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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM N-Q

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-7278
 
Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Nuveen Investments
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 

Kevin J. McCarthy
Vice President and Secretary
        333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606         
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:         312-917-7700        
 
Date of fiscal year end:            2/28          
 
Date of reporting period:         5/31/13         
 
Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (§§ 239.24 and 274.5 of this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
 
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to the Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 
 
 

 
 
Item 1. Schedule of Investments
 
 

 
           
   
               Portfolio of Investments (Unaudited) 
     
           
   
               Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund (NAZ) 
     
   
May 31, 2013 
     
 
 
Principal 
   
Optional Call 
   
Amount (000) 
 
Description (1) 
Provisions (2) 
Ratings (3) 
Value 
   
Consumer Staples – 0.6% (0.4% of Total Investments) 
     
$ 1,045 
 
Puerto Rico, The Children’s Trust Fund, Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Refunding Bonds, 
11/13 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
$ 1,056,746 
   
Series 2002, 5.375%, 5/15/33 
     
   
Education and Civic Organizations – 20.9% (14.3% of Total Investments) 
     
1,000 
 
Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,121,200 
   
Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/37 
     
1,400 
 
Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, Stimulus Plan for Economic and Educational 
No Opt. Call 
AA– 
1,681,484 
   
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 8/01/21 
     
2,240 
 
Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona, System Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
3,214,646 
   
Trust 4310, 18.041%, 6/01/20 (IF) (4) 
     
4,600 
 
Arizona Higher Education Loan Authority, Student Loan Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B, Auction 
8/13 at 100.00 
A
3,901,283 
   
Rate Securities, 0.460%, 11/01/41 (Alternative Minimum Tax) (5) 
     
   
Arizona State University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: 
     
2,705 
 
5.000%, 7/01/20 – AMBAC Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa3 
2,953,130 
750 
 
5.000%, 7/01/21 – AMBAC Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa3 
818,633 
2,000 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/22 at 100.00 
A– 
2,165,700 
   
Refunding Series 2007, 5.000%, 5/15/31 
     
3,775 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Midwestern University, 
5/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
3,959,296 
   
Refunding Series 2010, 5.125%, 5/15/40 
     
790 
 
Northern Arizona University, System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/41 
6/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
851,762 
900 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Choice 
9/22 at 100.00 
BB+ 
913,851 
   
Academies Charter Schools Project, Series 2012, 5.625%, 9/01/42 
     
755 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, Brighter Choice 
7/22 at 100.00 
BB– 
793,966 
   
Foundation Charter Middle Schools Project, Albany, New York, Series 2012, 7.500%, 7/01/42 
     
585 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Great Hearts 
7/21 at 100.00 
BB 
620,896 
   
Academies – Veritas Project, Series 2012, 6.300%, 7/01/42 
     
745 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Painted Rock 
7/20 at 100.00 
N/R 
784,537 
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2012A, 7.500%, 7/01/42 
     
3,675 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Rowan University 
6/22 at 100.00 
A+ 
3,875,141 
   
Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 6/01/42 – AGM Insured (UB) (4) 
     
1,045 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Noah 
12/14 at 100.00 
BBB– 
1,062,274 
   
Webster Basic Schools Inc., Series 2004, 6.000%, 12/15/24 
     
745 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Carden 
1/22 at 100.00 
B
782,377 
   
Traditional Schools Project, Series 2012, 7.500%, 1/01/42 
     
   
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Revenue Bonds, Paradise 
     
   
Education Center Project, Series 2010: 
     
745 
 
6.000%, 6/01/40 
6/19 at 100.00 
BBB– 
771,895 
200 
 
6.100%, 6/01/45 
6/19 at 100.00 
BBB– 
207,508 
655 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Paradise 
6/16 at 100.00 
BBB– 
667,019 
   
Education Center Charter School, Series 2006, 6.000%, 6/01/36 
     
1,000 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Educational Revenue Bonds, Valley 
7/18 at 100.00 
Baa3 
1,062,400 
   
Academy Charter School Project, Series 2008, 6.500%, 7/01/38 
     
250 
 
Sun Devil Energy LLC, Arizona, Revenue Refunding Bonds, Arizona State University Project, 
No Opt. Call 
AA– 
297,708 
   
Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/22 
     
1,500 
 
Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Lease Revenue Bonds, Arizona State University 
7/13 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,500,690 
   
