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THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS
SEWER DISTRICT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN AND TRUST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010
Contents
Page
Independent Auditors’ Report........................................................................ 1 - 2
Management’s Discussion And Analysis ....................................................... 3 - 5
Financial Statements
Statements of Plan Net Assets ...........................................................................6
Statements of Changes in Plan Net Assets ........................................................7
Notes to Financial Statements .................................................................... 8 - 16
Supplemental Information
Historical Trend Information ...........................................................................17
Investment Returns and Expense Ratios .................................................. 18 - 19
Independent Auditors’ Report
To the Board of Trustees of the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
St. Louis, Missouri
We have audited the accompanying statement of plan net assets of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust (the “Plan”) as of December 31, 2011, and the related
statement of changes in plan net assets for the year then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Plan Administrator. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audit. The financial statements of the Plan, as of December 31, 2010, were
audited by other auditors whose report date dated July 29, 2011, expressed an unqualified opinion on
those statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over
financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Plan’s internal control over
financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the 2011 financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the plan net assets as of December 31, 2011, and the changes in plan net assets for the year then
ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
management’s discussion and analysis on pages 3 through 5 be presented to supplement the basic
financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is
required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part
of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational,
economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required
supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the
information and comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our
inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the
basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the
information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an
opinion or provide any assurance.
To the Board of Trustees of the
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
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Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the Plan’s financial statements as a
whole. The accompanying supplementary information, as listed on the accompanying table of contents, is
presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements. The
accompanying information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly
to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements. The information
has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and
accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it.
June 26, 2012
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
For The Year Ended December 31, 2011
This report consists of a series of financial statements related to The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District’s Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust (the Plan). The Statements of Plan Net Assets and
the Statements of Changes in Plan Assets (on pages 5 and 6) provide information about this Plan’s
net assets and changes in its net assets during the year. These statements are prepared using the
accrual basis of accounting.
The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Plan’s financial performance provides an
overview of the Plan’s financial activities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Please read it
in conjunction with the Plan’s financial section.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Plan Additions, Deductions, and Net Assets
Net assets available for plan benefits exceeded $33.9 million at the end of 2011 and the net asset
value increased by $1.1 million from that of December 31, 2010, due to the combined impact of an
increase in the overall value of equity investments that resulted from an increase in the various stock
markets and an increase in participant contributions. Contributions from participants were
approximately $2.7 million, which was a slight increase of $50 thousand as compared with prior year
contributions.
Plan Additions for 2011, 2010, and 2009 (in thousands)
2011 2010
Percent
Change
2009
Percent
Change
Employee Contributions $2,724 $2,675 1.8% $2,685 (.4%)
Net Investment Income 238 3,421 (93.0%)
4,837
(29.3%)
Total Additions (Subtractions) 2,962 6,096 (51.4%)
7,522
(19.0%)
Plan Deduction for 2011, 2010, and 2009 (in thousands)
2011 2010
Percent
Change
2009
Percent
Change
Distribution to Participants $1,886 $2,407 (21.7%) $972 147.6%
Net Assets at December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 (in thousands)
2011 2010
Percent
Change
2009
Percent
Change
Net Assets $33,973 $32,897 3.3% $29,209 12.6%
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Management’s Discussion And Analysis (Continued)
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Participant Census
Employee participation in the Plan is on a voluntary basis. Plan participants are comprised of active
employees of the District, retirees or surviving spouses and terminated employees with account
balances as follows:
Number Of
December 31 Participants
2011 637
2010 635
2009 649
Investment Aspects
Investment decisions are participant directed. The participants are offered a diversified portfolio of
investment options from which to select. These investment options represent a series of mutual funds
primarily sponsored and managed by the Vanguard Group. A breakdown of the participant directed
assets allocation as of the last day of the fiscal year ended 2011, 2010, and 2009 follows:
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Management’s Discussion And Analysis (Continued)
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Fiduciary Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees and senior management are fiduciaries of the Plan and Trust. Fiduciaries are
charged with the responsibility of assuring that the assets of the Plan are used exclusively for the
benefit of plan participants and the beneficiaries.
