Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act File No. 811-05012

 

CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT INCOME FUND, INC.

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

One Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010

 

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)         (Zip Code)

John G. Popp

Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10010

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 325-2000

Date of fiscal year end: December 31st

Date of reporting period: January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.


Credit Suisse Asset Management
Income Fund, Inc.

One Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10010

 

 

Directors

Steven N. Rappaport

Chairman of the Board

Enrique R. Arzac

Terry Fires Bovarnick

James J. Cattano

Lawrence J. Fox

John G. Popp

 

 

Officers

John G. Popp

Chief Executive Officer and President

Thomas J. Flannery

Chief Investment Officer

Emidio Morizio

Chief Compliance Officer

Joanne Doldo

Chief Legal Officer

Bruce Rosenberg

Chief Financial Officer

Karen Regan

Senior Vice President and Secretary

Rocco DelGuercio

Treasurer

 

 

Investment Adviser

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

One Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10010

 

 

Administrator and Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Co.

One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

 

 

Shareholder Servicing Agent

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 30170

College Station, TX 77842-3170

 

 

Legal Counsel

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

787 7th Avenue

New York, NY 10019

 

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

300 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10017

 

 

 

 

Credit Suisse Asset Management

Income Fund, Inc.

 

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

December 31, 2013

 

 

LOGO

 


Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

December 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

 

January 21, 2014

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this Annual Report covering the activities of the Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), for the annual period ended December 31, 2013.

Performance Summary

01/01/13 – 12/31/13

 

Fund & Benchmark    Performance  

Total Return (based on NAV)1

     9.34

Total Return (based on market value)1

     (4.42)

BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Constrained Index2

     7.42

Market Review: A positive period for high yield bonds

The annual period ended December 31, 2013, was a positive one for high-yield bonds, with the BofA Merrill Lynch High Yield Master II Constrained Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, registering a return of 7.42%. In fact, the Index saw positive returns in nine of the twelve months during the period. Additionally, high yield spreads tightened 108 basis points versus the Treasury market to end the period at +418 basis points, while the yield-to-worst finished at 5.67%.

From a quality point-of-view, CCC-rated securities outperformed, returning 13.0% for the period, while BB- and B-rated bonds also had positive returns: 5.2% and 7.5%, respectively. From an industry standpoint, food & drug retail, broadcasting, and insurance were the Index’s best performers for the period, while telecommunications, cable TV and hotels were the lowest performers.

According to JP Morgan, the high yield default rate decreased over the course of the year to finish the period at 0.66%, well below its historical average of 3.9%. Additionally, the percentage of U.S. high-yield securities that are “distressed,” defined as those trading at spreads of more than 1,000 basis points over Treasuries, fell to 5.3% (compared to 9.9% in December 2012).

From a technical perspective, supply has been robust, while demand for the asset class returned in the fourth quarter. JP Morgan reported new issue volume of $399 billion for the period, exceeding 2012 issuance of $368 billion and marking an all-time record high. Quarterly issuance, however, declined in each quarter over the course of the year, from a record high of $121 billion in the first quarter to $85 billion in the fourth quarter. High-yield mutual funds saw mixed flows this year, with positive inflows in all but the second quarter, when funds saw $15.9 billion in redemptions. For the full calendar year, Lipper FMI reported net outflows totaling $4.9 billion for high-yield funds.

Strategic Review and Outlook: Cautiously optimistic going forward

For the annual period ended December 31, 2013, the Fund outperformed its benchmark on an NAV basis, but underperformed on a market price basis.

After much rhetoric concerning the Fed’s tapering of the quantitative easing program throughout 2013, the Fed announced a tapering of its asset purchase program in December, resulting in a rise in Treasury interest rates. As such, the Fund’s investment strategy continues to focus on shorter duration bonds, but the Fund expects to take advantage of additional rate volatility in 2014. The Fund remains invested in lower beta securities whose valuations are less exposed to market fluctuations, and emphasize B-rated bonds that exhibit the most compelling risk-return profiles. Lastly, the Fund is maintaining an underweight to the most levered and aggressive CC-rated

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (continued)

December 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

 

components of the Index, as they typically exhibit the most volatility and we believe current valuations do not adequately compensate investors on a relative basis.

Fundamentals generally remained strong in 2013, as balance sheet management remained a focus for high-yield issuers. In turn, this has supported continued below-average default rates, which are expected to remain below average in 2014. High-yield fund flows have been mixed in recent weeks and, given Fed policy and potential interest rate volatility, we expect them to remain that way in the near future. Thus, we remain cautious but continue to find pockets of opportunity within the asset class.

 

LOGO    LOGO

Thomas J. Flannery

Chief Investment Officer*

  

John G. Popp

Chief Executive Officer and President**

High-yield bonds are lower-quality bonds that are also known as “junk bonds.” Such bonds entail greater risks than those found in higher-rated securities.

In addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements, which may concern, among other things, domestic and foreign market, industry and economic trends and developments and government regulation and their potential impact on the Fund’s investments. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual trends, developments and regulations in the future, and their impact on the Fund could be materially different from those projected, anticipated or implied. The Fund has no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements.

The views of the Fund’s management are as of the date of the letter and the Fund holdings described in this document are as of December 31, 2013; these views and Fund holdings may have changed subsequent to these dates. Nothing in this document is a recommendation to purchase or sell securities.

 

1  Assuming reinvestment of dividends of $0.30 per share.
2  The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of below investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds issued in the U.S. domestic market, where each issuer’s allocation is limited to 2% of the Index. An index does not have transaction costs; investors cannot invest directly in an index.
* Thomas J. Flannery, Managing Director, is the Head of the Credit Suisse U.S. High Yield Management Team. Mr. Flannery joined Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”) in June 2010. He is a portfolio manager for the Credit Investments Group (“CIG”) within the Asset Management business of Credit Suisse Group AG with responsibility for trading, directing investment decisions and analyzing investment opportunities. Mr Flannery is also a member of the CIG Credit Committee. Mr. Flannery joined Credit Suisse AG in 2000 from First Dominion Capital, LLC where he was an Associate. Mr. Flannery holds a B.S. in Finance from Georgetown University.
** John G. Popp is a Managing Director of Credit Suisse and Group Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Investments Group (“CIG”), with primary responsibility for making investment decisions and monitoring processes for CIG’s global investment strategies. Mr. Popp also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Credit Suisse Funds, as well as serving as Director, Chief Executive Officer and President for the Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. and Trustee, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund. Mr. Popp has been associated with Credit Suisse since 1997.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (continued)

December 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

 

Credit Quality Breakdown*

(% of Total Investments as of December 31, 2013)

 

S&P Ratings

 

BBB

     1.0

BB

     30.8   

B

     49.4   

CCC

     11.3   

NR

     4.1   
  

 

 

 

Subtotal

     96.6   

Equity and Other

     0.3   

Short-Term Investment1

     3.1   
  

 

 

 

Total

     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

* Expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding securities lending collateral if applicable) and may vary over time.
1  Primarily reflects cash invested in State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit, for which the purchases of securities have been executed but not yet settled at December 31, 2013.

Average Annual Returns

December 31, 2013 (unaudited)

 

 

       1 Year        3 Years        5 Years        10 Years  

Net Asset Value (NAV)

       9.34%           9.77%           19.11%           8.61%   

Market Value

       (4.42)%           8.42%           19.49%           7.57%   

Credit Suisse may waive fees and/or reimburses expenses, without which performance would be lower. Waivers and/or reimbursements are subject to change and may be discontinued at any time. Returns represent past performance. Total investment return at net asset value is based on changes in the net asset value of fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Fund’s shares traded on the stock exchange during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at actual prices pursuant to the Fund’s dividend reinvestment program. Because the Fund’s shares trade in the stock market based on investor demand, the Fund may trade at a price higher or lower than its NAV. Therefore, returns are calculated based on share price and NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the figures shown. The Fund’s yield, return and market price and NAV will fluctuate. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-800-293-1232.

The annualized gross and net expense ratios are 0.76%.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS (76.7%)

           

 

Aerospace & Defense (1.3%)

           
$ 650     

AAR Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/17 @ 103.63)‡

   (BB, Ba3)      01/15/22         7.250       $ 698,750   
  1,750     

Ducommun, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/15 @ 104.88)

   (B-, B3)      07/15/18         9.750         1,955,625   
             

 

 

 
                2,654,375   
             

 

 

 

 

Airlines (0.4%)

           
  500     

Continental Airlines 2012-3, Class C Pass Thru Certificates

   (B+, B1)      04/29/18         6.125         522,500   
  200     

United Continental Holdings, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes§

   (B, B2)      06/01/18         6.375         209,500   
             

 

 

 
                732,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Auto Parts & Equipment (3.7%)

           
  192     

Lear Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/15 @ 104.06)§

   (BB, Ba2)      03/15/20         8.125         212,640   
  950     

Lear Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/18 @ 102.38)‡§

   (BB, Ba2)      01/15/23         4.750         895,375   
  675     

Meritor, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/14 @ 105.31)§

   (B-, B3)      03/15/18         10.625         720,562   
  500     

Meritor, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/16 @ 105.06)§

   (B-, B3)      06/15/21         6.750         512,500   
  550     

Schaeffler Finance B.V., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes‡

   (BB-, Ba2)      02/15/17         7.750         627,000   
  1,000     

Schaeffler Finance B.V., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/15/15 @ 106.38)‡

   (BB-, Ba2)      02/15/19         8.500         1,130,000   
  1,575     

Stoneridge, Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/14 @ 104.75)‡

   (BB-, B2)      10/15/17         9.500         1,716,750   
  607     

Tomkins, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 10/01/14 @ 104.50)

   (BB-, B1)      10/01/18         9.000         667,700   
  1,000     

UCI International, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/15 @ 104.31)

   (CCC, B3)      02/15/19         8.625         1,005,000   
             

 

 

 
                7,487,527   
             

 

 

 

 

Beverages (0.3%)

           
  600     

Beverages & More, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/15/15 @ 105.00)‡

   (CCC+, Caa2)      11/15/18         10.000         606,750   
             

 

 

 

 

Brokerage (1.3%)

           
  1,000     

CCRE Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/15 @ 105.81)‡§

   (B, B1)      02/15/18         7.750         1,062,500   
  1,450     

Jefferies Finance LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 04/01/16 @ 105.53)‡

   (B+, B1)      04/01/20         7.375         1,515,250   
             

 

 

 
                2,577,750   
             

 

 

 

 

Building & Construction (0.2%)

           
  500     

K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes

   (CCC+, B1)      11/01/21         2.000         350,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Building Materials (3.1%)

           
  1,525     

Euramax International, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 01/31/14 @ 107.13)

   (B-, Caa2)      04/01/16         9.500         1,536,437   
  1,850     

Headwaters, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 04/01/15 @ 103.81)

   (B+, B2)      04/01/19         7.625         2,002,625   
  1,000     

Headwaters, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/16 @ 103.63)‡

   (CCC+, Caa2)      01/15/19         7.250         1,032,500   
  900     

International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/15 @ 104.25)‡§

   (B, B3)      10/15/17         8.500         956,250   
  750     

RSI Home Products, Inc., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 03/01/15 @ 105.16)‡

   (B+, B1)      03/01/18         6.875         789,375   
             

 

 

 
                6,317,187   
             

 

 

 

 

Chemicals (2.9%)

           
  500     

Chemtura Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/16 @ 104.31)

   (BB-, B1)      07/15/21         5.750         509,375   
  1,450     

GrafTech International Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/16 @ 103.19)§

   (BB+, Ba2)      11/15/20         6.375         1,493,500   
  500     

Ineos Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/15 @ 105.63)‡§

   (BB-, B1)      05/01/20         7.500         550,625   
  350     

Ineos Group Holdings S.A., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 103.25)‡§

   (B-, Caa1)      08/15/18         6.125         352,625   
  600     

JM Huber Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 11/01/15 @ 104.94)‡

   (BB, Ba3)      11/01/19         9.875         692,250   
  1,494     

Reichhold Industries, Inc., PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes‡

   (CCC+, NR)      05/08/17         11.000         874,051   
  1,000     

Taminco Global Chemical Corp., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 03/31/15 @ 107.31)‡

   (B-, Caa1)      03/31/20         9.750         1,140,000   
  150     

U.S. Coatings Acquisition, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/04/16 @ 105.53)‡§

   (B-, Caa1)      05/01/21         7.375         160,688   
             

 

 

 
                5,773,114   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

           

 

Consumer Products (2.3%)

           
$ 895     

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., PIK, Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/01/14 @ 102.00)

   (B-, Caa1)      11/01/17         7.750       $ 924,647   
  700     

Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., PIK, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/01/14 @ 102.00)‡

   (B-, Caa1)      11/01/17         7.750         723,188   
  1,375     

NBTY, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/14 @ 104.50)

   (B, B3)      10/01/18         9.000         1,514,219   
  750     

Ontex IV S.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/15/14 @ 103.75)‡

   (B, B1)      04/15/18         7.500         1,089,062   
  400     

Prestige Brands, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/16 @ 104.06)

   (B+, B2)      02/01/20         8.125         450,000   
             

 

 

 
                4,701,116   
             

 

 

 

 

Consumer/Commercial/Lease Financing (2.1%)

           
  750     

Cabot Financial Luxembourg S.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/01/15 @ 107.78)‡£

   (BB, B1)      10/01/19         10.375         1,434,726   
  1,000     

Fly Leasing Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/16 @ 105.06)

   (BB, B3)      12/15/20         6.750         1,017,500   
  500     

JLC Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/01/16 @ 105.16)‡

   (B, B2)      06/01/20         6.875         497,500   
  1,200     

The Milestone Aviation Group Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 12/15/15 @ 104.31)‡

   (NR, NR)      12/15/17         8.625         1,287,000   
             

 

