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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995 or
[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [No Fee Required]
For the transition period from _____________ to _________________.
Commission file number 0-13298
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Limited Partnership Agreement)
NEW YORK 13-3212871
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation of organization) Identification No.)
c/o Demeter Management Corp.
Two World Trade Center, New York, N.Y. - 62nd Flr. 10048
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 392-5454
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Name of each exchange
on which registered
None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Units of Limited Partnership Interest
(Title of Class)
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K (section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part
III of this Form 10-K or any amendment of this Form 10K. [ X ]
State the aggregate market value of the Units of Limited Partnership Interest
held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be
computed by reference to the price at which units were sold, or the average
bid and asked prices of such units, as of a specified date within 60 days
prior to the date of filing: $30,811,870.75 at January 31, 1996.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(See Page 1)
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
DECEMBER 31, 1995
Page No.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part I .
Item 1. Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Item 2. Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Item 3. Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders . . 4
Part II.
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Partnership Units and
Related Security Holder Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Item 6. Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. . . . . . .11
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on
Accounting and Financial Disclosure. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Part III.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and
Control Persons of the Registrant . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Item 11. Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions . . . . 16
Part IV.
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and
Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference as
follows:
Documents Incorporated Part of Form 10-K
Partnership's Registration Statement I
Form S-1, File No. 2-88587, as amended
(including the Partnership's latest
Prospectus dated May 2, 1994 together
with the Supplement to Prospectus
and Disclosure Document dated
August 7, 1995)
Partnership's Annual Report on Form IV
10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 1984, File No. 2-88587
December 31, 1995 Annual Report
for the Dean Witter Cornerstone Funds II and IV
II, III and IV
PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS
(a) General Development of Business. Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund II
(the "Partnership") is a New York limited partnership formed to engage in
the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts and other commodity
interests, including, but not limited to, forward contracts on foreign
currencies.
The Partnership's net asset value per unit, as of December 31, 1995,
was $2,830.65, representing an increase of 26.50 percent from the net
asset value per unit of $2,237.75 at December 31, 1994.
(b) Financial Information about Industry Segments. The
Partnership's business comprises only one segment for financial reporting
purposes, speculative trading of commodity futures contracts and other
commodity interests. The relevant financial information is presented in
Items 6 and 8.
(c) Narrative Description of Business. The Partnership is in the
business of speculative trading in commodity futures contracts and other
commodity interests, pursuant to trading instructions provided by
independent trading advisors. For a detailed description of the different
facets of the Partnership's business, see those portions of the
Partnership's latest Prospectus, dated May 2, 1994 together with the
Supplement to Prospectus and Disclosure Document dated August 7, 1995 (the
"Supplement"), filed as part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1
(see "Documents Incorporated by Reference" Page 1), set forth on the next
page.
Facets of Business
1. Summary 1. "Summary of the Prospectus"
(Pages 3-12 and the
Prospectus and Page 1 of
the Supplement).
2. Commodity Markets 2. "The Commodities Markets"
(Pages 164-172).
3. Partnership's Commodity 3. "Trading Policies" (Pages
Trading Arrangements and 68-69). "The Trading
Policies Managers" (Pages 73-74
and 75-119 of the Prospectus
and Pages 10-1 and Pages T-2-
T-11 of the Supplement).
4. Management of the Part- 4. "The Cornerstone Funds"
nership (Pages 30-61 of the
Prospectus and Pages 1-3
of the Supplement). "The
General Partner" Pages 160-
162 of Page 14 of the
Supplement and "The Commodity
Broker" (Pages 162-164).
"The Limited Partnership
Agreements" (Pages 174-178).
5. Taxation of the Partnership's 5. "Federal Income Tax
Limited Partners Aspects" and "State and
Local Income Tax Aspects"
(Pages 182-189).
(d) Financial Information About Foreign and Domestic Operations and
Export Sales.
The Partnership has not engaged in any operations in foreign
countries; however, the Partnership (through the commodity broker) enters
into forward contract transactions where foreign banks are the contracting
party and trades in commodity interest contracts on foreign exchanges.
Item 2. PROPERTIES
The executive and administrative offices are located within the
offices of Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. ("DWR"). The DWR offices utilized by
the Partnership are located at Two World Trade Center, 62nd Floor, New
York, NY 10048.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The General Partner, Demeter Management Corporation ("Demeter"), is
not aware of any material pending legal proceedings to which the
Partnership is a party or to which any of its assets are subject.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S PARTNERSHIP UNITS AND RELATED
SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS
There is no established public trading market for the Units of
Limited Partnership Interest in the Partnership. The number of holders of
Units at December 31, 1995 was 3,828. No distributions have been made by
the Partnership since it commenced operations on January 2, 1985. Demeter
has sole discretion to decide what distributions, if any, shall be made to
investors in the Partnership. No determination has yet been made as to
future distributions.
Limited Partnership Units were registered for sale to the public in
certain Canadian provinces.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (in dollars)
For the Years Ended December 31,
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
Total Revenues
(including interest) 11,604,765 830,882 5,262,886 2,460,421 6,849,220
Net Income (Loss) 7,882,659 (3,095,555) 2,101,347 (564,790) 2,955,253
Net Income (Loss)
Per Unit (Limited
& General Partners) 592.90 (219.47) 178.05 (30.96) 228.53
Total Assets 31,558,306 32,062,117 32,511,448 27,333,796 30,907,357
Total Limited Partners'
Capital 30,213,505 30,885,515 31,331,000 26,013,019 29,345,635
Net Asset Value Per
Unit of Limited
Partnership Interest 2,830.65 2,237.75 2,457.22 2,279.17 2,310.13
Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity. The Partnership's assets are deposited in separate
commodity trading accounts with DWR, the commodity broker, and are used by
the Partnership as margin to engage in trading commodity futures contracts
and forward contracts on foreign currencies. DWR holds such assets in
either designated depositories or in securities approved by the Commodity
Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") for investment of customer funds. The
Partnership's assets held by DWR may be used as margin solely for the
Partnership's trading. Since the Partnership's sole purpose is to trade
in commodity futures contracts and other commodity interests, it is
expected that the Partnership will continue to own such liquid assets for
margin purposes.
The Partnership's investment in commodity futures contracts and
other commodity interests may be illiquid. If the price for a futures
contract for a particular commodity has increased or decreased by an
amount equal to the "daily limit", positions in the commodity can neither
be taken nor liquidated unless traders are willing to effect trades at or
within the limit. Commodity futures prices have occasionally moved the
daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. Such
market conditions could prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating
its commodity futures positions.
There is no limitation on daily price moves in trading forward
contracts on foreign currencies. The markets for some world currencies
have low trading volume and are illiquid which may prevent the Partnership
from trading in potentially profitable markets or prevent the Partnership
from promptly liquidating unfavorable positions in such markets and
subjecting it to substantial losses.
Either of these market conditions could result in restrictions on
redemptions.
Market Risk. The Partnership trades futures, options and forward
contracts in interest rates, stock indices, commodities and currencies.