Request for Information
This financial report is designed to provide the Board of Trustees, participants, investment managers,
and other interested parties with an overview of the Plans finances and accountability for the money
received. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for
additional information should be addressed to:
Karl J. Tyminski, Secretary-Treasurer
2350 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103-2555
Phone: (314) 768-6222
Fax: (314) 768-2701
kjtymi@stlmsd.com
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See the accompanying notes to financial statements. Page 6
STATEMENTS OF PLAN NET ASSETS
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2011 2010
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
Mutual funds $28,889,815 $28,854,703
Annuity contracts 733,310 739,721
Notes receivable from participants 779,366 670,638
Total investments at fair value 30,402,491 30,265,062
Investments at contract value:
Common/collective trust 3,570,598 2,632,225
NET ASSETS HELD IN TRUST FOR PLAN BENEFITS $33,973,089 $32,897,287
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See the accompanying notes to financial statements. Page 7
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PLAN NET ASSETS
For the Years
Ended December 31,
2011 2010
ADDITIONS TO (REDUCTIONS OF) NET ASSETS
ATTRIBUTED TO:
Investment income:
Interest and dividends $ 695,956 $ 723,595
Net appreciation (depreciation) in fair value of investments (457,489) 2,697,468
Total Investment Income 238,467 3,421,063
Less: Investment expenses (300) (300)
Net Investment Income 238,167 3,420,763
Employee contributions:
Elected deferrals 2,723,859 2,674,626
Total Additions 2,962,026 6,095,389
DEDUCTIONS FROM NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTED TO:
Distributions to participants and beneficiaries 1,886,224 2,406,761
NET INCREASE 1,075,802 3,688,628
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS,
JANUARY 1 32,897,287 29,208,659
NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS,
DECEMBER 31 $33,973,089 $32,897,287
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2011 And 2010
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The significant accounting policies consistently applied by The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust (the “Plan”) in the preparation of the
accompanying financial statements are summarized below:
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements of the Plan are prepared under the accrual basis of accounting.
Benefit payments to participants or beneficiaries are recorded upon distribution.
Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles requires the Plan Administrator to make certain estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Investment Valuation
Purchases and sales of mutual funds are recorded on the settlement date. Investments in
mutual funds and allocated insurance contracts are valued at fair value based on quoted
market prices. Investments in unallocated or trust, insurance contracts are valued at contract
values reported by the insurance company, which approximate fair value. Notes receivable
from participants are valued at the unpaid principal balances plus any accrued but unpaid
interest, which approximate fair value.
Payment of Benefits
Benefits are recorded when paid.
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events through June 26, 2012, the date through which
the financial statements were available for issue.
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Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
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2. Description of the Plan
The following description of the Plan provides only general information. Participants should
refer to the Plan agreement for a complete description of the Plan’s provisions.
General
The Plan is a defined contribution benefit plan covering substantially all employees of the
District. The District’s Board of Trustees established the Plan in September 1996. The first
contributions were made in October 1996. Plan provisions are established and may be
amended by the District’s Board of Trustees. The District does not contribute to the Plan.
All assets of the Plan are the sole property of the Plan and are not subject to the claims of
creditors of the District. The Plan Administrator issues a publicly available Summary Plan
Description. That information may be obtained by writing to The Metropolitan St. Louis
Sewer District, 2350 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2555.
Contributions
Under the plan provisions, employees of the District are eligible to contribute up to 100% of
their total compensation into the Plan, through payroll deferral, any amount not previously
reduced or withheld from their total compensation. In accordance with the Internal Revenue
Code Section 457 as amended, the Plan limits an individual’s annual contribution (adjusted
annually) not to exceed $16,500 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. If the
employee is over the age of 50, they can contribute an additional catch-up contribution up to
$5,500 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Underutilization catch-up of two
times the standard annual deferral applies within the three years prior to normal retirement,
less amounts deferred under the Plan. Amounts contributed by employees are deferred for
federal and state income tax purposes until received as a withdrawal or distribution from the
Plan.
