N-30D 1 ctsiform.htm Cash Trust Series, Inc. January 30, 2002

Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Government Cash Series

A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2001

NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES--37.1%

   

   

   

$

5,000,000

1

Federal Farm Credit System, Discount Notes, 6.625%, 2/1/2002

   

$

5,023,308

   

6,000,000

1

Federal Home Loan Bank System Discount Notes, 4.170% - 4.650%, 2/15/2002 - 3/28/2002

   

   

5,929,893

   

39,000,000

2

Federal Home Loan Bank System Floating Rate Notes, 1.925% - 3.180%, 12/13/2001 - 1/21/2002

   

   

38,983,946

   

32,000,000

   

Federal Home Loan Bank System, Notes, 2.200% - 6.750%, 12/19/2001 - 12/19/2002

   

   

32,033,833

   

46,000,000

1

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Discount Notes, 1.889% - 4.895%, 12/6/2001 - 7/18/2002

   

   

45,657,583

   

16,500,000

2

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Floating Rate Notes, 3.720% - 6.625%, 6/28/2002 - 10/15/2002

   

   

16,738,015

   

37,500,000

1

Federal National Mortgage Association Discount Notes, 1.930% - 4.150%, 12/14/2001 - 11/15/2002

   

   

37,099,470

   

108,000,000

2

Federal National Mortgage Association Floating Rate Notes, 1.959% - 3.376%, 12/3/2001 - 1/30/2002

   

   

107,963,562

   

28,000,000

   

Federal National Mortgage Association, Notes 2.550% - 6.750%, 7/5/2002 - 11/5/2002

   

   

28,381,007

   

4,000,000

   

Student Loan Marketing Association, Note, 3.760%, 7/16/2002

   

   

3,998,878


   

   

   

TOTAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

   

   

321,809,495


   

   

   

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--63.5%3

   

   

   

   

35,000,000

   

Banc One Capital Markets, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Bank of America LLC, 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto, 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

19,269,000

   

Barclays Capital, Inc., 2.110%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

19,269,000

   

35,000,000

   

Countrywide Securities Corp., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

18,000,000

4

Credit Suisse First Boston Corp., 2.030%, dated 11/7/2001, due 12/11/2001

   

   

18,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Deutsche Bank Alex Brown, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

165,000,000

   

Fuji Government Securities, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

165,000,000

   

14,000,000

4

Goldman Sachs & Co., 2.390%, dated 10/5/2001, due 12/10/2001

   

   

14,000,000

   

21,000,000

4

Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., 2.050%, dated 11/28/2001, due 12/13/2001

   

   

21,000,000

   

10,000,000

   

Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

10,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 2.140%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--continued3

   

   

   

$

25,000,000

4

Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc., 2.100%, dated 10/30/2001, due 1/29/2002

   

$

25,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Salomon Brothers, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

24,000,000

4

Warburg Dillon Reed LLC, 1.875%, dated 11/13/2001, due 2/12/2002

   

   

24,000,000

   

9,000,000

4

Warburg Dillon Reed LLC, 2.290%, dated 10/16/2001, due 1/15/2002

   

   

9,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

   

   

550,269,000


   

   

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)5

   

$

872,078,495


1 The issue shows the rate of discount at time of purchase.

2 Denotes variable rate securities which reflect current rate and next demand date.

3 The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury or government agency obligations based on market prices at the date of the portfolio. The investments in the repurchase agreements are through participation in joint accounts with other Federated funds.

4 Although final maturity falls beyond seven days, a liquidity feature is included in each transaction to permit termination of the repurchase agreement within seven days.

5 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($866,464,842) at November 30, 2001.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Assets:

  

   

   

  

   

   

Investments in repurchase agreements

   

$

550,269,000

   

   

   

Investments in securities

   

   

321,809,495

   

   

   


Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value

   

   

   

   

$

872,078,495

Cash

   

   

   

   

   

1,510

Income receivable

   

   

   

   

   

1,844,008


TOTAL ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

873,924,013


Liabilities:

   

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for investments purchased

   

   

6,494,375

   

   

   

Income distribution payable

   

   

735,770

   

   

   

Accrued expenses

   

   

229,026

   

   

   


TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

   

   

   

   

7,459,171


Net assets for 866,464,842 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

$

866,464,842


Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:

   

   

   

   

   

   

$866,464,842 ÷ 866,464,842 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

$1.00


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Investment Income:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

Interest

   

   

   

   

   

$

14,011,541


Expenses:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Investment adviser fee

   

$

1,994,428

   

   

   

   

Administrative personnel and services fee

   

   

300,295

   

   

   

   

Custodian fees

   

   

29,843

   

   

   

   

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses

   

   

309,197

   

   

   

   

Directors'/Trustees' fees

   

   

3,989

   

   

   

   

Auditing fees

   

   

5,372

   

   

   

   

Legal fees

   

   

2,580

   

   

   

   

Portfolio accounting fees

   

   

54,572

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee

   

   

398,886

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee

   

   

997,214

   

   

   

   

Share registration costs

   

   

24,058

   

   

   

   

Printing and postage

   

   

18,399

   

   

   

   

Insurance premiums

   

   

1,010

   

   

   

   

Taxes

   

   

28,047

   

   

   

   

Miscellaneous

   

   

2,392

   

   

   

   


Net expenses

   

   

   

   

   

   

4,170,282


Net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

$

9,841,259


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

  

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
11/30/2001

   

  

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

$

9,841,259

   

   

$

36,316,122

   


Distributions to Shareholders:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

   

(9,841,259

)

   

   

(36,316,122

)


Share Transactions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Proceeds from sale of shares

   

   

1,410,544,617

   

   

   

3,574,643,097

   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

   

8,374,813

   

   

   

31,353,891

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

   

(1,338,432,624

)

   

   

(3,402,538,359

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

   

80,486,806

   

   

   

203,458,629

   


Change in net assets

   

   

80,486,806

   

   

   

203,458,629

   


Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Beginning of period

   

   

785,978,036

   

   

   

582,519,407

   


End of period

   

$

866,464,842

   

   

$

785,978,036

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

  

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

  

Year Ended May 31,

  

11/30/2001

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

   

  

1999

   

  

1998

   

  

1997

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.01

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.04

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.04

   

Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.04

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   


Total Return1

   

1.24

%

   

5.18

%

   

4.65

%

   

4.30

%

   

4.73

%

   

4.54

%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.05

%2

   

1.04

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.99

%


Net investment income

   

2.47

%2

   

4.96

%

   

4.54

%

   

4.22

%

   

4.62

%

   

4.45

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement3

   

0.00

%2

   

0.02

%

   

0.10

%

   

0.12

%

   

0.09

%

   

0.10

%


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$866,465

   

$785,978

   

$582,519

   

$649,081

   

$557,184

   

$530,367

   


1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

2 Computed on an annualized basis.

3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

ORGANIZATION

Cash Trust Series, Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Corporation consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Government Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Investment Valuation

The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Repurchase Agreements

It is the policy of the Fund to require the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement.

The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Board of Directors (the "Directors"). Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

In November 2000, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued a revised version of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies (the "Guide"). The Guide is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2000. The adoption of the Guide did not have any effect on the financial statements.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.

CAPITAL STOCK

At November 30, 2001, there were 12,500,000,000 shares ($0.001 par value per value) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $866,464,842. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

  

Six Months
Ended
11/30/2001

   

  

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Shares sold

   

1,410,544,617

   

   

3,574,643,097

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

8,374,813

   

   

31,353,891

   

Shares redeemed

   

(1,338,432,624

)

   

(3,402,538,359

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

80,486,806

   

   

203,458,629

   


INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.150% to 0.075% of average aggregate daily net assets of all Funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will reimburse Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Fund, annually, to reimburse FSC.

Shareholder Services Fee

Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund annually. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts.

Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses

FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.

Portfolio Accounting Fees

FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets annually, plus out-of-pocket expenses.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

Directors

JOHN F. DONAHUE

THOMAS G. BIGLEY

JOHN T. CONROY, JR.

NICHOLAS P. CONSTANTAKIS

JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, M.D.

PETER E. MADDEN

CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, JR.

JOHN E. MURRAY, JR., J.D., S.J.D.

MARJORIE P. SMUTS

JOHN S. WALSH

Officers

JOHN F. DONAHUE

Chairman

RICHARD B. FISHER

President

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

Executive Vice President

EDWARD C. GONZALES

Executive Vice President

JOHN W. MCGONIGLE

Executive Vice President and Secretary

RICHARD J. THOMAS

Treasurer

LESLIE K. ROSS

Assistant Secretary

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the householding program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of householding. Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of householding at any time by calling 1-800-341-7400.

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Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Municipal Cash Series

A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2001

NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--100.1%1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Alabama--2.4%

   

   

   

3,735,000

   

Birmingham, AL IDA, IDRBs, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Glasforms, Inc.)/(Comerica Bank -- California LOC)

   

$

3,735,000

   

4,500,000

   

Gadsden, AL IDB, IDRBs, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Chicago Steel (Alabama), LLC)/(Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC)

   

   

4,500,000

   

5,000,000

   

St. Clair County, AL IDB, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Ebsco Industries, Inc.)/(National Australia Bank Ltd., Melbourne LOC)

   

   

5,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

13,235,000


   

   

   

Arizona--5.2%

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

   

Cochise County, AZ Pollution Control Corp. Pooled, (Series 1994A), 2.60% TOBs (Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. Project)/(National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp. GTD), Optional Tender 3/1/2002

   

   

2,000,000

   

3,100,000

   

Coconino County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., (Series 1998) Daily VRDNs (Arizona Public Service Co.)/(KBC Bank N.V. LOC)

   

   

3,100,000

   

1,530,000

   

Glendale, AZ IDA, Variable Rate Senior Living Facilities Revenue Bonds, Weekly VRDNs (Friendship Retirement Corp.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,530,000

   

2,110,000

   

Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Redman Homes, Inc.)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,110,000

   

1,490,000

   

Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 2000 A), Weekly VRDNs (Rise, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,490,000

   

675,000

   

Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 2000A), Weekly VRDNs (Las Gardenias Apartments)/(FNMA LOC)

   

   

675,000

   

5,000,000

   

Maricopa County, AZ, IDA, (Series 2001), 2.075% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale) 1/7/2002

   

   

5,000,000

   

1,620,000

   

Phoenix, AZ, IDA SFM, PT-1082 Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ)

   

   

1,620,000

   

455,000

   

Pima County, AZ, IDA, FR/RI-L21, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (Tucson Electric Power Co.)/(FSA INS)/(Lehman Brothers, Inc. LIQ)

   

   

455,000

   

5,839,000

   

Pima County, AZ, IDA, SFM, Roaring Fork, (Series 1999-6), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ)

   

   

5,839,000

   

4,000,000

   