Foundation Project, Series 2003, 5.000%, 7/01/34 – AMBAC Insured 
     
1,350 
 
Tucson Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, Arizona 
9/14 at 100.00 
BB+ 
1,363,649 
   
Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2004A, 6.125%, 9/01/34 
     
825 
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Charter School Revenue Bonds, 
3/21 at 100.00 
BB+ 
962,627 
   
Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center Charter School, Series 2011, 7.875%, 3/01/42 
     
34,235 
 
Total Education and Civic Organizations 
   
36,333,672 
   
Health Care – 27.5% (18.9% of Total Investments) 
     
3,855 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
4,270,569 
   
2007A, 5.000%, 1/01/25 
     
7,730 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Banner Health Systems, Series 
1/18 at 100.00 
AA– 
8,473,471 
   
2008D, 5.500%, 1/01/38 
     
5,100 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Hospital System Revenue Bonds, Phoenix Children’s 
2/22 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
5,391,669 
   
Hospital, Refunding Series 2012A, 5.000%, 2/01/42 
     
1,225 
 
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Blood Systems Inc., Series 2004, 5.000%, 4/01/20 
4/14 at 100.00 
A
1,271,011 
1,800 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,837,044 
   
Network, Series 2005B, 5.000%, 12/01/37 
     
2,965 
 
Glendale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, John C. Lincoln Health 
12/17 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
3,049,710 
   
Network, Series 2007, 5.000%, 12/01/42 
     
6,100 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
6,398,046 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2004A, 5.375%, 7/01/23 
     
7,560 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Health Facility Revenue Bonds, 
7/17 at 100.00 
A
8,174,174 
   
Catholic Healthcare West, Series 2007A, 5.250%, 7/01/32 
     
330 
 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical and Environmental Control Facilities Financing 
11/13 at 100.00 
AA+ 
331,617 
   
Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Hospital de la Concepcion, Series 2000A, 6.375%, 11/15/15 
     
1,120 
 
Scottsdale Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Scottsdale 
9/20 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,209,197 
   
Healthcare, Series 2006C. Re-offering, 5.000%, 9/01/35 – AGC Insured 
     
   
Show Low Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Navapache Regional 
     
   
Medical Center, Series 2005: 
     
1,415 
 
5.000%, 12/01/25 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,455,016 
1,160 
 
5.000%, 12/01/30 – RAAI Insured 
12/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,185,532 
2,500 
 
University Medical Center Corporation, Tucson, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
2,839,575 
   
6.000%, 7/01/39 
     
2,000 
 
Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Yavapai 
8/13 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
2,016,000 
   
Regional Medical Center, Series 2003A, 6.000%, 8/01/33 
     
44,860 
 
Total Health Care 
   
47,902,631 
   
Long-Term Care – 0.5% (0.3% of Total Investments) 
     
780 
 
Tempe Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Friendship Village of Tempe 
12/21 at 100.00 
N/R 
841,316 
   
Project, Refunding Series 2012A, 6.000%, 12/01/32 
     
   
Tax Obligation/General – 15.7% (10.8% of Total Investments) 
     
2,140 
 
El Mirage, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/42 – AGM Insured 
7/22 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,333,071 
1,265 
 
Gila County Unified School District 10 Payson, Arizona, School Improvement Bonds, Project 
7/18 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,473,219 
   
2006, Series 2008B, 5.750%, 7/01/28 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County Elementary School District 83 Cartwright, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,122,380 
   
School Improvement, Project 2010, Series 2011A, 5.375%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County School District 6, Arizona, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Washington 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
1,141,520 
   
Elementary School, Series 2002A, 5.375%, 7/01/16 – AGM Insured 
     
775 
 
Maricopa County School District 79 Litchfield Elementary, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
Aa2 
915,694 
   
Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/23 
     
1,165 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 69, Paradise Valley, Arizona, General Obligation 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
1,226,337 
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, 5.250%, 7/01/14 – FGIC Insured 
     
1,200 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 95 Queen Creek, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
A1 
1,335,192 
   
Series 2008, 5.000%, 7/01/27 – AGM Insured 
     
1,405 
 
Mesa, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002, 5.375%, 7/01/15 – FGIC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,542,606 
1,370 
 
