building Corp. (Rhode Island School of Design), “D”, XLCA, 5.5%, 2035      9,140,000     9,000,615
San Mateo County, CA (Community College District, 2005 Election), “A”, MBIA, 0%, 2026      5,100,000     1,718,700
Savannah, GA, Economic Development Authority Rev. (College of Art & Design, Inc.), 6.5%, 2009 (c)      500,000     529,280
St. Joseph County, IN, Educational Facilities Rev. (University of Notre Dame), 6.5%, 2026      1,000,000     1,145,180
University of California, “A”, MBIA, 4.5%, 2037      8,545,000     7,044,071
Upland, IN, Economic Development Rev. (Taylor University), 6%, 2018      435,000     460,939
Upland, IN, Economic Development Rev. (Taylor University), 6.25%, 2023      520,000     534,934
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Rev. (Regent University), 5%, 2026      2,000,000     1,744,880
        
           $ 69,151,790

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Universities - Dormitories - 0.3%             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Lancer Educational Student Housing Project), 5.625%, 2033    $ 1,025,000   $ 851,088
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Student Housing, SUCI East Campus), 6%, 2040      1,655,000     1,529,865
Georgia Private College & University Authority Rev. (Mercer Housing Corp.), “A”, 6%, 2021      1,000,000     978,250
Maryland Economic Development Corp. Student Housing (University of Maryland - College Park), 5.875%, 2043      1,035,000     942,274
        
           $ 4,301,477
Universities - Secondary Schools - 0.8%             
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Escondido Charter High School), 7.5%, 2011 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 571,495
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Rev. (Charter School), 5.625%, 2040      1,815,000     1,629,670
District of Columbia Rev. (Gonzaga College High School), FSA, 5.25%, 2032      3,500,000     3,439,100
Maine Finance Authority, Educational Rev. (Waynflete School), 6.4%, 2019      1,000,000     1,020,890
Maine Finance Authority, Educational Rev. (Waynflete School), 6.5%, 2024      1,500,000     1,527,510
Maine Finance Authority, Educational Rev. (Waynflete School), 6.5%, 2029      1,000,000     1,017,530
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington Christian Academy), 5.5%, 2038      100,000     76,210
Michigan Municipal Bond Authority Rev. (YMCA Service Learning Academy), 7.625%, 2021      400,000     405,896
New Hampshire Health & Education (Derryfield School), ETM, 6.5%, 2010 (c)      140,000     141,233
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Rev. (Arizona Charter Schools), “C”, 6.75%, 2031      485,000     459,130
        
           $ 10,288,664
Utilities - Investor Owned - 1.9%             
Apache County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Tucson Electric Power Co.), 5.875%, 2033    $ 1,000,000   $ 810,630
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), “C”, 5.75%, 2036 (a)      1,265,000     1,169,518
Brazos River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Energy Co. LLC), 5%, 2041      2,460,000     1,434,401
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.), MBIA, 5.35%, 2016      1,600,000     1,573,952
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (New Mexico Public Service), 6.375%, 2022      1,000,000     931,150

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Utilities - Investor Owned - continued             
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “A”, 6.3%, 2016    $ 565,000   $ 551,598
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “A”, 5.8%, 2022      500,000     440,990
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “C”, 5.8%, 2022      4,880,000     4,304,062
Matagorda County, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Reliant Energy), 5.95%, 2030      750,000     626,595
Mecklenburg County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (UAE Mecklenburg LP), 6.5%, 2017      700,000     724,486
New Hampshire Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Connecticut Light & Power), 5.9%, 2016      4,000,000     4,006,800
New Hampshire Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Connecticut Light & Power), 5.9%, 2018      1,000,000     993,290
Red River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (AEP Texas Central Co.), MBIA, 4.45%, 2020      2,185,000     1,923,783
Sabine River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co. LLC), 5.75%, 2030 (a)      1,500,000     1,386,780
Sabine River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (TXU Electric Co.) “A”, 5.5%, 2022 (a)      500,000     464,015
West Feliciana Parish, LA, Pollution Control Rev. (Entergy Gulf States), 6.6%, 2028      1,665,000     1,590,458
        
           $ 22,932,508
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 8.7%             
Austin, TX, Utility Systems Rev., AMBAC, 6.75%, 2011    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,650,600
Austin, TX, Utility Systems Rev., AMBAC, 6.75%, 2012      2,500,000     2,794,625
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., AMBAC, 6.5%, 2014 (c)      145,000     164,969
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., MBIA, 6.375%, 2016      2,000,000     2,296,040
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., AMBAC, 6.5%, 2017      8,000,000     9,047,760
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., MBIA, 6.5%, 2020      7,350,000     8,477,196
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., ETM, AMBAC, 6.5%, 2017 (c)      365,000     415,304
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance Rev. (Electric Co. & Subsidiary), “B”, XLCA, 5%, 2022      4,000,000     3,307,800
Intermountain Power Agency, UT, “A”, ETM, 6.15%, 2014 (c)      27,825,000     27,893,171
Mercer County, ND, Pollution Control Rev. (Antelope Valley Station), AMBAC, 7.2%, 2013      4,000,000     4,406,520
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, “A”, MBIA, 6.5%, 2018      9,250,000     10,158,443

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued             
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., 6.91%, 2019    $ 2,250,000   $ 2,324,363
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2019 (u)      10,000,000     10,313,400
Northern California Transmission Agency, MBIA, 7%, 2013      4,000,000     4,372,440
Piedmont, SC, Municipal Power Agency, FGIC, 6.25%, 2021      4,150,000     4,181,291
South Carolina Public Service Authority, “B”, FSA, 5.125%, 2037      8,500,000     8,210,235
Washington Public Power Supply System Rev. (Nuclear Project #3), 7.125%, 2016      5,145,000     6,112,003
        
           $ 106,126,160
Utilities - Other - 1.4%             
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., GA, Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2026    $ 845,000   $ 673,423
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., GA, Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2028      1,740,000     1,357,896
Public Authority for Colorado Energy Natural Gas Purchase Rev., 6.5%, 2038      1,485,000     1,277,991
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Rev., 5%, 2032      5,645,000     4,056,215
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Rev., 5%, 2037      5,425,000     3,758,060
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2023      2,110,000     1,721,211
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2026      4,390,000     3,418,669
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “C”, 5%, 2025      1,350,000     1,013,945
        
           $ 17,277,410
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 3.8%             
Forsyth County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., 6.25%, 2010 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,064,760
Forsyth County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,170,000     1,245,769
Forsyth County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,055,000     1,123,322
Hampton Roads, VA, Sanitation District Wastewater Rev., 5%, 2033      4,535,000     4,266,709
Los Angeles County, CA, Sanitation Districts Financing Authority Rev., AMBAC, 4.5%, 2038      7,840,000     6,148,128
Magnolia, TX, Water & Sewer System Rev., 5.15%, 2031      140,000     120,084
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (Charlestown Navy Yard), FSA, 5.25%, 2029      4,215,000     4,204,083
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, “A”, FSA, 4.375%, 2032      6,060,000     5,145,243
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, ETM, 6.5%, 2019 (c)      5,965,000     6,781,072
New York Environmental Facilities, ETM, 5%, 2016 (c)      570,000     578,408

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Municipal Bonds - continued             
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued             
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2039    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,863,580
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 2035      4,480,000     4,197,760
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2038      3,580,000     3,450,010
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      1,290,000     1,240,412
San Luis Obispo County, CA, Financing Authority Rev. (Nacimiento Water Project), “A”, SBHAC, 5%, 2032      3,405,000     3,214,422
Spartanburg, SC, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2030      1,175,000     1,122,595
West Virginia Water Development Authority Loan Program, “B”, AMBAC, 4.75%, 2035      500,000     426,545
        
           $ 46,192,902
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $1,227,128,767)          $ 1,182,743,658
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 3.0%            36,361,023
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 1,219,104,681

 

(a) Mandatory tender date is earlier than stated maturity date.
(c) Refunded bond.
(d) Non-income producing security - in default.
(f) All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.
(n) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $4,519,631 representing 0.37% of net assets.
(p) Primary inverse floater.
(u) Underlying security deposited into special purpose trust (“the trust”) by investment banker upon creation of self-deposited inverse floaters.

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

ETM   Escrowed to Maturity

 

FRN   Floating Rate Note. Interest rate resets periodically and may not be the rate reported at period end.

 

Insurers    Inverse Floaters
AMBAC    AMBAC Indemnity Corp.    RIBS    Residual Interest Bonds
ASSD GTY    Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.    RITES    Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Security
BHAC    Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.      
CALHF    California Health Construction Loan Insurance.      
FGIC    Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.      
FHA    Federal Housing Administration      
FHLMC    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.      
FNMA    Federal National Mortgage Assn.      
FSA    Financial Security Assurance Inc.      
GNMA    Government National Mortgage Assn.      
MBIA    MBIA Insurance Corp.      
PSF    Permanent School Fund      
SBHAC    Secondary Berkshire Hathaway
Assurance Corp.
     
XLCA    XL Capital Insurance Co.      

 

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Derivative contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    270    $31,636,406    Dec-08    $471,997

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 9/30/08 (unaudited)

This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.

 

Assets           

Investments, at value (identified cost, $1,227,128,767)

   $1,182,743,658    

Cash

   18,640,131    

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

   717,188    

Receivable for investments sold

   24,617,784    

Receivable for fund shares sold

   2,468,395    

Interest receivable

   17,972,583    

Receivable from investment adviser

   77,446    

Other assets

   2,290      

Total assets

         $1,247,239,475
Liabilities           

Distributions payable

   $1,881,710    

Payable for investments purchased

   5,783,528    

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   18,210,415    

Payable for fund shares reacquired

   1,777,277    

Payable to affiliates

    

Management fee

   20,131    

Shareholder servicing costs

   83,002    

Distribution and service fees

   57,318    

Administrative services fee

   1,100    

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   71,752    

Payable for interest expense and fees

   134,970    

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   113,591      

Total liabilities

         $28,134,794

Net assets

         $1,219,104,681
Net assets consist of           

Paid-in capital

   $1,253,128,548    

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (43,913,112 )  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   10,650,515    

Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income

   (761,270 )    

Net assets

         $1,219,104,681

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

         156,425,016

 

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Class A shares

         

Net assets

   $320,123,163   

Shares outstanding

   41,093,759     

Net asset value per share

        $7.79

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

        $8.18

Class B shares

         

Net assets

   $20,535,246   

Shares outstanding

   2,632,146     

Net asset value and offering price per share

        $7.80

Class C shares

         

Net assets

   $57,429,647   

Shares outstanding

   7,343,353     

Net asset value and offering price per share

        $7.82

Class A1 shares

         

Net assets

   $798,751,049   

Shares outstanding

   102,500,952     

Net asset value and redemption price per share

        $7.79

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

        $8.18

Class B1 shares

         

Net assets

   $22,265,576   

Shares outstanding

   2,854,806     

Net asset value and offering price per share

        $7.80

On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A and Class A1 shares are reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class A1, and Class B1 shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 9/30/08 (unaudited)

This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.

 

Net investment income              

Interest income

          $33,669,770  

Expenses

     

Management fee

   $3,163,592     

Distribution and service fees

   863,978     

Shareholder servicing costs

   454,214     

Administrative services fee

   87,739     

Independent trustees’ compensation

   18,142     

Custodian fee

   84,834     

Shareholder communications

   44,147     

Auditing fees

   23,295     

Legal fees

   13,229     

Interest expense and fees

   628,195     

Miscellaneous

   121,146         

Total expenses

          $5,502,511  

Fees paid indirectly

   (11,863 )   

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (1,346,498 )       

Net expenses

          $4,144,150  

Net investment income

          $29,525,620  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments              

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

     

Investment transactions

   $2,856,907     

Futures contracts

   629,597         

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

          $3,486,504  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     

Investments

   $(68,561,655 )   

Futures contracts

   347,936         

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          $(68,213,719 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          $(64,727,215 )

Change in net assets from operations

          $(35,201,595 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Change in net assets    Six months ended
9/30/08
(unaudited)
     Year ended
3/31/08
    
 
From operations              

Net investment income

   $29,525,620      $53,556,368  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   3,486,504      5,184,545  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (68,213,719 )    (38,955,725 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(35,201,595 )    $19,785,188  
Distributions declared to shareholders              

From net investment income

     

Class A

   $(7,345,176 )    $(12,232,669 )

Class B

   (443,773 )    (946,157 )

Class C

   (1,051,835 )    (1,451,193 )

Class A1

   (21,205,035 )    (35,551,163 )

Class B1

   (529,185 )    (1,003,290 )

From net realized gain on investments

     

Class A

        (275,822 )

Class B

        (23,678 )

Class C

        (39,170 )

Class A1

        (979,811 )

Class B1

        (32,472 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(30,575,004 )    $(52,535,425 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

   $49,177,352      $958,239,656  

Total change in net assets

   $(16,599,247 )    $925,489,419  
Net assets              

At beginning of period

   1,235,703,928      310,214,509  

At end of period (including accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income of $761,270 and undistributed net investment income of $288,114)

   $1,219,104,681      $1,235,703,928  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
Class A     2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
                                 

Net asset value, beginning
of period

  $8.21     $8.55     $8.53     $8.58     $8.70     $8.54  
Income (loss) from
investment operations
                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.19     $0.42     $0.42 (z)   $0.41     $0.42     $0.41  

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

  (0.42 )   (0.35 )   0.00 (w)(z)   (0.06 )   (0.13 )   0.17  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.23 )   $0.07     $0.42     $0.35     $0.29     $0.58  
Less distributions declared
to shareholders
                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.19 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.41 )   $(0.42 )

From net realized gain
on investments

      (0.01 )                

Total distributions declared
to shareholders

  $(0.19 )   $(0.41 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.41 )   $(0.42 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $7.79     $8.21     $8.55     $8.53     $8.58     $8.70  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (2.83 )(n)   0.81     5.00     4.18     3.49     6.94  
Ratios (%) (to average
net assets) and
Supplemental data:
                                   

Expenses before expense
reductions (f)

  0.98 (a)   1.05     1.19     1.17     1.04     1.04  

Expenses after expense
reductions (f)

  0.77 (a)   0.80     0.94     0.92     0.79     0.88  

Expenses after expense reductions
and excluding interest expense
and fees (f)(l)

  0.67 (a)   0.70     0.79     0.81     0.79     0.88  

Net investment income

  4.53 (a)   4.99     4.91 (z)   4.71     4.90     4.80  

Portfolio turnover

  15     32     10     9     8     9  

Net assets at end of period
(000 Omitted)

  $320,123     $279,614     $248,226     $240,212     $241,850     $264,797  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
Class B     2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
                                 

Net asset value, beginning
of period

  $8.22     $8.57     $8.54     $8.59     $8.72     $8.55  
Income (loss) from
investment operations
                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.16     $0.36     $0.36 (z)   $0.34     $0.36     $0.35  

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

  (0.42 )   (0.36 )   0.00 (w)(z)   (0.05 )   (0.14 )   0.18  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.26 )   $0.00 (w)   $0.36     $0.29     $0.22     $0.53  
Less distributions declared
to shareholders
                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.16 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.33 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.36 )

From net realized gain
on investments

      (0.01 )                

Total distributions declared
to shareholders

  $(0.16 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.33 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.36 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $7.80     $8.22     $8.57     $8.54     $8.59     $8.72  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.20 )(n)   (0.06 )   4.34     3.40     2.60     6.27  
Ratios (%) (to average
net assets) and
Supplemental data:
                                   

Expenses before expense
reductions (f)

  1.73 (a)   1.80     1.95     1.92     1.79     1.79  

Expenses after expense
reductions (f)

  1.52 (a)   1.55     1.70     1.67     1.54     1.63  

Expenses after expense reductions
and excluding interest expense
and fees (f)(l)

  1.42 (a)   1.45     1.55     1.56     1.54     1.63  

Net investment income

  3.79 (a)   4.24     4.16 (z)   3.96     4.15     4.05  

Portfolio turnover

  15     32     10     9     8     9  

Net assets at end of period
(000 Omitted)

  $20,535     $22,372     $26,919     $36,752     $43,930     $52,594  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
Class C     2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
                                 

Net asset value, beginning
of period

  $8.24     $8.59     $8.56     $8.61     $8.73     $8.56  
Income (loss) from
investment operations
                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.16     $0.35     $0.36 (z)   $0.35     $0.36     $0.35  

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

  (0.42 )   (0.35 )   0.01 (z)   (0.06 )   (0.13 )   0.18  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.26 )   $0.00 (w)   $0.37     $0.29     $0.23     $0.53  
Less distributions declared
to shareholders
                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.16 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.36 )

From net realized gain
on investments

      (0.01 )                

Total distributions declared
to shareholders

  $(0.16 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.34 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.36 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $7.82     $8.24     $8.59     $8.56     $8.61     $8.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.18 )(n)   (0.05 )   4.34     3.41     2.72     6.27  
Ratios (%) (to average
net assets) and
Supplemental data:
                                   

Expenses before expense
reductions (f)

  1.72 (a)   1.80     1.94     1.92     1.79     1.79  

Expenses after expense
reductions (f)

  1.51 (a)   1.55     1.69     1.67     1.54     1.63  

Expenses after expense reductions
and excluding interest expense
and fees (f)(l)

  1.41 (a)   1.45     1.54     1.56     1.54     1.63  

Net investment income

  3.74 (a)   4.23     4.16 (z)   4.09     4.15     4.05  

Portfolio turnover

  15     32     10     9     8     9  

Net assets at end of period
(000 Omitted)

  $57,430     $42,759     $35,070     $34,618     $33,911     $37,508  

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Six months

ended

9/30/08

(unaudited)

   

Year ended

3/31/08 (i)
    
    

 
Class A1     
      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $8.21     $8.39  
Income (loss) from investment operations             

Net investment income (d)

   $0.20     $0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.42 )   (0.18 )(g)

Total from investment operations

   $(0.22 )   $0.16  
Less distributions declared to shareholders             

From net investment income

   $(0.20 )   $(0.33 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.01 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.20 )   $(0.34 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $7.79     $8.21  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.71 )(n)   1.84 (n)
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data:
            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.73 (a)   0.79 (a)

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.52 (a)   0.54 (a)

Expenses after expense reductions and
excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.42 (a)   0.44 (a)

Net investment income

   4.80 (a)   5.26 (a)

Portfolio turnover

   15     32  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $798,751     $864,341  

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     Six months
ended
9/30/08
(unaudited)
    Year ended
3/31/08 (i)
    
    
 
Class B1     
      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $8.22     $8.40  
Income (loss) from investment operations             

Net investment income (d)

   $0.17     $0.29  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.42 )   (0.18 )(g)

Total from investment operations

   $(0.25 )   $0.11  
Less distributions declared to shareholders             

From net investment income

   $(0.17 )   $(0.28 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.01 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.17 )   $(0.29 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $7.80     $8.22  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.08 )(n)   1.24 (n)
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data:
            

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.49 (a)   1.55 (a)

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.28 (a)   1.30 (a)

Expenses after expense reductions and
excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.18 (a)   1.21 (a)

Net investment income

   4.04 (a)   4.50 (a)

Portfolio turnover

   15     32  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $22,266     $26,618  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(g) The per share amount is not in accordance with the net realized and unrealized gain/loss for the period because of the timing of sales of fund shares and the per share amount of realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(i) For the period from the class’ inception, June 25, 2007 (Classes A1 and B1) through the stated period end.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities in the year ended March 31, 2007 that resulted in an increase of $0.03 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.03 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.30% to the net investment income ratio for Class A, Class B, and Class C. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of the class.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(1)   Business and Organization

MFS Municipal Income Fund (the fund) is a series of MFS Municipal Series Trust which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

 

(2)   Significant Accounting Policies

General – 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of municipal instruments can be affected by, among other things, the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor, the issuer’s future borrowing plans and sources of revenue, the economic feasibility of the revenue bond project or general borrowing purpose, political or economic developments in the region where the instrument is issued and the liquidity of the security. Municipal instruments generally trade in the over-the counter market. Municipal instruments backed by current and anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the taxation supporting the projects or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, the security could decline in value, interest from the security could become taxable and the funds may be required to issue Forms 1099-DIV.

Investment Valuations – Debt instruments and floating rate loans (other than short-term instruments), including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as reported by a third party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which they are primarily traded. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which such futures contracts are primarily traded. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third party pricing service may also be valued at a broker-dealer bid quotation. Values obtained from pricing services can utilize both

 

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dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques, which take into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from independent pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halting of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser may rely on third party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of investments used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investments.

The fund adopted FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”) in this reporting period. This Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own

 

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assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in total investments, such as futures, forwards, swap contracts and written options, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument. The following is a summary of the levels used as of September 30, 2008 in valuing the fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Investments in Securities    $—    $1,182,743,658    $—    $1,182,743,658
Other Financial Instruments    $471,997    $—    $—    $471,997

Derivative Risk – The fund may invest in derivatives for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the fund uses derivatives as an investment to gain market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost. Cash that has been segregated on behalf of certain derivative contracts will be reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. On some over-the-counter derivatives, the fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the fund the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported balance sheet assets and liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. Derivative instruments include futures contracts.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Standard”) was issued, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. This Standard provides enhanced disclosures about the fund’s use of and accounting for derivative instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on the fund’s results of operations and financial position. Management is evaluating the application of the Standard to the fund, and has not at this time determined the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Standard on the fund’s financial statements.

 

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Futures Contracts – The fund may enter into futures contracts for the delayed delivery of securities or currency, or contracts based on financial indices at a fixed price on a future date. In entering such contracts, the fund is required to deposit with the broker either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the fund. Upon entering into such contracts, the fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss.

Inverse Floaters – The fund invests in municipal inverse floating rate securities which are structured by the issuer (known as primary market inverse floating rate securities) or by an investment banker utilizing municipal bonds which have already been issued (known as secondary market inverse floating rate securities) to have variable rates of interest which typically move in the opposite direction of short term interest rates. A secondary market inverse floating rate security is created when an investment banker transfers a fixed rate municipal bond to a special purpose trust, and causes the trust to (a) issue floating rate certificates to third parties, in an amount equal to a fraction of the par amount of the deposited bonds (these certificates usually pay tax-exempt interest at short-term interest rates that typically reset weekly; and the certificate holders typically, on seven days notice, have the option to tender their certificates to the investment banker or another party for redemption at par plus accrued interest), and (b) issue inverse floating rate certificates (sometimes referred to as “inverse floaters”). If the holder of the inverse floater transfers the municipal bonds to an investment banker for the purpose of depositing the municipal bonds into the special purpose trust, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “self-deposited inverse floaters.” If the bonds held by the trust are purchased by the investment banker for deposit into the trust from someone other than the purchasers of the inverse floaters, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “externally deposited inverse floaters.” Such self-deposited inverse floaters held by the fund are accounted for as secured borrowings, with the municipal bonds reflected in the investments of the fund and amounts owed to the holder of the floating rate certificate under the provisions of the trust, which amounts are paid solely from the assets of the trust, reflected as liabilities of the fund in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the caption, “Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets”. At September 30, 2008, the fund’s payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets was $18,210,415. The weighted average interest rate on the floating rate certificates issued by the

 

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trust was 6.96%. Interest expense and fees relate to interest payments made to the holder of certain floating rate certificates and associated fees, both of which are made from trust assets. Interest expense and fees are recorded as incurred. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, interest expense and fees in connection with self-deposited inverse floaters was $628,195. Primary and externally deposited inverse floaters held by the fund are not accounted for as secured borrowings.

Indemnifications – Under the fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.

Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Fees Paid Indirectly – The fund’s custody fee may be reduced according to an arrangement that measures the value of cash deposited with the custodian by the fund. This amount, for the six months ended September 30, 2008, is shown as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including

 

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realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. The fund adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“the Interpretation”). The Interpretation prescribes a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. There was no impact resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the fund’s financial statements. Each of the fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities and secured borrowings.

The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders is as follows:

 

     3/31/08
Tax-exempt income    $51,184,472
Long-term capital gain    1,350,953
Total distributions    $52,535,425

 

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The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 9/30/08       
Cost of investments    $1,207,260,061  
Gross appreciation    33,460,266  
Gross depreciation    (76,187,084 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    $(42,726,818 )
As of 3/31/08       
Undistributed ordinary income    $321,955  
Undistributed tax-exempt income    5,169,163  
Undistributed long-term capital gain    4,275,475  
Other temporary differences    (2,668,166 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    27,188,874  

The aggregate cost above included prior fiscal year end tax adjustments.

Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest – The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution, and services fees. The fund’s income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the value of settled shares outstanding of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class B1 shares will convert to Class A and Class A1 shares, respectively approximately eight years after purchase.

 

(3)   Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – The fund has an investment advisory agreement with Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. At the commencement of the period, the management fee was computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.55% of the fund’s average daily net assets. Effective August 1, 2008, the management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.40% of the fund’s average daily net assets.

As part of a settlement agreement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters, MFS has agreed to reduce the management fee to 0.30% of the fund’s average daily net assets for the period March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2009. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, this waiver amounted to $1,265,310 and is reflected as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The management fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.30% of the fund’s average daily net assets.

 

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Effective March 1, 2009, the investment adviser has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee to 0.37% of average daily net assets in excess of $1.3 billion up to $2 billion and 0.35% of average daily net assets in excess of $2 billion. This written agreement will continue through July 31, 2009 unless changed or rescinded by the fund’s Board of Trustees.

The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses (including interest expense and fees associated with investments in inverse floating rate instruments), such that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of the fund’s average daily net assets with respect to each class:

 

Class A    Class B    Class C    Class A1    Class B1
0.74%    1.49%    1.49%    0.49%    1.25%

This written agreement was terminated on July 31, 2008. Effective August 1, 2008 the investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of management fees, distribution and service fees, interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses (including interest expense and fees associated with investments in inverse floating rate instruments), such that operating expenses do not exceed 0.10% annually of the fund’s average daily net assets. This written agreement will continue through July 31, 2009 unless changed or rescinded by the fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the reduction under these agreements amounted to $77,446 and is reflected as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

Distributor – MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $109,935 and $20,151 for the six months ended September 30, 2008, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A and Class A1 shares, respectively of the fund.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain class shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

The fund’s distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries.

 

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Distribution Plan Fee Table:

 

     Distribution
Fee Rate
   Service
Fee Rate
   Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
   Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
   Distribution
and Service
Fee
Class A    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.25%    $389,627
Class B    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    111,892
Class C    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    266,660
Class B1    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.76%    95,799
Total Distribution and Service Fees          $863,978

 

(d) In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees up to these annual percentage rates of each class’ average daily net assets.
(e) The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the six months ended September 30, 2008 based on each class’ average daily net assets. Payment of the 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. For one year from the date of sale of Class B1 shares, assets attributable to such Class B1 shares are subject to the 0.25% annual Class B1 service fee. On assets attributable to all other Class B1 shares, the service fee is not currently in effect, but may be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Effective March 1, 2009, the 0.10% Class A annual distribution fee will be eliminated.

Certain Class A and Class A1 shares purchased prior to September 1, 2008 are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Certain Class A and Class A1 shares purchased on or subsequent to September 1, 2008 are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 24 months of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Class B and Class B1 shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the six months ended September 30, 2008, were as follows:

 

     Amount
Class A    $570
Class B    9,117
Class C    5,935
Class A1   
Class B1    9,194

Shareholder Servicing Agent – MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the fee was $278,055, which equated to 0.0438% annually of the fund’s average daily net assets. MFSC also receives payment from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $176,159.

 

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Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund partially reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged a fixed amount plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The fund’s annual fixed amount is $17,500.

The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0138% of the fund’s average daily net assets.

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – The fund pays compensation to independent trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The fund does not pay compensation directly to trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the fund from MFS. Certain officers and trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.

The fund has an unfunded, defined benefit plan for certain retired independent trustees which resulted in a pension expense of $2,639. This amount is included in independent trustees’ compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2008. The liability for deferred retirement benefits payable to certain retired independent trustees amounted to $71,752 at September 30, 2008, and is included in payable for independent trustees’ compensation.

Other – This fund and certain other MFS funds (the funds) have entered into services agreements (the Agreements) which provide for payment of fees by the funds to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Chief Compliance Officer (ICCO) and Assistant ICCO, respectively, for the funds. The ICCO and Assistant ICCO are officers of the funds and the sole members of Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC, respectively. The funds can terminate the Agreements with Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC at any time under the terms of the Agreements. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the aggregate fees paid by the fund to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC were $4,172 and is included in miscellaneous expense on the Statement of Operations. MFS has agreed to reimburse the fund for a portion of the payments made by the fund in the amount of $3,742, which is shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. Additionally, MFS has agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ICCO and Assistant ICCO.

 

(4)   Portfolio Securities

Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities, purchased option transactions, and short-term obligations, aggregated $178,518,962 and $189,481,644, respectively.

 

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(5)   Shares of Beneficial Interest

The fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:

 

     Six months ended
9/30/08
     Year ended
3/31/08 (i)
 
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  
Shares sold            

Class A

   9,784,357      $80,324,711      12,188,966      $102,379,470  

Class B

   386,715      3,176,253      676,593      5,683,358  

Class C

   2,510,717      20,752,891      1,967,955      16,577,633  

Class A1

   613,008      4,910,777      1,362,877      11,483,711  

Class B1

   7,390      57,840      32,015      267,404  
   13,302,187      $109,222,472      16,228,406      $136,391,576  
Shares issued in connection with acquisition of MFS Municipal Bond Fund            

Class A1

        $—      113,972,241      $956,544,151  

Class B1

             3,971,203      33,357,434  
        $—      117,943,444      $989,901,585  
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions            

Class A

   535,858      $4,404,013      831,082      $6,992,514  

Class B

   31,483      259,107      63,839      538,422  

Class C

   71,103      586,500      113,902      962,766  

Class A1

   1,643,641      13,514,278      2,453,772      20,578,947  

Class B1

   37,736      310,604      65,102      546,737  
   2,319,821      $19,074,502      3,527,697      $29,619,386  
Shares reacquired            

Class A

   (3,281,534 )    $(26,886,054 )    (7,981,503 )    $(67,115,365 )

Class B

   (506,896 )    (4,163,626 )    (1,161,506 )    (9,804,901 )

Class C

   (425,227 )    (3,487,057 )    (977,878 )    (8,264,793 )

Class A1

   (4,997,663 )    (41,064,200 )    (12,546,924 )    (105,513,431 )

Class B1

   (428,560 )    (3,518,685 )    (830,080 )    (6,974,401 )
   (9,639,880 )    $(79,119,622 )    (23,497,891 )    $(197,672,891 )
Net change            

Class A

   7,038,681      $57,842,670      5,038,545      $42,256,619  

Class B

   (88,698 )    (728,266 )    (421,074 )    (3,583,121 )

Class C

   2,156,593      17,852,334      1,103,979      9,275,606  

Class A1

   (2,741,014 )    (22,639,145 )    105,241,966      883,093,378  

Class B1

   (383,434 )    (3,150,241 )    3,238,240      27,197,174  
   5,982,128      $49,177,352      114,201,656      $958,239,656  

 

(i) For the period from the class’ inception, June 25, 2007 (Classes A1 and B1), through the stated period end.

 

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(6)   Line of Credit

The fund and other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit provided by a syndication of banks under a credit agreement. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve funds rate plus 0.30%. In addition, a commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds at the end of each calendar quarter. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense on the line of credit were $2,830 and $0, respectively, and are included in miscellaneous expense and interest expense and fees, respectively, on the Statement of Operations.

 

(7)   Acquisitions

At close of business on June 22, 2007, the fund acquired all of the assets and liabilities of MFS Municipal Bond Fund. In connection with the acquisition, the fund also issued new share Classes A1 and B1 to the acquired fund shareholders, that differ from existing share Classes A and B in respect to class level expenses. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 117,943,444 shares of the fund (valued at $989,901,585) for all of the assets and liabilities of MFS Municipal Bond Fund. MFS Municipal Bond Fund then converted all of its outstanding shares for the shares of the fund and distributed those shares to its shareholders. MFS Municipal Bond Fund’s net assets on that date were $989,901,585, including $45,804,567 of unrealized appreciation, $114,563 of accumulated net investment loss, and $380,444 of accumulated net realized loss on investments. These assets were combined with those of the fund. The aggregate net assets of the fund after the acquisition were $1,291,597,453.

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT

ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of three months beginning in May and ending in July, 2008 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by the MFS Funds’ Independent Chief Compliance Officer, a full-time senior officer appointed by and reporting to the independent Trustees.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.

In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Lipper Inc., an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2007 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Lipper performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Lipper Inc. on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Lipper Inc. (the “Lipper expense group”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of comparable portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers,

 

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reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Lipper Inc. was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.

The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.

Based on information provided by Lipper Inc. and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the performance of peer groups of funds over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Lipper performance universe over the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this three-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for each of the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

 

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In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class A shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of peer groups of funds based on information provided by Lipper Inc. The Trustees considered that there is an advisory fee reduction in effect for the Fund through February 28, 2009 as part of MFS’ settlement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters (the “NYAG Settlement”) and that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction and expense limitation), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to institutional accounts. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund in comparison to institutional accounts, the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund, and the impact on MFS and expenses associated with the more extensive regulatory regime to which the Fund is subject in comparison to institutional accounts.

The Trustees also considered whether the Fund is likely to benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is not currently subject to any breakpoints. Taking into account the advisory fee reduction noted above, the Trustees determined not to recommend any advisory fee breakpoints for the Fund at this time.

The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.

 

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After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.

In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the entry into the industry of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.

The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Funds were satisfactory.

The Trustees also considered benefits to MFS from the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions, if applicable, to pay for investment research (excluding third-party research, for which MFS pays directly) and various other factors. Additionally, the Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the Fund.

Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2008.

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into the NYAG Settlement, MFS also agreed with the Board that it would not eliminate such advisory fee reduction without the Board’s consent. Following discussions between MFS and the Board at the contract review meetings, MFS and the Board agreed to amend the Fund’s investment advisory agreement. As a result, effective March 1, 2009, the Fund’s investment advisory fee rate will be 0.40% of the Fund’s average daily net assets up to $1.3 billion, 0.37% of the Fund’s average daily net assets between $1.3 billion and $2.0 billion, and 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets over $2.0 billion. In addition, effective August 1, 2008, MFS will observe an expense limitation for the Fund, which may not be modified by MFS without the consent of the Board.

A discussion regarding the Board’s most recent review and renewal of the fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement with MFS is available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Mutual Funds” in the “Products and Performance” section of the MFS Web site (mfs.com).

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

A general description of the MFS funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling
1-800-225-2606, by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the:

Public Reference Room

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE, Room 1580

Washington, D.C. 20549

Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the EDGAR database on the Commission’s Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section at the above address.

A shareholder can also obtain the quarterly portfolio holdings report at mfs.com.

 

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MFS® Municipal Series Trust

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Massachusetts

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO      1
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION      2
EXPENSE TABLES      5
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS      9
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES      35
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      39
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS      41
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      43
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      58
BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT
ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
     68
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION      72
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE      72
CONTACT INFORMATION      BACK COVER

 

The report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

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NO BANK OR CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE • NOT A DEPOSIT •

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LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Shareholders:

The global economy is not a very welcoming place these days. Headlines tell the story of slowing growth, accelerating inflation, and credit collapse. We have watched the rampant selling that has typified equity and credit markets since the strains in the financial system first became apparent last year.

The volatility in commodity and currency markets has further complicated investment choices. There are so many parts moving in so many directions; it has become very easy to get overwhelmed.

At MFS® we remind investors to keep their eye on the long term and not become panicked by the uncertainty of the day to day.

Remember that what goes down could very easily come back up. And that is where we as money managers like to turn our focus.

Investment opportunities may arise in declining markets. When markets experience substantial selloffs, assets often become undervalued. At MFS, we have a team of global sector analysts located in Boston, London, Mexico City, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo working together to do the kind of bottom-up research that will root out these investment opportunities.

In times like these, we encourage our investors to check in with their advisors to ensure they have an investment plan in place that will pay heed to the present, but that is firmly tailored to the future.

Respectfully,

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Robert J. Manning

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

MFS Investment Management®

November 14, 2008

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change, may not be relied upon for investment advice, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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MFS® Alabama Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   16.5%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   13.8%
Universities – Colleges   12.7%
State & Local Agencies   11.3%
General Obligations – General Purpose   9.1%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   26.7%
AA   39.2%
A   20.3%
BBB   8.9%
BB   1.5%
B   0.2%
Not Rated   3.2%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.8
Average Life (i)(m)   15.3 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.5 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

 

MFS® Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Universities – Colleges   18.2%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   12.1%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   11.2%
General Obligations – General Purpose   9.6%
Utilities – Municipal Owned   7.9%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   25.1%
AA   32.2%
A   22.6%
BBB   11.1%
BB   0.2%
B   0.1%
Not Rated   8.7%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.8
Average Life (i)(m)   14.5 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.2 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

 

MFS® California Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   15.2%
State & Local Agencies   13.9%
General Obligations – Schools   11.0%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   9.4%
Universities – Colleges   8.8%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   15.9%
AA   30.7%
A   29.7%
BBB   14.0%
BB   0.3%
B   0.7%
C   0.1%
Not Rated   8.6%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   8.6
Average Life (i)(m)   16.7 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   19.3 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS® Florida Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   21.6%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   19.7%
General Obligations – Schools   10.0%
Airport & Port Revenue   6.1%
State & Local Agencies   4.3%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   14.0%
AA   31.9%
A   34.1%
BBB   10.3%
BB   0.8%
B   0.4%
Not Rated   8.5%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   8.3
Average Life (i)(m)   16.0 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.3 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

 

MFS® Georgia Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

  
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue    24.6%
Universities – Colleges    14.5%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals    10.4%
General Obligations – Schools    6.1%
Airport & Port Revenue    5.4%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA    28.2%
AA    37.5%
A    21.7%
BBB    7.6%
BB    0.3%
B    0.4%
Not Rated    4.3%

Portfolio facts

  
Average Duration (d)(i)    8.0
Average Life (i)(m)    15.9 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)    17.3 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)    AA-

 

MFS® Maryland Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   20.9%
Universities – Colleges   13.2%
General Obligations – General Purpose   8.4%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   6.7%
State & Local Agencies   6.5%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   23.5%
AA   26.5%
A   26.2%
BBB   16.1%
BB   0.8%
B   0.1%
Not Rated   6.8%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.9
Average Life (i)(m)   15.4 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.7 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS® Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Universities – Colleges   22.3%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   14.1%
General Obligations – General Purpose   14.0%
Multi-Family Housing Revenue   7.3%
Universities – Secondary Schools   4.4%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

AAA   15.5%
AA   38.3%
A   29.9%
BBB   11.9%
BB   1.3%
B   0.2%
Not Rated   2.9%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.1
Average Life (i)(m)   13.2 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.6 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

 


 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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EXPENSE TABLES

Fund expenses borne by the shareholders during the period, April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008

As a shareholder of the funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on certain purchase or redemption payments, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

Actual expenses

The first line for each share class in the following tables provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second line for each share class in the following tables provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not each fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the tables is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

MFS® ALABAMA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.83%   $1,000.00   $976.13   $4.11
  Hypothetical (h)   0.83%   $1,000.00   $1,020.91   $4.20
B   Actual   1.58%   $1,000.00   $972.45   $7.81
  Hypothetical (h)   1.58%   $1,000.00   $1,017.15   $7.99

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.98% and 1.73% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.85 and $8.55 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.96 and $8.74 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.68%   $1,000.00   $976.76   $3.37
  Hypothetical (h)   0.68%   $1,000.00   $1,021.66   $3.45
B   Actual   1.44%   $1,000.00   $973.05   $7.12
  Hypothetical (h)   1.44%   $1,000.00   $1,017.85   $7.28

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.83% and 1.59% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.11 and $7.86 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.20 and $8.04 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During
Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.62%   $1,000.00   $965.17   $3.05
  Hypothetical (h)   0.62%   $1,000.00   $1,021.96   $3.14
B   Actual   1.39%   $1,000.00   $961.44   $6.83
  Hypothetical (h)   1.39%   $1,000.00   $1,018.10   $7.03
C   Actual   1.52%   $1,000.00   $961.00   $7.47
  Hypothetical (h)   1.52%   $1,000.00   $1,017.45   $7.69

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.77%, 1.54%, and 1.67% for A, B, and C classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.79, $7.57, and $8.20 for A, B, and C classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.90, $7.79, and $8.44 for A, B, and C classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® FLORIDA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.59%   $1,000.00   $963.47   $2.90
  Hypothetical (h)   0.59%   $1,000.00   $1,022.11   $2.99
B   Actual   1.36%   $1,000.00   $959.82   $6.68
  Hypothetical (h)   1.36%   $1,000.00   $1,018.25   $6.88

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.74% and 1.51% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.64 and $7.41 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.75 and $7.64 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® GEORGIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.84%   $1,000.00   $973.57   $4.16
  Hypothetical (h)   0.84%   $1,000.00   $1,020.86   $4.26
B   Actual   1.59%   $1,000.00   $969.12   $7.85
  Hypothetical (h)   1.59%   $1,000.00   $1,017.10   $8.04

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.99% and 1.74% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.89 and $8.58 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $5.01 and $8.80 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.95%   $1,000.00   $971.01   $4.69
  Hypothetical (h)   0.95%   $1,000.00   $1,020.31   $4.81
B   Actual   1.59%   $1,000.00   $967.84   $7.84
  Hypothetical (h)   1.59%   $1,000.00   $1,017.10   $8.04

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 1.00% and 1.74% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.94 and $8.58 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $5.06 and $8.80 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share

Class

      

Annualized
Expense

Ratio

  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
 

Ending

Account Value
9/30/08

 

Expenses

Paid During

Period (p)

4/01/08-9/30/08

A   Actual   0.87%   $1,000.00   $972.74   $4.30
  Hypothetical (h)   0.87%   $1,000.00   $1,020.71   $4.41
B   Actual   1.52%   $1,000.00   $969.64   $7.51
  Hypothetical (h)   1.52%   $1,000.00   $1,017.45   $7.69

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.92% and 1.67% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.55 and $8.24 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.66 and $8.44 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® ALABAMA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 97.6%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport and Port Revenue - 1.4%             
Alabama Port Authority Docks Facility, MBIA, 5.25%, 2011 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,051,370
General Obligations - General Purpose - 9.0%      
Boaz, AL, School Warrants, “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2029    $ 650,000   $ 577,479
Fairfield, AL, Refunding Warrants, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2025      1,030,000     1,026,570
Hoover, AL, “B”, 6%, 2010 (c)      500,000     526,010
Houston County, AL, AMBAC, 6.25%, 2009 (c)      750,000     794,722
Huntsville, AL, Water System Rev., 5%, 2033      1,000,000     936,230
Mobile County, AL, 6%, 2009 (c)      1,345,000     1,384,960
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.5%, 2032      390,000     354,354
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.375%, 2033      180,000     159,759
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      305,000     295,923
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.25%, 2030      385,000     337,210
Tuscaloosa, AL, AMBAC, 4.375%, 2037      500,000     406,770
           $ 6,799,987
General Obligations - Improvement - 5.0%      
Birmingham, AL, “A”, 5.75%, 2017    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,046,650
Birmingham, AL, “A”, AMBAC, 4.5%, 2032      890,000     718,826
Montgomery, AL, Warrants, MBIA, 5.1%, 2021      1,005,000     1,003,060
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA, 5.5%, 2017 (u)      1,000,000     1,036,290
           $ 3,804,826
General Obligations - Schools - 7.0%      
Bessemer, AL, School Warrants, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2020    $ 2,015,000   $ 2,027,594
Jefferson County, AL, School Warrants, FSA, 5.5%, 2020      1,750,000     1,684,078
Phenix City, AL, AMBAC, 5.65%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,608,585
           $ 5,320,257
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 13.6%      
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Ascension Health Senior Credit), “C-2”, 5%, 2036    $ 750,000   $ 644,385
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority (Daughters of Charity), ETM, AMBAC, 5%, 2025 (c)      1,500,000     1,502,565
Alabama Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Ascension Health), BHAC, 5%, 2039      750,000     686,055
Alexander City, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Medical Facilities Rev., “A” (Russell Hospital Corp.), 5.75%, 2036      500,000     424,060
Birmingham, AL, Baptist Health Systems, “A” (Baptist Medical Center), 5.625%, 2015      300,000     299,544
Birmingham, AL, Baptist Medical Center, Special Care Facilities Rev., “A” (Baptist Health Systems, Inc.), 5%, 2030      200,000     156,516
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
East Alabama Health Care Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev., 5.25%, 2036 (a)    $ 1,000,000   $ 937,950
Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, AL, “D”, 5%, 2021      400,000     353,640
Houston County, AL, Health Care Authority, AMBAC, 6.125%, 2009 (c)      1,000,000     1,043,620
    
Huntsville, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., 5.625%, 2011 (c)      1,050,000     1,128,803
Lauderdale County & Florence, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., “A” (Coffee Health Group), MBIA, 5.75%, 2014      1,000,000     1,016,950
Marshall County, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., “A”, 5.75%, 2032      1,065,000     981,728
Montgomery, AL, Medical Clinic Board Health Care Facility Rev. (Jackson Hospital & Clinic), 5.25%, 2031      500,000     408,010
University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL, Hospital Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2025      500,000     461,275
Valley, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority, “A” (Lanier Memorial Hospital), 5.65%, 2022      225,000     209,284
           $ 10,254,385
Industrial Revenue - Metals - 0.7%      
Mobile County, AL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Ipsco, Inc.), 6.875%, 2010 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 529,065
Industrial Bonds - Other - 0.5%      
Fairfield, AL, Environment Improvement Rev. (USX Corp.), 5.4%, 2016    $ 400,000   $ 407,124
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 3.7%      
Butler, AL, Industrial Development Board, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Georgia Pacific Corp.), 5.75%, 2028    $ 200,000   $ 146,248
Camden, AL, Industrial Development Board Exempt Facilities Rev., “B” (Weyerhaeuser Co.), 6.375%, 2024      500,000     554,850
Mobile, AL, Industrial Development Board Improvement Rev., “A” (International Paper Co.), 6.35%, 2016      650,000     620,653
Mobile, AL, Industrial Development Board Improvement Rev., “B” (International Paper Co.), 6.45%, 2019      350,000     328,699
Phenix City, AL, Industrial Development Board Environmental Improvement Rev., “A” (MeadWestvaco Coated), 6.35%, 2035      750,000     651,128
Selma, AL, Industrial Development Board, “A” (International Paper Co.), 6.7%, 2018      500,000     483,105
           $ 2,784,683