Salt River Project, AZ Agricultural Improvement & Power District, 2.55% CP, Mandatory Tender 2/8/2002

   

   

4,000,000

   

1,000,000

   

Tucson and Pima County, AZ, IDA, SFM, Roaring Fork, (Series 2000-13), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ)

   

   

1,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

28,819,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Arkansas--0.9%

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series 1999C), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC)

   

1,000,000

   

1,000,000

   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series 1999D), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC)

   

   

1,000,000

   

2,050,000

   

Arkansas Development Finance Authority, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Riceland Foods, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

2,050,000

   

1,000,000

   

Sheridan, AR IDA, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (H.H. Robertson Co.)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

5,050,000


   

   

   

California--4.3%

   

   

   

   

15,000,000

   

California State, (Series 2001-02), 3.25% RANs, 6/28/2002

   

   

15,087,005

   

1,500,000

   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Series 2001A), 2.30% TOBs (Kaiser Permanente), Mandatory Tender 1/3/2002

   

   

1,500,000

   

1,500,000

   

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, (Series 2001B), 2.30% TOBs (Kaiser Permanente), Mandatory Tender 7/1/2002

   

   

1,500,000

   

5,751,270

   

PBCC LeaseTOPS Trust (California Non-AMT) (Series 1998-1), 2.40% TOBs (AMBAC INS)/(Pitney Bowes Credit Corp. LIQ), Optional Tender 10/9/2002

   

   

5,751,270


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

23,838,275


   

   

   

Colorado--1.9%

   

   

   

   

3,250,000

   

Adams County, CO IDB, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Bace Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale LOC)

   

   

3,250,000

   

960,000

   

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, (Series 2000B) Weekly VRDNs (New Belgium Brewing Co., Inc.)/(KeyBank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

960,000

   

6,550,000

   

El Paso County, CO HFA, Roaring Fork, (Series 1999-1), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of New York LIQ)

   

   

6,550,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

10,760,000


   

   

   

Florida--0.6%

   

   

   

   

3,600,000

   

Broward County, FL HFA, MERLOTS, (Series 2001 A27), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

3,600,000


   

   

   

Georgia--1.6%

   

   

   

   

2,000,000

2

Atlanta, GA, Airport Revenue, (PA-916R), 2.30% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 10/10/2002

   

   

2,000,000

   

3,500,000

2

Atlanta, GA, Airport Revenue, (PA 926R), 2.25% TOBs (FGIC INS)/(Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. LIQ), Optional Tender 7/11/2002

   

   

3,500,000

   

1,000,000

   

Fulton County, GA, Development Authority, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Trinity School, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

1,000,000

   

2,550,000

   

Savannah, GA, EDA, (Series 1995A) Weekly VRDNs (Home Depot, Inc.)

   

   

2,550,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

9,050,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Illinois--5.7%

   

   

   

2,440,000

   

Aurora City, IL, (Series 2001A), Weekly VRDNs (FIS Aurora Investment LLC)/(National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC)

   

2,440,000

   

4,000,000

   

Chicago, IL, Gas Supply Revenue Bonds, (1993 Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.)

   

   

4,000,000

   

6,325,000

   

Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Tempco Electric Heater Corp.)/(Bank One, N.A. (Chicago) LOC)

   

   

6,325,000

   

3,950,000

   

Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB, (Series 2000A), Weekly VRDNs (Demar, Inc.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

3,950,000

   

2,630,000

   

Illinois Development Finance Authority, IDB, Adjustable Rate IDRB, (Series 1996A) Weekly VRDNs (Nimlok Co.)/(Bank One, Illinois, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,630,000

   

3,935,000

   

Illinois Housing Development Authority, MERLOTS, (Series 2000 UUU), Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 8/1/2001

   

   

3,935,000

   

3,290,000

   

Morton, IL, IDRB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Morton Welding Co, Inc. Project)/(Bank One, Illinois, N.A. LOC)

   

   

3,290,000

   

5,000,000

   

Winnebago County, IL IDA, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Seward Screw Products, Inc.)/(Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago LOC)

   

   

5,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

31,570,000


   

   

   

Indiana--8.2%

   

   

   

   

1,255,000

   

Carmel, IN, (Series 1996-A), Weekly VRDNs (Telamon Corp.)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC)

   

   

1,255,000

   

1,380,000

   

Carmel, IN, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Telamon Corp.)/(Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC)

   

   

1,380,000

   

3,000,000

   

Hamilton, IN Southeastern Schools, 3.58% TANs, 12/31/2001

   

   

3,000,189

   

2,230,000

   

Huntingburg, IN, EDRB, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (DMI Furniture, Inc.)/(Bank One, Indiana, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,230,000

   

2,020,000

   

Huntingburg, IN, (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (DMI Furniture, Inc.)/(Bank One, Indiana, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,020,000

   

1,350,000

   

Indiana Development Finance Authority, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Meridian Group LLC Project)/(Bank One, Indiana, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,350,000

   

700,000

   

Indiana EDC, (Series 1989) Weekly VRDNs (O'Neal Steel, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A. (Ohio) LOC)

   

   

700,000

   

6,980,000

2

Indiana State HFA, MERLOTS (Series 2000-PPP), 2.75% TOBs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 7/15/2002

   

   

6,980,000

   

2,800,000

   

Jasper County, IN, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (Newberry Farms LLC)/(Michigan National Bank, Farmington Hills LOC)

   

   

2,800,000

   

6,500,000

   

Jeffersonville, IN, (Series 1997A), Weekly VRDNs (Wayne Steel, Inc.)/(Bank One, N.A. (Ohio) LOC)

   

   

6,500,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Indiana--continued

   

   

   

1,130,000

   

Lebanon, IN IDA, (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (White Castle System)/(Bank One, N.A. (Ohio) LOC)

   

1,130,000

   

2,555,000

   

Miami County, IN, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Timberlodge Real Estate LLC)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC)

   

   

2,555,000

   

2,000,000

   

Mishawaka, IN, 3.80% TANs, 12/31/2001

   

   

2,000,605

   

3,470,000

   

North Manchester, IN, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Eften, Inc.)/(Comerica Bank LOC)

   

   

3,470,000

   

5,840,000

   

Penn Harris Madison, IN ISD, 4.00% TANs, 12/31/2001

   

   

5,841,858

   

2,330,000

   

Westfield, IN IDR, (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (Standard Locknut & Lockwasher, Inc.)/(Bank One, Indiana, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,330,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

45,542,652


   

   

   

Iowa--0.2%

   

   

   

   

1,170,000

   

Iowa Finance Authority, IDRB, Weekly VRDNs (V-T Industries, Inc. Project)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,170,000


   

   

   

Kansas--3.4%

   

   

   

   

4,000,000

   

Burlington, KS, (Series A), 3.25% TOBs (Kansas City Power And Light Co.), Mandatory Tender 8/30/2002

   

   

4,000,000

   

5,095,000

   

Lawrence, KS, (Series I), 3.50% TANs, 5/31/2002

   

   

5,104,817

   

690,000

   

Lenexa, KS, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Irvin R. and Jeannine M. Robinson)/(Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

690,000

   

5,230,000

   

Lenexa, KS, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Robbie Manufacturing, Inc.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

5,230,000

   

3,545,000

   

Wyandotte County, KS, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Shor-Line)/(Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

3,545,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

18,569,817


   

   

   

Kentucky--2.9%

   

   

   

   

1,500,000

   

Henderson County, KY, (Series 1996A), Weekly VRDNs (Gibbs Die Casting Corp.)/(Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati LOC)

   

   

1,500,000

   

2,000,000

   

Jefferson County, KY, IDR Weekly VRDNs, (O'Neal Steel, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,000,000

   

1,827,000

   

Kenton County, KY, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Packaging Un-limited of Northern Kentucky, Inc.)/(National City Bank, Kentucky LOC)

   

   

1,827,000

   

3,990,000

   

Kentucky Housing Corp., MERLOTS, (Series 2000-B9), Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

3,990,000

   

4,000,000

2

Kentucky Housing Corp., Variable Rate Certificates, (Series 1998 O), 2.08% TOBs (Bank of America N.A. LIQ), Optional Tender 7/18/2002

   

   

4,000,000

   

2,600,000

   

Winchester, KY, (Series 1990), Weekly VRDNs (Walle Corp.)/(UBS AG LOC)

   

   

2,600,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

15,917,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Louisiana--1.2%

   

   

   

4,000,000

   

Louisiana HFA, (Series 2001 C), 2.80% TOBs (Trinity Funding Co.), Mandatory Tender 3/15/2002

   

4,000,000

   

2,500,000

   

New Orleans, LA IDB, Weekly VRDNs (Home Furnishings Store)/(Bank One, Louisiana LOC)

   

   

2,500,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

6,500,000


   

   

   

Maryland--2.3%

   

   

   

   

2,900,000

   

Anne Arundel County, MD, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Atlas Container Corp. Project)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC)

   

   

2,900,000

   

1,955,000

   

Maryland Economic Development Corp., (Series 1998A) (Catterton Printing Company Facility), Weekly VRDNs (Sky II LLC)/(Allfirst Bank LOC)

   

   

1,955,000

   

970,000

   

Maryland Economic Development Corp., (Series 1998B), Weekly VRDNs (Catterton Printing Co. Facility)/(Allfirst LOC)

   

   

970,000

   

955,000

   

Maryland State Community Development Administration, (Series 1990A), Weekly VRDNs (College Estates)/(Allfirst Bank LOC)

   

   

955,000

   

1,850,000

   

Maryland State Community Development Administration, (Series 1990B), Weekly VRDNs (Cherry Hill Apartment Ltd.)/(Allfirst Bank LOC)

   

   

1,850,000

   

3,355,000

   

Maryland State Community Development Administration, (Series 1990 C) Weekly VRDNs (Cherry Hill Apartment Ltd.)/(Allfirst Bank LOC)

   

   

3,355,000

   

1,000,000

   

Maryland State Community Development Administration, MERLOTS, (Series 2001-B2), Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

1,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

12,985,000


   

   

   

Michigan--0.7%

   

   

   

   

4,000,000

   

Wayne County, MI, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 1996A) Weekly VRDNs (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale LOC)

   

   

4,000,000


   

   

   

Minnesota--2.2%

   

   

   

   

1,990,000

   

Brooklyn Park, MN, EDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Midwest Finishing, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,990,000

   

5,000,000

2

Dakota County & Washington County MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, MERLOTS (Series J), 2.97% TOBs (United States Treasury COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 4/10/2002

   

   

5,000,000

   

700,000

   

Minnesota State Higher Education Coordinating Board, (Series 1992 A) Weekly VRDNs (U.S. Bank, N.A., Minneapolis LIQ)

   

   

700,000

   

825,000

   

Plymouth, MN, (Series 1998) Weekly VRDNs (Nuaire, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