In entering into these contracts there exists a risk to the Partnership
(market risk) that such contracts may be significantly influenced by
market conditions, such as interest rate volatility, resulting in such
contracts being less valuable. If the markets should move against all of
the commodity interest positions held by the Partnership at the same time,
and if the Trading Advisors were unable to offset commodity interest
positions of the Partnership, the Partnership could lose all of its
assets. The Partnership has established Trading Policies for liquidity
and leverage which help control market risk. Both the Trading Advisors
and Demeter monitor the Partnership's trading activities on a daily basis
to ensure compliance with the Trading Policies. Demeter may (under terms
of the Management Agreements) override the trading instructions of a
Trading Advisor to the extent necessary to comply with the Partnership's
Trading Policies.
Credit Risk. In addition to market risk, the Partnership is subject
to credit risk in that a counterparty may not be able to meet its
obligations to the Partnership. The counterparty of the Partnership for
futures contracts traded in the United States and most foreign exchanges
on which the Partnership trades is the clearinghouse associated with such
exchange. In general, clearinghouses are backed by the membership of the
exchange and will act in the event of non-performance by one of its
members or one of its members' customers, and as such, should
significantly reduce this credit risk. In cases where the Partnership
trades on exchanges where the clearinghouse is not backed by the
membership or when the Partnership enters into off-exchange contracts with
a counterparty, the sole recourse of the Partnership will be the
clearinghouse or the counterparty as the case may be. With respect to
futures contracts, DWR, in its business as an international commodity
broker, constantly monitors the credit-worthiness of the exchanges and
clearing members of the foreign exchanges with which it does business for
clients, including the Partnership. If DWR believes that there was a
problem with the credit-worthiness of an exchange on which the Partnership
deals, it would so advise Demeter. With respect to forward contract
trading, the Partnership trades with only those counterparties which
Demeter, together with DWR, have determined to be creditworthy. As set
forth in the Partnership's Trading Policies, in determining credit-
worthiness, Demeter and DWR consult with the Corporate Credit Department
of DWR. Currently, the Partnership deals solely with DWR as its
counterparty on forward contracts. While DWR and Demeter monitor credit-
worthiness and risk involved in dealing on the various exchanges and with
counterparties, there can be no assurance that an exchange or counterparty
will be able to meet its obligations to the Partnership.
Capital Resources. The Partnership does not have, nor does it
expect to have, any capital assets. Redemptions of additional Units in
the future will impact the amount of funds available for investments in
commodity futures, forward contracts on foreign currencies and other
commodity interests in subsequent periods. As redemptions are at the
discretion of Limited Partners, it is not possible to estimate the amount
and therefore, the impact of future redemptions.
Results of Operations. As of December 31, 1995, the Partnership's
total capital was $30,828,888 a decrease of $543,114 from the
Partnership's total capital of $31,372,002 at December 31, 1994. For the
year ended December 31, 1995, the Partnership generated net income of
$7,882,659, total subscriptions aggregated $178,837 and total redemptions
aggregated $8,604,610.
For the year ended December 31, 1995, the Partnership's total
trading revenues including interest income were $11,604,765. The
Partnership's total expenses for the year were $3,722,106 resulting in net
income of $7,882,659. The value of an individual unit in the Partnership
increased from $2,237.75 at December 31, 1994 to $2,830.65 at December 31,
1995.
As of December 31, 1994, the Partnership's total capital was
$31,372,002 a decrease of $569,371 from the Partnership's total capital of
$31,941,373 at December 31, 1993. For the year ended December 31, 1994,
the Partnership incurred a net loss of $3,095,555, total subscriptions
aggregated $7,098,104 and total redemptions aggregated $4,571,920.
For the year ended December 31, 1994, the Partnership's total
trading revenues including interest income were $830,882. The
Partnership's total expenses for the year were $3,926,437 resulting in a
net loss of $3,095,555. The value of an individual unit in the
Partnership decreased from $2,457.22 at December 31, 1993 to $2,237.75 at
December 31, 1994.
As of December 31, 1993, the Partnership's total capital was
$31,941,373 an increase of $5,362,208 from the Partnership's total capital
of $26,579,165 at December 31, 1992. For the year ended December 31,
1993, the Partnership generated net income of $2,101,347, total
subscriptions aggregated $7,100,239 and total redemptions aggregated
$3,839,378.
For the year ended December 31, 1993, the Partnership's total
trading revenues including interest income were $5,262,886. The
Partnership's total expenses for the year were $3,161,539 resulting in net
income of $2,101,347. The value of an individual unit in the Partnership
increased from $2,279.17 at December 31, 1992 to $2,457.22 at December 31,
1993.
The Partnership's overall performance record represents varied
results of trading in different commodity markets. For a further
description of trading results, refer to the letter to the Limited
Partners in the accompanying 1995 Annual Report to Partners, incorporated
by reference in this Form 10-K. The Partnership's gains and losses are
allocated among its Limited Partners for income tax purposes.
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this Item appears in the attached 1995
Annual Report to Partners and is incorporated by reference in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL
PERSONS OF THE REGISTRANT
General Partner
Demeter, a Delaware corporation, was formed on August 18, 1977 to
act as a commodity pool operator and is registered with the CFTC as a
commodity pool operator and currently is a member of the National Futures
Association ("NFA") in such capacity. Demeter is wholly-owned by Dean
Witter, Discover & Co. ("DWD") and is an affiliate of DWR. DWD, DWR and
Demeter may each be deemed to be "promoters" and/or a "parent" of the
Partnership within the meaning of the federal securities laws.
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc.
DWR is a financial services company which provides to its
individual, corporate and institutional clients services as a broker in
securities and commodity interest contracts, a dealer in corporate,
municipal and government securities, an investment banker, an investment
adviser and an agent in the sale of life insurance and various other
products and services. DWR is a member firm of the New York Stock
Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange,
and other major securities exchanges, and is a clearing member of the
Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Commodity
Exchange Inc., and other major commodities exchanges.
DWR is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant and
is a member of the NFA in such capacity. DWR is currently servicing its
clients through a network of 350 branch offices with approximately 8,500
account executives servicing individual and institutional client accounts.
Directors and Officers of the General Partner
The directors and officers of Demeter as of December 31, 1995 are as
follows:
Richard M. DeMartini, age 43, is the Chairman of the Board and a
Director of Demeter. Mr. DeMartini is also the Chairman of the Board and
a Director of Dean Witter Futures & Currency Management Inc. ("DWFCM"), a
registered commodity trading advisor. Mr. DeMartini has served as
President and Chief Operating Officer of Dean Witter Capital, a division
of DWR since January 1989. From January 1988 until January 1989, Mr.
DeMartini served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Consumer
Banking Division of DWD, and from May 1985 until January 1988 was
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Markets Division of
DWD. Mr. DeMartini currently serves as a Director of DWD and DWR, and has
served as an officer of DWR for the past five years. Mr. DeMartini has
been with DWD and its affiliates for 18 years. While Mr. DeMartini has
extensive experience in the securities industry, he has no experience in
commodity interests trading.