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 1.1%      
Birmingham, AL, Downtown Redevelopment Authority Rev. (Social Security Administrative Building), ETM, 12.5%, 2010 (c)    $ 725,000   $ 795,209
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 2.5%      
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Residential Development Rev., FHA, 7.25%, 2023    $ 980,000   $ 944,720
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Residential Development Rev., “K” (South Bay Apartments), FNMA, 5.875%, 2021      960,000     943,469
           $ 1,888,189
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.8%      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 0%, 2056    $ 5,960,000   $ 266,948
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057      400,000     348,352
           $ 615,300
Single Family Housing - State - 1.6%      
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Collateral Home Mortgage Bond Program II, “B”, 5.15%, 2019    $ 40,000   $ 37,374
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B”, GNMA, 5.375%, 2033      750,000     710,092
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., Collateral Home Mortgage Bond Program II, “A-2”, GNMA, 5.4%, 2022      435,000     432,516
Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., Collateral Home Mortgage Bond Program II, “B”, 5.15%, 2019      40,000     37,302
           $ 1,217,284
State & Local Agencies - 11.1%      
Alabama Building Renovation Authority, AMBAC, 6%, 2014    $ 1,515,000   $ 1,581,751
Alabama Public School & College, Capital Improvement, “A”, 5%, 2019      500,000     506,095
Alabama Public School & College, Capital Improvement, “C”, 5.75%, 2017      1,000,000     1,030,050
Alabama Public School & College, Capital Improvement, “C”, 5.75%, 2018      1,035,000     1,065,325
Leeds Public Educational Building Authority, Educational Facilities Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2033      500,000     450,760
Montgomery County, AL, Public Building Authority Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2031      1,750,000     1,640,625
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013      1,000,000     1,071,060
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., ETM, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2016      1,000,000     1,068,130
           $ 8,413,796
Tax-Other - 1.3%      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, “A”, 5.5%, 2018    $ 1,000,000   $ 964,050
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tobacco - 0.5%      
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 420,000   $ 366,500
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.0%      
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034    $ 775,000   $ 727,152
Universities - Colleges - 12.5%      
Alabama Private Colleges & Universities, Facilities Authority Rev. (Tuskegee University), ASSD GTY, 4.75%, 2026    $ 700,000   $ 639,331
Alabama State University Rev., General Tuition & Fee, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2038      1,000,000     923,210
    
Auburn University, General Fee Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2029      1,000,000     939,750
Auburn University, General Fee Rev., FSA, 5%, 2038      1,000,000     918,860
Mobile, AL, Spring Hill College, Educational Building Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2034      1,360,000     1,318,738
University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2041      2,000,000     1,747,500
University of Alabama, General Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2034      1,000,000     927,610
University of Alabama, General Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2029      1,000,000     937,330
University of South Alabama, University Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2029      1,000,000     954,690
University of South Alabama, University Rev., BHAC, 5%, 2038      150,000     140,094
           $ 9,447,113
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 6.8%      
Alabama Municipal Electric Power Authority, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2023    $ 1,000,000   $ 959,340
Guam Power Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2018      3,500,000     3,406,095
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Rev., “V”, FSA, 5.25%, 2027      450,000     433,337
Tuskegee, AL, Utilities Board, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2022      400,000     376,924
           $ 5,175,696
Utilities - Other - 1.3%      
Foley, AL, Utilities Board Utilities Rev., FSA, 5%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 969,800
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 16.2%      
Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority, Revolving Fund Loan, “A”, AMBAC, 6%, 2021    $ 725,000   $ 751,317
Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority, Revolving Fund Loan, “C”, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2018      1,000,000     1,045,760
Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority, Revolving Fund Loan, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2019      1,000,000     1,016,590
Alabaster, AL, Sewer Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2029      750,000     677,400
Bessemer, AL, Governmental Utilities Services Corp. Water Supply Rev., ASSD GTY, 4.75%, 2033      1,500,000     1,311,330

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued      
Bessemer, AL, Governmental Utilities Services Corp. Water Supply Rev., ASSD GTY, 5%, 2039    $ 1,000,000   $ 906,940
Birmingham, AL, Waterworks & Sewer Board Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2034      1,365,000     1,239,024
Birmingham, AL, Waterworks & Sewer Board Rev., “A”, FSA, 4.5%, 2035      400,000     329,492
    
Limestone County, AL, Water Authority, FGIC, 5.5%, 2009 (c)      2,650,000     2,702,576
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      2,000,000     1,923,120
           $ 12,276,849
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $76,162,262)   $ 73,808,635
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 2.4%            1,784,013
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 75,592,648

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 98.6%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport and Port Revenue - 0.6%             
Little Rock, AR, Airport Rev., “A”, FSA, 5.25%, 2019    $ 800,000   $ 800,959
General Obligations - General Purpose - 9.5%      
Arkansas College Savings, “A”, ETM, 0%, 2017 (c)    $ 1,840,000   $ 1,238,835
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, 5.25%, 2027      1,145,000     1,020,778
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, 5.25%, 2016 (c)(f)      800,000     870,432
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      6,000,000     6,273,900
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, CIFG, 5%, 2034      395,000     336,342
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.5%, 2032      695,000     631,477
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.375%, 2033      335,000     297,329
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      560,000     543,334
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev. (State Office Building), “F”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2025      2,000,000     1,775,560
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      385,000     384,588
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2031      420,000     417,929
           $ 13,790,504
General Obligations - Improvement - 5.9%      
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 255,000   $ 204,877
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA, 5.5%, 2017 (u)      1,470,000     1,523,346
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, “A”, 5.5%, 2018 (u)      6,500,000     6,735,885
           $ 8,464,108
General Obligations - Schools - 7.2%             
Arkansas, Capital Appreciation, College Savings, “B”, ETM, 0%, 2012 (c)    $ 1,200,000   $ 1,054,188
Arkansas, Capital Appreciation, College Savings, “B”, ETM, 0%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     839,070
Arkansas, Capital Appreciation, College Savings, “B”, ETM, 0%, 2014 (c)      1,150,000     920,552
Arkansas, Capital Appreciation, College Savings, “B”, ETM, 0%, 2015 (c)      1,100,000     833,965
Benton, AR, School District No. 8, 4.85%, 2040      1,895,000     1,653,842
Cabot, AR, School District No. 4, Lonoke County, “A”, N, AMBAC, 4.7%, 2038      1,500,000     1,321,080
Little Rock, AR, School District Construction, “C”, FSA, 5%, 2017      1,000,000     1,018,840
Little Rock, AR, School District, “A”, FSA, 5.4%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,038,670
Northwest Arkansas Community College District, Capital Improvement, AMBAC, 5%, 2028      1,380,000     1,313,636
          
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
General Obligations - Schools - continued      
Pine Bluff, AR, School District Construction, MBIA, 4.75%, 2033    $ 565,000   $ 489,403
           $ 10,483,246
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 12.0%      
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev. (Washington Regional Medical Center), 7.25%, 2010 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 529,990
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Health Refunding Rev. (Sister of Mercy), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2013      3,895,000     4,038,726
Batesville, AR, Medical District Rev. (White River Medical Center), 5.5%, 2024      750,000     679,763
Baxter County, AR, Hospital Rev. (Baxter Regional Hospital), 5%, 2026      1,000,000     841,620
Baxter County, AR, Hospital Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “B”, 5.6%, 2009 (c)      1,500,000     1,542,960
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Poudre Valley Health Care, Inc.), “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2036      1,500,000     1,329,015
Crittenden County, AR, Hospital Rev., Refunding & Improvement, 7.15%, 2010 (c)      750,000     814,418
District of Columbia Hospital Rev. (Children’s Hospital Obligations Group), FSA, 5.25%, 2045      2,500,000     2,229,525
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Children’s Memorial Hospital), “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2047      825,000     719,598
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      1,085,000     967,136
Jefferson County, AR, Hospital Rev., Refunding & Improvement (Regional Medical Center), 5.8%, 2021      1,000,000     1,014,160
Little Rock, AR, Health Facilities Hospital Board Rev. (Baptist Medical Center), 6.9%, 2009      400,000     414,076
North Little Rock, AR, Health Facilities Board Rev. (Baptist Health Facilities), 5.7%, 2022      500,000     501,460
Sebastian County, AR, Health Facilities Improvement Rev. (Sparks Regional Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 2021      1,000,000     924,020
Washington County, AR, Hospital Rev. (Regional Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 2035      1,000,000     813,050
           $ 17,359,517
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.2%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project), 5.875%, 2022    $ 335,000   $ 300,669
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.5%      
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Industrial Facilities Rev. (Potlatch Corp.), “A”, 7.75%, 2025    $ 250,000   $ 254,353

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Paper - continued      
Pine Bluff, AR, Environmental Improvement (International Paper Co.), “A”, 5.55%, 2022    $ 250,000   $ 209,218
Pine Bluff, AR, Environmental Refunding (International Paper Co.), “A”, 6.7%, 2020      300,000     307,194
           $ 770,765
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 0.6%      
Fort Smith, AR, Residential Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Gorman Towers), “A”, GNMA, 5.45%, 2037    $ 1,000,000   $ 913,390
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.9%      
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 0%, 2056    $ 9,770,000   $ 437,598
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057      1,010,000     879,589
           $ 1,317,187
Single Family Housing - Local - 6.7%             
Harrison, AR, Residential Housing Facilities Board, Single Family Mortgage Rev., ETM, FGIC, 7.4%, 2011 (c)    $ 4,000,000   $ 4,483,400
Lonoke County, AR, Residential Housing Facilities Rev., “A-2”, FNMA, 7.9%, 2011      29,472     29,593
Pulaski County, AR, Public Facilities Board Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.75%, 2034      1,795,000     1,646,913
Pulaski County, AR, Public Facilities Board Rev., “C”, FNMA, 0%, 2014      2,750,000     2,147,558
Sherwood, AR, Residential Housing Facilities Board, Single Family Rev., MBIA, 7.5%, 2010 (c)      1,250,000     1,357,350
           $ 9,664,814
Single Family Housing - State - 6.3%             
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “B”, GNMA, 5%, 2029    $ 165,000   $ 158,860
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “B”, GNMA, 4.45%, 2034      500,000     498,510
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “C”, GNMA, 5.35%, 2027      1,560,000     1,405,420
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “C”, 5.625%, 2035      1,540,000     1,536,489
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “D”, GNMA, 5.85%, 2024      425,000     425,170
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “E”, GNMA, 5.4%, 2034      650,000     564,863
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “C”, 5.3%, 2023      205,000     204,803
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “I”, GNMA, 5.3%, 2033      250,000     248,208
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - State - continued      
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Mortgage Rev., “B”, GNMA, 4.85%, 2031    $ 890,000   $ 699,638
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Mortgage Rev., “B”, GNMA, 5.25%, 2035      1,830,000     1,812,322
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “B”, GNMA, 5.125%, 2024      445,000     403,900
Arkansas Housing Development Agency, Single Family Rev., Mortgage Program, 8.375%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,142,510
           $ 9,100,693
State & Local Agencies - 1.7%             
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Rev., Environmental State Agency Facilities, “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2040    $ 2,500,000   $ 2,284,600
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Economic Development Rev. (Agritecsorbents LLC) “B”, 5%, 2018      175,000     174,986
           $ 2,459,586
Tax - Other - 4.6%             
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ETM, 5.5%, 2019 (c)(u)    $ 2,500,000   $ 2,631,725
Little Rock, AR, Hotel & Restaurant Gross Receipts Tax Rev., 7.375%, 2015      2,790,000     3,152,979
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022      1,000,000     907,920
           $ 6,692,624
Tobacco - 1.2%             
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Cancer Research Center Project), AMBAC, 0%, 2026    $ 2,000,000   $ 682,140
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Cancer Research Center Project), AMBAC, 0%, 2027      1,940,000     620,625
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033      215,000     187,613
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.5%, 2039      290,000     252,355
           $ 1,742,733
Transportation - Special Tax - 2.6%             
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, “A”, 5%, 2037    $ 1,000,000   $ 878,910
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, “B”, MBIA, 5.875%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,132,160
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, “G”, 5%, 2023      750,000     668,895
           $ 3,679,965
Universities - Colleges - 17.9%             
Arkansas State University, Housing Systems Rev., AMBAC, 5.15%, 2021    $ 1,240,000   $ 1,249,436
Arkansas Technical University, Housing Systems Rev., AMBAC, 5.2%, 2026      1,000,000     1,003,690

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued             
Arkansas University Rev., Student Fee, AMBAC, 5%, 2032    $ 2,495,000   $ 2,287,266
Conway, AR, Public Facilities Board, Capital Improvement Rev. (Hendrix College), “B”, 5%, 2035      1,000,000     880,220
Siloam Springs, AR, Public Education Facilities, Capital Improvement Rev. (John Brown University), AMBAC, 5.35%, 2020      500,000     506,775
University of Arkansas Rev., “A”, 5%, 2033      1,000,000     924,090
University of Arkansas, Administration Building Rev., “A”, 5%, 2038      1,000,000     918,590
University of Arkansas, University Construction Rev. (Monticello), AMBAC, 5%, 2025      1,525,000     1,483,795
University of Arkansas, University Construction Rev. (UAMS Campus), “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2026      1,405,000     1,330,718
University of Arkansas, University Construction Rev. (UAMS Campus), “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2027      2,180,000     2,051,009
University of Arkansas, University Construction Rev. (UAMS Campus), “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2034      3,200,000     2,914,880
University of Arkansas, University Facilities Rev. (Fayetteville Campus), FGIC, 5%, 2027      3,155,000     2,998,039
University of Arkansas, University Facilities Rev. (Fayetteville Campus), FGIC, 5%, 2032      2,500,000     2,299,600
University of Arkansas, University Facilities Rev. (Pine Bluff Campus), “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     939,080
University of Arkansas, University Facilities Rev. (UAMS Campus), FGIC, 5%, 2028      2,000,000     1,883,080
University of Central Arkansas Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2023      1,100,000     1,039,731
University of Central Arkansas, Student Housing Rev., “C”, FGIC, 5%, 2009 (c)      250,000     257,140
University of Puerto Rico Rev., “Q”, 5%, 2036      1,145,000     980,097
           $ 25,947,236
Universities - Dormitories - 0.3%             
Pope County, AR, Residential Housing, Facilities Board Rev. (Arkansas Technical University Project), “A”, 6%, 2027    $ 500,000   $ 453,490
Utilities - Investor Owned - 1.1%      
Independence County, AR, Pollution Control Rev., N, AMBAC, 4.9%, 2022    $ 1,000,000   $ 885,320
Jefferson County, AR, Pollution Control Rev. (Entergy Arkansas, Inc., Project), 4.6%, 2017      750,000     690,398
           $ 1,575,718
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 7.8%             
Benton, AR, Utilities Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2030    $ 470,000   $ 441,523
Benton, AR, Utilities Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2036      2,000,000     1,798,580
North Little Rock, AR, Electric Rev., “A”, MBIA, 6.5%, 2010      880,000     914,461
North Little Rock, AR, Electric Rev., “A”, MBIA, 6.5%, 2015      6,000,000     6,677,940
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “NN”, 5.125%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,077,210
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, “TT”, 5%, 2027      470,000     414,991
           $ 11,324,705
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 11.0%      
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Economic Development Rev., “I”, AMBAC, 5.65%, 2014    $ 70,000   $ 70,081
Fort Smith, AR, Water & Sewer Rev., AMBAC, 5.65%, 2009 (c)      1,000,000     1,033,250
Fort Smith, AR, Water & Sewer Rev., N, FSA, 5%, 2010      2,000,000     1,906,020
Fort Smith, AR, Water & Sewer Rev., “C”, FSA, 5.25%, 2020      1,315,000     1,344,417
Fort Smith, AR, Water & Sewer Rev., Refunding & Construction, “A”, FSA, 5%, 2011 (c)      2,125,000     2,253,350
Little Rock, AR, Sewer Rev., “A”, FSA, 4.375%, 2033      750,000     621,833
Little Rock, AR, Sewer Rev., Refunding & Construction, 5%, 2022      1,750,000     1,720,740
Paragould, AR, Water Sewer & Electric Rev., AMBAC, 5.6%, 2020 (c)      765,000     813,891
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      1,200,000     1,119,900
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      2,000,000     1,923,120
Rogers, AR Sewer Rev., Improvement, AMBAC, 5%, 2037      1,000,000     922,910
South Sebastian County, AR, Water Refunding Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2038      1,000,000     977,250
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., RADIAN, 5.3%, 2018      1,250,000     1,263,200
           $ 15,969,962
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $147,057,000)   $ 142,811,871
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 1.4%     1,994,279
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 144,806,150

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    20    $2,343,438    Dec-08    $25,375

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® California Municipal Bond Fund

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 97.5%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 2.7%             
Long Beach, CA, Harbor Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2018    $ 3,500,000   $ 3,297,489
Palm Springs, CA, Palm Springs International Airport, 5.55%, 2028      490,000     407,680
Port Oakland, CA, “K”, FGIC, 5.75%, 2020      4,000,000     3,715,200
Port of Oakland, CA, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2026      3,000,000     2,500,830
           $ 9,921,199
General Obligations - General Purpose - 7.1%      
Los Angeles, CA, 5.25%, 2014 (u)    $ 10,810,000   $ 11,709,824
State of California, 5.125%, 2025      2,000,000     1,938,560
State of California, 5.5%, 2026      2,000,000     2,001,340
State of California, 5.25%, 2029      2,000,000     1,924,900
State of California, AMBAC, 6.3%, 2010      3,000,000     3,199,770
State of California, AMBAC, 7%, 2010      2,000,000     2,165,480
State of California, Various Purposes, “91”, 5%, 2028      3,000,000     2,786,550
           $ 25,726,424
General Obligations - Improvement - 0.2%      
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 815,000   $ 654,804
General Obligations - Schools - 10.9%      
Antelope Valley, CA (Union High School), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2027    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,444,125
Butte Glenn Community College District, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2026      1,885,000     1,776,650
Campbell, CA, Union High School District, FSA, 5%, 2021      1,280,000     1,294,707
Capistrano, CA, Union High School District, “A”, FGIC, 5.875%, 2020      1,185,000     1,225,598
Chaffey, CA, Union High School District, “C”, FSA, 5%, 2027      1,000,000     979,810
Colton, CA, Joint Union School District, “A”, FGIC, 5.375%, 2026      1,200,000     1,200,792
Colton, CA, Joint Union School District, Election of 2001, “C”, FGIC, 0%, 2032      1,000,000     218,200
Colton, CA, Joint Union School District, Election of 2001, “C”, FGIC, 0%, 2033      3,000,000     608,250
Coronado, CA, Union School District, “A”, 5.7%, 2020      1,285,000     1,331,093
Gilroy Cauni School District, Election of 2002, “N”, FGIC, 5%, 2027      1,190,000     1,071,440
Glendale, CA, Community College District, Election 2002, “D”, MBIA, 5%, 2031      2,710,000     2,489,162
Hillsborough, CA, School District, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2002, “B”, 0%, 2023      2,285,000     939,638
Hillsborough, CA, School District, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2002, “B”, 0%, 2024      2,640,000     1,016,321
Inglewood, CA, Union School District, “A”, FGIC, 6%, 2009 (c)      1,695,000     1,772,868
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
General Obligations - Schools - continued      
Little Lake, CA, City School District, “A”, FSA, 6.125%, 2010 (c)(f)    $ 1,035,000   $ 1,109,624
Los Angeles, CA, Unified School District, Election 2002, “B”, AMBAC, 4.5%, 2031      3,325,000     2,757,423
Moreland, CA, School District, Election of 2002, “B”, FGIC, 0%, 2028      1,440,000     427,478
Natomas Union School District, Election of 2002, “B”, FGIC, 5%, 2028      1,430,000     1,296,595
Oceanside, CA, Union School District, Election of 2000, “C”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2032      1,940,000     1,941,843
Peralta, CA, Community College District, FSA, 5%, 2032      2,500,000     2,392,475
Perris, CA, Union School District, “A”, FGIC, 0%, 2027      3,100,000     935,022
San Gabriel, CA, Union School District, “A”, FSA, 5%, 2024      2,000,000     1,993,360
San Lorenzo, CA, Unified School District, Alameda County, Election 2004, “B”, FGIC, 4.75%, 2037      4,115,000     3,573,795
San Ysidro, CA, School District, AMBAC, 6.125%, 2021      960,000     1,038,077
Santa Clara, CA, Union School District, FGIC, 5.5%, 2019      2,210,000     2,280,123
Sausalito Marin City, CA, School District, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2004, “B”, MBIA, 0%, 2039      1,315,000     180,865
Sausalito Marin City, CA, School District, Capital Appreciation, Election of 2004, “B”, MBIA, 0%, 2040      1,400,000     181,664
Shasta, CA, Union High School District, Election 2001, MBIA, 0%, 2027      2,020,000     590,991
Walnut Valley, CA, Union School District, Election of 2000, “E”, FSA, 0%, 2028      1,535,000     462,480
Washington, CA, Union School District, Election of 1999, “A”, FGIC, 5.625%, 2021      1,000,000     1,018,320
           $ 39,548,789
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 15.0%      
ABAG Finance Authority Rev. (San Diego Hospital), “C”, 5.375%, 2020    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,950,820
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Sutter Health), “A”, 5%, 2042      3,000,000     2,537,790
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev., Catholic Healthcare West, “G”, 5.25%, 2023      2,000,000     1,838,280
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev., Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 5%, 2027      1,000,000     883,220
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev., Health Facilities (Adventist Health Systems), “A”, 5%, 2033      1,750,000     1,438,868

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued    
 
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
California Municipal Finance Authority, Certificates of Participation (Community Hospitals, Central California), 5.25%, 2037    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,599,880
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,629,360
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Adventist), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2037      2,595,000     2,320,475
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Enloe Medical Center), CALHF, 6.25%, 2033      2,000,000     2,008,580
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Enloe Medical Center), “A”, 5.5%, 2023      1,000,000     961,640
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital), “A”, CHFC, 5%, 2018      2,000,000     2,025,000
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Kaiser Permanente), “A”, 5.5%, 2032      2,000,000     1,842,380
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Los Angeles Children’s Hospital), 5.125%, 2019      4,000,000     3,727,280
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (St. Joseph Health System), FGIC, 5.75%, 2047      4,000,000     3,758,720
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Sutter Health), “B”, AMBAC, 5%, 2038      3,000,000     2,535,180
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Valleycare Health Systems), “A”, 5.125%, 2031      2,000,000     1,538,420
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., “B”, 5.625%, 2042      4,000,000     3,766,960
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., Health Facilities (Memorial Health Services), “A”, 6%, 2023      1,500,000     1,519,395
Central California Joint Powers Health Financing (Community Hospitals of Central California), 5.625%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,073,030
Kaweah Delta Health Care District Rev., 6%, 2012 (c)      2,000,000     2,239,420
Rancho Mirage, CA, Joint Powers (Eisenhower Medical Center), 5.625%, 2014 (c)      3,000,000     3,330,600
Rancho Mirage, CA, Joint Powers (Eisenhower Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 2047      2,000,000     1,615,360
Santa Clara County, CA, Financing Authority Rev. (El Camino Hospital), AMBAC, 5.125%, 2041      2,600,000     2,296,814
Sierra View, CA, Local Health Care District Rev., 5.25%, 2037      1,870,000     1,532,465
Tahoe Forest California Hospital District, “A”, 5.85%, 2009 (c)      795,000     831,006
Tahoe Forest California Hospital District, “A”, 5.85%, 2022      205,000     191,851
     
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Turlock, CA, Health Facilities Rev. (Emanuel Medical Center), 5%, 2024    $ 500,000   $ 432,250
Valley Health Systems, CA, Partners Refunding Project, 6.875%, 2023 (d)      385,000     321,475
Washington Township, CA, Health Care Rev., 5%, 2018      1,000,000     984,030
West Contra Costa, CA, Healthcare District, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2029      2,000,000     1,689,800
           $ 54,420,349
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.9%      
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Paradise Valley Estates), 5.125%, 2022    $ 1,000,000   $ 968,620
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Senior Living Presbyterian Homes), 4.875%, 2036      1,000,000     766,130
La Verne, CA, COP (Brethren Hillcrest Homes), “B”, 6.625%, 2025      1,000,000     968,410
Millbrae, CA, Residential Facilities Rev. (Magnolia of Millbrae), “A”, 7.375%, 2027      425,000     417,533
           $ 3,120,693
Human Services - 0.6%      
California Statewide Communities Development Authority (Prides Industries), 7.125%, 2009 (c)    $ 1,455,000   $ 1,533,395
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Inland Regional Center), 5.375%, 2037      860,000     722,391
           $ 2,255,786
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 1.4%      
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Browning Ferris, Inc.), “A”, 5.8%, 2016    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,872,520
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “A”, 5.125%, 2031 (a)      2,250,000     2,092,118
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “A-2”, 5.4%, 2025      1,250,000     1,017,725
           $ 4,982,363
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.4%      
California Enterprise Development Authority Sewer Facilities Rev. (Anheuser-Busch), 5.3%, 2047    $ 1,000,000   $ 775,810
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project), 5.875%, 2022      960,000     861,619
           $ 1,637,429
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 1.8%      
ABAG Finance Authority Rev. (Jackson Lab), 5.75%, 2037    $ 2,615,000   $ 2,454,073
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Rev. (Walt Disney Family Museum), 5.25%, 2033      1,090,000     1,006,931

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued    
 
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - continued      
San Diego County, CA, COP (Burnham
Institute for Medical Research), 5%, 2034
   $ 1,000,000   $ 779,020
San Diego County, CA, COP (Burnham Institute), 6.25%, 2009 (c)      2,300,000     2,396,439
           $ 6,636,463
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 0.8%      
San Bernardino County, CA (Equity Residential/Redlands), “A”, 5.2%, 2029 (a)    $ 3,000,000   $ 3,043,770
Parking - 0.3%             
San Francisco, CA, Union Square, MBIA, 6%, 2020    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,069,900
Single Family Housing - Local - 2.8%             
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 4.95%, 2036    $ 3,400,000   $ 2,722,346
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 7.3%, 2031      15,000     15,068
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., GNMA, 5.4%, 2036      2,375,000     2,315,863
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., “A”, GNMA, 5.75%, 2044      1,910,000     1,899,495
California Rural Home Mortgage Finance Authority Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities Program, “B4”, GNMA, 6.35%, 2029      20,000     20,008
Pomona, CA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., ETM, GNMA, 7.375%, 2010 (c)      610,000     639,933
Pomona, CA, Single Family Mortgage Rev., ETM, GNMA, 7.5%, 2023 (c)      2,000,000     2,482,040
           $ 10,094,753
Single Family Housing - State - 2.4%      
California Housing Finance Agency Rev. Home Mortgage, “L”, 5.5%, 2038    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,780,100
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, FSA, 0%, 2019      870,000     427,100
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, MBIA, 0%, 2028      3,490,000     987,635
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, “E”, FGIC, 5.05%, 2026      2,480,000     2,189,071
California Housing Finance Agency Rev., Home Mortgage, “I”, 4.75%, 2031      3,000,000     2,355,720
           $ 8,739,626
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.9%      
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (West County Resource Recovery), “A”, 5.125%, 2014    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,000,270
South Bayside Waste Management Authority, California Solid Waste System Rev., AMBAC, 5.75%, 2020      2,100,000     2,154,705
           $ 3,154,975
State & Agency - Other - 1.2%      
Pasadena CA, COP, Old Pasadena Parking Facilities Project, 6.25%, 2018    $ 2,635,000   $ 2,878,790
     
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Agency - Other - continued      
Sacramento County, CA, COP, Capital Projects, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2018    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,548,195
           $ 4,426,985
State & Local Agencies - 13.6%      
Banning, CA, COP, Water Systems Improvement Project, ETM, AMBAC, 8%, 2019 (c)    $ 835,000   $ 1,019,644
Calabasas, CA, Certificate Participants (City Hall & Civic Center Project), AMBAC, 4.5%, 2041      1,000,000     787,570
California Department of Water Resources, Power Supply Rev., “C”, 5.25%, 2028      2,500,000     2,345,325
California Public Works Board Lease Rev., Department of Corrections State Prison, “A”, 7.4%, 2010      5,000,000     5,419,100
California Public Works Board, Department of Justice, “D”, 5.25%, 2020      1,565,000     1,592,481
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., SBHAC, 5%, 2038      3,500,000     3,170,895
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A”, FSA, 0% to 2010, 4.55% to 2022      3,000,000     2,355,630
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “A”, 5%, 2045      5,500,000     4,330,920
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,685,240
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “B”, 5.5%, 2013 (c)      7,000,000     7,457,380
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Enhanced, “B”, 5.625%, 2013 (c)      5,000,000     5,353,050
Los Angeles, CA, COP, Real Property Program, AMBAC, 5.3%, 2027      3,000,000     3,031,380
Pomona, CA, Public Financing Authority Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2042      3,735,000     3,215,536
Pomona, CA, Public Financing Authority Rev., “P”, 6.25%, 2010      2,130,000     2,236,862
Sacramento, CA, City Financing Authority Rev., Capital Improvement, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      1,635,000     1,733,541
San Francisco, CA, City & County, COP (San Bruno Jail No. 3), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2033      3,930,000     3,751,224
           $ 49,485,778
Tax - Other - 0.9%      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,815,840
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “E”, 5.875%, 2018      1,600,000     1,605,504
           $ 3,421,344
Tax Assessment - 4.6%      
Bay Area Governments Association, Tax Allocation, “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2033    $ 3,700,000   $ 3,305,987

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued    
 
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tax Assessment - continued      
Fontana, CA, Redevelopment Agency Tax Allocation (Jurupa Hills Redevelopment Project), “A”, 5.5%, 2027    $ 3,350,000   $ 3,389,229
La Mirada, CA, Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Rev., Community Facilities District No. 89-1, 5.7%, 2020      1,350,000     1,258,173
Orange County, CA, Community Facilities District, Special Tax (Rancho Santa Margarita), “A”, 5.55%, 2017      1,000,000     990,280
Poway, CA, Community Facilities District, Special Tax (Parkway Business Center), 6.5%, 2010      715,000     733,847
Poway, CA, Community Facilities District, Special Tax (Parkway Business Center), 6.75%, 2015      775,000     789,144
Riverside County, CA, Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation, “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2037      1,900,000     1,584,923
San Diego, CA, Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation (Centre City), “B”, AMBAC, 5.3%, 2020      1,250,000     1,264,438
Santa Fe Springs, CA, Community Development Commission, Tax Allocation, MBIA, 0%, 2026      4,720,000     1,451,778
Yuba, CA, Levee Financing Authority Rev. (Levee Financing Project), “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2038      2,170,000     1,930,150
           $ 16,697,949
Tobacco - 3.6%      
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “A”, 0%, 2050    $ 2,000,000   $ 73,440
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “B”, 0%, 2055      2,000,000     42,220
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 6.75%, 2013 (c)      2,645,000     2,957,295
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 6.25%, 2013 (c)      2,740,000     2,945,719
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A-1”, 5.75%, 2047      8,000,000     5,883,840
Inland Empire, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “C-1”, 0%, 2036      5,000,000     534,300
Silicon Valley Tobacco Securitization Authority, CA, Tobacco Settlement Rev. (Turbo-Santa Clara), “A”, 0%, 2036      5,000,000     529,750
           $ 12,966,564
Toll Roads - 1.7%      
Bay Area Toll Authority, Toll Bridge Rev. (San Francisco Bay Area), “F1”, 5.125%, 2047    $ 4,000,000   $ 3,591,600
Foothill/Eastern Corridor Agency, CA, Toll Road Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 7.1%, 2010 (c)      2,500,000     2,694,200
           $ 6,285,800
     
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - 8.7%      
Cabrillo, CA, Community College District Capital Appreciation, “A”, MBIA, 0%, 2028    $ 1,000,000   $ 302,620
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Claremont Graduate University), “A”, 6%, 2033      1,500,000     1,506,315
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Dominican University), 5%, 2036      1,150,000     892,975
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Fresno Pacific University), “A”, 6.75%, 2019      2,000,000     2,068,420
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lutheran University), “C”, 5%, 2029      2,500,000     2,109,000
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Santa Clara University), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2027      1,340,000     1,297,710
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University Financing Project), 5%, 2017      685,000     644,407
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University Financing Project), 5%, 2026      1,315,000     1,118,526
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of La Verne), “A”, 5%, 2029      1,500,000     1,256,265
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev., “B”, 6.625%, 2010 (c)      830,000     893,719
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev., “B”, 6.625%, 2010 (c)      170,000     183,051
California Municipal Finance Authority Rev. (Biola University), 5.8%, 2028      2,000,000     1,869,960
California State University Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2035      5,000,000     4,514,700
California Statewide Communities, Notre Dame de Namur University, 6.625%, 2033      1,000,000     918,660
Foothill-De Anza, CA, Community College District, “A”, AMBAC, 4.5%, 2031      5,000,000     4,240,700
Foothill-De Anza, CA, Community College District, Election of 1999, “B”, FGIC, 0%, 2025      1,500,000     551,970
Hastings College of the Law, CA, ASSD GTY, 4.75%, 2037      1,290,000     1,095,971
Santa Monica, CA (Community College District, 2002 Election), “C”, MBIA, 0%, 2027      2,000,000     606,600
University of California Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2033      4,000,000     3,736,880
University of California, “J”, FSA, 4.5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,598,760
           $ 31,407,209
Universities - Dormitories - 1.0%      
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Lancer Educational Student Housing Project), 5.625%, 2033    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,660,660
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Student Housing, SUCI East Campus), 6%, 2040      2,000,000     1,848,780
           $ 3,509,440
Universities - Secondary Schools - 1.1%      
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Escondido Charter High School), 7.5%, 2011 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,142,990

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued

   
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Secondary Schools - continued      
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev., Aspire Public Schools (Oakland Project), “A”, 7.25%, 2031    $ 930,000   $ 911,595
Los Angeles, CA, COP, 5.7%, 2018      1,900,000     1,934,770
           $ 3,989,355
Utilities - Investor Owned - 1.5%      
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.), MBIA, 5.35%, 2016    $ 3,500,000   $ 3,443,020
Chula Vista, CA, Industrial Development Rev. (San Diego Gas), “B”, 5%, 2027      2,500,000     2,087,800
           $ 5,530,820
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 1.6%      
Glendale, CA, Electric Works Rev., MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)    $ 1,420,000   $ 1,497,049
Glendale, CA, Electric Works Rev., MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,160,000     1,222,942
Northern California Power Agency Public Power Rev., 5.85%, 2010      880,000     921,193
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2017      800,000     780,968
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., 5.3%, 2018      250,000     231,473
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., “A”, 5.125%, 2013      1,000,000     993,490
           $ 5,647,115
Utilities - Other - 0.5%      
Southern California Public Power Authority (Natural Gas Project No. 1), “A”, 5%, 2033    $ 2,565,000   $ 1,934,241
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 9.3%             
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., 7%, 2012    $ 1,070,000   $ 1,216,002
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., FGIC, 5%, 2012 (c)      20,000     21,512
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued      
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., FGIC, 5%, 2029    $ 1,980,000   $ 1,895,850
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., ETM, 7%, 2012 (c)      20,000     23,064
California Department of Water Resources, Water Systems Rev., ETM, 7%, 2012 (c)      405,000     467,050
Chino Basin, CA, Desalter Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2035      1,000,000     903,360
Culver City, CA, Wastewater Facilities Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.6%, 2019      1,000,000     1,031,150
El Monte, CA, Water Authority Rev., Water Systems Project, AMBAC, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,065,000     1,155,685
Hollister, CA, Joint Powers Financing Authority Wastewater Rev. (Refining & Improvement Project), “1”, FSA, 5%, 2037      4,000,000     3,627,480
Livermore Amador Valley Water Management Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2031      4,875,000     4,472,666
Lodi, CA, Wastewater Systems Rev., FSA, 5%, 2032      1,000,000     922,870
Los Angeles California Department of Water & Power Waterworks Rev., “A-2”, AMBAC, 5%, 2044      1,745,000     1,560,362
Placerville, CA, Public Financing Authority Rev. (Wastewater Systems Refining & Improvement Project), XLCA, 5%, 2034      2,000,000     1,659,180
Sacramento County, CA, Sanitation District, Financing Authority Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2035      1,460,000     1,338,908
Southern California Metropolitan Water District Rev., 5.75%, 2018      10,000,000     10,976,000
West Sacramento, CA, Financing Authority Rev., Water Systems Improvement Project, FGIC, 5%, 2032      2,750,000     2,398,633
           $ 33,669,772
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $374,748,005)   $ 353,979,695
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 2.5%     8,929,473
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 362,909,168

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    115    $13,474,766    Dec-08    $223,425

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® FLORIDA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 96.7%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 6.0%
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2018    $ 1,000,000   $ 949,670
Lee County, FL, Airport Rev., “A”, FSA,
5.875%, 2018
     1,000,000     1,003,390
Miami-Dade County, FL, Aviation Rev. (Miami International Airport), “B”, FSA, 5%, 2041      1,000,000     890,950
Pensacola, FL, Airport Rev., “B”, MBIA,
5.625%, 2014
     440,000     445,183
           $ 3,289,193
General Obligations - Schools - 9.8%
Florida Board of Education, Capital Outlay, 9.125%, 2014    $ 2,600,000   $ 2,970,604
Florida Board of Education, Capital Outlay, ETM, 9.125%, 2014      400,000     502,748
Florida Board of Education, Public Education, “J”, 5%, 2032      1,000,000     949,410
Florida Board of Education, Public Education, “J”, 5%, 2033      1,000,000     947,060
           $ 5,369,822
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 21.2%
Citrus County, FL, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (Citrus Memorial Hospital), 6.25%, 2023    $ 430,000   $ 427,493
Hillsborough County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (University Community Hospital), MBIA, 6.5%, 2019      1,000,000     1,155,680
Hillsborough County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (University Community Hospital), “A”, 5.625%, 2029      300,000     258,501
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), “A”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)      380,000     417,669
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Rev. (Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana), Unrefunded Balance, “A”, 6.375%, 2031      120,000     113,585
Jacksonville, FL, Health Facilities Rev.
(Ascencion Health), “A”, 5.25%, 2032
     1,000,000     894,090
Jacksonville, FL, Health Facilities Rev.
(Brooks Health Systems), 5.25%, 2038
     500,000     406,485
Leesburg, FL, Hospital Rev.
(Leesburg Regional Medical Center), 5.5%, 2032
     750,000     650,783
Marion County, FL, Hospital District Rev.,
5.5%, 2009 (c) (f)
     480,000     498,014
Marion County, FL, Hospital District Rev.,
5.5%, 2014
     20,000     20,225
Marshall County, AL, Health Care Authority Rev., “A”, 6.25%, 2022      500,000     507,930
Martin County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Martin Memorial Medical Center), “A”,
5.75%, 2012 (c)
     500,000     552,160
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Miami Beach, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Mount Sinai Medical Center), “A”, 6.7%, 2019    $ 250,000   $ 230,645
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Exeter Hospital), 6%, 2024      500,000     515,105
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Orlando Regional Healthcare), 5.75%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,092,450
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Orlando Regional Healthcare), “C”, 5.25%, 2035      1,000,000     851,620
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing (Lifespan Obligated Group), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      500,000     557,610
South Broward, FL, Hospital District Rev.,
5%, 2036
     1,015,000     857,096
South Dakota Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Prairie Lakes Health Care System), 5.625%, 2032      500,000     442,205
Tallahassee, FL, Health Facilities Rev. (Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare), 6.25%, 2020      300,000     300,927
Tallahassee, FL, Health Facilities Rev. (Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center), MBIA, 6.625%, 2013      885,000     886,735
           $ 11,637,008
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.8%
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Seashore Gardens), 5.375%, 2036    $ 300,000   $ 225,456
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Orlando Lutheran Towers), 5.7%, 2026      250,000     210,965
           $ 436,421
Human Services - 0.6%
Orange County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (GF/Orlando Healthcare Facilities),
8.875%, 2021
   $ 300,000   $ 319,821
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 1.2%
Brazos River, TX, Brazoria County Environmental Rev. (Dow Chemical, Co.), “A-7”, 6.625%, 2033    $ 500,000   $ 486,075
Red River Authority, TX, Pollution Control Rev. (Celanese Project) “B”, 6.7%, 2030      200,000     175,094
           $ 661,169
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.5%
Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business & Industry Rev. (Republic Services, Inc.), 5.625%, 2026 (a)    $ 300,000   $ 279,318

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Other - 1.1%             
Park Creek Metropolitan District, CO, Rev. (Custodial Receipts), “CR-2”,
7.875%, 2032 (a)(n)
   $ 160,000   $ 165,336
Tooele County, UT, Hazardous Waste Treatment Rev. (Union Pacific Corp.), 5.7%, 2026      500,000     428,005
           $ 593,341
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 1.0%
Delta County, MI, Economic Development Corp., Environmental Improvements Rev. (Mead Westvaco Escanaba), “A”, 6.25%, 2012 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 549,330
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 1.8%
Palm Beach County, FL, Industrial Development Rev. (South Florida Fair Project), MBIA,
5.5%, 2020
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,004,320
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 0.5%
Madison County, FL, Rev. (Twin Oaks Project), “A”, 6%, 2025    $ 130,000   $ 115,406
Summit County, OH, Port Authority Building Rev. (Seville Project), “A”, 5.1%, 2025      200,000     169,748
           $ 285,154
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 3.5%
Bay County, FL, Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Andrews Place II Apartments),
FSA, 5%, 2035
   $ 500,000   $ 405,210
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Housing Rev. (Augustine Club Apartments), “D-1”, MBIA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      500,000     537,095
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Housing Rev. (Crossing at University Apartments), “Q-1”, AMBAC, 5.1%, 2018      945,000     907,994
Palm Beach County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev. (Westlake Apartments Project, Phase II), FSA, 4.3%, 2012      90,000     89,752
           $ 1,940,051
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 3.9%
Miami-Dade County, FL, Special Obligations, Capital Appreciation, “A”, MBIA, 0%, 2032    $ 2,000,000   $ 426,460
Pasco County, FL, Sales Tax Rev. (Half Central), AMBAC, 5%, 2023      1,000,000     950,830
Volusia County, FL, Tourist Development Tax Rev., FSA, 5%, 2034      815,000     778,333
           $ 2,155,623
Single Family Housing - Local - 0.8%
Brevard County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev. “B”, GNMA, 6.5%, 2022    $ 24,000   $ 24,822
Lee County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev. (Multi-County Program), “A-1”, GNMA,
7.2%, 2033
     25,000     25,425
Manatee County, FL, Housing Finance Mortgage Rev. (Single Family, Subordinated), Series 3, GNMA, 5.3%, 2028      45,000     44,871
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - Local - continued
Miami-Dade County, FL, Housing Finance Authority Rev. (Home Ownership Mortgage), “A-1”, GNMA, 5.2%, 2031    $ 360,000   $ 356,407
           $ 451,525
Single Family Housing - State - 2.1%
Florida Housing Finance Corp. Rev. (Homeowner Mortgage), “1”, GNMA, 4.8%, 2031    $ 905,000   $ 699,972
Florida Housing Finance Corp. Rev. (Homeowner Mortgage), “3”, 5.5%, 2039      500,000     457,955
           $ 1,157,927
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.3%
Delaware County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Resource Recovery Facilities Rev. (American Ref-Fuel Co.), “A”, 6.2%, 2019    $ 200,000   $ 178,580
State & Local Agencies - 4.2%
Florida Municipal Loan Council Rev., “C”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2022    $ 1,000,000   $ 974,720
Miami-Dade County School Board, FL, Certificates of Participation, “B”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2033      1,500,000     1,318,320
           $ 2,293,040
Tax - Other - 0.2%
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2024    $ 130,000   $ 113,679
Tax Assessment - 4.1%
Arborwood Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment (Master Infrastructure Projects), “B”, 5.1%, 2014    $ 185,000   $ 163,200
Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, FL, “A”, 5.125%, 2038      195,000     134,901
Concord Station Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 5%, 2015      145,000     124,467
Concorde Estates Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2011      190,000     182,890
Durbin Crossing Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B-1”,
4.875%, 2010
     195,000     184,807
Greyhawk Landing Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”,
6.25%, 2009
     50,000     49,768
Killarney Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.125%, 2009      90,000     89,065
Lakes by the Bay South Community Development District, FL, Rev., “B”, 5.3%, 2009      105,000     104,175
Middle Village Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”, 5.8%, 2022      85,000     75,128
Middle Village Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2009      35,000     34,671
New Port Tampa Bay Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5.3%, 2012      200,000     144,154
North Springs Improvement District, FL, Special Assessment (Parkland Golf Country Club), “B-2”, 5.125%, 2015      115,000     95,790

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tax Assessment - continued
Old Palm Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment (Palm Beach Gardens), “B”, 5.375%, 2014    $ 100,000   $ 86,618
Panther Trace II, Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 5%, 2010      80,000     76,639
Parkway Center Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”,
5.625%, 2014
     80,000     72,446
Sterling Hill Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, 5.5%, 2010      60,000     58,780
Tuscany Reserve Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”,
5.25%, 2016
     220,000     185,651
Villa Portofino West Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “A”,
5.35%, 2036
     185,000     133,922
Watergrass Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”, 4.875%, 2010      130,000     123,681
Wentworth Estates Community Development District, FL, Special Assessment, “B”,
5.125%, 2012
     155,000     140,641
           $ 2,261,394
Tobacco - 2.6%
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2030    $ 500,000   $ 409,135
Buckeye, OH, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Asset Backed, “A-2”, 5.875%, 2047      1,050,000     793,842
Louisiana Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., “2001-B”, 5.875%, 2039      250,000     214,375
           $ 1,417,352
Universities - Colleges - 2.9%
Florida Board Regents, Housing Rev., MBIA,
5.3%, 2020
   $ 610,000   $ 611,183
Miami-Dade County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Miami), “A”,
5.75%, 2028
     1,000,000     973,730
           $ 1,584,913
Universities - Dormitories - 3.9%
Florida Board Regents, Housing Rev. (University of Central Florida), FGIC, 5.25%, 2020    $ 1,185,000   $ 1,183,957
Florida Finance Authority, Capital Loan Projects Rev., “F”, MBIA, 5.125%, 2021      1,000,000     930,040
           $ 2,113,997
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Secondary Schools - 0.3%
Deerfield, IL, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Chicagoland Jewish High School Project),
6%, 2041
   $ 200,000   $ 171,302
Utilities - Investor Owned - 0.9%
Hillsborough County, FL, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control Rev. (Tempa Electric Co.), “A”, 5.65%, 2018    $ 500,000   $ 476,785
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 3.2%
Florida Power Agency Rev., “A”, 5%, 2031    $ 1,000,000   $ 872,950
Palm Coast, FL, Utility Systems Rev., MBIA,
5%, 2024
     250,000     231,380
St. Lucie West, FL, Utility Rev., MBIA,
5.25%, 2034
     720,000     667,721
           $ 1,772,051
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 19.3%
Miami Beach, FL, Stormwater Rev., FGIC,
5.25%, 2020
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,001,820
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2039      1,000,000     931,790
Pinellas County, FL, Sewer Rev., FSA, 5%, 2032      1,500,000     1,414,050
Polk County, FL, Utility Systems Rev., FGIC,
5%, 2023
     1,000,000     916,720
Polk County, FL, Utility Systems Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     881,820
Seminole County, FL, Water & Sewer Rev., Unrefunded Balance, MBIA, 6%, 2019      940,000     1,041,858
Tallahassee, FL, Consolidated Utility Systems Rev., 5%, 2037      1,000,000     943,120
Tampa Bay Water, FL, Regional Water Supply Authority, Utility System Rev., FGIC, 4.75%, 2033      2,115,000     1,808,029
Tampa Bay Water, FL, Regional Water Supply Authority, Utility System Rev., 5%, 2038      1,750,000     1,619,748
           $ 10,558,955
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $56,124,294)   $ 53,072,071
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 3.3%     1,805,698
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 54,877,769

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    25    $2,929,297    Dec-08    $57,273