 

 
                4,236,726   
             

 

 

 

 

Diversified Capital Goods (1.4%)

           
  750     

Anixter, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes

   (BB, Ba3)      05/01/19         5.625         792,188   
  1,550     

Belden, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/17 @ 102.75)‡

   (B+, Ba2)      09/01/22         5.500         1,526,750   
  4     

FCC Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 12/15/14 @ 100.00)‡^

   (CCC+, Ca)      12/15/15         13.000         3,858   
  509     

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/15 @ 104.38)

   (NR, B1)      09/01/20         8.750         572,625   
             

 

 

 
                2,895,421   
             

 

 

 

 

Electronics (0.3%)

           
  500     

CPI International, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/15 @ 104.00)

   (CCC+, B3)      02/15/18         8.000         525,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Energy - Exploration & Production (5.7%)

           
  750     

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/17 @ 103.38)

   (B-, B3)      04/15/21         6.750         789,375   
  1,400     

EP Energy Finance, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/01/16 @ 104.69)

   (B, B2)      05/01/20         9.375         1,622,250   
  1,975     

EPL Oil & Gas, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/15 @ 104.13)

   (B-, Caa1)      02/15/18         8.250         2,133,000   
  350     

Everest Acquisition Finance, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/15 @ 103.44)

   (B+, Ba3)      05/01/19         6.875         378,437   
  600     

Memorial Production Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/17 @ 103.81)‡

   (B-, Caa1)      05/01/21         7.625         619,500   
  550     

Oasis Petroleum, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/15 @ 103.63)

   (B, B3)      02/01/19         7.250         594,000   
  1,050     

PDC Energy, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/17 @ 103.88)

   (B-, B3)      10/15/22         7.750         1,139,250   
  1,200     

Stone Energy Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/17 @ 103.75)

   (B-, B3)      11/15/22         7.500         1,260,000   
  525     

Swift Energy Co., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/14 @ 101.19)§

   (B+, B3)      06/01/17         7.125         538,125   
  500     

Swift Energy Co., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/17 @ 103.94)

   (B+, B3)      03/01/22         7.875         497,500   
  1,124     

W&T Offshore, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/15 @ 104.25)§

   (B, B3)      06/15/19         8.500         1,194,250   
  650     

Whiting Petroleum Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/20 @ 100.00)

   (BB+, Ba2)      03/15/21         5.750         674,375   
             

 

 

 
                11,440,062   
             

 

 

 

 

Environmental (1.0%)

           
  1,800     

EnergySolutions LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/14 @ 105.38)

   (B+, Caa2)      08/15/18         10.750         1,930,500   
             

 

 

 

 

Food - Wholesale (0.8%)

           
  550     

Dole Food Co., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/01/15 @ 103.63)‡§

   (CCC+, Caa1)      05/01/19         7.250         549,312   
  600     

Sun Merger Sub., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/01/16 @ 104.41)‡

   (BB-, B2)      08/01/21         5.875         616,500   
  450     

Wells Enterprises, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/01/16 @ 105.06)‡

   (B+, B3)      02/01/20         6.750         457,875   
             

 

 

 
                1,623,687   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

           

 

Forestry & Paper (0.2%)

           
$ 1,000     

Stone & Webster, Inc.*

   (NR, NR)      10/23/19         0.000       $ 1,500   
  850     

Verso Paper, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 02/01/15 @ 104.38)§

   (CCC, Caa2)      02/01/19         8.750         297,500   
             

 

 

 
                299,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Gaming (1.8%)

           
  750     

Activision Blizzard, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/16 @ 104.22)‡

   (BB+, Ba2)      09/15/21         5.625         778,125   
  550     

Activision Blizzard, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/18 @ 103.06)‡

   (BB+, Ba2)      09/15/23         6.125         574,750   
  925     

Affinity Gaming Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 104.50)

   (B, NR)      05/15/18         9.000         994,375   
  605     

Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 11/15/14 @ 100.00)‡

   (B, Caa1)      11/15/19         7.250         594,412   
  600     

Churchill Downs, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/16 @ 104.03)‡

   (BB, B1)      12/15/21         5.375         612,000   
             

 

 

 
                3,553,662   
             

 

 

 

 

Gas Distribution (2.1%)

           
  1,500     

Energy Transfer Equity LP, Senior Secured Notes

   (BB, Ba2)      10/15/20         7.500         1,691,250   
  350     

Genesis Energy Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/17 @ 102.88)§

   (B, B1)      02/15/21         5.750         355,687   
  1,250     

Genesis Energy Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/14 @ 103.94)

   (B, B1)      12/15/18         7.875         1,353,125   
  750     

Holly Energy Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/16 @ 103.25)

   (BB-, B1)      03/01/20         6.500         787,500   
             

 

 

 
                4,187,562   
             

 

 

 

 

Health Facilities (2.5%)

           
  500     

MPT Finance Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/17 @ 103.19)

   (BB, Ba1)      02/15/22         6.375         520,000   
  860     

MPT Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/16 @ 103.44)§

   (BB, Ba1)      05/01/21         6.875         924,500   
  550     

Service Corp. International, Senior Unsecured Notes

   (BB-, B1)      11/15/21         8.000         633,875   
  700     

Symbion, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes

   (CCC+, Caa2)      08/23/15         11.000         704,375   
  1,175     

Symbion, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/14 @ 104.00)

   (B, B2)      06/15/16         8.000         1,251,375   
  1,000     

Tenet Healthcare Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes

   (CCC+, B3)      04/01/22         8.125         1,080,000   
             

 

 

 
                5,114,125   
             

 

 

 

 

Health Services (1.0%)

           
  350     

Capsugel Finance Co. S.C.A., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/14 @ 107.41)‡

   (B-, B3)      08/01/19         9.875         540,759   
  400     

inVentiv Health, Inc., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/14 @ 105.00)‡

   (CCC, Caa2)      08/15/18         11.000         356,000   
  1,000     

STHI Holding Corp., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 03/15/14 @ 106.00)‡

   (B, B2)      03/15/18         8.000         1,075,000   
             

 

 

 
                1,971,759   
             

 

 

 

 

Insurance Brokerage (0.8%)

           
  1,100     

A-S Merger Sub LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 12/15/15 @ 103.94)‡

   (CCC+, Caa2)      12/15/20         7.875         1,160,500   
  300     

Towergate Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/14 @ 101.00)‡£#

   (NR, B1)      02/15/18         6.014         496,875   
             

 

 

 
                1,657,375   
             

 

 

 

 

Leisure (0.6%)

           
  1,250     

Six Flags Entertainment Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/16 @ 103.94)‡

   (BB-, B3)      01/15/21         5.250         1,225,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Media - Cable (2.1%)

           
  150     

Cablevision Systems Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes

   (B+, B1)      04/15/18         7.750         168,000   
  600     

Cablevision Systems Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes§

   (B+, B1)      04/15/20         8.000         673,500   
  1,050     

CSC Holdings LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes

   (BB+, Ba3)      02/15/19         8.625         1,236,375   
  500     

Harron Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 04/01/16 @ 104.56)‡

   (B-, Caa1)      04/01/20         9.125         556,250   
  350     

Unitymedia NRW GmbH, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 03/15/15 @ 103.75)‡

   (BB-, Ba3)      03/15/19         7.500         382,375   
  1,200     

Virgin Media Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/18 @ 103.19)‡§

   (B, B2)      04/15/23         6.375         1,227,000   
             

 

 

 
                4,243,500   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

6


Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

           

 

Media - Diversified (1.2%)

           
$ 1,750     

Block Communications, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 02/01/16 @ 103.63)‡

   (BB-, Ba3)      02/01/20         7.250       $ 1,863,750   
  450     

National CineMedia LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 07/15/16 @ 103.94)

   (B, B2)      07/15/21         7.875         497,250   
             

 

 

 
                2,361,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Media - Services (0.8%)

           
  425     

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/17 @ 103.25)

   (B, B1)      11/15/22         6.500         432,969   
  1,075     

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/17 @ 103.25)

   (B, B1)      11/15/22         6.500         1,103,219   
             

 

 

 
                1,536,188   
             

 

 

 

 

Medical Products (0.7%)

           
  1,250     

Polymer Group, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/01/15 @ 103.88)

   (B, B1)      02/01/19         7.750         1,339,063   
             

 

 

 

 

Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (7.0%)

           
  1,350     

Boart Longyear Management Pty. Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/16 @ 103.50)‡§

   (B, B3)      04/01/21         7.000         1,022,625   
  700     

Boart Longyear Management Pty. Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes‡

   (BB-, B1)      10/01/18         10.000         735,000   
  1,600     

Calcipar S.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/15 @ 103.44)‡

   (BB, Ba3)      05/01/18         6.875         1,704,000   
  1,150     

Eldorado Gold Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 12/15/16 @ 103.06)‡§

   (BB, Ba3)      12/15/20         6.125         1,112,625   
  400     

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/15 @ 104.13)‡§

   (BB-, Ba3)      11/01/19         8.250         450,500   
  1,100     

Global Brass & Copper, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/16 @ 104.75)

   (B, B3)      06/01/19         9.500         1,259,500   
  1,000     

Kaiser Aluminum Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/16 @ 104.13)

   (BB-, Ba3)      06/01/20         8.250         1,135,000   
  1,841     

KGHM International Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/15 @ 103.88)‡

   (BB-, B1)      06/15/19         7.750         1,951,460   
  700     

Molycorp, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/16 @ 105.00)§

   (CCC+, B3)      06/01/20         10.000         698,250   
  1,500     

Noranda Aluminum Acquisition Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/16 @ 105.50)‡

   (CCC+, Caa1)      06/01/19         11.000         1,282,500   
  175     

Old AII, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes^ø

   (NR, NR)      12/15/14         9.000         18   
  675     

Old AII, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/14 @ 100.00)^ø

   (NR, NR)      12/15/16         10.000         67   
  1,700     

Taseko Mines Ltd., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/15 @ 103.88)

   (B, B3)      04/15/19         7.750         1,725,500   
  1,500     

Xinergy Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 104.63)‡

   (NR, NR)      05/15/19         9.250         1,057,500   
             

 

 

 
                14,134,545   
             

 

 

 

 

Oil Field Equipment & Services (4.7%)

           
  600     

Calfrac Holdings LP, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/15 @ 103.75)‡

   (BB-, B1)      12/01/20         7.500         615,000   
  1,200     

Pacific Drilling S.A., Reg S, Senior Unsecured Notes

   (NR, NR)      02/23/15         8.250         1,263,000   
  1,750     

Parker Drilling Co., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/14 @ 104.56)

   (B+, B1)      04/01/18         9.125         1,863,750   
  586     

Permian Holdings, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/15/15 @ 107.88)‡

   (B-, B3)      01/15/18         10.500         580,140   
  1,600     

Pioneer Energy Services Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/14 @ 104.94)

   (B+, B2)      03/15/18         9.875         1,704,000   
  1,000     

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/15 @ 104.31)‡§

   (B+, B1)      11/01/18         8.625         1,085,000   
  1,500     

Sidewinder Drilling, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/15/16 @ 104.88)‡

   (B-, B3)      11/15/19         9.750         1,335,000   
  1,000     

Trinidad Drilling Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/15 @ 103.94)‡

   (BB, B1)      01/15/19         7.875         1,067,500   
             

 

 

 
                9,513,390   
             

 

 

 

 

Oil Refining & Marketing (2.1%)

           
  2,000     

Coffeyville Finance, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 11/01/17 @ 103.25)§

   (B+, B2)      11/01/22         6.500         1,975,000   
  600     

Northern Tier Finance Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/15/2015 @ 105.34)§

   (BB-, B1)      11/15/20         7.125         630,000   
  1,500     

PBF Finance Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/15/16 @ 104.13)§

   (BB+, Ba3)      02/15/20         8.250         1,635,000   
             

 

 

 
                4,240,000   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

7


Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

           

 

Packaging (1.0%)

           
$ 500     

Ardagh MP Holdings U.S.A., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/15/16 @ 103.50)‡

   (CCC+, Caa1)      11/15/20         7.000       $ 507,500   
  300     

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/15 @ 104.63)‡

   (CCC+, Caa1)      10/15/20         9.250         451,106   
  350     

Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/14 @ 104.50)§

   (CCC+, Caa2)      04/15/19         9.000         377,125   
  300     

Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/14 @ 103.56)

   (B+, B1)      04/15/19         7.125         321,000   
  250     

Sealed Air Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/16 @ 104.19)‡

   (BB, B1)      09/15/21         8.375         285,000   
             

 

 

 
                1,941,731   
             

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Development & Management (0.5%)

           
  1,000     

Rialto Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/15 @ 103.50)‡

   (B, B2)      12/01/18         7.000         1,011,875   
             

 

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (1.0%)

           
  1,850     

CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/15 @ 103.63)

   (B, Ba3)      04/15/19         7.250         1,914,750   
             

 

 

 

 

Restaurants (0.8%)

           
  1,600     

Seminole Hard Rock International LLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/16 @ 104.41)‡

   (BB-, B2)      05/15/21         5.875         1,580,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Software/Services (5.8%)

           
  1,850     

Epicor Software Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/15 @ 104.31)

   (CCC+, Caa1)      05/01/19         8.625         2,016,500   
  1,125     

First Data Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/15/15 @ 103.69)‡

   (B+, B1)      06/15/19         7.375         1,203,750   
  650     

First Data Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/01/15 @ 105.06)‡

   (B+, B1)      11/01/20         6.750         679,250   
  400     

Infor U.S., Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/15 @ 107.03)

   (B-, Caa1)      04/01/19         9.375         452,000   
  625     

Infor U.S., Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/15 @ 107.50)

   (B-, Caa1)      04/01/19         10.000         968,871   
  1,523     

MedAssets, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/14 @ 104.00)