Mark J. Hawley, age 52, is President and a Director of Demeter. Mr.
Hawley joined DWR in February 1989 as Senior Vice President and Director
of DWR's Managed Futures and Precious Metals Department. Mr. Hawley also
serves as President of DWFCM. From 1978 to 1989, Mr. Hawley was a member
of the senior management team at Heinold Asset Management, Inc., a
commodity pool operator, and was responsible for a variety of projects in
public futures funds. From 1972 to 1978, Mr. Hawley was a Vice President
in charge of institutional block trading for the Mid-West at Kuhn Loeb &
Co.
Lawrence Volpe, age 48, is a Director of Demeter and DWFCM. Mr.
Volpe joined DWR as a Senior Vice President and Controller in September
1983, and currently holds those positions. From July 1979 to September
1983, he was associated with E.F. Hutton & Company Inc. and prior to his
departure, held the positions of First Vice President and Assistant
Controller. From 1970 to July 1979, he was associated with Arthur
Anderson & Co. and prior to his departure he served as audit manager in
the financial services division.
Joseph G. Siniscalchi, age 50, is a Director of Demeter. Mr.
Siniscalchi joined DWR in July 1984 as a First Vice President, Director of
General Accounting. He is currently Senior Vice President and Controller
of the Financial Markets Division of DWR. From February 1980 to July
1984, Mr. Siniscalchi was Director of Internal Audit at Lehman Brothers
Kuhn Loeb, Inc.
Laurence E. Mollner, age 54, is a Director of Demeter. Mr. Mollner
joined DWR in May 1979 as Vice President and Director of Commercial Sales.
He is currently Executive Vice President and Deputy Director of the
Futures Markets Division of DWR.
Edward C. Oelsner III, age 53, is a Director of Demeter. Mr.
Oelsner joined DWR in March 1981 as a Managing Director in the Corporate
Finance Department. He currently manages DWR's Retail Products Group
within the Corporate Finance Department. While Mr. Oelsner has extensive
experience in the securities industry, he has no experience in commodity
interests trading.
Robert E. Murray, age 35, is a Director of Demeter. Mr. Murray is
currently a First Vice President of the DWR Managed Futures Division and
is a Director and the Senior Administrative Officer of DWFCM. Mr. Murray
graduated from Geneseo State University in May 1983 with a B.A. degree in
Finance. Mr. Murray began at DWR in 1984 and is currently the Director of
Product Development for the Managed Futures Division and is responsible
for the development and maintenance of the proprietary Fund Management
System utilized by Demeter and DWFCM for organizing information and
producing reports for monitoring investors' accounts.
Patti L. Behnke, age 35, is Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Demeter. Ms. Behnke joined DWR in 1991 as Assistant Vice
President of Financial Reporting and is currently First Vice President and
Director of Financial Reporting and Managed Futures Accounting in the
Capital Markets division of DWR. From August 1988 to September 1990, Ms.
Behnke was Assistant Controller of L.F. Rothschild & Co. and from
September 1986 to August 1988, she was associated with Carteret Savings
Bank as Assistant Vice President - Financial Analysis. From April 1982 to
September 1986, Ms. Behnke was an auditor at Arthur Andersen
& Co.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The Partnership has no directors and executive officers. As a
limited partnership, the business of the Partnership is managed by Demeter
which is responsible for the administration of the business affairs of the
Partnership but receives no compensation for such services.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners - As of
December 31, 1995, there were no persons as beneficial owners of more than
5 percent of the Units of Limited Partnership Interest in the Partnership.
(b) Security Ownership of Management - At December 31, 1995,
Demeter owned 217.400 Units of General Partnership Interest in the
Partnership representing a 2.04 percent interest in the Partnership.
(c) Changes in Control - None
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Refer to Note 2 - "Related Party Transactions" of "Notes to
Financial Statements", in the accompanying 1995 Annual Report to Partners,
incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K. In its capacity as the
Partnership's retail commodity broker, DWR received commodity brokerage
commissions (paid and accrued by the Partnership) of $1,864,093 for the
year ended December 31, 1995.
PART IV
Item 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) 1. Listing of Financial Statements
The following financial statements and report of independent public
accountants, all appearing in the accompanying 1995 Annual Report to
Partners, are incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K:
- Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and 1993.
- Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 1995 and
1994.
- Statements of Operations, Changes in Partners' Capital, and
Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1994 and
1993.
- Notes to Financial Statements.
With exception of the aforementioned information and the information
incorporated in Items 7, 8, and 13, the 1995 Annual Report to Partners is
not deemed to be filed with this report.
2. Listing of Financial Statement Schedules
No financial statement schedules are required to be filed with this
report.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K have been filed by the Partnership during the
last quarter of the period covered by this report.
(c) Exhibits
Refer to Exhibit Index on Page E-1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
(Registrant)
BY: Demeter Management Corporation,
General Partner
March 21, 1996 BY: /s/ Mark J. Hawley
Mark J. Hawley, Director and
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Demeter Management Corporation.
BY: /s/ Mark J. Hawley March 21, 1996
Mark J. Hawley, Director and
President
/s/ Richard M. DeMartini March 21, 1996
Richard M. DeMartini, Director
and Chairman of the Board
/s/ Lawrence Volpe March 21, 1996
Lawrence Volpe, Director
/s/ Laurence E. Mollner March 21, 1996
Laurence E. Mollner, Director
/s/ Joseph G. Siniscalchi March 21, 1996
Joseph G. Siniscalchi, Director
/s/ Edward C. Oelsner III March 21, 1996
Edward C. Oelsner III, Director
/s/ Robert E. Murray, March 21, 1996
Robert E. Murray, Director
/s/ Patti L. Behnke March 21, 1996
Patti L. Behnke, Chief Financial
Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
ITEM METHOD OF FILING
- - 3. Limited Partnership Agreement of
the Partnership, dated as of
December 7, 1983, as amended as (1)
of May 11, 1984.
- - 10. Management Agreement among the
Partnership, Demeter Management
Corporation and A.O. Management, Inc.,
dated as of November 18, 1983. (2)
- - 10. Management Agreement among the
Partnership, Demeter Management
Corporation and John W. Henry &
Co., Inc. dated November 15, 1983. (3)
- - 10. Dean Witter Cornerstone Funds
Exchange Agreement, dated as of
May 31, 1984. (4)
- - 10. Customer Agreement Between the Partnership
and Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., dated as of
May 31, 1984. (5)
- - 13. December 31, 1995 Annual Report to
Limited Partners. (6)
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 of the
Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1984.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the
Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1984.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1984.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 of the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1984.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 of the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1984.
(6) Filed herewith.