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® GEORGIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 96.2%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 5.3%      
Atlanta, GA, Airport Passenger Facilities Rev., “J”, FSA, 5%, 2029    $ 750,000   $ 688,006
Atlanta, GA, Airport Passenger Facilities Rev., “J”, FSA, 5%, 2034      1,250,000     1,132,950
Atlanta, GA, Airport Rev., “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2033      1,000,000     961,480
Augusta, GA, Airport Rev., “B”, 5.35%, 2028      350,000     285,274
           $ 3,067,710
General Obligations - General Purpose - 3.8%
Atlanta & Fulton County, GA, Park Improvement, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2030    $ 500,000   $ 467,605
Lagrange-Troup County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2038      500,000     453,285
Macon Bibb County, GA, Urban Development Rev. (Bibb County Public Facilities Project), 5.5%, 2022      1,000,000     1,015,010
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.5%, 2032      275,000     249,865
           $ 2,185,765
General Obligations - Improvement - 1.9%
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 100,000   $ 80,344
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA, 6%, 2009 (c)(u)      1,000,000     1,040,360
           $ 1,120,704
General Obligations - Schools - 6.1%
Fayette County, GA, School District Rev., FSA, 0% to 2010, 4.9% to 2024    $ 575,000   $ 474,082
Forsyth County, GA, School District,
6%, 2010 (c)
     750,000     797,835
Fulton County, GA, School District, 6.375%, 2010      1,080,000     1,112,270
Wilkes County, GA, School District, 5%, 2024      1,115,000     1,116,695
           $ 3,500,882
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 10.3%
Brunswick, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Glynn-Brunswick Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2034    $ 750,000   $ 667,747
Carroll City-County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Tanner Medical Center), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2038      1,000,000     912,060
Chatham County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Memorial Health Medical Center), “A”,
6%, 2017
     350,000     323,155
Chatham County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev., Hospital Improvement (Memorial Health University), “A”, 5.375%, 2026      200,000     152,544
Coffee County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc.),
5%, 2026
     350,000     275,604
Houston County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev., Anticipation Certificates, 5.25%, 2042      500,000     423,725
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      435,000     387,746
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Royston, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Ty Cobb Healthcare System, Inc.), 6.125%, 2009    $ 80,000   $ 80,306
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      110,000     100,615
Tift County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev., Anticipation Certificates, AMBAC, 5%, 2022      2,000,000     1,913,780
Valdosta & Lowndes County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Southern Georgia Medical Center Project), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2027      500,000     477,445
Valdosta & Lowndes County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Southern Georgia Medical Center Project), 5%, 2033      240,000     197,321
           $ 5,912,048
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.7%
Fulton County, GA, Residential Care Facilities (Canterbury Court), “A”, 6.125%, 2034    $ 150,000   $ 128,382
Fulton County, GA, Residential Care Facilities (Lenbrook Project), “A”, 5%, 2027      150,000     116,322
Georgia Medical Center Hospital Authority Rev. (Spring Harbor Green Island Project),
5.25%, 2037
     200,000     147,758
           $ 392,462
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.8%
Savannah, GA, Economic Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Georgia Waste Management Project), “A”, 5.5%, 2016    $ 500,000   $ 462,170
Industrial Revenue - Other - 1.4%             
Cartersville, GA, Development Authority Waste & Water Facilities Rev. (Anheuser-Busch Project), 5.95%, 2032    $ 750,000   $ 670,898

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),

5.875%, 2022

     160,000     143,603
           $ 814,501
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 1.3%
Effingham County, GA, Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Fort James),
5.625%, 2018
   $ 150,000   $ 126,996
Rockdale County, GA, Development Authority Project Rev. (Visy Paper Project), “A”,
6.125%, 2034
     150,000     131,464
Savannah, GA, Economic Development Pollution (Union Camp Corp.), 6.15%, 2017      500,000     491,295
           $ 749,755

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 2.3%
East Point Housing Authority, Multi-Family Rev. (Laurel Ridge at Washington Road Apartments LP), FNMA, 5%, 2032 (a)    $ 500,000   $ 431,320
Hinesville, GA, Leased Housing Corp., “A”, FHA, 6.7%, 2017      900,000     901,278
           $ 1,332,598
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 2.8%
Metropolitan Atlanta, GA, Rapid Transit Authority Rev., “B”, FSA, 5%, 2037    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,383,750
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057      280,000     243,846
           $ 1,627,596
Single Family Housing - State - 4.4%
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority Rev.,
5.5%, 2032
   $ 1,000,000   $ 893,890
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority Rev., Single Family Mortgage, “A”, 5.6%, 2032      560,000     554,411
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority Rev., Single Family Mortgage, “C-2”, 5.1%, 2022      750,000     690,795
Georgia Housing & Finance Authority Rev., Single Family Mortgage, “D-2”, 5.2%, 2032      500,000     421,875
           $ 2,560,971
State & Agency - Other - 2.7%
County Commissioners of Georgia Assn., Leasing Program, Rockdale County, GA (Public Purpose Project), AMBAC, 5.625%, 2010 (c)    $ 335,000   $ 355,422
County Commissioners of Georgia Assn., Leasing Program, Rockdale County, GA (Public Purpose Project), AMBAC, 5.625%, 2020      165,000     169,848
Fulton County, GA, Facilities Corp., Fulton County, GA (Public Purpose Project), AMBAC, 5.9%, 2019      1,000,000     1,048,530
           $ 1,573,800
State & Local Agencies - 3.8%
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority Rev., “A”, 6.25%, 2009 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 526,110
De Kalb County, GA, Public Safety & Judicial Facilities Authority Rev., 5%, 2029      400,000     383,340
Fayette County, GA, Public Facilities Authority (Criminal Justice Center Project),
6.25%, 2010 (c)
     755,000     808,386
Gilmer County, GA, Building Authority Rev., Courthouse Project, “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2029      500,000     455,980
           $ 2,173,816
Tax - Other - 1.8%
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., RADIAN, 5.5%, 2018    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,007,110
Tax Assessment - 0.4%
Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation (Eastside Project), “B”, 5.6%, 2030    $ 150,000   $ 122,943
Atlanta, GA, Tax Allocation (Princeton Lakes Project), 5.5%, 2031      150,000     124,210
           $ 247,153
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tobacco - 0.5%
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 340,000   $ 296,691
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.2%             
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034    $ 535,000   $ 501,969
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, FSA, 5.5%, 2028      185,000     181,059
           $ 683,028
Universities - Colleges - 14.2%
Athens-Clarke County, GA, Unified Government Development Authority, Educational Facilities Rev., 0%, 2024    $ 250,000   $ 179,015
Athens-Clarke County, GA, Unified Government Development Authority, Educational Facilities Rev., 0%, 2031      250,000     172,212
Atlanta, GA, Development Authority Educational Facilities Rev. (Science Park LLC), 5%, 2032      500,000     436,155
Atlanta, GA, Development Authority Educational Facilities Rev. (Science Park LLC), 5%, 2039      500,000     425,555
Bleckley-Dodge County, GA, Student Housing Facilities Rev. (Middle Georgia College),
5.25%, 2038
     500,000     424,115
Fulton County, GA (Morehouse College), AMBAC, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      980,000     1,060,899
Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Georgia Tech Foundation Funding), “A”,
5%, 2031
     265,000     252,105
Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Georgia Tech Foundation), XLCA, 5%, 2032      500,000     456,860
Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Georgia Tech Foundation), “A”, 5.75%, 2017      1,000,000     1,062,080
Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Molecular Science Building), MBIA, 5%, 2034      1,000,000     935,640
Fulton County, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Spelman College), 5%, 2032      1,250,000     1,145,500
Marietta, GA, Development Facilities Authority Rev. (Life University), 7%, 2030      100,000     93,253
Private Colleges & Universities, GA, Authority Rev. (Emory University ), “C”, 5%, 2038      500,000     468,355
Savannah, GA, Economic Development Authority Rev. (College of Art & Design, Inc.), ETM,
6.2%, 2009 (c)
     160,000     162,571
South Regional, GA, Joint Development Authority Rev. (VSU Auxiliary Student Services), “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2036      1,000,000     920,640
           $ 8,194,955
Universities - Dormitories - 0.9%
Georgia Private College & University Authority Rev. (Mercer Housing Corp.), “A”, 6%, 2021    $ 500,000   $ 489,125
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 5.0%             
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority Power Rev., “A”, MBIA, 6.5%, 2020    $ 1,250,000   $ 1,441,650

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued
Monroe County, GA, Pollution Control Rev. (Oglethorpe Power Corp.), “A”, 6.8%, 2012    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,083,690
Summerville, GA, Public Utility Rev., Refunding & Improvement, 5.75%, 2012 (c)      350,000     380,775
           $ 2,906,115
Utilities - Other - 0.4%
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. Gas Rev., “B”,
5%, 2019
   $ 250,000   $ 207,595
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 24.2%
Atlanta, GA, Water & Wastewater Rev., FSA,
5%, 2037
   $ 870,000   $ 785,001
Atlanta, GA, Water & Wastewater Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2033      500,000     451,340
Augusta, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., FSA,
5.25%, 2034
     1,000,000     997,180
Cherokee County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., FSA, 5%, 2035 (f)      1,000,000     940,890
Clayton County, GA, Water Authority, Water & Sewer Rev., 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,067,740
Columbia County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., FGIC, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      470,000     498,722
Dahlonega, GA, Water & Wastewater Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.5%, 2037      1,000,000     981,490
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued
Fairburn, GA, Utility Rev., 5.75%, 2010 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 535,270
Forsyth County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority, 6.25%, 2010 (c)      1,105,000     1,176,560
Fulton County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., FGIC, 6.375%, 2014      100,000     108,159
Fulton County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., ETM, FGIC, 6.375%, 2014 (c)      2,150,000     2,336,685
Jackson County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority, “A”, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,078,550
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      1,000,000     961,560
Walton County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev. (Oconee-Hard Creek), FSA, 5%, 2038      750,000     708,135
Walton County, GA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev. (Walton-Hard Labor Creek Project), FSA,
5%, 2038
     1,000,000     949,830
           $ 13,950,412
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $57,554,931)   $ 55,456,962
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 3.8%     2,166,108
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 57,623,070

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    10    $1,171,719    Dec-08    $31,246

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 96.1%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport and Port Revenue - 0.9%             
Maryland Transportation Authority Rev. (Baltimore/Washington International Airport), “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2027    $ 1,000,000   $ 927,950
General Obligations - General Purpose - 8.3%
Baltimore, MD, “B”, 7.15%, 2009    $ 2,120,000   $ 2,223,710
Baltimore, MD, Public Improvement, “A”, FSA, 5%, 2027      1,050,000     1,024,800
Baltimore, MD, UT, Public Improvement, “A”, MBIA, 7%, 2009      1,000,000     1,046,870
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, 5.25%, 2026      2,330,000     2,085,373
Frederick County, MD, Public Facilities, 5.25%, 2009 (c)      2,000,000     2,063,640
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.375%, 2033      260,000     230,763
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      415,000     402,650
           $ 9,077,806
General Obligations - Improvement - 5.5%
Prince George’s County, MD, Unrefunded Balance, Public Improvement, FSA, 5.375%, 2009 (c)    $ 80,000   $ 83,227
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA, 5.5%, 2008 (c)(u)      2,000,000     2,072,580
Worcester County, MD, Public Improvement, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      1,620,000     1,707,221
Worcester County, MD, Public Improvement, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      2,030,000     2,139,295
           $ 6,002,323
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 20.7%
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032    $ 830,000   $ 739,837
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Adventist Healthcare), “A”, 5.75%, 2025      500,000     457,085
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Calvert Health System), 5.5%, 2039      1,000,000     910,620
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Carroll County General Hospital), 6%, 2037      1,000,000     974,510
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Health), “A”, 6%, 2020      245,000     251,767
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Health), “A”, ETM,
6%, 2020 (c)
     755,000     799,855
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Doctors Community Hospital), “A”, 5%, 2029      750,000     611,737
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Frederick Memorial Hospital), 5.125%, 2035    $ 1,000,000   $ 816,840
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Good Samaritan Hospital), ETM, 5.7%, 2009 (c)      560,000     573,742
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Johns Hopkins Hospital), 5%, 2021      750,000     741,668
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions), “A”, 5%, 2037      750,000     662,633
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lifebridge Health), 4.75%, 2038      965,000     832,129
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lifebridge Health), 4.75%, 2039      590,000     466,301
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medlantic/Helix Parent, Inc.), “A”, 5.25%, 2038      2,000,000     1,893,340
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), 5.5%, 2033      800,000     706,600
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), BHAC, 5.25%, 2046      2,000,000     1,869,800
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Mercy Medical Center), “A”, 5.5%, 2042      750,000     629,257
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (North Arundel Hospital), 6.5%, 2010 (c)      500,000     537,890
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Peninsula Regional Medical Center), 5%, 2036      1,000,000     835,020
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Suburban Hospital), “A”,
5.5%, 2016
     1,000,000     1,034,700
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Union Hospital of Cecil County Issue), 5.625%, 2032      1,000,000     920,660
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Union Hospital of Cecil County Issue), 5%, 2035      500,000     412,600
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Maryland Medical System), “A”, 5%, 2041      500,000     408,490
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Maryland Medical System), 6.625%, 2010 (c)      945,000     1,007,200
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Maryland Medical System), 5%, 2031      1,000,000     873,830

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington County Hospital), 5.75%, 2038    $ 500,000   $ 420,970
Maryland Industrial Development Authority, Economic Development Rev., RIBS, FSA, 6.698%, 2022 (p)      1,350,000     1,632,744
Montgomery County, MD, Economic Development Rev. (Trinity Healthcare Group), 5.125%, 2022      500,000     479,310
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      200,000     182,936
           $ 22,684,071
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 1.4%
Gaithersburg, MD, Economic Development Rev. (Asbury Maryland Obligations Group), “A”, 5.125%, 2036    $ 400,000   $ 322,388
Howard County, MD, Retirement Rev. (Vantage House Facilities), “B”, 5.25%, 2037      300,000     218,850
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Edenwald), “A”, 5.4%, 2037      350,000     293,765
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (King Farm Presbyterian Community), “A”, 5.3%, 2037      300,000     222,963
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Mercy Ridge), “A”, 6%, 2013 (c)      150,000     166,753
Westminster, MD, Economic Development Rev. (Carroll Lutheran Village), “A”, 6.25%, 2034      400,000     355,412
           $ 1,580,131
Human Services - 0.7%
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Economic Development Rev. (Lutheran World Relief Refugee), 5.25%, 2019    $ 270,000   $ 257,002
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Economic Development Rev. (Lutheran World Relief Refugee), 5.25%, 2029      565,000     495,076
           $ 752,078
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 1.4%
Baltimore, MD, Port Facilities Rev., Consolidated Coal Sales (Dupont), “A”, 6.5%, 2011    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,566,510
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.6%
Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority Resources Recovery Rev. (Baltimore Resco Retrofit Project), 5%, 2012    $ 690,000   $ 658,778
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.3%
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project), 5.875%, 2022    $ 375,000   $ 336,570
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 1.4%
Harford County, MD, Economic Development Rev. (Battelle Memorial Institute Project), 5.25%, 2034    $ 1,600,000   $ 1,549,760
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 4.6%
Baltimore, MD, City Housing Corp. Rev., FHA, 7.75%, 2009    $ 115,000   $ 114,767
Maryland Community Development Administration (Waters Landing II Apartments), “A”, GNMA, 5.875%, 2033      1,500,000     1,422,150
Maryland Community Development Administration, “A”, 5%, 2034      910,000     739,530
Maryland Community Development Administration, “A”, 5.1%, 2044      970,000     789,318
Maryland Community Development Administration, “A”, 5.05%, 2047      1,000,000     796,550
Maryland Community Development Administration, “B”, FNMA, 5%, 2039      500,000     400,645
Maryland Community Development Administration, “D”, 5%, 2032      1,000,000     821,550
           $ 5,084,510
Parking - 1.3%
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions), AMBAC, 5%, 2034    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,416,945
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.3%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057    $ 335,000   $ 291,745
Single Family Housing - Local - 0.0%
Prince George’s County, MD, Housing Single Family Collateral, “A”, 7.4%, 2032    $ 5,000   $ 5,022
Prince George’s County, MD, Housing Single Family Collateral, “A”, GNMA, 5.6%, 2034      30,000     30,068
           $ 35,090
Single Family Housing - State - 4.6%
Maryland Community Development Administration Housing, 5.1%, 2037    $ 1,000,000   $ 829,130
Maryland Community Development Administration Housing, 5.65%, 2048      1,000,000     944,240
Maryland Community Development Administration Housing, “A”, 5.875%, 2016      810,000     806,039
Maryland Community Development Administration Residential, “B”, 4.75%, 2019      305,000     277,519
Maryland Community Development Administration, “I”, 6%, 2041      865,000     871,280
Montgomery County, MD, Housing Opportunities Commission (Single Family Mortgage Rev.), “B”, 4.55%, 2026      1,505,000     1,195,647
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Home Mortgage Rev., Mortgage Backed Securities, “A”, 4.75%, 2023      175,000     152,245
           $ 5,076,100

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Agency - Other - 4.2%
Howard County, MD, COP, 8%, 2019    $ 805,000   $ 1,042,572
Howard County, MD, COP, 8%, 2019      385,000     498,621
Howard County, MD, COP, 8%, 2019      680,000     880,682
Howard County, MD, COP, “B”, 8.15%, 2021      450,000     583,425
Maryland Department of Transportation, Port Administration Facilities Project, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2020      1,690,000     1,650,910
           $ 4,656,210
State & Local Agencies - 6.4%
Prince George’s County, MD, Lease Development Authority Rev., MBIA, 0%, 2009    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,467,015
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013      1,000,000     1,071,060
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., Commonwealth Appropriations, “E”, 5.7%, 2010 (c)      1,235,000     1,287,574
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., ETM, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2016      3,040,000     3,247,115
           $ 7,072,764
Tax - Other - 1.7%
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022    $ 1,000,000   $ 907,920
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “E”, 5.875%, 2018      1,000,000     1,003,440
           $ 1,911,360
Tax Assessment - 2.3%
Anne Arundel County, MD, Special Obligations (Arundel Mills Project), 5.125%, 2029 (f)    $ 1,555,000   $ 1,556,026
Baltimore, MD, Special Obligation, “A”, 7%, 2038      400,000     365,664
Brunswick, MD, Special Obligation (Brunswick Crossing Special Taxing), 5.5%, 2036      250,000     186,415
Prince George’s County, MD, Special Obligation (National Harbor Project), 5.2%, 2034      500,000     395,130
           $ 2,503,235
Tobacco - 0.7%
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 215,000   $ 187,613
Guam Economic Development Authority Tobacco Settlement, “B”, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      400,000     425,180
Virgin Islands Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5%, 2021      195,000     181,253
           $ 794,046
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.2%
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2033    $ 1,365,000   $ 1,282,213
Universities - Colleges - 13.0%
Annapolis, MD, Economic Development Rev. (St. John’s College), 5.5%, 2018    $ 180,000   $ 180,146
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued
Anne Arundel County, MD, Economic Development (Community College Project), 5.25%, 2028    $ 1,600,000   $ 1,500,384
Frederick County, MD, Educational Facilities Rev. (Mount St. Mary’s College), 5%, 2030      1,000,000     815,950
Frederick County, MD, Educational Facilities Rev. (Mount St. Mary’s College), “A”, 5.7%, 2010 (c)      850,000     895,424
Maryland Health & Higher Education (Loyola College), “A”, 5%, 2040      1,000,000     888,480
Maryland Health & Higher Education (Maryland Institute College of Art), 5%, 2030      750,000     616,395
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Goucher College), 5.375%, 2025      500,000     479,965
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Johns Hopkins University), “A”, 5%, 2032      2,000,000     1,919,320
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Loyola College), “A”,
5.125%, 2045
     1,600,000     1,451,952
Montgomery County, MD, Rev. Authority (Maryland Institute College of Art), “A”, 5%, 2027      1,950,000     1,897,018
Morgan State University, MD, Academic, MBIA, 6.05%, 2015      1,500,000     1,637,505
Westminster, MD, Educational Facilities Rev. (McDaniel College, Inc.), 5.5%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,083,650
Westminster, MD, Educational Facilities Rev. (McDaniel College, Inc.), 5%, 2031      1,000,000     861,370
           $ 14,227,559
Universities - Dormitories - 3.1%
Maryland Economic Development Corp. (Morgan State University Project), “A”, 6%, 2034    $ 1,000,000   $ 845,970
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Collegiate Housing (Salisbury), “A”, 6%, 2019      1,000,000     1,003,550
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Collegiate Housing Rev. (Towson University), “A”, 5.75%, 2029      1,000,000     903,750
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Student Housing Rev. (University of Maryland), 5.75%, 2033      750,000     691,605
           $ 3,444,875
Universities - Secondary Schools - 0.7%
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Washington Christian Academy), 5.5%, 2038    $ 500,000   $ 381,050
Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority, Economic Development Authority Rev. (Our Lady of Good Council), “A”, 6%, 2035    $ 400,000   $ 361,324
           $ 742,374

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 4.2%
Guam Power Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5.25%, 2015    $ 3,360,000   $ 3,389,702
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “NN”, 5.125%, 2013 (c)      1,150,000     1,238,792
           $ 4,628,494
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 6.6%
Baltimore, MD, Rev., LEVRRS, MBIA, 8.268%, 2020 (p)    $ 3,000,000   $ 3,593,220
Baltimore, MD, Wastewater Rev. Project, “A”, MBIA, 5.65%, 2020      2,000,000     2,197,740
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028    $ 400,000   $ 373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      1,000,000     961,560
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., ETM, 10.25%, 2009 (c)      80,000     82,934
           $ 7,208,754
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $109,582,047)   $ 105,512,251
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 3.9%     4,310,066
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 109,822,317

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      40      $4,686,875      Dec-08      $83,454

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 97.5%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 2.9%             
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2033    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,792,279
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., “C”, 6%, 2010 (c)      900,000     947,385
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., “C”, 6.125%, 2010 (c)      1,460,000     1,539,088
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., ETM, 13%, 2013 (c)      485,000     614,674
           $ 5,893,426
General Obligations - General Purpose - 13.8%
Boston, MA, “A”, 5.75%, 2010 (c)    $ 3,645,000   $ 3,802,537
Brookline, MA, 5.375%, 2019      1,800,000     1,844,603
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “B”, 5.25%, 2028      2,500,000     2,433,749
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “B”, ETM, FGIC, 7%, 2009 (c)      380,000     393,087
Greater Lawrence, MA, Sanitation District, MBIA, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      1,640,000     1,741,286
Lynn, MA, AMBAC, 5.125%, 2018      3,690,000     3,743,836
Massachusetts Consolidated Loan, “A”, 6%, 2010 (c)      3,000,000     3,160,320
Massachusetts Consolidated Loan, “B”, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,053,860
Massachusetts Consolidated Loan, “C”, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,575,120
Middleborough, MA, FGIC, 5.6%, 2010 (c)      75,000     78,671
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.25%, 2030      380,000     332,831
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      605,000     604,353
Salisbury, MA, MBIA, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      2,790,000     3,012,726
Sutton, MA, MBIA, 5.5%, 2017      1,000,000     1,032,000
Sutton, MA, MBIA, 5.5%, 2019      1,000,000     1,028,480
Westford, MA, FGIC, 5.25%, 2010 (c)      2,250,000     2,362,905
           $ 28,200,364
General Obligations - Improvement - 1.7%
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 395,000   $ 317,358
Worcester, MA, “A”, FSA, 6%, 2010 (c)      2,955,000     3,137,855
           $ 3,455,213
General Obligations - Schools - 1.9%
Narragansett, MA, Regional School District, AMBAC, 6%, 2019    $ 1,720,000   $ 1,791,603
Tantasquama, MA, Regional School District, FSA, 5.375%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,121,740
           $ 3,913,343
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 13.9%
Indiana Health & Educational Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.), FSA, 5.25%, 2041    $ 1,000,000   $ 914,740
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Massachusetts Biomedical Research), “C”, 6.375%, 2016    $ 50,000   $ 52,201
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Caregroup, Inc.), 5.125%, 2038      1,000,000     833,900
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., 6.5%, 2012 (c)      15,000     16,663
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., 5.25%, 2038      2,000,000     1,658,040
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Bay State Medical Center), “F”, 5.75%, 2033      2,000,000     1,852,860
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Berkshire Health Systems), “E”, 6.25%, 2031      1,350,000     1,288,359
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Caritas Christi), “B”, 6.25%, 2022      20,000     19,284
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Catholic Health East Issue), 5.5%, 2012 (c)      1,575,000     1,713,632
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Healthcare Systems), 6%, 2012 (c)      210,000     230,070
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Healthcare Systems), 6.5%, 2017      60,000     62,767
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Healthcare Systems), 6%, 2031      790,000     790,261
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Jordan Hospital), “D”, 5.25%, 2018      1,330,000     1,183,115
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Lahey Clinic), “D”, 5.25%, 2037      1,550,000     1,358,870
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Milford-Whitinsville Hospital), “C”, 5.25%, 2018      1,500,000     1,419,630
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Milford-Whitinsville Hospital), “D”, 6.35%, 2012 (c)      300,000     334,359
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Milton Hospital), “C”, 5.5%, 2016      800,000     776,872
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (New England Medical Center Hospital), “H”, FGIC, 5.375%, 2012 (c)      815,000     871,602
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (New England), “H”, FGIC, 5%, 2012 (c)      45,000     47,555
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (New England), “H”, FGIC, 5%, 2025      1,090,000     930,217

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (North Adams Regional Hospital), “C”, 6.625%, 2018    $ 475,000   $ 475,100
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Partners Healthcare Systems), “C”, 5.75%, 2021      100,000     103,572
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Partners Healthcare Systems), “G”, 5%, 2032      2,000,000     1,765,520
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Quincy Medical Center), “A”, 6.5%, 2038      1,000,000     897,080
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (South Shore Hospital), 5.625%, 2009 (c)      1,260,000     1,301,177
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (South Shore), 5.625%, 2019      740,000     741,510
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital), “C”, 6.5%, 2021      1,000,000     1,003,100
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., “C”, 4.5%, 2035      1,045,000     806,092
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev., Capital Appreciation (Massachusetts Biomedical Research), “A”, 0%, 2010      5,300,000     5,012,051
           $ 28,460,199
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.6%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Adventcare), “A”, 6.75%, 2037    $ 500,000   $ 428,875
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Linden Ponds, Inc.), “A”, 5.75%, 2035      500,000     389,185
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Loomis Communities, Inc.), “A”, 6.9%, 2032      530,000     505,191
           $ 1,323,251
Healthcare Revenue - Other - 0.8%
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Dana Faber Cancer Institute), “K”, 5%, 2037    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,722,380
Human Services - 0.5%
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Learning Center for Deaf Children), “C”, 6.1%, 2019    $ 1,000,000   $ 968,540
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - 1.5%
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev. (U.S. Airways), MBIA, 5.875%, 2016    $ 1,900,000   $ 1,853,621
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., Special Facilities (U.S. Airways), “A”, MBIA, 5.625%, 2011      1,140,000     1,123,014
           $ 2,976,635
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.8%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 5.5%, 2027 (a)    $ 750,000   $ 710,303
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), “B”, 6.9%, 2029 (a)      1,000,000     1,019,950
           $ 1,730,253
Industrial Revenue - Other - 2.1%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev., Resource Recovery (Fluor Corp.), 5.625%, 2019    $ 1,675,000   $ 1,686,558
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Welch Foods, Inc.), 5.6%, 2017      2,100,000     2,113,419
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project), 5.875%, 2022      595,000     534,024
           $ 4,334,001
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 2.8%
Martha’s Vineyard, MA, Land Bank Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2029    $ 785,000   $ 750,939
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (WGBH Educational Foundation), “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2012 (c)      3,000,000     3,239,010
Massachusetts Port Authority Facilities Rev. (Boston Fuel Project), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2024      2,000,000     1,689,680
           $ 5,679,629
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 7.2%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Credit Housing-Chelsea Homes), “I-A”, LOC, 5%, 2024    $ 1,185,000   $ 1,048,642
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Morville House Apartments), “A”, LOC, 4.95%, 2023      2,500,000     2,221,025
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 5%, 2028      2,325,000     1,934,842
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 5.2%, 2037      1,500,000     1,225,080
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “E”, 5%, 2028      3,000,000     2,558,280
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “F”, 5.125%, 2034      720,000     597,550
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “P”, 5%, 2023      1,240,000     1,099,024
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “P”, 5.1%, 2033      1,565,000     1,294,709
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., “P”, 5.2%, 2045      1,445,000     1,186,287
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Rev., Rental Mortgage, “A”, AMBAC, 5.7%, 2020      1,475,000     1,476,180
           $ 14,641,619
Parking - 0.6%
Rail Connections, Inc., Massachusetts Rev. (Route 128 Parking Garage), “A”, 6%, 2009 (c)    $ 450,000   $ 471,222

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Parking - continued
Rail Connections, Inc., Massachusetts Rev. (Route 128 Parking Garage), “A”, 6%, 2009 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 523,580
Rail Connections, Inc., Massachusetts Rev. (Route 128 Parking Garage), “A”, 6%, 2009 (c)      250,000     261,790
           $ 1,256,592
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 4.4%
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Rev., “B”, 5.25%, 2033    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,930,700
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Rev., 0%, 2034      6,000,000     1,187,940
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Rev., AMBAC, 4.75%, 2032      2,915,000     2,479,995
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax, “A”, AMBAC, 4.5%, 2035      1,000,000     818,190
Route 3 North Transit Improvement Associates Rev., MBIA, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,578,255
           $ 8,995,080
Single Family Housing Revenue - Local - 1.4%
Boston Housing Authority Capital Program Rev., FSA, 5%, 2028    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,887,890
Single Family Housing - State - 2.9%
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, “138”, 5.35%, 2033    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,878,960
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Rev., “102”, 5%, 2029      1,500,000     1,244,430
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Rev., “122”, 4.85%, 2031      1,625,000     1,273,773
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Housing Rev., “128”, FSA, 4.875%, 2038      1,990,000     1,557,792
           $ 5,954,955
Solid Waste Revenue - 1.1%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 6.7%, 2014    $ 505,000   $ 521,332
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency, Resource Recovery Rev. (Ogden Haverhill Associates), “A”, 5.6%, 2019      1,925,000     1,687,224
           $ 2,208,556
State & Agency - Other - 0.6%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Visual & Performing Arts Project), 6%, 2015    $ 1,235,000   $ 1,332,232
State & Local Appropriation - 2.6%
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., ETM, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2016    $ 5,000,000   $ 5,340,650
Student Loan Revenue - 2.1%
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “E”, AMBAC, 5%, 2015    $ 90,000   $ 86,280
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “Issue E”, AMBAC, 5.3%, 2016      1,490,000     1,441,158
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Student Loan Revenue - continued
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “Issue G”, “A”, MBIA, 6.05%, 2017    $ 40,000   $ 38,169
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “H”, 6.35%, 2030      3,000,000     2,756,910
           $ 4,322,517
Tax - Other - 2.2%
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Unrefunded Balance, “A”, 5.75%, 2018    $ 320,000   $ 331,456
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022      2,950,000     2,678,364
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “E”, 5.875%, 2018      1,420,000     1,424,885
           $ 4,434,705
Tax Assessment - 0.3%
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Rev., 5.25%, 2010 (c)    $ 370,000   $ 386,990
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Rev., 5.25%, 2030      245,000     245,828
           $ 632,818
Tobacco - 0.5%
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 620,000   $ 541,024
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.5%, 2039      400,000     348,076
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “A”, 0%, 2050      2,000,000     73,440
           $ 962,540
Universities - Colleges - 21.9%
Massachusetts College Building Authority Project Rev., “A”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2023    $ 1,000,000   $ 979,030
Massachusetts College Building Authority Project Rev., “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2043      2,110,000     1,850,871
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Wheelock College), “C”, 5.25%, 2037      1,500,000     1,291,650
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Boston College), “P”, 5%, 2042      2,500,000     2,323,375
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Curry College), “A”, ACA, 5%, 2036      2,000,000     1,613,940
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Hampshire College), 5.7%, 2034      1,000,000     930,980
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy), “B”, 6.625%, 2010 (c)      50,000     53,045
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Massachusetts College of Pharmacy), “C”, 5.75%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,103,690
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Mount Holyoke College), 5.125%, 2021      1,000,000     1,009,720
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (New England Conservatory of Music), 5.25%, 2038      2,000,000     1,765,600

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Olin College), “B”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2033    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,776,950
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Simmons College), XLCA, 5.25%, 2026      2,000,000     1,808,960
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Smith College), 5%, 2035      1,000,000     945,010
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Western New England College), 6.125%, 2012 (c)      1,115,000     1,248,521
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. Higher Education (Smith College), 5.5%, 2010 (c)      1,210,000     1,282,261
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., 5%, 2033      1,000,000     881,730
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev., 5%, 2035 (f)      3,000,000     2,913,540
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Simmons College), “D”, AMBAC, 6.05%, 2010 (c)      1,745,000     1,879,976
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Umass Worcester) ,”B”, FGIC, 5.125%, 2019      1,005,000     1,005,412
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Massachusetts), “A”, FGIC, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      2,170,000     2,317,820
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Massachusetts), “A”, FGIC, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      2,395,000     2,563,943
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Massachusetts), “A”, FGIC, 5.85%, 2010 (c)      1,200,000     1,286,964
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of Massachusetts), “C”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      3,000,000     3,234,720
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wellesley College), 5%, 2033      1,000,000     961,490
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Wheelock College), “B”, MBIA, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      3,275,000     3,514,599
Massachusetts Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Williams College), “H”, 5%, 2028      1,000,000     973,010
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Brandeis University), “C”, MBIA, 0%, 2009      1,000,000     972,350
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Brandeis University), “C”, MBIA, 0%, 2010      1,000,000     939,380
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Brandeis University), “C”, MBIA, 0%, 2011      500,000     450,790
           $ 44,879,327
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Secondary Schools - 4.4%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Belmont Hill School), 4.375%, 2031    $ 2,260,000   $ 1,828,227
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Belmont Hill School), 4.5%, 2036      1,000,000     816,640
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Dexter School), 4.75%, 2032      1,130,000     992,434
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Dexter School), 5%, 2037      1,000,000     908,390
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Middlesex School), 5.125%, 2023      500,000     493,570
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Xaverian Brothers High School), 5.55%, 2019      1,000,000     1,002,930
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Xaverian Brothers High School), 5.65%, 2029      1,000,000     937,860
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency Rev. (Concord Academy), 5.5%, 2027      2,000,000     2,023,260
           $ 9,003,311
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 1.0%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Devens Electric Systems), 5.625%, 2016    $ 725,000   $ 738,579
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Rev., “V”, FSA, 5.25%, 2027      1,365,000     1,314,454
           $ 2,053,033
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 1.0%
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust Rev., Unrefunded Balance, “5”, 5.75%, 2017    $ 25,000   $ 25,684
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, “10”, 5%, 2029      160,000     156,146
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, “10”, 5%, 2034      145,000     140,095
Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust, “A”, 5%, 2032      75,000     72,760
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General, Rev., “A”, FGIC, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,067,200
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, General, Rev., “J”, FSA, 5%, 2023      500,000     490,730
           $ 1,952,615
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $206,205,394)   $ 199,515,674
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 2.5%     5,098,818
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 204,614,492

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      50      $5,858,594      Dec-08      $155,763

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Portfolio Footnotes:

 

(a) Mandatory tender date is earlier than stated maturity date.
(c) Refunded Bond
(d) Non-income producing security – in default.
(f) All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.
(n) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $169,336 representing 0.30% of net assets for the Florida Fund.
(p) Primary inverse floater.
(u) Underlying security deposited into special purpose trust (“the trust”) by investment banker upon creation of self-deposited inverse floaters.

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

COP   Certificate of Participation    
ETM   Escrowed to Maturity    
LOC   Letter of Credit    
Insurers   Inverse Floaters
ACA   ACA Financial Guaranty Corp.   LEVRRS   Leveraged Reverse Rate Security
AMBAC   AMBAC Indemnity Corp.   RIBS   Residual Interest Bonds
ASSD GTY   Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.    
BHAC   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.    
CALHF   California Health Construction Loan Insurance    
CHFC   California Health Facilities Construction Program    
CIFG   CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty    
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.    
FHA   Federal Housing Administration    
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Assn.    
FSA   Financial Security Assurance Inc.    
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Assn.    
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.    
RADIAN   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.    
SBHAC   Secondary Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.    
XLCA   XL Capital Insurance Co.    

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Statements

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 9/30/08 (unaudited)

These statements represent each fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of each fund.

 

    

Alabama

Fund

    

Arkansas

Fund

    

California

Fund

    

Florida

Fund

 

Assets

                           

Investments –

           

Identified cost

   $76,162,262      $147,057,000      $374,748,005      $56,124,294  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   (2,353,627 )    (4,245,129 )    (20,768,310 )    (3,052,223 )

Total investments, at value

   $73,808,635      $142,811,871      $353,979,695      $53,072,071  

Cash

   224,652      5,595,599      8,921,254      755,678  

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

        53,125      305,469      66,406  

Receivable for investments sold

   1,123,676           2,819,006      80,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

   1,872      51,655      836,337       

Interest receivable

   1,107,032      1,941,308      5,007,329      1,103,757  

Other assets

   202      308      695      178  

Total assets

   $76,266,069      $150,453,866      $371,869,785      $55,078,090  

Liabilities

                           

Distributions payable

   $104,106      $222,621      $636,196      $107,505  

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   501,455      5,250,584      5,423,918       

Payable for fund shares reacquired

   21,467      85,135      2,755,894      49,999  

Payable to affiliates

           

Management fee

   1,248      2,390      6,010      907  

Shareholder servicing costs

   9,202      12,124      31,214      7,040  

Distribution and service fees

   1,354      3,217      15,070      423  

Administrative services fee

   118      178      366      100  

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   8,742      8,394      17,626      8,385  

Payable for interest expense and fees

   2,629      36,010      27,783       

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   23,100      27,063      46,540      25,962  

Total liabilities

   $673,421      $5,647,716      $8,960,617      $200,321  

Net assets

   $75,592,648      $144,806,150      $362,909,168      $54,877,769  

Net assets consist of

                           

Paid-in capital

   $77,375,836      $148,126,571      $387,920,872      $57,744,535  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (2,353,627 )    (4,219,754 )    (20,544,885 )    (2,994,850 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   702,170      1,120,270      (4,974,622 )    (5,365 )

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   (131,731 )    (220,937 )    507,803      133,449  

Net assets

   $75,592,648      $144,806,150      $362,909,168      $54,877,769  

 

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Alabama

Fund

  

Arkansas

Fund

  

California

Fund

  

Florida

Fund

Net assets

           

Class A

   $67,976,835    $138,420,593    $309,024,753    $49,014,494

Class B

   7,615,813    6,385,557    25,391,440    5,863,275

Class C

         28,492,975   

Total net assets

   $75,592,648    $144,806,150    $362,909,168    $54,877,769

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

           

Class A

   7,001,345    14,782,650    58,936,455    5,395,235

Class B

   784,479    681,296    4,842,039    645,287

Class C

         5,415,537   

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

   7,785,824    15,463,946    69,194,031    6,040,522

Class A shares

           

Net asset value per share
(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $9.71    $9.36    $5.24    $9.08

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

   $10.19    $9.83    $5.50    $9.53

Class B shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share
(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $9.71    $9.37    $5.24    $9.09

Class C shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share
(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $—    $—    $5.26    $—

On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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At 9/30/08   

Georgia

Fund

    

Maryland

Fund

     Massachusetts
Fund
 

Assets

                    

Investments –

        

Identified cost

   $57,554,931      $109,582,047      $206,205,394  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   (2,097,969 )    (4,069,796 )    (6,689,720 )

Total investments, at value

   $55,456,962      $105,512,251      $199,515,674  

Cash

   734,002      2,972,853      2,295,239  

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

   26,563      106,250      132,813  

Receivable for investments sold

   1,186,086      680,000       

Receivable for fund shares sold

   822      147,267      63,329  

Interest receivable

   903,608      1,643,661      3,211,754  

Other assets

   157      270      396  

Total assets

   $58,308,200      $111,062,552      $205,219,205  

Liabilities

                    

Distributions payable

   $73,477      $143,363      $354,863  

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   500,715      1,003,500       

Payable for fund shares reacquired

   70,283      32,024      166,948  

Payable to affiliates

        

Management fee

   953      1,811      3,371  

Shareholder servicing costs

   5,988      11,144      16,284  

Distribution and service fees

   1,045      2,492      4,656  

Administrative services fee

   103      147      229  

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   9,903      12,701      12,670  

Payable for interest expense and fees

   2,626      5,257       

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   20,037      27,796      45,692  

Total liabilities

   $685,130      $1,240,235      $604,713  

Net assets

   $57,623,070      $109,822,317      $204,614,492  

Net assets consist of

                    

Paid-in capital

   $58,224,602      $113,305,917      $207,493,872  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (2,066,723 )    (3,986,342 )    (6,533,957 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   1,424,564      380,295      4,456,931  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   40,627      122,447      (802,354 )

Net assets

   $57,623,070      $109,822,317      $204,614,492  

 

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Georgia

Fund

  

Maryland

Fund

   Massachusetts
Fund

Net assets

        

Class A

   $51,564,058    $99,184,471    $184,383,393

Class B

   6,059,012    10,637,846    20,231,099

Total net assets

   $57,623,070    $109,822,317    $204,614,492

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

        

Class A

   5,081,992    9,637,277    17,756,071

Class B

   595,000    1,034,096    1,945,072

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

   5,676,992    10,671,373    19,701,143

Class A shares

        

Net asset value per share
(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $10.15    $10.29    $10.38

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

   $10.66    $10.80    $10.90

Class B shares

        

Net asset value and offering price per share
(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $10.18    $10.29    $10.40

On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A and Class B shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 9/30/08 (unaudited)

These statements describe how much each fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. They also describe any gains or losses generated by each fund’s operations.