Pima County Continental Elementary School District 39, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,645,055 
   
Series 2011A, 6.000%, 7/01/30 – AGM Insured 
     
1,000 
 
Pima County Unified School District 08 Flowing Wells, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,116,370 
   
Series 2011B, 5.375%, 7/01/29 
     
1,750 
 
Pima County Unified School District 6, Marana, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, School 
7/21 at 100.00 
A+ 
1,957,568 
   
Improvement Project 2010 Series 2011A, 5.000%, 7/01/25 
     
4,530 
 
Pinal County Unified School District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/18 at 100.00 
A
5,111,879 
   
2008C, 5.250%, 7/01/28 
     
   
Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Preserve Acquisition Series 1999: 
     
1,310 
 
5.000%, 7/01/32 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,506,421 
1,360 
 
5.000%, 7/01/33 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,558,655 
1,705 
 
5.000%, 7/01/34 
7/21 at 100.00 
AAA 
1,947,451 
1,340 
 
Yuma & La Paz Counties Community College District, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
Aa3 
1,478,677 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/21 – NPFG Insured 
     
24,315 
 
Total Tax Obligation/General 
   
27,412,095 
   
Tax Obligation/Limited – 37.9% (26.0% of Total Investments) 
     
2,310 
 
Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority, Senior Revenue Refunding Bonds, Multipurpose Stadium 
7/22 at 100.00 
A1 
2,503,624 
   
Facility Project, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
1,000 
 
Arizona State Transportation Board, Highway Revenue Bonds, Subordinate Refunding Series 2011A, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,122,370 
   
5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
   
Buckeye, Arizona, Festival Ranch Community Facilities District General Obligation Bonds, 
     
   
Series 2012: 
     
345 
 
5.000%, 7/15/27 
7/22 at 100.00 
BBB 
360,532 
1,085 
 
5.000%, 7/15/31 
7/22 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,118,201 
664 
 
Centerra Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
N/R 
630,607 
   
2005, 5.500%, 7/15/29 
     
500 
 
Eastmark Community Facilities District 1, Mesa, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, 
7/23 at 100.00 
N/R 
479,470 
   
Assessment District 1, Series 2013, 5.250%, 7/01/38 (WI/DD, Settling 6/11/13) 
     
   
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Bonds, 
     
   
Montecito Assessment District, Series 2007: 
     
446 
 
5.700%, 7/01/27 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
442,147 
482 
 
5.800%, 7/01/32 
1/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
468,972 
807 
 
Estrella Mountain Ranch Community Facilities District, Goodyear, Arizona, Special Assessment 
7/13 at 100.00 
N/R 
808,582 
   
Lien Bonds, Series 2001A, 7.875%, 7/01/25 
     
1,500 
 
Goodyear, Arizona, Community Facilities General District 1, Arizona, General Obligation 
No Opt. Call 
A– 
1,713,165 
   
Refunding Bonds, Series 2013, 5.000%, 7/15/23 (WI/DD, Settling 6/12/13) 
     
510 
 
Government of Guam, Business Privilege Tax Bonds, Series 2011A, 5.000%, 1/01/31 
1/22 at 100.00 
A
559,735 
2,280 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006-1, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,559,095 
   
8/01/22 – NPFG Insured 
     
1,550 
 
Greater Arizona Development Authority, Infrastructure Revenue Bonds, Series 2006A, 5.000%, 
8/16 at 100.00 
A1 
1,719,245 
   
8/01/23 – NPFG Insured 
     
250 
 
La Paz County, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Judgment Series 2011A, 4.750%, 7/01/36 
7/17 at 100.00 
AA– 
260,483 
2,040 
 
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
2,046,467 
   
2008B, 5.125%, 7/01/28 
     
   
Marana Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Series 2003: 
     
1,180 
 
5.000%, 7/01/23 – AMBAC Insured 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
1,184,472 
575 
 
5.000%, 7/01/28 – AMBAC Insured 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA 
576,702 
3,282 
 
Marana, Arizona, Tangerine Farms Road Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2006, 
7/16 at 100.00 
A2 
3,363,295 
   
4.600%, 1/01/26 
     
680 
 
Marley Park Community Facilities District, City of Surprise, Arizona, Limited Tax General 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
681,414 
   