E-1
Cornerstone
Funds
December 31, 1995
Annual Report
[LOGO] DEAN WITTER
DEAN WITTER
Two World Trade Center
62nd Floor
NEW YORK, NY 10048
TELEPHONE (212) 392-8899
CORNERSTONE FUNDS
ANNUAL REPORT
1995
Dear Limited Partner:
This marks the eleventh annual report for Cornerstone Funds II and III and the
ninth for Cornerstone Fund IV. The Net Asset Value per Unit for the three
Cornerstone Funds on December 31, 1995 was as follows:
% CHANGE
FUNDS N.A.V. FOR 1995
----- --------- --------
Fund II $2,830.65 26.5%
Fund III $2,508.68 27.5%
Fund IV $2,836.73 23.0%
Cornerstone Fund IV, the currency Fund, recorded net losses during January as a
decline in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to most major world currencies
resulted in losses. As January progressed, the advisors to the Fund reversed
positions only to experience additional losses when the U.S. dollar
strengthened sharply on January 31. Significant gains were recorded during
February and March due to a trend higher in the value of the Japanese yen and
most major European currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. As a result,
trading gains were recorded from long positions in the Japanese yen, German
mark, as well as the Swiss and French francs and Norwegian krone.
In April, Fund IV continued to record gains from the upward trend in the value
of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar, as well as from transactions
involving the Australian and New Zealand dollars. A reversal in the downward
trend in the value of the U.S. dollar versus most major European currencies and
the Japanese yen during May resulted in losses from transactions involving the
German mark, French franc, Norwegian krone and
Japanese yen. In June, small losses were recorded from transactions involving
the Japanese yen, British pound and French franc as the value of most major
world currencies moved in a trendless range versus the U.S. dollar and one
another. These losses were partially offset by gains from trading in the German
mark and Australian dollar.
During July, Fund IV sustained losses as most foreign currencies, particularly
the Australian and New Zealand dollars, as well as the German mark, continued
to move in a trendless pattern relative to the U.S. dollar and one another.
Trading gains were recorded during August as the Fund's previously established
short positions in the Japanese yen profited from a sharp downward move in the
value of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. During September, the
Fund recorded small net losses primarily as a result of a reversal in an upward
move in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to most major European
currencies, as well as the Japanese yen, on September 20 and 21. This sudden
reversal resulted in losses from transactions involving the German mark, French
franc and British pound. However, gains recorded from trading in the Japanese
yen earlier in the month, offset a majority of Fund losses for the month.
Fund IV began the fourth quarter by recording net gains as the Fund's short yen
positions profited from the continued decline of the Japanese yen relative to
the U.S. dollar. Net losses were recorded during November due primarily to
trendless movement in the value of world currencies, particularly the
Australian dollar, German mark and French franc, relative to the U.S. dollar.
Trading in the Japanese yen also resulted in losses as the previous downward
trend in the value of the yen versus the U.S. dollar subsided during the month.
During December, Fund IV recorded small net losses as the value of the British
pound relative to the U.S. dollar moved sharply
higher late in the month. As a result, losses were recorded from the Fund's
previously established short British pound positions. Trading gains from
transactions involving the Japanese yen and German mark offset a majority of the
losses experienced in the British pound.
Cornerstone Fund II, a diversified fund, recorded losses during January as a
result of the aforementioned currency activity, as well as from trading in
financial and agricultural futures. Fund II profited significantly during
February and March as the value of most major world currencies relative to the
U.S. dollar increased, resulting in profits for the Fund's long positions in
major European currencies, as well as the Japanese yen. Additional gains were
recorded from long positions in global bond futures positions as prices moved
higher during this period as well as in crude oil futures trading.
In April, a continued upward trend in global financial futures prices resulted
in gains for Fund II's previously established long stock index and bond futures
positions. Additional gains were recorded for the Fund's long Japanese yen
positions as the value of the yen continued to move higher versus the U.S.
dollar. Small net losses were recorded during May as trading losses in
traditional commodities, such as energy, agricultural and metals futures, as
well as in currencies, more than offset gains recorded from long positions in
global financial futures. During June, Fund II recorded small net losses as the
previous upward trend in international interest rate futures prices pulled back
during the month. These losses, coupled with smaller losses in the currency and
agricultural futures markets, offset gains recorded in the energy and coffee
futures markets.
During July, Fund II posted net losses as a result of trading in both U.S. and
international bond futures. Additional Fund losses were recorded in the
currency markets as the value of most major world
currencies moved in a narrow trading range relative to the U.S. dollar and one
another. During August, losses were recorded in global bond futures,
particularly in U.S. Treasury bond futures, as bond futures prices experienced
a period of short-term volatile movement. These losses, coupled with losses
recorded in soft commodities and silver futures, more than offset gains
recorded from transactions involving the Japanese yen. Fund II also recorded
losses in September due primarily to erratic price movement in global interest
rate and stock index futures. Losses were also recorded in energy futures
trading, as oil and gas prices reversed dramatically, and in metals futures
trading, as both precious and base metals prices remained relatively trendless.
Small net losses were recorded during October as trendless price movement was
commonplace in several of the markets traded by the Fund, including cotton,
crude oil and overseas interest rate futures. However, trading profits were
recorded from short Japanese yen positions, as well as from trading in the
agricultural and metals markets. During November, profits were recorded as
global bond futures prices increased during the month, resulting in gains in
U.S., European and Japanese interest rate futures. Additional gains were
recorded from short coffee futures positions as prices declined during the
month. In December, Fund II was profitable primarily due to trading in the
energy markets, as long positions in crude and heating oil profited from
increasing oil prices, and in soft commodities, as gains were recorded as a
result of trading in both sugar and coffee futures. Increasing soybean and corn
prices during the month resulted in additional gains for the Fund's long
soybean and corn futures positions.
Cornerstone Fund III, also a diversified fund, experienced losses during
January due to trading in the currency, financial and agricultural markets.
During February and March, significant gains were recorded as a
result of trading in the currency markets as the value of the U.S. dollar moved
lower versus most world currencies. Strong gains were also recorded from long
positions in global bond futures, as prices in these markets increased during
this two month period.
Trading in global financial futures was profitable during April and May as both
U.S. and international interest rate futures prices continued to trend higher.
Additional gains were recorded in stock index futures, specifically from
trading Nikkei and S&P 500 Index futures. Small net gains were recorded during
June as trading in base metals, energy and soft commodities futures more than
offset trading losses recorded in international interest rate futures,
currencies and livestock futures.
During July, trading losses were recorded in financial futures as global
interest rate futures prices retreated from their previous upward trend.
Additional losses were recorded in Japanese stock index futures as a sharp
reversal in Japanese stock prices resulted in losses for the Fund's previously
established short Nikkei Index futures positions. In August, gains were
recorded from short positions in the Japanese yen, as the value of the yen
moved lower relative to the U.S. dollar, and from long positions in Nikkei
Index and corn futures as prices in both of these markets moved higher. In
September, net gains were recorded as long positions in Japanese, European and
Australian interest rate futures profited from increasing global bond prices.
Smaller gains in agricultural futures and soft commodities contributed to the
Fund's gains for the month.