825,000

   

640,000

   

Plymouth, MN, Weekly VRDNs (Nuaire, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

640,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Minnesota--continued

   

   

   

$

1,715,000

   

Red Wing, MN, Port Authority (Series 1998), Weekly VRDNs (Food Service Specialties)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

1,715,000

   

1,185,000

   

White Bear, MN, Weekly VRDNs (Thermoform Plastic, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,185,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

12,055,000


   

   

   

Mississippi--4.5%

   

   

   

   

975,000

   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., IDRB, (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (Flexsteel Industries, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

975,000

   

1,700,000

   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Series D), Weekly VRDNs (O'Neal Steel, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,700,000

   

5,750,000

   

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., (Series 1995), Weekly VRDNs (Mississippi Baking Co. LLC Project)/(Allfirst Bank LOC)

   

   

5,750,000

   

6,000,000

   

Mississippi Home Corp., (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Windsor Park Apartments)/(SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC)

   

   

6,000,000

   

7,750,000

   

Mississippi Home Corp., MERLOTS, (Series 2001 A8), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

7,750,000

   

2,965,000

2

Mississippi Home Corp., MERLOTS, (Series YYY), 2.65% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 9/3/2002

   

   

2,965,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

25,140,000


   

   

   

Missouri--2.1%

   

   

   

   

4,585,000

   

Missouri State Housing Development Commission, MERLOTS, (Series 2000-QQQ) Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

4,585,000

   

7,000,000

   

St. Louis, MO, IDA, Homer G. Phillips Dignity House, (Series 1999), 2.50% TOBs (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale), Optional Tender 2/1/2002

   

   

7,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

11,585,000


   

   

   

Montana--0.7%

   

   

   

   

4,000,000

   

Montana State Board of Investments, Resource Recovery Revenue Bonds, (Series 1989), 3.25% TOBs (Colstrip Energy LP)/(Dexia Public Finance Bank S.A. LOC), Optional Tender 3/1/2002

   

   

4,000,000


   

   

   

Multi State--5.5%

   

   

   

   

7,000,000

   

Charter Mac Floater Certificates Trust I, National-1, (Series 2000), Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, Dexia Bank, Belgium, Fleet National Bank, Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg and Toronto Dominion Bank LIQs)

   

   

7,000,000

   

18,869,352

   

Clipper Tax-Exempt Certificates Trust, AMT Multi State, (Series 1999-3), Weekly VRDNs (AMBAC INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ)

   

   

18,869,352

   

4,390,000

   

Roaring Fork Municipal Products LLC, (Series 2000-12), Weekly VRDNs (Bank of New York, New York LIQ)

   

   

4,390,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

30,259,352


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Nebraska--1.9%

   

   

   

$

800,000

   

Douglas County, NE (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (Malhove, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

800,000

   

10,000,000

   

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, (Series 2001 E), Weekly VRDNs (Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka LIQ)

   

   

10,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

10,800,000


   

   

   

New Hampshire--0.8%

   

   

   

   

4,495,000

   

New Hampshire State, HFA, MERLOTS, (Series 2001 A-51), Weekly VRDNs (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

4,495,000


   

   

   

New Jersey--1.5%

   

   

   

   

4,495,450

   

Cape May, NJ, 3.80% BANs, 1/9/2002

   

   

4,497,314

   

1,000,000

   

New Jersey State Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Trust Receipts, (Series 1996-1), Weekly VRDNs (MBIA INS)/(Bank of New York LIQ)

   

   

1,000,000

   

3,000,000

   

Trenton, NJ, 3.35% BANs, 5/16/2002

   

   

3,004,624


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

8,501,938


   

   

   

New Mexico--1.6%

   

   

   

   

5,485,000

   

Albuquerque, NM, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (El Encanto, Inc. Project)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

5,485,000

   

3,635,000

   

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, MERLOTS, (Series 2000-A18) 1.72% VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 7/1/2028

   

   

3,635,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

9,120,000


   

   

   

New York--0.2%

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

2

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, NY, Trust Receipt, FR/RI-N16, (Series 2000), 1.85% TOBs (Bank of New York LIQ), Optional Tender 2/6/2002

   

   

1,000,000


   

   

   

North Carolina--0.9%

   

   

   

   

5,000,000

   

Martin County, NC, IFA, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Weyerhaeuser Co.)

   

   

5,000,000


   

   

   

North Dakota--1.0%

   

   

   

   

800,000

   

Fargo, ND, Variable Rate Demand IDRBs (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Owen Industries, Inc.)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC)

   

   

800,000

   

4,520,000

   

Grand Forks, ND, Variable Rate Demand IDRBs (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (LM Glasfiber North Dakota, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

4,520,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

5,320,000


   

   

   

Ohio--4.4%

   

   

   

   

2,245,000

   

Akron, OH, 4.70% BANs, 12/19/2001

   

   

2,245,318

   

2,000,000

   

Celina, OH, 2.18% BANs, 11/19/2002

   

   

2,005,314

   

2,000,000

   

Dover, OH, 3.35% BANs, 5/15/2002

   

   

2,002,185

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Ohio--continued

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Dover, OH, 3.90% BANs, 1/10/2002

   

1,000,264

   

1,000,000

   

Franklin County, OH Hospital Facility Authority, (Series A), Weekly VRDNs (U.S. Health Corp. of Columbus)/(Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York LOC)

   

   

1,000,000

   

2,500,000

   

Granville, OH Village School District, 3.60% BANs, 5/2/2002

   

   

2,505,042

   

1,500,000

   

Hamilton, OH, (Series III), 3.071% BANs, 6/6/2002

   

   

1,501,186

   

2,750,000

   

Mayfield, OH, 2.70% BANs, 9/19/2002

   

   

2,752,134

   

1,350,000

   

Oakwood, OH, (Series A), 3.45% BANs, 3/21/2002

   

   

1,350,392

   

2,440,000

2

Ohio HFA, (PT-506), 2.85% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG LIQ), Optional Tender 7/11/2002

   

   

2,440,000

   

2,000,000

   

Ohio HFA, Variable Rate Certificates (Series 2001-I), Weekly VRDNs (GNMA COL)/(Bank of America N.A. LIQ)

   

   

2,000,000

   

635,000

   

Ohio State, IDR, (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (Standby Screw, Inc.)/(National City Bank, Ohio LOC)

   

   

635,000

   

2,360,000

   

Painesville, OH, 4.60% BANs, 12/14/2001

   

   

2,360,161

   

310,000

   

Summit County, OH IDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Waltco Truck Equipment)/(Svenska Handelsbanken, Stockholm LOC)

   

   

310,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

24,106,996


   

   

   

Oklahoma--3.0%

   

   

   

   

2,300,000

   

Adair County, OK, IDA, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Baldor Electric Co.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,300,000

   

2,000,000

   

Broken Arrow, OK, EDA Weekly VRDNs (Blue Bell Creameries)/(Chase Manhattan Bank, New York LOC)

   

   

2,000,000

   

1,785,000

   

Oklahoma County, OK, Finance Authority, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Avalon Project)/(Bank One, Texas N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,785,000

   

2,700,000

   

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, 2.25% TOBs (Simmons Poultry Farms)/(Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LOC), Optional Tender 2/1/2002

   

   

2,700,000

   

7,595,000

2

Oklahoma HFA, PT-493, 1.64% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. LIQ), Optional Tender 9/1/2030

   

   

7,595,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

16,380,000


   

   

   

Oregon--0.4%

   

   

   

   

1,000,000

   

Oregon State, (Series 194) Weekly VRDNs (Tillamook County Creamery Association)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC)

   

   

1,000,000

   

1,000,000

   

Oregon State, (Series 195), Weekly VRDNs (Columbia River Processing, Inc.)/(Banque Nationale de Paris LOC)

   

   

1,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

2,000,000


   

   

   

Pennsylvania--0.2%

   

   

   

   

895,000

   

McKean County, PA IDA, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Keystone Powdered Metal Co.)/(Mellon Bank N.A., Pittsburgh LOC)

   

   

895,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

South Carolina--0.7%

   

   

   

2,890,000

   

South Carolina Job Economic Development Authority Weekly VRDNs (Duncan Technologies, Inc.)/(Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC)

   

2,890,000

   

885,000

   

South Carolina Job Economic Development Authority, EDRB, (Series 1994), Weekly VRDNs (Carolina Cotton Works, Inc. Project)/(Branch Banking & Trust Co., Winston-Salem LOC)

   

   

885,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

3,775,000


   

   

   

South Dakota--0.4%

   

   

   

   

2,500,000

   

South Dakota Housing Development Authority, (Series 2001-C), 3.25% Bonds, 4/3/2002

   

   

2,500,000


   

   

   

Tennessee--5.4%

   

   

   

   

910,000

   

Benton County TN, IDB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Jones Plastic and Engineering Corp.)/(National City Bank, Kentucky LOC)

   

   

910,000

   

1,215,000

   

Chattanooga, TN, IDB, Revenue Bonds (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (TB Wood's, Inc. Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,215,000

   

900,000

   

Chattanooga, TN, IDB, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (JRB Co., Inc.)/ (National City Bank, Ohio LOC)

   

   

900,000

   

2,850,000

   

Dickson County, TN, IDB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Tennessee Bun Company LLC Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

2,850,000

   

2,000,000

   

Franklin County, TN, IDB, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Hi-Tech)/(Regions Bank, Alabama LOC)

   

   

2,000,000

   

3,110,000

   

Hamilton County, TN, IDB Weekly VRDNs (Pavestone Co.)/(Bank One, Texas N.A. LOC)

   

   

3,110,000

   

2,700,000

   

Jackson, TN, IDB, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Bobrick Washroom Equipment)/(AmSouth Bank N.A., Birmingham LOC)

   

   

2,700,000

   

350,000

   

Knox County, TN, IDB, (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Health Ventures, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

350,000

   

950,000

   

Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN, HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1985A), 3.70% TOBs (Vanderbilt University), Mandatory Tender 1/15/2002

   

   

950,000

   

7,200,000

   

Roane, TN, IDB, (Series 1982), Monthly VRDNs (Fortafil Fibers, Inc. Project)/(ABN AMRO Bank NV, Amsterdam LOC)

   

   

7,200,000

   

7,755,000

   

Shelby County, TN Health Education & Housing Facilities Board, (Series 1988), Weekly VRDNs (Arbor Lake Project)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC)

   

   

7,755,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

29,940,000


   

   

   

Texas--8.4%

   

   

   

   

1,850,000

   

Brazos Harbor, TX, IDC, (Series 1991), Weekly VRDNs (Rangen, Inc. Project)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,850,000

   

9,055,000

   

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX International Airport Facility Improvement Corp., (Series 2001A-1), Weekly VRDNs (Learjet, Inc.)/(Bank of America N.A. LOC)

   

   

9,055,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Texas--continued

   

   

   

6,420,000

2

El Paso, TX, Housing Finance Corp., MERLOTS, (Series 2001 A-40), 2.97% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ), Optional Tender 4/10/2002

   

6,420,000

   

7,540,000

   

Gulf Coast, TX, Waste Disposal Authority Daily VRDNs (BP Amoco Corp.)