   (B, B3)      11/15/18         8.000         1,652,455   
  1,000     

NeuStar, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/18 @ 102.25)

   (BB-, Ba3)      01/15/23         4.500         907,500   
  1,003     

Serena Software, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/14 @ 100.00)

   (CCC+, Caa1)      03/15/16         10.375         1,008,015   
  400     

SSI Co-Issuer LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/14 @ 105.56)

   (CCC+, Caa1)      06/01/18         11.125         436,000   
  600     

SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/14 @ 103.69)

   (B, Caa1)      11/15/18         7.375         636,750   
  1,598     

Syniverse Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/15 @ 104.56)

   (B-, Caa1)      01/15/19         9.125         1,753,805   
             

 

 

 
                11,714,896   
             

 

 

 

 

Specialty Retail (1.3%)

           
  1,350     

Brown Shoe Co., Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/14 @ 105.34)

   (B+, B3)      05/15/19         7.125         1,441,125   
  1,050     

Penske Automotive Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/17 @ 102.88)

   (B, B2)      10/01/22         5.750         1,078,875   
             

 

 

 
                2,520,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Steel Producers/Products (0.8%)

           
  550     

JMC Steel Group, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 03/15/14 @ 106.19)‡§

   (B-, Caa1)      03/15/18         8.250         556,875   
  1,000     

Tempel Steel Co., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/15/14 @ 109.00)‡

   (B-, Caa1)      08/15/16         12.000         970,000   
             

 

 

 
                1,526,875   
             

 

 

 

 

Support-Services (4.3%)

           
  600     

CDL Acquisition Co., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/15/16 @ 106.19)‡

   (B+, B2)      10/15/18         8.250         618,000   
  1,250     

CoreLogic, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/16 @ 103.63)

   (B+, B1)      06/01/21         7.250         1,362,500   
  500     

Emdeon, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/31/15 @ 105.50)§

   (CCC+, Caa1)      12/31/19         11.000         581,250   
  750     

Garda World Security Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/16 @ 105.44)‡

   (B-, B3)      11/15/21         7.250         759,375   
  356     

H&E Equipment Services, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/17 @ 103.50)

   (B+, B3)      09/01/22         7.000         389,820   
  750     

Iron Mountain, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/18 @ 103.00)

   (BB-, Ba1)      08/15/23         6.000         772,500   

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

8


Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS

           

 

Support-Services

           
$ 500     

Sabre, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 106.38)‡

   (B, B1)      05/15/19         8.500       $ 556,875   
  950     

Safway Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 103.50)‡

   (B, B3)      05/15/18         7.000         1,007,000   
  325     

The Geo Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/16 @ 103.31)

   (B+, B1)      02/15/21         6.625         345,312   
  975     

The Geo Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/18 @ 102.56)

   (B+, B1)      04/01/23         5.125         906,750   
  1,200     

United Rentals North America, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/16 @ 103.69)

   (BB-, B2)      05/15/20         7.375         1,336,500   
             

 

 

 
                8,635,882   
             

 

 

 

 

Telecom - Integrated/Services (2.0%)

           
  350     

Hellas Telecommunications Luxembourg II S.C.A., Rule 144A, Subordinated Notes‡^ø

   (NR, NR)      01/15/15         0.000           
  600     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/15 @ 103.63)

   (B+, B3)      04/01/19         7.250         651,000   
  750     

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/16 @ 103.75)§

   (B+, B3)      04/01/21         7.500         830,625   
  250     

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/15 @ 103.38)‡§

   (B-, Caa2)      06/01/18         6.750         266,875   
  800     

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/17 @ 103.88)‡§

   (B-, Caa2)      06/01/21         7.750         861,000   
  400     

Telesat LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 05/15/14 @ 103.00)‡

   (B, B3)      05/15/17         6.000         417,500   
  950     

Zayo Capital, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 07/01/15 @ 104.06)

   (B, B1)      01/01/20         8.125         1,045,000   
             

 

 

 
                4,072,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Telecom - Wireless (1.2%)

           
  800     

Altice Financing S.A., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/16 @ 104.88)‡

   (BB-, B1)      01/15/22         6.500         810,000   
  800     

Sprint Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes‡

   (BB-, B1)      06/15/24         7.125         814,000   
  350     

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 07/15/14 @ 102.94)‡

   (B+, B3)      07/15/17         11.750         513,689   
  250     

Wind Acquisition Finance S.A., Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 07/15/14 @ 102.94)‡

   (B+, B3)      07/15/17         11.750         266,250   
             

 

 

 
                2,403,939   
             

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications Equipment (1.5%)

           
  1,200     

Avaya, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/01/15 @ 103.50)‡

   (B, B1)      04/01/19         7.000         1,182,000   
  1,700     

Brightstar Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/14 @ 104.75)‡

   (B+, B1)      12/01/16         9.500         1,878,500   
             

 

 

 
                3,060,500   
             

 

 

 

 

Textiles & Apparel (0.3%)

           
  150     

IT Holding Finance S.A., Company Guaranteed Notesø

   (NR, NR)      11/15/25         9.875         2,036   
  500     

Takko Luxembourg 2 S.C.A., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/15/16 @ 104.94)‡

   (B-, B3)      04/15/19         9.875         678,296   
             

 

 

 
                680,332   
             

 

 

 

 

Theaters & Entertainment (1.3%)

           
  800     

AMC Entertainment, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/14 @ 104.38)§

   (B-, B2)      06/01/19         8.750         859,000   
  857     

AMC Entertainment, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/15 @ 104.88)

   (CCC+, Caa1)      12/01/20         9.750         984,479   
  650     

Carmike Cinemas, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 05/15/15 @ 105.53)§

   (B, B2)      05/15/19         7.375         711,750   
             

 

 

 
                2,555,229   
             

 

 

 

 

Tobacco (0.3%)

           
  650     

Vector Group Ltd., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/15/16 @ 105.81)§

   (B+, Ba3)      02/15/21         7.750         690,625   
             

 

 

 

 

Transportation - Excluding Air/Rail (0.2%)

           
  400     

Navios Maritime Finance II U.S., Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 01/15/17 @ 105.53)‡

   (BB-, B1)      01/15/22         7.375         403,000   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $150,331,251)

              153,939,018   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

BANK LOANS (11.2%)

           

 

Banking (0.5%)

           
$ 1,000     

Ascensus, Inc.#

   (CCC+, Caa1)      12/11/20         9.000       $ 1,021,250   
             

 

 

 

 

Chemicals (2.0%)

           
  1,000     

Oxbow Carbon & Minerals Holdings, Inc.#

   (BB-, B2)      01/18/20         8.000         1,020,630   
  2,000     

Ravago Holdings America, Inc.#

   (BB-, B2)      12/18/20         3.500         2,005,000   
  1,000     

Royal Adhesives and Sealants#

   (CCC+, Caa2)      01/31/19         9.750         1,012,500   
             

 

 

 
                4,038,130   
             

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products (0.8%)

           
  1,500     

Ranpak Corp.#

   (B-, Caa1)      04/23/20         8.500         1,545,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Electronics (0.8%)

           
  1,500     

Fidji Luxembourg Sarl#

   (BB-, B1)      12/25/20         6.250         1,511,250   
             

 

 

 

 

Energy - Exploration & Production (0.7%)

           
  1,000     

Delek Benelux B.V.#

   (NR, NR)      02/08/17         5.357         1,377,949   
             

 

 

 

 

Food - Wholesale (0.2%)

           
  500     

Del Monte Foods, Inc.#

   (CCC+, Caa1)      07/26/21         8.250         506,250   
             

 

 

 

 

Gaming (0.5%)

           
  1,000     

CKX Entertainment, Inc.#

   (B+, B1)      06/21/17         9.000         910,000   
             

 

 

 

 

Hotels (0.6%)

           
  1,250     

Four Seasons Hotels Ltd.#

   (B-, Caa1)      12/27/20         6.250         1,282,812   
             

 

 

 

 

Investments & Misc. Financial Services (0.3%)

           
  658     

StoneRiver Group LP#

   (CCC+, Caa1)      05/29/20         8.500         665,163   
             

 

 

 

 

Leisure (0.0%)

           
  5     

Technicolor S.A.^

   (CCC+, NR)      05/26/17         9.350         4,120   
             

 

 

 

 

Machinery (0.6%)

           
  1,250     

CPM Holdings, Inc.#

   (B, Caa1)      03/01/18         10.250         1,264,063   
             

 

 

 

 

Media - Diversified (0.5%)

           
  433     

Flint Group Holdings Sarl#

   (NR, NR)      06/28/18         7.396         410,966   
  597     

Flint Group Holdings Sarl#

   (NR, NR)      12/31/18         7.396         530,861   
             

 

 

 
                941,827   
             

 

 

 

 

Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.5%)

           
  1,000     

Shelf Drilling Holdings Ltd.#

   (B+, B2)      10/08/18         10.000         1,016,250   
             

 

 

 

 

Printing & Publishing (0.1%)

           
  69     

hibu PLC#

   (NR, NR)      07/31/14         0.000         15,271   
  1,207     

hibu PLC#

   (NR, NR)      07/31/14         3.917         266,186   
             

 

 

 
                281,457   
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Par
(000)

        

Ratings†
(S&P/Moody’s)

  

Maturity

    

Rate%

    

Value

 

 

BANK LOANS

           

 

Software/Services (1.4%)

           
$ 769     

Decision Insight Information Group U.S.#

   (B, B1)      01/04/17         7.000       $ 768,611   
  1,000     

SafeNet, Inc.#

   (B, B3)      04/12/15         6.236         998,755   
  1,000     

Wall Street Systems Holdings, Inc.#

   (B-, Caa2)      10/25/20         9.250         1,009,675   
             

 

 

 
                2,777,041   
             

 

 

 

 

Specialty Retail (0.8%)

           
  1,500     

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.#

   (CCC, Caa2)      03/31/20         8.500         1,533,435   
             

 

 

 

 

Telecom - Integrated/Services (0.5%)

           
  1,000     

LTS Buyer LLC#

   (CCC+, Caa1)      03/28/21         8.000         1,011,670   
             

 

 

 

 

Telecom - Wireless (0.4%)

           
  1,000     

Maritime Telecommunications Network, Inc.#

   (B+, NR)      03/04/16         7.500         870,000   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL BANK LOANS (Cost $22,201,860)

              22,557,667   
             

 

 

 

 

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (8.6%)

           

 

Collateralized Debt Obligations (8.6%)

           
  750     

Apidos CLO XIV, 2013-14A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      04/15/25         4.644         668,900   
  1,000     

Babson CLO Ltd., 2013-IA, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      04/20/25         4.642         924,753   
  1,000     

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd., 2012-4A, Rule 144A‡

   (NR, NR)      01/20/25         0.000         950,000   
  2,000     

CIFC Funding Ltd., 2012-2X#

   (BB-, NR)      12/05/24         6.241         2,005,103   
  1,000     

ECP CLO Ltd., 2013-5A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      01/20/25         4.442         907,895   
  1,000     

Emerson Park CLO Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      07/15/25         5.113         935,082   
  1,000     

Finn Square CLO Ltd., 2012-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      12/24/23         5.298         951,241   
  1,000     

Gale Force 4 CLO Ltd., 2007-4A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BBB, Ba1)      08/20/21         3.737         976,923   
  1,000     

Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding Ltd., 2012-2A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      12/20/24         5.645         950,671   
  1,000     

ING Investment Management CLO Ltd., 2011-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      06/22/21         4.746         924,953   
  1,000     

Jamestown CLO Ltd., 2013-3A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB-, NR)      01/15/26         4.843         898,269   
  1,000     

JFIN CLO Ltd., 2013-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      01/20/25         4.992         919,921   
  1,000     

OZLM Funding Ltd., 2013-5A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      01/17/26         5.028         914,913   
  1,000     

Shackleton I CLO Ltd., 2012-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BBB, NR)      08/14/23         4.989         1,003,886   
  1,500     

Shackleton I CLO Ltd., 2012-1A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      08/14/23         6.439         1,490,608   
  1,000     

Shackleton II CLO Ltd., 2012-2A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      10/20/23         5.442         953,857   
  1,000     

Venture X CLO Ltd., 2012-12A, Rule 144A‡#

   (BB, NR)      02/28/24         5.538         954,853   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $16,825,645)

              17,331,828   
             

 

 

 

Number of
Shares

                               

 

COMMON STOCKS (0.3%)

           

 

Automakers (0.0%)

           
  1,219     

Safelite Realty Corp.^*

                
             

 

 

 

 

Building & Construction (0.1%)

           
  14,400     

Ashton Woods U.S.A. LLC, Class B^*

              214,704   
             

 

 

 

 

Building Materials (0.0%)

           
  372     

Dayton Superior Corp.^*

                
             

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Schedule of Investments (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Number of
Shares

                           

Value

 

 

COMMON STOCKS

           

 

Chemicals (0.1%)

           
  4,893     

Huntsman Corp.

            $ 120,368   
             

 

 

 

 

Gaming (0.0%)

           
  36,250     

Majestic Holdco LLC*

              30,812   
  1,500     

Progressive Gaming International Corp.*

              3   
             

 

 

 
                30,815   
             

 

 

 

 

Media - Broadcast (0.1%)

           
  26,986     

Cumulus Media, Inc., Class A§*

              208,602   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $375,436)

              574,489   
             

 

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK (0.0%)

           

 

Building Materials (0.0%)

           
  413     

Dayton Superior Corp.^* (Cost $156,000)

                
             

 

 

 

 

WARRANT (0.0%)

           

 

Printing & Publishing (0.0%)

           
  3,871     

The Readers Digest Association, Inc., strike price $0.00, expires 02/19/14^* (Cost $—)

                
             

 

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (12.4%)

           
  18,581,262     

State Street Navigator Prime Portfolio, 0.14%§§

              18,581,262   

Par
(000)

             

Maturity

    

Rate%

        
$ 6,264     

State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit

        01/02/14         0.010         6,264,000   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $24,845,262)

              24,845,262   
             

 

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (109.2%) (Cost $214,735,454)

              219,248,264   

 

LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-9.2%)

              (18,468,760
             

 

 

 

 

NET ASSETS (100.0%)

            $ 200,779,504   
             

 

 

 

INVESTMENT ABBREVIATIONS

NR = Not Rated

PIK = Payment in Kind

Reg S = Regulation S

 

 

 

Credit ratings given by the Standard & Poor’s Division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) are unaudited.