Net losses were recorded during October due to losses in soft commodities
trading as cotton and coffee prices moved in a trendless pattern, as well as
from trading in currencies and global financial futures. During November,
profits were recorded primarily from long positions in global interest rate
and S&P 500 Index futures, as prices moved higher. Smaller gains were recorded
in soft commodities and energy futures trading. Fund III ended 1995 with strong
gains during December as a result of trading in energy futures as long gas and
oil positions profited from a dramatic price move higher. Agricultural futures
trading resulted in additional gains as long positions in corn, soybean meal
and soybean futures also benefited from rising prices.
Overall, each of the Cornerstone Funds was able to record significant profits
during the calendar year of 1995. Cornerstone Funds II and III recorded profits
primarily due to price trends in the global financial futures and currency
markets. Cornerstone Fund IV profited as it was able to capitalize on currency
trends in the first half of the year. Since their inception in 1985,
Cornerstone Fund II has increased by 190.3% (a compound annualized return of
10.2%) and Cornerstone Fund III has increased by 157.3% (a compound annualized
return of 9.0%). Cornerstone Fund IV, since its inception in 1987, has
increased by 185.8% (a compound annualized return of 12.9%).
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to
contact Demeter Management Corporation at Two World Trade Center, 62nd Floor,
New York, NY 10048 or your Dean Witter Account Executive.
I hereby affirm, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information
contained in this report is accurate and complete.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mark J. Hawley
Mark J. Hawley
President
Demeter Management Corporation
General Partner
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Limited Partners and the General Partner of
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund II
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund III
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV:
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial condition of Dean
Witter Cornerstone Fund II, Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund III and Dean Witter
Cornerstone Fund IV (collectively, the "Partnerships") as of December 31, 1995
and 1994 and the related statements of operations, changes in partners'
capital, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1995. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Partnerships' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund II, Dean
Witter Cornerstone Fund III and Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV as of December
31, 1995 and 1994 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1995 in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
February 21, 1996
New York, New York
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1995 1994
---------- ----------
$ $
ASSETS
Equity in Commodity futures trading
accounts:
Cash 28,057,189 27,570,984
Net unrealized gain on open contracts 3,368,107 4,316,080
---------- ----------
Total Trading Equity 31,425,296 31,887,064
Interest receivable (DWR) 107,485 124,668
Receivable from DWR 25,525 50,385
---------- ----------
Total Assets 31,558,306 32,062,117
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
LIABILITIES
Accrued incentive fees 307,567 --
Redemptions payable 134,889 386,099
Accrued management fees 104,238 105,860
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) 94,453 81,268
Common administrative expenses payable 81,314 111,168
Accrued transaction fees and costs 6,957 5,720
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities 729,418 690,115
---------- ----------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Limited Partners (10,673.698 and 13,802.050 Units,
respectively) 30,213,505 30,885,515
General Partner (217.400 Units) 615,383 486,487
---------- ----------
Total Partners' Capital 30,828,888 31,372,002
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities and Partners'
Capital 31,558,306 32,062,117
========== ==========
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT 2,830.65 2,237.75
========== ==========
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
1995 1994 1993
---------- ---------- ---------
$ $ $
REVENUES
Trading Profit (Loss):
Realized 11,081,716 (878,688) 2,539,342
Net change in unrealized (947,973) 556,567 2,029,459
---------- ---------- ---------
Total Trading Results 10,133,743 (322,121) 4,568,801
Interest income (DWR) 1,471,022 1,153,003 694,085
---------- ---------- ---------
Total Revenues 11,604,765 830,882 5,262,886
---------- ---------- ---------
EXPENSES
Brokerage commissions (DWR) 1,864,093 2,336,047 1,773,947
Management fees 1,307,872 1,346,905 1,157,221
Incentive fees 381,720 -- 19,886
Transaction fees and costs 160,238 194,384 141,974
Common administrative expenses 8,183 49,101 68,511
---------- ---------- ---------
Total Expenses 3,722,106 3,926,437 3,161,539
---------- ---------- ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS) 7,882,659 (3,095,555) 2,101,347
========== ========== =========
Net Income (Loss) Allocation:
Limited Partners 7,753,763 (3,050,650) 2,057,120
General Partner 128,896 (44,905) 44,227
Net Income (Loss) per Unit:
Limited Partners 592.90 (219.47) 178.05
General Partner 592.90 (219.47) 178.05
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND III
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31,
---------------------
1995 1994
---------- ----------
$ $
ASSETS
Equity in Commodity futures trading
accounts:
Cash 42,294,365 42,884,780
Net unrealized gain on open contracts 5,578,294 5,016,857
---------- ----------
Total Trading Equity 47,872,659 47,901,637
Interest receivable (DWR) 159,680 193,048
Receivable from DWR 124,456 213,589
---------- ----------
Total Assets 48,156,795 48,308,274
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
LIABILITIES
Redemptions payable 639,349 666,178
Common administrative expenses payable 222,036 266,405
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) 166,128 200,604
Accrued management fees 158,630 158,895
Accrued transaction fees and costs 20,978 13,739
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities 1,207,121 1,305,821
---------- ----------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Limited Partners (18,332.818 and 23,505.598 Units,
respectively) 45,991,101 46,250,611
General Partner (382.103 Units) 958,573 751,842
---------- ----------
Total Partners' Capital 46,949,674 47,002,453
---------- ----------
Total Liabilities and Partners'
Capital 48,156,795 48,308,274
========== ==========
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT 2,508.68 1,967.64
========== ==========
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
1995 1994 1993
---------- ---------- ----------
$ $ $
REVENUES
Trading Profit (Loss):
Realized 14,260,042 913,869 (627,751)
Net change in unrealized 561,437 (1,350,056) 3,815,157
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Trading Results 14,821,479 (436,187) 3,187,406
Interest income (DWR) 2,061,461 1,744,148 1,445,561
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Revenues 16,882,940 1,307,961 4,632,967
---------- ---------- ----------
EXPENSES
Brokerage commissions (DWR) 3,499,743 4,417,718 4,587,865
Management fees 1,828,013 2,014,028 2,375,033
Transaction fees and costs 502,332 434,287 348,493
Common administrative expenses 21,158 122,423 150,937
---------- ---------- ----------
Total Expenses 5,851,246 6,988,456 7,462,328
---------- ---------- ----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) 11,031,694 (5,680,495) (2,829,361)
========== ========== ==========
Net Income (Loss) Allocation:
Limited Partners 10,824,963 (5,594,569) (2,784,837)
General Partner 206,731 (85,926) (44,524)
Net Income (Loss) per Unit:
Limited Partners 541.04 (219.67) (109.91)
General Partner 541.04 (219.67) (109.91)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND IV
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------
1995 1994
----------- -----------
$ $
ASSETS
Equity in Commodity futures trading
accounts:
Cash 104,927,961 111,508,180
Net unrealized gain on open contracts 70,143 268,291
----------- -----------