Obligation Bonds, Series 2008 (Bank Qualified), 6.100%, 7/15/32 
     
1,160 
 
Merrill Ranch Community Facilities District 1, Florence, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/18 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,256,906 
   
Series 2008A, 7.400%, 7/15/33 
     
2,175 
 
Mohave County, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2004, 5.250%, 7/01/19 – 
7/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
2,228,612 
   
AMBAC Insured 
     
300 
 
Page, Arizona, Pledged Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2011, 5.000%, 7/01/26 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA– 
340,128 
1,500 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,416,465 
   
2006, 5.300%, 7/15/31 
     
1,000 
 
Palm Valley Community Facility District 3, Goodyear, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
972,920 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.800%, 7/15/32 
     
400 
 
Parkway Community Facilities District 1, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
371,480 
   
Series 2006, 5.350%, 7/15/31 
     
2,500 
 
Phoenix Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Education Facility Revenue Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
A+ 
2,694,950 
   
JMF-Higley 2012 LLC Project, Series 2012, 5.000%, 12/01/36 
     
580 
 
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Arizona, Special Facility Revenue Bonds, Mesa Project, 
7/22 at 100.00 
AA+ 
602,063 
   
Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/38 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
3,000 
 
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Correctional Facilities Contract 
10/13 at 100.00 
BBB– 
3,004,260 
   
Revenue Bonds, Florence West Prison LLC, Series 2002A, 5.000%, 10/01/18 – ACA Insured 
     
1,140 
 
Pinetop Fire District of Navajo County, Arizona, Certificates of Participation, Series 2008, 
6/16 at 102.00 
A3 
1,208,537 
   
7.750%, 6/15/29 
     
300 
 
Pronghorn Ranch Community Facilities District, Prescott Valley, Arizona, General Obligation 
7/14 at 100.00 
N/R 
303,234 
   
Bonds, Series 2004, 6.400%, 7/15/29 
     
275 
 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority, Guaranteed Government Facilities Revenue Refunding 
7/13 at 100.00 
BBB– 
274,874 
   
Bonds, Series 2002D, 5.125%, 7/01/24 
     
2,000 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
8/26 at 100.00 
A+ 
2,048,920 
   
2009A, 0.000%, 8/01/32 
     
500 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
2/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
525,365 
   
2010A, 5.375%, 8/01/39 
     
3,350 
 
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, First Subordinate Series 
No Opt. Call 
A+ 
774,453 
   
2010C, 0.000%, 8/01/38 
     
4,300 
 
San Luis Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Municipal Facilities Excise Tax Revenue 
7/15 at 100.00 
A+ 
4,473,677 
   
Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/25 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
3,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
3,765,060 
   
2006, 5.000%, 7/01/24 
     
5,000 
 
Scottsdale Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Excise Tax Revenue Bonds, Water & Sewer 
7/20 at 100.00 
AAA 
5,697,050 
   
Improvements Project, Series 2010, 5.000%, 7/01/36 
     
1,570 
 
Tartesso West Community Facility District, Buckeye, Arizona, Limited Tax General Obligation 
7/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,527,814 
   
Bonds, Series 2007, 5.900%, 7/15/32 
     
2,000 
 
Tempe, Arizona, Transit Excise Tax Revenue Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 
7/22 at 100.00 
AAA 
2,230,820 
   
5.000%, 7/01/37 
     
1,750 
 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Matching Fund Loan Notes Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien 
10/20 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
1,910,720 
   
Series 2010A, 5.000%, 10/01/29 
     
3,145 
 
Vistancia Community Facilities District, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/15 at 100.00 
A1 
3,284,072 
   
2005, 5.750%, 7/15/24 
     
1,597 
 
Watson Road Community Facilities District, Arizona, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
1,631,064 
   
2005, 6.000%, 7/01/30 
     
1,000 
 
Westpark Community Facilities District, Buckeye, Arizona, General Obligation Tax Increment 
7/16 at 100.00 
N/R 
944,100 
   
Bonds Series 2006, 5.250%, 7/15/31 
     
65,028 
 
Total Tax Obligation/Limited 
   
66,086,122 
   
Transportation – 2.6% (1.8% of Total Investments) 
     
110 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
117,950 
   
2010A, 5.000%, 7/01/40 
     
   
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Airport Revenue Bonds, Refunding 
     
   
Series 2013: 
     