 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At December 31, 2013, these securities amounted to a value of $82,652,097 or 41.2% of net assets.

 

§ Security or portion thereof is out on loan (see Note 2-I).

 

This security is denominated in Euro.

 

£ This security is denominated in British Pound.

 

^ Not readily marketable security; security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under the direction of, the Board of Directors.

 

* Non-income producing security.

 

# Variable rate obligations - The interest rate is the rate as of December 31, 2013.

 

ø Bond is currently in default.

 

§§ Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan. The rate shown is the annualized one-day yield at December 31, 2013.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

December 31, 2013

 

 

Assets

  

Investments at value, including collateral for securities on loan of $18,581,262
(Cost $214,735,454) (Note 2)

   $         219,248,264 1 

Cash

     562   

Foreign currency at value (cost $1,623,338)

     1,626,338   

Dividend and interest receivable

     2,999,364   

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 2)

     3,615   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     16,063   
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     223,894,206   
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Advisory fee payable (Note 3)

     237,979   

Administrative services fee payable (Note 3)

     10,034   

Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2)

     18,581,262   

Payable for investments purchased

     3,960,000   

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 2)

     213,228   

Accrued expenses

     112,199   
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     23,114,702   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Applicable to 52,240,353 shares outstanding

   $ 200,779,504   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

  

Capital stock, $.001 par value (Note 6)

     52,240   

Paid-in capital (Note 6)

     244,857,199   

Accumulated net investment loss

     (109,272

Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions

     (48,329,454

Net unrealized appreciation from investments and foreign currency translations

     4,308,791   
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 200,779,504   
  

 

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($200,779,504 / 52,240,353)

     $3.84   
  

 

 

 

Market Price Per Share

     $3.56   
  

 

 

 

 

 

1  Including $18,181,594 of securities on loan.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013

 

 

Investment Income (Note 2)

  

Interest

   $         16,102,141   

Dividends

     8,356   

Securities lending (net of rebates)

     65,890   

Foreign taxes withheld

     (1,828
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     16,174,559   
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Investment advisory fees (Note 3)

     965,658   

Administrative services fees (Note 3)

     59,234   

Directors’ fees

     123,841   

Legal fees

     103,593   

Printing fees (Note 3)

     91,182   

Transfer agent fees

     51,852   

Audit and tax fees

     50,833   

Custodian fees

     28,933   

Stock exchange listing fees

     16,194   

Insurance expense

     8,181   

Commitment fees (Note 4)

     636   

Miscellaneous expense

     4,968   
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,505,105   
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     14,669,454   
  

 

 

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency Related Items

  

Net realized loss from investments

     (760,374

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

     (117,217

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments

     3,479,253   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations

     (154,575
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments and foreign currency related items

     2,447,087   
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 17,116,541   
  

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the Year
Ended
  December 31, 2013  
     For the Year
Ended
  December 31, 2012  
 

From Operations

     

Net investment income

   $ 14,669,454       $ 15,805,731   

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (877,591      3,417,267   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments and foreign currency translations

     3,324,678         6,997,579   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     17,116,541         26,220,577   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

From Dividends and Distributions

     

Dividends from net investment income

     (14,699,374      (15,928,602

Return of capital

     (654,087        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

     (15,353,461      (15,928,602
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6)

     

Issuance of 15,453 and 14,744 shares through the directors compensation plan (Note 3)

     59,121         55,281   

Net proceeds from at-the-market offering cost (Note 7)

     8,300,803           

At-the-market offering costs

     (186,016        

Reinvestment of dividends

     170,002         314,200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     8,343,910         369,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets

     10,106,990         10,661,456   

Net Assets

     

Beginning of year

     190,672,514         180,011,058   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

End of year

   $ 200,779,504       $ 190,672,514   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated net investment loss

   $ (109,272    $ (592,283
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Financial Highlights

 

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Per share operating performance

          

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $ 3.80      $ 3.60      $ 3.70      $ 3.56      $ 2.52   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS

          

Net investment income

     0.28        0.32        0.30        0.32        0.31   

Net gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency related items
(both realized and unrealized)

     0.05        0.20        (0.11     0.17        1.07   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total from investment activities

     0.33        0.52        0.19        0.49        1.38   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LESS DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

          

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.29     (0.32     (0.29     (0.35     (0.30

Return of capital

     (0.01                          (0.04
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.30     (0.32     (0.29     (0.35     (0.34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

          

Increase to Net Asset Value due to Shares Issued through at-the-market offerings

     0.01                               
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year

   $ 3.84      $ 3.80      $ 3.60      $ 3.70      $ 3.56   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Per share market value, end of year

   $ 3.56      $ 4.03      $ 3.65      $ 3.56      $ 3.36   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN1

          

Net asset value

     9.34     14.95     5.35     14.71     58.07

Market value

     (4.42 )%      20.24     11.02     16.94     63.46

RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA

          

Net assets, end of year (000s omitted)

   $ 200,780      $ 190,673      $ 180,011      $ 184,943      $ 177,654   

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

     0.76     0.75     0.73     0.76     0.73

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     7.40     8.49     8.09     8.76     10.14

Portfolio turnover rate

     69     67     57     86     54

 

 

1 Total investment return at net asset value is based on changes in the net asset value of Fund shares and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment return at market value is based on changes in the market price at which the Fund’s shares traded on the stock exchange during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any, at actual prices pursuant to the Fund’s dividend reinvestment program. Because the Fund’s shares trade in the stock market based on investor demand, the Fund may trade at a price higher or lower than its NAV. Therefore, returns are calculated based on share price and NAV.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2013

 

 

Note 1. Organization

Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) was incorporated on February 11, 1987 and is registered as a diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The investment objective of the Fund is to seek current income through investment primarily in debt securities.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

A) SECURITY VALUATION — The net asset value of the Fund is determined daily as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (the “Exchange”) on each day the Exchange is open for business. The valuations for fixed income securities (which may include, but are not limited to, corporate, government, municipal, mortgage-backed, collateralized mortgage obligations and asset-backed securities) and certain derivative instruments are typically the prices supplied by independent third party pricing services, which may use market prices or broker/dealer quotations or a variety of valuation techniques and methodologies. The independent third party pricing services use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar securities. Short-term fixed income securities that will mature in 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost. Structured note agreements are valued in accordance with a dealer-supplied valuation based on changes in the value of the underlying index. Futures contracts are valued daily at the settlement price established by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward contracts are valued at the London closing spot rates and the London closing forward point rates on a daily basis. The currency forward contract pricing model derives the differential in point rates to the expiration date of the forward and calculates its present value. The forward is valued at the net of the present value and the spot rate and are generally categorized as Level 2. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are valued at the last reported sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. The Fund may utilize a service provided by an independent third party which has been approved by the Board of Directors to fair value certain securities. When fair value pricing is employed, the prices of securities used by the Fund to calculate its net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same securities. If independent third party pricing services are unable to supply prices for a portfolio investment, or if the prices supplied are deemed by the investment adviser to be unreliable, the market price may be determined by the investment adviser using quotations from one or more broker/dealers or at the transaction price if the security has recently been purchased and no value has yet been obtained from a pricing service or pricing broker. When reliable prices are not readily available, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the Fund calculates its net asset value, the Fund values these securities as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors.

The Fund uses valuation techniques to measure fair value that are consistent with the market approach and/or income approach, depending on the type of security and the particular circumstance. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable securities. The income approach uses valuation techniques to discount estimated future cash flows to present value.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

GAAP established a disclosure hierarchy that categorizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to value assets and liabilities at measurement date. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

    Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

    Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

 

    Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2013 in valuing the Fund’s assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3     Total  

Investments in Securities

          

Corporate Bonds

   $       $ 153,935,075       $ 3,943      $ 153,939,018   

Bank Loans

             15,565,285         6,992,382  #      22,557,667   

Asset Backed Securities

             17,331,828                17,331,828   

Common Stocks

     328,973         30,812         214,704        574,489   

Preferred Stock

             0                0   

Warrants

             0                0   

Short-Term Investments

             24,845,262                24,845,262   

Other Financial Instruments *

          

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

             (209,613             (209,613
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 328,973       $ 211,498,649       $ 7,211,029      $ 219,038,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

  * Other financial instruments include unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts.
  # Valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used by third party vendors or brokers were not provided to the adviser.

The following is a reconciliation of investments as of December 31, 2013 in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the ending value of any security or instrument where a change in the level has occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.

 

     Corporate
Bonds
     Bank
Loans
     Common
Stocks
     Preferred
Stock
     Warrants      Total  

Balance as of December 31, 2012

   $ 130       $       $ 108,720       $ 0       $ 0       $ 108,850   

Accrued discounts/premiums

             9,605                                 9,605   

Purchases

             3,346,630                                 3,346,630   

Sales

     (151                                      (151

Realized Gain/(Loss)

     (433,955                                      (433,955

Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)

     434,061         84,135         105,984         0                 624,180   

Transfers Into Level 3

     3,858         3,552,012                                 3,555,870   

Transfers Out of Level 3

                                               
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2013

   $ 3,943       $ 6,992,382       $ 214,704       $       $ 0       $ 7,211,029   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)
from investments still held as of December 31, 2013

   $ 31       $ 84,135       $ 105,984       $ 0       $ 0       $ 190,150   

The Fund follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amendments to authoritative guidance which require the Fund to disclose details of transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements and Level 2 and Level 3 measurements and the reasons for the transfers. For the year ended December 31, 2013, there were no significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2, but there was $3,555,870 transferred in from

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Level 2 to Level 3, due to lack of observable market data because of decrease in market activity. All transfers are assumed to occur at the end of the reporting period.

B) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES — The Fund adopted amendments to authoritative guidance on disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities which require that the fund disclose (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and hedging activities are accounted for, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedging activities affect the Fund’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund’s derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting as they are held at fair value.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2013

 

         Asset Derivatives             Liability Derivatives  
         Balance Sheet Location    Fair Value             Balance Sheet Location    Fair Value  

Currency Contracts

    

Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts

   $ 3,615           

Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts

   $ 213,228   
       

 

 

            

 

 

 

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations

 

         Location   

Realized

Gain/Loss

          Location   

Net Unrealized
Appreciation/

Depreciation

 

Currency Contracts

    

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

   $ (58,952      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations

   $ (156,758
       

 

 

          

 

 

 

The notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts at year ended December 31, 2013 are reflected in the Notes to Financial Statements. The notional amounts of forward foreign currency contracts at each month end throughout the reporting period averaged approximately 4.6% of net assets of the Fund.

The Fund is a party to International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements (“Master Agreements”) with certain counterparties that govern over-the-counter derivative (including Total Return, Credit Default and Interest Rate Swaps) and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. Termination events applicable to the Fund may occur upon a decline in the Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time.

The following table presents by counterparty the Fund’s derivative assets net of related collateral held by the Fund at December 31, 2013:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in the
Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
(a)
     Financial
Instruments
and Derivatives
Available for Offset
     Collateral
Received
(b)
     Net Amount
of Derivative
Assets
 

Morgan Stanley

   $ 3,615       $ (3,615    $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

The following table presents by counterparty the Fund’s derivative liabilities net of related collateral pledged by the Fund at December 31, 2013:

 

Counterparty

   Gross Amounts of
Liabilities Presented in
the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities
(a)
     Financial
Instruments
and Derivatives
Available for Offset
     Collateral
Pledged
(b)
     Net Amount
of Derivative
Liabilities
 

Morgan Stanley

   $ 213,228       $ (3,615    $       $ 209,613   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  (a)  Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are included.
  (b)  The actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amounts shown.

C) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS — The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the current prevailing exchange rates. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the current exchange rate at the end of the period. Translation gains or losses resulting from changes in the exchange rate during the reporting period and realized gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are reported in the results of operations for the current period. The Fund does not isolate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in equity securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rate from that which is due to changes in market prices of equity securities. The Fund isolates that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in debt securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rate from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities.

D) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME/EXPENSE — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income/expense is recorded on the accrual basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts using the effective interest method. Dividend income/expense is recorded on the ex-dividend date. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes.

E) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Fund declares and pays dividends on a monthly basis and records them on ex-date. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. However, to the extent that a net realized capital gain can be reduced by a capital loss carryforward, such gain will not be distributed. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

The Fund’s dividend policy is to distribute substantially all of its net investment income to its shareholders on a monthly basis. However, in order to provide shareholders with a more consistent yield to the current trading price of shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, the Fund may at times pay out less than the entire amount of net investment income earned in any particular month and may at times in any month pay out such accumulated but undistributed income in addition to net investment income earned in that month. As a result, the dividends paid by the Fund for any particular month may be more or less than the amount of net investment income earned by the Fund during such month.

F) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — No provision is made for federal taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders, which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.

In order to qualify as a RIC under the Code, the Fund must meet certain requirements regarding the source of its income, the diversification of its assets and the distribution of its income. One of these requirements is that the

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Fund derive at least 90% of its gross income for each taxable year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, other income derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock, securities or currencies or net income derived from interests in certain publicly traded partnerships (“Qualifying Income”).

