SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(MARK ONE)
[x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended March 30, 2003.
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OR
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number 33-56254
MERRILL LYNCH MUNICIPAL ABS, INC.
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(Exact Name of registrant as specified in charter)
NEW YORK 13-369-8229
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
World Financial Center
North Tower
250 Vesey Street - 9th Flr.
North Tower
New York, New York 10080-1323
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(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including (212) 449-9938
area code -----------------------
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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PREREFUNDED MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATES, NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
SERIES 2, DUE OCTOBER 1, 2012
PREREFUNDED MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATES, NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
SERIES 3, DUE OCTOBER 1, 2012
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:
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(Title of class)
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(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 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 the Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to
the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of
such stock, as of a specified date within 60 days prior to the date of filing.
(See definition of affiliate in Rule 405).
NOTE. If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an
affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense,
the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may
be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the
circumstances, provided that the assumptions are set forth in this form.
ALL THE VOTING STOCK IS HELD BY AFFILIATES OF THE REGISTRANT.
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court. Yes / / No / /
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
AS OF MARCH 30, 2003, THERE ARE 100 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the
Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is
incorporated: (1) any annual report to security-holders; (2) any proxy or
information statement; and (3) any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424 (b) or
(c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly
described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security-holders
for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980).
PART I
Item 1. BUSINESS.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 2. PROPERTIES.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
NONE.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS.
NONE.
PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERS
MATTERS.
(a) Number of holders of record of each Series of Certificates as of
March 30, 2003:
SERIES 1: 30 HOLDERS*;
SERIES 2: 34 HOLDERS*;
SERIES 3: 48 HOLDERS*.
(b) Principal market in which registrant's Certificates are being
traded:
SERIES 1. OVER THE COUNTER
SERIES 2. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
SERIES 3. NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
(c) Report of Dividends:
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
NONE
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
NONE.
* Number of Holders per Series equals the number of Direct Participants holding
Certificates through The Depository Trust Company plus the number of accounts
held at Merrill Lynch for the benefit of Certificateholders.
PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
EXEMPT PER NO-ACTION LETTER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE MAY 30, 1996.
Item 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
NONE
PART IV
Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEPENDANT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON
PROCEDURES
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF DEFEASANCE OBLIGATIONS
2. FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
NONE
3. EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 INDEPENDANT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT ON APPLYING AGREED-UPON
PROCEDURES
99.2 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF DEFEASANCE OBLIGATIONS
99.3 STATEMENTS TO HOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH MUNICIPAL ABS,
INC. PREREFUNDED MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1,
SERIES 2, SERIES 3 RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION DATES
OF APRIL 1, 1996, AS AMENDED AND OCTOBER 1, 1996.
99.4 OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION
99.5 TRUSTEE'S CERTIFICATION
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 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.
MERRILL LYNCH MUNICIPAL ABS, INC.
By: /s/ Edward J. Sisk
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Name: Edward J. Sisk
Title: Authorized Signatory
Date: December 22, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
99.1 Independant Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures
99.2 Notice of Substitution of Defeasance Obligations
99.3 Statements to holders of Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc. Prerefunded
Municipal Certificates, Series 1, Series 2, Series 3 relating to the
Distribution Dates of April 1, 2002, as amended, and October 1, 2002.
99.4 Officer's Certification
99.5 Trustee's Certification
Exhibit 99.1
[LETTERHEAD]
Report of Independent Accountants
Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc. (as Depositor)
c/o Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
World Financial Center
North Tower, 9th Floor
250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10080
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (as Trustee)
60 Wall Street
New York, New York 10005
Re: Prerefunded Municipal Certificates
Series 1, 2 and 3 (the "Certificates")
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have examined management's assertions that the Depositor and
the Trustee have complied, in all material respects, with the
provisions of the Trust Agreement dated as of March 28, 1995, as
supplemented by the Prerefunded Municipal Certificates Series 1,
Series 2 and Series 3 Supplement, dated as of March 21, 1995
(together, the "Trust Agreement"), during the periods covered by
the annual report on Form 10-K filed by the Depositor on behalf
of the Trust for the year ended March 31, 2003 (the "Annual
Report"). Management is responsible for compliance with the Trust
Agreement. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
management's assertions based on our examination.
Our examination was made in accordance with standards established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and,
accordingly, included examining, on a test basis, evidence about
the Depositor's and the Trustee's compliance with the Trust
Agreement and performing such other procedures as considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our examination
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the Depositor and the Trustee have complied, in
all material respects, with the Trust Agreement during the period
covered by the Annual Report and management's assertions with
respect to such compliance are fairly stated, in all material
respects, for the year ended March 31, 2003.