Participant Accounts
Each participant’s account is credited with the participant’s contribution and allocations of
Plan earnings. Allocations are based on participants’ account balances, as defined. There are
no forfeitures applicable to the Plan. Participants’ contributions are immediately fully vested.
At December 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately 637 and 635 participants, respectively,
actively participated in the Plan.
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Notes Receivable from Participants
Participants may borrow from their account a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum equal to
the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of their vested account balance. Loans may not extend beyond a
term of five years except for the purchase of a principal residence. Loans are secured by the
balance of the participant’s account, bear interest at interest rates ranging from 4.25% to
9.25%, and are due at varying dates through February 2039. Principal and interest are paid
ratably through payroll deductions.
Investment Options
Upon enrollment in the Plan, a participant may direct elective contributions and rollovers in
any of the investment options available. The investment options consist of mutual funds and
common/collective trust funds. Employee contributions may be allocated to the Vanguard
accounts only, in 1% increments as the participant directs. No new contributions are currently
allowed to the Lincoln National annuity contract accounts.
Vanguard offers participants in the plan the following investment options:
Equity option: Vanguard Windsor II Fund, Vanguard Index 500 Fund, and Vanguard U.S.
Growth Fund – Investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
Diversification option: Vanguard Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Index Fund and Vanguard
International Growth Fund – Investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
Life Strategy option: Vanguard Life Strategy Growth Fund, Vanguard Life Strategy Moderate
Growth Fund, Vanguard Life Strategy Conservative Growth Fund, and Vanguard Life
Strategy Income Fund – During the fourth quarter of 2011, the Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds
removed the Asset Allocation Fund and the Short-Term Investment Grade Fund from their
allocation which will then become passive only. With the elimination of the Asset Allocation
Fund, the LifeStrategy Funds will target a more consistent risk profile. As a result of this
announcement, NEPC (the District’s Investment Advisor for the 457 Plan & Defined
Contribution Plan) has issued a “Hold” recommendation on the funds. NEPC defines a hold
recommendation as: Serious issues have surfaced which bring into question the viability of
the product.
Bond option: Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund – Investment objective is income
stability and conservation of principal.
Balanced option: Vanguard Balanced Index Fund – Investment objective is income,
conservation of principal, and long-term growth.
Stable Value option: Vanguard Retirement Savings Trust – Investment objective is income
stability and conservation of principal.
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Money Market option: Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund – Investment objective is
income while maintaining safety of principal.
Target retirement option: Vanguard Target Retirement 2005-2050 Fund – Investment
objective is capital appreciation and current income consistent with its current asset
allocation.
Distributions
Participants contributing to the Plan may receive benefits or withdraw the present value of
funds contributed to the Plan upon retirement, disability, or termination of employment from
the District or due to financial hardship as defined by the Plan, if approved by the Plan
Administrator.
Participants may select various payout options including lump sum or equal annual payments
over various periods. Participants may also elect to have the value of the account converted
into fixed or variable annuity contracts. All investments, including annuity contracts, remain
assets of the Plan until payments are made to the participants.
Administrative Expenses
All general administrative costs of the Plan are paid by The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer
District (the “District”), except those attributable to participants’ choice of optional
investments or optional forms of benefit payments. These expenses are charged to the
respective participants’ account balance.
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3. Investments
Investments held by the custodians in the Plan’s name were as follows:
December 31,
2011 2010
Mutual funds:
Vanguard Group, Inc.