The Fund adopted the authoritative guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and recognizes a tax benefit or liability from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority’s widely understood administrative practices and procedures. The Fund has reviewed its current tax positions and has determined that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. The Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

G) SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG, pools available cash into a short-term variable rate time deposit issued by State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), the Fund’s custodian. The short-term time deposit issued by SSB is a variable rate account classified as a short-term investment.

H) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS — The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency. The Fund will enter into forward foreign currency contracts primarily for hedging foreign currency risk. Forward foreign currency contracts are adjusted by the daily forward exchange rate of the underlying currency and any gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until the contract settlement date or an offsetting position is entered into. At December 31, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

 

Forward Foreign
Currency to be
Purchased (Local)

    

Forward Foreign
Currency to be
Sold (Local)

     Expiration
Date
    

Counterparty

   Value on
Settlement Date
     Current
Value
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

EUR

     375,000       USD      513,113         01/15/14       Morgan Stanley    $ 513,113       $ 516,728       $ 3,615   

USD

     7,677,249       EUR      5,675,000         01/15/14       Morgan Stanley      (7,677,249      (7,819,819      (142,570

USD

     1,867,004       GBP      1,170,000         01/15/14       Morgan Stanley      (1,867,004      (1,937,662      (70,658
                       

 

 

 
                        $ (209,613
                       

 

 

 

Currency Abbreviations:

EUR = Euro

GBP = British Pound

USD = United States Dollar

I) SECURITIES LENDING — Loans of securities are required at all times to be secured by collateral at least equal to 102% of the market value of domestic securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon) and 105% of the market value of foreign securities on loan (including any accrued interest thereon). Cash collateral received by the Fund in connection with securities lending activity may be pooled together with cash collateral for other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse and may be invested in a variety of investments, including funds advised by SSB, the Fund’s securities lending agent, or money market instruments. However, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund’s securities lending agent. As of December 31, 2013, the Fund had investment securities on loan with a fair value of $18,181,594 and a related liability of $18,581,262 for collateral received on securities loaned, both of which are presented gross on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The carrying value of the collateral for securities loaned approximates fair value which would have been considered level 2 under the fair value hierarchy if the collateral for securities loaned were carried at fair value. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the securities loaned.

The Fund’s securities lending arrangement provides that the Fund and SSB will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. During the year ended December 31, 2013, total earnings from the Fund’s investment in cash collateral received in connection with securities lending arrangements was $82,152, of which $4,678 was rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Fund retained $65,890 in income from the cash collateral investment, and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $11,584. Securities lending income is accrued as earned.

J) OTHER — Lower-rated debt securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”) possess speculative characteristics and are subject to greater market fluctuations and risk of lost income and principal than higher-rated debt securities for a variety of reasons. Also, during an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers may experience financial stress which would adversely affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet projected business goals and to obtain additional financing.

In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and changes can be expected to result in increased volatility of market prices of lower-rated debt securities and the Fund’s net asset value.

K) NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS — On June 7, 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. The amendment sets forth a new approach for determining whether a public or private company is an investment company and sets certain measurement and disclosure requirements for an investment company. The ASU is effective in annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those annual reporting periods. Management is currently evaluating the implications of these changes but believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its financial statements.

L) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS — In preparing the financial statements as of December 31, 2013, management considered the impact of subsequent events for potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements through the date of release of this report. No such events requiring recognition or disclosure were identified through the date of the release of this report.

Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

Credit Suisse serves as investment adviser for the Fund. For its investment advisory services, Credit Suisse is entitled to receive a fee from the Fund at a rate per annum, computed weekly and paid quarterly as follows: 0.50% of the lower of the weekly stock price (market value) of the Fund’s outstanding shares or its average weekly net assets. For the year ended December 31, 2013, investment advisory fees earned were $965,658.

SSB serves as Accounting and Administrative Agent for the Fund. For its administrative services, SSB receives a fee, exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, calculated in total for all the Credit Suisse funds/portfolios co-administered by SSB and allocated based upon the relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the year ended December 31, 2013, administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) with respect to the Fund were $59,234.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

The Independent Directors receive fifty percent (50%) of their annual retainer in the form of shares. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 15,453 shares and 14,744 shares were issued through the Directors’ compensation plan, respectively. Directors as a group own less than 1% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.

Merrill Corporation (“Merrill”), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, has been engaged by the Fund to provide certain financial printing services. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Merrill was paid $46,795 for its services by the Fund. This amount was included in the printing fees presented on the Statement of Operations.

Note 4. Line of Credit

The Fund, together with other funds/portfolios advised by Credit Suisse (collectively, the “Participating Funds”), participates in a committed, unsecured line of credit facility (“Credit Facility”), in an aggregated amount of $20 million for temporary or emergency purposes with SSB. Under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Participating Funds pay an aggregate commitment fee on the average unused amount of the Credit Facility, which is allocated among the Participating Funds in such manner as is determined by the governing Boards of the Participating Funds. In addition, the Participating Funds pay interest on borrowings at the Overnight Federal Funds rate or the Overnight LIBOR rate plus a spread. At December 31, 2013, and during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund had no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended December 31, 2013, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were $139,573,508 and $132,232,896, respectively.

Note 6. Fund Shares

The Fund has one class of shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share; one hundred million shares are authorized. Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31, 2013
     For the Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 

Shares issued through the Directors compensation plan

     15,453         14,744   

Shares issued through at-the-market offerings

     2,034,748           

Shares issued through reinvestment of dividends

     43,793         84,475   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase

     2,093,994         99,219   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 7. Shelf Offering

On January 22, 2013, the Fund’s “shelf” registration was declared effective by the SEC. The shelf registration statement enables the Fund to issue up to $40 million in shares of common stocks through one or more public offerings. Shares may be offered at prices and terms to be set forth in one or more supplements to the Fund’s prospectus included in the shelf registration statement. On February 1, 2013, the Fund filed a prospectus supplement relating to an at-the-market offering of the Fund’s shares of common stock. Any proceeds raised through such offering will be used for investment purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund had offered and sold 2,034,748 shares of common stock in at-the-market offerings, resulting in proceeds (net of commissions) of $8,300,803.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

December 31, 2013

 

 

Note 8. Federal Income Taxes

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

The tax characteristics of dividends and distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, by the Fund were as follows:

 

Ordinary Income      Return of Capital Gain  
2013   2012      2013     2012  
$14,699,374   $ 15,928,602       $ 654,087      $   

The tax basis components of distributable earnings differ from the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities by temporary book/tax differences. These differences are primarily due to income from defaulted bonds and forward contracts marked to market. At December 31, 2013, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Accumulated realized loss

   $ (48,539,067

Unrealized appreciation

     4,409,132   
  

 

 

 
   $ (44,129,935
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2013, the Fund had $1,582,513 unlimited Long-Term capital loss carryforward as well as the following short-term capital loss carryforwards available to offset possible future capital gains:

 

Expiring December 31,
2014   2016   2017   2018
$10,609,938   $16,896,140   $18,951,117   $499,359

During the tax year ended December 31, 2013, the Fund had expired $1,495,249 of the capital loss carryforwards.

At December 31, 2013, the cost of investments (excluding foreign currency related transactions) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of Investments

   $ 214,844,726   
  

 

 

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 8,841,737   

Unrealized depreciation

     (4,438,199
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 4,403,538   
  

 

 

 

At December 31, 2013, the Fund reclassified $512,931 from net investment loss and $982,705 from accumulated net realized loss from investments to paid in capital, to adjust for current period permanent book/tax differences which arose principally from sales of defaulted bonds, foreign currency gain/(loss), partnership basis adjustments, return of capital distribution and expiration of capital loss carryforwards. Net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

Note 9. Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Fund may provide general indemnifications pursuant to certain contracts and organizational documents. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) at December 31, 2013, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Fund’s management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2013 by correspondence with the custodian, agent banks and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

February 27, 2014

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

 

 

In approving the renewal of the current Advisory Agreement for the Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), the Board of Directors of the Fund (the “Board”), including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Directors”), at a meeting held on November 11 and 12, 2013, considered the following factors:

Investment Advisory Fee Rates and Expenses

The Board reviewed and considered the contractual investment advisory fee rate of 0.50% (the “Gross Advisory Fee”) for the Fund in light of the extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”). The Board noted that Credit Suisse had contractually agreed to base its current investment advisory fee upon the lower of the Fund’s average weekly stock price or its average weekly net assets.

Additionally, the Board received and considered information comparing the Gross Advisory Fee, the combined Gross Advisory Fee and gross administration fee (together, the “Gross Management Fee”), the Gross Management Fee less waivers and/or reimbursements (the “Net Management Fee”), and the Fund’s net total expenses with those of funds in the relevant expense group (“Expense Group”) provided by an independent provider of investment company data. The Board also received and considered information comparing the Fund’s net total expenses and Net Management Fee to the funds in the relevant Morningstar category (“Morningstar Category”). The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used to arrive at the funds included in the Expense Group and the Morningstar Category.

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services under the Advisory Agreement

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also noted information received at regular meetings throughout the year related to the services rendered by Credit Suisse. The Board reviewed background information about Credit Suisse, including its Form ADV Part 2 – Disclosure Brochure and Brochure Supplement. The Board considered the background and experience of Credit Suisse’s senior management and the expertise of, and the amount of attention given to the Fund by, senior personnel of Credit Suisse. In addition, the Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Fund management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund and the extent of the resources devoted to research and analysis of actual and potential investments. The Board evaluated the ability of Credit Suisse, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory, and supervisory personnel. The Board also received and considered information about the nature, extent and quality of services and fee rates offered to other Credit Suisse clients for comparable services.

Fund Performance

The Board received and considered performance results of the Fund over time, along with comparisons both to the relevant Expense Group and the Morningstar Category for the Fund.

Credit Suisse Profitability

The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of Credit Suisse based on the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement for the Fund, as well as other relationships between the Fund on the one hand and Credit Suisse affiliates on the other. The Board also considered Credit Suisse’s methodology for allocating costs to the Fund, recognizing that cost allocation methodologies are inherently subjective.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Economies of Scale

The Board considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund, whether the Fund has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. Accordingly, the Board considered whether breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee structure would be appropriate or reasonable taking into consideration economies of scale or other efficiencies that might accrue from increases in the Fund’s asset levels.

Other Benefits to Credit Suisse

The Board considered other benefits received by Credit Suisse and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. Such benefits include, among others, benefits potentially derived from an increase in Credit Suisse’s businesses as a result of its relationship with the Fund (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by Credit Suisse and its affiliates).

The Board considered the standards applied in seeking best execution and reviewed Credit Suisse’s method for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among its advisory clients.

Other Factors and Broader Review

As discussed above, the Board reviews detailed materials received from Credit Suisse as part of the annual re-approval process. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services that the Fund receives throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews reports of Credit Suisse at least quarterly, which include, among other things, detailed portfolio and market reviews, detailed fund performance reports and Credit Suisse’s compliance procedures.

Conclusions

In selecting Credit Suisse, and approving the renewal of the Advisory Agreement and the investment advisory fee under such agreement, the Board concluded that:

 

    The Gross Advisory Fee, the Gross Management Fee, the Net Management Fee and the net total expenses were below the median of the Expense Group, and the Board considered the fees reasonable. In addition, the Directors concluded that the advisory fees are based on services provided that will be in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of any underlying fund in which the Fund may invest.

 

    The Fund’s performance was above the median of the Expense Group for the year-to-date, one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2013. The Fund also outperformed its Morningstar Category average for year-to-date, one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended September 30, 2013.

 

    The Board was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse and that, based on dialogue with management and counsel, the services provided by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement are typical of, and consistent with, those provided to similar mutual funds by other investment advisers.

 

    In light of the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Fund and Credit Suisse’s ongoing commitment to the Fund and willingness to waive fees, Credit Suisse’s profitability based on fees payable under the Advisory Agreement, as well as other ancillary benefits that Credit Suisse and its affiliates received, were considered reasonable.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Board Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

 

    In light of the information received and considered by the Board, the Fund’s current fee structure was considered.

No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. The Independent Directors were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Information Concerning Directors and Officers (unaudited)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

  

Position(s)

Held with Fund

  

Term
of Office
and
Length
of Time
Served

  

Principal

Occupation(s) During

Past Five Years

  

Number of

Portfolios in
Fund

Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

  

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee

Independent Directors

        

Enrique R. Arzac

c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

Attn: General Counsel

Eleven Madison Avenue New York, New York

10010

 

(1941)

   Director; Audit Committee Chairman and Nominating Committee Member    Director since 1990; current term ends at the 2014 annual meeting    Professor of Finance and Economics, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University since 1971.    12    Director of The Adams Express Company, Petroleum and Resources Corporation, Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc. and Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc. (each a closed-end investment company); Director of Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Investment Company Limited (a Canadian closed-end fund); Trustee of Mirae Asset Discovery Funds (6 open-end portfolios); Director of Starcomms PLC. (telecommunications company) from 2008 to 2011; Director of Epoch Holding Corporation (an investment management and investment advisory services company) from 2006 to March 2013.

Terry F. Bovarnick

c/o Credit Suisse Asset

Management, LLC

Attn: General Counsel

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1958)

   Director; Audit and Nominating Committee Member    Since 2006; current term ends at the 2014 annual meeting    Currently retired.    2    None

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Information Concerning Directors and Officers (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

  

Position(s)

Held with Fund

  

Term
of Office
and
Length
of Time
Served

  

Principal

Occupation(s) During

Past Five Years

  

Number of

Portfolios in
Fund

Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

  

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee

James J. Cattano

c/o Credit Suisse Asset

Management, LLC

Attn: General Counsel

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1943)

   Director; Audit Committee Member and Nominating Committee Member    Since 2006; current term ends at the 2015 annual meeting    President of Coastal Trading Corp. since October 2011; President, Primary Resources, Inc. (an international trading and manufacturing company specializing in the sale of agricultural commodities throughout Latin American markets) since October 1996 to October 2011.    2    Director of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc., and Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc. (each a closed-end investment company).