Total Trading Equity 104,998,104 111,776,471
Interest receivable (DWR) 364,747 434,153
Receivable from DWR -- --
----------- -----------
Total Assets 105,362,851 112,210,624
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
LIABILITIES
Redemptions payable 1,044,804 1,589,622
Accrued management fees 349,039 371,606
Common administrative expenses payable 267,788 357,130
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) 32,580 --
Accrued transaction fees and costs 1,629 --
----------- -----------
Total Liabilities 1,695,840 2,318,358
----------- -----------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Limited Partners (35,905.625 and 46,994.002 Units,
respectively) 101,854,654 108,418,306
General Partner (638.889 Units) 1,812,357 1,473,960
----------- -----------
Total Partners' Capital 103,667,011 109,892,266
----------- -----------
Total Liabilities and Partners'
Capital 105,362,851 112,210,624
=========== ===========
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT 2,836.73 2,307.07
=========== ===========
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
1995 1994 1993
---------- ----------- -----------
$ $ $
REVENUES
Trading Profit (Loss):
Realized 27,041,974 (10,447,878) (4,335,118)
Net change in unrealized (198,148) (1,726,877) 717,487
---------- ----------- -----------
Total Trading Results 26,843,826 (12,174,755) (3,617,631)
Interest income (DWR) 4,912,698 4,129,344 2,937,637
---------- ----------- -----------
Total Revenues 31,756,524 (8,045,411) (679,994)
---------- ----------- -----------
EXPENSES
Management fees 4,575,372 4,952,206 4,945,676
Brokerage commissions (DWR) 2,776,225 5,336,659 6,634,741
Transaction fees and costs 168,718 339,083 398,959
Common administrative expenses 39,890 228,633 223,551
Incentive fees -- 7,659 1,400,473
---------- ----------- -----------
Total Expenses 7,560,205 10,864,240 13,603,400
---------- ----------- -----------
NET INCOME (LOSS) 24,196,319 (18,909,651) (14,283,394)
========== =========== ===========
Net Income (Loss) Allocation:
Limited Partners 23,857,922 (18,664,384) (14,156,711)
General Partner 338,397 (245,267) (126,683)
Net Income (Loss) per Unit:
Limited Partners 529.66 (383.89) (270.10)
General Partner 529.66 (383.89) (270.10)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
UNITS OF
PARTNERSHIP LIMITED GENERAL
INTEREST PARTNERS PARTNER TOTAL
----------- ----------- ------- -----------
$ $ $
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1992 11,661.781 26,013,019 566,146 26,579,165
Continuous Offering 2,936.402 7,100,239 -- 7,100,239
Net Income -- 2,057,120 44,227 2,101,347
Redemptions (1,599.188) (3,839,378) -- (3,839,378)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1993 12,998.995 31,331,000 610,373 31,941,373
Continuous Offering 2,948.327 7,098,104 -- 7,098,104
Net Loss -- (3,050,650) (44,905) (3,095,555)
Redemptions (1,927.872) (4,492,939) (78,981) (4,571,920)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1994 14,019.450 30,885,515 486,487 31,372,002
Offerings of Units 70.020 178,837 178,837
Net Income 7,753,763 128,896 7,882,659
Redemptions (3,198.372) (8,604,610) (8,604,610)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1995 10,891.098 30,213,505 615,383 30,828,888
========== =========== ======= ===========
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND III
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1992 26,249.121 59,369,475 930,612 60,300,087
Continuous Offering 4,324.292 9,819,616 -- 9,819,616
Net Loss -- (2,784,837) (44,524) (2,829,361)
Redemptions (4,899.608) (11,133,649) -- (11,133,649)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1993 25,673.805 55,270,605 886,088 56,156,693
Continuous Offering 2,630.127 5,299,578 -- 5,299,578
Net Loss -- (5,594,569) (85,926) (5,680,495)
Redemptions (4,416.231) (8,725,003) (48,320) (8,773,323)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1994 23,887.701 46,250,611 751,842 47,002,453
Offerings of Units 25.778 49,000 -- 49,000
Net Income -- 10,824,963 206,731 11,031,694
Redemptions (5,198.558) (11,133,473) -- (11,133,473)
---------- ----------- ------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1995 18,714.921 45,991,101 958,573 46,949,674
========== =========== ======= ===========
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1994 AND 1993
UNITS OF
PARTNERSHIP LIMITED GENERAL
INTEREST PARTNERS PARTNER TOTAL
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
$ $ $
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND IV
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1992 35,130.725 102,678,152 1,345,910 104,024,062
Continuous Offering 15,029.077 45,950,637 500,000 46,450,637
Net Loss -- (14,156,711) (126,683) (14,283,394)
Redemptions (3,633.498) (10,990,675) -- (10,990,675)
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1993 46,526.304 123,481,403 1,719,227 125,200,630
Continuous Offering 8,032.577 20,753,129 -- 20,753,129
Net Loss -- (18,664,384) (245,267) (18,909,651)
Redemptions (6,925.990) (17,151,842) -- (17,151,842)
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1994 47,632.891 108,418,306 1,473,960 109,892,266
Offerings of Units 77.319 212,691 -- 212,691
Net Income -- 23,857,922 338,397 24,196,319
Redemptions (11,165.696) (30,634,265) -- (30,634,265)
----------- ----------- --------- -----------
Partners' Capital, December
31, 1995 36,544.514 101,854,654 1,812,357 103,667,011
=========== =========== ========= ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND II
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
---------- ---------- ----------
$ $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) 7,882,659 (3,095,555) 2,101,347
Noncash item included in net income
(loss):
Net change in unrealized 947,973 (556,567) (2,029,459)
(Increase) decrease in
operating assets:
Interest receivable (DWR) 17,183 (61,279) (4,984)
Receivable from DWR 24,860 (42,174) (5,264)
Increase (decrease) in
operating liabilities:
Accrued incentive fees 307,567 (15,336) 15,336
Accrued management fees (1,622) (1,443) 16,994
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) 13,185 (972) 360
Common administrative expenses payable (29,854) (14,074) 62,518
Accrued transaction fees
and costs 1,237 (52) (415)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating
liabilities 9,163,188 (3,787,452) 156,433
---------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Offering of units 178,837 7,098,104 7,100,239
Increase (decrease) in redemptions
payable (251,210) 151,917 (279,349)
Redemptions of units (8,604,610) (4,571,920) (3,839,378)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used for) financing
activities (8,676,983) 2,678,101 2,981,512
---------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash 486,205 (1,109,351) 3,137,945
Balance at beginning of period 27,570,984 28,680,335 25,542,390
---------- ---------- ----------
Balance at end of period 28,057,189 27,570,984 28,680,335
========== ========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND III
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ---------- -----------
$ $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) 11,031,694 (5,680,495) (2,829,361)
Noncash item included in net loss:
Net change in unrealized (561,437) 1,350,056 (3,815,157)
(Increase) decrease in operating
assets:
Interest receivable (DWR) 33,368 (79,962) 21,271
Receivable from DWR 89,133 (213,589) 32,428
Increase (decrease) in operating
liabilities:
Common administrative expenses payable (44,369) 11,260 137,662
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) (34,476) 77,852 (65,492)
Accrued management fees (265) (30,263) (14,483)
Accrued transaction fees
and costs 7,239 4,810 (5,129)
----------- ---------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used for)
operating activities 10,520,887 (4,560,331) (6,538,261)
----------- ---------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Offering of units 49,000 5,299,578 9,819,616
Increase (decrease) in redemptions pay-
able (26,829) 75,572 (201,692)
Redemptions of units (11,133,473) (8,773,323) (11,133,649)
----------- ---------- -----------
Net cash used for financing activities (11,111,302) (3,398,173) (1,515,725)
----------- ---------- -----------
Net decrease in cash (590,415) (7,958,504) (8,053,986)
Balance at beginning of period 42,884,780 50,843,284 58,897,270