Windsor II Fund $ 5,749,083 * $ 5,601,754 *
Index 500 Fund 3,649,974 * 3,501,145 *
Balanced Index Fund 3,453,057 * 3,698,326 *
Total Bond Market Index Fund 2,992,208 * 2,496,035 *
Vanguard U.S. Growth Fund 2,329,268 * 2,296,150 *
Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Fund 1,889,959 * 2,110,646 *
Vanguard International Growth Fund 1,590,623 1,810,215 *
Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund 1,490,398 1,649,966 *
Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund 1,475,902 1,699,212 *
Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Fund 1,096,518 1,188,075
Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund 1,003,927 1,034,387
Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Fund 634,423 617,675
Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Fund 403,245 392,825
Target Retirement 2010 Fund 246,302 204,966
Target Retirement 2025 Fund 210,884 63,681
Target Retirement 2015 Fund 131,740 82,935
Target Retirement 2020 Fund 112,809 52,251
Target Retirement 2030 Fund 110,438 86,786
Target Retirement Income 104,736 45,698
Target Retirement 2040 Fund 96,346 66,536
Target Retirement 2035 Fund 46,217 48,809
Target Retirement 2045 Fund 35,155 29,334
Target Retirement 2050 Fund 29,722 77,295
Target Retirement 2005 Fund 6,881 -
Total Mutual Funds 28,889,815 28,854,703
Common/collective trust:
Vanguard Group, Inc.
Retirement Savings Trust 3,570,598 * 2,632,225
(Continued)
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December 31,
2011 2010
Annuity contracts:
Lincoln National Life
Fixed earnings option:
Lincoln National Fixed $ 360,962 $ 353,509
Variable earnings option:
Special Opportunity Fund 141,794 151,130
Growth & Income Fund 128,540 128,392
Trend Fund 31,538 29,460
Capital Appreciation Fund 23,660 8,505
International Fund 23,507 24,791
Social Awareness Fund 10,747 10,792
Midcap Growth 6,135 6,450
Equity-Income Fund 3,235 3,355
Global Growth 2,717 3,015
Money Market Fund 475 20,321
Total Annuity Contracts 733,310 739,721
$33,193,723 $32,226,649
* Represents 5% or more of the Plan’s net assets at December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Categories of Asset Risk - Debt Securities Interest Rate and Credit Risk
The Plan will minimize the risk that the market value of securities in the portfolio will fall due
to changes in general interest rates by selecting mutual funds for the investment portfolio that
manage credit quality and duration of fixed income investments.
The Plan will minimize credit risk, the risk of loss due to failure of the security issuer or
backer, by selecting mutual funds for the investment portfolio that manage their respective
fund under a predetermined average credit risk investment management policy.
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Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
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The tables below provide information on the duration and credit ratings associated with the
Plan’s investment in debt-backed mutual funds, excluding obligations of the U.S. Government
or obligations explicitly guaranteed by the U.S. government within these funds at
December 31, 2011 and 2010:
Debt Securities Interest Rate and Credit Risk
Plan Investments Fair Not
Average
Effective
Duration
With Debt Securities Value Rated In Years
December 31, 2011:
Vanguard Group, Inc.
Balanced Index Fund $3,453,057 yes 5.10
Total Bond Market Index Fund 2,992,208 yes 5.10
** Prime Money Market Fund 1,003,927 yes 0.15
Life Strategy Moderate Growth Fund 1,889,959 yes 5.10
Retirement Savings Trust 3,570,598 yes 2.62
Life Strategy Conservative Growth Fund 634,423 yes 5.10
Life Strategy Income Fund 403,245 yes 4.10
Target Retirement 2005 Fund 6,881 yes 6.10
Target Retirement 2010 Fund 246,302 yes 5.80
Target Retirement 2015 Fund 131,740 yes 5.30
Target Retirement 2020 Fund 112,809 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2025 Fund 210,884 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2030 Fund 110,438 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2035 Fund 46,217 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2040 Fund 96,346 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2045 Fund 35,155 yes 5.10
Target Retirement 2050 Fund 29,722 yes 5.10
Target Retirement Income 104,736 yes 6.10
Lincoln National Life yes
Fixed (annuity contracts) 360,962 yes *
Lincoln Money Market Fund 475 yes *
* Information is unavailable for this mutual fund.