Lawrence J. Fox

c/o Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

Attn: General Counsel

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York 10010

 

(1943)

   Director and Nominating Committee Member    Since 1990; current term ends at the 2016 annual meeting    Partner of Drinker Biddle & Reath (law firm) since 1972. Lecturer at Yale Law School since 2009.    2    Director of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc. (each a closed-end investment company); Director of Dynasil Corporation (a manufacturing company).

Steven N. Rappaport

Lehigh Court, LLC

555 Madison Avenue

29th Floor

New York, New York

10022

 

(1948)

   Chairman of the Board of Director; Audit Committee Member and Nominating Committee Chairman    Chairman from 2012 and Director since 2005; current term ends at the 2015 annual meeting    Partner of Lehigh Court, LLC and RZ Capital (private investment firms) from July 2002 to present.    12    Director of iCAD, Inc. (surgical and medical instruments and apparatus company); Director of Aberdeen Chile Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Emerging Markets Smaller Company Opportunities Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc., Aberdeen Indonesia Fund, Inc. and Aberdeen Latin America Equity Fund, Inc. (each a closed-end investment company); Director of Presstek, Inc. (digital imaging technologies company) from 2003 to 2012; Director of Wood Resources, LLC. (plywood manufacturing company) from 2003 to October 2013; Partner Backstage Acquisition Holding, LLC (Publication Job Postings) from November 2013 to present.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Information Concerning Directors and Officers (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

  

Position(s)

Held with Fund

  

Term
of Office
and
Length
of Time
Served

  

Principal

Occupation(s) During

Past Five Years

  

Number of

Portfolios in
Fund

Complex

Overseen by
Trustee

  

Other

Directorships

Held by Trustee

Interested Director

           

John G. Popp*

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1956)

   Chief Executive Officer and President    Since 2013; current term ends at the 2016 annual meeting    Managing Director of Credit Suisse; Global Head and Chief Investment Officer of the Credit Suisse Investment Group; Associated with Credit Suisse or its predecessor since 1997; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds; Trustee of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund; Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.    None    None

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Information Concerning Directors and Officers (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

    

Position(s)

Held with Fund

    

Term
of Office
and
Length
of Time
Served

    

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Officers**

              

Thomas J. Flannery

Credit Suisse Asset

Management, LLC

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1974)

     Chief Investment Officer      Since 2010      Managing Director of Credit Suisse and Head of the Credit Suisse U.S. High Yield Management Team; Associated with Credit Suisse Group AG since 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds.

Bruce Rosenberg

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1961)

     Chief Financial Officer      Since 2012      Director of Credit Suisse; Director of Liquid Accounting of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since 2008; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds.

Emidio Morizio

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1966)

     Chief Compliance Officer      Since 2004      Managing Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse since 2010; Director and Global Head of Compliance of Credit Suisse from January 2005 to December 2009; Associated with Credit Suisse since July 2000; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds.

Joanne Doldo

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1959)

     Chief Legal Officer      Since 2013      Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since September 2011; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds; Associated with Morgan Stanley Investment Management from 2002 - 2008.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Information Concerning Directors and Officers (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

Name, Address

(Year of Birth)

    

Position(s)

Held with Fund

    

Term
of Office
and
Length
of Time
Served

    

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Rocco DelGuercio

Credit Suisse Asset

Management, LLC

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1963)

     Treasurer      Since 2013      Vice President of Credit Suisse since 2013; Independent Consultant from February 2012 to April 2013; Director of Legg Mason & Co., LLC from March 2004 to January 2012; Associated with Credit Suisse from June 1996 to March 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds.

Karen Regan

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York

10010

 

(1963)

     Senior Vice President and Secretary      Since 2010      Vice President of Credit Suisse; Associated with Credit Suisse since December 2004; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds.

 

* Mr. Popp is an “interested person” of the Fund as defined in the 1940 Act by virtue of his current position as an officer of Credit Suisse.

 

** The officers of the Fund shown are officers that make policy decisions.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Proxy Voting and Portfolio Holdings Information (unaudited)

 

 

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12 month period ended June 30 of each year, as well as the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:

 

    By calling 1-800-293-1232

 

    On the Fund’s website, www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds

 

    On the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission, www.sec.gov.

The Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of its fiscal year with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.

Other Funds Managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

 

CLOSED-END FUNDS

Fixed Income

Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CIK)

Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (NYSE Amex: DHY)

Literature Request — Call today for free descriptive information on the closed-ended funds listed above at 1-800-293-1232 or visit our website at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.

 

 

OPEN-END FUNDS

 

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund    Credit Suisse Strategic Income Fund
Credit Suisse Floating Rate High Income Fund    Credit Suisse Commodity ACCESS Strategy Fund
Credit Suisse Multialternative Strategy Fund    Credit Suisse Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Credit Suisse Emerging Market Equity Fund   

Fund shares are not deposits or other obligation of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or any affiliate, are not FDIC-insured and are not guaranteed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC or any affiliate. Fund investments are subject to investment risks, including loss of your investment. There are special risk considerations associated with international, global, emerging-markets, small-company, private equity, high-yield debt, single-industry, single-country and other special, aggressive or concentrated investment strategies. Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

More complete information about a fund, including charges and expenses, is provided in the Prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing. You may obtain copies by calling Credit Suisse Funds at 1-877-870-2874. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us/funds.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Distributor.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (unaudited)

 

 

Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) to its common stockholders. The Plan offers common stockholders a prompt and simple way to reinvest net investment income dividends and capital gains and other periodic distributions in shares of the Fund’s common stock. Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”) acts as Plan Agent for stockholders in administering the Plan.

If your shares of common stock of the Fund are registered in your own name, you will automatically participate in the Plan, unless you have indicated that you do not wish to participate and instead wish to receive dividends and capital gains distributions in cash. If you are a beneficial owner of the Fund having your shares registered in the name of a bank, broker or other nominee, you must first make arrangements with the organization in whose name your shares are registered to have the shares transferred into your own name. Registered shareholders can join the Plan via the Internet by going to www.computershare.com, authenticating your online account, agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of online “Account Access” and completing an online Plan Enrollment Form. Alternatively, you can complete the Plan Enrollment Form and return it to Computershare at the address below.

By participating in the Plan, your dividends and distributions will be promptly paid to you in additional shares of common stock of the Fund. The number of shares to be issued to you will be determined by dividing the total amount of the distribution payable to you by the greater of (i) the net asset value per share (“NAV”) of the Fund’s common stock on the payment date, or (ii) 95% of the market price per share of the Fund’s common stock on the payment date. If the NAV of the Fund’s common stock is greater than the market price (plus estimated brokerage commissions) on the payment date, then Computershare (or a broker-dealer selected by Computershare) shall endeavor to apply the amount of such distribution on your shares to purchase shares of Fund common stock in the open market.

You should be aware that all net investment income dividends and capital gain distributions are taxable to you as ordinary income and capital gain, respectively, whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Fund’s common stock.

The Plan also permits participants to purchase shares of the Fund through Computershare. You may invest $100 or more monthly, with a maximum of $100,000 in any annual period. Computershare will purchase shares for you on the open market on the 25th of each month or the next trading day if the 25th is not a trading day.

There is no service fee payable by Plan participants for dividend reinvestment. For voluntary cash payments, Plan participants must pay a service fee of $5.00 per transaction. Plan participants will also be charged a pro rata share of the brokerage commissions for all open market purchases ($0.03 per share as of October 2006). Participants will also be charged a service fee of $5.00 for each sale and brokerage commissions of $0.03 per share (as of October 2006).

You may terminate your participation in the Plan at any time by notifying Computershare or requesting a sale of your shares held in the Plan. Your withdrawal will be effective immediately if your notice is received by Computershare prior to any dividend or distribution record date; otherwise, such termination will be effective only with respect to any subsequent dividend or distribution. Your dividend participation option will remain the same unless you withdraw all of your whole and fractional Plan shares, in which case your participation in the Plan will be terminated and you will receive subsequent dividends and capital gains distributions in cash instead of shares.

 

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Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.

Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (unaudited) (continued)

 

 

If you want further information about the Plan, including a brochure describing the Plan in greater detail, please contact Computershare as follows:

 

  By Internet: www.computershare.com

 

  By phone: (800) 730-6001 (U.S. and Canada)
    (781) 575-3100 (Outside U.S. and Canada)

Customer service associates are available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday

 

  By mail: Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc.
    c/o Computershare
    P.O. Box 30170
    College Station, TX 77842-3170

Overnight correspondence should be sent to:

    Computershare
    211 Quality Circle, Suite 210
    College Station, TX 77845

All notices, correspondence, questions or other communications sent by mail should be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

The Plan may be terminated by the Fund or Computershare upon notice in writing mailed to each participant at least 30 days prior to any record date for the payment of any dividend or distribution.

 

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This report, including the financial statements herein, is sent to the shareholders of the Fund for their information. It is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Fund or of any securities mentioned in this report.

 

 

CIK-AR-1213


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics applicable to its Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the code is filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to this Form. There were no amendments to the code during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. There were no waivers or implicit waivers from the code granted by the registrant during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

 


Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s governing board has determined that it has two audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee: Enrique R. Arzac and Steven N. Rappaport. Each audit committee financial expert is “independent” for purposes of this item.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a) through (d). The information in the table below is provided for services rendered to the registrant by its independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”), for its fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013.

 

     

2012

  

2013

  

    

Audit Fees

  

$44,300

  

$44,300

  

    

Audit-Related Fees1

  

$3,600

  

$3,600

  

    

Tax Fees2

  

$3,000

  

$3,000

  

    

All Other Fees

  

  

  

    

Total

  

$50,900

  

$50,900

  

    

1 

Services include agreed-upon procedures in connection with the registrant’s semi-annual financial statements ($3,600 in 2012 and $3,600 in 2013).

 

2 

Tax services in connection with the registrant’s excise tax calculations and review of the registrant’s applicable tax returns.

The information in the table below is provided with respect to non-audit services that directly relate to the registrant’s operations and financial reporting and that were rendered by PwC to the registrant’s investment adviser, Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”), and any service provider to the registrant controlling, controlled by or under common control with Credit Suisse that provided ongoing services to the registrant (“Covered Services Provider”), for the registrant’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013.

 

     

2012

  

2013

  

    

Audit-Related Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

 

2


Tax Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

All Other Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

Total

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

(e)(1) Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. The Audit Committee (“Committee”) of the registrant is responsible for pre-approving (i) all audit and permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to the registrant and (ii) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. The Committee may delegate its responsibility to pre-approve any such audit and permissible non-audit services to the Chairperson of the Committee, and the Chairperson shall report to the Committee, at its next regularly scheduled meeting after the Chairperson’s pre-approval of such services, his or her decision(s). The Committee may also establish detailed pre-approval policies and procedures for pre-approval of such services in accordance with applicable laws, including the delegation of some or all of the Committee’s pre-approval responsibilities to other persons (other than Credit Suisse or the registrant’s officers). Pre-approval by the Committee of any permissible non-audit services shall not be required so long as: (i) the aggregate amount of all such permissible non-audit services provided to the registrant, Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider constitutes not more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid by the registrant to its independent registered public accounting firm during the fiscal year in which the permissible non-audit services are provided; (ii) the permissible non-audit services were not recognized by the registrant at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved by the Committee (or its delegate(s)) prior to the completion of the audit.

(e)(2) The information in the table below sets forth the percentages of fees for services (other than audit, review or attest services) rendered by PwC to the registrant for which the pre-approval requirement was waived pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X:

 

    

2012

  

2013

  

    

Audit-Related Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

Tax Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

All Other Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

Total

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

 

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The information in the table below sets forth the percentages of fees for services (other than audit, review or attest services) rendered by PwC to Credit Suisse and any Covered Services Provider required to be approved pursuant to Rule 2-01(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X, for the registrant’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013:

 

    

2012

  

2013

  

    

Audit-Related Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

Tax Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

All Other Fees

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

Total

  

N/A

  

N/A

  

    

(f) Not Applicable.

(g) The aggregate fees billed by PwC for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, Credit Suisse and Covered Service Providers for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013 were $6,600 and $0, respectively.

(h) Not Applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

The registrant has a separately designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The members of the committee are Enrique R. Arzac, Terry Bovarnick, James J. Cattano and Steven N. Rappaport.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

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CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CREDIT SUISSE FUNDS

CREDIT SUISSE CLOSED-END FUNDS

PROXY VOTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Introduction

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC (“Credit Suisse”) is a fiduciary that owes each of its clients duties of care and loyalty with respect to proxy voting. The duty of care requires Credit Suisse to monitor corporate events and to vote proxies. To satisfy its duty of loyalty, Credit Suisse must cast proxy votes in the best interests of each of its clients.

The Credit Suisse Funds and Credit Suisse Closed-End Funds (the “Funds”), which have engaged Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC as their investment adviser, are of the belief that the proxy voting process is a means of addressing corporate governance issues and encouraging corporate actions both of which can enhance shareholder value.

Policy

The Proxy Voting Policy (the “Policy”) set forth below is designed to ensure that proxies are voted in the best interests of Credit Suisse’s clients. The Policy addresses particular issues and gives a general indication of how Credit Suisse will vote proxies. The Policy is not exhaustive and does not include all potential issues.