/s/ Aston Bell, CPA
New York, New York
December 15, 2004
EXHIBIT 99.2
On September 28, 2002, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Bank (Tel: (201) 593-6850),
the escrow trustee for the prerefunded bonds underlying Merrill Lynch Municipal
ABS, Inc. Prerefunded Municipal Certificates, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3,
upon inquiry by the registrant, reported that no substitution of defeasance
obligations in the escrow for each of the related maturity of bonds has
occurred.
EXHIBIT 99.3
STATEMENTS TO HOLDERS OF MERRILL LYNCH MUNICIPAL ABS, INC.
PREREFUNDED MUNICIPAL CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1, SERIES 2 AND SERIES 3
RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION DATES OF APRIL 1, 2002, AS
AMENDED AND OCTOBER 1, 2002.
[LOGO] Deutsche Bank
Safet Kalabovic
Bankers Trust Company
(201) 593-6850
March 28, 2002
Merrill Lynch
World Financial Center
North Towers - 9th Floor
250 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10281-1309
Attn Jan Nelson
The Depository Trust Company
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10004
Attn: Fran Vespa
Re: Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc.
Prerefunded Municipal Certificates Series 1, 2 and 3
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 4.03 of the Trust Agreement dated as of March 28, 1995,
Bankers Trust Company as Trustee for the above-referenced bond issues, hereby
notifies you of the debt service payments for each Series due on April 1, 2002.
Attached is a payment schedule for each Series.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (201) 593-6850.
Very truly yours,
Safer Kalabovic
Assistant Vice President
[LOGO] Deutsche Bank
March 28, 2002
Jan Nelson
Merrill Lynch
World Financial Center
250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10281
Re: Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc.
Prerefunded Municipal Certificates Series 1, 2 and 3
Bryan:
For the above referenced issues, the principal and interest information for
April 1, 2002 is attached. All other relevant information is as follows:
Premium on Bonds None
Trustee Fees Payable None
Interest Shortfall on Bonds None
Aggregate Shortfall on Bonds None
Accrued Interest undistributed to holders None
Accrued Principal undistributed to holders None
Underlying Bonds on issue Attached
Should you have any questions please call me at (201) 593-6850.
Sincerely,
Safet Kalabovic
Assistant Vice President
SERIES 1 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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14 04/01/2002 021433 EJ2 5.10 105,000.00 2,677.50 105,000.00
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15 10/01/2002 021433 EK9 5.10 295,000.00 7,522.50 0.00
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16 04/01/2003 021433 EL7 5.10 100,000.00 2,550.00 0.00
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17 10/01/2003 021433 EM5 5.10 320,000.00 8,160.00 0.00
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18 04/01/2004 021433 EN3 5.20 95,000.00 2,470.00 0.00
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19 10/01/2004 021433 EP8 5.20 340,000.00 8,840.00 0.00
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20 04/01/2005 021433 EQ6 5.25 95,000.00 2,493.75 0.00
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21 10/01/2005 021433 ER4 5.25 360,000.00 9,450.00 0.00
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22 10/01/2008 021433 EX1 5.50 1,495,000.00* 41,112.50 0.00
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23 10/01/2010 021433 FB8 5.60 1,130,000.00* 31,640.00 0.00
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24 10/01/2012 021433 FF9 5.70 1,200,000.00* 34,200.00 0.00
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RI 10/01/2012 021433 FG7 Variable 52,039.00 Residual --> 477.00
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TOTAL $5,587,039.00 $151,116.25 $105,477.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Underlying Bond-Altamonte Springs FLA Authority
13.125% 10/01/12, $3,910,000
SERIES 2 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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14 04/01/2002 70252B BC6 5.10 270,000.00 6,885.00 270,000.00
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15 10/01/2002 70252B BD4 5.10 795,000.00 20,272.50 0.00
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16 04/01/2003 70252B BE2 5.10 265,000.00 6,757.50 0.00
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17 10/01/2003 70252B BF9 5.10 860,000.00 21,930.00 0.00
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18 04/01/2004 70252B BG7 5.20 250,000.00 6,500.00 0.00
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19 10/01/2004 70252B BH5 5.20 925,000.00 24,050.00 0.00
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20 04/01/2005 70252B BJ1 5.25 240,000.00 6,300.00 0.00
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21 10/01/2005 70252B BK8 5.25 1,000,000.00 26,250.00 0.00
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22 10/01/2007 70252B BP7 5.40 2,255,000.00* 60,885.00 0.00
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23 10/01/2010 70252B BV4 5.60 5,000,000.00* 140,000.00 0.00
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24 10/01/2012 70252B BZ5 5.70 1,915,000.00* 54,577.50 0.00
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RI 10/01/2012 70252B CA9 Variable 61,628.00 Residual --> 1,999.00
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TOTAL $13,836,628.00 $374,407.50 $271,999.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Pasco County FLA Health Facilities
13.125% 10/01/12, $9,850,000