**See First Tier section in the SEC Rule 2a-7 Money Market Reform.
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Plan Investments Fair Not
Average
Effective
Duration
With Debt Securities Value Rated In Years
December 31, 2010:
Vanguard Group, Inc.
Balanced Index Fund $ 3,698,326 yes 5.00
Total Bond Market Index Fund 2,496,035 yes 5.00
Prime Money Market Fund 1,034,387 yes 0.15
Life Strategy Moderate Growth Fund 2,110,646 yes 5.00
Retirement Savings Trust 2,632,225 yes 2.73
Life Strategy Conservative Growth Fund 617,675 yes 3.80
Life Strategy Income Fund 392,825 yes 4.10
Target Retirement 2010 Fund 204,966 yes 4.90
Target Retirement 2015 Fund 82,935 yes 4.80
Target Retirement 2020 Fund 52,251 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2025 Fund 63,681 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2030 Fund 86,786 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2035 Fund 48,809 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2040 Fund 66,536 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2045 Fund 29,334 yes 5.00
Target Retirement 2050 Fund 77,295 yes 5.00
Target Retirement Income 45,698 yes 5.00
Lincoln National Life yes
Fixed (Annuity Contracts) 353,508 yes *
Lincoln Money Market Fund 20,321 yes *
* Information is unavailable for this mutual fund.
4. Risks and Uncertainties
The Plan invests in various investment securities. Investment securities are exposed to
various risks such as interest rate, market, and credit risk. Due to the level of risk associated
with certain investment securities, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in the values
of investment securities will occur in the near term and that such change could materially
affect the participants’ account balances and amounts reported in the Statement of Plan Net
Assets.
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Plan Termination
Although it has not expressed any intent to do so, the District has the right under the Plan to
terminate the Plan at any time. In the event of Plan termination, participants would remain
100% vested in their accounts.
5. Related Party Transactions
The Plan invests in shares of mutual funds managed by an affiliate of Vanguard Fiduciary
Trust Company (VFTC). VFTC acts as trustee for those investments as defined by the Plan.
Transactions in such investments qualify as party-in-interest transactions which are exempt
from the prohibited transaction rules.
6. Tax Status
The Plan received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service on
June 23, 1999, indicating the Plan and its underlying trust are qualified under Section 457 of
the Internal Revenue Code. Although the Plan has been amended since receiving the
determination letter, the Plan Administrator believes that the Plan is currently designed and is
being operated in compliance with applicable requirements of the IRS.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HISTORICAL TREND INFORMATION
For The Distributions To Increase
Years Ended Employee Net Investment Participants (Decrease)
December 31 Contributions Income (Loss) And Beneficiaries In Net Assets
2011 $2,723,859 $ 238,167 $(1,886,224) $ 1,075,802
2010 2,674,626 3,420,763 (2,406,761) 3,688,628
2009 2,685,427 4,837,406 (972,044) 6,550,789
2008 2,723,760 (7,663,384) (1,168,917) (6,108,541)
2007 2,595,532 1,500,519 (1,442,611) 2,653,440
2006 2,479,067 2,790,431 (1,405,638) 3,863,860
2005 2,203,103 1,311,662 (670,007) 2,844,758
2004 2,050,893 1,909,831 (792,780) 3,167,944
2003 2,041,688 2,746,391 (1,238,629) 3,549,450