1,785 
 
5.000%, 7/01/30 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
7/23 at 100.00 
AA– 
1,993,899 
2,215 
 
5.000%, 7/01/32 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
7/23 at 100.00 
AA– 
2,440,731 
4,110 
 
Total Transportation 
   
4,552,580 
   
U.S. Guaranteed – 9.2% (6.3% of Total Investments) (6) 
     
2,000 
 
DC Ranch Community Facilities District, Scottsdale, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
A1 (6) 
2,011,560 
   
2002, 5.000%, 7/15/27 (Pre-refunded 7/15/13) – AMBAC Insured 
     
3,000 
 
Glendale Western Loop 101 Public Facilities Corporation, Arizona, Third Lien Excise Tax 
1/14 at 100.00 
AA (6) 
3,105,660 
   
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008B, 6.250%, 7/01/38 (Pre-refunded 1/01/14) 
     
1,250 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, 
No Opt. Call 
N/R (6) 
1,415,488 
   
Samaritan Health Services, Series 1990A, 7.000%, 12/01/16 – NPFG Insured (ETM) 
     
1,000 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 11, Peoria, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Second 
7/15 at 100.00 
Aa2 (6) 
1,095,450 
   
Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/15) – FGIC Insured 
     
100 
 
Maricopa County Unified School District 89, Dysart, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, Series 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA– (6) 
105,355 
   
2004B, 5.250%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured 
     
615 
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210 Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/16 at 100.00 
AA (6) 
697,847 
   
Series 2006C, 5.000%, 7/01/24 (Pre-refunded 7/01/16) – NPFG Insured 
     
1,575 
 
Maricopa County Union High School District 210, Phoenix, Arizona, General Obligation Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA (6) 
1,655,624 
   
Series 2004A, 5.000%, 7/01/20 (Pre-refunded 7/01/14) – AGM Insured 
     
655 
 
Maricopa County, Arizona, Hospital Revenue Bonds, Sun Health Corporation, Series 2005, 5.000%, 
4/15 at 100.00 
N/R (6) 
709,666 
   
4/01/16 (Pre-refunded 4/01/15) 
     
3,400 
 
Mesa, Arizona, Street and Highway User Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2005, 5.000%, 7/01/24 
7/15 at 100.00 
AA (6) 
3,718,543 
   
(Pre-refunded 7/01/15) – AGM Insured 
     
630 
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 (6) 
743,526 
   
FGIC Insured (ETM) 
     
705 
 
Oro Valley Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Senior Lien Water Revenue Bonds, Series 
7/13 at 100.00 
AA (6) 
707,799 
   
2003, 5.000%, 7/01/23 (Pre-refunded 7/01/13) – NPFG Insured 
     
14,930 
 
Total U.S. Guaranteed 
   
15,966,518 
   
Utilities – 20.3% (13.9% of Total Investments) 
     
1,495 
 
Apache County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, 
3/22 at 100.00 
BBB 
1,537,951 
   
Tucson Electric Power Company, Series 20102A, 4.500%, 3/01/30 
     
   
Arizona Power Authority, Special Obligation Power Resource Revenue Refunding Crossover Bonds, 
     
   
Hoover Project, Series 2001: 
     
1,000 
 
5.250%, 10/01/15 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,109,050 
1,500 
 
5.250%, 10/01/17 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
1,772,295 
175 
 
Guam Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 10/01/30 – AGM Insured 
10/22 at 100.00 
AA– 
196,704 
4,310 
 
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corporation, Arizona, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding 
6/20 at 100.00 
A1 
4,681,821 
   
Bonds, Southern California Edison Company, Series 2000A, 5.000%, 6/01/35 
     
370 
 
Mesa, Arizona, Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2002, 5.250%, 7/01/17 – 
No Opt. Call 
Aa2 
431,875 
   
FGIC Insured 
     
3,335 
 
Pima County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Tucson Electric Power 
1/15 at 100.00 
BBB– 
3,498,782 
   
Company, Refunding Series 2008, 5.750%, 9/01/29 
     
1,800 
 
Pinal County Electrical District 3, Arizona, Electric System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 
7/21 at 100.00 
A
1,982,106 
   
2011, 5.250%, 7/01/36 
     
   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Power Revenue Bonds, Series 2005RR: 
     