 

    

Alabama

Fund

    

Arkansas

Fund

    

California

Fund

    

Florida

Fund

 

Net investment income

                           

Interest

   $1,934,665      $3,621,375      $10,888,622      $1,666,480  

Expenses

           

Management fee

   $206,729      $384,708      $1,028,370      $150,840  

Distribution and service fees

   131,042      100,306      444,034      25,526  

Shareholder servicing costs

   22,486      37,003      104,111      18,312  

Administrative services fee

   10,715      15,190      31,272      9,306  

Independent trustees’ compensation

   2,023      3,156      6,485      2,021  

Custodian fee

   8,984      12,200      31,686      9,669  

Shareholder communications

   3,312      6,207      16,818      3,622  

Auditing fees

   20,839      20,839      20,839      20,839  

Legal fees

   2,244      1,945      4,308      1,224  

Registration fees

                  13,356  

Interest expense and fees

   22,751      85,278      176,462       

Miscellaneous

   20,217      27,298      48,034      7,803  

Total expenses

   $451,342      $694,130      $1,912,419      $262,518  

Fees paid indirectly

   (2,707 )    (4,713 )    (8,933 )    (1,015 )

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (87,040 )    (161,338 )    (432,252 )    (63,371 )

Net expenses

   $361,595      $528,079      $1,471,234      $198,132  

Net investment income

   $1,573,070      $3,093,296      $9,417,388      $1,468,348  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments                            

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)
Investment transactions

   $106,026      $258,044      $(827,554 )    $(15,100 )

Futures contracts

   29,002      57,934      237,198      23,121  

Swap transactions

   58,690      46,233           21,695  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $193,718      $362,211      $(590,356 )    $29,716  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Investments

   $(3,598,407 )    $(6,868,881 )    $(21,607,060 )    $(3,605,401 )

Futures contracts

        10,874      183,145      52,540  

Swap transactions

   (27,659 )    (51,308 )         (25,654 )

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(3,626,066 )    $(6,909,315 )    $(21,423,915 )    $(3,578,515 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(3,432,348 )    $(6,547,104 )    $(22,014,271 )    $(3,548,799 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(1,859,278 )    $(3,453,808 )    $(12,596,883 )    $(2,080,451 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months ended 9/30/08   

Georgia

Fund

    

Maryland

Fund

     Massachusetts
Fund
 

Net investment income

                    

Interest

   $1,526,176      $3,107,542      $4,765,137  

Expenses

        

Management fee

   $150,521      $298,868      $555,063  

Distribution and service fees

   98,001      240,214      449,520  

Shareholder servicing costs

   17,025      42,649      65,652  

Administrative services fee

   9,324      13,036      19,440  

Independent trustees’ compensation

   1,941      3,379      6,150  

Custodian fee

   7,313      13,187      18,571  

Shareholder communications

   2,862      7,421      10,413  

Auditing fees

   20,839      20,839      20,839  

Legal fees

   1,176      1,795      2,576  

Interest expense and fees

   6,159      45,520      62,423  

Miscellaneous

   19,203      24,817      31,302  

Total expenses

   $334,364      $711,725      $1,241,949  

Fees paid indirectly

   (2,150 )    (970 )    (4,591 )

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (63,153 )    (125,728 )    (233,156 )

Net expenses

   $269,061      $585,027      $1,004,202  

Net investment income

   $1,257,115      $2,522,515      $3,760,935  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments                     

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)
Investment transactions

   $106,723      $163,498      $5,243,174  

Futures contracts

   19,518      46,251      117,330  

Swap transactions

   55,571      8,750      120,588  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $181,812      $218,499      $5,481,092  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
Investments

   $(3,139,287 )    $(6,077,086 )    $(15,095,060 )

Futures contracts

   31,246      72,176      134,818  

Swap transactions

   (25,654 )    (3,514 )    (51,308 )

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(3,133,695 )    $(6,008,424 )    $(15,011,550 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(2,951,883 )    $(5,789,925 )    $(9,530,458 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(1,694,768 )    $(3,267,410 )    $(5,769,523 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(unaudited)

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Six months ended 9/30/08    Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

   $1,573,070      $3,093,296      $9,417,388      $1,468,348  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   193,718      362,211      (590,356 )    29,716  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (3,626,066 )    (6,909,315 )    (21,423,915 )    (3,578,515 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(1,859,278 )    $(3,453,808 )    $(12,596,883 )    $(2,080,451 )

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           

From net investment income

           

Class A

   $(1,576,023 )    $(3,160,285 )    $(7,996,259 )    $(1,157,565 )

Class B

   (151,413 )    (125,213 )    (581,682 )    (124,906 )

Class C

             (561,568 )     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(1,727,436 )    $(3,285,498 )    $(9,139,509 )    $(1,282,471 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

   $(691,286 )    $5,880,205      $(13,555,186 )    $(760,757 )

Total change in net assets

   $(4,278,000 )    $(859,101 )    $(35,291,578 )    $(4,123,679 )

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

   79,870,648      145,665,251      398,200,746      59,001,448  

At end of period

   $75,592,648      $144,806,150      $362,909,168      $54,877,769  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets at end of period

   $(131,731 )    $(220,937 )    $507,803      $133,449  
Six months ended 9/30/08           Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

      $1,257,115      $2,522,515      $3,760,935  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

      181,812      218,499      5,481,092  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          (3,133,695 )    (6,008,424 )    (15,011,550 )

Change in net assets from operations

          $(1,694,768 )    $(3,267,410 )    $(5,769,523 )

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           

From net investment income

           

Class A

      $(1,044,608 )    $(2,245,776 )    $(4,215,227 )

Class B

          (110,017 )    (213,353 )    (429,921 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

          $(1,154,625 )    $(2,459,129 )    $(4,645,148 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

          $4,215,402      $(498,082 )    $871,960  

Total change in net assets

          $1,366,009      $(6,224,621 )    $(9,542,711 )

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

      56,257,061      116,046,938      214,157,203  

At end of period

          $57,623,070      $109,822,317      $204,614,492  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

          $40,627      $122,447      $(802,354 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Year ended 3/31/2008    Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

   $3,762,808      $6,211,310      $18,339,848      $3,005,614  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   186,620      577,112      (2,902,478 )    15,967  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (2,415,611 )    (4,047,204 )    (20,544,942 )    (3,050,041 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $1,533,817      $2,741,218      $(5,107,572 )    $(28,460 )

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           

From net investment income

           

Class A

   $(3,273,616 )    $(6,021,909 )    $(16,121,843 )    $(2,591,006 )

Class B

   (348,527 )    (290,388 )    (1,452,869 )    (334,886 )

Class C

             (1,056,821 )     

From net realized gain on investments

           

Class A

   (167,292 )    (240,997 )          

Class B

   (20,782 )    (13,273 )          

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(3,810,217 )    $(6,566,567 )    $(18,631,533 )    $(2,925,892 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

   $(1,834,102 )    $13,021,156      $(22,540,529 )    $(12,540,514 )

Total change in net assets

   $(4,110,502 )    $9,195,807      $(46,279,634 )    $(15,494,866 )

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

   83,981,150      136,469,444      444,480,380      74,496,314  

At end of period

   $79,870,648      $145,665,251      $398,200,746      $59,001,448  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets at end of period

   $22,635      $(28,735 )    $229,924      $(52,428 )

Year ended 3/31/2008

          Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

      $2,393,119      $5,519,066      $8,468,104  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

      1,303,788      (260,289 )    369,110  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

          (2,382,310 )    (5,058,458 )    (5,354,463 )

Change in net assets from operations

          $1,314,597      $200,319      $3,482,751  

From net investment income

           

Class A

      $(2,066,945 )    $(4,710,452 )    $(8,055,746 )

Class B

      (259,309 )    (506,249 )    (1,001,038 )

From net realized gain on investments

           

Class A

           (188,563 )    (884,860 )

Class B

               (23,166 )    (124,524 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

          $(2,326,254 )    $(5,428,430 )    $(10,066,168 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

          $(1,920,966 )    $(12,838,056 )    $276,909  

Total change in net assets

          $(2,932,623 )    $(18,066,167 )    $(6,306,508 )

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

      59,189,684      134,113,105      220,463,711  

At end of period

          $56,257,061      $116,046,938      $214,157,203  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income included in net assets at end of period

          $(61,863 )    $59,061      $81,859  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

MFS® ALABAMA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class A                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.17     $10.45      $10.47     $10.62      $10.88      $10.82  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.20     $0.48      $0.49 (z)   $0.46      $0.48      $0.48  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.44 )   (0.28 )    (0.01 )(z)   (0.15 )    (0.22 )    0.06  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.24 )   $0.20      $0.48     $0.31      $0.26      $0.54  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.46 )    $(0.45 )   $(0.46 )    $(0.48 )    $(0.48 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )    (0.05 )        (0.04 )     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.22 )   $(0.48 )    $(0.50 )   $(0.46 )    $(0.52 )    $(0.48 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.71     $10.17      $10.45     $10.47      $10.62      $10.88  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.39 )(n)   2.03      4.66     2.97      2.40      5.11  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.05 (a)   1.34      1.40     1.33      1.21      1.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.83 (a)   1.09      1.15     1.08      0.96      0.96  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and
fees (f)(l)

   0.77 (a)   0.82      0.86     0.87      0.84      0.88  

Net investment income

   4.01 (a)   4.67      4.70 (z)   4.37      4.46      4.38  

Portfolio turnover

   13     17      9     9      17      10  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $67,977     $71,315      $73,560     $74,204      $77,499      $80,704  

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MFS® ALABAMA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND – continued

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.17     $10.45      $10.47     $10.62      $10.88      $10.82  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.16     $0.40      $0.41 (z)   $0.38      $0.40      $0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.43 )   (0.27 )    (0.01 )(z)   (0.15 )    (0.23 )    0.07  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.27 )   $0.13      $0.40     $0.23      $0.17      $0.46  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.19 )   $(0.39 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.38 )    $(0.39 )    $(0.40 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )    (0.05 )        (0.04 )     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.19 )   $(0.41 )    $(0.42 )   $(0.38 )    $(0.43 )    $(0.40 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.71     $10.17      $10.45     $10.47      $10.62      $10.88  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.75 )(n)   1.27      3.88     2.20      1.63      4.32  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.80 (a)   2.09      2.15     2.08      1.96      1.91  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.58 (a)   1.84      1.90     1.83      1.71      1.71  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.52 (a)   1.57      1.61     1.62      1.59      1.63  

Net investment income

   3.20 (a)   3.92      3.93 (z)   3.61      3.71      3.63  

Portfolio turnover

   13     17      9     9      17      10  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $7,616     $8,555      $10,421     $13,443      $15,118      $17,339  
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.02 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.02 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.21% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class A                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.80     $10.08      $10.04     $10.17      $10.41      $10.40  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.21     $0.46      $ 0.50 (z)   $0.45      $0.45      $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.43 )   (0.25 )    (0.01 )(z)   (0.13 )    (0.23 )    0.01  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.22 )   $0.21      $0.49     $0.32      $0.22      $0.46  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.47 )    $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.46 )    $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )                   

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.22 )   $(0.49 )    $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.46 )    $(0.45 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.36     $9.80      $10.08     $10.04      $10.17      $10.41  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.32 )(n)   2.07      5.02     3.17      2.14      4.53  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.90 (a)   1.06      1.14     1.10      1.00      0.99  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.68 (a)   0.81      0.89     0.85      0.75      0.79  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and
fees (f)(l)

   0.57 (a)   0.60      0.66     0.67      0.65      0.72  

Net investment income

   4.19 (a)   4.60      4.98 (z)   4.45      4.47      4.31  

Portfolio turnover

   4     9      10     10      13      19  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $138,421     $138,938      $127,477     $122,067      $127,075      $139,333  

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MFS® ARKANSAS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND – continued

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.81     $10.09      $10.05     $10.18      $10.42      $10.41  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.16     $0.38      $0.43 (z)   $0.38      $0.38      $0.37  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.42 )   (0.25 )    (0.01 )(z)   (0.14 )    (0.24 )    0.01  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.26 )   $0.13      $0.42     $0.24      $0.14      $0.38  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.18 )   $(0.39 )    $(0.38 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.38 )    $(0.37 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )                   

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.18 )   $(0.41 )    $(0.38 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.38 )    $(0.37 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.37     $9.81      $10.09     $10.05      $10.18      $10.42  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.69 )(n)   1.30      4.21     2.39      1.37      3.68  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.66 (a)   1.81      1.91     1.87      1.76      1.80  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.44 (a)   1.56      1.66     1.62      1.51      1.60  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.33 (a)   1.36      1.43     1.44      1.41      1.53  

Net investment income

   3.34 (a)   3.86      4.21 (z)   3.68      3.71      3.50  

Portfolio turnover

   4     9      10     10      13      19  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $6,386     $6,727      $8,992     $10,648      $11,259      $12,554  
Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.03 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.03 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.30% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class A                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $5.56     $5.88      $5.84     $5.88      $5.98     $5.96  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.14     $0.26      $ 0.27 (z)   $0.28      $0.29     $0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.33 )   (0.32 )    0.03 (z)   (0.03 )    (0.11 )   0.02  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.19 )   $(0.06 )    $0.30     $0.25      $0.18     $0.30  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.13 )   $(0.26 )    $(0.26 )   $(0.28 )    $(0.28 )   $(0.28 )

From net realized gain on investments

                (0.01 )         

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.13 )   $(0.26 )    $(0.26 )   $(0.29 )    $(0.28 )   $(0.28 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $5.24     $5.56      $5.88     $5.84      $5.88     $5.98  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.48 )(n)   (1.05 )    5.30     4.22      3.14     5.22  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.84 (a)   0.99      1.11     1.09      0.97     0.96  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.62 (a)   0.74      0.86     0.84      0.72     0.76  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.53 (a)   0.55      0.60     0.63      0.61     0.67  

Net investment income

   4.86 (a)   4.46      4.66 (z)   4.69      4.91     4.71  

Portfolio turnover

   11     30      16     9      12     8  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $309,025     $339,099      $366,861     $291,656      $295,332     $314,108  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $5.56     $5.88      $5.84     $5.88      $5.98      $5.96  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.11     $0.21      $0.23 (z)   $0.23      $0.25      $0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.32 )   (0.31 )    0.03 (z)   (0.03 )    (0.11 )    0.03  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.21 )   $(0.10 )    $0.26     $0.20      $0.14      $0.26  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.11 )   $(0.22 )    $(0.22 )   $(0.23 )    $(0.24 )    $(0.24 )

From net realized gain on investments

                (0.01 )          

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.11 )   $(0.22 )    $(0.22 )   $(0.24 )    $(0.24 )    $(0.24 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $5.24     $5.56      $5.88     $5.84      $5.88      $5.98  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.86 )(n)   (1.80 )    4.51     3.44      2.38      4.38  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.61 (a)   1.75      1.88     1.85      1.70      1.76  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.39 (a)   1.50      1.62     1.60      1.45      1.56  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.30 (a)   1.31      1.37     1.39      1.34      1.47  

Net investment income

   4.10 (a)   3.70      3.91 (z)   3.94      4.17      3.91  

Portfolio turnover

   11     30      16     9      12      8  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $25,391     $31,239      $47,127     $58,338      $69,142      $85,106  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class C                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $5.58     $5.90      $5.86     $5.90      $6.00      $5.98  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.11     $0.20      $0.22 (z)   $0.23      $0.24      $0.23  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.32 )   (0.31 )    0.03 (z)   (0.04 )    (0.11 )    0.02  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.21 )   $(0.11 )    $0.25     $0.19      $0.13      $0.25  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.11 )   $(0.21 )    $(0.21 )   $(0.22 )    $(0.23 )    $(0.23 )

From net realized gain on investments

                (0.01 )          

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.11 )   $(0.21 )    $(0.21 )   $(0.23 )    $(0.23 )    $(0.23 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $5.26     $5.58      $5.90     $5.86      $5.90      $6.00  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.90 )(n)   (1.93 )    4.36     3.29      2.22      4.27  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.73 (a)   1.89      2.01     1.99      1.87      1.86  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.52 (a)   1.64      1.76     1.74      1.62      1.65  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.43 (a)   1.45      1.50     1.53      1.51      1.56  

Net investment income

   3.93 (a)   3.55      3.77 (z)   3.79      4.01      3.81  

Portfolio turnover

   11     30      16     9      12      8  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $28,493     $27,862      $30,492     $29,880      $33,162      $36,363  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not Annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities in the current year that resulted in an increase of less than $0.01 per share to net investment income, a decrease of less than $0.01 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.06% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the six months ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® FLORIDA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class A                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.64     $10.09      $10.05     $10.09      $10.24      $10.19  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.25     $0.46      $0.46 (z)   $0.45      $0.47      $0.47  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.59 )   (0.47 )    0.02 (z)   (0.04 )    (0.15 )    0.05  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.34 )   $(0.01 )    $0.48     $0.41      $0.32      $0.52  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.44 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.47 )    $(0.47 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.08     $9.64      $10.09     $10.05      $10.09      $10.24  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.65 )(n)   (0.08 )    4.92     4.14      3.25      5.20  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.81 (a)   1.16      1.19     1.11      0.94      0.98  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.59 (a)   0.91      0.94     0.86      0.69      0.77  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.59 (a)   0.61      0.64     0.64      0.57      0.64  

Net investment income

   5.12 (a)   4.60      4.53 (z)   4.46      4.68      4.58  

Portfolio turnover

   29     7      9     17      18      31  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $49,014     $51,504      $63,590     $70,402      $69,082      $79,155  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.65     $10.09      $10.05     $10.09      $10.24      $10.19  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.21     $0.38      $0.38 (z)   $0.38      $0.40      $0.39  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.59 )   (0.45 )    0.03 (z)   (0.04 )    (0.16 )    0.05  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.38 )   $(0.07 )    $0.41     $0.34      $0.24      $0.44  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.18 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.38 )    $(0.39 )    $(0.39 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.09     $9.65      $10.09     $10.05      $10.09      $10.24  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (4.02 )(n)   (0.73 )    4.12     3.35      2.45      4.36  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.57 (a)   1.92      1.96     1.87      1.71      1.77  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.36 (a)   1.67      1.71     1.62      1.46      1.57  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.36 (a)   1.37      1.40     1.40      1.34      1.44  

Net investment income

   4.36 (a)   3.85      3.77 (z)   3.70      3.92      3.78  

Portfolio turnover

   29     7      9     17      18      31  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $5,863     $7,497      $10,906     $14,970      $18,382      $22,312  
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.01 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.01 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.06% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® GEORGIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class A                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.64     $10.83      $10.80     $10.99      $11.22      $11.17  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.23     $0.46      $0.47 (z)   $0.46      $0.48      $0.49  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.50 )   (0.20 )    0.01 (z)   (0.18 )    (0.23 )    0.05  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.27 )   $0.26      $0.48     $0.28      $0.25      $0.54  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.45 )   $(0.47 )    $(0.48 )    $(0.49 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.15     $10.64      $10.83     $10.80      $10.99      $11.22  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.64 )(n)   2.43      4.55     2.53      2.27      4.93  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.06 (a)   1.41      1.47     1.39      1.24      1.20  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.84 (a)   1.16      1.22     1.14      0.99      0.99  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.82 (a)   0.88      0.93     0.93      0.88      0.91  

Net investment income

   4.38 (a)   4.29      4.37 (z)   4.22      4.35      4.35  

Portfolio turnover

   10     26      6     5      18      12  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $51,564     $49,477      $51,015     $51,681      $53,190      $55,659  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.68     $10.87      $10.84     $11.00      $11.23      $11.18  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.19     $0.38      $0.40 (z)   $0.41      $0.40      $0.40  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.51 )   (0.20 )    0.00 (w)(z)   (0.18 )    (0.24 )    0.06  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.32 )   $0.18      $0.40     $0.23      $0.16      $0.46  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.18 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.39 )    $(0.39 )    $(0.41 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.18     $10.68      $10.87     $10.84      $11.00      $11.23  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.09 )(n)   1.67      3.77     2.05      1.51      4.15  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.81 (a)   2.16      2.22     2.14      1.99      1.94  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.59 (a)   1.91      1.97     1.89      1.74      1.74  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.57 (a)   1.63      1.68     1.68      1.63      1.66  

Net investment income

   3.63 (a)   3.54      3.63 (z)   3.72      3.60      3.60  

Portfolio turnover

   10     26      6     5      18      12  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $6,059     $6,780      $8,175     $9,816      $13,280      $16,759  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificates from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.01 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.01 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.12% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® MARYLAND MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.83     $11.30     $11.27     $11.49     $11.74     $11.69  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.24     $0.50     $ 0.50 (z)   $0.50     $0.52     $0.51  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.55 )   (0.48 )   0.04 (z)   (0.15 )   (0.25 )   0.06  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.31 )   $0.02     $0.54     $0.35     $0.27     $0.57  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.23 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )   $(0.52 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )   (0.03 )   (0.07 )   (0.01 )    

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.23 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.51 )   $(0.57 )   $(0.52 )   $(0.52 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.29     $10.83     $11.30     $11.27     $11.49     $11.74  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.90 )(n)   0.15     4.88     3.06     2.36     4.96  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.16 (a)   1.26     1.29     1.19     1.14     1.17  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.95 (a)   1.01     1.04     0.94     0.89     0.96  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.87 (a)   0.88     0.91     0.94     0.89     0.96  

Net investment income

   4.42 (a)   4.46     4.48 (z)   4.38     4.48     4.35  

Portfolio turnover

   14     7     16     9     12     21  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $99,184     $103,894     $117,598     $115,307     $124,261     $138,201  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class B                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.83     $11.29      $11.26     $11.49      $11.74     $11.68  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.21     $0.42      $0.43 (z)   $0.43      $0.44     $0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.55 )   (0.46 )    0.03 (z)   (0.17 )    (0.25 )   0.07  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.34 )   $(0.04 )    $0.46     $0.26      $0.19     $0.50  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.20 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.40 )   $(0.42 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.44 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.02 )    (0.03 )   (0.07 )    (0.00 )(w)    

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.20 )   $(0.42 )    $(0.43 )   $(0.49 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.44 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.29     $10.83      $11.29     $11.26      $11.49     $11.74  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.22 )(n)   (0.41 )    4.21     2.30      1.69     4.37  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.81 (a)   1.91      1.95     1.84      1.79     1.81  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.59 (a)   1.66      1.70     1.59      1.54     1.61  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.52 (a)   1.53      1.56     1.59      1.54     1.61  

Net investment income

   3.77 (a)   3.81      3.83 (z)   3.72      3.83     3.70  

Portfolio turnover

   14     7      16     9      12     21  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $10,638     $12,153      $16,515     $21,011      $25,716     $31,697  
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.01 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.01 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.12% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

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MFS® MASSACHUSETTS MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years (or life of a particular share class, if shorter). Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.91     $11.25     $11.22     $11.31     $11.52     $11.49  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.20     $0.44     $ 0.51 (z)   $0.48     $0.51     $0.51  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.49 )   (0.26 )   0.02 (z)   (0.05 )   (0.22 )   0.03  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.29 )   $0.18     $0.53     $0.43     $0.29     $0.54  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.24 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.05 )   (0.03 )   (0.04 )        

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.24 )   $(0.52 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.52 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.38     $10.91     $11.25     $11.22     $11.31     $11.52  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.73 )(n)   1.69     4.80     3.83     2.63     4.82  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.09 (a)   1.35     1.39     1.34     1.19     1.23  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.87 (a)   1.10     1.14     1.09     0.94     1.02  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.81 (a)   0.82     0.87     0.90     0.84     0.95  

Net investment income

   3.57 (a)   4.00     4.57 (z)   4.23     4.48     4.39  

Portfolio turnover

   16     24     5     10     11     14  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $184,383     $189,804     $189,049     $196,992     $210,103     $224,923  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.93     $11.27      $11.24     $11.33      $11.54      $11.51  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                       

Net investment income (d)

   $0.16     $0.37      $0.44 (z)   $0.41      $0.43      $0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.49 )   (0.26 )    0.02 (z)   (0.05 )    (0.21 )    0.04  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.33 )   $0.11      $0.46     $0.36      $0.22      $0.47  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                       

From net investment income

   $(0.20 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.40 )   $(0.41 )    $(0.43 )    $(0.44 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.05 )    (0.03 )   (0.04 )          

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.20 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.43 )   $(0.45 )    $(0.43 )    $(0.44 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.40     $10.93      $11.27     $11.24      $11.33      $11.54  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.04 )(n)   1.04      4.12     3.16      1.97      4.14  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                       

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.74 (a)   2.00      2.04     1.99      1.84      1.87  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.52 (a)   1.75      1.79     1.74      1.59      1.67  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.46 (a)   1.48      1.52     1.55      1.49      1.60  

Net investment income

   2.92 (a)   3.35      3.92 (z)   3.58      3.83      3.74  

Portfolio turnover

   16     24      5     10      11      14  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $20,231     $24,353      $31,415     $36,924      $40,766      $46,253  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.02 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.02 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.20% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(1)   Business and Organization

MFS Alabama Municipal Bond Fund (Alabama Fund), MFS Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund (Arkansas Fund), MFS California Municipal Bond Fund (California Fund), MFS Florida Municipal Bond Fund (Florida Fund), MFS Georgia Municipal Bond Fund (Georgia Fund), MFS Maryland Municipal Bond Fund (Maryland Fund), and MFS Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund (Massachusetts Fund) are each a series of MFS Municipal Series Trust which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

 

(2)   Significant Accounting Policies

General – 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of municipal instruments can be affected by, among other things, the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor, the issuer’s future borrowing plans and sources of revenue, the economic feasibility of the revenue bond project or general borrowing purpose, political or economic developments in the region or state where the instrument is issued and the liquidity of the security. Municipal instruments generally trade in the over-the counter market. Municipal instruments backed by current and anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the taxation supporting the projects or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, the security could decline in value, interest from the security could become taxable and the funds may be required to issue Forms 1099-DIV.

Investment Valuations – Debt instruments and floating rate loans (other than short-term instruments), including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as reported by a third party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which they are primarily traded. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which such futures contracts are primarily traded. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third party pricing service may also be valued at a broker-dealer bid quotation. Values obtained from pricing services can utilize both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques, which take into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halting of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser may rely on third party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of investments used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investments.

The funds adopted FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”) in this reporting period. This Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

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Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in total investments, such as futures, forwards, swap contracts and written options, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument. The following is a summary of the levels used as of September 30, 2008 in valuing each fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Alabama Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $73,808,635    $—    $73,808,635
Other Financial Instruments    $—    $—    $—    $—
Arkansas Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $142,811,871    $—    $142,811,871
Other Financial Instruments    $25,375    $—    $—    $25,375
California Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $353,979,695    $—    $353,979,695
Other Financial Instruments    $223,425    $—    $—    $223,425
Florida Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $53,072,071    $—    $53,072,071
Other Financial Instruments    $57,273    $—    $—    $57,273
Georgia Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $55,456,962    $—    $55,456,962
Other Financial Instruments    $31,246    $—    $—    $31,246
Maryland Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $105,512,251    $—    $105,512,251
Other Financial Instruments    $83,454    $—    $—    $83,454
Massachusetts Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $199,515,674    $—    $199,515,674
Other Financial Instruments    $155,763    $—    $—    $155,763

Derivative Risk – Each fund may invest in derivatives for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the funds use derivatives as an investment to gain market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost. Cash that has been segregated on behalf of certain derivative contracts will be reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. On some over-the-counter derivatives, the funds attempt to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The ISDA Master Agreement gives the funds the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the funds under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported balance sheet assets and liabilities across transactions between the funds and the applicable counterparty. Derivative instruments include futures contracts and interest rate swap agreements.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Standard”) was issued, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. This Standard provides enhanced disclosures about the funds’ use of and accounting for derivative instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on the funds’ results of operations and financial position. Management is evaluating the application of the Standard to the funds, and has not at this time determined the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Standard on the funds’ financial statements.

Futures Contracts – Each fund may enter into futures contracts for the delayed delivery of securities or currency, or contracts based on financial indices at a fixed price on a future date. In entering such contracts, the funds are required to deposit with the broker either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments

 

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are made or received by the funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the funds. Upon entering into such contracts, the funds bear the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss.

Swap Agreements – Each fund may enter into swap agreements. A swap is an exchange of cash payments between the fund and another party. Net cash payments are exchanged at specified intervals and are recorded as a realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. The value of the swap is adjusted daily and the change in value, including accruals of periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received, is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the Statements of Operations. Amounts paid or received at the inception of the swap are reflected as premiums paid or received on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the agreement. A liquidation payment received or made upon early termination is recorded as a realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Collateral, in the form of cash or securities, may be required to be held in segregated accounts with the fund’s custodian in connection with these agreements. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These risks include the possible lack of a liquid market, failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the agreements, and unfavorable market and interest rate movements of the underlying instrument.

Each fund may hold interest rate swap agreements which involve the periodic exchange of cash flows, such as the exchange of fixed rate interest payments for floating rate interest payments based on a notional principal amount. The interest rates may be based on a specific financial index or the exchange of two distinct floating rate payments. The fund may enter into an interest rate swap in order to manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

Inverse Floaters – The funds invest in municipal inverse floating rate securities which are structured by the issuer (known as primary market inverse floating rate securities) or by an investment banker utilizing municipal bonds which have already been issued (known as secondary market inverse floating rate securities) to have variable rates of interest which typically move in the opposite direction of short term interest rates. A secondary market inverse floating rate security is created when an investment banker transfers a fixed rate municipal bond to a special purpose trust, and causes the trust to (a) issue floating rate certificates to third parties, in an amount equal to a fraction of the par amount of the deposited bonds (these certificates usually pay tax-exempt interest at short-term interest rates that typically reset weekly; and the certificate holders typically, on seven days notice, have the option to tender their certificates to the investment banker or another party for redemption at par plus accrued interest), and (b) issue inverse floating rate certificates (sometimes referred to as “inverse floaters”). If the holder of the inverse floater transfers the municipal bonds to an investment banker for the purpose of depositing the municipal bonds into the special purpose trust, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “self-deposited inverse floaters.” If the bonds held by the trust are purchased by the investment banker for deposit into the trust from someone other than the purchasers of the inverse floaters, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “externally deposited inverse floaters.” Such self-deposited inverse floaters held by the funds are accounted for as secured borrowings, with the municipal bonds reflected in the investments of the funds and amounts owed to the holder of the floating rate certificate under the provisions of the trust, which amounts are paid solely from the assets of the trust, reflected as liabilities of the funds in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities under the caption, “Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets”. Interest expense and fees relate to interest payments made to the holder of certain floating rate certificates and associated fees, both of which are made from trust assets. Interest expense and fees are recorded as incurred. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, each fund’s interest expense and fees in connection with self-deposited inverse floaters were as follows:

 

     Payable to the holder
of the floating rate
certificate from
trust assets
   Weighted average
interest rate on
floating rate
certificates issued
by the trust
   Interest expense and
fees in connection
with self-deposited
inverse floater
transactions
Fund               
Alabama Fund    $501,455    8.35%    $22,751
Arkansas Fund    5,250,584    8.34%    85,278
California Fund    5,423,918    10.24%    176,463
Florida Fund         
Georgia Fund    500,715    8.35%    6,159
Maryland Fund    1,003,500    8.35%    45,520
Massachusetts Fund          62,423

Primary and externally deposited inverse floaters held by the funds are not accounted for as secured borrowings.

 

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Indemnifications – Under each fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to each fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. Each fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against each fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Each fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statements of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statements of Operations.

Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Fees Paid Indirectly – Each fund’s custody fee may be reduced according to an arrangement that measures the value of cash deposited with the custodian by each fund. This amount, for the six months ended September 30, 2008, is shown as a reduction of total expenses on the Statements of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – Each fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. Each fund adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“the Interpretation”). The Interpretation prescribes a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. There was no impact resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the fund’s financial statements. Each of the fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities, secured borrowings, and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.

The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders is as follows:

 

Year ended 3/31/08    Alabama
Fund
   Arkansas
Fund
   California
Fund
  

Florida

Fund

   Georgia
Fund
   Maryland
Fund
   Massachusetts
Fund
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)    $109,920    $182,966    $—    $—    $—    $21,004    $455,311
Tax-exempt income    3,622,143    6,308,655    18,631,533    2,925,892    2,326,254    5,207,845    9,056,784
Long-term capital gain    78,154    74,946             199,581    554,073
Total distributions    $3,810,217    $6,566,567    $18,631,533    $2,925,892    $2,326,254    $5,428,430    $10,066,168

 

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The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 9/30/08   

Alabama

Fund

   

Arkansas

Fund

   

California

Fund

   

Florida

Fund

   

Georgia

Fund

   

Maryland

Fund

    Massachusetts
Fund
 
Cost of investments    $75,976,231     $141,644,450     $371,227,255     $56,033,725     $56,906,254     $108,594,912     $206,131,595  
Gross appreciation    1,059,132     3,971,141     6,362,960     830,465     1,149,946     2,919,798     5,043,101  
Gross depreciation    (3,728,183 )   (8,054,304 )   (29,034,438 )   (3,792,119 )   (3,099,953 )   (7,005,959 )   (11,659,022 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    $(2,669,051 )   $(4,083,163 )   $(22,671,478 )   $(2,961,654 )   $(1,950,007 )   $(4,086,161 )   $(6,615,921 )
As of 3/31/08                                           
Undistributed ordinary income    200,248     80,347             200,993     19,726      
Undistributed tax-exempt income    514,829     536,637     1,775,959     178,430     138,287     481,870     859,416  
Undistributed long-term capital gain    285,506     286,798         90,456     926,426         594,427  
Capital loss carryforwards            (2,758,676 )                
Post-October capital loss deferral                        (221,816 )    
Other temporary differences    (206,890 )   (182,699 )   (1,576,504 )   (116,319 )   (174,496 )   (383,275 )   (726,249 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    1,267,478     3,029,167     (745,560 )   432,474     1,156,651     2,382,454     6,807,697  

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments.

As of September 30, 2008, certain funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Expiration Date    California
Fund
3/31/14    $ 104,559
3/31/16      2,654,117
Total    $ 2,758,676

Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest – Each fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. Each fund’s income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase.

 

(3)   Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – Each fund has an investment advisory agreement with Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to each fund. At the commencement of the period, the management fee was computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.55% of each fund’s average daily net assets. Effective August 1, 2008, the management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.45% of each fund’s average daily net assets.

As part of a settlement agreement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters, MFS has agreed to reduce the management fee to 0.30% of each fund’s average daily net assets for the period March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2009. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, this waiver amounted to the following for each fund and is reflected as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

  $86,803   $160,899   $431,070   $63,198   $62,981   $125,385   $232,520

The management fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.30% of each fund’s average daily net assets.

Effective August 1, 2008, the investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the following fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses (including interest expenses and fees associated with investments inverse floating rate instruments), such that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each fund’s average daily net assets.

 

     Alabama
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
 
Class A    0.93%      1.00%      1.05% (a)
Class B    1.68%      1.75%      1.70%  

 

(a) Effective March 1, 2009, this annual rate will change to 0.95% for Maryland Fund.

 

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This written agreement will continue through July 31, 2009, unless changed or rescinded by the fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, these funds’ actual operating expenses did not exceed the limit and therefore, the investment adviser did not pay any portion of these funds’ expenses.

Distributor – MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received the following amounts for the six months ended September 30, 2008, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of each fund.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

    $8,893   $39,225   $48,457   $11,713   $12,428   $9,367   $28,658

The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain class shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Each fund’s distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries.

 

     CLASS A
     Distribution
Fee Rate
  

Service

Fee Rate

  

Total

Distribution

Plan (d)

  

Annual

Effective

Rate (e)

  

Distribution
and Service

Fee

Alabama Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.25%    $89,571
Arkansas Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.10%    70,949
California Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.10%    169,033
Florida Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%      
Georgia Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.25%    64,599
Maryland Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    182,033
Massachusetts Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    334,945
     CLASS B
     Distribution
Fee Rate
  

Service

Fee Rate

  

Total

Distribution

Plan (d)

  

Annual

Effective

Rate (e)

  

Distribution
and Service

Fee

Alabama Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    $41,471
Arkansas Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.86%    29,357
California Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.87%    127,960
Florida Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.76%    25,526
Georgia Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    33,402
Maryland Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    58,181
Massachusetts Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    114,575
     CLASS C
     Distribution
Fee Rate
  

Service

Fee Rate

  

Total

Distribution

Plan (d)

  

Annual

Effective

Rate (e)

  

Distribution
and Service

Fee

California Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    $147,041

 

       Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
Total Distribution and Service Fees      $131,042      $100,306      $444,034      $25,526      $98,001      $240,214      $449,520

 

(d) In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, each fund pays distribution and/or service fees up to these annual percentage rates of each class’ average daily net assets.

 

(e) The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the six months ended September 30, 2008 based on each class’ average daily net assets. Payment of the Alabama Fund’s, Arkansas Fund’s, California Fund’s, Florida Fund’s, and Georgia Fund’s 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as each fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Payment of Florida Fund’s 0.25% annual Class A service fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. 0.10% of the Class A service fee is currently being paid by the Arkansas Fund and California Fund. Payment of the remaining 0.15% of the Arkansas Fund and California Fund Class A service fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as each fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. For one year from the date of sale of Florida Fund’s Class B shares, assets attributable to such Class B shares are subject to the 0.25% annual Class B service fee. On assets attributable to all other Florida Fund’s Class B shares, the service fee is not currently in effect, but may be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. For one year from the date of sale of Arkansas Fund’s and California Fund’s Class B shares, assets attributable to such Class B shares are subject to the 0.25% annual Class B service fee. On assets attributable to all other Arkansas Fund and California Fund Class B shares, 0.10% of the Class B service fee is currently in effect and the remaining portion of the Class B service fee is not in effect but may be implemented on such date as each fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Effective March 1, 2009, the 0.10% Class A annual distribution fee will be eliminated for all funds.

 

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Certain Class A shares purchased prior to September 1, 2008 are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Certain Class A shares purchased on or subsequent to September 1, 2008 are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 24 months of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the six months ended September 30, 2008, were as follows:

 

CDSC imposed      Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
Class A      $ 4      $—      $ 5      $—      $—      $—      $—
Class B      5,479      2,626      10,298      6,709      354      4,857      8,586
Class C      N/A      N/A      2,266      N/A      N/A      N/A      N/A

Shareholder Servicing Agent – MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the funds for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each fund as determined periodically under the supervision of each fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, each fund paid the following fee, which equated to the following annual percentage of each fund’s average daily net assets.

 

       Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
Expenses paid      $9,155      $20,627      $55,464      $8,532      $7,760      $23,536      $37,934
Percentage of average daily net assets      0.0228%      0.0277%      0.0279%      0.0292%      0.0265%      0.0406%      0.0353%

MFSC also receives payment from the funds for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to the following:

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

  $13,331   $16,376   $48,647   $9,780   $9,265   $19,113   $27,718

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the funds. Under an administrative services agreement, the funds partially reimburse MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. Each fund is charged a fixed amount plus a fee based on average daily net assets. Each fund’s annual fixed amount is $17,500. The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to the following annual effective rates of each fund’s average daily net assets.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

 0.0267%   0.0204%   0.0157%   0.0319%   0.0319%   0.0225%   0.0181%

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – Each fund pays compensation to independent trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The funds do not pay compensation directly to trustees or officers of each fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the funds from MFS. Certain officers and trustees of the funds are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.

Each fund has an unfunded, defined benefit plan for certain retired independent trustees which resulted in a pension expense for the funds. These amounts are included in independent trustees’ compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

       $315   $346   $604   $346   $276   $578   $587

The liability for deferred retirement benefits payable to certain retired independent trustees amounted to the following for each fund at September 30, 2008, and is included in payable for independent trustees’ compensation.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

    $8,692   $8,331   $17,557   $8,319   $9,847   $12,624   $12,573

 

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Other – These funds and certain other MFS funds (the funds) have entered into services agreements (the Agreements) which provide for payment of fees by the funds to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Chief Compliance Officer (ICCO) and Assistant ICCO, respectively, for the funds. The ICCO and Assistant ICCO are officers of the funds and the sole members of Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC, respectively. The funds can terminate the Agreements with Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC at any time under the terms of the Agreements. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the aggregate fees paid to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC amounted to the following and were included in miscellaneous expense on the Statements of Operations:

 

Alabama

Fund

 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

       $264   $490   $1,316   $193   $192   $382   $708

MFS has agreed to reimburse the funds for a portion of the payments made by each fund in the following amounts, which are shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations. Additionally, MFS has agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ICCO and Assistant ICCO.

 

Alabama
Fund
 

Arkansas

Fund

 

California

Fund

 

Florida

Fund

 

Georgia

Fund

 

Maryland

Fund

 

Massachusetts

Fund

       $237   $439   $1,182   $173   $172   $343   $636

 

(4)   Portfolio Securities

Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities, purchased option transactions, and short-term obligations, were as follows:

 

       Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund
Purchases      $10,252,898      $11,413,573      $44,627,589      $16,408,352      $8,066,445      $15,943,630      $33,436,548
Sales      $11,533,395      $6,384,007      $78,419,159      $17,504,616      $5,426,966      $20,678,196      $34,526,718

 

(5)   Shares of Beneficial Interest

Each fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in each fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    Alabama Fund      Arkansas Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
     Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                 

Class A

  519,843     $5,295,790     720,517     $7,442,142      1,014,531     $9,948,897     2,540,613     $25,101,778  

Class B

  7,387     74,045     29,692     305,818      41,655     410,849     19,742     196,164  
  527,230     $5,369,835     750,209     $7,747,960      1,056,186     $10,359,746     2,560,355     $25,297,942  
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                 

Class A

  97,730     $995,237     199,746     $2,061,403      189,742     $1,863,954     357,912     $3,558,911  

Class B

  10,397     105,884     22,941     236,789      7,211     70,904     18,115     180,427  
  108,127     $1,101,121     222,687     $2,298,192      196,953     $1,934,858     376,027     $3,739,338  
Shares reacquired                 

Class A

  (628,099 )   $(6,401,529 )   (944,652 )   $(9,737,337 )    (599,977 )   $(5,891,495 )   (1,366,949 )   $(13,585,450 )

Class B

  (74,569 )   (760,713 )   (208,336 )   (2,142,917 )    (53,391 )   (522,904 )   (243,187 )   (2,430,674 )
  (702,668 )   $(7,162,242 )   (1,152,988 )   $(11,880,254 )    (653,368 )   $(6,414,399 )   (1,610,136 )   $(16,016,124 )
Net change                 

Class A

  (10,526 )   $(110,502 )   (24,389 )   $(233,792 )    604,296     $5,921,356     1,531,576     $15,075,239  

Class B

  (56,785 )   (580,784 )   (155,703 )   (1,600,310 )    (4,525 )   (41,151 )   (205,330 )   (2,054,083 )
  (67,311 )   $(691,286 )   (180,092 )   $(1,834,102 )    599,771     $5,880,205     1,326,246     $13,021,156  

 

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    California Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold        

Class A

  5,276,216     $29,319,417     8,427,658     $48,506,794  

Class B

  113,186     627,887     251,222     1,436,627  

Class C

  624,248     3,502,178     938,006     5,406,580  
  6,013,650     $33,449,482     9,616,886     $55,350,001  
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions        

Class A

  789,705     $4,411,551     1,563,939     $8,988,442  

Class B

  66,794     373,181     156,996     902,995  

Class C

  58,655     328,720     104,801     604,267  
  915,154     $5,113,452     1,825,736     $10,495,704  
Shares reacquired        

Class A

  (8,126,485 )   $(45,333,129 )   (11,372,836 )   $(65,227,714 )

Class B

  (956,369 )   (5,328,201 )   (2,801,462 )   (16,132,561 )

Class C

  (261,789 )   (1,456,790 )   (1,215,145 )   (7,025,959 )
  (9,344,643 )   $(52,118,120 )   (15,389,443 )   $(88,386,234 )
Net change        

Class A

  (2,060,564 )   $(11,602,161 )   (1,381,239 )   $(7,732,478 )

Class B

  (776,389 )   (4,327,133 )   (2,393,244 )   (13,792,939 )

Class C

  421,114     2,374,108     (172,338 )   (1,015,112 )
  (2,415,839 )   $(13,555,186 )   (3,946,821 )   $(22,540,529 )

 

    Florida Fund      Georgia Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
     Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                 

Class A

  423,098     $4,053,970     384,575     $3,804,683      559,881     $5,984,852     329,946     $3,530,335  

Class B

  34,605     330,903     34,879     343,904      12,147     129,572     20,684     222,024  
  457,703     $4,384,873     419,454     $4,148,587      572,028     $6,114,424     350,630     $3,752,359  
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                 

Class A

  58,107     $559,212     129,770     $1,285,028      60,887     $649,997     121,134     $1,297,447  

Class B

  5,718     55,060     15,409     152,671      5,912     63,358     14,650     157,497  
  63,825     $614,272     145,179     $1,437,699      66,799     $713,355     135,784     $1,454,944  
Shares reacquired                 

Class A

  (426,222 )   $(4,099,263 )   (1,478,169 )   $(14,612,305 )    (187,051 )   $(1,996,905 )   (513,295 )   $(5,486,709 )

Class B

  (172,296 )   (1,660,639 )   (354,133 )   (3,514,495 )    (57,769 )   (615,472 )   (152,709 )   (1,641,560 )
  (598,518 )   $(5,759,902 )   (1,832,302 )   $(18,126,800 )    (244,820 )   $(2,612,377 )   (666,004 )   $(7,128,269 )
Net change                 

Class A

  54,983     $513,919     (963,824 )   $(9,522,594 )    433,717     $4,637,944     (62,215 )   $(658,927 )

Class B

  (131,973 )   (1,274,676 )   (303,845 )   (3,017,920 )    (39,710 )   (422,542 )   (117,375 )   (1,262,039 )
  (76,990 )   $(760,757 )   (1,267,669 )   $(12,540,514 )    394,007     $4,215,402     (179,590 )   $(1,920,966 )

 

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    Maryland Fund      Massachusetts Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
     Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount      Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Shares sold                 

Class A

  454,040     $4,907,149     735,024     $8,138,965      923,045     $10,023,349     2,277,879     $25,272,437  

Class B

  11,403     120,927     25,216     279,696      40,899     444,095     74,745     829,213  
  465,443     $5,028,076     760,240     $8,418,661      963,944     $10,467,444     2,352,624     $26,101,650  
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                 

Class A

  130,903     $1,419,114     274,144     $3,039,655      203,898     $2,222,656     429,774     $4,768,020  

Class B

  10,670     115,621     25,978     288,053      23,258     254,005     61,212     680,590  
  141,573     $1,534,735     300,122     $3,327,708      227,156     $2,476,661     490,986     $5,448,610  
Shares reacquired                 

Class A

  (539,552 )   $(5,862,069 )   (1,826,013 )   $(20,251,193 )    (762,484 )   $(8,298,093 )   (2,121,192 )   $(23,539,832 )

Class B

  (110,527 )   (1,198,824 )   (391,057 )   (4,333,232 )    (346,877 )   (3,774,052 )   (696,230 )   (7,733,519 )
  (650,079 )   $(7,060,893 )   (2,217,070 )   $(24,584,425 )    (1,109,361 )   $(12,072,145 )   (2,817,422 )   $(31,273,351 )
Net change                 

Class A

  45,391     $464,194     (816,845 )   $(9,072,573 )    364,459     $3,947,912     586,461     $6,500,625  

Class B

  (88,454 )   (962,276 )   (339,863 )   (3,765,483 )    (282,720 )   (3,075,952 )   (560,273 )   (6,223,716 )
  (43,063 )   $(498,082 )   (1,156,708 )   $(12,838,056 )    81,739     $871,960     26,188     $276,909  

 

(6)   Line of Credit

Each fund and other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit provided by a syndication of banks under a credit agreement. In addition, these funds and other funds managed by MFS have established uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve funds rate plus 0.30%. In addition, a commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds at the end of each calendar quarter. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, each fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were as follows, and are included in miscellaneous expense on the Statements of Operations.

 

       Alabama
Fund
     Arkansas
Fund
     California
Fund
     Florida
Fund
     Georgia
Fund
     Maryland
Fund
     Massachusetts
Fund

Commitment Fee

     $199      $351      $977      $141      $138      $307      $505

Interest Expense

                                  

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of each Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Funds and their advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of three months beginning in May and ending in July, 2008 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreements for the Funds and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by the MFS Funds’ Independent Chief Compliance Officer, a full-time senior officer appointed by and reporting to the independent Trustees.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreements, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for each Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreements and other arrangements with the Funds.

In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Lipper Inc., an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Funds for various time periods ended December 31, 2007 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Lipper performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Lipper Inc. on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Lipper Inc. (the “Lipper expense group”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of comparable portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Funds, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Funds and the MFS Funds as a whole, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Funds and other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Lipper Inc. was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.

The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreements with the Funds was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Funds and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.

Based on information provided by Lipper Inc. and MFS, the Trustees reviewed each Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the performance of peer groups of funds over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of each Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its respective Lipper performance universe over the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions.

In assessing the reasonableness of each Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, each Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of each Fund’s Class A shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of peer groups of funds based on information provided by Lipper Inc. The Trustees considered whether the Funds were subject to any fee waivers or reductions or expense limitations. The Trustees considered that MFS observes an advisory fee reduction that will remain in effect for each Fund through February 28, 2009 as part of MFS’ settlement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters (the “NYAG Settlement”).

 

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The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to institutional accounts. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Funds in comparison to institutional accounts, the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Funds, and the impact on MFS and expenses associated with the more extensive regulatory regime to which the Funds are subject in comparison to institutional accounts.

The Trustees also considered whether each Fund is likely to benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund. They noted that each Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is not currently subject to any breakpoints. Taking into account the advisory fee reduction noted above for the Funds, the Trustees determined not to recommend any advisory fee breakpoints for the Funds at this time.

The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to each Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Funds and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.

After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that the advisory fees charged to each Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Funds. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the entry into the industry of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Funds of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.

The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Funds by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreements, including any 12b-1 fees the Funds pay to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (“MFD”), an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Funds’ behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Funds were satisfactory.

The Trustees also considered benefits to MFS from the use of the Funds’ portfolio brokerage commissions, if applicable, to pay for investment research (excluding third-party research, for which MFS pays directly) and various other factors. Additionally, the Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the Funds.

Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, concluded that each Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2008.

Note: The advisory fee reduction required by the NYAG Settlement with respect to each Fund will expire on February 28, 2009. At the time MFS entered into the NYAG Settlement, MFS also agreed with the Board that it would not eliminate such advisory fee reductions without the Board’s consent. Following discussions between MFS and the Board at the contract review meetings, MFS and the Board agreed to amend each Fund’s investment advisory agreement. As a result, each Fund’s investment advisory fee rate will be 0.45% of such Fund’s average daily net assets. In addition, effective August 1, 2008, MFS will observe an expense limitation for each of MFS Alabama Municipal Bond Fund, MFS Georgia Municipal Bond Fund and MFS Maryland Municipal Bond Fund, which may not be modified by MFS without the consent of the Board.

In addition, MFD has agreed to the Trustees’ recommendation to eliminate the distribution fee component of the 12b-1 fee paid by the Class A shares of the MFS Maryland Municipal Bond Fund and MFS Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund, effective March 1, 2009.

MFS Alabama Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

 

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In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. In addition to considering the performance information provided in connection with the contract review meetings, the independent Trustees noted that, in light of the Fund’s substandard relative performance at the time of their contract review meetings in 2007, they had met at each of their regular meetings since then with MFS’ senior investment management personnel to discuss the Fund’s performance and MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. The independent Trustees further noted that the Fund’s relative performance for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 had improved in comparison to the prior year. Taking this information into account, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Arkansas Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS California Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Florida Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees

 

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concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Georgia Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Maryland Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Massachusetts Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile for each of the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

Access to Disclosures on MFS Website

A discussion regarding the Board’s most recent review and renewal of each fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement with MFS is available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Mutual Funds” in the “Products and Performance” section of the MFS Web site (mfs.com).

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

A general description of the MFS funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the:

Public Reference Room

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE, Room 1580

Washington, D.C. 20549

Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the EDGAR database on the Commission’s Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section at the above address.

A shareholder can also obtain the quarterly portfolio holdings report at mfs.com.

 

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MFS® Municipal Series Trust

Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,

South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

 

LETTER FROM THE CEO      1
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION      2
EXPENSE TABLES      5
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS      10
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES      41
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS      45
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS      47
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS      49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      65
BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT
ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
     78
PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION      83
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE      83
CONTACT INFORMATION                      BACK COVER

The report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

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NO BANK OR CREDIT UNION GUARANTEE • NOT A DEPOSIT •

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LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dear Shareholders:

The global economy is not a very welcoming place these days. Headlines tell the story of slowing growth, accelerating inflation, and credit collapse. We have watched the rampant selling that has typified equity and credit markets since the strains in the financial system first became apparent last year.