----------- ---------- -----------
Balance at end of period 42,294,365 42,884,780 50,843,284
=========== ========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUND IV
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS
ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
$ $ $
CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss) 24,196,319 (18,909,651) (14,283,394)
Noncash item included in net income
(loss):
Net change in unrealized 198,148 1,726,877 (717,487)
(Increase) decrease in operating
assets:
Interest receivable (DWR) 69,406 (184,980) (18,641)
Increase (decrease) in operating
liabilities:
Accrued management fees (22,567) (41,612) 51,567
Common administrative expenses payable (89,342) 8,605 206,517
Accrued brokerage commissions (DWR) 32,580 -- (120,420)
Accrued transaction fees and costs 1,629 -- (6,924)
Accrued incentive fees -- -- (3,722,665)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used for)
operating activities 24,386,173 (17,400,761) (18,611,447)
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Offering of units 212,691 20,753,129 46,450,637
Increase (decrease) in redemptions
payable (544,818) 519,604 321,383
Redemptions of units (30,634,265) (17,151,842) (10,990,675)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used for)
financing activities (30,966,392) 4,120,891 35,781,345
----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash (6,580,219) (13,279,870) 17,169,898
Balance at beginning of period 111,508,180 124,788,050 107,618,152
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at end of period 104,927,961 111,508,180 124,788,050
=========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION--Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund II, Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund III
and Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV (individually, a "Partnership", or
collectively, the "Partnerships") are limited partnerships organized to engage
in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts and forward contracts
on foreign currencies. The general partner for each Partnership is Demeter
Management Corporation (the "General Partner"). The commodity broker is Dean
Witter Reynolds Inc. ("DWR"). Both DWR and the General Partner are wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Dean Witter, Discover & Co.
The General Partner is required to maintain a 1% minimum interest in the equity
of each Partnership and income (losses) are shared by the General and Limited
Partners based upon their proportional ownership interests.
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION--Commodity futures contracts and forward contracts on
foreign currencies are open commitments until settlement date. They are valued
at market and the resulting unrealized gains and losses are reflected in
income. Monthly, DWR pays each Partnership interest income based upon 80% of
its average daily Net Assets at a rate equal to the average yield on 13-Week
U.S. Treasury Bills issued during such month. For purposes of such interest
payments in Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV, Net Assets do not include monies
due the Partnership on forward contracts and other commodity interests, but not
actually received.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER UNIT--Net income (loss) per Unit is computed using the
weighted average number of units outstanding during the period.
EQUITY IN COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING ACCOUNTS-- The Partnerships' assets "Equity
in Commodity futures trading accounts" consists of cash on deposit at DWR to be
used as margin for trading and the net asset or liability related to unrealized
gains or losses on open contracts. The asset or liability related to the
unrealized gains or losses on forward contracts is presented as a net amount
because each Partnership has a master netting agreement with DWR.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS AND RELATED TRANSACTION FEES AND COSTS--Brokerage
commissions for each Partnership are accrued at 80% of DWR's published non-
member rates on a half-turn basis.
Through March 31, 1995, brokerage commissions were capped at 1% per month of
the adjusted Net Assets allocated to each trading program employed by a Trading
Advisor. Effective April 1, 1995, the cap was reduced to 3/4 of 1%.
Related transaction fees and costs are accrued on a half-turn basis.
OPERATING EXPENSES--Each Partnership has entered into an exchange agreement
pursuant to which certain common administrative expenses (i.e., legal,
auditing, accounting, filing fees and other related expenses) are shared by
each of the Partnerships based upon the number of Units of each Partnership
outstanding during the month in which such expenses are incurred. In addition,
the Partnerships incur monthly management fees and may incur incentive fees.
The General Partner bears all other operating expenses.
INCOME TAXES--No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying
financial statements,
as partners are individually responsible for reporting income or loss based
upon their respective share of each Partnership's revenues and expenses for
income tax purposes.
DISTRIBUTIONS--Distributions, other than on redemptions of Units, are made on a
pro-rata basis at the sole discretion of the General Partner. No distributions
have been made to date.
CONTINUING OFFERING--Through September 26, 1994, Units of each Partnership were
offered at a price equal to 107.625% of the Net Asset Value per Unit as of the
opening of business on the first day of the month, which price included a 5%
selling commission and a 2.5% charge for expenses relating to the continuing
offering of Units. These expenses were shared by the Partnerships. Any funds
received by DWR as a result of the Continuing Offering Expense charges that
were in excess of the Continuing Offering Expenses incurred, were contributed
pro-rata to the Partnerships, as a contribution of capital to the Partnerships
for which no Units were issued. On September 26, 1994, the Continuing Offering
was discontinued.
REDEMPTIONS--After an initial 180-day period, Limited Partners may redeem some
or all of their Units at 100% of the Net Asset Value per Unit as of the last
day of any month upon fifteen days advance notice by redemption form to the
General Partner.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
If the proceeds of a redemption are reinvested in any of the Partnerships
within 180 days, the General Partner will waive the selling commissions and
continuous offering expense charges on the amount reinvested.
EXCHANGES--On the last day of the first month, which occurs more than 180 days
after a person first becomes a Limited Partner in any of the Partnerships, and
the end of each month thereafter, Limited Partners may transfer their
investment among the Partnerships (subject to certain restrictions outlined in
the Limited Partnership Agreement) without paying additional charges.
DISSOLUTION OF THE PARTNERSHIP--Each Partnership will terminate on September
30, 2025 regardless of its financial condition at such time, upon a decline in
Net Assets to less than $250,000, a decline in the Net Asset Value per Unit to
less than $250, or under certain other circumstances defined in the Limited
Partnership Agreement.
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Each Partnership pays brokerage commissions to DWR on trades executed on its
behalf as described in Note 1. Each Partnership's cash is on deposit with DWR
in commodity trading accounts to meet margin requirements as needed. DWR pays
interest on these funds as described in Note 1.
3. TRADING ADVISORS
The General Partner, on behalf of each Partnership, retains certain commodity
trading advisors to make all trading decisions for the Partnerships. The
trading advisors for each Partnership as of December 31, 1995 were as follows:
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund II
Abacus Asset Management Inc.
John W. Henry & Co., Inc.
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund III
CCA Capital Management, Inc.
Sunrise Capital Management
Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV
John W. Henry & Co., Inc.
Sunrise Capital Management
Each trading advisor owns at least ten Units in its respective Partnership.