2,660 
 
5.000%, 7/01/26 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
2,674,258 
2,170 
 
5.000%, 7/01/27 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
7/15 at 100.00 
BBB+ 
2,177,356 
2,500 
 
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Arizona, Electric System 
1/18 at 100.00 
Aa1 
3,702,600 
   
Revenue Bonds, Tender Option Bond Trust 09-9W, 18.090%, 1/01/38 (IF) (4) 
     
   
Salt Verde Financial Corporation, Arizona, Senior Gas Revenue Bonds, Citigroup Energy Inc 
     
   
Prepay Contract Obligations, Series 2007: 
     
4,500 
 
5.500%, 12/01/29 
No Opt. Call 
A– 
5,334,480 
5,665 
 
5.000%, 12/01/37 
No Opt. Call 
A– 
6,270,532 
31,480 
 
Total Utilities 
   
35,369,810 
   
Water and Sewer – 10.6% (7.3% of Total Investments) 
     
500 
 
City of Goodyear, Arizona Subordinate Lien Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2011, 
7/21 at 100.00 
AA– 
559,590 
   
5.500%, 7/01/41 
     
1,005 
 
Cottonwood, Arizona, Senior Lien Water System Revenue Bonds, Municipal Property Corporation, 
7/14 at 100.00 
A
1,021,402 
   
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – SYNCORA GTY Insured 
     
500 
 
Glendale, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2012, 5.000%, 7/01/28 
7/22 at 100.00 
AA 
574,480 
2,855 
 
Goodyear, Arizona, Water and Sewer Revenue Obligations, Series 2010, 5.625%, 7/01/39 
7/20 at 100.00 
A+ 
3,146,952 
455 
 
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Water System Improvement Revenue 
12/13 at 100.00 
N/R 
455,701 
   
Bonds, Chaparral City Water Company, Series 1997A, 5.400%, 12/01/22 – AMBAC Insured 
     
   
(Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
1,000 
 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, 
7/14 at 100.00 
AA+ 
1,049,790 
   
Series 2004, 5.000%, 7/01/24 – NPFG Insured 
     
   
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corporation, Arizona, Junior Lien Water System Revenue Refunding 
     
   
Bonds, Series 2001: 
     
1,250 
 
5.500%, 7/01/21 – FGIC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,567,113 
1,040 
 
5.500%, 7/01/22 – FGIC Insured 
No Opt. Call 
AAA 
1,312,875 
1,500 
 
Pima County, Arizona, Sewer System Revenue Obligations, Series 2012A, 5.000%, 7/01/26 
No Opt. Call 
AA– 
1,737,600 
750 
 
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewerage Authority, Revenue Bonds, Senior Lien Series 2008A, 
7/18 at 100.00 
BBB– 
770,235 
   
6.000%, 7/01/38 
     
   
Surprise Municipal Property Corporation, Arizona, Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2007: 
     
1,600 
 
4.700%, 4/01/22 
4/14 at 100.00 
A– 
1,613,504 
1,970 
 
4.900%, 4/01/32 
4/17 at 100.00 
A– 
2,001,853 
500 
 
Tucson, Arizona, Water System Revenue Bonds, Refunding Series 2013A, 5.000%, 7/01/23 (WI/DD, 
No Opt. Call 
AA 
610,055 
   
Settling 6/05/13) 
     
2,370 
 
Yuma County Industrial Development Authority, Arizona, Exempt Revenue Bonds, Far West Water & 
12/17 at 100.00 
N/R 
2,031,303 
   
Sewer Inc. Refunding, Series 2007A, 6.375%, 12/01/37 (Alternative Minimum Tax) 
     
17,295 
 
Total Water and Sewer 
   
18,452,453 
$ 238,078 
 
Total Investments (cost $236,263,800) – 145.8% 
   
253,973,943 
   
Floating Rate Obligations – (1.6)% 
   
(2,755,000) 
   
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (29.1)% (7) 
   
(50,671,000) 
   
Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value – (16.1)% (7) 
   
(28,000,000) 
   
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 1.0% 
   
1,610,831 
   
Net Assets Applicable to Common Shares – 100% 
   
$ 174,158,774 
 

 
 
 

 
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The following is a summary of the three-tiered hierarchy of valuation input levels.
 