The volatility in commodity and currency markets has further complicated investment choices. There are so many parts moving in so many directions; it has become very easy to get overwhelmed.

At MFS® we remind investors to keep their eye on the long term and not become panicked by the uncertainty of the day to day.

Remember that what goes down could very easily come back up. And that is where we as money managers like to turn our focus.

Investment opportunities may arise in declining markets. When markets experience substantial selloffs, assets often become undervalued. At MFS, we have a team of global sector analysts located in Boston, London, Mexico City, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo working together to do the kind of bottom-up research that will root out these investment opportunities.

In times like these, we encourage our investors to check in with their advisors to ensure they have an investment plan in place that will pay heed to the present, but that is firmly tailored to the future.

Respectfully,

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Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

MFS Investment Management®

November 14, 2008

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change, may not be relied upon for investment advice, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

MFS® Mississippi Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
State & Local Agencies   18.0%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   14.3%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   13.4%
Universities – Colleges   12.9%
General Obligations – General Purpose   11.4%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   27.4%
AA   31.7%
A   25.6%
BBB   12.0%
B   0.1%
Not Rated   3.2%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.2
Average Life (i)(m)   12.9 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.0 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

MFS® New York Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
State & Local Agencies   15.7%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   12.4%
Transportation – Special Tax   10.8%
Universities – Colleges   8.2%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   7.9%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   14.3%
AA   47.6%
A   25.1%
BBB   8.3%
BB   1.3%
B   0.8%
CCC (o)   0.0%
Not Rated   2.6%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.9
Average Life (i)(m)   15.8 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.9 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

MFS® North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Universities – Colleges   17.7%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   16.8%
Utilities – Municipal owned   15.6%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   10.8%
State & Agency – Other   7.0%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   25.4%
AA   46.8%
A   13.8%
BBB   8.7%
Not Rated   5.3%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.5
Average Life (i)(m)   13.5 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   15.7 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(o) Less than 0.1%.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

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Portfolio Composition – continued

 

MFS® Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
General Obligations – Schools   17.5%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   15.2%
Universities – Colleges   14.0%
General Obligations – General Purpose   9.8%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   9.6%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   22.9%
AA   25.3%
A   31.3%
BBB   16.6%
BB   0.8%
B   0.6%
Not Rated   2.5%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   8.3
Average Life (i)(m)   15.3 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.2 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

MFS® South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   18.0%
Universities – Colleges   15.5%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   12.8%
General Obligations – Schools   9.3%
General Obligations – General Purpose   6.9%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   31.8%
AA   26.1%
A   24.0%
BBB   8.6%
B   0.7%
Not Rated   8.8%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   8.4
Average Life (i)(m)   16.2 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.8 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

MFS® Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   16.8%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   16.8%
Single Family Housing – State   11.5%
Utilities – Municipal owned   9.5%
General Obligations – Schools   8.1%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   27.8%
AA   42.8%
A   18.5%
BBB   8.4%
BB   0.3%
B   0.2%
Not Rated   2.0%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.6
Average Life (i)(m)   14.3 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   17.3 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

 

 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MFS® Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   22.5%
State & Local Agencies   14.7%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   11.0%
General Obligations – Improvement   10.8%
Airport & Port Revenue   5.2%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   35.4%
AA   32.3%
A   18.4%
BBB   7.3%
BB   0.7%
B   1.3%
CCC   0.3%
Not Rated   4.3%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   7.5
Average Life (i)(m)   14.2 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.8 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   AA-

MFS® West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio structure (i)

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Top five industries (i)

 
State & Local Agencies   20.6%
Universities – Colleges   18.9%
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue   14.3%
General Obligations – General Purpose   13.7%
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals   8.7%

Credit quality of bonds (r)

 
AAA   13.0%
AA   28.0%
A   46.8%
BBB   7.2%
B   0.8%
Not Rated   4.2%

Portfolio facts

 
Average Duration (d)(i)   8.1
Average Life (i)(m)   15.2 yrs.
Average Maturity (i)(m)   16.1 yrs.
Average Credit Quality of Rated Securities (long-term) (a)   A+

 

 

(a) The average credit quality of rated securities is based upon a market weighted average of portfolio holdings that are rated by public rating agencies.
(d) Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.
(i) For purposes of this presentation, the bond component includes accrued interest amounts and may be positively or negatively impacted by the equivalent exposure from any derivative holdings, if applicable.
(m) The average maturity shown is calculated using the final stated maturity on the portfolio’s holdings without taking into account any holdings which have been pre-refunded or pre-paid to an earlier date or which have a mandatory put date prior to the stated maturity. The average life shown takes into account these earlier dates.
(r) Each security is assigned a rating from Moody’s Investors Service. If not rated by Moody’s, the rating will be that assigned by Standard & Poor’s. Likewise, if not assigned a rating by Standard & Poor’s, it will be based on the rating assigned by Fitch, Inc. For those portfolios that hold a security which is not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated. Holdings in U.S. Treasuries and government agency mortgage-backed securities, if any, are included in the “AAA”-rating category. Percentages are based on the total market value of investments as of 9/30/08.

Percentages are based on net assets as of 9/30/08, unless otherwise noted.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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EXPENSE TABLES

Fund expenses borne by the shareholders during the period, April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008

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

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008.

Actual expenses

The first line for each share class in the following tables provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second line for each share class in the following tables provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not each fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads). Therefore, the second line for each share class in the tables is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

MFS® MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.55%   $1,000.00   $971.74   $2.72
  Hypothetical (h)   0.55%   $1,000.00   $1,022.31   $2.79
B   Actual   1.32%   $1,000.00   $969.08   $6.52
  Hypothetical (h)   1.32%   $1,000.00   $1,018.45   $6.68

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.70% and 1.47% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.46 and $7.25 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.55 and $7.44 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.78%   $1,000.00   $961.47   $3.84
  Hypothetical (h)   0.78%   $1,000.00   $1,021.16   $3.95
B   Actual   1.53%   $1,000.00   $957.66   $7.51
  Hypothetical (h)   1.53%   $1,000.00   $1,017.40   $7.74
C   Actual   1.53%   $1,000.00   $957.77   $7.51
  Hypothetical (h)   1.53%   $1,000.00   $1,017.40   $7.74

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.93%, 1.68%, and 1.68% for A, B, and C classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.57, $8.24, and $8.24 for A, B, and C classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.71, $8.49, and $8.49 for A, B, and C classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® NORTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.92%   $1,000.00   $975.73   $4.56
  Hypothetical (h)   0.92%   $1,000.00   $1,020.46   $4.66
B   Actual   1.57%   $1,000.00   $972.46   $7.76
  Hypothetical (h)   1.57%   $1,000.00   $1,017.20   $7.94
C   Actual   1.57%   $1,000.00   $972.50   $7.76
  Hypothetical (h)   1.57%   $1,000.00   $1,017.20   $7.94

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.97%, 1.72%, and 1.72% for A, B, and C classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.80, $8.50, and $8.50 for A, B, and C classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.91, $8.69, and $8.69 for A, B, and C classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.65%   $1,000.00   $962.02   $3.20
  Hypothetical (h)   0.65%   $1,000.00   $1,021.81   $3.29
B   Actual   1.41%   $1,000.00   $958.53   $6.92
  Hypothetical (h)   1.41%   $1,000.00   $1,018.00   $7.13

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.80% and 1.56% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $3.93 and $7.65 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.05 and $7.89 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.95%   $1,000.00   $964.94   $4.68
  Hypothetical (h)   0.95%   $1,000.00   $1,020.31   $4.81
B   Actual   1.60%   $1,000.00   $961.75   $7.87
  Hypothetical (h)   1.60%   $1,000.00   $1,017.05   $8.09

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 1.00% and 1.75% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.92 and $8.60 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $5.06 and $8.85 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.81%   $1,000.00   $972.15   $4.00
  Hypothetical (h)   0.81%   $1,000.00   $1,021.01   $4.10
B   Actual   1.46%   $1,000.00   $968.92   $7.21
  Hypothetical (h)   1.46%   $1,000.00   $1,017.75   $7.38

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.86% and 1.61% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.25 and $7.94 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.36 and $8.14 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

MFS® VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.92%   $1,000.00   $970.72   $4.55
  Hypothetical (h)   0.92%   $1,000.00   $1,020.46   $4.66
B   Actual   1.57%   $1,000.00   $968.43   $7.75
  Hypothetical (h)   1.57%   $1,000.00   $1,017.20   $7.94
C   Actual   1.57%   $1,000.00   $968.43   $7.75
  Hypothetical (h)   1.57%   $1,000.00   $1,017.20   $7.94

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.97%, 1.72%, and 1.72% for A, B, and C classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.79, $8.48, and $8.48 for A, B, and C classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.91, $8.69, and $8.69 for A, B, and C classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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MFS® WEST VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

 

Share
Class
       Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Beginning
Account Value
4/01/08
  Ending
Account Value
9/30/08
  Expenses
Paid During
Period (p)
4/01/08-9/30/08
A   Actual   0.85%   $1,000.00   $955.35   $4.17
  Hypothetical (h)   0.85%   $1,000.00   $1,020.81   $4.31
B   Actual   1.49%   $1,000.00   $952.21   $7.29
  Hypothetical (h)   1.49%   $1,000.00   $1,017.60   $7.54

Expense Changes Impacting the Table

Changes to the fund’s fee arrangements occurred during the six month period or will occur during the fund’s current fiscal year. Had these fee changes been in effect throughout the entire six month period, the annualized expense ratios would have been 0.90% and 1.64% for A and B classes, respectively; the actual expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.41 and $8.02 for A and B classes, respectively; and the hypothetical expenses paid during the period would have been approximately $4.56 and $8.29 for A and B classes, respectively. For further information about the fund’s fee arrangements and changes to those fee arrangements, please see Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

  (h) 5% class return per year before expenses.

 

  (p) Expenses paid is equal to each class’ annualized expense ratio, as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the period, divided by the number of days in the year. Expenses paid do not include any applicable sales charges (loads). If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 97.3%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport and Port Revenue - 1.5%             
Jackson, MS, Municipal Airport Authority, Airport Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2031    $ 1,510,000   $ 1,347,772
General Obligations - General Purpose - 11.3%      
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”,
5.25%, 2027
   $ 455,000   $ 405,637
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”,
5.25%, 2016 (c)
     345,000     375,374
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, FGIC, 5.5%, 2016 (c)      3,220,000     3,260,186
Hinds County, MS, MBIA, 6.25%, 2010      1,660,000     1,737,472
Hinds County, MS, MBIA, 6.25%, 2011      1,285,000     1,377,983
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Jackson, Mississippi), FSA,
5.25%, 2020
     620,000     644,267
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations, Harrison County Mississippi Highway Construction, “N”, FGIC, 5%, 2026      1,000,000     879,200
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.5%, 2032      435,000     395,241
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”,
5.375%, 2033
     220,000     195,261
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      365,000     354,138
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      335,000     334,642
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2031      370,000     368,176
           $ 10,327,577
General Obligations - Improvement - 3.2%      
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 155,000   $ 124,533
Mississippi Capital Improvement, “I”,
6%, 2009 (c)
     1,000,000     1,039,140
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Greenville, MS Project), 5%, 2027      250,000     205,315
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA,
5.5%, 2009 (c)(u)
     1,500,000     1,554,435
           $ 2,923,423
General Obligations - Schools - 5.3%             
Biloxi, MS, Public School District, MBIA,
5%, 2021
   $ 1,000,000   $ 973,730
Jackson, MS, Public School District, “B”, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,062,040
Jackson, MS, Public School District, “B”, AMBAC, 0%, 2022      2,000,000     842,020
Jackson, MS, Public School District, “B”, AMBAC, 0%, 2023      1,000,000     393,400
Madison County, MS, School District, “A”, MBIA, 5.875%, 2009 (c)      1,500,000     1,548,735
           $ 4,819,925
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 14.1%             
Corinth & Alcorn County, MS, Hospital Rev. (Magnolia Regional Health Center), 5.5%, 2021    $ 400,000   $ 371,688
Gulfport, MS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Hospital), MBIA, 6.125%, 2015      2,250,000     2,255,333
Gulfport, MS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Hospital), MBIA, 6.2%, 2018      1,000,000     1,002,400
Gulfport, MS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Memorial Hospital), 5.75%, 2031      500,000     455,220
Hinds County, MS, Rev. (Methodist Hospital & Rehabilitation), AMBAC, 5.6%, 2012      1,440,000     1,497,038
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      705,000     628,416
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Medstar Health), BHAC,
5.25%, 2046
     1,000,000     934,900
Medical Center, Educational Building Corp. Rev. (University of Mississippi Medical Center), “B”, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2023      1,000,000     1,014,840
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Covington Hospital Nursing Home), “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2031      500,000     446,440
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority Rev. (Baptist Memorial Healthcare), “B-1”, 5%, 2024      1,000,000     913,290
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority Rev. (Delta Regional Medical Center), MBIA, 5%, 2035      1,000,000     882,990
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority Rev. (Forrest County General Hospital), FSA, 5.625%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,067,450
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority Rev. Refunding & Improvement, Hospital South Central, 5.25%, 2031      500,000     413,735
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority Rev., Refunding & Improvement, Southwest Regional Medical Center, 5.5%, 2019      250,000     235,088
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, Refunding & Improvement, Southwest Regional Medical Center,
5.75%, 2023
     250,000     230,763
South Broward, FL, Hospital District Rev.,
5%, 2036
     485,000     409,549
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      180,000     164,642
           $ 12,923,782
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.3%             
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. (Solid Waste Management, Inc.), 4.4%, 2027 (a)    $ 250,000   $ 240,430

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.6%             
Mississippi Business Finance Corp. (Northrop Grumman Ship Systems), 4.55%, 2028    $ 500,000   $ 407,740
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
     210,000     188,479
           $ 596,219
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 1.5%             
Lowndes County, MS, Solid Waste Disposal & Pollution Control Rev. (Weyerhaeuser Co.),
6.8%, 2022
   $ 750,000   $ 736,395
Warren County, MS, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper Co.),”A”, 4.4%, 2015      750,000     629,648
           $ 1,366,043
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 1.0%
Mississippi Development Bank, Special Obligation (Diamond Lakes Utilities), 6.25%, 2017    $ 950,000   $ 927,305
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 0.1%             
Mississippi Home Corp., Rev. (Kirkwood Apartments), 6.8%, 2037    $ 150,000   $ 131,403
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.7%             
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057    $ 720,000   $ 627,034
Single Family Housing - State - 4.0%             
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “A”, GNMA, 6.3%, 2031    $ 155,000   $ 146,481
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “A-2”, GNMA, 5.3%, 2023      480,000     477,965
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “A-2”, GNMA, 6.95%, 2031      185,000     186,946
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “A-2”, GNMA, 6.5%, 2032      205,000     207,905
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “B”, GNMA, 5.3%, 2035      545,000     542,689
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “B-2”, GNMA, 6.375%, 2032      340,000     342,448
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “B-2”, GNMA, 6.45%, 2033      355,000     360,023
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “C”, GNMA, 4.95%, 2025      705,000     609,021
Mississippi Home Corp. Rev., Single Family Rev., “C-1”, GNMA, 4.7%, 2038      975,000     827,463
           $ 3,700,941
State & Local Agencies - 17.7%             
Lamar County, MS, (Jail Project), MBIA,
5.1%, 2021
   $ 430,000   $ 433,118
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Capital Project & Equipment Prepayment), FSA, 5%, 2028      1,320,000     1,213,648
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Jackson Public School District), FSA, 5.375%, 2028      1,000,000     967,750
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (Mississippi Highway Construction), AMBAC, 4.75%, 2035      1,000,000     861,190
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Local Agencies - continued             
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (City of Jackson, MS), AMBAC, 4.375%, 2031    $ 1,400,000   $ 1,126,944
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Correctional Facilities), “A”, AMBAC,
5.125%, 2025
     1,000,000     963,450
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority),
5.25%, 2031
     905,000     833,641
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Hinds County Public Improvements), FSA,
5.25%, 2015 (c)
     1,110,000     1,213,030
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Mississippi, Ltd. Tax Hospital Rev.), 5.1%, 2020      1,000,000     1,002,420
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Natchez Mississippi Convention Center), AMBAC, 6%, 2013 (c)      750,000     842,880
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Public Improvement Board), 5%, 2023      750,000     659,265
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Southaven, MS, Recreation Facilities),
5.875%, 2009 (c)
     375,000     378,244
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Southaven, MS, Recreation Facilities),
6.2%, 2009 (c)
     400,000     402,720
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Tunica County Building Project), AMBAC,
5%, 2026
     1,695,000     1,576,842
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Tupelo Fairgrounds), “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2017      785,000     795,378
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,071,060
Walnut Grove, MS, Correctional Authority, AMBAC, 6%, 2009 (c)      1,750,000     1,852,655
           $ 16,194,235
Tax - Other - 0.1%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2024    $ 135,000   $ 118,051
Tobacco - 0.6%             
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 220,000   $ 191,976
Guam Economic Development Authority Tobacco Settlement, “B”, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      350,000     372,033
           $ 564,009
Transportation - Special Tax - 3.5%             
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations, Madison County (Highway Construction), FGIC, 5%, 2027    $ 1,000,000   $ 872,930
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations, Madison County (Road & Bridge), AMBAC, 5.1%, 2013 (c)      1,175,000     1,265,628
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2033      1,135,000     1,066,162
           $ 3,204,720

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - 12.8%             
Jackson State University, Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Campus Facilities), 5%, 2034 (a)    $ 500,000   $ 509,640
Jackson State University, Educational Building Corp. Rev., (Campus Facilities), “A”, FGIC,
5%, 2014 (c)
     3,100,000     3,332,066
Jackson State University, Educational Building Corp. Rev., (Student Recreation Center), AMBAC, 5.125%, 2012 (c)      750,000     801,825
Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp. Rev., AMBAC, 5.5%, 2016      1,000,000     1,044,300
Mississippi State University Educational Building Corp. Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2021      250,000     247,883
Mississippi Valley State University, Educational Building Corp. Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      890,000     898,473
University of Mississippi, Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Performing Arts Center), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2009 (c)      1,000,000     1,024,430
University of Mississippi, Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Residential College Project), “A”,
5%, 2033
     1,500,000     1,376,445
University of New Mexico, Educational Building Corp. Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2036      905,000     838,338
University of Southern Mississippi, Educational Building Corp. Rev. (Athletics Facilities Improvement Project), FSA, 5%, 2034      750,000     687,525
University of Southern Mississippi, Educational Building Corp. Rev., “B”, FSA, 5%, 2032      1,000,000     928,450
           $ 11,689,375
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 5.8%             
Guam Power Authority Rev., “A”, AMBAC,
5.25%, 2013
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,014,150
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Municipal Energy Agency Power Supply Project), “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2026      1,000,000     825,920
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Okolona Electric System), 5.2%, 2011 (c)      1,010,000     1,069,994
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “II”, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      875,000     945,551
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued             
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “WW”, 5.25%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 915,360
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Rev., “V”, FSA, 5.25%, 2027      570,000     548,893
           $ 5,319,868
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 13.2%      
Hampton Roads Sanitation District Wastewater Rev., VA, 5%, 2038    $ 1,000,000   $ 932,950
Jackson, MS, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., FGIC, 5.25%, 2009 (c)      420,000     431,290
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Combined Water Sewer & Solid Waste Management), FSA, 5.25%, 2021      1,270,000     1,291,273
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Combined Water Sewer & Solid Waste Management), FSA, 5.05%, 2027      1,610,000     1,540,126
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Gulfport Water & Sewer Project), FSA,
5.625%, 2012 (c)(f)
     500,000     552,255
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Gulfport Water & Sewer Project), “A”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      2,000,000     2,136,220
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Jackson Water & Sewer System Project), FSA, 5%, 2029      2,000,000     1,827,520
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations (Jackson Water & Sewer System Project), FGIC, 5%, 2032      250,000     213,423
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligations, Grenada, MS, Water & Sewer Systems Project, “N”, FSA, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     914,810
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      2,000,000     1,923,120
           $ 12,136,287
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $92,505,941)   $ 89,158,399
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 2.7%            2,507,640
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 91,666,039

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    14    $1,640,406    Dec-08    $18,053

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 91.9%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 4.1%             
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agency, Special Facilities Rev. (Terminal One Group), 5.5%, 2024    $ 1,000,000   $ 922,805
Port Authority NY & NJ (132nd Series), 5%, 2033      2,000,000     1,880,620
Port Authority NY & NJ (153rd Series), 5%, 2038      5,000,000     4,663,000
Port Authority NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International), MBIA, 6.25%, 2015      1,000,000     928,760
           $ 8,395,185
General Obligations - General Purpose - 4.6%      
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, XLCA, 5.5%, 2017    $ 2,700,000   $ 2,675,754
New York, NY, “A”, 6%, 2010 (c)      990,000     1,055,350
New York, NY, “A-1”, 5.25%, 2028      1,000,000     961,770
New York, NY, “C-1”, 5.25%, 2025      1,000,000     970,540
New York, NY, “D-1”, 5.125%, 2028      1,000,000     942,980
New York, NY, “J”, FGIC, 5.5%, 2026      5,000     5,007
New York, NY, “B”, 5.375%, 2010 (c)      210,000     222,564
New York, NY, “B”, 5.375%, 2017      1,040,000     1,058,314
New York, NY, Unrefunded, “A”, 6%, 2019      10,000     10,378
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.375%, 2033      495,000     439,337
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      845,000     819,853
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      340,000     339,636
           $ 9,501,483
General Obligations - Improvement - 0.2%      
Erie County, NY, Public Improvement, “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2019    $ 140,000   $ 140,192
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037      290,000     232,998
           $ 373,190
General Obligations - Schools - 3.4%      
Genesee Valley, NY, Central School District (Angelica Belmont), FGIC, 5.25%, 2028    $ 1,720,000   $ 1,638,713
North Babylon, NY, Union Free School District, “A”, FGIC, 5.5%, 2018      2,415,000     2,485,132
Port Byron, NY, Central School District, ETM, AMBAC, 7.4%, 2012 (c)      500,000     576,090
Port Byron, NY, Central School District, ETM, AMBAC, 7.4%, 2013 (c)      500,000     589,735
Port Byron, NY, Central School District, ETM, AMBAC, 7.4%, 2014 (c)      500,000     602,230
Port Byron, NY, Central School District, ETM, AMBAC, 7.4%, 2015 (c)      500,000     610,515
Washingtonville, NY, Central School District, FGIC, 7.35%, 2009      550,000     567,661
           $ 7,070,076
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 7.8%      
Albany, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. Peters), “D”, 5.75%, 2027    $ 1,000,000   $ 948,860
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Chautauqua County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Women’s Christian Assn.), “A”, 6.35%, 2017    $ 135,000   $ 129,233
Chautauqua County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Women’s Christian Assn.), “A”, 6.4%, 2029      475,000     420,000
Fulton County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Nathan Littauer Hospital), “A”, 5.75%, 2009      325,000     325,215
Genesee County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (United Medical Center Project), 5%, 2032      500,000     371,230
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      1,565,000     1,394,994
Madison County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Oneida), 5.25%, 2027      675,000     583,376
Monroe County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Highland Hospital of Rochester), 5%, 2025      1,000,000     885,190
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (North Shore Long Island Jewish Group), 5.5%, 2013 (c)      250,000     273,740
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (NYU Hospital Center), “B”, 5.625%, 2037      750,000     672,683
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (St. Vincents Hospital and Medical Center), BHAC, 5%, 2027      3,000,000     2,825,520
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (White Plains Hospital), FHA, 5.375%, 2043      1,500,000     1,380,390
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt, 6.25%, 2037      750,000     661,065
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt (Kaleida Health), FHA, 4.6%, 2027      1,000,000     838,310
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt (Mt. Sinai NYU Health), 5.5%, 2026      250,000     233,703
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Non-State Supported Debt (Mt. Sinai NYU Health), “C”, 5.5%, 2026      500,000     467,405
New York, NY, Health & Hospital Corp. Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2017      760,000     763,428
New York, NY, Health & Hospital Corp. Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2023      1,000,000     984,330
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Staten Island University Hospital), “B”, 6.375%, 2031      485,000     438,978
Saratoga County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev., 5.25%, 2032      500,000     425,915
Suffolk County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Huntington Hospital), “C”, 5.875%, 2032      1,000,000     918,530

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Yonkers, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (St. John’s Riverside Hospital), “A”, 7.125%, 2031    $ 300,000   $ 287,448
           $ 16,229,543
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.8%      
East Rochester, NY, Housing Authority Rev. (Woodland Village Project), 5.5%, 2033    $ 400,000   $ 319,108
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Continuing Care Retirement, 6.7%, 2043      300,000     282,741
Suffolk County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Gurwin Jewish Phase II), 6.7%, 2039      385,000     357,299
Ulster County, NY, Industrial Development Agency (Woodland Pond), “A”, 6%, 2037      500,000     430,080
Westchester County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev., Continuing Care Retirement (Kendal On Hudson), “A”,
6.5%, 2013 (c)
     300,000     337,080
           $ 1,726,308
Human Services - 0.7%      
Nassau County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (Special Needs Facility), “B-1”, 6.5%, 2017    $ 205,000   $ 199,262
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Jewish Board of Families & Children), AMBAC, 5%, 2023      695,000     682,156
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency (PSCH, Inc.), 6.375%, 2033      500,000     470,680
           $ 1,352,098
Industrial Revenue - Airlines - 0.3%      
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.),
7.125%, 2011
   $ 100,000   $ 95,690
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 5.4%, 2020      100,000     47,978
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.),
7.625%, 2025
     350,000     307,524
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agencies Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), 7.75%, 2031      250,000     219,018
           $ 670,210
Industrial Revenue - Other - 2.9%      
Liberty, NY, Development Corp. Rev. (Goldman Sachs Headquarters), 5.25%, 2035    $ 5,180,000   $ 4,277,230
New York, NY, City Industrial Development Agency Rev., Liberty Bonds (IAC/InterActiveCorp), 5%, 2035      500,000     384,470
Onondaga County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev., Sewer Facilities Rev. (Bristol-Meyers Squibb Co.), 5.75%, 2024      1,000,000     975,030
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Other - continued      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
   $ 430,000   $ 385,934
           $ 6,022,664
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.5%      
Essex County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Pollution Control Rev. (International Paper Corp.), 6.15%, 2021    $ 470,000   $ 430,149
Essex County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Pollution Control Rev. (International Paper Corp.), 6.45%, 2023      700,000     648,305
           $ 1,078,454
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 0.1%
New York Liberty Development Corp. Rev. (National Sports Museum), “A”, 6.125%, 2019    $ 500,000   $ 173,985
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 0.5%             
New York, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Civic Facilities Rev. (United Jewish Appeal), “A”, 5%, 2027    $ 1,000,000   $ 962,250
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 1.4%             
New York Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 5.1%, 2041    $ 820,000   $ 671,719
New York, NY, City Housing Development Corp., 5.5%, 2034      2,000,000     1,766,780
New York, NY, City Housing Development Corp., “C”, 5%, 2026      500,000     431,325
           $ 2,869,824
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.9%
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 0%, 2056    $ 11,315,000   $ 506,799
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057      1,000,000     870,880
Schenectady, NY, Metroplex Development Authority Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5.375%, 2021      475,000     487,787
           $ 1,865,466
Single Family Housing - State - 1.8%
New York Mortgage Agency Rev., 5.1%, 2024    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,814,820
New York Mortgage Agency Rev., “130”, 4.75%, 2030      500,000     392,610
New York Mortgage Agency Rev., “156”, 5.35%, 2033      1,500,000     1,409,610
           $ 3,617,040
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.4%
Niagara County, NY, Industrial Development Agency, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (American Ref-fuel), “C”, 5.625%, 2024 (a)    $ 850,000   $ 789,378
State & Agency - Other - 3.0%             
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (City University), AMBAC, 5.75%, 2018    $ 800,000   $ 882,272

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Agency - Other - continued             
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Pace University), MBIA, 6%, 2010 (c)    $ 1,700,000   $ 1,815,940
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (State University), 5.375%, 2010 (c)      1,500,000     1,584,240
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Upstate Community Colleges), “A”, FSA, 6%, 2010 (c)(f)      1,010,000     1,079,781
New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Special Program Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2015      715,000     740,561
           $ 6,102,794
State & Local Agencies - 15.5%
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. Non-State Supported Debt, 5%, 2032    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,820,440
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, FSA, 5.25%, 2010 (c)      10,000     10,500
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, FSA, 5.25%, 2030      25,000     24,147
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,793,840
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, “A”, 5%, 2022      1,500,000     1,452,075
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, “A”, 5%, 2033      2,000,000     1,813,960
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. State Supported Debt, “B”, 5%, 2022      4,000,000     3,802,000
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (City University), “A”, 5.625%, 2016      2,450,000     2,624,367
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Judicial Institute at Pace), AMBAC, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      2,500,000     2,649,300
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (School Program), 6.25%, 2020      1,690,000     1,779,063
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (State University), 5.875%, 2017      1,130,000     1,225,914
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services Facilities Improvement, “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2011 (c)      785,000     835,813
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, “A”, MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      5,000     5,222
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2011 (c)      385,000     409,921
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, “D”, FSA, 5.25%, 2010 (c)      35,000     36,750
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2010 (c)      35,000     36,750
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, “D”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2011 (c)      105,000     111,797
New York Dormitory Authority Rev., Mental Health Services, Unrefunded, “B”, MBIA,
5.25%, 2031
     725,000     685,314
New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Special School Purpose Rev., 5.25%, 2022      1,000,000     1,000,740
New York Urban Development Corp. (Correctional Facilities), AMBAC, 0%, 2009      5,000,000     4,953,750
New York Urban Development Corp. (State Facilities), AMBAC, 5.6%, 2015      2,750,000     2,967,140
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., NY, “A-1”, 5.5%, 2018      2,000,000     2,049,720
           $ 32,088,523
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tax - Other - 2.8%
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp Rev., “A”,
5%, 2047
   $ 3,000,000   $ 2,592,090
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2047      2,500,000     2,260,525
New York, NY, Transitional Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 2026      1,000,000     961,140
           $ 5,813,755
Tobacco - 1.2%
Guam Economic Development Authority Tobacco Settlement, “B”, 5.5%, 2011 (c)    $ 400,000   $ 425,180
New York County Tobacco Trust II, 5.625%, 2035      800,000     724,840
Suffolk Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. Settlement, “B”, 6%, 2048      1,000,000     927,810
Westchester, NY, Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., 5.125%, 2045      500,000     395,000
           $ 2,472,830
Toll Roads - 4.0%
Niagara Falls, NY, Bridge Commission Toll Rev., FGIC, 5.25%, 2015    $ 5,000,000   $ 5,146,900
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Rev., NY, “C”, 5%, 2038      2,000,000     1,864,640
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Rev., NY, ETM, 6%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,053,720
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Rev., NY, Unrefunded, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2032      310,000     290,935
           $ 8,356,195
Transportation - Special Tax - 10.6%
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, FGIC, 5.875%, 2010 (c)    $ 2,000,000   $ 2,099,320
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, FGIC, 5%, 2025      2,500,000     2,374,625
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, “A”, 5%, 2026      1,500,000     1,376,220
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, “A”, 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,765,280
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, “A”, 5%, 2037      3,500,000     3,076,185
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, “B”, FSA, 4.5%, 2032      1,900,000     1,580,800
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, Dedicated Tax Fund Rev., 5.5%, 2015 (c)      750,000     828,473
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., NY, ETM, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2013 (c)      825,000     877,421
New York Thruway Authority, General Rev., Highway & Bridges, “A”, FSA, 5.8%, 2010 (c)      20,000     21,194
New York Thruway Authority, General Rev., Highway & Bridges, “B”, 5%, 2021      4,000,000     3,996,320
New York Thruway Authority, General Rev., Highway & Bridges, “B-1”, FGIC, 5.4%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,106,260
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “Y”, 5%, 2016 (c)      1,700,000     1,821,516
           $ 21,923,614

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - 8.1%
Albany, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Albany Law School), 5%, 2031    $ 1,000,000   $ 828,150
Amherst, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Daemen College), “A”, 6%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,104,210
Cattaraugus County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Jamestown Community College), “A”, 6.4%, 2010 (c)      500,000     541,825
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Cornell University), “A”, 5%, 2035      1,500,000     1,415,490
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Fordham University), “B”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2038      3,000,000     2,747,880
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (New York University), “A”, 5%, 2038      3,000,000     2,797,920
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (St. John’s University), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2017      300,000     308,739
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Yeshiva University), AMBAC, 5.125%, 2034      1,000,000     975,490
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. Non State Supported Debt, 5.25%, 2048      1,000,000     950,460
Onondaga County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Le Moyne College), 5.625%, 2021      750,000     755,318
Schenectady, NY, New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (Cornell University), “A”, AMBAC,
5%, 2032
     2,000,000     1,842,960
Seneca County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev., Civic Facilities Rev. (New York Chiropractic), 5%, 2027      500,000     432,565
St. Lawrence County, NY, Industrial Development Agency Rev. (Clarkson University), 5%, 2031      2,225,000     1,972,618
           $ 16,673,625
Universities - Dormitories - 0.4%      
New York Dormitory Authority Rev. (New York University), “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2029    $ 1,000,000   $ 913,990
Utilities - Investor Owned - 0.7%             
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Water Facilities Rev. (Spring Valley Water Co.), “B”, AMBAC, 6.15%, 2024    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,502,670
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 3.0%             
Guam Power Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5.25%, 2014    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,011,490
Long Island Power Authority, NY, Electrical Systems Rev., “C”, 5.5%, 2013 (c)      400,000     438,632
Long Island Power Authority, NY, Electrical Systems Rev., “C”, 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,739,720
New York Power Authority Rev., 5.25%, 2040      3,000,000     2,900,460
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2017      200,000     195,242
           $ 6,285,544
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 12.2%      
Great Neck North, NY, Water Authority Rev., 5%, 2038    $ 1,000,000   $ 940,040
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Rev., 5%, 2024      1,005,000     990,729
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Rev., 5%, 2025      1,500,000     1,473,240
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Rev., 5%, 2029      2,000,000     1,917,700
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Clean Water & Drinking Rev., 5%, 2031      1,330,000     1,274,193
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control Rev., 5.75%, 2010      175,000     184,762
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control Rev., 6.875%, 2010      70,000     70,137
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control Rev., 7.25%, 2010      25,000     25,053
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control Rev., ETM, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      945,000     997,873
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Pollution Control Rev., ETM, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      1,115,000     1,177,384
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., Water Facilities Rev., 6%, 2031      1,005,000     1,019,261
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., 5.125%, 2030      1,000,000     957,620
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., 4.75%, 2036      3,000,000     2,634,450
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., 5%, 2038      2,000,000     1,846,100
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., 5%, 2038      2,000,000     1,865,360
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., FGIC, 4.5%, 2039      970,000     816,973
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2039      2,000,000     1,863,580
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 2027      1,500,000     1,443,450
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., “A”, ETM,
6%, 2010 (c)
     620,000     656,723
New York, NY, Municipal Water & Sewer Finance Authority Rev., ETM, AMBAC,
6.75%, 2014 (c)
     1,000,000     1,104,490
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2047      1,200,000     1,089,108
Suffolk County, NY, Water Authority Rev., MBIA, 5.1%, 2012      660,000     699,923
Suffolk County, NY, Water Authority Rev., ETM, MBIA, 5.1%, 2012 (c)      235,000     251,812
           $ 25,299,961
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $199,244,548)   $ 190,130,655
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 8.1%            16,769,737
Net Assets - 100.0%   $ 206,900,392

 

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Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      105      $12,303,047      Dec-08      $106,273

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® NORTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 100.8%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 4.8%             
Charlotte, NC, Airport Rev. (Charlotte/Douglas International Airport), AMBAC, 5%, 2023    $ 1,430,000   $ 1,345,151
Charlotte, NC, Airport Rev., “A”, MBIA,
5%, 2029
     2,000,000     1,822,900
Charlotte, NC, Airport Rev., “A”, MBIA,
5%, 2034
     4,485,000     4,032,060
Charlotte, NC, Airport Rev., “B”, MBIA,
5.875%, 2019
     1,000,000     1,002,270
Charlotte, NC, Airport Rev., “B”, MBIA,
5.875%, 2020
     3,775,000     3,760,353
Raleigh Durham, NC, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2018      2,700,000     2,752,731
           $ 14,715,465
General Obligations - General Purpose - 1.6%      
Charlotte, NC, 5.5%, 2010 (c)(f)    $ 3,100,000   $ 3,313,993
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”,
5.25%, 2030
     765,000     670,041
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      905,000     904,032
           $ 4,888,066
General Obligations - Improvement - 1.5%
New Hanover County, NC, Public Improvement, 5.8%, 2010 (c)    $ 4,200,000   $ 4,550,532
General Obligations - Schools - 4.1%             
Brunswick County, NC, FGIC, 5%, 2020    $ 2,800,000   $ 2,866,696
Cumberland County, NC, 5.8%, 2010 (c)      4,400,000     4,686,880
Johnston County, NC, FGIC, 5.6%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,126,320
New Hanover County, NC, Public Improvement, 5%, 2021      1,435,000     1,448,274
New Hanover County, NC, School Improvement, 5%, 2019      1,255,000     1,313,458
           $ 12,441,628
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 16.4%      
Albemarle, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care Facilities Rev., 5.25%, 2038    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,605,460
Catawba County, NC, Hospital Rev. (Catawba Memorial Hospital), AMBAC, 5%, 2017      1,200,000     1,203,636
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care System Rev. (Carolina Health Care System), “A”, 5%, 2011 (c)      750,000     792,743
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care System Rev. (Carolina Health Care System), “A”, 5%, 2031      1,000,000     869,000
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care System Rev. (Carolina Health Care System), “A”, 5%, 2031      2,695,000     2,359,392
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care System Rev. (Carolina Health Care System), “A”, 5%, 2047      1,000,000     838,350
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Cumberland County, NC, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Cumberland Hospital), ETM, MBIA,
0%, 2009 (c)
   $ 1,800,000   $ 1,753,488
New Hanover County, NC, Hospital Rev. (New Hanover Regional Medical Center), MBIA,
5%, 2019
     6,225,000     6,225,000
North Carolina Hospital Authority Mortgage Rev. (Johnston Memorial), FSA, 5.25%, 2036      1,500,000     1,406,130
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Cleveland County Healthcare), “A”, AMBAC,
5%, 2035
     1,305,000     1,138,273
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Morehead Memorial Hospital), FSA, 5%, 2026      2,000,000     1,896,640
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Northeast Medical Center), 5.25%, 2014 (c)      2,000,000     2,185,500
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Novant Health Obligation Group), 5%, 2039      1,945,000     1,643,681
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Wakemed), AMBAC, 5%, 2021      3,500,000     3,395,875
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev. (Betsy Johnson Health Care System), FSA, 5.125%, 2032      1,500,000     1,412,220
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev. (Mission-St. Joseph Health Systems), 5.5%, 2011 (c)      2,825,000     3,057,582
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev. (Southeastern Regional Medical Center), 5.375%, 2032      3,330,000     2,893,171
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev. (Wilson Memorial Hospital), AMBAC, 0%, 2013      1,000,000     809,730
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev. (Wilson Memorial Hospital), AMBAC, 0%, 2015      1,140,000     821,119
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Hospital Rev., Unrefunded (St. Joseph’s), MBIA, 5.1%, 2018      525,000     530,786
Northern Hospital District, Surry County, NC, Health Care Facilities Rev., RADIAN,
5.5%, 2019
     1,055,000     1,065,708
Northern Hospital District, Surry County, NC, Health Care Facilities Rev., 6.25%, 2038      1,000,000     911,090
Onslow County, NC, Hospital Authority (Onslow Memorial Hospital Project), MBIA, 5%, 2026      1,315,000     1,194,322
Pitt County, NC, Rev., Pitt County Memorial Hospital, ETM, 5.25%, 2021 (c)      10,135,000     10,262,093
           $ 50,270,989

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 1.1%
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Arbor Acres Community), 6.375%, 2012 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,111,800
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Deerfield), “A”,
5%, 2023
     1,000,000     865,810
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Givens Estates),
6.5%, 2013 (c)
     800,000     897,744
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Retirement Facilities Rev., (Brookwood),
5.25%, 2032
     750,000     568,215
           $ 3,443,569
Human Services - 0.7%             
Cumberland County, NC, Finance Corp., Installment Payment Rev. (Detention Center & Mental Health), AMBAC, 5.625%, 2019    $ 2,125,000   $ 2,170,263
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.2%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
   $ 860,000   $ 771,867
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.6%             
Columbus County, NC, Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority Rev. (International Paper Co.), “A”, 5.8%, 2016    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,841,920
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 2.6%             
Charlotte, NC, Housing Authority Rev., GNMA, 4.8%, 2048    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,529,460
Charlotte, NC, Housing Authority Rev., Mortgage Rocky Branch II, GNMA,
4.65%, 2035
     2,000,000     1,535,680
Elizabeth City, NC, Multi-Family Housing Rev. (Walker Landing), “A”, GNMA, 5.125%, 2049      1,500,000     1,216,860
Mecklenburg County, NC (Little Rock Apartments), FNMA, 5.15%, 2022      1,000,000     927,110
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, “H”, FHA, 6.05%, 2028      2,015,000     2,014,597
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev., “A”, (ARC Projects), 5.8%, 2034      1,000,000     882,100
           $ 8,105,807
Single Family Housing - State - 5.4%             
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “15-A”, FSA, 4.95%, 2032    $ 405,000   $ 329,650
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “19-A”, 5.1%, 2030      2,340,000     1,977,698
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “23-A”, 4.8%, 2037      2,040,000     1,580,490
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “24-A”, 4.75%, 2026      1,965,000     1,645,491
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “25-A”, 5.75%, 2037      1,885,000     1,886,998
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - State - continued
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “31-A”, 5.25%, 2038    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,681,060
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “5-A”, 5.55%, 2019      1,990,000     1,955,394
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “7-A”, 6.15%, 2020      475,000     475,276
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2020      1,145,000     1,091,254
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “A”, 5.375%, 2023      210,000     195,678
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “PP”, FHA, 6.15%, 2017      720,000     720,166
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “RR”, 5.85%, 2028      1,340,000     1,294,118
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Rev., “29-A”, 4.85%, 2038      2,000,000     1,546,560
           $ 16,379,833
State & Agency - Other - 6.9%             
Brunswick County, NC, Certificates of Participation, FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,059,420
Cabarrus County, NC, Installment Financing Contract, 5%, 2021      5,500,000     5,508,745
Carteret County, NC, AMBAC, 5.625%, 2020      1,010,000     1,038,613
Charlotte, NC Certificates of Participation (Transit Projects), 5%, 2033      3,000,000     2,772,660
Charlotte, NC, Certificates of Participation (Convention Facilities), AMBAC, 0%, 2008      3,000,000     2,982,750
Charlotte, NC, Certificates of Participation (Public Safety Facilities), “D”, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      3,000,000     3,175,740
Charlotte, NC, Certificates of Participation (Transit Projects), “E”, 5%, 2035      1,990,000     1,826,462
Harnett County, NC, Certificates of Participation, FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      1,225,000     1,312,330
Harnett County, NC, Certificates of Participation, FSA, 5.25%, 2015      1,020,000     1,082,261
Rockingham, NC, Certificates of Participation, AMBAC, 5.125%, 2024      350,000     340,697
           $ 21,099,678
State & Local Agencies - 4.4%             
Forsyth County, NC, Certificates of Participation (Public Facilities & Equipment), 5.25%, 2013 (c)    $ 1,230,000   $ 1,334,907
Iredell County, NC, Public Facilities (School Projects), AMBAC, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,059,420
Mooresville, NC, Certificates of Participation,
5%, 2032
     2,000,000     1,795,240
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., AMBAC, 5.375%, 2016      3,000,000     3,204,390
Rutherford County, NC, Certificates of Participation (Rutherford County School), AMBAC, 5%, 2023      840,000     809,869
Wilmington, NC, Certificates of Participation, “A”, 5%, 2038      2,650,000     2,393,295
Winston Salem, NC, Certificates of Participation, “C”, 5%, 2011 (c)      2,575,000     2,717,166
           $ 13,314,287

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tax - Other - 0.8%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., RADIAN, 5.5%, 2018    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,007,110
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2022      1,650,000     1,498,068
           $ 2,505,178
Tobacco - 0.5%             
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 1,675,000   $ 1,461,639
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “A”, 0%, 2050      2,000,000     73,440
           $ 1,535,079
Transportation - Special Tax - 5.0%             
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., FSA, 6%, 2018 (u)    $ 10,850,000   $ 11,695,215
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2036      1,930,000     1,789,071
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, FSA, 5.5%, 2028      1,715,000     1,678,471
           $ 15,162,757
Universities - Colleges - 17.3%             
Appalachian State University, NC, Rev., FSA,
5.6%, 2010 (c)
   $ 2,285,000   $ 2,427,904
Appalachian State University, NC, Rev., “C”, MBIA, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     888,300
East Carolina University, NC, Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5.25%, 2011 (c)      1,375,000     1,471,690
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Duke University), “A”,
5.25%, 2012 (c)
     2,000,000     2,156,480
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Duke University), “A”, 5%, 2039      3,500,000     3,255,735
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Duke University), “B”,
4.25%, 2042
     2,020,000     1,525,746
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Duke University), “B”,
4.75%, 2042
     3,000,000     2,572,110
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (High Point University),
5.125%, 2018
     510,000     506,262
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (High Point University),
5.125%, 2021
     300,000     281,484
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Johnson & Wales University), “A”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2022      1,870,000     1,721,578
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Agency Rev. (Meredith College), 6%, 2031      1,500,000     1,447,680
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Prerefunded (Duke University) “A”,
5.125%, 2011 (c)
     4,050,000     4,309,079
North Carolina Capital Facilities, Finance Unrefunded (Duke University) “A”,
5.125%, 2041
     950,000     907,146
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued             
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Authority (University Plaza), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2020    $ 2,180,000   $ 2,084,647
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
5%, 2028
     2,000,000     1,926,080
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,
5%, 2036
     3,000,000     2,818,860
University of North Carolina, Charlotte Rev., “B”, FSA, 5%, 2036      1,750,000     1,609,458
University of North Carolina, Greensboro Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2020      2,835,000     2,869,389
University of North Carolina, Systems Pool Rev., “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2033      1,180,000     1,054,259
University of North Carolina, Systems Pool Rev., “C”, AMBAC, 5%, 2029      2,000,000     1,906,320
University of North Carolina, University Rev., “A”, 4.75%, 2034      5,000,000     4,476,750
University of North Carolina, Wilmington Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2019      1,375,000     1,385,876
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Certificates of Participation (Student Housing Project), FGIC, 5%, 2028      1,825,000     1,605,179
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Certificates of Participation (Student Housing Project), ASSD GTY, 5%, 2032      2,910,000     2,681,856
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Certificates of Participation (Student Housing Project), ASSD GTY, 4.75%, 2038      3,400,000     2,954,634
University of Puerto Rico Rev., “Q”, 5%, 2036      2,370,000     2,028,673
           $ 52,873,175
Utilities - Investor Owned - 0.8%             
Wake County, NC, Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Rev. (Carolina Power & Light Co.), 5.375%, 2017    $ 2,500,000   $ 2,526,875
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 15.4%             
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, AMBAC, 6%, 2018    $ 14,245,000   $ 15,125,341
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, “A”, MBIA, 7.5%, 2010      3,005,000     3,110,776
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, “A”, ETM, 7.5%, 2010 (c)      2,595,000     2,711,438
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, “A”, ETM, 5%, 2017 (c)      3,120,000     3,281,959
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., MBIA, 6%, 2011      5,000,000     5,295,000
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., 6.375%, 2013      1,000,000     1,033,050
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., “A”, MBIA,
5.25%, 2019 (u)
     10,000,000     10,313,400
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency, Catawba Electric Rev., “A”, MBIA,
5.25%, 2020 (u)
     6,000,000     6,141,420
           $ 47,012,384