   

   

7,540,000

   

3,000,000

2

Sabine River Authority, TX, Clippers (Series 2001-2), 3.50% TOBs (Southwestern Electric Power Co.)/(MBIA INS)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ), Mandatory Tender 12/14/2001

   

   

3,000,000

   

4,000,000

   

Tarrant County, TX, IDC, (Series 1997), Weekly VRDNs (Lear Operations Corp.)/(Chase Manhattan Bank, New York LOC)

   

   

4,000,000

   

1,890,000

   

Tarrant County, TX, IDC, Weekly VRDNs (Holden Business Forms)/(Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,890,000

   

3,634,000

2

Texas State Department of Housing & Community Affairs, Clippers (Series 2001-1), 3.60% TOBs (GNMA COL)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LIQ), Optional Tender 12/14/2001

   

   

3,634,000

   

4,000,000

   

Texas State, (Series A), 3.75% TRANs, 8/29/2002

   

   

4,037,110

   

5,000,000

   

Trinity River Authority of Texas, (Series 2001), Weekly VRDNs (Community Waste Disposal, Inc.)/(Wells Fargo Bank, Texas LOC)

   

   

5,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

46,426,110


   

   

   

Vermont--1.3%

   

   

   

   

7,310,000

   

Vermont HFA, MERLOTS, (Series 2001-A91), Weekly VRDNs (FSA INS)/(First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LIQ)

   

   

7,310,000


   

   

   

Virginia--6.6%

   

   

   

   

3,195,000

   

Bedford County, VA, IDA, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (David R. Snowman and Carol J. Snowman)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

3,195,000

   

1,275,000

   

Botetourt County, VA, IDA, (Series 1995), Weekly VRDNs (Emkay Holdings LLC)/(State Street Bank and Trust Co. LOC)

   

   

1,275,000

   

10,000,000

   

Halifax, VA IDA, MMMs, PCR, 1.75% CP (Virginia Electric Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 12/5/2001

   

   

10,000,000

   

4,000,000

   

Halifax, VA IDA, MMMs, PCR, 2.75% CP (Virginia Electric Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 2/12/2002

   

   

4,000,000

   

5,000,000

   

Newport News, VA, Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (Series 2001A) Weekly VRDNs (Admiral Pointe Apartments)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

5,000,000

   

3,055,000

   

Staunton, VA, IDA, (Series 1999A), Weekly VRDNs (Specialty Blades, Inc.)/(SunTrust Bank LOC)

   

   

3,055,000

   

10,000,000

   

York County, VA, IDA, (Series 1985), 1.70% CP (Virginia Electric Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 12/5/2001

   

   

10,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

36,525,000


   

   

   

West Virginia--1.3%

   

   

   

   

7,000,000

   

West Virginia Public Energy Authority, (1989 Series A), 2.50% CP (Morgantown Energy Associates)/(Dexia Credit Local LOC), Mandatory Tender 1/17/2002

   

   

7,000,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Wisconsin--3.6%

   

   

   

1,900,000

   

Germantown, WI, IDA, 4.60% TOBs (Moldmakers Leasing, Inc.)/(Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2001

   

1,900,000

   

3,500,000

   

Kettle Moraine, WI School District, 2.75% TRANs, 9/3/2002

   

   

3,505,402

   

4,285,000

   

Lawrence, WI, Weekly VRDNs (TPF Futures/Robinson Metals, Inc.)/(Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC)

   

   

4,285,000

   

1,110,000

   

Marshfield, WI, (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Building Systems, Inc.)/(Bank One, Wisconsin, N.A. LOC)

   

   

1,110,000

   

4,225,000

   

Mukwonago, WI, (Series 1999), Weekly VRDNs (Empire Level)/(Marshall & Ilsley Bank, Milwaukee LOC)

   

   

4,225,000

   

1,870,000

   

Prentice Village, WI, Limited Obligation Revenue Refunding Bonds (Series A), Weekly VRDNs (Biewer-Wisconsin Sawmill, Inc. Project)/(Michigan National Bank, Farmington Hills LOC)

   

   

1,870,000

   

880,000

   

Waukesha, WI, IDRB, (Series 1995), Weekly VRDNs (Weldall Manufacturing, Inc. Project)/(Bank One, Wisconsin, N.A. LOC)

   

   

880,000

   

2,000,000

   

Waunakee, WI Community School District, 2.75% TRANs, 9/13/2002

   

   

2,002,891


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

19,778,293


   

   

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)3

   

$

554,519,433


Securities that are subject to the alternative minimum tax represent 79.1% of the portfolio as calculated based upon total portfolio market value.

1 The fund may only invest in securities rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or unrated securities of comparable quality. An NRSRO's two highest rating categories are determined without regard for sub-categories and gradations. For example, securities rated SP-1+, SP-1 or SP-2 by Standard & Poor's, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's Investors Service, or F-1+, F-1 or F-2 by Fitch IBCA, are all considered rated in one of the two highest short-term rating categories.

Securities rated in the highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as First Tier securities. Securities rated in the second highest short-term rating category (and unrated securities of comparable quality) are identified as Second Tier securities. The Fund follows applicable regulations in determining whether a security is rated and whether a security rated by multiple NRSROs in different rating categories should be identified as a First or Second Tier security.

At November 30, 2001, the portfolio securities were rated as follows:

Tier Rating Based on Total Market Value

First Tier

  

Second Tier

96.78%

 

3.22%

2 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities have been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the fund's Board of Directors. At November 30, 2001, these securities amounted to $48,534,000 which represents 8.8% of net assets.

3 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($554,061,118) at November 30, 2001.

The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:

AMBAC

--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

AMT

--Alternative Minimum Tax

BANs

--Bond Anticipation Notes

COL

--Collateralized

CP

--Commercial Paper

EDA

--Economic Development Authority

EDC

--Economic Development Commission

EDRB

--Economic Development Revenue Bonds

FGIC

--Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FNMA

--Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA

--Financial Security Assurance

GNMA

--Government National Mortgage Association

GTD

--Guaranteed

HEFA

--Health and Education Facilities Authority

HFA

--Housing Finance Authority

IDA

--Industrial Development Authority

IDB

--Industrial Development Bond

IDC

--Industrial Development Corporation

IDR

--Industrial Development Revenue

IDRB(s)

--Industrial Development Revenue Bond(s)

IFA

--Industrial Finance Authority

INS

--Insured

ISD

--Independent School District

LIQ(s)

--Liquidity Agreement(s)

LOC

--Letter of Credit

MBIA

--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance

MERLOTS

--Municipal Exempt Receipts -- Liquidity Optional Tender Series

MMMs

--Money Market Municipals

PCR

--Pollution Control Revenue

RANs

--Revenue Anticipation Notes

SFM

--Single family Mortgage

TANs

--Tax Anticipation Notes

TOBs

--Tender Option Bonds

TRANs

--Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

VRDNs

--Variable Rate Demand Notes

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Assets:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value

   

   

   

   

   

$

554,519,433

Cash

   

   

   

   

   

   

70,784

Income receivable

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,946,618


TOTAL ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

   

557,536,835


Liabilities:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for investments purchased

   

$

3,000,000

   

   

   

   

Income distribution payable

   

   

354,765

   

   

   

   

Accrued expenses

   

   

120,952

   

   

   

   


TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

   

   

   

   

   

3,475,717


Net assets for 554,061,118 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

$

554,061,118


Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

$554,061,118 ÷ $554,061,118 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

   

$1.00


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Investment Income:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

Interest

   

   

   

   

   

$

7,586,290


Expenses:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Investment adviser fee

   

$

1,408,556

   

   

   

   

Administrative personnel and services fee

   

   

212,083

   

   

   

   

Custodian fees

   

   

15,117

   

   

   

   

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses

   

   

261,308

   

   

   

   

Directors'/Trustees' fees

   

   

3,251

   

   

   

   

Auditing fees

   

   

5,787

   

   

   

   

Legal fees

   

   

12,473

   

   

   

   

Portfolio accounting fees

   

   

49,474

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee

   

   

281,711

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee

   

   

704,278

   

   

   

   

Share registration costs

   

   

17,858

   

   

   

   

Printing and postage

   

   

14,862

   

   

   

   

Insurance premiums

   

   

12,248

   

   

   

   

Taxes

   

   

21,297

   

   

   

   

Miscellaneous

   

   

3,854

   

   

   

   


TOTAL EXPENSES

   

   

3,024,157

   

   

   

   


Waiver:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Waiver of investment adviser fee

   

   

(55,782

)

   

   

   


Net expenses

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,968,375


Net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

$

4,617,915


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

  

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
11/30/2001

   

  

   

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

$

4,617,915

   

   

$

15,665,001

   


Distributions to Shareholders:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

   

(4,617,915

)

   

   

(15,665,001

)


Share Transactions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Proceeds from sale of shares

   

   

682,313,846

   

   

   

1,588,084,607

   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

   

4,251,938

   

   

   

14,385,704

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

   

(641,028,119

)

   

   

(1,524,312,168

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

   

45,537,665

   

   

   

78,158,143

   


Change in net assets

   

   

45,537,665

   

   

   

78,158,143

   


Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Beginning of period

   

   

508,523,453

   

   

   

430,365,310

   


End of period

   

$

554,061,118

   

   

$

508,523,453

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended May 31,

  

11/30/2001

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

   

  

1999

   

  

1998

   

  

1997

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.01

   

   

0.03

   

   

0.03

   

   

0.03

   

   

0.03

   

   

0.03

   

Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   


Total Return1

   

0.83

%

   

3.21

%

   

2.92

%

   

2.58

%

   

2.90

%

   

2.80

%


   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.05

%2

   

1.04

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.99

%


Net investment income

   

1.64

%2

   

3.16

%

   

2.87

%

   

2.57

%

   

2.86

%

   

2.75

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement3

   

0.02

%2

   

0.03

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.12

%

   

0.10

%

   

0.09

%


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$554,061

   

$508,523

   

$430,365

   

$437,451

   

$647,813

   

$515,060

   


1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

2 Computed on an annualized basis.

3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

ORGANIZATION

Cash Trust Series, Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Corporation consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Municipal Cash Series (the "Fund"), a diversified portfolio. The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is current income exempt from federal regular income tax consistent with stability of principal.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Investment Valuation

The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

In November 2000, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued a revised version of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies (the "Guide"). The Guide is effective for annual financial statement issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2000. The adoption of the Guide did not have any effect on the financial statements.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Directors (the "Directors"). The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.