Proxy Voting Committee

The Proxy Voting Committee will consist of a member of the Portfolio Management Department, a member of the Legal and Compliance Department, and a member of the Operations Department (or their designees). The purpose of the Proxy Voting Committee is to administer the voting of all clients’ proxies in accordance with the Policy. The Proxy Voting Committee will review the Policy annually to ensure that it is designed to promote the best interests of Credit Suisse’s clients.

For the reasons disclosed below under “Conflicts,” the Proxy Voting Committee has engaged the services of an independent third party (initially, Risk Metrics Group’s ISS Governance Services Unite (“ISS”)) to assist in issue analysis and vote recommendation for proxy proposals. Proxy proposals addressed by the Policy will be voted in accordance with the Policy. Proxy proposals addressed by the Policy that require a case-by-case analysis will be voted in accordance with the vote recommendation of ISS. Proxy proposals not addressed by the Policy will also be voted in accordance with the vote recommendation of ISS. To the extent that the Proxy Voting Committee

 

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proposes to deviate from the Policy or the ISS vote recommendation, the Committee shall obtain client consent as described below.

Credit Suisse investment professionals may submit a written recommendation to the Proxy Voting Committee to vote in a manner inconsistent with the Policy and/or the recommendation of ISS. Such recommendation will set forth its basis and rationale. In addition, the investment professional must confirm in writing that he/she is not aware of any conflicts of interest concerning the proxy matter or provide a full and complete description of the conflict.

Conflicts

Credit Suisse is part of the asset management business of Credit Suisse one of the world’s leading banks. As part of a global, full service investment-bank, broker-dealer, and wealth-management organization, Credit Suisse and its affiliates and personnel may have multiple advisory, transactional, financial, and other interests in securities, instruments, and companies that may be purchased or sold by Credit Suisse for its clients’ accounts. The interests of Credit Suisse and/or its affiliates and personnel may conflict with the interests of Credit Suisse’s clients in connection with any proxy issue. In addition, Credit Suisse may not be able to identify all of the conflicts of interest relating to any proxy matter.

Consent

In each and every instance in which the Proxy Voting Committee favors voting in a manner that is inconsistent with the Policy or the vote recommendation of ISS (including proxy proposals addressed and not addressed by the Policy), it shall disclose to the client conflicts of interest information and obtain client consent to vote. Where the client is a Fund, disclosure shall be made to any one director who is not an “interested person,” as that term is defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, of the Fund.

Recordkeeping

Credit Suisse is required to maintain in an easily accessible place for six years all records relating to proxy voting.

These records include the following:

 

   

a copy of the Policy;

 

   

a copy of each proxy statement received on behalf of Credit Suisse clients;

 

   

a record of each vote cast on behalf of Credit Suisse clients;

 

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a copy of all documents created by Credit Suisse personnel that were material to making a decision on a vote or that memorializes the basis for the decision; and

 

   

a copy of each written request by a client for information on how Credit Suisse voted proxies, as well as a copy of any written response.

Credit Suisse reserves the right to maintain certain required proxy records with ISS in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Disclosure

Credit Suisse will describe the Policy to each client. Upon request, Credit Suisse will provide any client with a copy of the Policy. Credit Suisse will also disclose to its clients how they can obtain information on their proxy votes.

ISS will capture data necessary for Funds to file Form N-PX on an annual basis concerning their proxy voting record in accordance with applicable law.

Procedures

The Proxy Voting Committee will administer the voting of all client proxies. Credit Suisse has engaged ISS as an independent third party proxy voting service to assist in the voting of client proxies. ISS will coordinate with each client’s custodian to ensure that proxy materials reviewed by the custodians are processed in a timely fashion. ISS will provide Credit Suisse with an analysis of proxy issues and a vote recommendation for proxy proposals. ISS will refer proxies to the Proxy Voting Committee for instructions when the application of the Policy is not clear. The Proxy Voting Committee will notify ISS of any changes to the Policy or deviating thereof.

PROXY VOTING POLICY

Operational Items

Adjourn Meeting

Proposals to provide management with the authority to adjourn an annual or special meeting will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Amend Quorum Requirements

Proposals to reduce quorum requirements for shareholder meetings below a majority of the shares outstanding will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Amend Minor Bylaws

 

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Generally vote for bylaw or charter changes that are of a housekeeping nature.

Change Date, Time, or Location of Annual Meeting

Generally vote for management proposals to change the date/time/location of the annual meeting unless the proposed change is unreasonable. Generally vote against shareholder proposals to change the date/time/location of the annual meeting unless the current scheduling or location is unreasonable.

Ratify Auditors

Generally vote for proposals to ratify auditors unless: (1) an auditor has a financial interest in or association with the company, and is therefore not independent; (2) fees for non-audit services are excessive, or (3) there is reason to believe that the independent auditor has rendered an opinion, which is neither accurate nor indicative of the company’s financial position. Generally vote on a case-by-case basis on shareholder proposals asking companies to prohibit their auditors from engaging in non-audit services (or capping the level of non-audit services). Generally vote on a case-by-case basis on auditor rotation proposals taking into consideration: (1) tenure of audit firm; (2) establishment and disclosure of a renewal process whereby the auditor is regularly evaluated for both audit quality and competitive price; (3) length of the rotation period advocated in the proposal, and (4) significant audit related issues.

Board of Directors

Voting on Director Nominees in Uncontested Elections

Generally votes on director nominees on a case-by-case basis. Votes may be withheld: (1) from directors who attended less than 75% of the board and committee meetings without a valid reason for the absences; (2) implemented or renewed a dead-hand poison pill; (3) ignored a shareholder proposal that was approved by a majority of the votes cast for two consecutive years; (4) ignored a shareholder proposal approved by a majority of the shares outstanding; (5) have failed to act on takeover offers where the majority of the shareholders have tendered their shares; (6) are inside directors or affiliated outside directors and sit on the audit, compensation, or nominating committee; (7) are inside directors or affiliated outside directors and the full board serves as the audit, compensation, or nominating committee or the company does not have one of these committees; or (8) are audit committee members and the non-audit fees paid to the auditor are excessive

Cumulative Voting

Proposals to eliminate cumulative voting will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Proposals to restore or provide for cumulative voting in the absence of sufficient good

 

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governance provisions and/or poor relative shareholder returns will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Director and Officer Indemnification and Liability Protection

Proposals on director and officer indemnification and liability protection generally evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote against proposals that would: (1) eliminate entirely directors’ and officers’ liability for monetary damages for violating the duty of care; or (2) expand coverage beyond just legal expenses to acts, such as negligence, that are more serious violations of fiduciary obligation than mere carelessness. Generally vote for only those proposals providing such expanded coverage in cases when a director’s or officer’s legal defense was unsuccessful if: (1) the director was found to have acted in good faith and in a manner that he reasonably believed was in the best interests of the company, and (2) only if the director’s legal expenses would be covered.

Filling Vacancies/Removal of Directors

Generally vote against proposals that provide that directors may be removed only for cause. Generally vote for proposals to restore shareholder ability to remove directors with or without cause. Proposals that provide that only continuing directors may elect replacements to fill board vacancies will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote for proposals that permit shareholders to elect directors to fill board vacancies.

Independent Chairman (Separate Chairman/CEO)

Generally vote for shareholder proposals requiring the position of chairman be filled by an independent director unless there are compelling reasons to recommend against the proposal, including: (1) designated lead director, elected by and from the independent board members with clearly delineated duties; (2) 2/3 independent board; (3) all independent key committees; or (4) established governance guidelines.

Majority of Independent Directors

Generally vote for shareholder proposals requiring that the board consist of a majority or substantial majority (two-thirds) of independent directors unless the board composition already meets the adequate threshold. Generally vote for shareholder proposals requiring the board audit, compensation, and/or nominating committees be composed exclusively of independent directors if they currently do not meet that standard. Generally withhold votes from insiders and affiliated outsiders sitting on the audit, compensation, or nominating committees. Generally withhold votes from insiders and affiliated outsiders on boards that are lacking any of these three panels. Generally withhold votes from insiders and affiliated outsiders on boards that are not at least majority independent.

 

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Term Limits

Generally vote against shareholder proposals to limit the tenure of outside directors.

Proxy Contests

Voting on Director Nominees in Contested Elections

Votes in a contested election of directors should be decided on a case-by-case basis, with shareholders determining which directors are best suited to add value for shareholders. The major decision factors are: (1) company performance relative to its peers; (2) strategy of the incumbents versus the dissidents; (3) independence of directors/nominees; (4) experience and skills of board candidates; (5) governance profile of the company; (6) evidence of management entrenchment; (7) responsiveness to shareholders; or (8) whether takeover offer has been rebuffed.

Amend Bylaws without Shareholder Consent

Proposals giving the board exclusive authority to amend the bylaws will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Proposals giving the board the ability to amend the bylaws in addition to shareholders will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Confidential Voting

Generally vote for shareholder proposals requesting that corporations adopt confidential voting, use independent vote tabulators and use independent inspectors of election, as long as the proposal includes a provision for proxy contests as follows: In the case of a contested election, management should be permitted to request that the dissident group honor its confidential voting policy. If the dissidents agree, the policy may remain in place. If the dissidents will not agree, the confidential voting policy may be waived. Generally vote for management proposals to adopt confidential voting.

Cumulative Voting

Proposals to eliminate cumulative voting will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Proposals to restore or provide for cumulative voting in the absence of sufficient good governance provisions and/or poor relative shareholder returns will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Antitakeover Defenses and Voting Related Issues

Advance Notice Requirements for Shareholder Proposals/Nominations

 

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Votes on advance notice proposals are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Amend Bylaws without Shareholder Consent

Proposals giving the board exclusive authority to amend the bylaws will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote for proposals giving the board the ability to amend the bylaws in addition to shareholders.

Poison Pills (Shareholder Rights Plans)

Generally vote for shareholder proposals requesting that the company submit its poison pill to a shareholder vote or redeem it. Votes regarding management proposals to ratify a poison pill should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Plans should embody the following attributes: (1) 20% or higher flip-in or flip-over; (2) two to three year sunset provision; (3) no dead-hand or no-hand features; or (4) shareholder redemption feature

Shareholders’ Ability to Act by Written Consent

Generally vote against proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholders’ ability to take action by written consent. Generally vote for proposals to allow or make easier shareholder action by written consent.

Shareholders’ Ability to Call Special Meetings

Proposals to restrict or prohibit shareholders’ ability to call special meetings or that remove restrictions on the right of shareholders to act independently of management will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Supermajority Vote Requirements

Proposals to require a supermajority shareholder vote will be determined on a case-by-case basis Proposals to lower supermajority vote requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Merger and Corporate Restructuring

Appraisal Rights

Generally vote for proposals to restore, or provide shareholders with, rights of appraisal.

Asset Purchases

 

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Generally vote case-by-case on asset purchase proposals, taking into account: (1) purchase price, including earnout and contingent payments; (2) fairness opinion; (3) financial and strategic benefits; (4) how the deal was negotiated; (5) conflicts of interest; (6) other alternatives for the business; or (7) noncompletion risk (company’s going concern prospects, possible bankruptcy).

Asset Sales

Votes on asset sales should be determined on a case-by-case basis after considering: (1) impact on the balance sheet/working capital; (2) potential elimination of diseconomies; (3) anticipated financial and operating benefits; (4) anticipated use of funds; (5) value received for the asset; fairness opinion (if any); (6) how the deal was negotiated; or (6) Conflicts of interest

Conversion of Securities

Votes on proposals regarding conversion of securities are determined on a case-by-case basis. When evaluating these proposals, should review (1) dilution to existing shareholders’ position; (2) conversion price relative to market value; (3) financial issues: company’s financial situation and degree of need for capital; effect of the transaction on the company’s cost of capital; (4) control issues: change in management; change in control; standstill provisions and voting agreements; guaranteed contractual board and committee seats for investor; veto power over certain corporate actions; (5) termination penalties; (6) conflict of interest: arm’s length transactions, managerial incentives. Generally vote for the conversion if it is expected that the company will be subject to onerous penalties or will be forced to file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

Corporate Reorganization

Votes on proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue shares as part of a debt restructuring plan are determined on a case-by-case basis, after evaluating: (1) dilution to existing shareholders’ position; (2) terms of the offer; (3) financial issues; (4) management’s efforts to pursue other alternatives; (5) control issues; (6) conflict of interest. Generally vote for the debt restructuring if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

Reverse Leveraged Buyouts

Votes on proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue shares as part of a debt restructuring plan are determined on a case-by-case basis, after evaluating: (1) dilution to existing shareholders’ position; (2) terms of the offer; (3) financial issues; (4) management’s efforts to pursue other alternatives; (5) control issues; (6) conflict of interest. Generally vote for the debt restructuring if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

 

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Formation of Holding Company

Votes on proposals regarding the formation of a holding company should be determined on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration: (1) the reasons for the change; (2) any financial or tax benefits; (3) regulatory benefits; (4) increases in capital structure; (5) changes to the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the company. Absent compelling financial reasons to recommend the transaction, generally vote against the formation of a holding company if the transaction would include either of the following: (1) increases in common or preferred stock in excess of the allowable maximum as calculated a model capital structure; (2) adverse changes in shareholder rights; (3) going private transactions; (4) votes going private transactions on a case-by-case basis, taking into account: (a) offer price/premium; (b) fairness opinion; (c) how the deal was negotiated; (d) conflicts of interest; (e) other alternatives/offers considered; (f) noncompletion risk.