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 10.7%             
Asheville, NC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2032    $ 1,000,000   $ 930,510
Cary, NC, Combined Enterprise Systems Rev., 5%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,063,580
Charlotte, NC, Storm Water Fee Rev.,
6%, 2010 (c)
     3,180,000     3,394,682
Charlotte, NC, Storm Water Fee Rev., 5%, 2034      3,675,000     3,476,734
Charlotte, NC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., 5.75%, 2010 (c)      3,075,000     3,270,170
Charlotte, NC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., 5.5%, 2017      1,650,000     1,741,641
Durham County, NC, Enterprise Systems Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2023      1,675,000     1,639,138
Greensboro, NC, Enterprise Systems Rev., “A”, 5.125%, 2011 (c)      1,750,000     1,870,750
Greensboro, NC, Enterprise Systems Rev., “A”, 5.125%, 2011 (c)      1,490,000     1,592,810
Greenville, NC, Combined Enterprise Systems Rev., FSA, 5%, 2016      1,005,000     1,041,391
Greenville, NC, Combined Enterprise Systems Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2019      1,170,000     1,204,059
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued
Greenville, NC, Utilities Commission, Combined Enterprise System Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2033    $ 2,400,000   $ 2,159,784
Harnett County, NC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2028      700,000     670,376
High Point, NC, Combined Enterprise System Rev., FSA, 5%, 2033      2,000,000     1,893,320
Kannapolis, NC, Water & Sewer Rev., “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2021      1,000,000     958,800
Raleigh, NC, Combined Enterprise Systems Rev., 5%, 2014 (c)      385,000     413,821
Raleigh, NC, Combined Enterprise Systems Rev., 5%, 2031      4,000,000     3,808,240
Winston Salem, NC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., 5%, 2033      1,600,000     1,515,296
           $ 32,645,102
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $316,142,053)   $ 308,254,454
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.8)%     (2,375,844)
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 305,878,610

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      67      $7,850,516      Dec-08      $208,656

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 95.7%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 1.8%             
Allegheny County, PA, Airport Rev. (Pittsburgh International Airport), MBIA, 5.75%, 2014    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,023,030
Allegheny County, PA, Airport Rev. (Pittsburgh International Airport), FGIC, 6.125%, 2017      500,000     498,185
Susquehanna Area Regional Airport, AMBAC,
5.375%, 2023
     500,000     459,870
           $ 1,981,085
General Obligations - General Purpose - 9.7%      
Allegheny County, PA, Unrefunded Balance, “C53”, FGIC, 5.3%, 2018    $ 285,000   $ 290,481
Allegheny County, PA, Unrefunded Balance, “C53”, FGIC, 5.4%, 2019      290,000     295,003
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, FGIC,
5.5%, 2015
     280,000     286,622
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, ETM, FGIC, 5.5%, 2015 (c)(u)      1,860,000     2,042,968
Erie County, PA, Convention Center, FGIC,
5%, 2025
     500,000     448,215
Erie County, PA, Convention Center, FGIC,
5%, 2026
     500,000     445,125
Luzerne County, PA, MBIA, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      500,000     539,225
Luzerne County, PA, “A”, FSA, 5%, 2027      1,000,000     940,610
North Huntingdon Township, PA, AMBAC,
5.25%, 2019
     500,000     510,765
Pennsylvania Finance Authority Rev. (Penn Hills), “A”, FGIC, 5.45%, 2010 (c)      85,000     89,890
Pennsylvania Finance Authority Rev. (Penn Hills), “A”, FGIC, 5.45%, 2019      415,000     420,872
Philadelphia, PA, Office of City Treasurer, “A”, FSA, 5.25%, 2032      2,000,000     1,774,824
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”,
5.375%, 2033
     250,000     221,888
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      425,000     412,352
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      450,000     449,519
State of Pennsylvania, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,054,620
State of Pennsylvania, 6.25%, 2010      300,000     318,648
           $ 10,541,627
General Obligations - Improvement - 0.5%      
Pittsburgh, PA, FGIC, 5.75%, 2009 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 515,455
General Obligations - Schools - 17.2%             
Allegheny Valley, PA, School District, “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2028    $ 1,000,000   $ 950,120
Conneaut, PA, School District, “B”, FSA,
0%, 2031
     1,150,000     280,186
Conneaut, PA, School District, “B”, FSA,
0%, 2033
     760,000     163,772
Daniel Boone, PA, School District, 5%, 2032      500,000     454,945
Exeter Township, PA, School District, FGIC,
5%, 2025
     1,000,000     926,460
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
General Obligations - Schools - continued      
Garnet Valley, PA, School District, FGIC,
5.5%, 2015
   $ 750,000   $ 784,358
Gateway, PA, Allegheny School District, FGIC,
5.2%, 2023
     1,000,000     974,550
Gateway, PA, Allegheny School District, FGIC,
5%, 2032
     1,740,000     1,570,855
North Allegheny, PA, School District, FGIC,
5.05%, 2022
     590,000     564,158
North Schuylkill, PA, School District, FGIC,
5%, 2028
     650,000     580,346
Palmyra, PA, School District, FGIC,
5.375%, 2016
     820,000     850,570
Pennridge, PA, School District, MBIA,
5%, 2013 (c)
     50,000     53,324
Pennsylvania Public School Building (Garnet Valley School District), AMBAC, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      1,005,000     1,064,999
Perkiomen Valley, PA, School District, FSA,
5%, 2011 (c)
     280,000     294,392
Perkiomen Valley, PA, School District, FSA,
5%, 2019
     220,000     222,629
Philadelphia, PA, School District, MBIA,
6%, 2010 (c)
     500,000     524,315
Philadelphia, PA, School District, FSA,
5.75%, 2011 (c)
     500,000     533,225
Reading, PA, School District, FSA, 5%, 2035      2,240,000     2,047,629
Scranton, PA, School District, “A”, FSA,
5%, 2027
     1,340,000     1,239,232
South Park, PA, School District, FGIC, 5%, 2019      750,000     752,100
State Public School Building Authority, PA School (Colonial Intermediate Unit 20), FGIC, 5%, 2030      500,000     451,205
State Public School Building Authority, PA School (Delaware County Community College), FSA, 5%, 2032      2,000,000     1,862,600
Upper Moreland, PA, School District, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2029      1,650,000     1,535,639
           $ 18,681,609
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 15.0%      
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (Jefferson Regional Medical Center), “A”, 4.75%, 2025    $ 850,000   $ 707,940
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (South Hills Health Systems), “B”, 6.75%, 2010 (c)      555,000     591,075
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (UPMC Health Systems),
5%, 2018
     500,000     499,975
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (UPMC Health Systems), MBIA, 5%, 2018      500,000     505,200

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), 9.25%, 2010 (c)    $ 150,000   $ 172,773
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “A”, 5%, 2028      500,000     351,925
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (West Penn Allegheny Health), “B”, 9.25%, 2010 (c)      50,000     57,591
Delaware County, PA, Authority Hospital Rev. (Crozer Keystone Obligations Group), “A”, 5%, 2031      500,000     367,390
Erie County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Hamot Health Foundation), AMBAC,
5.25%, 2017
     675,000     695,925
Lancaster County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev., 5.5%, 2013 (c)      500,000     545,080
Lebanon County, PA, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Good Samaritan Hospital), 5%, 2018      200,000     186,276
Lebanon County, PA, Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Good Samaritan Hospital), 6%, 2035      350,000     313,765
Lehigh County, PA, General Purpose Authority (Good Shepherd Group), “A”, 5.625%, 2034      350,000     324,975
Lehigh County, PA, General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Health Network), “A”, FSA,
4.75%, 2038
     1,000,000     848,550
Lehigh County, PA, General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Hospital), MBIA, 7%, 2016      250,000     281,865
Lehigh County, PA, General Purpose Authority (Lehigh Valley Hospital), 5.25%, 2032      600,000     525,066
Lehigh County, PA, General Purpose Authority (St. Luke’s Bethlehem Hospital),
5.375%, 2013 (c)
     600,000     652,716
Lehigh County, PA, Hospital Rev. (Lehigh Valley Hospital), FSA, 5.25%, 2019      500,000     513,580
Lycoming County, PA, Authority Hospital Rev. (Williamsport Hospital Obligation Group), CONNIE LEE, 5.375%, 2010      575,000     575,794
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), 6%, 2014 (c)      750,000     836,415
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), 5%, 2027      250,000     213,123
Monroe County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Pocono Medical Center), 5.125%, 2037      250,000     203,723
Mount Lebanon, PA, Hospital Authority Rev.
(St. Clair Memorial Hospital), 5.625%, 2032
     400,000     370,164
Northampton County, PA, General Purpose Authority Hospital Rev., (St. Luke’s Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2040      500,000     434,250
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (UPMC Health), 6.25%, 2018      100,000     105,254
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (UPMC Health), 6%, 2031      650,000     668,610
Philadelphia, PA, Health & Educational Facilities Rev. (Jeane Health), ETM,
6.6%, 2010 (c)
     60,000     62,650
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority (Children’s Hospital), MBIA, 4.5%, 2037    $ 1,000,000   $ 825,290
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority (Temple University Health System), 5.5%, 2026      1,000,000     751,220
Philadelphia, PA, Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority (The Children’s Hospital Foundation), “A”, 4.5%, 2037      1,000,000     777,110
Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Guthrie Health), “A”, 5.875%, 2011 (c)      385,000     421,263
Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority Rev. (Guthrie Health), “A”, 5.875%, 2031      115,000     108,542
South Central, PA, General Authority Rev., 5.625%, 2011 (c)      490,000     528,842
South Central, PA, General Authority Rev., Wellspan Health, ETM, 5.625%, 2026 (c)      110,000     115,610
St. Mary’s Hospital Authority, PA, Health Systems Rev. (Catholic Health East), “B”, 5.375%, 2014 (c)      750,000     814,328
West Shore, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Holy Spirit Hospital), 6.25%, 2032      350,000     324,786
    $ 16,278,641
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 2.1%      
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Lutheran Community Telford Center), 5.75%, 2037    $ 300,000   $ 238,125
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Community Rev. (Ann’s Choice, Inc.), 6.125%, 2025      250,000     232,138
Chartiers Valley, PA, Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (Asbury Health Center Project), 5.75%, 2022      250,000     226,768
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Presbyterian Homes), “A”, 5.45%, 2021      500,000     468,510
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2035      110,000     127,553
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority, Retirement Community Rev. (Wesley), “A”, 7.25%, 2035      40,000     46,383
Lancaster County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Brethren), 6.5%, 2040      250,000     229,390
Lancaster County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Willow Valley Retirement Project),
5.875%, 2031
     500,000     475,070
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care), 6.25%, 2035      250,000     208,843
           $ 2,252,780
Human Services - 0.1%      
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority (Wordsworth Academy), 8%, 2024    $ 150,000   $ 145,790

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 0.9%      
New Morgan, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (New Morgan Landfill Co., Inc./Browning Ferris, Inc.), 6.5%, 2019    $ 530,000   $ 507,502
Westmoreland County, PA, Industrial Development Corp. (Waste Management), LOC, 5.1%, 2018 (a)      500,000     500,965
    $ 1,008,467
Industrial Revenue - Other - 1.5%      
Bucks County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (USX Corp.), 5.4%, 2017 (a)    $ 300,000   $ 305,343
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev. (Amtrak), 6.125%, 2021      150,000     147,545
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Procter & Gamble), 5.375%, 2031      1,000,000     891,140
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
     270,000     242,330
    $ 1,586,358
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.6%      
Erie County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Pollution Control (International Paper Co.), “A”, 5.3%, 2012    $ 650,000   $ 635,863
Parking - 1.4%      
Philadelphia, PA, Public Parking Authority Rev., FSA, 5.625%, 2015    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,028,640
Pittsburgh, PA, Public Parking Authority Rev., AMBAC, 6%, 2010 (c)      500,000     528,955
    $ 1,557,595
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.5%      
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County, PA, Sales Tax Rev. (Public Auditorium Hotel Room), AMBAC,
5.25%, 2017
   $ 500,000   $ 509,810
Single Family Housing - Local - 0.9%      
Allegheny County, PA, Residential Financing Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “RR”, GNMA, 4.75%, 2025    $ 375,000   $ 318,735
Allegheny County, PA, Residential Financing Authority, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “VV”, GNMA, 4.95%, 2037      890,000     716,886
    $ 1,035,621
Single Family Housing - State - 7.7%      
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Rev.,
“96 A”, 4.7%, 2037
   $ 750,000   $ 574,013
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., 5.1%, 2020      1,405,000     1,292,853
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., 5.25%, 2021      750,000     694,523
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., 5.25%, 2033      315,000     313,655
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - State - continued      
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., 5%, 2034    $ 440,000   $ 435,490
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “100-A”, 5.35%, 2033      1,000,000     869,510
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “103-C”, 5.4%, 2033      1,000,000     956,440
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “92-A”, 4.75%, 2031      1,165,000     910,471
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “93-A”, 5.75%, 2037      630,000     630,561
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “94-A”, 5.1%, 2031      500,000     416,580
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “95-A”, 4.875%, 2031      1,000,000     796,190
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Single Family Mortgage Rev., “A”, 4.875%, 2026      500,000     424,165
    $ 8,314,451
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.2%      
Delaware County, PA, Industrial Development Authority, Resource Recovery Facilities Rev. (American Ref-Fuel Co.), “A”, 6.2%, 2019    $ 300,000   $ 267,870
State & Local Agencies - 4.3%             
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, AMBAC, 5.5%, 2018    $ 800,000   $ 839,576
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, “B”, AMBAC, 1.7%, 2018      50,000     50,000
Delaware Valley, PA, Regional Finance Authority, RITES, AMBAC, 9.025%, 2018 (p)      100,000     109,894
Northumberland County, PA (Country Careers & Arts Center), 6.65%, 2020      210,000     209,819
Philadelphia, PA, Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 5.125%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,070,170
Philadelphia, PA, Industrial Development Authority, FSA, 5.25%, 2011 (c)      750,000     805,290
Philadelphia, PA, Industrial Development Authority, 5.5%, 2023      500,000     476,715
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013      1,000,000     1,071,060
    $ 4,632,524
Student Loan Revenue - 1.3%      
Pennsylvania Higher Education, Capital Acquisition Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2026    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,413,270
Tax - Other - 0.6%      
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County, PA, Sales Tax Rev. (Public Auditorium Hotel Room), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2013    $ 500,000   $ 512,240
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2024      135,000     118,051
    $ 630,291
Tax Assessment - 0.2%      
Washington County, PA, Redevelopment Authority (Victory Centre Project), “A”,
5.45%, 2035
   $ 250,000   $ 199,263

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tobacco - 0.3%      
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 295,000   $ 257,423
Virgin Islands Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5%, 2021      120,000     111,540
           $ 368,963
Toll Roads - 1.1%      
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission,
5.5%, 2015
   $ 250,000   $ 264,868
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, “A-1”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2033      1,000,000     907,090
    $ 1,171,958
Transportation - Special Tax - 2.5%      
Allegheny County, PA, Port Authority Special Rev., MBIA, 6.25%, 2009 (c)    $ 500,000   $ 512,865
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, MBIA,
5%, 2024
     1,775,000     1,668,021
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Special Rev., FGIC, 5.25%, 2013      500,000     508,505
           $ 2,689,391
Universities - Colleges - 13.8%      
Allegheny County, PA, (Chatham College),
5.95%, 2032
   $ 335,000   $ 327,533
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Duquesne University), 5%, 2033      500,000     438,125
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Duquesne University), “A”, XLCA, 5%, 2024      1,000,000     907,810
Allegheny County, PA, Higher Education Building Authority Rev. (Robert Morris University) “A”, 6%, 2038      250,000     225,408
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority College Rev. (Dickinson College), AMBAC,
5.55%, 2010 (c)
     535,000     567,378
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority College Rev. (Dickinson College), 5%, 2026      1,000,000     917,830
Delaware County, PA, Authority College Rev. (Neumann College), 6.125%, 2034      750,000     692,918
Erie, PA, Higher Educational Building Authority Rev. (Mercyhurst College), 5.5%, 2038      500,000     440,330
Erie, PA, Higher Educational Building Authority Rev. (Mercyhurst College), “B”, 5%, 2023      500,000     452,565
Harrisburg, PA, University of Science, “A”,
5.4%, 2016
     140,000     134,838
Lancaster, PA, Higher Education Authority College Rev. (Franklin & Marshall College),
5%, 2037
     500,000     445,495
Lycoming County, PA, (College of Technology), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2032      750,000     728,250
Northampton County, PA, General Purpose Authority Rev. (Lafayette College), 5%, 2034      250,000     234,758
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Allegheny College),
4.75%, 2031
     500,000     423,470
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued      
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Drexel University),
5.2%, 2032
   $ 500,000   $ 462,895
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Drexel University), MBIA,
5%, 2037
     1,530,000     1,366,428
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Marywood University), MBIA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      300,000     314,946
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Philadelphia University),
5.5%, 2020
     500,000     498,260
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Widener University),
5.375%, 2029
     300,000     267,696
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Widener University),
5%, 2031
     300,000     249,813
Pennsylvania Public School Building Authority (Delaware County College), MBIA,
5.75%, 2010 (c)
     500,000     531,020
Pennsylvania State University, “A”,
5%, 2029
     1,000,000     952,590
Snyder County, PA, Higher Education Authority Rev. (Susquehanna University), 5%, 2038      1,000,000     855,180
State Public School Building Authority, PA, Jefferson County (Dubois Technical School), FGIC, 5%, 2026      1,000,000     891,480
Union County, PA, Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority, University Rev. (Bucknell University), 5.25%, 2021      1,000,000     1,018,000
Wilkes-Barre, PA, Finance Authority Rev. (Wilkes University), 5%, 2037      750,000     602,265
           $ 14,947,281
Universities - Secondary Schools - 0.5%      
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Germantown Friends School Project), 5.35%, 2031    $ 600,000   $ 579,246
Utilities - Cogeneration - 0.2%             
Carbon County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Panther Creek Partners),
6.65%, 2010
   $ 75,000   $ 76,047
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev., Resource Recovery Rev. (Colver), “G”, 5.125%, 2015      100,000     93,521
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Rev., Resources Recovery Rev. (Northampton Generating), 6.4%, 2009      100,000     99,884
           $ 269,452
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 1.4%      
Philadelphia, PA, Gas Works Rev., FSA,
5.5%, 2009 (c)(f)
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,033,660

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued      
Philadelphia, PA, Gas Works Rev., FSA,
5.5%, 2011 (c)
   $ 500,000   $ 535,310
           $ 1,568,970
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 9.4%      
Allegheny County, PA, Sewer Rev., MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)    $ 750,000   $ 801,645
Bucks County, PA, (Suburban Water Co.), FGIC, 5.55%, 2032      1,000,000     914,830
Cambridge, PA, Area Joint Authority Guaranteed Sewer Rev., 6%, 2037      500,000     462,545
Erie, PA, Water Authority Rev., FSA, 5%, 2043      1,000,000     885,890
Fairview Township, PA, Sewer Rev., FGIC, 5.05%, 2018      750,000     755,280
Harrisburg, PA, Water Authority Rev.,
5.25%, 2031
     1,000,000     940,470
Lancaster County, PA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2028      440,000     416,940
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued      
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044    $ 1,000,000   $ 961,560
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2047      775,000     703,382
Unity Township, PA, Municipal Authority Sewer Rev., FSA, 5%, 2034      1,660,000     1,520,112
University Area Joint Authority, Sewer Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2023      1,500,000     1,349,160
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority Rev., RADIAN, 5.3%, 2018      500,000     505,280
           $ 10,217,094
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $110,319,935)   $ 104,000,725
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 4.3%            4,633,840
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 108,634,565

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      35      $4,101,016      Dec-08      $67,924

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 100.1%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 2.0%             
Horry County, SC, “A”, FSA, 5.7%, 2027    $ 635,000   $ 604,075
Richland Lexington, SC, Airport Rev. (Columbia Airport), FSA, 5.125%, 2025      1,500,000     1,315,169
Richland Lexington, SC, Airport Rev. (Columbia Airport), “A”, FSA, 5%, 2026      1,000,000     942,549
           $ 2,861,793
General Obligations - General Purpose - 6.8%      
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)    $ 4,000,000   $ 4,182,599
Hilton Head Island, SC, Rev., MBIA,
5.125%, 2022
     1,000,000     993,469
Horry County, SC, 4.5%, 2028      850,000     757,333
Horry County, SC, Hospital Fee Special Obligation, 6%, 2015      915,000     951,536
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.5%, 2032      705,000     640,563
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”,
5.375%, 2033
     345,000     306,205
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      560,000     543,334
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.25%, 2030      385,000     337,210
Richland Lexington Riverbanks, SC, Parks District, FGIC, 5.8%, 2009 (c)      1,000,000     1,024,110
           $ 9,736,359
General Obligations - Improvement - 1.4%      
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 280,000   $ 224,963
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA,
6%, 2009 (c)(u)
     1,700,000     1,768,612
           $ 1,993,575
General Obligations - Schools - 9.3%             
Anderson County, SC, School District, “B”,
5.5%, 2010 (c)
   $ 1,465,000   $ 1,540,301
Beaufort County, SC, School District, “A”, FSA, 4.25%, 2032      1,000,000     830,570
Chesterfield County, SC, School District, FSA, 5%, 2023      3,000,000     2,954,460
Darlington County, SC, School District, FSA,
5%, 2027
     1,520,000     1,463,274
Orangeburg County, SC, Consolidated School District, FSA, 5.25%, 2020      1,065,000     1,087,929
Orangeburg County, SC, Consolidated School District, FSA, 5.375%, 2022      2,050,000     2,083,231
Richland County, SC, School District,
5.1%, 2021
     1,750,000     1,768,095
York County, SC, School District, 5%, 2030      1,570,000     1,504,233
           $ 13,232,093
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 17.6%      
Charleston County, SC, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Medical Society Health), ETM, MBIA,
5%, 2022 (c)
   $ 2,450,000   $ 2,452,450
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
Florence County, SC, Hospital Rev. (McLeod Regional Medical Center), “A”, FSA, 5%, 2031    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,749,020
Florence County, SC, Hospital Rev. (McLeod Regional Medical Center), “A”, FSA,
5.25%, 2034
     2,000,000     1,803,280
Greenville, SC, Hospital Systems, Hospital Facilities Rev., 6%, 2020      3,400,000     3,579,792
Greenwood County, SC, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Self Memorial Hospital), 5.5%, 2021      1,000,000     1,003,270
Lexington County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., 5.5%, 2014 (c)      250,000     273,538
Lexington County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., 5.5%, 2014 (c)      250,000     273,538
Lexington County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., 5%, 2032      1,500,000     1,231,815
Lexington County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., Refunding & Improvement, 5.5%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,092,280
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours - St. Francis Medical Center, Inc.), 5.625%, 2012 (c)      260,000     283,603
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority (Bon Secours - St. Francis Medical Center, Inc.), 5.625%, 2030      990,000     902,108
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Georgetown Memorial Hospital), AMBAC, 6%, 2014      1,000,000     1,027,980
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Georgetown Memorial Hospital), RADIAN, 5.25%, 2021      1,500,000     1,374,120
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Georgetown Memorial Hospital), AMBAC, 5%, 2023      1,000,000     958,060
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Kershaw Country Medical Center), 6%, 2038      750,000     679,823
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Palmetto Health Alliance), 6.25%, 2031      750,000     720,878
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Palmetto Health), FSA, 5%, 2035      2,000,000     1,714,440
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Tuomey Health), CIFG, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     829,990
Spartanburg County, SC, Health Service Rev., “A”, FSA, 4.5%, 2027      1,000,000     846,540
Spartanburg County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      1,425,000     1,528,256
Spartanburg County, SC, Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2032      825,000     805,382
           $ 25,130,163

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 1.7%      
Greenville County, SC, Hospital Rev. (Chestnut Hill), “A”, 8%, 2015    $ 1,170,000   $ 1,094,090
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Woodlands at Furman), “A”,
6%, 2042
     500,000     402,445
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev., (Lutheran Homes of South Carolina), 5.625%, 2042      400,000     306,456
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Health & Facilities Rev., First Mortgage (Wesley Commons), 5.125%, 2026      400,000     316,152
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Residential Care Facilities Rev. (Episcopal Home), “A”, 6.375%, 2032      400,000     351,300
           $ 2,470,443
Industrial Revenue - Chemicals - 0.6%             
York County, SC, Industrial Rev. (Hoechst Celanese), 5.7%, 2024    $ 1,000,000   $ 834,010
Industrial Revenue - Other - 1.0%             
Calhoun County, SC, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Rev. (Carolina Eastman Co.), ETM, 6.75%, 2017 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,138,010
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
     385,000     345,545
           $ 1,483,555
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.6%             
Richland County, SC, Environmental Improvement Rev. (International Paper), “A”, 6.1%, 2023    $ 1,000,000   $ 864,430
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 1.3%
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Myrtle Beach Convention), “B”, MBIA, 5.125%, 2018    $ 570,000   $ 576,840
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Myrtle Beach Convention), “B”, MBIA, 5.125%, 2019      595,000     599,635
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority Rev. (Myrtle Beach Convention), “B”, MBIA, 5.125%, 2020      630,000     631,972
           $ 1,808,447
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 1.3%             
North Charleston SC, Housing Authority Rev. (Horizon Village), “A”, GNMA, 5%, 2038    $ 1,000,000   $ 809,650
North Charleston SC, Housing Authority Rev. (Horizon Village), “A”, GNMA, 5.1%, 2041      1,210,000     986,803
           $ 1,796,453
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.4%             
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057    $ 735,000   $ 640,097
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - State - 4.4%             
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Mortgage Rev., “A-2”, FSA,
5.5%, 2034
   $ 690,000   $ 689,434
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Mortgage Rev., “A-2”, FSA,
5.2%, 2035
     960,000     807,485
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Rev., 5.55%, 2038      1,000,000     876,270
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Rev., “A-2”, FSA, 6%, 2020      370,000     370,085
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Rev., “A-2”, FSA, 5.35%, 2024      1,635,000     1,518,506
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Rev., “A-2”, AMBAC, 5.15%, 2037      995,000     819,830
South Carolina Housing, Finance & Development Authority Rev., “C-2”, FSA, 4.6%, 2032      1,500,000     1,129,290
           $ 6,210,900
Solid Waste Revenue - 0.6%             
Three Rivers, SC, Solid Waste Authority Rev., 5%, 2028    $ 1,000,000   $ 864,890
State & Local Agencies - 5.2%             
North Charleston, SC, Municipal Golf Course Mortgage Rev., 5.5%, 2009 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,028,400
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., AMBAC, 5.375%, 2019      2,600,000     2,712,398
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013      2,750,000     2,945,415
Spartanburg, SC, Public Facilities Corp. (Renaissance Park), AMBAC, 5.125%, 2025      685,000     680,856
           $ 7,367,069
Tax - Other - 5.7%             
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ETM,
5.5%, 2018 (c)(u)
   $ 4,000,000   $ 4,226,680
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ETM,
5.5%, 2019 (c)(u)
     3,500,000     3,684,415
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2024      180,000     157,401
           $ 8,068,496
Tax Assessment - 0.2%             
Lancaster County, SC, Assessment Rev. (Sun City Carolina Lakes), 5.45%, 2037    $ 500,000   $ 361,420
Tobacco - 0.7%             
South Carolina Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., “B”, 6.375%, 2011 (c)    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,072,830
Transportation - Special Tax - 4.2%             
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2023    $ 500,000   $ 482,610
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2027      2,000,000     1,800,200
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2033      1,645,000     1,448,340

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Transportation - Special Tax - continued      
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2033    $ 2,500,000   $ 2,201,125
           $ 5,932,275
Universities - Colleges - 15.2%             
Clemson University, University Rev., AMBAC, 6.25%, 2009 (c)    $ 1,250,000   $ 1,290,488
College of Charleston, SC, Academic & Administrative Facilities Rev., “B”, XLCA,
5%, 2024
     800,000     722,000
College of Charleston, SC, Academic & Administrative Facilities Rev., “B”, XLCA, 5.125%, 2034      1,510,000     1,318,457
College of Charleston, SC, Higher Education Facility Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.25%, 2028      2,435,000     2,359,905
Educational Facilities Authority Private Non-Profit Institutions of Higher Learning (Wofford College), “A”, 5%, 2036      1,000,000     879,580
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority (Furman University), AMBAC, 5.375%, 2020      1,245,000     1,247,204
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority (Furman University), AMBAC, 5.5%, 2030      2,000,000     2,000,000
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority (Furman University), 5%, 2038      2,000,000     1,791,760
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority (Wofford College), 5.25%, 2032      1,000,000     935,350
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Student Housing Rev. (Francis Marion University), “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2034      1,345,000     1,182,430
University of South Carolina Athletic Facilities Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 2038      1,000,000     991,290
University of South Carolina, University Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      1,555,000     1,635,611
University of South Carolina, University Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2034      3,665,000     3,443,524
University of South Carolina, University Rev., “A”, FSA, 5.25%, 2038      1,875,000     1,790,869
           $ 21,588,468
Utilities - Investor Owned - 1.3%             
Orangeburg County, SC, Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Rev., Electric & Gas, AMBAC,
5.7%, 2024
   $ 2,000,000   $ 1,851,480
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 5.9%             
Camden, SC, Public Utilities Rev., MBIA,
5.5%, 2017
   $ 75,000   $ 75,869
Easley, SC, Utility Rev., FSA, 5%, 2012 (c)(f)      1,000,000     1,065,550
Greenwood, SC, Combined Public Utility, Refunding & Improvement Systems, MBIA,
5%, 2021
     175,000     171,192
Piedmont, SC, Municipal Power Agency, FGIC, 6.25%, 2021      2,700,000     2,720,358
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued             
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, “TT”,
5%, 2027
   $ 530,000   $ 467,969
South Carolina Public Service Authority, “A”, MBIA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      200,000     209,314
South Carolina Public Service Authority, “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2034      2,000,000     1,823,360
South Carolina Public Service Authority, “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2037      510,000     464,406
South Carolina Public Service Authority, “B”, FSA, 5.125%, 2037      1,500,000     1,448,865
           $ 8,446,883
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 12.7%      
Anderson County, SC, Joint Municipal Water, FSA, 5%, 2032    $ 1,000,000   $ 950,560
Anderson County, SC, Water & Sewer Systems Rev., FGIC, 5.125%, 2032      2,000,000     1,870,920
Beaufort-Jasper, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Systems Rev., FSA, 4.5%, 2031      1,000,000     861,150
Charleston, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Rev., Capital Improvement, “B”, 5%, 2013 (c)      1,000,000     1,066,770
Columbia, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Systems Rev., 6%, 2010 (c)      2,000,000     2,091,580
Columbia, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Systems Rev., FSA, 5%, 2029      1,020,000     978,445
Greenville, SC, Stormwater Systems, FSA,
5%, 2022
     595,000     597,267
Greenwood, SC, Sewer Systems Rev., FSA,
5%, 2030
     1,000,000     931,680
Lugoff-Elgin, SC, Water Authority Waterworks Systems Rev., MBIA, 5.125%, 2032      920,000     830,236
Myrtle Beach, SC, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., FSA, 4.5%, 2028      2,000,000     1,728,180
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      2,000,000     1,923,120
Rock Hill, SC, Utility Systems Rev., Refunding & Improvement, “A”, FSA, 5.375%, 2023      500,000     506,670
Spartanburg, SC, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2030      1,250,000     1,194,250
Spartanburg, SC, Waterworks Rev., “A”, FSA, 4.375%, 2028      750,000     626,805
Sumter, SC, Waterworks & Sewer Systems Rev., XLCA, 5%, 2025      540,000     485,822
York County, SC, Water & Sewer Rev., Refunding & Capital Improvement, MBIA,
5%, 2027
     1,490,000     1,397,128
           $ 18,040,583
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $149,076,357)   $ 142,656,712
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (0.1)%     (199,012)
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 142,457,700

 

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Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description      Contracts      Value      Expiration
Date
     Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)      33      $3,866,672      Dec-08      $65,752

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 94.4%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport and Port Revenue - 1.2%             
Memphis-Shelby County, TN, Airport Authority Facilities Rev., FSA, 5.125%, 2021    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,369,559
General Obligations - General Purpose - 5.8%      
Blount County, TN, Public Building Authority, “B”, ASSD GTY, 4.75%, 2037    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,303,950
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Unrefunded Public Improvement, FSA, 5%, 2024      770,000     710,433
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, 5%, 2028      2,000,000     1,937,380
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”,
5.375%, 2033
     270,000     239,639
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      455,000     441,459
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      480,000     479,486
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2031      525,000     522,412
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “L”, 5.5%, 2021      1,000,000     948,250
           $ 6,583,009
General Obligations - Improvement - 0.1%      
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037    $ 215,000   $ 172,740
General Obligations - Schools - 8.0%             
Gibson County, TN, School District, MBIA,
5.75%, 2009 (c)
   $ 455,000   $ 462,671
Gibson County, TN, School District, MBIA,
5.75%, 2016
     190,000     191,993
Giles County, TN, School Improvement, FGIC,
5.75%, 2010 (c)
     1,980,000     2,064,249
Rutherford County, TN, School & Public Improvement, 5%, 2022      1,510,000     1,511,404
Rutherford County, TN, School District,
5.875%, 2010 (c)
     2,000,000     2,100,820
Rutherford County, TN, School District,
5.875%, 2010 (c)
     1,100,000     1,155,451
Williamson County, TN, Rural School,
6.125%, 2010 (c)
     1,575,000     1,655,435
           $ 9,142,023
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 16.6%             
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Mountain States Health), “A”, 5.5%, 2036    $ 600,000   $ 503,166
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      860,000     766,578
Jackson, TN, Town Hospital Rev. (Jackson-Madison County General Hospital), 5.5%, 2033      1,000,000     879,820
Johnson City, TN, Health & Education Financing Authority Rev. (Johnson City Medical Center Hospital), ETM, MBIA, 5%, 2018 (c)      1,500,000     1,523,265
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Johnson City, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Hospital Rev., 5.5%, 2031    $ 400,000   $ 342,244
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Baptist Health Systems), 6.5%, 2031      300,000     302,079
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Catholic Healthcare Partners), 5.25%, 2030      1,000,000     900,250
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Covenant Health), “A”, 0%, 2036      4,000,000     586,680
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (East Tennessee Children’s Hospital), 5.75%, 2033      450,000     395,199
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Fort Sanders), MBIA, 5.75%, 2014      3,250,000     3,462,648
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (University Health Systems, Inc.), 5.25%, 2036      1,000,000     836,370
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2013 (c)(f)      545,000     579,166
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational, Hospital & Housing Facilities Board Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2022      455,000     449,331
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 6.5%, 2012 (c)      625,000     696,588
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 5%, 2031      500,000     440,780
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), 5%, 2036      1,250,000     1,089,100
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), “B”, FSA, 5.25%, 2027      1,500,000     1,422,480
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Methodist Healthcare), ETM, 6.5%, 2021 (c)      375,000     417,953
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (St. Judes Children’s Research), 5.5%, 2009 (c)      1,750,000     1,824,778
Sullivan County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Hospital Rev. (Wellmont Health Systems Project), “C”,
5.25%, 2036
     635,000     512,604
Sumner County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Sumner Regional Health), “A”, 5.5%, 2046      1,000,000     804,560

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued      
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031    $ 225,000   $ 205,803
           $ 18,941,442
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.6%      
Blount County, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev. (Asbury, Inc.), “A”, 5.125%, 2023    $ 500,000   $ 414,675
Shelby County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Germantown Village), “A”, 7.25%, 2034      250,000     219,473
           $ 634,148
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.2%      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
   $ 320,000   $ 287,206
Miscellaneous Revenue - Entertainment & Tourism - 3.5%
Memphis-Shelby County, TN (Memphis Sports Arena), AMBAC, 5.125%, 2012 (c)    $ 2,000,000   $ 2,146,040
Memphis-Shelby County, TN (Memphis Sports Arena), AMBAC, 5.35%, 2012 (c)      1,665,000     1,800,797
           $ 3,946,837
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 0.7%      
Hardeman County, TN, Correctional Facilities Rev., 7.75%, 2017    $ 825,000   $ 827,607
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 2.8%      
Chattanooga, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities (Rainbow Creek), GNMA,
6.125%, 2019
   $ 385,000   $ 387,576
Knoxville, TN, Community Development Corp.,
5%, 2024
     1,000,000     976,500
Memphis, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Prescott Place Apartments Project), FNMA, 5.125%, 2038 (a)      1,000,000     878,770
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Berkshire Place), GNMA, 6%, 2023      500,000     500,015
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Herman Street), FHA, 7.25%, 2032      485,000     486,028
           $ 3,228,889
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.7%             
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 0%, 2056    $ 7,755,000   $ 347,346
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057      525,000     457,212
           $ 804,558
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Single Family Housing - State - 11.4%             
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 5.45%, 2014    $ 2,350,000   $ 2,370,657
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 4.45%, 2017      645,000     597,347
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 4.45%, 2017      660,000     609,286
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 4.55%, 2018      575,000     524,084
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 4.55%, 2018      690,000     626,837
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 6%, 2020      775,000     757,656
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 5%, 2026      1,925,000     1,650,033
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 5.05%, 2027      720,000     621,706
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, FSA, 5.4%, 2032      670,000     585,111
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 5.25%, 2034      865,000     862,050
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, 5.45%, 2038      2,000,000     1,832,780
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Homeownership Program, “1-A”, 5.7%, 2039      1,000,000     900,570
Tennessee Housing Development Agency Rev., Mortgage Finance, 5.2%, 2023      1,170,000     1,099,601
           $ 13,037,718
State & Agency - Other - 0.8%      
Hardeman County, TN, Industrial Development Board Rev., “B”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2040    $ 1,000,000   $ 923,930
State & Local Agencies - 6.3%             
Chattanooga, TN, Industrial Development Board, AMBAC, 5.75%, 2018    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,034,970
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, “A”, FSA, 5.25%, 2022      1,000,000     1,021,000
Tennessee School Board Authority, “C”, FSA, 5%, 2032      2,000,000     1,914,500
Tennessee School Bond Authority (Higher Education Facilities), FSA, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      3,000,000     3,219,930
           $ 7,190,400
Tax - Other - 0.6%      
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority Rev., “E”, 5.875%, 2018    $ 730,000   $ 732,511
Tobacco - 0.9%             
Guam Economic Development Authority Tobacco Settlement, “B”, 5.5%, 2011 (c)    $ 350,000   $ 372,033
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5%, 2031      750,000     609,810
           $ 981,843
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.9%             
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034    $ 1,005,000   $ 942,951

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Transportation - Special Tax - continued      
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., FSA, 5.25%, 2036    $ 650,000   $ 602,537
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, FSA, 5.5%, 2028      600,000     587,220
           $ 2,132,708
Universities - Colleges - 5.6%             
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (McKendree Village, Inc.), 5.125%, 2020    $ 1,000,000   $ 1,001,790
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board Rev. (Meharry Medical College), AMBAC, 5%, 2024      3,750,000     3,721,013
University of Puerto Rico Rev., “Q”, 5%, 2036      1,985,000     1,699,120
           $ 6,421,923
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 9.4%             
Chattanooga, TN, Electric Rev., “A”, 5%, 2033    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,883,220
Elizabethton, TN, Electric System Rev., MBIA, 4.5%, 2027      1,000,000     842,260
Johnson City, TN, Electric Rev., FSA, 5%, 2029      1,000,000     920,690
Lawrenceberg, TN, Electrical Rev., MBIA,
5.5%, 2009 (c)
     1,255,000     1,284,894
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Electrical Rev., MBIA,
0%, 2012
     3,305,000     2,881,266
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Electrical Rev.,
5.125%, 2021
     1,500,000     1,515,450
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Electrical Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2029      1,500,000     1,438,440
           $ 10,766,220
Utilities - Other - 0.8%             
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 2026    $ 1,200,000   $ 934,488
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 16.5%             
Gallatin, TN, Water & Sewer Rev., ASSD GTY, 5%, 2033    $ 1,000,000   $ 918,200
Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, TN, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2024      1,500,000     1,436,970
Hallsdale-Powell Utility District, TN, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2027      3,000,000     2,846,850
Harpeth Valley Utility District, TN, Davidson & Williamson Counties Rev., FGIC, 5.25%, 2037      1,000,000     935,210
Hendersonville, TN, Utility District Waterworks & Sewer Rev., FSA, 5%, 2031      1,000,000     929,870
Knoxville, TN, Waste Water System Rev., FSA, 4.5%, 2032      1,000,000     865,260
Knoxville, TN, Waste Water System Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2037      2,620,000     2,464,817
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      1,000,000     961,560
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5.125%, 2047      810,000     735,148
Rutherford County, TN, Water Rev., MBIA,
5%, 2027
     770,000     713,659
West Wilson Utility District, TN, Waterworks Rev., MBIA, 5.25%, 2014 (c)      2,000,000     2,176,100
White House Utility District, TN, “Y”, FSA,
5%, 2011 (c)
     380,000     398,217
White House Utility District, TN, Unrefunded, FSA, 5%, 2021      420,000     422,003
White House Utility District, TN, Water & Sewer Rev. (Robertson & Sumner Counties Waterworks), FSA, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,043,580
White House Utility District, TN, Water & Sewer Rev. (Robertson & Sumner Counties Waterworks), FSA, 5%, 2012 (c)      1,500,000     1,588,680
           $ 18,809,424
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $112,761,261)   $ 107,869,183
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 5.6%     6,389,488
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 114,258,671

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    25    $2,929,297    Dec-08    $77,881

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 98.0%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Airport & Port Revenue - 5.1%             
Metropolitan Washington, DC, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.125%, 2024    $ 1,000,000   $ 874,279
Metropolitan Washington, DC, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2025      705,000     604,396
Metropolitan Washington, DC, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FSA, 5%, 2032      1,455,000     1,233,242
Metropolitan Washington, DC, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, MBIA, 5%, 2035      3,000,000     2,497,380
Metropolitan Washington, DC, Airports Authority Rev., 5.375%, 2028      1,500,000     1,336,755
Norfolk, VA, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.375%, 2017      1,755,000     1,781,430
Norfolk, VA, Airport Authority Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2022      3,000,000     2,764,110
Virginia Port Authority Facilities Rev., FGIC,
5%, 2036
     3,000,000     2,457,630
Virginia Resources Authority, Airport Rev., “B”, 5.125%, 2027      720,000     639,137
           $ 14,188,359
General Obligations - General Purpose - 3.0%      
Newport News, VA, Economic Development, “A”, 5%, 2031    $ 1,595,000   $ 1,508,806
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.375%, 2033      645,000     572,470
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 6%, 2038      1,070,000     1,038,157
Puerto Rico Commonwealth, “A”, 5.25%, 2030      765,000     670,041
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      840,000     839,101
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2031      920,000     915,464
Stafford County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev., “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2034      3,060,000     2,803,388
           $ 8,347,427
General Obligations - Improvement - 10.7%      
Arlington County, VA, 4.5%, 2028    $ 255,000   $ 225,078
Chesterfield County, VA, 6%, 2010 (c)      1,900,000     1,985,367
Chesterfield County, VA, 5%, 2011 (c)(f)      2,015,000     2,113,211
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037      540,000     433,858
Hampton, VA, Public Improvement, 6%, 2010 (c)      3,280,000     3,493,692
Hampton, VA, Public Improvement, 6%, 2010 (c)      3,480,000     3,706,722
Lynchburg, VA, Public Improvement,
5.6%, 2010 (c)
     1,765,000     1,872,736
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA,
6%, 2009 (c)(u)
     2,210,000     2,299,196
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA, 5.5%, 2009 (c)(u)      1,230,000     1,274,637
Richmond, VA, “A”, FSA, 5.125%, 2010      5,000,000     5,218,200
Richmond, VA, “B”, 0%, 2009      5,175,000     5,127,804
Suffolk, VA, Public Improvement, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      1,880,000     1,982,629
           $ 29,733,130
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 10.9%      
Albemarle County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Rev. (Martha Jefferson Hospital), 5.25%, 2035    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,632,380
Arlington County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health Systems), 5.25%, 2011 (c)      2,600,000     2,781,844
Charlotte County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Halifax Hospital), 5%, 2037      1,000,000     804,840
Fauquier County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Rev., 5.25%, 2037      2,000,000     1,710,100
Fredericksburg, VA, Industrial Development Rev. (Medicorp Health Systems), “B”,
5.125%, 2033
     750,000     632,580
Henrico County, VA, Economic Development Authority Rev., 5.6%, 2012 (c)      85,000     92,806
Henrico County, VA, Economic Development Authority Rev., 5.6%, 2030      1,915,000     1,747,725
Henrico County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Bon Secours Health Systems, Inc.), MBIA, 6.25%, 2020      1,500,000     1,630,080
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services), 5.375%, 2032      2,075,000     1,849,593
Loudoun County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Rev. (Loudoun Hospital Center), “A”, 6.1%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,103,910
Lynchburg, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Healthcare Facilities Rev., Unrefunded Balance (Central Health), 5.2%, 2018      145,000     146,586
Medical College of Virginia, Hospital Authority Rev., MBIA, 5.125%, 2018      3,000,000     3,063,000
Peninsula Ports Authority, VA, Health System Rev. (Riverside Health System), 5%, 2018      3,580,000     3,557,911
Peninsula Ports Authority, VA, Hospital Facility Rev. (Whittaker Memorial), FHA, 8.7%, 2023      1,965,000     2,075,983
Prince William County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Rev. (Potomac Hospital Corp.), 5.2%, 2026      1,000,000     905,410
Roanoke, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Rev. (Roanoke Memorial Hospital), “B”, ETM, MBIA, 6.125%, 2017 (c)      3,000,000     3,382,770
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. (Scott & White Memorial Hospital), “A”, 5.5%, 2031      515,000     471,060
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Hospital Rev., (Wellmont Health Project), “A”, 5.25%, 2037      2,000,000     1,612,080
           $ 30,200,658
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 1.5%      
Chesterfield County, VA, Health Center Commission Residential Care Facility,
6.25%, 2038
   $ 750,000   $ 672,773