CAPITAL STOCK

At November 30, 2001, there were 12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $554,061,118. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

   

  

Six Months
Ended
11/30/2001

   

  

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Shares sold

   

682,313,846

   

   

1,588,084,607

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

4,251,938

   

   

14,385,704

   

Shares redeemed

   

(641,028,119

)

   

(1,524,312,168

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

45,537,665

   

   

78,158,143

   


INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.150% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will reimburse Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Fund, annually, to reimburse FSC.

Shareholder Services Fee

Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts.

Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses

FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.

Portfolio Accounting Fees

FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.

Interfund Transactions

During the six-months ended November 30, 2001, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $383,579,000 and $560,759,000, respectively.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

Directors

JOHN F. DONAHUE

THOMAS G. BIGLEY

JOHN T. CONROY, JR.

NICHOLAS P. CONSTANTAKIS

JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, M.D.

PETER E. MADDEN

CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, JR.

JOHN E. MURRAY, JR., J.D., S.J.D.

MARJORIE P. SMUTS

JOHN S. WALSH

Officers

JOHN F. DONAHUE

Chairman

RICHARD B. FISHER

President

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

Executive Vice President

EDWARD C. GONZALES

Executive Vice President

JOHN W. MCGONIGLE

Executive Vice President and Secretary

RICHARD J. THOMAS

Treasurer

LESLIE K. ROSS

Assistant Secretary

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the householding program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of householding. Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of householding at any time by calling 1-800-341-7400.

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Contact us at 1-800-341-7400 or
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Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2002 ©Federated Investors, Inc.

 

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Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Prime Cash Series

A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2001

NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT--8.3%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--8.3%

   

   

   

$

70,000,000

   

Abbey National Bank PLC, London, 2.460% - 5.390%, 1/16/2002 - 12/18/2002

   

$

70,002,673

   

22,000,000

   

BNP Paribas, 2.400%, 4/4/2002

   

   

22,006,741

   

60,000,000

   

Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG, 1.950%, 2/14/2002

   

   

60,000,000

   

37,000,000

   

Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, 5.395%, 1/16/2002

   

   

37,000,224

   

29,000,000

   

Comerica Bank, 5.210%, 2/19/2002

   

   

29,000,612

   

70,000,000

   

Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt, 3.710%, 12/19/2001

   

   

70,001,436

   

50,000,000

   

Lloyds TSB Bank, London, 2.500%, 3/26/2002

   

   

50,028,229

   

86,000,000

   

Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal, 3.890% - 5.210%, 2/20/2002 - 7/19/2002

   

   

85,997,794

   

20,000,000

   

Societe Generale, Paris, 3.865%, 7/29/2002

   

   

19,995,525

   

51,000,000

   

Svedala Industrial, 3.880%, 7/23/2002

   

   

50,993,641

   

25,000,000

   

UBS AG, 4.630%, 3/28/2002

   

   

24,998,448


   

   

   

TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

   

   

520,025,323


   

   

   

COLLATERALIZED LOAN AGREEMENTS--2.0%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--1.6%

   

   

   

   

100,000,000

   

J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., 2.175%, 12/3/2001

   

   

100,000,000


   

   

   

Brokerage--0.4%

   

   

   

25,000,000

   

Goldman Sachs & Co., 2.165%, 12/3/2001

   

   

25,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN AGREEMENTS

   

   

125,000,000


   

   

   

COMMERCIAL PAPER--43.1%1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--13.5%

   

   

   

   

65,000,000

   

Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A., 2.290% - 2.300%, 2/19/2002 - 4/2/2002

   

   

64,533,944

   

175,619,000

   

Bavaria TRR, (Bayerische Hypotheken-und Vereinsbank AG Swap Agreement), 2.102% - 2.122%, 12/10/2001 - 12/13/2001

   

   

175,508,633

   

15,265,000

   

Benedictine Health SYS (Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LOC), 3.400%, 12/4/2001

   

   

15,260,675

   

2,565,000

   

Benedictine Living Communities, Inc., (Harris Trust & Savings Bank, Chicago LOC), 3.400%, 12/4/2001

   

   

2,564,273

   

49,000,000

   

Danske Bank A/S, 3.610%, 12/12/2001

   

   

48,945,950

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

COMMERCIAL PAPER--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--continued

   

   

   

$

90,000,000

   

Den Danske Corp., Inc., (Den Danske Bank A/S GTD), 2.970% - 4.380%, 12/19/2001 - 4/16/2002

   

89,261,183

   

156,179,000

   

Fountain Square Commercial Funding Corp., (Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati S.A.), 2.040% - 2.120%, 12/11/2001 - 1/11/2002

   

   

155,940,349

   

50,000,000

   

Park Avenue Receivables Corp., 2.082%, 12/19/2001

   

   

49,948,000

   

34,054,000

   

Stellar Funding Group, Inc., 2.073%, 12/28/2001

   

   

34,001,131

   

5,011,000

   

Three Rivers Funding Corp., 2.114%, 1/3/2002

   

   

5,001,308

   

150,000,000

   

UBS Finance (Delaware), Inc., (UBS AG LOC), 2.150%, 12/3/2001

   

   

149,982,083

   

50,000,000

   

Variable Funding Capital Corp., 2.251%, 1/3/2002

   

   

49,981,250


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

840,928,779


   

   

   

Entertainment--1.7%

   

   

   

   

104,500,000

   

Walt Disney Co., 2.740% - 2.970%, 12/7/2001 - 1/25/2002

   

   

104,207,428


   

   

   

Finance - Automotive--1.4%

   

   

   

   

88,000,000

   

Ford Motor Credit Co., 3.643%, 12/27/2001

   

   

87,771,200


   

   

   

Finance - Commercial--5.8%

   

   

   

   

25,000,000

   

Eureka Securitization, Inc., 2.240%, 1/18/2002

   

   

24,925,333

   

80,000,000

   

General Electric Capital Corp., 3.620%, 12/13/2001

   

   

79,903,467

   

154,045,000

   

Jupiter Securitization Corp., 2.050%, 12/6/2001 - 12/18/2001

   

   

153,949,534

   

100,900,000

   

CIT Group Holdings, Inc., 2.040% - 2.290%, 2/5/2002 - 3/28/2002

   

   

100,442,588


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

359,220,922


   

   

   

Finance - Retail--8.9%

   

   

   

   

79,000,000

   

American General Finance Corp., 2.315%, 3/1/2002

   

   

78,542,787

   

315,000,000

   

Edison Asset Securitization LLC, 2.090% - 2.190%, 1/18/2002 - 1/25/2002

   

   

313,979,613

   

99,000,000

   

New Center Asset Trust, (Series A1+/P1), 3.390% - 3.595%, 12/14/2001 - 2/19/2002

   

   

98,516,789

   

50,000,000

   

New Center Asset Trust, (Series A1/P1), 3.580%, 1/18/2002

   

   

49,761,333

   

17,000,000

   

Norwest Financial, Inc., 3.700%, 1/9/2002

   

   

16,931,858


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

557,732,380


   

   

   

Food & Beverage--0.1%

   

   

   

   

9,000,000

   

General Mills, Inc., 2.650%, 2/8/2002

   

   

8,954,288


   

   

   

Insurance--11.7%

   

   

   

   

14,000,000

   

American General Corp., 2.120%, 1/29/2002

   

   

13,951,358

   

100,000,000

   

Aspen Funding Corp., (MBIA INS), 1.930%, 2/15/2002

   

   

99,592,556

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

COMMERCIAL PAPER--continued1

   

   

   

   

   

   

Insurance--continued

   

   

   

65,000,000

   

CXC, Inc., 2.210% - 3.620%, 12/14/2001 - 2/12/2002

   

64,788,064

   

228,000,000

   

Compass Securitization LLC, 1.900% - 2.330%, 2/11/2002 - 2/25/2002

   

   

227,013,369

   

120,000,000

   

Galaxy Funding, Inc., 2.080% - 2.220%, 1/30/2002 - 2/12/2002

   

   

119,518,853

   

83,500,000

   

Paradigm Funding LLC, 3.060%, 12/12/2001

   

   

83,421,928

   

119,433,000

   

Sheffield Receivables Corp., 2.084% - 2.600%, 12/17/2001 - 1/11/2002

   

   

119,281,857


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

727,567,985


   

   

   

TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER

   

   

2,686,382,982


   

   

   

CORPORATE BOND--0.7%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Brokerage--0.7%

   

   

   

   

42,000,000

   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 4.180%, 6/5/2002

   

   

42,000,000


   

   

   

SHORT-TERM NOTES--13.8%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--1.1%

   

   

   

   

20,000,000

   

Abbey National Treasury Services PLC, 3.805%, 7/26/2002

   

   

19,996,209

   

50,000,000

   

Forrestal Funding Master Trust, (Bank of America N.A. Swap Agreement), 3.100%, 12/13/2001

   

   

49,948,333


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

69,944,542


   

   

   

Brokerage--3.5%

   

   

   

   

200,000,000

   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.275% - 4.030%, 12/3/2001- 3/8/2002

   

   

200,000,000

   

20,000,000

   

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., 4.500%, 4/16/2002

   

   

20,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

220,000,000


   

   

   

Finance - Automotive--1.2%

   

   

   

   

10,799,920

   

ANRC Auto Owner Trust 2001-A, Class A1, 2.578%, 10/15/2002

   

   

10,799,920

   

17,000,000

   

Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust 2001-B, Class A1, 2.180%, 11/15/2002

   

   

17,000,000

   

30,626,357

   

Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2001 - E, Class A1, 2.583%, 6/15/2002

   

   

30,626,357

   

10,000,000

   

Nissan Auto Lease Trust 2001-A, Class A1, 1.995%, 11/15/2002

   

   

10,000,000

   

4,035,517

   

Nissan Auto Receivables 2001-B Owner Trust, Class A-1, 4.742%, 5/15/2002

   

   

4,035,517


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

72,461,794


   

   

   

Finance - Equipment--0.6%

   

   

   

   

10,000,000

   

CNH Equipment Trust 2000-A, Class A1, 2.112%, 12/16/2002

   

   

10,000,000

   

24,541,750

   

John Deere Owner Trust 2001-A, Class A1, 2.190%, 11/15/2002

   

   

24,541,750


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

34,541,750


Principal
Amount
or Shares

  

  

Value

   

   

   

SHORT-TERM NOTES--continued

   

   

   

   

   

   

Finance - Securities--4.8%

   

   

   

132,600,000

   

Beta Finance, Inc., 2.290% - 5.100%, 1/22/2002 -- 5/7/2002

   

132,309,395

   

164,500,000

   

Sigma Finance, Inc., 2.900% - 5.270%, 2/20/2002 - 9/24/2002

   

   

164,499,757


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

296,809,152


   

   

   

Insurance--1.3%

   