Compensation to the trading
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
advisors by the Partnerships consists of a management fee and an incentive fee
as follows:
MANAGEMENT FEE--The management fee is accrued at the rate of 1/3 of 1% per
month of the Net Assets
under management by each trading advisor at each month end.
INCENTIVE FEE--Each Partnership will pay an annual incentive fee equal to 15%
of the "New Appreciation" in Net Assets as of the end of each annual incentive
period ending December 31, except for Dean Witter Cornerstone Fund IV, which
will pay incentive fees at the end of each annual incentive period ending May
31. Such incentive fee is accrued in each month in which "New Appreciation"
occurs. In those months in which "New Appreciation" is negative, previous
accruals, if any, during the incentive period will be reduced. In those
instances in which a Limited Partner redeems an investment, the incentive fee
(if earned through a redemption date) is to be paid on those redemptions to the
trading advisor in the month of such redemption.
4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Partnerships trade futures and forward contracts in interest rates, stock
indices, commodities, currencies, petroleum and precious metals. Risk arises
from changes in the value of these contracts and the potential inability of
counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts. There are numerous
factors which may significantly influence the market value of these contracts,
including interest rate volatility. At December 31, 1995 and 1994, open
contracts were:
CORNERSTONE II
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CONTRACT OR NOTIONAL AMOUNT
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1995 1994
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED CONTRACTS
Financial Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 140,924,000 7,734,000
Commitments to Sell 3,298,000 --
Commodity Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 53,994,000 23,692,000
Commitments to Sell 10,484,000 14,973,000
Foreign Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 51,681,000 8,655,000
Commitments to Sell 1,656,000 161,925,000
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FORWARD CURRENCY CON-
TRACTS
Commitments to Purchase 15,585,000 28,327,000
Commitments to Sell 44,881,000 32,192,000
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
CORNERSTONE III
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CONTRACT OR NOTIONAL AMOUNT
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1995 1994
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED CONTRACTS
Financial Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 239,465,000 54,158,0000
Commitments to Sell 39,640,000 204,207,000
Commodity Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 115,420,000 48,926,000
Commitments to Sell 19,794,000 14,006,000
Foreign Futures:
Commitments to Purchase 139,878,000 116,919,000
Commitments to Sell 22,202,000 169,271,000
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FORWARD CURRENCY CON-
TRACTS
Commitments to Purchase -- 29,664,000
Commitments to Sell -- 84,416,000
CORNERSTONE IV
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CONTRACT OR NOTIONAL AMOUNT
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1995 1994
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS
Commitments to Purchase 31,917,000 --
Commitments to Sell 70,298,000 --
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FORWARD CURRENCY CON-
TRACTS
Commitments to Purchase 116,547,000 504,027,000
Commitments to Sell 170,990,000 645,892,000
A portion of the amounts indicated as off-balance-sheet risk in forward foreign
currency contracts is due to offsetting forward commitments to purchase and to
sell the same currency on the same date in the future. These commitments are
economically offsetting, but are not offset in the forward market until the
settlement date.
The unrealized gains on open contracts are reported as a component of "Equity
in Commodity futures trading accounts" on the Statements of Financial Condition
and totaled at December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively, $3,368,107 and
$4,316,080 for Cornerstone II, $5,578,294 and $5,016,857 for Cornerstone III
and $70,143 and $268,291 for Cornerstone IV.
For Cornerstone II, of the $3,368,107 net unrealized gain on open contracts at
December 31, 1995,
$3,448,812 related to exchange-traded futures contracts and ($80,705) related
to off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts. Of the $4,316,080 net
unrealized gain on open contracts at December 31, 1994, $4,296,011 related to
exchange-traded futures contracts and $20,069 related to off-exchange-traded
forward currency contracts.
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
For Cornerstone III, net unrealized gain on open contracts at December 31, 1995
related entirely to exchange traded futures. Of the $5,016,857 net unrealized
gain on open contracts at December 31, 1994, $5,788,691 related to exchange-
traded futures contracts and ($771,834) related to off-exchange-traded forward
currency contracts.
For Cornerstone IV, of the $70,143 net unrealized gain on open contracts at
December 31, 1995, $534,487 related to exchange-traded futures contracts and
$(464,344) related to off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts. The net
unrealized gain on open contracts at December 31, 1994, related entirely to
off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts.
The contract amounts in the above table represent the Partnership's extent of
involvement in the particular class of financial instrument, but not the credit
risk associated with counterparty nonperformance. The credit risk associated
with these instruments is limited to the amounts reflected in the Partnerships'
Statements of Financial Condition.
Exchange-traded contracts and off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts
held by the Partnerships at December 1995 and 1994 mature as follows:
1995 1994
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CORNERSTONE II
Exchange-Traded Contracts December 1996 September 1995
Off-Exchange-Traded Forward Currency Contracts December 1996 March 1995
CORNERSTONE III
Exchange-Traded Contracts December 1996 May 1995
Off-Exchange-Traded Forward Currency Contracts January 1996 March 1995
CORNERSTONE IV
Exchange-Traded Contracts March 1996 --
Off-Exchange-Traded Forward Currency Contracts January 1996 March 1995
The Partnerships also have credit risk because the sole counterparty, with
respect to most of the Partnerships' assets, is DWR. Exchange-traded futures
contracts are marked to market on a daily basis, with variations in value
settled on a daily basis. DWR, as the futures commission merchant of all of the
Partnership's exchange-traded futures contracts, is required pursuant to
regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to segregate from its
own assets, and for the sole benefit of its commodity customers, all funds held
by DWR with respect to exchange-traded futures contracts including an amount
equal to the net
DEAN WITTER CORNERSTONE FUNDS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONCLUDED)
unrealized gain on all open futures contracts which funds totaled at December
31, 1995 and 1994 respectively, $31,506,001 and $31,866,995 for Cornerstone II,
$47,872,659 and $48,673,471 for Cornerstone III, $105,462,448 and $111,508,180
for Cornerstone IV. With respect to the Partnership's off-exchange-traded
forward currency contracts, there are no daily settlements of variations in
value nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized
gain on open forward contracts be segregated. With respect to those off-
exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnerships are at risk to the
ability of DWR, the counterparty on all of such contracts, to perform.
For the year ended December 31, 1995 the average fair value of financial
instruments held for trading purposes was as follows:
CORNERSTONE II
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ASSETS LIABILITIES
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED CONTRACTS:
Financial Futures 75,146,000 7,443,000
Commodity Futures 36,847,000 12,456,000
Foreign Futures 62,270,000 57,113,000
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS 16,455,000 23,929,000
CORNERSTONE III
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ASSETS LIABILITIES
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED CONTRACTS:
Financial Futures 125,222,000 74,782,000
Commodity Futures 67,127,000 16,871,000
Foreign Futures 122,725,000 68,993,000
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS 8,899,000 25,325,000
CORNERSTONE IV
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ASSETS LIABILITIES
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$ $
EXCHANGE-TRADED FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS 10,215,000 22,213,000
OFF-EXCHANGE-TRADED FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS 273,150,000 311,898,000
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