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - continued      
Henrico County, VA, Economic Development Authority Residential Care, 6.7%, 2012 (c)    $ 200,000   $ 223,478
Henrico County, VA, Economic Development Authority Residential Care, 6.7%, 2027      550,000     529,018
James City County, VA, Economic Development (Virginia United Methodist Homes, Inc.), “A”, 5.5%, 2037      1,000,000     739,480
Lexington, VA, Industrial Development Authority Residential Care Facilities (Kendal at Lexington), “A”, 5.5%, 2037      1,000,000     780,950
Norfolk, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Authority Rev. (Fort Norfolk Retirement Community), “A”, 6.125%, 2035      750,000     634,860
Suffolk, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Retirement Facilities Rev. (Lake Prince Center, Inc.), 5.3%, 2031      750,000     606,188
           $ 4,186,747
Industrial Revenue - Environmental Services - 1.1%      
Charles City County, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Facility Rev. (Waste Management, Inc.), 6.25%, 2027 (a)    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,497,210
Henrico County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Browning Ferris, Inc.),
5.45%, 2014
     1,750,000     1,666,998
           $ 3,164,208
Industrial Revenue - Other - 1.3%             
Loudoun County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel), 7.125%, 2015    $ 2,000,000   $ 2,004,840
Peninsula Ports Authority, VA, Coal Terminal Rev. (Dominion Terminal Associates),
6%, 2033
     1,000,000     920,920
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
     750,000     673,140
           $ 3,598,900
Industrial Revenue - Paper - 0.8%             
Bedford County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Nekooska Packaging Corp.), 5.6%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 733,980
Hopewell, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Environmental Improvement Rev. (Smurfit-Stone Container), 5.25%, 2015      740,000     616,161
West Point, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Solid Waste Disposal Rev. (Chesapeake Corp.), “A”, 6.375%, 2019      1,750,000     898,065
           $ 2,248,206
Miscellaneous Revenue - Other - 1.0%             
Stafford County, VA, Economic Development Authority Lease Rev., ASSD GTY, 5%, 2033    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,754,900
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Multi-Family Housing Revenue - 4.5%             
Alexandria, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Finance Authority Rev. (Jefferson Village Apartments), “B”, 9%, 2018    $ 3,480,000   $ 3,491,728
Arlington County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Colonial Village), FNMA,
5.15%, 2031
     3,000,000     2,859,750
Virginia Housing Development Authority Rev., “B”, 5.95%, 2016      1,345,000     1,345,269
Virginia Housing Development Authority Rev., “G”, 5.625%, 2020      2,000,000     1,972,240
Virginia Housing Development Authority Rev., “I”, 5.15%, 2017      3,000,000     2,960,130
           $ 12,629,117
Parking - 0.6%             
Norfolk, VA, Parking Systems Rev., MBIA,
5%, 2020
   $ 1,630,000   $ 1,641,622
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.7%             
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057    $ 2,135,000   $ 1,859,329
Single Family Housing - State - 4.4%             
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, 5.1%, 2035    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,488,080
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “A”, 5%, 2031      2,000,000     1,643,620
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “C”, 4.4%, 2022      1,270,000     1,060,247
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “C”, 4.66%, 2027      1,285,000     1,044,409
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “C”, 4.625%, 2027      2,630,000     2,107,445
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “C”, 4.75%, 2032      1,795,000     1,385,327
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “A”, 4.4%, 2015      1,000,000     884,940
Virginia Housing Development Authority Commonwealth, “B”, 4.75%, 2032      2,000,000     1,553,260
           $ 12,167,328
State & Agency - Other - 1.8%             
Fairfax County, VA, COP, 6.1%, 2017    $ 3,090,000   $ 3,402,924
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Lease Rev. (Consolidated Laboratories), 5%, 2021      1,500,000     1,515,705
           $ 4,918,629
State & Local Agencies - 14.5%             
Blue Ridge, VA, Regional Jail Authority, MBIA, 5.2%, 2021    $ 1,830,000   $ 1,868,888
Caroline County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Lease Rev., AMBAC, 5.125%, 2034      1,000,000     948,640
Chesapeake, VA, Industrial Development Authority (Chesapeake Court House), MBIA, 6.25%, 2011      3,985,000     4,031,864

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Local Agencies - continued             
Chesapeake, VA, Industrial Development Authority (Chesapeake Court House), MBIA, 5.25%, 2017    $ 2,000,000   $ 2,022,600
Dinwiddie County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Lease Rev., “B”, MBIA, 5%, 2030      2,500,000     2,315,600
Fairfax County, VA, Economic Development Authority Rev. (U.S. Route 28), MBIA,
5%, 2029
     1,000,000     959,150
Fairfax County, VA, Economic Development Authority, Fairfax Public Improvement Project, 5%, 2030      1,000,000     950,890
Fairfax County, VA, Economic Development Authority, Parking Rev. (Vienna II Metrorail), 6%, 2009 (c)      1,650,000     1,737,780
Fairfax County, VA, Economic Development Authority, Parking Rev. (Vienna II Metrorail), 6%, 2009 (c)      1,750,000     1,843,100
Front Royal & Warren County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Lease Rev., School & Capital Improvement, “B”, FSA, 5%, 2035      2,875,000     2,627,951
King George County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Lease Rev., FSA, 5%, 2036      2,000,000     1,853,220
Middlesex County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5.125%, 2012 (c)      1,000,000     1,079,520
Middlesex County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5.25%, 2012 (c)      2,000,000     2,168,000
Montgomery County, VA, Industrial Development Authority (Public Facilities Project), 5%, 2029      500,000     447,040
Montgomery County, VA, Industrial Development, “B”, AMBAC, 6%, 2011 (c)      1,000,000     1,080,100
Montgomery County, VA, Industrial Development, “C”, AMBAC, 6%, 2017      1,120,000     1,209,712
Orange County, VA, Industrial Development Authority (Orange County Project), AMBAC,
5%, 2012 (c)
     1,000,000     1,069,610
Powhatan County, VA, Economic Development Authority Lease Rev. (Virginia Capital Projects), AMBAC, 5.25%, 2033      1,000,000     962,380
Prince William County, VA, Lease Partnerships, 5%, 2021      1,500,000     1,511,865
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2013      4,000,000     4,284,240
Puerto Rico Public Finance Corp., ETM, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2016      1,000,000     1,068,130
Richmond, VA, Public Facilities, COP (Megahertz Project), “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2022      1,600,000     1,557,840
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority Rev., MBIA, 5%, 2035      1,720,000     1,401,611
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational facilities Rev., 4.5%, 2032      1,550,000     1,330,722
           $ 40,330,453
Tax - Other - 1.7%             
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, Hotel Tax Rev. (Convention Center Expansion), 6.125%, 2010 (c)    $ 3,500,000   $ 3,732,960
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Tax - Other - continued             
Virgin Islands, Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.625%, 2025    $ 1,000,000   $ 907,110
           $ 4,640,070
Tobacco - 1.6%             
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, “B”, 0%, 2055    $ 2,000,000   $ 42,220
Virgin Islands Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5%, 2021      460,000     427,570
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., 5.625%, 2015 (c)      1,000,000     1,081,990
Virginia Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “B-1”, 5%, 2047      4,350,000     2,932,248
           $ 4,484,028
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.3%             
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 2034    $ 2,685,000   $ 2,519,228
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “J”, MBIA, 5%, 2029      1,210,000     1,052,627
           $ 3,571,855
Universities - Colleges - 3.3%             
Amherst, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Educational Facilities Sweet Briar),
5%, 2026
   $ 1,770,000   $ 1,517,757
Danville, VA, Industrial Development Authority, Educational Facilities Rev. (Averett University), 6%, 2022      500,000     473,075
University of Virginia (University Rev.), “B”,
5%, 2027
     2,690,000     2,619,791
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Rev., 5%, 2026      2,000,000     1,744,880
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Rev. (Hampton University),
6%, 2010 (c)
     1,000,000     1,061,120
Virginia College Building Authority, Educational Facilities Rev. (Roanoke College), 4.5%, 2037      2,300,000     1,813,849
           $ 9,230,472
Utilities - Investor Owned - 1.2%             
Halifax County, VA, Industrial Development Authority (Old Dominion Electric Cooperative), AMBAC, 5.625%, 2028    $ 3,000,000   $ 2,629,500
Mecklenburg County, VA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (UAE Mecklenburg LP), 6.5%, 2017      700,000     724,486
           $ 3,353,986
Utilities - Municipal Owned - 5.0%             
Bristol, VA, Utility Systems Rev., ETM, FSA, 5.75%, 2016 (c)    $ 240,000   $ 269,201
Guam Power Authority Rev., AMBAC,
5.25%, 2015
     2,020,000     2,037,857
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., FSA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      5,000,000     5,315,350

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Utilities - Municipal Owned - continued             
Richmond, VA, Public Utilities Rev., FSA,
5%, 2012 (c)
   $ 5,000,000   $ 5,299,000
Richmond, VA, Public Utilities Rev., FSA,
5%, 2035
     1,000,000     937,440
           $ 13,858,848
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 22.0%      
Fairfax County, VA, Water Authority Rev.,
5%, 2014 (c)
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,075,940
Fairfax County, VA, Water Authority Rev.,
5%, 2014 (c)
     1,000,000     1,075,940
Fairfax County, VA, Water Authority Rev.,
5%, 2032
     2,000,000     1,930,320
Fairfax County, VA, Water Authority Rev., Unrefunded, 5%, 2027      3,210,000     3,190,836
Hampton Roads Sanitation District Wastewater Rev., VA, 5%, 2038      3,750,000     3,498,563
Hampton Roads, VA, Sanitation District Wastewater Rev., 5%, 2033      2,000,000     1,881,680
James City, VA, Water & Sewer Rev., 5%, 2040      1,290,000     1,197,726
Loudoun County, VA, Water & Sewer Rev., 4.375%, 2037      3,600,000     2,955,708
Norfolk, VA, Water Rev., 4.75%, 2038      4,000,000     3,499,560
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      3,000,000     2,884,680
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., ETM, 10.25%, 2009 (c)      60,000     62,200
Spotsylvania County, VA, Water & Sewer Rev., FSA, 5%, 2022      1,450,000     1,444,229
Spotsylvania County, VA, Water & Sewer Rev., FSA, 4.5%, 2032      1,500,000     1,282,425
Spotsylvania County, VA, Water & Sewer Rev., FSA, 4.75%, 2035      1,500,000     1,319,370
Upper Occoquan, VA, Sewage Authority Regional Sewage Rev., 4.75%, 2031      1,370,000     1,231,630
Upper Occoquan, VA, Sewage Authority Regional Sewage Rev., 5%, 2041      2,000,000     1,851,620
Virginia Beach, VA, Storm Water Utilities Rev., 6%, 2020      1,000,000     1,050,210
Virginia Resources Authority Rev., 5%, 2021 (u)      2,780,000     2,800,961
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued      
Virginia Resources Authority Rev., 5%, 2023 (u)    $ 3,040,000   $ 3,011,302
Virginia Resources Authority Rev., 5%, 2033 (u)      5,020,000     4,818,899
Virginia Resources Authority Sewer Systems Rev. (Hopewell Regional Wastewater), 5.75%, 2021      1,335,000     1,369,603
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water Rev., 5.4%, 2010 (c)      1,135,000     1,197,743
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water Rev., 6%, 2010 (c)      2,750,000     2,933,893
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water Rev., 4.75%, 2027      3,000,000     2,786,850
Virginia Resources Authority, Clean Water Rev., 5%, 2037      2,750,000     2,604,855
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      350,000     369,950
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      630,000     665,910
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      660,000     710,490
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      710,000     764,315
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      700,000     753,550
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2011 (c)      750,000     807,375
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2019      230,000     237,514
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2019      90,000     93,083
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., MBIA, 5.5%, 2020      240,000     245,770
Virginia Resources Authority, Infrastructure Rev., “A”, 5%, 2017      1,360,000     1,388,614
Virginia Resources Authority, Water & Sewer Systems Rev. (Tuckahoe Creek Project),
5%, 2035
     2,015,000     1,900,911
           $ 61,267,525
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $285,200,004)   $ 272,375,797
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 2.0%            5,626,775
Net Assets - 100.0%          $ 278,002,572

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    60    $7,030,313    Dec-08    $115,533

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

See Portfolio Footnotes and Notes to Financial Statements

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

9/30/08 (unaudited)

MFS® WEST VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Municipal Bonds - 98.1%         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
General Obligations - General Purpose - 13.4%
Charleston, WV, Public Improvements,
7.2%, 2009
   $ 1,140,000   $ 1,191,605
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, MBIA, 5.75%, 2010 (c)      6,000,000     6,273,900
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, 5.25%, 2023      1,500,000     1,354,935
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, CIFG, 5%, 2034      780,000     664,170
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev. (State Office Building), “F”, XLCA, 5.25%, 2025      2,000,000     1,775,560
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2023      660,000     659,294
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., Guaranteed, “M”, 6.25%, 2031      725,000     721,426
West Virginia Highway Improvements, FGIC, 5.625%, 2010 (c)      1,000,000     1,060,600
West Virginia Sewer Improvements, FGIC,
5.5%, 2017
     2,565,000     2,618,839
           $ 16,320,329
General Obligations - Improvement - 2.9%
Brooke County, WV, Board of Education, FGIC, 5%, 2016    $ 1,390,000   $ 1,416,855
Guam Government, “A”, 5.25%, 2037      250,000     200,860
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, FSA,
5.5%, 2009 (c)(u)
     1,800,000     1,865,322
           $ 3,483,037
General Obligations - Schools - 3.2%             
Jefferson County, WV, Board of Education, ETM, FGIC, 6.85%, 2009 (c)    $ 1,680,000   $ 1,734,751
Monongalia County, WV, Board of Education, MBIA, 5%, 2027      2,350,000     2,174,220
           $ 3,908,971
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 8.6%             
Ohio County, WV, County Commission Health System Rev. (Ohio Valley Medical Center),
5.75%, 2013
   $ 750,000   $ 711,780
Randolph County, WV, Community Health Systems Rev. (Davis Health Systems, Inc.), FSA, 5.2%, 2021      1,000,000     1,001,280
Weirton, WV, Municipal Hospital Building, Commission Rev. (Weirton Hospital Medical Center), 6.375%, 2031      600,000     563,106
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (General Division Medical Office Building), 7.25%, 2014      1,210,000     1,212,856
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Thomas Health System), 6.5%, 2038      500,000     439,585
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (West Virginia University Hospital), AMBAC, 5%, 2018      1,000,000     1,000,240
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - continued
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2022    $ 2,500,000   $ 2,335,725
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev., ETM, 6.5%, 2023 (c)      2,000,000     2,281,980
West Virginia State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (West Virginia United Health Systems), “E”, 5.625%, 2035      1,000,000     879,260
           $ 10,425,812
Healthcare Revenue - Long Term Care - 0.2%
West Virginia Economic Development Authority (Edgewood Summit), 5.5%, 2029    $ 300,000   $ 245,376
Industrial Revenue - Other - 0.3%             
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refinery Facilities Rev. (Hovensa Coker Project),
5.875%, 2022
   $ 350,000   $ 314,132
Parking - 1.1%             
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Auto Lease Rev. (Capitol Parking Garage), AMBAC, 5.8%, 2020    $ 1,260,000   $ 1,299,715
Sales & Excise Tax Revenue - 0.7%             
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Sales Tax Rev., 5.25%, 2057    $ 1,015,000   $ 883,943
Single Family Housing - Local - 1.2%             
Charlestown, WV, Residential Mortgage Rev., 6.2%, 2011    $ 35,000   $ 35,029
Kanawha County, WV, 0%, 2015      1,920,000     1,395,418
           $ 1,430,447
Single Family Housing - State - 4.1%             
West Virginia Housing Development Fund Rev., 5.25%, 2018    $ 885,000   $ 882,628
West Virginia Housing Development Fund Rev., 5.3%, 2023      515,000     487,551
West Virginia Housing Development Fund Rev., “A”, 4.625%, 2032      1,000,000     756,190
West Virginia Housing Development Fund Rev., “B”, 5.15%, 2032      3,410,000     2,855,295
           $ 4,981,664
State & Local Agencies - 20.3%             
Huntington, WV, Municipal Development Authority Rev., MBIA, 5.1%, 2018    $ 1,740,000   $ 1,758,287
West Virginia Building Commission, Lease Rev. “B”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2018      2,500,000     2,654,625
West Virginia Building Commission, Lease Rev. (WV Regional Jail), “A”, AMBAC, 5.375%, 2018      8,040,000     8,250,970
West Virginia Building Commission, Lease Rev., ETM, MBIA, 0%, 2009 (c)      1,000,000     980,950

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
State & Local Agencies - continued             
West Virginia Economic Development Authority (Correctional Juvenile & Public), MBIA,
5.5%, 2013
   $ 1,000,000   $ 1,060,960
West Virginia Economic Development Authority (Correctional Juvenile & Public), MBIA,
5%, 2026
     2,100,000     1,909,551
West Virginia Economic Development Authority (Correctional Juvenile Safety), “A”, MBIA,
5%, 2029
     1,530,000     1,333,579
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Auto Lease Rev., 5.2%, 2033      1,000,000     935,520
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Department of Environmental Protection,
5.5%, 2022
     2,000,000     2,022,520
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Lease Rev. (State Office Building), 5%, 2020      1,000,000     999,100
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Lease Rev. (State Office Building), “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2025      645,000     605,062
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Lease Rev. (State Office Building), “B”, MBIA, 5.25%, 2030      1,355,000     1,235,462
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Rev. (Veterans Nursing Home), 5.5%, 2034      1,000,000     845,830
           $ 24,592,416
Tax - Other - 3.3%             
Virgin Islands, Public Finance Authority Rev., “A”, 5.625%, 2025    $ 500,000   $ 453,555
West Virginia School Building Authority Excess Lottery Rev., 5%, 2026      1,000,000     913,620
West Virginia School Building Authority Excess Lottery Rev., 5%, 2028      750,000     677,198
West Virginia School Building Authority, Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2020      2,000,000     1,949,580
           $ 3,993,953
Tax Assessment - 0.5%             
Morgantown, WV, Tax Increment Rev., Parking Garage Project, “A”, 5%, 2033    $ 500,000   $ 402,150
Ohio County, WV, Commission Tax Increment Rev. (Fort Henry Centre), “A”, 5.85%, 2034      300,000     261,354
           $ 663,504
Tobacco - 0.4%             
Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Rev., Puerto Rico, 5.375%, 2033    $ 620,000   $ 541,024
Transportation - Special Tax - 1.3%             
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “J”, MBIA, 5%, 2029    $ 1,820,000   $ 1,583,291
Universities - Colleges - 18.5%             
Fairmont State College, WV, College Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5.375%, 2027    $ 1,500,000   $ 1,419,450
Fairmont State College, WV, College Rev., “A”, FGIC, 5%, 2032      3,210,000     2,800,597
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Universities - Colleges - continued             
Fairmont State College, WV, College Rev., “B”, FGIC, 5%, 2032    $ 2,250,000   $ 1,963,035
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Education (University Plaza), MBIA, 5%, 2021      1,270,000     1,193,038
Shepherd University Board of Governors, WV Rev. (Residence Facilities Projects), MBIA,
5%, 2035
     1,675,000     1,425,810
West Liberty State College, Capital Improvement, 6%, 2028      500,000     469,785
West Virginia Department of Higher Education (Marshall University), FGIC, 5.25%, 2019      1,680,000     1,697,657
West Virginia Department of Higher Education (Student Union James C. Wilson College),
5.125%, 2022
     1,500,000     1,449,150
West Virginia Department of Higher Education, “B”, FGIC, 5%, 2029      3,000,000     2,615,370
West Virginia University Improvement Rev., “C”, FGIC, 5%, 2028      1,000,000     888,350
West Virginia University, University Systems Rev. (Marshall University), FGIC, 6%, 2010 (c)      2,705,000     2,866,218
West Virginia University, University Systems Rev. (West Virginia University), MBIA,
5.5%, 2020
     1,700,000     1,757,086
West Virginia University, University Systems Rev. (West Virginia University), “A”, MBIA,
5.25%, 2028
     2,000,000     1,903,920
           $ 22,449,466
Utilities - Investor Owned - 4.1%             
Mason County, WV, Pollution Control Rev. (Appalachian Power Co.), 5.5%, 2022    $ 750,000   $ 691,418
Pleasants County, WV, Pollution Control Rev. (Allegheny Community), “F”, 5.25%, 2037      300,000     260,031
West Virginia Economic Development Authority Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Rev., AMBAC, 4.9%, 2037      5,000,000     4,001,050
           $ 4,952,499
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - 14.0%             
Berkeley County, WV, Public Service Sewer District, “A”, 5%, 2047    $ 1,000,000   $ 807,810
Berkeley County, WV, Public Service Sewer District, Sewer Capacity Impact Fee, 5%, 2022      300,000     261,855
Fairmont, WV, Waterworks Rev., AMBAC,
5.25%, 2022
     200,000     200,372
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 2028      400,000     373,300
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, 6%, 2044      2,005,000     1,927,928
West Virginia Water Development Authority Loan Program, “A”, FSA, 5%, 2044      2,000,000     1,781,520
West Virginia Water Development Authority Loan Program, “B”, AMBAC, 5.125%, 2024      2,140,000     2,072,718
West Virginia Water Development Authority Rev., AMBAC, 6.25%, 2020      1,000,000     1,025,330
West Virginia Water Development Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5.25%, 2023      1,000,000     993,780

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Municipal Bonds - continued         
    
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued
West Virginia Water Development Authority Rev., AMBAC, 5%, 2026    $ 2,850,000   $ 2,675,894
West Virginia Water Development Authority Rev., ETM, 7.1%, 2009 (c)      55,000     56,230
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Infrastructure Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)      390,000     412,312
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Infrastructure Rev., FSA, 5.5%, 2010 (c)(f)      895,000     946,203
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Infrastructure Rev., “A”, AMBAC, 5%, 2033      1,950,000     1,731,990
          
Issuer    Shares/Par   Value ($)
    
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue - continued
West Virginia Water Development Authority, Infrastructure Rev., “A”, FSA, 4.75%, 2045    $ 2,000,000   $ 1,667,660
           $ 16,934,902
Total Investments (Identified Cost, $125,746,891)   $ 119,004,481
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - 1.9%     2,307,847
Net Assets - 100.0%   $ 121,312,328

 

Derivative Contracts at 9/30/08

Futures contracts outstanding at 9/30/08

 

Description    Contracts    Value    Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
U.S. Treasury Bond 30 yr (Short)    25    $2,929,297    Dec-08    $65,381

At September 30, 2008, the fund had sufficient cash and/or other liquid securities to cover any commitments under these derivative contracts.

Portfolio Footnotes:

 

(a) Mandatory tender date is earlier than stated maturity date.
(c) Refunded bond.
(f) All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.
(p) Primary inverse floater.
(u) Underlying security deposited into special purpose trust ("the trust") by investment banker upon creation of self-deposited inverse floaters.

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

COP   Certificate of Participation    
ETM   Escrowed to Maturity    
LOC   Letter of Credit    
Insurers        Inverse Floaters     
AMBAC   AMBAC Indemnity Corp.   RITES   Residual Interest Tax-Exempt Security
ASSD GTY   Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.    
BHAC   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.    
CIFG   CDC IXIS Financial Guaranty    
CONNIE LEE   Connie Lee Insurance Co.    
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.    
FHA   Federal Housing Administration    
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Assn.    
FSA   Financial Security Assurance Inc.    
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Assn.    
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.    
RADIAN   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.    
XLCA   XL Capital Insurance Co.    

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Financial Statements

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 9/30/08 (unaudited)

These statements represent each fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of each fund.

 

    

Mississippi

Fund

    

New York

Fund

     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 

Assets

                           

Investments –

           

Identified cost

   $92,505,941      $199,244,548      $316,142,053      $110,319,935  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   (3,347,542 )    (9,113,893 )    (7,887,599 )    (6,319,210 )

Total investments, at value

   $89,158,399      $190,130,655      $308,254,454      $104,000,725  

Cash

   2,511,086      14,208,203      5,723,008      3,448,318  

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

   37,188      278,906      177,969      92,969  

Receivable for investments sold

   35,678           1,675,067      1,529,153  

Receivable for fund shares sold

   163,063      91,803      143,686      74,279  

Interest receivable

   1,248,395      2,748,693      5,198,864      1,731,446  

Receivable from investment adviser

                  2,518  

Other assets

   208      327      546      249  

Total assets

   $93,154,017      $207,458,587      $321,173,594      $110,879,657  

Liabilities

                           

Distributions payable

   $155,759      $231,040      $364,588      $140,546  

Payable for investments purchased

                  937,397  

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   752,182           13,425,000      940,630  

Payable for fund shares reacquired

   535,962      256,727      1,298,793      154,932  

Payable to affiliates

           

Management fee

   1,515      3,423      5,060      1,801  

Shareholder servicing costs

   10,026      15,133      24,058      12,488  

Distribution and service fees

   637      4,526      7,814      10,451  

Administrative services fee

   132      231      316      147  

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   7,681      9,868      12,741      7,604  

Payable for interest expense and fees

   3,943           97,681      8,008  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   20,141      37,247      58,933      31,088  

Total liabilities

   $1,487,978      $558,195      $15,294,984      $2,245,092  

Net assets

   $91,666,039      $206,900,392      $305,878,610      $108,634,565  

Net assets consist of

                           

Paid-in capital

   $94,984,153      $214,322,521      $313,392,504      $114,443,725  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (3,329,489 )    (9,007,620 )    (7,678,943 )    (6,251,286 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   (10,103 )    1,551,815      1,013,216      294,527  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   21,478      33,676      (848,167 )    147,599  

Net assets

   $91,666,039      $206,900,392      $305,878,610      $108,634,565  

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited) – continued

 

    

Mississippi

Fund

  

New York

Fund

   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund

Net assets

           

Class A

   $84,636,677    $166,528,553    $252,480,039    $83,075,874

Class B

   7,029,362    18,181,271    19,927,436    25,558,691

Class C

      22,190,568    33,471,135   

Total net assets

   $91,666,039    $206,900,392    $305,878,610    $108,634,565

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

           

Class A

   9,285,783    16,355,608    23,103,555    8,909,623

Class B

   770,223    1,790,662    1,825,835    2,733,813

Class C

      2,182,194    3,064,794   

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

   10,056,006    20,328,464    27,994,184    11,643,436

Class A shares

           

Net asset value per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $9.11    $10.18    $10.93    $9.32

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

   $9.56    $10.69    $11.48    $9.78

Class B shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $9.13    $10.15    $10.91    $9.35

Class C shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $—    $10.17    $10.92    $—

On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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At 9/30/08    South Carolina
Fund
    

Tennessee

Fund

    

Virginia

Fund

     West Virginia
Fund
 

Assets

                           

Investments –

           

Identified cost

   $149,076,357      $112,761,261      $285,200,004      $125,746,891  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   (6,419,645 )    (4,892,078 )    (12,824,207 )    (6,742,410 )

Total investments, at value

   $142,656,712      $107,869,183      $272,375,797      $119,004,481  

Cash

   851,408      1,882,840      4,762,631      1,065,577  

Receivable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts

   87,656      66,406      159,375      66,406  

Receivable for investments sold

   1,283,670      2,874,081      4,157,278      155,000  

Receivable for fund shares sold

   58,667      235,827      1,083,883      882  

Interest receivable

   2,578,270      1,666,748      4,662,603      2,221,921  

Other assets

   318      249      506      303  

Total assets

   $147,516,701      $114,595,334      $287,202,073      $122,514,570  

Liabilities

                           

Distributions payable

   $174,575      $189,217      $388,376      $143,891  

Payable for investments purchased

             895,010       

Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets

   4,610,493           7,143,370      902,619  

Payable for fund shares reacquired

   167,656      100,488      613,680      95,691  

Payable to affiliates

           

Management fee

   2,359      1,889      4,599      2,009  

Shareholder servicing costs

   11,825      8,869      24,143      10,659  

Distribution and service fees

   3,239      2,516      6,327      2,606  

Administrative services fee

   176      151      292      158  

Payable for independent trustees’ compensation

   12,645      9,842      12,775      12,658  

Payable for interest expense and fees

   49,720           64,933      4,685  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   26,313      23,691      45,996      27,266  

Total liabilities

   $5,059,001      $336,663      $9,199,501      $1,202,242  

Net assets

   $142,457,700      $114,258,671      $278,002,572      $121,312,328  

Net assets consist of

                           

Paid-in capital

   $148,014,159      $118,234,082      $288,207,879      $128,546,266  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

   (6,353,893 )    (4,814,197 )    (12,708,674 )    (6,677,029 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

   877,188      447,854      2,352,450      578,410  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   (79,754 )    390,932      150,917      (1,135,319 )

Net assets

   $142,457,700      $114,258,671      $278,002,572      $121,312,328  

 

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     South Carolina
Fund
  

Tennessee

Fund

  

Virginia

Fund

   West Virginia
Fund

Net assets

           

Class A

   $128,904,410    $105,526,482    $251,123,225    $113,954,638

Class B

   13,553,290    8,732,189    8,988,815    7,357,690

Class C

         17,890,532   

Total net assets

   $142,457,700    $114,258,671    $278,002,572    $121,312,328

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding

           

Class A

   11,519,413    10,825,111    23,864,772    11,049,283

Class B

   1,211,801    896,364    854,810    713,720

Class C

         1,700,632   

Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding

   12,731,214    11,721,475    26,420,214    11,763,003

Class A shares

           

Net asset value per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $11.19    $9.75    $10.52    $10.31

Offering price per share (100/95.25 × net asset value per share)

   $11.75    $10.24    $11.04    $10.82

Class B shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $11.18    $9.74    $10.52    $10.31

Class C shares

           

Net asset value and offering price per share

           

(net assets/shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

   $—    $—    $10.52    $—

On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 9/30/08 (unaudited)

These statements describe how much each fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. They also describe any gains or losses generated by each fund’s operations.

 

    

Mississippi

Fund

    

New York

Fund

     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 

Net investment income

                           

Interest

   $2,319,354      $4,879,682      $7,037,313      $2,864,860  

Expenses

           

Management fee

   $243,690      $476,246      $823,218      $285,773  

Distribution and service fees

   30,042      390,739      734,521      161,988  

Shareholder servicing costs

   26,528      57,943      86,906      39,987  

Administrative services fee

   11,657      17,723      26,225      12,711  

Independent trustees’ compensation

   2,059      3,165      6,306      3,145  

Custodian fee

   9,886      19,639      24,300      14,465  

Shareholder communications

   3,940      8,658      14,761      7,152  

Auditing fees

   20,754      20,754      20,754      20,754  

Legal fees

   1,434      2,085      3,445      1,597  

Interest expense and fees

   17,252      54,303      209,853      26,311  

Miscellaneous

   25,135      33,283      45,767      23,983  

Total expenses

   $392,377      $1,084,538      $1,996,056      $597,866  

Fees paid indirectly

   (1,987 )    (7,904 )    (5,944 )    (2,690 )

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (102,093 )    (197,455 )    (346,185 )    (131,889 )

Net expenses

   $288,297      $879,179      $1,643,927      $463,287  

Net investment income

   $2,031,057      $4,000,503      $5,393,386      $2,401,573  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions
                           

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) –

           

Investment transactions

   $(68,554 )    $1,748,905      $(203,887 )    $539,132  

Futures contracts

   34,077      35,857      194,889      49,104  

Swap transactions

   75,981      15,895      29,799       

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $41,504      $1,800,657      $20,801      $588,236  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) –

           

Investments

   $(4,756,752 )    $(14,820,136 )    $(13,446,611 )    $(7,532,950 )

Futures contracts

   9,997      90,161      178,043      58,257  

Swap transactions

   (25,654 )               

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(4,772,409 )    $(14,729,975 )    $(13,268,568 )    $(7,474,693 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(4,730,905 )    $(12,929,318 )    $(13,247,767 )    $(6,886,457 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(2,699,848 )    $(8,928,815 )    $(7,854,381 )    $(4,484,884 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Six months ended 9/30/08    South Carolina
Fund
    

Tennessee

Fund

    

Virginia

Fund

     West Virginia
Fund
 

Net investment income

                           

Interest

   $3,866,248      $2,958,544      $7,900,649      $2,080,808  

Expenses

           

Management fee

   $392,629      $300,206      $742,794      $340,948  

Distribution and service fees

   315,122      235,079      591,953      256,483  

Shareholder servicing costs

   41,893      29,644      81,477      35,244  

Administrative services fee

   15,392      13,096      24,208      14,072  

Independent trustees’ compensation

   3,448      3,074      6,254      3,422  

Custodian fee

   14,788      11,049      20,670      12,662  

Shareholder communications

   6,560      4,599      14,076      5,909  

Auditing fees

   20,754      9,455      20,754      20,754  

Legal fees

   2,008      1,623      3,186      1,829  

Interest expense and fees

   99,730           186,223      11,038  

Miscellaneous

   26,082      24,452      40,815      25,557  

Total expenses

   $938,406      $632,277      $1,732,410      $727,918  

Fees paid indirectly

   (2,385 )    (7,336 )    (9,391 )    (1,787 )

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

   (165,187 )    (126,085 )    (312,301 )    (143,650 )

Net expenses

   $770,834      $498,856      $1,410,718      $582,481  

Net investment income

   $3,095,414      $2,459,688      $6,489,931      $1,498,327  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions
                           

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) –

           

Investment transactions

   $246,938      $(294,701 )    $644,200      $69,123  

Futures contracts

   69,992      38,676      136,076      83,561  

Swap transactions

   10,200      85,341      75,507      600  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   $327,130      $(170,684 )    $855,783      $153,284  

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) –

           

Investments

   $(8,731,941 )    $(5,747,690 )    $(15,697,345 )    $(7,323,957 )

Futures contracts

   52,143      77,881      88,143      52,492  

Swap transactions

   (3,515 )    (54,517 )    (76,962 )    (4,967 )

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(8,683,313 )    $(5,724,326 )    $(15,686,164 )    $(7,276,432 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   $(8,356,183 )    $(5,895,010 )    $(14,830,381 )    $(7,123,148 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(5,260,769 )    $(3,435,322 )    $(8,340,450 )    $(5,624,821 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(unaudited)

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Six months ended 9/30/08    Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

   $2,031,057      $4,000,503      $5,393,386      $2,401,573  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   41,504      1,800,657      20,801      588,236  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (4,772,409 )    (14,729,975 )    (13,268,568 )    (7,474,693 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(2,699,848 )    $(8,928,815 )    $(7,854,381 )    $(4,484,884 )

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           

From net investment income

           

Class A

   $(1,854,180 )    $(3,103,090 )    $(5,519,632 )    $(1,768,962 )

Class B

   (137,760 )    (351,692 )    (372,931 )    (495,865 )

Class C

        (394,793 )    (585,915 )     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(1,991,940 )    $(3,849,575 )    $(6,478,478 )    $(2,264,827 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

   $7,296,385      $53,645,432      $9,844,652      $8,669,488  

Total change in net assets

   $2,604,597      $40,867,042      $(4,488,207 )    $1,919,777  

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

   89,061,442      166,033,350      310,366,817      106,714,788  

At end of period

   $91,666,039      $206,900,392      $305,878,610      $108,634,565  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   $21,478      $33,676      $(848,167 )    $147,599  
Six months ended 9/30/08    South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           

Net investment income

   $3,095,414      $2,459,688      $6,489,931      $1,498,327  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

   327,130      (170,684 )    855,783      153,284  

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (8,683,313 )    (5,724,326 )    (15,686,164 )    (7,276,432 )

Change in net assets from operations

   $(5,260,769 )    $(3,435,322 )    $(8,340,450 )    $(5,624,821 )

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           

From net investment income

           

Class A

   $(2,934,626 )    $(2,305,627 )    $(5,492,405 )    $(2,456,479 )

Class B

   (275,931 )    (177,551 )    (174,553 )    (132,133 )

Class C

             (311,730 )     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(3,210,557 )    $(2,483,178 )    $(5,978,688 )    $(2,588,612 )

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

   $1,010,830      $9,165,638      $10,142,915      $(3,518,539 )

Total change in net assets

   $(7,460,496 )    $3,247,138      $(4,176,223 )    $(11,731,972 )

Net assets

                           

At beginning of period

   149,918,196      111,011,533      282,178,795      133,044,300  

At end of period

   $142,457,700      $114,258,671      $278,002,572      $121,312,328  

Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

   $(79,754 )    $390,932      $150,917      $(1,135,319 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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Year ended 3/31/08    Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           
Net investment income    $3,786,430      $6,360,559      $13,832,844      $4,396,176  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments    69,757      800,004      611,761      (463,622 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments    (2,125,759 )    (4,596,999 )    (12,181,788 )    (3,234,845 )
Change in net assets from operations    $1,730,428      $2,563,564      $2,262,817      $697,709  

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           
From net investment income            

Class A

   $(3,419,568 )    $(5,237,179 )    $(10,767,677 )    $(3,196,032 )

Class B

   (316,378 )    (809,779 )    (818,296 )    (1,079,665 )

Class C

        (603,784 )    (1,081,750 )     
From net realized gain on investments            

Class A

        (571,156 )    (810,574 )    (19,950 )

Class B

        (102,339 )    (71,914 )    (7,921 )

Class C

        (80,011 )    (95,301 )     
Total distributions declared to shareholders    $(3,735,946 )    $(7,404,248 )    $(13,645,512 )    $(4,303,568 )
Change in net assets from fund share transactions    $6,188,450      $10,475,057      $(6,030,520 )    $2,658,614  
Total change in net assets    $4,182,932      $5,634,373      $(17,413,215 )    $(947,245 )

Net assets

                           
At beginning of period    84,878,510      160,398,977      327,780,032      107,662,033  
At end of period    $89,061,442      $166,033,350      $310,366,817      $106,714,788  
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income    $(17,639 )    $(117,252 )    $236,925      $10,853  
Year ended 3/31/08    South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
 

Change in net assets

           

From operations

                           
Net investment income    $6,478,377      $4,941,601      $13,309,215      $5,821,434  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments    250,879      410,760      1,912      (144,530 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments    (5,922,803 )    (4,006,453 )    (9,834,867 )    (5,195,238 )
Change in net assets from operations    $806,453      $1,345,908      $3,476,260      $481,666  

Distributions declared to shareholders

                           
From net investment income            

Class A

   $(5,671,411 )    $(4,136,804 )    $(11,139,204 )    $(5,249,476 )

Class B

   (649,595 )    (393,512 )    (391,875 )    (319,990 )

Class C

             (467,129 )     
From net realized gain on investments            

Class A

        (298,704 )    (704,401 )    (154,048 )

Class B

        (31,748 )    (28,072 )    (11,065 )

Class C

             (34,732 )     
Total distributions declared to shareholders    $(6,321,006 )    $(4,860,768 )    $(12,765,413 )    $(5,734,579 )
Change in net assets from fund share transactions    $(1,012,407 )    $2,300,640      $(2,522,224 )    $(1,763,894 )
Total change in net assets    $(6,526,960 )    $(1,214,220 )    $(11,811,377 )    $(7,016,807 )

Net assets

                           
At beginning of period    156,445,156      112,225,753      293,990,172      140,061,107  
At end of period    $149,918,196      $111,011,533      $282,178,795      $133,044,300  
Accumulated undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income    $35,389      $414,422      $(360,326 )    $(45,034 )

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

MFS® MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.58     $9.80     $9.73     $9.82     $10.02     $10.02  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.21     $0.44     $0.45 (z)   $0.44     $0.46     $0.46  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.47 )   (0.23 )   0.05 (z)   (0.09 )   (0.19 )   0.01  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.26 )   $0.21     $0.50     $0.35     $0.27     $0.47  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.21 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.47 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.11     $9.58     $9.80     $9.73     $9.82     $10.02  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.83 )(n)   2.21     5.20     3.59     2.76     4.77  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.77 (a)   1.03     1.11     1.07     0.93     0.82  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.55 (a)   0.78     0.86     0.82     0.68     0.62  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.51 (a)   0.56     0.62     0.64     0.58     0.62  

Net investment income

   4.36 (a)   4.51     4.59 (z)   4.48     4.70     4.61  

Portfolio turnover

   4     13     12     9     19     12  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $84,637     $80,893     $75,470     $75,597     $79,574     $82,507  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® MISSISSIPPI MUNICIPAL BOND FUND – continued

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class B                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.59     $9.81      $9.74     $9.84      $10.03     $10.04  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.17     $0.36      $0.38 (z)   $0.37      $0.39     $0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.46 )   (0.22 )    0.04 (z)   (0.10 )    (0.19 )   (0.01 )(g)

Total from investment operations

   $(0.29 )   $0.14      $0.42     $0.27      $0.20     $0.37  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.17 )   $(0.36 )    $(0.35 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.39 )   $(0.38 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.13     $9.59      $9.81     $9.74      $9.84     $10.03  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.09 )(n)   1.43      4.41     2.71      2.08     3.80  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.54 (a)   1.80      1.87     1.83      1.70     1.64  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.32 (a)   1.55      1.62     1.58      1.45     1.44  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.28 (a)   1.33      1.38     1.40      1.35     1.44  

Net investment income

   3.60 (a)   3.75      3.83 (z)   3.72      3.93     3.79  

Portfolio turnover

   4     13      12     9      19     12  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $7,029     $8,169      $9,408     $10,465      $11,544     $13,177  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(g) The per share amount varies from the net realized and unrealized gain/loss for the period because of the timing of sales of fund shares and the per share amount of realized and unrealized gains and losses at such time.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.01 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.01 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.07% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® NEW YORK MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $10.82     $11.15     $11.13     $11.30     $11.53     $11.49  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.24     $0.46     $0.52 (z)   $0.49     $0.51     $0.51  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.65 )   (0.26 )   0.03 (z)   (0.12 )   (0.24 )   0.04  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.41 )   $0.20     $0.55     $0.37     $0.27     $0.55  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.23 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.05 )   (0.05 )   (0.05 )        

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.23 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.54 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.18     $10.82     $11.15     $11.13     $11.30     $11.53  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.85 )(n)   1.84     5.07     3.30     2.45     4.90  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  0.99 (a)   1.25     1.32     1.28     1.14     1.13  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  0.78 (a)   1.00     1.06     1.03     0.89     0.93  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  0.72 (a)   0.77     0.82     0.85     0.79     0.86  

Net investment income

  4.45 (a)   4.16     4.66 (z)   4.36     4.47     4.39  

Portfolio turnover

  14     22     8     12     20     13  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $166,529     $126,126     $118,924     $118,476     $125,861     $131,642  
   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class B                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $10.79     $11.11     $11.09     $11.27     $11.49     $11.45  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.20     $0.38     $0.43 (z)   $0.41     $0.42     $0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.65 )   (0.25 )   0.04 (z)   (0.14 )   (0.22 )   0.04  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.45 )   $0.13     $0.47     $0.27     $0.20     $0.46  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.19 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.05 )   (0.05 )   (0.05 )        

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.19 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.15     $10.79     $11.11     $11.09     $11.27     $11.49  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (4.23 )(n)   1.15     4.29     2.43     1.77     4.12  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.75 (a)   2.00     2.07     2.03     1.89     1.87  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  1.53 (a)   1.75     1.82     1.78     1.64     1.67  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  1.48 (a)   1.52     1.57     1.60     1.54     1.60  

Net investment income

  3.74 (a)   3.43     3.91 (z)   3.61     3.70     3.62  

Portfolio turnover

  14     22     8     12     20     13  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $18,181     $20,053     $25,654     $30,046     $35,328     $41,509  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class C                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.81     $11.13     $11.11     $11.29     $11.51     $11.47  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.20     $0.37     $0.43 (z)   $0.41     $0.42     $0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.65 )   (0.24 )   0.04 (z)   (0.14 )   (0.22 )   0.04  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.45 )   $0.13     $0.47     $0.27     $0.20     $0.46  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.19 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.05 )   (0.05 )   (0.05 )        

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.19 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.17     $10.81     $11.13     $11.11     $11.29     $11.51  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (4.22 )(n)   1.16     4.29     2.43     1.78     4.12  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.75 (a)   2.00     2.07     2.03     1.89     1.87  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.53 (a)   1.75     1.82     1.78     1.64     1.67  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.47 (a)   1.52     1.57     1.60     1.54     1.60  

Net investment income

   3.71 (a)   3.40     3.92 (z)   3.61     3.72     3.63  

Portfolio turnover

   14     22     8     12     20     13  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $22,191     $19,855     $15,822     $17,064     $19,730     $21,907  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.02 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.02 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.22% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® NORTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.44     $11.86     $11.85     $11.99     $12.30     $12.24  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.20     $0.52     $ 0.51 (z)   $0.51     $0.53     $0.53  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.47 )   (0.42 )   0.03 (z)   (0.09 )   (0.27 )   0.07  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.27 )   $0.10     $0.54     $0.42     $0.26     $0.60  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.24 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.53 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.04 )   (0.03 )   (0.05 )   (0.04 )   (0.01 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.24 )   $(0.52 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.56 )   $(0.57 )   $(0.54 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.93     $11.44     $11.86     $11.85     $11.99     $12.30  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (2.43 )(n)   0.83     4.60     3.49     2.15     5.01  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.14 (a)   1.32     1.36     1.32     1.10     1.12  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  0.92 (a)   1.07     1.11     1.08     0.85     0.92  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  0.79 (a)   0.81     0.86     0.89     0.85     0.92  

Net investment income

  3.49 (a)   4.48     4.34 (z)   4.24     4.38     4.30  

Portfolio turnover

  4     17     12     8     9     9  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $252,480     $257,884     $268,108     $270,124     $279,875     $305,185  
   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class B                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.42     $11.84     $11.83     $11.98     $12.29     $12.23  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.16     $0.45     $0.44 (z)   $0.43     $0.45     $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.47 )   (0.43 )   0.02 (z)   (0.10 )   (0.27 )   0.07  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.31 )   $0.02     $0.46     $0.33     $0.18     $0.52  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.20 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.04 )   (0.03 )   (0.05 )   (0.04 )   (0.01 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.20 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.46 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.91     $11.42     $11.84     $11.83     $11.98     $12.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (2.75 )(n)   0.17     3.93     2.73     1.49     4.33  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.79 (a)   1.97     2.01     1.98     1.75     1.76  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  1.57 (a)   1.72     1.76     1.73     1.50     1.56  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  1.44 (a)   1.47     1.51     1.54     1.50     1.56  

Net investment income

  2.85 (a)   3.83     3.70 (z)   3.59     3.72     3.64  

Portfolio turnover

  4     17     12     8     9     9  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $19,927     $21,537     $26,520     $32,610     $40,251     $50,363  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class C                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $11.43     $11.85     $11.84     $11.98     $12.29     $12.23  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.16     $0.45     $0.44 (z)   $0.43     $0.45     $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.47 )   (0.43 )   0.02 (z)   (0.09 )   (0.27 )   0.07  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.31 )   $0.02     $0.46     $0.34     $0.18     $0.52  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.20 )   $(0.40 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.04 )   (0.03 )   (0.05 )   (0.04 )   (0.01 )

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.20 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.45 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.46 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $10.92     $11.43     $11.85     $11.84     $11.98     $12.29  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.75 )(n)   0.17     3.93     2.82     1.49     4.33  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.79 (a)   1.97     2.01     1.98     1.76     1.77  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.57 (a)   1.72     1.76     1.73     1.51     1.57  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.44 (a)   1.47     1.51     1.54     1.51     1.57  

Net investment income

   2.83 (a)   3.83     3.69 (z)   3.61     3.76     3.67  

Portfolio turnover

   4     17     12     8     9     9  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $33,471     $30,946     $33,152     $32,223     $32,897     $35,256  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.02 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.02 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.16% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® PENNSYLVANIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.90     $10.24     $10.15     $10.17     $10.31     $10.21  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                    