   

   

   

36,668,602

   

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, (Series 2001-D), Class A1 (FSA INS), 3.500%, 9/12/2002

   

   

36,668,602

   

5,105,607

   

Long Beach Acceptance Auto Receivables Trust, (Series 2001-A), Class A (FSA INS), 4.010%, 7/13/2002

   

   

5,105,607

   

30,000,000

   

Long Beach Acceptance Auto Receivables Trust, (Series 2001-B), Class A1 (FSA INS), 2.382%, 11/13/2002

   

   

30,000,000

   

11,000,000

   

WFS Financial Owner Trust, (Series 2001-C), Class A1 (FSA INS), 3.640%, 6/20/2002

   

   

11,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

82,774,209


   

   

   

Telecommunications--1.3%

   

   

   

   

82,000,000

   

BellSouth Corp., 4.287%, 4/26/2002

   

   

82,207,985


   

   

   

TOTAL SHORT-TERM NOTES

   

   

858,739,432


   

   

   

LOAN PARTICIPATION--1.0%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Electrical Equipment--0.4%

   

   

   

   

25,700,000

   

Mt. Vernon Phenol Plant Partnership, (General Electric Co. LOC GTD), 2.120%, 5/17/2002

   

   

25,700,000


   

   

   

Homebuilding--0.2%

   

   

   

   

10,000,000

   

Centex Corp., 2.500%, 12/12/2001

   

   

10,000,000


   

   

   

Industrial Products--0.4%

   

   

   

   

25,000,000

   

Praxair, Inc., 3.000%, 1/7/2002

   

   

25,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATION

   

   

60,700,000


   

   

   

MUTUAL FUND--4.8%

   

   

   

   

   

   

Asset Management--4.8%

   

   

   

   

300,000,000

   

Nations Cash Reserves

   

   

300,000,000


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

NOTES - VARIABLE--21.8%2

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--8.8%

   

   

   

3,730,000

   

Adena Health System, Adena Health System Project, (Series 1998), (Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC), 2.250%, 12/6/2001

   

3,730,000

   

14,840,000

   

Alabama Incentives Financing Authority, (Series 1999-C), (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.150%, 12/6/2001

   

   

14,840,000

   

4,789,000

   

American Health Care Centers, (Series 1998), (FirstMerit Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.330%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,789,000

   

7,600,000

   

American Manufacturing Co., (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC), 2.450%, 12/6/2001

   

   

7,600,000

   

3,810,000

   

Aurora City, IL, (Series 1995), (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 2.330%, 12/6/2001

   

   

3,810,000

   

550,000

   

Avalon Hotel Associates, (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC), 2.562%, 12/6/2001

   

   

550,000

   

3,800,000

   

Balboa Investment Group V, (First Commercial Bank, Birmingham, AL LOC), 2.180%, 12/6/2001

   

   

3,800,000

   

1,290,000

   

BeMacs Service, Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

1,290,000

   

16,900,000

   

Beverly California Corp., (PNC Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.200%, 12/3/2001

   

   

16,900,000

   

2,340,000

   

Blackwell Investments, Inc. (Bank One, Louisiana LOC), 2.150%, 12/6/2001

   

   

2,340,000

   

6,730,000

   

Bond Holdings LP, (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.240%, 12/7/2001

   

   

6,730,000

   

1,320,000

   

Boozer Lumber Co., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

1,320,000

   

8,000,000

   

Callaway Gardens Resort, Inc., (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 2.200%, 12/7/2001

   

   

8,000,000

   

16,727,000

   

Capital One Funding Corp., (Bank One, N.A. (Ohio) LOC), 2.200%, 12/6/2001

   

   

16,727,000

   

5,000,000

   

Columbus, GA Development Authority, Woodmont Properties LLC, (Series 2000), (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 2.244%, 12/6/2001

   

   

5,000,000

   

75,000,000

   

Comerica Bank, 2.200%, 12/7/2001

   

   

75,000,000

   

4,185,000

   

Crane Plastics Siding LLC, (Series 2000), (Bank One, N.A. LOC), 2.217%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,185,000

   

5,200,000

   

Dewberry III LP, (Allfirst Bank LOC), 2.150%, 12/4/2001

   

   

5,200,000

   

990,000

   

Edgefield County, SC, (Series 1997), (Bondex,Inc. Project), (HSBC Bank USA LOC), 2.096%, 12/6/2001

   

   

990,704

   

1,465,000

   

Gahanna OH, City of, Franklin Steel Co. Project (Firstar Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.110%, 12/6/2001

   

   

1,465,000

   

5,000,000

   

Gervais Street Associates, (Series 1998), (Wachovia Bank of NC, N.A. LOC), 2.160%, 12/5/2001

   

   

5,000,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--continued

   

   

   

$

3,315,000

   

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

3,315,000

   

9,540,000

   

Grob Systems, Inc., (Series 1998 & 1999), (Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati LOC), 2.150%, 12/6/2001

   

   

9,540,000

   

9,250,000

   

HJH Associates of Alabama, Hilton Hotel, Huntsville, (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

9,250,000

   

5,160,000

   

HSI Funding, (Series A), (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 2.220%, 12/7/2001

   

   

5,160,000

   

6,087,000

   

Houlihan Brothers Finance Corp., (Series A), (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 2.220%, 12/6/2001

   

   

6,087,000

   

535,000

   

Houston, TX Higher Education Finance Corp., University Courtyard Project, (Series 2000-B), (First Union National Bank, Charlotte, NC LOC), 2.180%, 12/6/2001

   

   

535,000

   

5,030,000

   

Iowa 80 Group, Inc., (Series 2001), (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.180%, 12/3/2001

   

   

5,030,000

   

1,680,000

   

La-Man Corp., (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

1,680,000

   

2,290,000

   

Lake Sherwood Senior Living Center LLC (Union Planters NB, Memphis, TN LOC), 2.350%, 12/6/2001

   

   

2,290,000

   

51,000,000

   

Liquid Asset Backed Securities Trust, (Series 1996-3), (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale Swap Agreement), 2.100%, 12/15/2001

   

   

51,000,000

   

20,923,704

   

Liquid Asset Backed Securities Trust, (Series 1997-1), (Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale Swap Agreement), 2.100%,12/19/2001

   

   

20,923,704

   

50,000,000

   

MONET Trust, (Series 2000-1), (Dresdner Bank AG, Frankfurt Swap Agreement), 2.670%, 12/27/2001

   

   

50,000,000

   

5,000,000

   

Maryland State IDFA, (Kelly Springfield Tire), (Allfirst Bank LOC), 2.070%, 12/3/2001

   

   

5,000,000

   

1,222,000

   

Maryland State IDFA Human Genome, (Series1994), (Allfirst Bank LOC), 2.020%, 12/3/2001

   

   

1,222,000

   

4,127,500

   

Memphis, TN Center City Revenue Finance Corp., South Bluffs Project, (Series1998-B), (National Bank of Commerce, Memphis, TN LOC), 2.400%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,127,500

   

470,000

   

New Jersey EDA, (Series 1992 K-3), (Banque Nationale de Paris LOC), 2.300%, 12/3/2001

   

   

470,000

   

3,120,000

   

New Jersey EDA, (Series 1992-H), (Banque Nationale de Paris LOC), 2.170%, 12/3/2001

   

   

3,120,000

   

10,000,000

   

Newton Racquetball Associates (Commerce Bank, N.A., Cherry Hill, NJ LOC), 2.310%, 12/5/2001

   

   

10,000,000

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--continued

   

   

   

6,060,000

   

O'Dovero Consolidated LLC, (Series 1998-A), (National City Bank, Michigan/Illinois LOC), 2.220%, 12/6/2001

   

6,060,000

   

7,500,000

   

Rt. 206, Inc., (Series 2000), (Commerce Bank, N.A., Cherry Hill, NJ LOC), 2.330%, 12/5/2001

   

   

7,500,000

   

35,000,000

   

SMM Trust, (Series 2000-M), (Morgan Guaranty Trust Co., New York Swap Agreement), 3.360%, 12/13/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

1,200,000

   

Saegertown Manufacturing Corp., (PNC Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.200%, 12/3/2001

   

   

1,200,000

   

890,000

   

Sandridge Food Corp., (Bank One, N.A. (Ohio) LOC), 2.250%, 12/6/2001

   

   

890,000

   

25,000,000

   

Sea Island Co., (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 2.200%, 12/6/2001

   

   

25,000,000

   

3,600,000

   

Smith Garden Products, Inc. (SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, Birmingham LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

3,600,000

   

4,090,000

   

Sojourn Hotel, Inc., (Series 1997), (FirstMerit Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.330%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,090,000

   

5,020,000

   

Sun Valley, Inc., (SouthTrust Bank of Georgia, Atlanta LOC), 2.190%, 12/7/2001

   

   

5,020,000

   

15,000,000

   

URI Trust, (Series 2000-1), (UBS AG Swap Agreement), 3.200%, 12/18/2001

   

   

15,000,000

   

17,925,000

   

Union Development Co., (Bank of America N.A. LOC), 2.324%, 12/6/2001

   

   

17,925,000

   

1,075,000

   

United Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh VRDB, (Series 1995A), (PNC Bank, N.A. LOC), 2.300%, 12/6/2001

   

   

1,075,000

   

5,680,000

   

Van Dyne Crotty Co., (Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH LOC), 2.260%, 12/6/2001

   

   

5,680,000

   

4,510,000

   

Visalia, CA Community Redevelopment Agency, East Visalia Redevelopment Project, (Series 1990), (Union Bank of California LOC), 3.250%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,510,000

   

35,000,000

   

Wells Fargo & Co., 2.092%, 12/14/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

4,625,000

   

Woodbury Business Forms, Inc./Carribean Business Forms, (Series 1996), Taxable Revenue Bonds, (Columbus Bank and Trust Co., GA LOC), 2.400%, 12/6/2001

   

   

4,625,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

550,191,908


   

   

   

Brokerage--0.7%

   

   

   

   

43,000,000

   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2.823%, 12/21/2001

   

   

43,000,000


   

   

   

Finance - Automotive--1.0%

   

   

   

   

60,000,000

   

GMAC Residential Holding Corp., Mortgage of PA, (Guaranteed by General Motors Acceptance Corp. LOC), 2.850%, 12/1/2001

   

   

59,849,111


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2

   

   

   

   

   

   

Finance - Commercial--0.1%

   

   

   

$

3,660,000

   

Chattanooga, TN IDB, Radisson Read House Project, (Series 1994), (Heller Financial, Inc. LOC), 2.220%, 12/6/2001

   

3,660,000

   

3,000,000

   

South Carolina Jobs-EDA, Roller Bearing Co., (Series 1994 B), (Heller Financial, Inc. LOC), 2.110%, 12/6/2001

   

   

3,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

6,660,000


   