SERIES 3 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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14 04/01/2002 684503 TQ8 5.10 1,125,000.00 28,687.50 1,125,000.00
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15 10/01/2002 684503 TR6 5.10 3,190,000.00 81,345.00 0.00
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16 04/01/2003 684503 TS4 5.10 1,100,000.00 28,050.00 0.00
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17 10/01/2003 684503 TT2 5.10 3,425,000.00 87,337.50 0.00
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18 04/01/2004 684503 TU9 5.20 1,065,000.00 27,690.00 0.00
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19 10/01/2004 684503 TV7 5.20 3,675,000.00 95,550.00 0.00
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20 10/01/2005 684503 TX3 5.25 4,975,000.00* 130,593.75 0.00
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21 10/01/2006 684503 TZ8 5.30 5,225,000.00* 138,462.50 0.00
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22 10/01/2007 684503 UB9 5.40 5,480,000.00* 147,960.00 0.00
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23 10/01/2008 684503 UD5 5.50 5,785,000.00* 159,087.50 0.00
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24 10/01/2009 684503 UF0 5.60 6,085,000.00* 170,380.00 0.00
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25 10/01/2010 684503 UH6 5.60 6,410,000.00* 179,480.00 0.00
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26 10/01/2011 684503 UK9 5.70 6,750,000.00* 192,375.00 0.00
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27 10/01/2012 684503 UM5 5.70 4,910,000.00* 139,935.00 0.00
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RI 10/01/2012 684503 UN3 Variable 53,536.00 Residual --> 1,348.00
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TOTAL $59,253,536.00 $1,606,933.75 $1,126,348.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Underlying Bond-Orange County FLA Health Facilities
13.125%, 10/01/12, $41,650,000
[LOGO] Deutsche Bank
Safet Kalabovic
Bankers Trust Company
(201) 593-6850
September 29, 2002
Merrill Lynch
World Financial Center
North Towers - 9th Floor
250 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10281-1309
Attn Alan Levy
The Depository Trust Company
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10004
Attn: Fran Vespa
Re: Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc.
Prerefunded Municipal Certificates Series 1, 2 and 3
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 4.03 of the Trust Agreement dated as of March 28, 1995,
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for the above-referenced bond
issues, hereby notifies you of the debt service payments for each Series due on
October 1, 2002. Attached is a payment schedule for each Series.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (201) 593-6850.
Very truly yours,
Safer Kalabovic
Assistant Vice President
[LOGO] Deutsche Bank
September 29, 2002
Jan Nelson
Merrill Lynch
World Financial Center
250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10281
Re: Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc.
Prerefunded Municipal Certificates Series 1, 2 and 3
Jan:
For the above referenced issues, the principal and interest information for
October 1, 2002 is attached. All other relevant information is as follows:
Premium on Bonds None
Trustee Fees Payable None
Interest Shortfall on Bonds None
Aggregate Shortfall on Bonds None
Accrued Interest undistributed to holders None
Accrued Principal undistributed to holders None
Underlying Bonds on issue Attached
Should you have any questions please call me at (201) 593-6850.
Sincerely,
Safet Kalabovic
Assistant Vice President
SERIES 1 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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15 10/01/2002 021433 EK9 5.10 295,000.00 7,522.50 295,000.00
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16 04/01/2003 021433 EL7 5.10 100,000.00 2,550.00 0.00
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17 10/01/2003 021433 EM5 5.10 320,000.00 8,160.00 0.00
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18 04/01/2004 021433 EN3 5.20 95,000.00 2,470.00 0.00
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19 10/01/2004 021433 EP8 5.20 340,000.00 8,840.00 0.00
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20 04/01/2005 021433 EQ6 5.25 95,000.00 2,493.75 0.00
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21 10/01/2005 021433 ER4 5.25 360,000.00 9,450.00 0.00
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22 10/01/2008 021433 EX1 5.50 1,495,000.00* 41,112.50 0.00
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23 10/01/2010 021433 FB8 5.60 1,130,000.00* 31,640.00 0.00
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24 10/01/2012 021433 FF9 5.70 1,200,000.00* 34,200.00 0.00
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RI 10/01/2012 021433 FG7 Variable 51,562.00 Residual --> 3,155.00
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TOTAL $5,481,562.00 $148,438.75 $298,155.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Underlying Bond-Altamonte Springs FLA Authority
13.125% 10/01/12, $3,910,000
SERIES 2 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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15 10/01/2002 70252B BD4 5.10 795,000.00 20,272.50 795,000.00
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16 04/01/2003 70252B BE2 5.10 265,000.00 6,757.50 0.00
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17 10/01/2003 70252B BF9 5.10 860,000.00 21,930.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18 04/01/2004 70252B BG7 5.20 250,000.00 6,500.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19 10/01/2004 70252B BH5 5.20 925,000.00 24,050.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20 04/01/2005 70252B BJ1 5.25 240,000.00 6,300.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