2002 2,133,784 (2,095,283) (1,819,333) (1,780,832)
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INVESTMENT RETURNS AND EXPENSE RATIOS
An independent investment consultant, New England Pension Consultants, monitored investment
performance of the various options offered to the participants. Performance of the funds are
measured net of the corresponding expense ratios. Below is a table that reflects the funds available
for employees to invest and their performance for the years 2011 and 2010 as compared to the
appropriate benchmarks as well as their current expense ratios:
Returns Net of Fees*
Funds / Benchmarks Expense Ratios 2011 2010
Prime Money Market Investment
Retirement Savings Trust
90-day T-Bills
Bankers Trust 3-Year Guaranteed Investment
Contract Rate
0.20
0.31
0.0
3.0
.1
2.4
0
0.1
3.0
.1
3.4
0
Total Bond Market Index
BarCap US Aggregate Bond Index
0.22 7.6
7.8
6.4
6.5
Balanced Index Fund
60% Standard & Poor’s 500/ 40% BarCap
Agg Index
0.26 4.1
4.7
13.1
12.1
Life Strategy Income
Dow Jones U.S. Moderate Conservative
Portfolio
0.13 3.8
5.1
9.2
11.9
Life Strategy Conservative Growth
Dow Jones U.S. Moderate Conservative
Portfolio
0.15 1.8
2.6
11.1
11.9
Life Strategy Moderate Growth
Dow Jones U.S. Moderate Portfolio
0.16 .3
1.4
13.3
11.9
Life Strategy Growth
Russell 1000
0.17 -2.3
1.4
15.1
16.7
Vanguard 500 Index
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index
0.17 2.0
2.1
14.9
15.1
Windsor II Fund
Russell 1000 Value Index
0.35 2.7
.4
10.6
15.5
U.S. Growth
Russell 1000 Growth Index
0.44 -.7
2.6
11.5
16.7
Mid Cap Index
Russell Mid Cap Index
0.26 -2.1
-1.9
25.5
25.7
Small Cap Index
Russell 2000 Index
0.31 -2.8
-2.8
27.7
27.8
International Growth Inv
Citigroup PMI EPAC Index
MSCI EAFE Index
Redemption Fee: 2% if held< 2 mos
0.47 -13.7
-13.7
15.7
11.2
Vanguard Target Retirement Income
Vanguard Retirement Income Benchmark
0.17 5.3
5.3
9.4
9.4
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INVESTMENT RETURNS AND EXPENSE RATIOS (CONTINUED)
Returns Net of Fees*
Funds / Benchmarks Expense Ratios 2011 2010
Vanguard Target Retirement 2005 (Closed
2011)
Vanguard Target 2005 Benchmark
0.17 5.1
4.9
9.7
10.0
Vanguard Target Retirement 2010
Vanguard Target 2010 Benchmark
0.17 3.4
3.2
11.4
11.6
Vanguard Target Retirement 2015
Vanguard Target 2015 Benchmark
0.17
1.7
1.5
12.5
12.6
Vanguard Target Retirement 2020
Vanguard Target 2020 Benchmark
0.17 .6
.9
13.1
13.3
Vanguard Target Retirement 2025
Vanguard Target 2025 Benchmark
0.18 -.4
0.0
13.8
13.9
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030
Vanguard Target 2030 Benchmark
0.18 -1.3
-.9
14.4
14.5
Vanguard Target Retirement 2035
Vanguard Target 2035 Benchmark
0.19 -2.2
-1.9
15.1
15.2
Vanguard Target Retirement 2040
Vanguard Target 2040 Benchmark
0.19 -2.5
-2.1
15.2
15.2
Vanguard Target Retirement 2045
Vanguard Target 2045 Benchmark
0.19 -2.5
-2.1
15.2
15.2
Vanguard Target Retirement 2050
Vanguard Target 2050 Benchmark
0.19 -2.5
-2.1
15.2
15.2
Vanguard Target Retirement 2055
Vanguard Target 2055 Benchmark
0.19 -2.3
-2.1
15.2
15.2
*The returns shown above are net of fees as reported by the managers.
Certain participants with assets valued at $733,310 and $739,721 in 2011 and 2010, respectively, are invested in a series
of fixed and variable rate annuity contracts sponsored by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The Lincoln
National Life option was phased out in 1992, and any balances represent undistributed participant balances. This option
is no longer available to new participants or for current deferrals.