   

   

Finance - Retail--1.2%

   

   

   

   

31,000,000

   

AFS Insurance Premium Receivables Trust, (Series 1994-A), 2.636%, 12/17/2001

   

   

31,000,000

   

20,000,000

   

Bishop's Gate Residential Mortgage Trust 2001-1 Class A-1, 2.200%, 12/28/2001

   

   

20,000,000

   

25,000,000

   

Household Finance Corp., 2.800%, 1/3/2002

   

   

25,007,239


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

76,007,239


   

   

   

Finance - Securities--2.9%

   

   

   

   

65,000,000

   

K2 (USA) LLC, 2.060% - 2.445%, 12/15/2001 -- 12/24/2001

   

   

64,997,184

   

115,000,000

   

Sigma Finance, Inc., 2.210% - 2.280%, 12/3/2001 -- 12/5/2001

   

   

114,996,585


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

179,993,769


   

   

   

Government Agency--0.0%

   

   

   

   

810,000

   

Clayton County, GA Housing Authority, Summerwinds Project, (Series 2000 B), (FNMA LOC), 2.150%, 12/6/2001

   

   

810,000


   

   

   

Insurance--5.8%

   

   

   

   

20,000,000

   

Allstate Life Insurance Co., 2.304%, 12/3/2001

   

   

20,000,000

   

73,000,000

   

Compass Securitization LLC, 2.045%, 2/14/2002

   

   

72,997,039

   

25,000,000

   

GE Life and Annuity Assurance Co., 2.181%, 12/3/2001

   

   

25,000,000

   

84,000,000

   

Jackson National Life Insurance Co., 2.180% - 2.760%, 12/24/2001 - 1/1/2002

   

   

84,000,000

   

10,681,695

3

Liquid Asset Backed Securities Trust, (Series 1997-3), Senior Notes, (AMBAC INS), 2.570%, 12/27/2001

   

   

10,681,695

   

35,000,000

   

Monumental Life Insurance Co., 2.236%, 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

40,000,000

   

Principal Life Insurance Co., 2.231%, 12/3/2001

   

   

40,000,000

   

23,000,000

   

Protective Life Insurance Co., 2.380%, 2/1/2002

   

   

23,000,000

   

50,000,000

   

Security Life of Denver Insurance Co., 2.410%, 1/28/2002

   

   

50,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

360,678,734


Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

NOTES - VARIABLE--continued2

   

   

   

   

   

   

Telecommunications--1.3%

   

   

   

40,000,000

   

BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc., 3.442%, 12/4/2001

   

40,000,000

   

40,000,000

   

Verizon Global Funding, 2.915%, 12/20/2001

   

   

39,994,173


   

   

   

TOTAL

   

   

79,994,173


   

   

   

TOTAL NOTES--VARIABLE

   

   

1,357,184,934


   

   

   

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--5.0%4

   

   

   

   

   

   

Banking--4.0%

   

   

   

   

250,000,000

   

Bank of America, 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

250,000,000


   

   

   

Brokerage--1.0%

   

   

   

   

63,900,000

   

Salomon Brothers, Inc., 2.150%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

63,900,000


   

   

   

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

   

   

313,900,000


   

   

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)5

   

$

6,263,932,671


1 Each issue shows the rate of discount at the time of purchase for discount issues, or the coupon for interest bearing issues.

2 Current rate and next reset date shown.

3 Denotes a restricted security which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. This security has been deemed liquid based upon criteria approved by the Fund's Board of Directors. At November 30, 2001, these securities amounted to $10,681,695, which represents 0.2% of net assets.

4 The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury or government agency obligations based on market prices at the date of the portfolio. The investments in the repurchase agreements are through participation in joint accounts with other Federated funds.

5 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($6,233,886,416) at November 30, 2001.

The following acronyms are used throughout this portfolio:

AMBAC

--American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

EDA

--Economic Development Authority

FNMA

--Federal National Mortgage Association

FSA

--Financial Security Assurance

GTD

--Guaranteed

IDB

--Industrial Development Bond

IDFA

--Industrial Development Finance Authority

INS

--Insured

LOC

--Letter of Credit

MBIA

--Municipal Bond Investors Assurance

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Assets:

  

   

   

  

   

   

Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value

   

   

   

   

$

6,263,932,671

Income receivable

   

   

   

   

   

28,248,609

Receivable for shares sold

 

 

 

 

 

55,686


TOTAL ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

6,292,236,966


Liabilities:

   

   

   

   

   

   

Payable for investments purchased

   

$

49,981,250

   

   

   

Income distribution payable

   

   

5,749,121

   

   

   

Payable to bank

   

   

373,581

   

   

   

Accrued expenses

   

   

2,246,598

   

   

   


TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

   

   

   

   

58,350,550


Net assets for 6,233,886,416 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

$

6,233,886,416


Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:

   

   

   

   

   

   

$6,233,886,416 ÷ 6,233,886,416 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

$1.00


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Investment Income:

  

   

   

  

  

   

   

Interest

   

   

   

   

   

$

115,130,085


Expenses:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Investment adviser fee

   

$

15,403,631

   

   

   

   

Administrative personnel and services fee

   

   

2,319,283

   

   

   

   

Custodian fees

   

   

172,584

   

   

   

   

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses

   

   

3,697,431

   

   

   

   

Directors'/Trustees' fees

   

   

21,565

   

   

   

   

Auditing fees

   

   

6,161

   

   

   

   

Legal fees

   

   

16,939

   

   

   

   

Portfolio accounting fees

   

   

92,411

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee

   

   

3,080,726

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee

   

   

7,701,817

   

   

   

   

Share registration costs

   

   

84,736

   

   

   

   

Printing and postage

   

   

169,429

   

   

   

   

Insurance premiums

   

   

120,148

   

   

   

   

Taxes

   

   

231,055

   

   

   

   

Miscellaneous

   

   

15,404

   

   

   

   


TOTAL EXPENSES

   

   

33,133,320

   

   

   

   


Waiver:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Waiver of investment adviser fee

 

 

(672,411

)

 

 

 


Net expenses

 

 

 

   

   

   

32,460,909


Net investment income

 

 

 

   

   

$

82,669,176


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

  

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
11/30/2001

   

  

   

Year Ended
5/31/2001

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

$

82,669,176

   

   

$

292,022,296

   


Distributions to Shareholders:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

   

(82,669,176

)

   

   

(292,022,296

)


Share Transactions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Proceeds from sale of shares

   

   

7,574,263,305

   

   

   

19,065,279,076

   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

   

80,481,247

   

   

   

282,584,334

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

   

(7,572,703,073

)

   

   

(18,257,028,895

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

   

82,041,479

   

   

   

1,090,834,515

   


Change in net assets

   

   

82,041,479

   

   

   

1,090,834,515

   


Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Beginning of period

   

   

6,151,844,937

   

   

   

5,061,010,422

   


End of period

   

$

6,233,886,416

   

   

$

6,151,844,937

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended May 31,

  

11/30/2001

  

2001

   

  

2000

   

  

1999

   

  

1998

   

  

1997

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.01

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.04

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.05

   

Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   

   

$1.00

   


Total Return1

   

1.35

%

   

5.34

%

   

4.81

%

   

4.46

%

   

4.83

%

   

4.64

%


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.05

%2

   

1.04

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.99

%


Net investment income

   

2.68

%2

   

5.18

%

   

4.73

%

   

4.36

%

   

4.73

%

   

4.55

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement3

   

0.02

%2

   

0.06

%

   

0.14

%

   

0.16

%

   

0.18

%

   

0.20

%


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

$6,233,886

   

$6,151,845

   

$5,061,010

   

$4,728,448

   

$3,748,034

   

$2,363,382

   


1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

2 Computed on an annualized basis.

3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

ORGANIZATION

Cash Trust Series, Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, investment management company. The Corporation consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Prime Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting policies.

Investment Valuation

The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Repurchase Agreements

It is the policy of the Fund to require the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement.

The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Board of Directors (the "Directors"). Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

In November 2000, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued a revised version of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies (the "Guide"). The Guide is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2000. The adoption of the Guide did not have any effect on the financial statements.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Restricted Securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the restricted securities may be resold without registration upon exercise of a demand feature. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Directors. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. Restricted securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under Act.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.

CAPITAL STOCK

At November 30, 2001, there were 12,500,000,000 shares ($0.001 par value per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $6,233,886,416. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

  

Six Months
Ended
11/30/2001

  

  

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Shares sold

   

7,574,263,305

   

   

19,065,279,076

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

80,481,247

   

   

282,584,334

   

Shares redeemed

   

(7,572,703,073

)

   

(18,257,028,895

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

82,041,479

   

   

1,090,834,515

   


INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.150% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will reimburse Federated Securities Corp. ("FCS"), the principal distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Fund annually, to reimburse FSC.

Shareholder Services Fee

Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts.

Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses

FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.

Portfolio Accounting Fees

FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

A substantial part of the Fund's portfolio may be comprised of obligations of banks. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to any economic, business, political or other developments which generally affect these entities.

Directors

JOHN F. DONAHUE

THOMAS G. BIGLEY

JOHN T. CONROY, JR.

NICHOLAS P. CONSTANTAKIS

JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, M.D.

PETER E. MADDEN

CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, JR.

JOHN E. MURRAY, JR., J.D., S.J.D.

MARJORIE P. SMUTS

JOHN S. WALSH

Officers

JOHN F. DONAHUE

Chairman

RICHARD B. FISHER

President

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

Executive Vice President

EDWARD C. GONZALES

Executive Vice President

JOHN W. MCGONIGLE

Executive Vice President and Secretary

RICHARD J. THOMAS

Treasurer

LESLIE K. ROSS

Assistant Secretary

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the householding program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of householding. Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of householding at any time by calling 1-800-341-7400.

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Federated Investors
World-Class Investment Manager

Treasury Cash Series

A Portfolio of Cash Trust Series, Inc.