Net investment income (d)

   $0.22     $0.44     $0.45 (z)   $0.43     $0.44     $0.42  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.59 )   (0.36 )   0.06 (z)   (0.02 )   (0.14 )   0.10  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.37 )   $0.08     $0.51     $0.41     $0.30     $0.52  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                    

From net investment income

   $(0.21 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.42 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.00 )(w)                

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.21 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.42 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.32     $9.90     $10.24     $10.15     $10.17     $10.31  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.80 )(n)   0.87     5.17     4.08     2.97     5.12  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                    

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   0.89 (a)   1.11     1.18     1.13     1.03     1.05  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.65 (a)   0.80     0.82     0.77     0.69     0.75  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   0.60 (a)   0.60     0.60     0.60     0.60     0.64  

Net investment income

   4.52 (a)   4.32     4.45 (z)   4.24     4.33     4.12  

Portfolio turnover

   17     17     9     9     20     24  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $83,076     $77,866     $73,813     $74,429     $67,942     $75,083  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008     2007     2006      2005      2004  
Class B                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $9.93     $10.27     $10.18     $10.20      $10.34      $10.24  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.19     $0.36     $0.38 (z)   $0.36      $0.36      $0.34  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.59 )   (0.35 )   0.06 (z)   (0.03 )    (0.14 )    0.10  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.40 )   $0.01     $0.44     $0.33      $0.22      $0.44  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.18 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.35 )    $(0.36 )    $(0.34 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.00 )(w)                  

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.18 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.35 )   $(0.35 )    $(0.36 )    $(0.34 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.35     $9.93     $10.27     $10.18      $10.20      $10.34  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (4.15 )(n)   0.11     4.37     3.30      2.19      4.38  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.65 (a)   1.86     1.94     1.89      1.80      1.85  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.41 (a)   1.56     1.58     1.53      1.46      1.55  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.36 (a)   1.36     1.36     1.36      1.37      1.44  

Net investment income

   3.79 (a)   3.56     3.69 (z)   3.49      3.56      3.32  

Portfolio turnover

   17     17     9     9      20      24  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $25,559     $28,848     $33,849     $38,642      $41,455      $48,480  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal years resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to interest payments made to the holder of certain floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.02 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.02 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.15% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.85     $12.29     $12.25     $12.36     $12.61     $12.53  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.25     $0.53     $0.55 (z)   $0.54     $0.56     $0.55  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.65 )   (0.45 )   0.00 (w)(z)   (0.11 )   (0.25 )   0.10  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.40 )   $0.08     $0.55     $0.43     $0.31     $0.65  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.26 )   $(0.52 )   $(0.51 )   $(0.54 )   $(0.56 )   $(0.57 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $11.19     $11.85     $12.29     $12.25     $12.36     $12.61  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.51 )(n)   0.62     4.57     3.48     2.52     5.30  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.17 (a)   1.31     1.37     1.34     1.23     1.21  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  0.95 (a)   1.06     1.12     1.09     0.98     1.01  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  0.82 (a)   0.85     0.89     0.92     0.89     0.94  

Net investment income

  4.13 (a)   4.36     4.45 (z)   4.35     4.50     4.39  

Portfolio turnover

  8     13     10     13     15     16  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $128,904     $134,422     $135,766     $131,167     $130,342     $137,911  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class B                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $11.84     $12.29      $12.24     $12.36      $12.60     $12.52  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.21     $0.45      $0.47 (z)   $0.46      $0.48     $0.47  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.65 )   (0.46 )    0.01 (z)   (0.12 )    (0.24 )   0.10  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.44 )   $(0.01 )    $0.48     $0.34      $0.24     $0.57  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.44 )    $(0.43 )   $(0.46 )    $(0.48 )   $(0.49 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $11.18     $11.84      $12.29     $12.24      $12.36     $12.60  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.83 )(n)   (0.12 )    3.98     2.73      1.94     4.62  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.82 (a)   1.96      2.02     1.99      1.88     1.86  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.60 (a)   1.71      1.77     1.74      1.63     1.66  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

   1.47 (a)   1.50      1.54     1.57      1.54     1.59  

Net investment income

   3.49 (a)   3.71      3.80 (z)   3.70      3.85     3.74  

Portfolio turnover

   8     13      10     13      15     16  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $13,553     $15,496      $20,679     $26,214      $31,032     $36,817  

Any redemption fee charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.04 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.04 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.29% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

    

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class A                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.25     $10.58      $10.56     $10.71      $10.96     $10.90  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.22     $0.48      $0.47 (z)   $0.45      $0.45     $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.50 )   (0.34 )    (0.01 )(z)   (0.12 )    (0.18 )   0.06  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.28 )   $0.14      $0.46     $0.33      $0.27     $0.51  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.22 )   $(0.44 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.44 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.03 )    (0.00 )(w)   (0.04 )    (0.08 )    

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.22 )   $(0.47 )    $(0.44 )   $(0.48 )    $(0.52 )   $(0.45 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.75     $10.25      $10.58     $10.56      $10.71     $10.96  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (2.78 )(n)   1.38      4.43     3.13      2.53     4.80  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.03 (a)   1.13      1.17     1.19      1.16     1.14  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   0.81 (a)   0.88      0.92     0.94      0.91     0.94  

Net investment income

   4.27 (a)   4.61      4.44 (z)   4.17      4.16     4.08  

Portfolio turnover

   8     26      15     5      11     19  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $105,526     $101,028      $99,302     $98,825      $104,837     $118,990  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
       2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class B                                   

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.24     $10.57      $10.56     $10.70      $10.95     $10.89  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                      

Net investment income (d)

   $0.19     $0.41      $0.40 (z)   $0.38      $0.38     $0.38  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

   (0.50 )   (0.34 )    (0.02 )(z)   (0.11 )    (0.18 )   0.06  

Total from investment operations

   $(0.31 )   $0.07      $0.38     $0.27      $0.20     $0.44  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                      

From net investment income

   $(0.19 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.37 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.38 )

From net realized gain on investments

       (0.03 )    (0.00 )(w)   (0.04 )    (0.08 )    

Total distributions declared to shareholders

   $(0.19 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.37 )   $(0.41 )    $(0.45 )   $(0.38 )

Net asset value, end of period

   $9.74     $10.24      $10.57     $10.56      $10.70     $10.95  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

   (3.11 )(n)   0.72      3.66     2.56      1.87     4.12  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                      

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

   1.68 (a)   1.78      1.82     1.84      1.81     1.79  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

   1.46 (a)   1.53      1.57     1.59      1.56     1.59  

Net investment income

   3.63 (a)   3.93      3.78 (z)   3.52      3.51     3.43  

Portfolio turnover

   8     26      15     5      11     19  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

   $8,732     $9,983      $12,924     $17,217      $20,689     $24,306  
(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.03 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.03 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.27% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.07     $11.43     $11.41     $11.52     $11.73     $11.61  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (loss) (d)

  $0.25     $0.53     $0.51 (z)   $0.51     $0.53     $0.53  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.57 )   (0.38 )   (0.00 )(w)(z)   (0.12 )   (0.21 )   0.12  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.32 )   $0.15     $0.51     $0.39     $0.32     $0.65  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.23 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.53 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.03 )   (0.00 )(w)            

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.23 )   $(0.51 )   $(0.49 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.53 )   $(0.53 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.52     $11.07     $11.43     $11.41     $11.52     $11.73  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (2.93 )(n)   1.34     4.57     3.45     2.83     5.70  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.14 (a)   1.27     1.32     1.30     1.10     1.13  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  0.92 (a)   1.02     1.07     1.05     0.85     0.93  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  0.79 (a)   0.82     0.87     0.90     0.85     0.93  

Net investment income

  4.56 (a)   4.72     4.51 (z)   4.38     4.63     4.53  

Portfolio turnover

  7     27     8     13     11     11  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $251,123     $257,133     $269,068     $277,633     $285,185     $301,218  
   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class B                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.06     $11.42     $11.40     $11.51     $11.72     $11.60  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.22     $0.46     $0.44 (z)   $0.43     $0.46     $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.56 )   (0.38 )   (0.00 )(w)(z)   (0.11 )   (0.21 )   0.12  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.34 )   $0.08     $0.44     $0.32     $0.25     $0.57  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.20 )   $(0.41 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.46 )   $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.03 )   (0.00 )(w)            

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.20 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.46 )   $(0.45 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.52     $11.06     $11.42     $11.40     $11.51     $11.72  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.16 )(n)   0.68     3.89     2.78     2.16     5.02  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.79 (a)   1.92     1.97     1.95     1.75     1.77  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  1.57 (a)   1.67     1.72     1.70     1.50     1.57  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  1.44 (a)   1.47     1.52     1.55     1.50     1.57  

Net investment income

  3.92 (a)   4.07     3.87 (z)   3.73     3.98     3.88  

Portfolio turnover

  7     27     8     13     11     11  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $8,989     $9,941     $12,545     $16,885     $19,637     $23,564  

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Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class C                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.06     $11.43     $11.41     $11.52     $11.72     $11.61  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.22     $0.46     $0.44(z )   $0.43     $0.46     $0.45  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.56 )   (0.39 )   (0.00 )(w)(z)   (0.11 )   (0.20 )   0.11  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.34 )   $0.07     $0.44     $0.32     $0.26     $0.56  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.20 )   $(0.41 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.46 )   $(0.45 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.03 )   (0.00 )(w)            

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.20 )   $(0.44 )   $(0.42 )   $(0.43 )   $(0.46 )   $(0.45 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.52     $11.06     $11.43     $11.41     $11.52     $11.72  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (3.16 )(n)   0.59     3.89     2.78     2.25     4.93  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.78 (a)   1.93     1.97     1.95     1.75     1.77  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  1.57 (a)   1.67     1.72     1.70     1.50     1.57  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  1.44 (a)   1.47     1.52     1.55     1.50     1.57  

Net investment income

  3.90 (a)   4.06     3.86 (z)   3.72     3.98     3.88  

Portfolio turnover

  7     27     8     13     11     11  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $17,891     $15,105     $12,377     $12,995     $12,208     $13,338  

Any redemption fee charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(w) Per share amount was less than $0.01.
(z) The fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.04 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.04 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.29% to the net investment income ratio for each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® WEST VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate by which an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008     2007     2006     2005     2004  
Class A                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.01     $11.45     $11.47     $11.58     $11.82     $11.77  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                   

Net investment income (d)

  $0.13     $0.49     $0.51 (z)   $0.48     $0.51     $0.51  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.61 )   (0.45 )   0.01 (z)   (0.11 )   (0.25 )   0.05  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.48 )   $0.04     $0.52     $0.37     $0.26     $0.56  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                   

From net investment income

  $(0.22 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.47 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.01 )   (0.07 )            

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.22 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.54 )   $(0.48 )   $(0.50 )   $(0.51 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.31     $11.01     $11.45     $11.47     $11.58     $11.82  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (4.47 )(n)   0.35     4.59     3.21     2.28     4.84  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                   

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.06 (a)   1.35     1.40     1.34     1.25     1.21  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  0.85 (a)   1.10     1.15     1.09     1.00     1.01  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  0.83 (a)   0.85     0.89     0.92     0.89     0.93  

Net investment income

  2.31 (a)   4.33     4.41 (z)   4.16     4.35     4.33  

Portfolio turnover

  8     14     13     7     14     17  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $113,955     $124,948     $129,974     $134,416     $134,459     $140,599  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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MFS® WEST VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL BOND FUND – continued

 

   

Six months
ended
9/30/08

(unaudited)

    Years ended 3/31  
      2008      2007     2006      2005     2004  
Class B                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

  $11.01     $11.44      $11.46     $11.58      $11.82     $11.76  

Income (loss) from investment operations

                                     

Net investment income (d)

  $0.09     $0.42      $0.43 (z)   $0.41      $0.43     $0.43  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (0.61 )   (0.44 )    0.01 (z)   (0.13 )    (0.24 )   0.06  

Total from investment operations

  $(0.52 )   $(0.02 )    $0.44     $0.28      $0.19     $0.49  

Less distributions declared to shareholders

                                     

From net investment income

  $(0.18 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.39 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.43 )   $(0.43 )

From net realized gain on investments

      (0.01 )    (0.07 )             

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  $(0.18 )   $(0.41 )    $(0.46 )   $(0.40 )    $(0.43 )   $(0.43 )

Net asset value, end of period

  $10.31     $11.01      $11.44     $11.46      $11.58     $11.82  

Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)

  (4.78 )(n)   (0.21 )    3.92     2.45      1.62     4.25  

Ratios (%) (to average net assets) and Supplemental data:

                                     

Expenses before expense reductions (f)

  1.71 (a)   2.00      2.06     1.99      1.90     1.86  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)

  1.49 (a)   1.75      1.80     1.74      1.65     1.66  

Expenses after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)

  1.48 (a)   1.50      1.55     1.57      1.54     1.58  

Net investment income

  1.66 (a)   3.69      3.76 (z)   3.51      3.71     3.68  

Portfolio turnover

  8     14      13     7      14     17  

Net assets at end of period (000 Omitted)

  $7,358     $8,096      $10,087     $12,388      $14,334     $17,744  

Any redemption fees charged by the fund during the 2005 fiscal year resulted in a per share impact of less than $0.01.

(a) Annualized.
(d) Per share data are based on average shares outstanding.
(f) Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.
(l) Interest expense and fees relate to payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets.
(n) Not Annualized.
(r) Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.
(s) From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
(t) Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges.
(z) the fund applied a change in estimate for amortization of premium on certain debt securities that resulted in an increase of $0.03 per share to net investment income, a decrease of $0.03 per share to net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and an increase of 0.25% to the net investment income ratio of each class for the year ended March 31, 2007. The change in estimate had no impact on net assets, net asset value per share or total return of each class.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

(1)   Business and Organization

MFS Mississippi Municipal Bond Fund (Mississippi Fund), MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund (New York Fund), MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund (North Carolina Fund), MFS Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund (Pennsylvania Fund), MFS South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund (South Carolina Fund), MFS Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund (Tennessee Fund), MFS Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (Virginia Fund), and MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (West Virginia Fund) are each a series of MFS Municipal Series Trust, which is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

 

(2)   Significant Accounting Policies

General – 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of municipal instruments can be affected by, among other things, the financial condition of the issuer or guarantor, the issuer’s future borrowing plans and sources of revenue, the economic feasibility of the revenue bond project or general borrowing purpose, political or economic developments in the region or state where the instrument is issued and the liquidity of the security. Municipal instruments generally trade in the over-the counter market. Municipal instruments backed by current and anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets can be negatively affected by the discontinuance of the taxation supporting the projects or assets or the inability to collect revenues for the project or from the assets. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, the security could decline in value, interest from the security could become taxable and the funds may be required to issue Forms 1099-DIV.

Investment Valuations – Debt instruments and floating rate loans (other than short-term instruments), including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as reported by a third party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which they are primarily traded. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation as reported by a third party pricing service on the market on which such futures contracts are primarily traded. Swaps are generally valued at an evaluated bid as reported by a third party pricing service. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third party pricing service may also be valued at a broker-dealer bid quotation. Values obtained from pricing services can utilize both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques, which take into account factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of each fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under each fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from independent pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of each fund’s net asset value, or after the halting of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser may rely on third party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating each fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of investments used to determine each fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investments.

Each fund adopted FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (the “Statement”) in this reporting period. This Statement provides a single definition of fair value, a hierarchy for measuring fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements.

 

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Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. Level 1 includes quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in total investments, such as futures, forwards, swap contracts and written options, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the instrument. The following is a summary of the levels used as of September 30, 2008 in valuing each fund’s assets or liabilities carried at market value:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Mississippi Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $89,158,399    $—    $89,158,399
Other Financial Instruments    $18,053    $—    $—    $18,053
New York Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $190,130,655    $—    $190,130,655
Other Financial Instruments    $106,273    $—    $—    $106,273
North Carolina Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $308,254,454    $—    $308,254,454
Other Financial Instruments    $208,656    $—    $—    $208,656
Pennsylvania Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $104,000,725    $—    $104,000,725
Other Financial Instruments    $67,924    $—    $—    $67,924
South Carolina Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $142,656,712    $—    $142,656,712
Other Financial Instruments    $65,752    $—    $—    $65,752
Tennessee Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $107,869,183    $—    $107,869,183
Other Financial Instruments    $77,881    $—    $—    $77,881
Virginia Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $272,375,797    $—    $272,375,797
Other Financial Instruments    $115,533    $—    $—    $115,533
West Virginia Fund                    
Investments in Securities    $—    $119,004,481    $—    $119,004,481
Other Financial Instruments    $65,381    $—    $—    $65,381

Derivative Risk – Each fund may invest in derivatives for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When each fund uses derivatives as an investment to gain market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost. Cash that has been segregated on behalf of certain derivative contracts will be reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. On some over-the-counter derivatives, each fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each fund the right, upon an event of default by the applicable counterparty, to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of each fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by each fund under the applicable transactions, if any. However, absent an event of default by the counterparty, the ISDA Master Agreement does not result in an offset of reported balance sheet assets and liabilities across transactions between each fund and the applicable counterparty. Derivative instruments include futures contracts and swap agreements.

In March 2008, FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (the “Standard”) was issued, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. This Standard provides enhanced disclosures about each fund’s use of and accounting for derivative instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on each fund’s results of operations and financial position. Management is evaluating the application of the Standard to each fund, and has not at this time determined the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Standard on each fund’s financial statements.

 

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Futures Contracts – Each fund may enter into futures contracts for the delayed delivery of securities or currency, or contracts based on financial indices at a fixed price on a future date. In entering such contracts, each fund is required to deposit with the broker either in cash or securities an amount equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. Subsequent payments are made or received by each fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gains or losses by each fund. Upon entering into such contracts, each fund bears the risk of interest or exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, each fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss.

Swap Agreements – Each fund may enter into swap agreements. A swap is an exchange of cash payments between each fund and another party. Net cash payments are exchanged at specified intervals and are recorded as a realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. The value of the swap is adjusted daily and the change in value, including accruals of periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received, is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation in the Statement of Operations. Amounts paid or received at the inception of the swap are reflected as premiums paid or received on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the agreement. A liquidation payment received or made upon early termination is recorded as a realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Collateral, in the form of cash or securities, may be required to be held in segregated accounts with each fund’s custodian in connection with these agreements. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. These risks include the possible lack of a liquid market, failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the agreements, and unfavorable market and interest rate movements of the underlying instrument. Certain funds may hold interest rate swap agreements which involve the periodic exchange of cash flows, such as the exchange of fixed rate interest payments for floating rate interest payments based on a notional principal amount. The interest rates may be based on a specific financial index or the exchange of two distinct floating rate payments. Each fund may enter into an interest rate swap in order to manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations.

Inverse Floaters – The funds may invest in municipal inverse floating rate securities which are structured by the issuer (known as primary market inverse floating rate securities) or by an investment banker utilizing municipal bonds which have already been issued (known as secondary market inverse floating rate securities) to have variable rates of interest which typically move in the opposite direction of short term interest rates. A secondary market inverse floating rate security is created when an investment banker transfers a fixed rate municipal bond to a special purpose trust, and causes the trust to (a) issue floating rate certificates to third parties, in an amount equal to a fraction of the par amount of the deposited bonds (these certificates usually pay tax-exempt interest at short-term interest rates that typically reset weekly; and the certificate holders typically, on seven days notice, have the option to tender their certificates to the investment banker or another party for redemption at par plus accrued interest), and (b) issue inverse floating rate certificates (sometimes referred to as “inverse floaters”). If the holder of the inverse floater transfers the municipal bonds to an investment banker for the purpose of depositing the municipal bonds into the special purpose trust, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “self-deposited inverse floaters.” If the bonds held by the trust are purchased by the investment banker for deposit into the trust from someone other than the purchasers of the inverse floaters, the inverse floating rate certificates that are issued by the trust are referred to as “externally deposited inverse floaters.” Such self-deposited inverse floaters held by the funds are accounted for as secured borrowings, with the municipal bonds reflected in the investments of the funds and amounts owed to the holder of the floating rate certificate under the provisions of the trust, which amounts are paid solely from the assets of the trust, reflected as liabilities of the funds in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the caption, “Payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets”. At September 30, 2008, certain fund’s payable to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets, the weighted average interest rate on the floating rate certificates issued by the trust, and the interest expense and fees related to interest payments made to the holder of the floating rate certificate from trust assets in connection with self-deposited inverse floaters were as follows:

 

     Payable to the holder
of the floating rate
certificate from
trust assets
   Weighted average
interest rate on
floating rate
certificates issued
by the trust
   Interest expense and
fees in connection
with self-deposited
inverse floaters
Fund               
Mississippi Fund    $752,182    8.35%    $17,252
New York Fund          54,303
North Carolina Fund    13,425,000    8.37%    209,853
Pennsylvania Fund    940,630    4.45%    26,311
South Carolina Fund    4,610,493    8.32%    99,730
Virginia Fund    7,143,370    8.22%    186,223
West Virginia Fund    902,619    8.35%    11,038

 

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Primary and externally deposited inverse floaters held by each fund are not accounted for as secured borrowings.

Indemnifications – Under each fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to each fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, each fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. Each fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against each fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Each fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by each fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by each fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.

Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Fees Paid Indirectly – Each fund’s custody fee may be reduced according to an arrangement that measures the value of cash deposited with the custodian by each fund. This amount, for the six months ended September 30, 2008, is shown as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations.

Tax Matters and Distributions – Each fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income taxes is required. Each fund adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“the Interpretation”). The Interpretation prescribes a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. There was no impact resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each fund’s financial statements. Each of the fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. It is each fund’s policy to record interest and penalty charges on underpaid taxes associated with its tax positions as interest expense and miscellaneous expense, respectively. No such charges were recorded in the current financial statements.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future. Distributions in excess of net investment income or net realized gains are temporary overdistributions for financial statement purposes resulting from differences in the recognition or classification of income or distributions for financial statement and tax purposes.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities and secured borrowings.

The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders is as follows:

 

Year ended 3/31/08    Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)    $—    $428,910    $125,085    $384    $—    $424,230    $299,592    $70,146
Tax-exempt income    3,735,946    6,650,742    12,667,723    4,275,697    6,321,006    4,350,633    11,998,208    5,569,466
Long-term capital gain       324,596    852,704    27,487       85,905    467,613    94,967
Total distributions    $3,735,946    $7,404,248    $13,645,512    $4,303,568    $6,321,006    $4,860,768    $12,765,413    $5,734,579

 

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The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 9/30/08    Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 
Cost of investments    $91,710,178      $199,767,643      $304,253,492      $109,230,779  
Gross appreciation    1,776,671      3,462,317      6,329,797      1,378,867  
Gross depreciation    (5,080,632 )    (13,099,305 )    (15,753,835 )    (7,549,551 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    $(3,303,961 )    $(9,636,988 )    $(9,424,038 )    $(6,170,684 )
As of 3/31/08                            
Undistributed ordinary income    $—      $381,535      $149,941      $—  
Undistributed tax-exempt income    319,552      472,747      1,292,981      381,509  
Undistributed long-term capital gain         450,132      1,146,971       
Capital loss carryforwards    (141,925 )              (17,684 )
Post-October capital loss deferral    (2,850 )              (407,535 )
Other temporary differences    (274,861 )    (3,696 )    73,226      (424,529 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    1,510,435      4,634,719      5,285,128      1,354,917  
As of 9/30/08    South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
 
Cost of investments    $144,575,254      $112,528,444      $277,749,919      $126,653,485  
Gross appreciation    2,864,583      2,349,701      5,264,758      1,105,939  
Gross depreciation    (9,393,618 )    (7,008,962 )    (17,782,250 )    (9,657,562 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    $(6,529,035 )    $(4,659,261 )    $(12,517,492 )    $(8,551,623 )
As of 3/31/08                            
Undistributed ordinary income    $—      $338,203      $581,396      $20,384  
Undistributed tax-exempt income    580,268      815,575      624,007      431,670  
Undistributed long-term capital gain    106,201      138,081      61,164      1,228,290  
Post-October capital loss deferral         (50,540 )          
Other temporary differences    (320,458 )    (346,636 )    (885,716 )    803,392  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)    2,769,762      1,048,406      3,754,635      (229,112 )

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments.

As of March 31, 2008, certain funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Expiration Date    Mississippi
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
 
3/31/13    $(112,248 )    $—  
3/31/14    (29,677 )     
3/31/16         (17,684 )
Total    $(141,925 )    $(17,684 )

Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest – Each fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. Each fund’s income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the value of settled shares outstanding of each class, without distinction between share classes. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase.

 

(3)   Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – Each fund has an investment advisory agreement with Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to each fund. At the commencement of the period, the management fee was computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.55% of each fund’s average daily net assets. Effective August 1, 2008, the management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.45% of each fund’s average daily net assets. As part of a settlement agreement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters, MFS has agreed to reduce the management fee to 0.30% of each fund’s average daily net assets for the period March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2009. For the six months ended

 

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September 30, 2008, this waiver amounted to the following for each fund and is reflected as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
   $101,815      $196,916      $345,243      $119,478      $164,737      $125,742      $311,450      $143,259

The management fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.30% of each fund’s average daily net assets.

For the Pennsylvania Fund, investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of management fee, distribution and service fees, interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses (including interest expense and fees associated with investments in inverse floating rate instruments), such that operating expenses do not exceed 0.20% annually of the fund’s average daily net assets. This written agreement will continue through July 31, 2009 unless changed or rescinded by the fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, this reduction amounted to $12,086 and is reflected as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

Effective August 1, 2008, the investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the following fund’s operating expenses, exclusive of interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs and investment-related expenses (including interest expense and fees associated with investments inverse floating rate instruments), such that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each fund’s average daily net assets.

 

       New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
 
Class A      0.90%      1.03% (a)    1.01% (a)    1.04% (a)    0.99% (a)    1.00% (a)
Class B      1.65%      1.68%      1.66%      1.69%      1.64%      1.65%  
Class C      1.65%      1.68%      N/A      N/A      1.64%      N/A  

 

(a) Effective March 1, 2009, these annual rates will change to 0.93%, 0.91%, 0.94%, 0.89%, and 0.90% for North Carolina Fund, South Carolina Fund, Tennessee Fund, Virginia Fund, and West Virginia Fund, respectively.

This written agreement will continue through July 31, 2009, unless changed or rescinded by the fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, these funds’ actual operating expenses did not exceed the limit and therefore, the investment adviser did not pay any portion of these funds’ expenses.

Distributor – MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received the following for the six months ended September 30, 2008, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of each fund.

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
     $20,562      $36,045      $43,729      $43,857      $20,095      $19,010      $31,382      $10,280

The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain class shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Each fund’s distribution plan provides that each fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries.

Distribution Plan Fee Table:

 

     CLASS A
     Distribution
Fee Rate
   Service
Fee Rate
   Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
   Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
   Distribution
and Service
Fee
Mississippi Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%       $—
New York Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.25%    180,120
North Carolina Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    462,392
Pennsylvania Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.10%    41,223
South Carolina Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    239,355
Tennessee Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    186,742
Virginia Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    455,462
West Virginia Fund    0.10%    0.25%    0.35%    0.35%    216,640

 

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     CLASS B
     Distribution
Fee Rate
   Service
Fee Rate
   Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
   Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
   Distribution
and Service
Fee
Mississippi Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.77%    $30,042
New York Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    99,098
North Carolina Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    105,721
Pennsylvania Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    0.86%    120,765
South Carolina Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    75,767
Tennessee Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    48,337
Virginia Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    48,908
West Virginia Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    39,843
     CLASS C
     Distribution
Fee Rate
   Service
Fee Rate
   Total
Distribution
Plan (d)
   Annual
Effective
Rate (e)
   Distribution
and Service
Fee
New York Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    $111,521
North Carolina Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    166,408
Virginia Fund    0.75%    0.25%    1.00%    1.00%    87,583

 

     Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund

Total Distribution and

Service Fees

   $30,042    $390,739    $734,521    $161,988    $315,122    $235,079    $591,953    $256,483

 

(d) In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, each fund pays distribution and/or service fees up to these annual percentage rates of each class’ average daily net assets.
(e) The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the six months ended September 30, 2008 based on each class’ average daily net assets. Payment of the Mississippi Fund’s 0.25% annual Class A service fee and 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. For one year from the date of sale of Class B shares of the Mississippi Fund, assets attributable to such Class B shares are subject to the 0.25% annual Class B service fee. On assets attributable to all other Class B shares of the Mississippi Fund, the service fee is not currently in effect, but may be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Payment of the New York Fund’s 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Payment of the Pennsylvania Fund’s 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. 0.10% of the Class A service fee is currently being paid by the Pennsylvania Fund. Payment of the remaining 0.15% of the Pennsylvania Fund’s Class A service fee is not yet in effect and will be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. For one year from the date of sale of Class B shares of the Pennsylvania Fund, assets attributable to such Class B shares are subject to the 0.25% annual Class B service fee. On assets attributable to all other Class B shares of the Pennsylvania Fund, 0.10% of the Class B service fee is currently in effect and the remaining portion of the Class B service fee is not in effect but may be implemented on such date as the fund’s Board of Trustees may determine. Effective March 1, 2009, the 0.10% annual Class A distribution fee will be eliminated for all funds.

Certain Class A shares purchased prior to September 1, 2008 are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Certain Class A shares purchased on or subsequent to September 1, 2008 are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 24 months of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the six months ended September 30, 2008, were as follows:

 

CDSC imposed    Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund
Class A    $6,267    $6,965    $4,969    $135    $541    $—    $—    $—
Class B    2,620    9,788    9,196    14,238    3,849    1,708    2,002    1,645
Class C    N/A    2,026    997    N/A    N/A    N/A    683    N/A

Shareholder Servicing Agent – MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from each fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of each fund as determined periodically under the supervision of each fund’s Board of Trustees. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, each fund paid MFSC the following fee, which equated to the following annual percentage of each fund’s average daily net assets for shareholder services.

 

     Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund
Expenses paid    $12,158    $31,056    $48,591    $22,587    $21,878    $15,996    $44,210    $17,953
Percentage of average daily net assets    0.0257%    0.0333%    0.0304%    0.0408%    0.0287%    0.0274%    0.0307%    0.0272%

 

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MFSC also receives payment from each fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to the following:

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
     $14,370      $26,887      $38,315      $17,400      $20,015      $13,648      $37,267      $17,291

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to each fund. Under an administrative services agreement, each fund partially reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. Each fund is charged a fixed amount plus a fee based on average daily net assets. Each fund’s annual fixed amount is $17,500.

The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was equivalent to the following annual effective rate of each fund’s average daily net assets.

 

     Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund
Percentage of average daily net assets    0.0247%    0.0190%    0.0164%    0.0230%    0.0202%    0.0225%    0.0168%    0.0213%

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – Each fund pays compensation to independent trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The funds do not pay compensation directly to trustees or officers of each fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to each fund from MFS. Certain officers and trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.

Each fund has an unfunded, defined benefit plan for certain retired independent trustees which resulted in a pension expense for the funds. These amounts are included in independent trustees’ compensation for the six months ended September 30, 2008.

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
        $344      $276      $591      $350      $580      $278      $589      $578

The liability for deferred retirement benefits payable to certain retired independent trustees amounted to the following for each fund at September 30, 2008, and is included in payable for independent trustees’ compensation.

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
      $7,653      $9,868      $12,664      $7,571      $12,630      $9,820      $12,684      $12,625

Other – These funds and certain other MFS funds (the funds) have entered into services agreements (the Agreements) which provide for payment of fees by the funds to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Chief Compliance Officer (ICCO) and Assistant ICCO, respectively, for the funds. The ICCO and Assistant ICCO are officers of the funds and the sole members of Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC, respectively. The funds can terminate the Agreements with Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC at any time under the terms of the Agreements. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, the aggregate fees paid to Tarantino LLC and Griffin Compliance LLC amounted to the following:

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
          $311      $607      $1,050      $363      $501      $383      $949      $436

MFS has agreed to reimburse each fund for a portion of the payments made by the fund in the following amounts, which are shown as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. Additionally, MFS has agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ICCO and Assistant ICCO.

 

Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
        $278      $539      $942      $325      $450      $343      $851      $391

 

(4)   Portfolio Securities

Purchases and sales of investments, other than U.S. Government securities, purchased option transactions, and short-term obligations were as follows:

 

     Mississippi
Fund
   New York
Fund
   North Carolina
Fund
   Pennsylvania
Fund
   South Carolina
Fund
   Tennessee
Fund
   Virginia
Fund
   West Virginia
Fund
Purchases    $10,030,910    $61,523,819    $22,890,619    $24,210,277    $13,169,789    $18,161,548    $20,563,360    $10,169,796
Sales    $4,008,971    $26,141,418    $14,583,863    $18,756,958    $11,727,560    $9,377,505    $20,878,315    $11,825,451

 

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(5)   Shares of Beneficial Interest

Each fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in each fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    MFS Mississippi Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  1,217,790     $11,674,067     1,428,055     $13,861,790  

Class B

  25,006     239,908     50,077     485,249  
  1,242,796     $11,913,975     1,478,132     $14,347,039  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  110,988     $ 1,063,786     207,805     $ 2,009,167  

Class B

  7,135     68,485     16,964     164,330  
  118,123     $1,132,271     224,769     $2,173,497  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (489,312 )   $(4,658,349 )   (894,424 )   $(8,640,172 )

Class B

  (113,756 )   (1,091,512 )   (174,463 )   (1,691,914 )
  (603,068 )   $(5,749,861 )   (1,068,887 )   $(10,332,086 )

Net change

       

Class A

  839,466     $8,079,504     741,436     $7,230,785  

Class B

  (81,615 )   (783,119 )   (107,422 )   (1,042,335 )
  757,851     $7,296,385     634,014     $6,188,450  
    MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  5,288,027     $56,949,975     1,938,189     $21,279,035  

Class B

  98,624     1,064,730     74,565     819,051  

Class C

  429,531     4,665,348     549,644     6,060,788  
  5,816,182     $62,680,053     2,562,398     $28,158,874  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  166,367     $1,802,386     307,996     $3,391,111  

Class B

  22,211     240,012     55,486     609,255  

Class C

  21,848     236,500     39,785     437,289  
  210,426     $2,278,898     403,267     $4,437,655  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (754,017 )   $(8,136,738 )   (1,258,346 )   $(13,855,672 )

Class B

  (189,153 )   (2,027,750 )   (579,561 )   (6,360,968 )

Class C

  (106,496 )   (1,149,031 )   (173,379 )   (1,904,832 )
  (1,049,666 )   $(11,313,519 )   (2,011,286 )   $(22,121,472 )

Net change

       

Class A

  4,700,377     $50,615,623     987,839     $10,814,474  

Class B

  (68,318 )   (723,008 )   (449,510 )   (4,932,662 )

Class C

  344,883     3,752,817     416,050     4,593,245  
  4,976,942     $53,645,432     954,379     $10,475,057  

 

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    MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  1,633,967     $18,771,987     1,721,939     $19,991,964  

Class B

  90,090     1,031,828     110,894     1,291,414  

Class C

  436,802     5,015,176     447,711     5,228,711  
  2,160,859     $24,818,991     2,280,544     $26,512,089  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  314,501     $3,610,869     663,271     $7,754,321  

Class B

  18,414     211,115     42,489     496,167  

Class C

  36,110     414,330     72,882     851,681  
  369,025     $4,236,314     778,642     $9,102,169  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (1,392,985 )   $(15,949,592 )   (2,446,335 )   $(28,572,804 )

Class B

  (168,280 )   (1,929,229 )   (507,261 )   (5,929,036 )

Class C

  (115,578 )   (1,331,832 )   (610,694 )   (7,142,938 )
  (1,676,843 )   $(19,210,653 )   (3,564,290 )   $(41,644,778 )

Net change

       

Class A

  555,483     $6,433,264     (61,125 )   $(826,519 )

Class B

  (59,776 )   (686,286 )   (353,878 )   (4,141,455 )

Class C

  357,334     4,097,674     (90,101 )   (1,062,546 )
  853,041     $9,844,652     (505,104 )   $(6,030,520 )
    MFS Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  1,542,198     $15,278,931     1,624,697     $16,384,665  

Class B

  56,824     562,791     129,987     1,316,228  
  1,599,022     $15,841,722     1,754,684     $17,700,893  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  113,491     $1,125,924     202,392     $2,041,995  

Class B

  31,946     317,751     69,367     701,914  
  145,437     $1,443,675     271,759     $2,743,909  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (607,851 )   $(6,031,370 )   (1,172,694 )   $(11,822,576 )

Class B

  (259,954 )   (2,584,539 )   (590,904 )   (5,963,612 )
  (867,805 )   $(8,615,909 )   (1,763,598 )   $(17,786,188 )

Net change

       

Class A

  1,047,838     $10,373,485     654,395     $6,604,084  

Class B

  (171,184 )   (1,703,997 )   (391,550 )   (3,945,470 )
  876,654     $8,669,488     262,845     $2,658,614  

 

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    MFS South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  834,982     $9,939,689     1,312,186     $15,766,440  

Class B

  35,609     420,435     36,660     442,057  
  870,591     $10,360,124     1,348,846     $16,208,497  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  161,150     $1,915,502     308,088     $3,728,124  

Class B

  16,726     198,685     36,730     444,432  
  177,876     $2,114,187     344,818     $4,172,556  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (821,328 )   $(9,696,597 )   (1,318,977 )   $(15,981,425 )

Class B

  (149,030 )   (1,766,884 )   (447,922 )   (5,412,035 )
  (970,358 )   $(11,463,481 )   (1,766,899 )   $(21,393,460 )

Net change

       

Class A

  174,804     $2,158,594     301,297     $3,513,139  

Class B

  (96,695 )   (1,147,764 )   (374,532 )   (4,525,546 )
  78,109     $1,010,830     (73,235 )   $(1,012,407 )
    MFS Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  1,338,219     $13,758,145     1,314,620     $13,696,524  

Class B

  21,804     224,759     45,319     469,407  
  1,360,023     $13,982,904     1,359,939     $14,165,931  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  121,022     $1,242,247     220,085     $2,299,836  

Class B

  10,822     111,044     24,854     259,625  
  131,844     $1,353,291     244,939     $2,559,461  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (490,491 )   $(5,033,786 )   (1,062,121 )   $(11,100,219 )

Class B

  (110,924 )   (1,136,771 )   (317,669 )   (3,324,533 )
  (601,415 )   $(6,170,557 )   (1,379,790 )   $(14,424,752 )

Net change

       

Class A

  968,750     $9,966,606     472,584     $4,896,141  

Class B

  (78,298 )   (800,968 )   (247,496 )   (2,595,501 )
  890,452     $9,165,638     225,088     $2,300,640  

 

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    MFS Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  1,787,584     $19,710,598     1,688,156     $19,000,975  

Class B

  29,003     321,583     69,039     778,407  

Class C

  382,742     4,254,311     386,974     4,362,861  
  2,199,329     $24,286,492     2,144,169     $24,142,243  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  299,849     $3,325,115     637,562     $7,188,256  

Class B

  9,381     103,944     22,710     256,018  

Class C

  17,498     193,868     28,221     318,006  
  326,728     $3,622,927     688,493     $7,762,280  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (1,459,999 )   $(16,136,077 )   (2,627,933 )   $(29,642,471 )

Class B

  (82,570 )   (911,507 )   (291,100 )   (3,282,430 )

Class C

  (64,996 )   (718,920 )   (132,842 )   (1,501,846 )
  (1,607,565 )   $(17,766,504 )   (3,051,875 )   $(34,426,747 )

Net change

       

Class A

  627,434     $6,899,636     (302,215 )   $(3,453,240 )

Class B

  (44,186 )   (485,980 )   (199,351 )   (2,248,005 )

Class C

  335,244     3,729,259     282,353     3,179,021  
  918,492     $10,142,915     (219,213 )   $(2,522,224 )
    MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund  
    Six months ended
9/30/08
    Year ended
3/31/08
 
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Shares sold

       

Class A

  295,592     $3,238,629     673,711     $7,556,954  

Class B

  27,856     307,619     39,137     441,404  
  323,448     $3,546,248     712,848     $7,998,358  

Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions

       

Class A

  148,195     $1,637,150     319,968     $3,605,557  

Class B

  7,554     83,410     17,364     195,621  
  155,749     $1,720,560     337,332     $3,801,178  

Shares reacquired

       

Class A

  (739,621 )   $(8,151,882 )   (1,000,725 )   $(11,286,514 )

Class B

  (57,142 )   (633,465 )   (202,518 )   (2,276,916 )
  (796,763 )   $(8,785,347 )   (1,203,243 )   $(13,563,430 )

Net change

       

Class A

  (295,834 )   $(3,276,103 )   (7,046 )   $(124,003 )

Class B

  (21,732 )   (242,436 )   (146,017 )   (1,639,891 )
  (317,566 )   $(3,518,539 )   (153,063 )   $(1,763,894 )

 

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(6)   Line of Credit

Each fund and other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1 billion unsecured committed line of credit provided by a syndication of banks under a credit agreement. In addition, these funds and other funds managed by MFS have established uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the Federal Reserve funds rate plus 0.30%. In addition, a commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds at the end of each calendar quarter. For the six months ended September 30, 2008, each fund’s commitment fee and interest expense on the line of credit were as follows, and are included in miscellaneous expense on the Statement of Operations.

 

       Mississippi
Fund
     New York
Fund
     North Carolina
Fund
     Pennsylvania
Fund
     South Carolina
Fund
     Tennessee
Fund
     Virginia
Fund
     West Virginia
Fund
Commitment Fee      $514      $451      $735      $269      $369      $272      $698      $330
Interest Expense                                        

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of each Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Funds and their advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of three months beginning in May and ending in July, 2008 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreements for the Funds and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Funds’ investment advisory agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by the MFS Funds’ Independent Chief Compliance Officer, a full-time senior officer appointed by and reporting to the independent Trustees.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreements, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for each Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreements and other arrangements with the Funds.

In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Lipper Inc., an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Funds for various time periods ended December 31, 2007 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Lipper performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Lipper Inc. on the Funds’ advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Lipper Inc. (the “Lipper expense group”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of comparable portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Funds, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Funds and the MFS Funds as a whole, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Funds and other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Lipper Inc. was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.

The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreements with the Funds was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Funds and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.

Based on information provided by Lipper Inc. and MFS, the Trustees reviewed each Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the performance of peer groups of funds over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of each Fund’s Class A shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its respective Lipper performance universe over the three-year period ended December 31, 2007, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions.

In assessing the reasonableness of each Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, each Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of each Fund’s Class A shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of peer groups of funds based on information provided by Lipper Inc. The Trustees considered whether the Funds were subject to any fee waivers or reductions or expense limitations. The Trustees considered that MFS observes an advisory fee reduction that will remain in effect for each Fund through February 28, 2009 as part of MFS’ settlement with the New York Attorney General concerning market timing and related matters (the “NYAG Settlement”).

 

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The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to institutional accounts. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Funds in comparison to institutional accounts, the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Funds, and the impact on MFS and expenses associated with the more extensive regulatory regime to which the Funds are subject in comparison to institutional accounts.

The Trustees also considered whether each Fund is likely to benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund. They noted that each Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is not currently subject to any breakpoints. Taking into account the advisory fee reduction noted above for the Funds, and any expense limitations, the Trustees determined not to recommend any advisory fee breakpoints for the Funds at this time.

The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to each Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Funds and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.

After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that the advisory fees charged to each Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Funds.

In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Funds. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the entry into the industry of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Funds of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.

The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Funds by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreements, including any 12b-1 fees the Funds pay to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (“MFD”), an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Funds’ behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Funds were satisfactory.

The Trustees also considered benefits to MFS from the use of the Funds’ portfolio brokerage commissions, if applicable, to pay for investment research (excluding third-party research, for which MFS pays directly) and various other factors. Additionally, the Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the Funds.

Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees, concluded that each Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2008.

Note: The advisory fee reduction required by the NYAG Settlement with respect to each Fund will expire on February 28, 2009. At the time MFS entered into the NYAG Settlement, MFS also agreed with the Board that it would not eliminate such advisory fee reductions without the Board’s consent. Following discussions between MFS and the Board at the contract review meetings, MFS and the Board agreed to amend each Fund’s investment advisory agreement. As a result, effective March 1, 2009, each Fund’s investment advisory fee rate will be 0.45% of such Fund’s average daily net assets. In addition, effective August 1, 2008, MFS will observe an expense limitation for each of MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund, MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund, MFS South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund, MFS Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund, MFS Virginia Municipal Bond Fund and MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, which may not be modified by MFS without the consent of the Board.

In addition, MFD has agreed to the Trustees’ recommendation to eliminate the distribution fee component of the 12b-1 fee paid by Class A shares of the MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund, MFS South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund, MFS Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund, MFS Virginia Municipal Bond Fund and MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund, effective March 1, 2009.

MFS Mississippi Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile for the one-year period and the

 

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1st quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS New York Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

MFS North Carolina Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was approximately at the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Pennsylvania Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile for each of the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

 

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In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction and the expense limitation), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS South Carolina Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was approximately at the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than at the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for the one-year period and the 4th quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. In addition to considering the performance information provided in connection with the contract review meetings, the independent Trustees noted that, in light of the Fund’s substandard relative performance at the time of their contract review meetings in 2007, they had met at each of their regular meetings since then with MFS’ senior investment management personnel to discuss the Fund’s performance and MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. The independent Trustees further noted that the Fund’s relative performance for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 had improved in comparison to the prior year. Taking this information into account, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than the Lipper expense group median.

MFS Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 1st quintile for each of the one- and five-year periods ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was lower than the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than the Lipper expense group median.

 

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MFS West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund

The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 2nd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the three-year period ended December 31, 2007 (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class A shares was in the 3rd quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the five-year period ended December 31, 2007 relative to the Lipper performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreements, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees also considered that, according to the Lipper data (which takes into account the advisory fee reduction), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was approximately at the Lipper expense group median, and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than the Lipper expense group median.

Access to Disclosures on MFS Website

 

A discussion regarding the Board’s most recent review and renewal of each fund’s Investment Advisory Agreement with MFS is available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Mutual Funds” in the “Products and Performance” section of the MFS Web site (mfs.com).

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

A general description of the MFS funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge by visiting the Proxy Voting section of mfs.com or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund will file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the:

Public Reference Room

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE, Room 1580

Washington, D.C. 20549

Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the EDGAR database on the Commission’s Internet Web site at http://www.sec.gov, and copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov or by writing the Public Reference Section at the above address.

A shareholder can also obtain the quarterly portfolio holdings report at mfs.com.

 

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

The Registrant has not amended any provision in its Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that relates to any element of the Code’s definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR.

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments for each series of the Registrant is included as part of the report to shareholders of such series under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

Not applicable to the Registrant.

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.


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ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a) Based upon their evaluation of the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 

(a) File the exhibits listed below as part of this form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.

 

  (1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit.

 

  (2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto.

 

(b) If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference: Attached hereto.


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Notice

A copy of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, as amended, of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)

   MFS MUNICIPAL SERIES TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)*

 

MARIA F. DWYER

 
  Maria F. Dwyer, President  

Date: November 17, 2008

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*

 

MARIA F. DWYER

 
  Maria F. Dwyer, President (Principal Executive Officer)  

Date: November 17, 2008

 

By (Signature and Title)*

 

JOHN M. CORCORAN

 
 

John M. Corcoran, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and

Accounting Officer)

 

Date: November 17, 2008

 

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