21 10/01/2005 70252B BK8 5.25 1,000,000.00 26,250.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22 10/01/2007 70252B BP7 5.40 2,255,000.00* 60,885.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23 10/01/2010 70252B BV4 5.60 5,000,000.00* 140,000.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
24 10/01/2012 70252B BZ5 5.70 1,915,000.00* 54,577.50 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RI 10/01/2012 70252B CA9 Variable 59,629.00 Residual --> 3,884.00
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TOTAL $13,564,629.00 $367,522.50 $798,884.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Pasco County FLA Health Facilities
13.125% 10/01/12, $9,850,000
SERIES 3 CERTIFICATES
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Certificate Interest Principal
Class Maturity CUSIP Certificate Certificate Amount Amount
Number Date Number Rate Amount Due Due
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15 10/01/2002 684503 TR6 5.10 3,190,000.00 81,345.00 3,190,000.00
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16 04/01/2003 684503 TS4 5.10 1,100,000.00 28,050.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17 10/01/2003 684503 TT2 5.10 3,425,000.00 87,337.50 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
18 04/01/2004 684503 TU9 5.20 1,065,000.00 27,690.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
19 10/01/2004 684503 TV7 5.20 3,675,000.00 95,550.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20 10/01/2005 684503 TX3 5.25 4,975,000.00* 130,593.75 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
21 10/01/2006 684503 TZ8 5.30 5,225,000.00* 138,462.50 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22 10/01/2007 684503 UB9 5.40 5,480,000.00* 147,960.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23 10/01/2008 684503 UD5 5.50 5,785,000.00* 159,087.50 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
24 10/01/2009 684503 UF0 5.60 6,085,000.00* 170,380.00 0.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
25 10/01/2010 684503 UH6 5.60 6,410,000.00* 179,480.00 0.00
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26 10/01/2011 684503 UK9 5.70 6,750,000.00* 192,375.00 0.00
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27 10/01/2012 684503 UM5 5.70 4,910,000.00* 139,935.00 0.00
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RI 10/01/2012 684503 UN3 Variable 52,188.00 Residual --> 35.00
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TOTAL $58,127,188.00 $1,578,246.25 $3,190,035.00
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****Please note that premium on bonds, trustee fees payable, interest
shortfalls, aggregate shortfalls, accrued interest undistributed, and accrued
principal undistributed are at zero.
****Underlying Bond-Orange County FLA Health Facilities
13.125%, 10/01/12, $41,650,000
Exhibit 99.4
I, Edward J. Sisk, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K filed by Merrill Lynch
Municipal ABS, Inc., on behalf of Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc. Prerefunded
Municipal Certificates, Series 1, Series 2, Series 3;
2. Based on my knowledge, the information in these reports, taken as a whole,
does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading as of the
last day of the period covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the distribution or servicing information required to
be provided to the depositor by the trustee under the pooling and servicing, or
similar, agreement, for inclusion in these reports is included in these reports;
and
4. I am responsible for reviewing the activities performed by the depositor and
the trustee under the pooling and servicing, or similar, agreement and based
upon my knowledge and the annual compliance review required under that
agreement, and except as disclosed in the reports, the depositor and trustee
have each fulfilled its obligations under that agreement.
5. The reports disclose all significant deficiencies relating to the compliance
by the trustee and the depositor with the minimum servicing or similar standards
based upon the report provided by an independent public accountant, after
conducting a review in compliance with the Uniform Single Attestation Program
for Mortgage Bankers or similar procedure, as set forth in the pooling and
servicing, or similar, agreement, that is included in these reports.
In giving the certifications above, I have reasonably relied on information
provided to me by the following unaffiliated parties: Deutsche Bank Trust
Company Americas.
By /s/ Edward J. Sisk
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Name: Edward J. Sisk
Title: Assistant Vice President
Date: December 20, 2004
Exhibit 99.5
The undersigned, being an officer of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as
trustee (the "Trustee"), with respect to Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS, Inc.
Prerefunded Municipal Certificates, Series 1, Series 2, Series 3, on whose
behalf Merrill Lynch Municipal ABS Inc. has prepared this annual report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2003 (the "Annual Report"), certifies
as follows:
1. The Trustee is the trustee under the trust agreement.
2. Based on my knowledge, for the periods included in the year covered by the
Annual Report, the Trustee has fulfilled its obligations, including any
servicing obligations, under the trust agreement.
/s/ Scott Thiel
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Name: Scott Thiel
Title: Vice President
Date: March 30, 2003