 

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

November 30, 2001

NOT FDIC INSURED * MAY LOSE VALUE * NO BANK GUARANTEE

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Principal
Amount

  

  

Value

   

   

   

U.S. TREASURY--33.2%

   

   

   

$

145,000,000

1

1.750% - 2.225%, 12/13/2001 -- 2/28/2002

   

$

144,679,550

   

118,500,000

   

5.625% - 6.625%, 2/28/2002 - 11/30/2002

   

   

120,870,136


   

   

   

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY

   

   

265,549,686


   

   

   

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS --66.7% 2

   

   

   

   

67,674,000

   

Barclays Capital, Inc., 2.110%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

67,674,000

   

35,000,000

   

BNP Paribas Securities Corp., 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

CIBC/Wood Gundy Securities Corp., 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Credit Suisse First Boston Corp., 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Deutsche Bank Alex Brown, Inc., 2.125%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc., 2.110%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Merrill Lynch Government Securities, 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

12,000,000

3

Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc., 2.090%, dated 10/25/2001, due 2/25/2002

   

   

12,000,000

   

9,000,000

3

Morgan Stanley and Co., Inc., 2.280%, dated 10/17/2001, due 12/11/2001

   

   

9,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Salomon Brothers, Inc., 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Societe Generale, New York, 2.120%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

State Street Bank and Trust Co., 2.090%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Toronto Dominion Securities (USA), Inc., 2.110%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

35,000,000

3

Warburg Dillon Reed LLC, 1.980%, dated 11/9/2001, due 12/11/2001

   

   

35,000,000

   

24,000,000

3

Warburg Dillon Reed LLC, 2.330%, dated 10/4/2001, due 12/5/2001

   

   

24,000,000

   

35,000,000

   

Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, 2.110%, dated 11/30/2001, due 12/3/2001

   

   

35,000,000


   

   

   

TOTAL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

   

   

532,674,000


   

   

   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (AT AMORTIZED COST)4

   

$

798,223,686


1 These issues show the rate of discount at the time of purchase.

2 The repurchase agreements are fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury obligations based on market prices at the date of the portfolio. The investments in the repurchase agreements are through participation in joint accounts with other Federated funds.

3 Although final maturities fall beyond seven days, a liquidity feature is included in each transaction to permit termination of the repurchase agreement within seven days.

4 Also represents cost for federal tax purposes.

Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of net assets ($799,145,670) at November 30, 2001.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Assets:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

Investments in repurchase agreements

   

$

532,674,000

   

   

   

   

Investments in securities

   

   

265,549,686

   

   

   

   


Total investments in securities, at amortized cost and value

   

   

   

   

   

$

798,223,686

Cash

   

   

   

   

   

   

135,319

Income receivable

   

   

   

   

   

   

2,073,145


TOTAL ASSETS

   

   

   

   

   

   

800,432,150


Liabilities:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Income distribution payable

   

   

799,367

   

   

   

   

Payable for shares sold

   

   

254,233

   

   

   

   

Accrued expenses

   

   

232,880

   

   

   

   


TOTAL LIABILITIES

   

   

   

   

   

   

1,286,480


Net assets for 799,145,670 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

$

799,145,670


Net Asset Value, Offering Price and Redemption Proceeds Per Share:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

$799,145,670 ÷ 799,145,670 shares outstanding

   

   

   

   

   

   

$1.00


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

Investment Income:

  

   

   

   

  

   

   

Interest

   

   

   

   

   

$

13,511,015


Expenses:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Investment adviser fee

   

$

2,020,186

   

   

   

   

Administrative personnel and services fee

   

   

304,175

   

   

   

   

Custodian fees

   

   

36,189

   

   

   

   

Transfer and dividend disbursing agent fees and expenses

   

   

239,622

   

   

   

   

Directors'/Trustees' fees

   

   

3,809

   

   

   

   

Auditing fees

   

   

5,425

   

   

   

   

Legal fees

   

   

3,001

   

   

   

   

Portfolio accounting fees

   

   

55,639

   

   

   

   

Distribution services fee

   

   

404,037

   

   

   

   

Shareholder services fee

   

   

1,010,093

   

   

   

   

Share registration costs

   

   

34,243

   

   

   

   

Printing and postage

   

   

11,832

   

   

   

   

Insurance premiums

   

   

1,212

   

   

   

   

Taxes

   

   

30,822

   

   

   

   

Miscellaneous

   

   

9,003

   

   

   

   


TOTAL EXPENSES

   

   

   

   

   

   

4,169,288


Net investment income

   

   

   

   

   

$

9,341,727


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

   

  

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)
11/30/2001

   

  

   

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

$

9,341,727

   

   

$

38,986,536

   


Distributions to Shareholders:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(9,341,727

)

   

   

(38,986,536

)


Share Transactions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Proceeds from sale of shares

   

1,478,881,958

   

   

   

4,509,422,667

   

Net asset value of shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

7,511,058

   

   

   

34,982,399

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,664,540,394

)

   

   

(4,417,173,705

)


CHANGE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SHARE TRANSACTIONS

   

(178,147,378

)

   

   

127,231,361

   


Change in net assets

   

(178,147,378

)

   

   

127,231,361

   


Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Beginning of period

   

977,293,048

   

   

   

850,061,687

   


End of period

$

799,145,670

   

   

$

977,293,048

   


See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Financial Highlights

(For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period)

   

   

Six Months
Ended
(unaudited)

   

   

Year Ended May 31,

   

  

11/30/2001

   

  

2001

   

  

2000

   

  

1999

   

  

1998

   

  

1997

   

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

Income From Investment Operations:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Net investment income

   

0.01

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.04

   

   

0.04

   

   

0.05

   

   

0.04

   

Less Distributions:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Distributions from net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.04

)


Net Asset Value, End of Period

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   

   

$ 1.00

   


Total Return1

   

1.15

%

   

5.03

%

   

4.47

%

   

4.21

%

   

4.70

%

   

4.50

%


   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Ratios to Average Net Assets:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Expenses

   

1.03

%2

   

1.04

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.99

%


Net investment income

   

2.31

%2

   

4.91

%

   

4.37

%

   

4.11

%

   

4.60

%

   

4.41

%


Expense waiver/reimbursement3

   

0.00

%2

   

0.01

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.07

%

   

0.05

%

   

0.03

%


Supplemental Data:

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   


Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)

   

$799,146

   

$977,293

   

$850,062

   

$969,592

   

$821,484

   

$771,164

   


1 Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable.

2 Computed on an annualized basis.

3 This voluntary expense decrease is reflected in both the expense and the net investment income ratios shown above.

See Notes which are an integral part of the Financial Statements

Notes to Financial Statements

November 30, 2001 (unaudited)

ORGANIZATION

Cash Trust Series, Inc. (the "Corporation") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as an open-end, management investment company. The Corporation consists of four portfolios. The financial statements included herein are only those of Treasury Cash Series (the "Fund"). The financial statements of the other portfolios are presented separately. The assets of each portfolio are segregated and a shareholder's interest is limited to the portfolio in which shares are held. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide current income consistent with stability of principal and liquidity.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Investment Valuation

The Fund uses the amortized cost method to value its portfolio securities in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act.

Repurchase Agreements

It is the policy of the Fund to require the custodian bank to take possession, to have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System, or to have segregated within the custodian bank's vault, all securities held as collateral under repurchase agreement transactions. Additionally, procedures have been established by the Fund to monitor, on a daily basis, the market value of each repurchase agreement's collateral to ensure that the value of collateral at least equals the repurchase price to be paid under the repurchase agreement.

The Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements with banks and other recognized financial institutions, such as broker/dealers, which are deemed by the Fund's adviser to be creditworthy pursuant to the guidelines and/or standards reviewed or established by the Board of Directors (the "Directors"). Risks may arise from the potential inability of counterparties to honor the terms of the repurchase agreement. Accordingly, the Fund could receive less than the repurchase price on the sale of collateral securities. The Fund, along with other affiliated investment companies, may utilize a joint trading account for the purpose of entering into one or more repurchase agreements.

Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Bond premium and discount, if applicable, are amortized as required by the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the "Code"). Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

In November 2000, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) issued a revised version of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies (the "Guide"). The Guide is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2000. The adoption of the Guide did not have any effect on the financial statements.

Federal Taxes

It is the Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.

When-Issued and Delayed Delivery Transactions

The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Other

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis.

CAPITAL STOCK

At November 30, 2001, there was $12,500,000,000 par value shares ($0.001 per share) authorized. Capital paid-in aggregated $799,145,670. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

   

  

Six Months
Ended
11/30/2001

   

  

Year Ended
5/31/2001

   

Shares sold

   

1,478,881,958

   

   

4,509,422,667

   

Shares issued to shareholders in payment of distributions declared

   

7,511,058

   

   

34,982,399

   

Shares redeemed

   

(1,664,540,394

)

   

(4,417,173,705

)


NET CHANGE RESULTING FROM SHARETRANSACTIONS

   

(178,147,378

)

   

127,231,361

   


INVESTMENT ADVISER FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Investment Adviser Fee

Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. The Adviser can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.

Administrative Fee

Federated Services Company ("FServ"), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ is based on a scale that ranges from 0.150% to 0.075% of the average aggregate daily net assets of all funds advised by subsidiaries of Federated Investors, Inc., subject to a $125,000 minimum per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class.

Distribution Services Fee

The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will reimburse Federated Securities Corp. ("FSC"), the principal distributor, from the net assets of the Fund to finance activities intended to result in the sale of the Fund's shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses up to 0.35% of the average daily net assets of the Fund, annually, to reimburse FSC.

Shareholder Services Fee

Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company ("FSSC"), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of the Fund for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts.

Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Fees and Expenses

FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders.

Portfolio Accounting Fees

FServ maintains the Fund's accounting records for which it receives a fee. The fee is based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses.

General

Certain of the Officers and Directors of the Corporation are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.

Directors

JOHN F. DONAHUE

THOMAS G. BIGLEY

JOHN T. CONROY, JR.

NICHOLAS P. CONSTANTAKIS

JOHN F. CUNNINGHAM

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

LAWRENCE D. ELLIS, M.D.

PETER E. MADDEN

CHARLES F. MANSFIELD, JR.

JOHN E. MURRAY, JR., J.D., S.J.D.

MARJORIE P. SMUTS

JOHN S. WALSH

Officers

JOHN F. DONAHUE

Chairman

RICHARD B. FISHER

President

J. CHRISTOPHER DONAHUE

Executive Vice President

EDWARD C. GONZALES

Executive Vice President

JOHN W. MCGONIGLE

Executive Vice President and Secretary

RICHARD J. THOMAS

Treasurer

LESLIE K. ROSS

Assistant Secretary

Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.

This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FUND DOCUMENT DELIVERY

In an effort to reduce costs and avoid duplicate mailings, the Fund(s) intend to deliver a single copy of certain documents to each household in which more than one shareholder of the Fund(s) resides (so-called "householding"), as permitted by applicable rules. The Fund's "householding" program covers its/their Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and supplements to each, as well as Semi-Annual and Annual Reports and any Proxies or information statements. Shareholders must give their written consent to participate in the householding program. The Fund is also permitted to treat a shareholder as having given consent ("implied consent") if (i) shareholders with the same last name, or believed to be members of the same family, reside at the same street address or receive mail at the same post office box, (ii) the Fund gives notice of its intent to "household" at least sixty (60) days before it begins "householding" and (iii) none of the shareholders in the household have notified the Fund(s) or their agent of the desire to "opt out" of householding. Shareholders who have granted written consent, or have been deemed to have granted implied consent, can revoke that consent and opt out of householding at any time by calling 1-800-341-7400.

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