Joint Ventures

Vote on a case-by-case basis on proposals to form joint ventures, taking into account: (1) percentage of assets/business contributed; (2) percentage ownership; (3) financial and strategic benefits; (4) governance structure; (5) conflicts of interest; (6) other alternatives; (7) noncompletion risk; (8) liquidations. Votes on liquidations should be determined on a case-by-case basis after reviewing: (1) management’s efforts to pursue other alternatives such as mergers; (2) appraisal value of the assets (including any fairness opinions); (3) compensation plan for executives managing the liquidation. Generally vote for the liquidation if the company will file for bankruptcy if the proposal is not approved.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Votes on mergers and acquisitions should be considered on a case-by-case basis, determining whether the transaction enhances shareholder value by giving consideration to: (1) prospects of the combined companies; (2) anticipated financial and operating benefits; (3) offer price; (4) fairness opinion; (5) how the deal was negotiated; (6) changes in corporate governance and their impact on shareholder rights; (7) change in the capital structure; (8) conflicts of interest.

Private Placements

Votes on proposals regarding private placements should be determined on a case-by-case basis. When evaluating these proposals, should review: (1) dilution to existing shareholders’ position; (2) terms of the offer; (3) financial issues; (4) management’s efforts to pursue alternatives such as mergers; (5) control issues; (6) conflict of interest. Generally vote for the private placement if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

 

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Prepackaged Bankruptcy Plans

Votes on proposals to increase common and/or preferred shares and to issue shares as part of a debt restructuring plan are determined on a case-by-case basis, after evaluating: (1) dilution to existing shareholders’ position; (2) terms of the offer; (3) financial issues; (4) management’s efforts to pursue other alternatives; (5) control issues; (6) conflict of interest. Generally vote for the debt restructuring if it is expected that the company will file for bankruptcy if the transaction is not approved.

Recapitalization

Votes case-by-case on recapitalizations (reclassifications of securities), taking into account: (1) more simplified capital structure; (2) enhanced liquidity; (3) fairness of conversion terms, including fairness opinion; (4) impact on voting power and dividends; (5) reasons for the reclassification; (6) conflicts of interest; (7) other alternatives considered.

Reverse Stock Splits

 

Generally vote for management proposals to implement a reverse stock split when the number of authorized shares will be proportionately reduced. Generally vote for management proposals to implement a reverse stock split to avoid delisting. Votes on proposals to implement a reverse stock split that do not proportionately reduce the number of shares authorized for issue should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Spinoffs

Votes on spinoffs should be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on: (1) tax and regulatory advantages; (2) planned use of the sale proceeds; (3) valuation of spinoff; fairness opinion; (3) benefits that the spinoff may have on the parent company including improved market focus; (4) conflicts of interest; managerial incentives; (5) any changes in corporate governance and their impact on shareholder rights; (6) change in the capital structure

Value Maximization Proposals

Vote case-by-case on shareholder proposals seeking to maximize shareholder value.

Capital Structure

Adjustments to Par Value of Common Stock

Generally vote for management proposals to reduce the par value of common stock unless the action is being taken to facilitate an antitakeover device or some other negative corporate governance action. Generally vote for management proposals to eliminate par value.

 

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Common Stock Authorization

Votes on proposals to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance are determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote against proposals at companies with dual-class capital structures to increase the number of authorized shares of the class of stock that has superior voting rights. Generally vote for proposals to approve increases beyond the allowable increase when a company’s shares are in danger of being delisted or if a company’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern is uncertain.

Dual-class Stock

Generally vote against proposals to create a new class of common stock with superior voting rights. Generally vote for proposals to create a new class of nonvoting or subvoting common stock if: (1) it is intended for financing purposes with minimal or no dilution to current shareholders; (2) it is not designed to preserve the voting power of an insider or significant shareholder.

Issue Stock for Use with Rights Plan

Generally vote against proposals that increase authorized common stock for the explicit purpose of implementing a shareholder rights plan.

Preemptive Rights

Votes regarding shareholder proposals seeking preemptive rights should be determined on a case-by-case basis after evaluating: (1) the size of the company; (2) the shareholder base; (3) the liquidity of the stock

Preferred Stock

Generally vote against proposals authorizing the creation of new classes of preferred stock with unspecified voting, conversion, dividend distribution, and other rights (“blank check” preferred stock). Generally vote for proposals to create “declawed” blank check preferred stock (stock that cannot be used as a takeover defense). Generally vote for proposals to authorize preferred stock in cases where the company specifies the voting, dividend, conversion, and other rights of such stock and the terms of the preferred stock appear reasonable. Generally vote against proposals to increase the number of blank check preferred stock authorized for issuance when no shares have been issued or reserved for a specific purpose. Generally vote case-by-case on proposals to increase the number of blank check preferred shares after analyzing the number of preferred shares available for issue given a company’s industry and performance in terms of shareholder returns.

Recapitalization

 

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Vote case-by-case on recapitalizations (reclassifications of securities), taking into account: (1) more simplified capital structure; (2) enhanced liquidity; (3) fairness of conversion terms, including fairness opinion; (4) impact on voting power and dividends; (5) reasons for the reclassification; (6) conflicts of interest; (7) other alternatives considered.

Reverse Stock Splits

Generally vote for management proposals to implement a reverse stock split when the number of authorized shares will be proportionately reduced. Generally vote for management proposals to implement a reverse stock split to avoid delisting. Votes on proposals to implement a reverse stock split that do not proportionately reduce the number of shares authorized for issue should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Share Repurchase Programs

Generally vote for management proposals to institute open-market share repurchase plans in which all shareholders may participate on equal terms.

Stock Distributions: Splits and Dividends

Generally vote for management proposals to increase the common share authorization for a stock split or share dividend, provided that the increase in authorized shares would not result in an excessive number of shares available for issuance.

Tracking Stock

Votes on the creation of tracking stock are determined on a case-by-case basis, weighing the strategic value of the transaction against such factors as: (1) adverse governance changes; (2) excessive increases in authorized capital stock; (3) unfair method of distribution; (4) diminution of voting rights; (5) adverse conversion features; (6) negative impact on stock option plans; (7) other alternatives such as a spinoff.

Executive and Director Compensation

Executive and Director Compensation

Votes on compensation plans for directors are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Stock Plans in Lieu of Cash

Votes for plans which provide participants with the option of taking all or a portion of their cash compensation in the form of stock are determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote for plans which provide a dollar-for-dollar cash for stock exchange. Votes for plans

 

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which do not provide a dollar-for-dollar cash for stock exchange should be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Director Retirement Plans

Generally vote against retirement plans for nonemployee directors. Generally vote for shareholder proposals to eliminate retirement plans for nonemployee directors.

Management Proposals Seeking Approval to Reprice Options

Votes on management proposals seeking approval to reprice options are evaluated on a case-by-case basis giving consideration to the following: (1) historic trading patterns; (2) rationale for the repricing; (3) value-for-value exchange; (4) option vesting; (5) term of the option; (6) exercise price; (7) participants; (8) employee stock purchase plans. Votes on employee stock purchase plans should be determined on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote for employee stock purchase plans where: (1) purchase price is at least 85 percent of fair market value; (2) offering period is 27 months or less, and (3) potential voting power dilution (VPD) is ten percent or less. Generally vote against employee stock purchase plans where either: (1) purchase price is less than 85 percent of fair market value; (2) Offering period is greater than 27 months, or (3) VPD is greater than ten percent

Incentive Bonus Plans and Tax Deductibility Proposals

Generally vote for proposals that simply amend shareholder-approved compensation plans to include administrative features or place a cap on the annual grants any one participant may receive. Generally vote for proposals to add performance goals to existing compensation plans. Votes to amend existing plans to increase shares reserved and to qualify for favorable tax treatment considered on a case-by-case basis. Generally vote for cash or cash and stock bonus plans that are submitted to shareholders for the purpose of exempting compensation from taxes if no increase in shares is requested.

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

Generally vote for proposals to implement an ESOP or increase authorized shares for existing ESOPs, unless the number of shares allocated to the ESOP is excessive (more than five percent of outstanding shares.)

401(k) Employee Benefit Plans

Generally vote for proposals to implement a 401(k) savings plan for employees.

Shareholder Proposals Regarding Executive and Director Pay

 

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Generally vote for shareholder proposals seeking additional disclosure of executive and director pay information, provided the information requested is relevant to shareholders’ needs, would not put the company at a competitive disadvantage relative to its industry, and is not unduly burdensome to the company. Generally vote against shareholder proposals seeking to set absolute levels on compensation or otherwise dictate the amount or form of compensation. Generally vote against shareholder proposals requiring director fees be paid in stock only. Generally vote for shareholder proposals to put option repricings to a shareholder vote. Vote for shareholders proposals to exclude pension fund income in the calculation of earnings used in determining executive bonuses/compensation. Vote on a case-by-case basis for all other shareholder proposals regarding executive and director pay, taking into account company performance, pay level versus peers, pay level versus industry, and long term corporate outlook.

Performance-Based Option Proposals

Generally vote for shareholder proposals advocating the use of performance-based equity awards (indexed, premium-priced, and performance-vested options), unless: (1) the proposal is overly restrictive; or (2) the company demonstrates that it is using a substantial portion of performance-based awards for its top executives.

Stock Option Expensing

Generally vote for shareholder proposals asking the company to expense stock options unless the company has already publicly committed to start expensing by a specific date.

Golden and Tin Parachutes

Generally vote for shareholder proposals to require golden and tin parachutes to be submitted for shareholder ratification, unless the proposal requires shareholder approval prior to entering into employment contracts. Vote on a case-by-case basis on proposals to ratify or cancel golden or tin parachutes.

May 6, 2013

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Information pertaining to the Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of the Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, as of December 31, 2013, is set forth below.

 

Thomas J. Flannery

    

Managing Director of Credit Suisse and Head of the Credit Suisse

Chief Investment

    

US High Yield Management Team; Associated with Credit Suisse

Officer Since 2010

    

Group A.G. since 1998; Officer of other Credit Suisse Funds

Year of Birth: 1974

    

 

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Wing Chan

    

Director of Credit Suisse and a member of the

Portfolio Manager

    

US High Yield Management Team; Associated with Credit Suisse

Year of Birth: 1976

    

since 2005

Registered Investment Companies, Pooled Investment Vehicles and Other Accounts Managed

As reported to the Registrant, the information in the following table reflects the number of registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and other accounts managed by Mr. Flannery and Ms. Chan and the total assets managed within each category as of December 31, 2013.

 

    

Registered Investment

Companies

 

 

Other Pooled Investment
Vehicles

 

  Other Accounts

Thomas J. Flannery*

  4   $2,386 million   37   $17,330 million   11   $7,151 million

Wing Chan

  4   $2,386 million   6   $3,876 million   11   $7,151 million

    

                       

*As of December 31, 2013, Mr. Flannery manages 27 accounts which have total assets under management of $ 10,098 million, and which have additional fees based on the performance of the accounts.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

It is possible that conflicts of interest may arise in connection with the portfolio managers’ management of the Funds’ investments on the one hand and the investments of other accounts on the other. For example, the portfolio managers may have conflicts of interest in allocating management time, resources and investment opportunities among the Funds and other accounts they advise. In addition due to differences in the investment strategies or restrictions between the Funds and the other accounts, the portfolio managers may take action with respect to another account that differs from the action taken with respect to the Funds. Credit Suisse has adopted policies and procedures that are designed to minimize the effects of these conflicts.

If Credit Suisse believes that the purchase or sale of a security is in the best interest of more than one client, it may (but is not obligated to) aggregate the orders to be sold or purchased to

 

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seek favorable execution or lower brokerage commissions, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations. Credit Suisse may aggregate orders if all participating client accounts benefit equally (i.e., all receive an average price of the aggregated orders). In the event Credit Suisse aggregates an order for participating accounts, the method of allocation will generally be determined prior to the trade execution. Although no specific method of allocation of transactions (as well as expenses incurred in the transactions) is expected to be used, allocations will be designed to ensure that over time all clients receive fair treatment consistent with Credit Suisse’s fiduciary duty to its clients (including its duty to seek to obtain best execution of client trades). The accounts aggregated may include registered and unregistered investment companies managed by Credit Suisse’s affiliates and accounts in which Credit Suisse’s officers, directors, agents, employees or affiliates own interests. Credit Suisse may not be able to aggregate securities transactions for clients who direct the use of a particular broker-dealer, and the client also may not benefit from any improved execution or lower commissions that may be available for such transactions.

Compensation

Thomas J. Flannery and Wing Chan are compensated for their services by Credit Suisse. Their compensation consists of a fixed base salary and a discretionary bonus that is not tied by formula to the performance of any fund or account. The factors taken into account in determining each of their bonuses includes the Fund’s performance, assets held in the Fund and other accounts managed by each of them, business growth, team work, management, corporate citizenship, etc.

A portion of the bonus may be paid in phantom shares of Credit Suisse Group AG stock as deferred compensation. Phantom shares are shares representing an unsecured right to receive on a particular date a specified number of registered shares subject to certain terms and conditions. A portion of the bonus will receive the notional return of the fund(s) the portfolio manager manages and a portion of the bonus will receive the notional return of a basket of other Credit Suisse funds along the product line of the portfolio manager.

Like all employees of Credit Suisse, portfolio managers participate in Credit Suisse Group AG’s profit sharing and 401 (k) plans.

Securities Ownership. As of December 31, 2013, Mr. Flannery and Ms. Chan did not own any shares of the registrant.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

None.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

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There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors since the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(g) of Schedule 14A in its definitive proxy statement dated March 25, 2013.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a) As of a date within 90 days from the filing date of this report, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) were effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(b) There were no changes in registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Registrant’s Code of Ethics is an exhibit to this report.

(a)(2) The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act are exhibits to this report.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) The certifications of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act are an exhibit to this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT INCOME FUND, INC.

/s/ John G. Popp

Name: John G. Popp

Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

Date: March 5, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ John G. Popp

Name: John G. Popp

Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

Date: March 5, 2014

/s/ Bruce S. Rosenberg

Name: Bruce S. Rosenberg

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 5, 2014

 

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