Level 1 – Inputs are unadjusted and prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
 
Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
 
Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including management’s assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
 
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the Fund’s fair value measurements as of the end of the reporting period:
 
 
Level 1 
Level 2 
Level 3 
Total 
Long-Term Investments: 
       
Municipal Bonds 
$ — 
$250,072,660 
$3,901,283 
$253,973,943 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the Fund’s Level 3 investments held at the beginning and end of the measurement period:
 
   
 
Level 3 
 
Municipal Bonds 
Balance at the beginning of period 
$2,066,898
Gains (losses): 
 
Net realized gains (losses) 
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 
(265,195)
Purchases at cost 
2,099,580
Sales at proceeds 
Net discounts (premiums) 
Transfers in to 
Transfers out of 
Balance at the end of period 
$3,901,283
 
The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of May 31, 2013, were as follows:
 
         
     
Unobservable 
 
 
Market Value 
Techniques 
Inputs 
Range 
Municipal Bonds 
$3,901,283 
Discounted 
MMD Spread 
0-6% 
   
Cash Flow 
AAA - Rated MMD 
 
     
Liquidity Discount 
0-10% 
MMD - Municipal Market Data 
       
 
Income Tax Information
 
The following information is presented on an income tax basis. Differences between amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are primarily due to timing differences in recognizing taxable market discount, timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses on investment transactions and the treatment of investments in inverse floating rate securities reflected as financing transactions, if any. To the extent that differences arise that are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities presented in the annual report, based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Temporary and permanent differences do not impact the net asset value of the Fund.
 
As of May 31, 2013, the cost of investments was $235,390,835.
 
Gross unrealized appreciation and gross unrealized depreciation of investments as of May 31, 2013, were as follows:
 
   
Gross unrealized: 
 
Appreciation 
$20,236,441 
Depreciation 
(4,408,337)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments 
$15,828,104 
 
 
   
(1)    
All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets applicable to Common 
 
shares unless otherwise noted. 
(2)    
Optional Call Provisions: Dates (month and year) and prices of the earliest optional call or redemption. 
 
There may be other call provisions at varying prices at later dates. Certain mortgage-backed securities may 
 
be subject to periodic principal paydowns. 
(3)    
Ratings: Using the highest of Standard & Poor’s Group (“Standard & Poor’s”), Moody’s Investors Service, 
 
Inc. (“Moody’s”) or Fitch, Inc. (“Fitch”) rating. Ratings below BBB by Standard & Poor’s, Baa by Moody’s or 
 
BBB by Fitch are considered to be below investment grade. Holdings designated N/R are not rated by any 
 
of these national rating agencies. 
(4)    
Investment, or portion of investment, has been pledged to collateralize the net payment obligations for 
 
investments in inverse floating rate transactions. 
(5)    
Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by, or at the discretion of, the 
 
Board of Trustees. For fair value measurement disclosure purposes, investment classified as Level 3. 
(6)    
Backed by an escrow or trust containing sufficient U.S. Government or U.S. Government agency securities, 
 
which ensure the timely payment of principal and interest. Certain bonds backed by U.S. Government or 
 
agency securities are regarded as having an implied rating equal to the rating of such securities. 
(7)    
MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares, at Liquidation Value 
 
as a percentage of Total Investments are 20.0% and 11.0%, respectively. 
N/R    
Not rated. 
WI/DD    
Investment, or portion of investment, purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. 
(ETM)    
Escrowed to maturity. 
(IF)    
Inverse floating rate investment. 
(UB)    
Underlying bond of an inverse floating rate trust reflected as a financing transaction. 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2. Controls and Procedures.

a.  
The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of the controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
 
 
b.  
There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
 
Item 3. Exhibits.

File as exhibits as part of this Form a separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), exactly as set forth below: See EX-99 CERT attached hereto.

 
 
 

 
 
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.
 
(Registrant)  Nuveen Arizona Premium Income Municipal Fund 
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Kevin J. McCarthy                    
                                                   Kevin J. McCarthy
                                                   Vice President and Secretary
 
Date:         July 30, 2013        
 
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.
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Gifford R. Zimmerman                    
                                                    Gifford R. Zimmerman
                                                  Chief Administrative Officer (principal executive officer) 
 
Date:         July 30, 2013        
 
By (Signature and Title)     /s/ Stephen D. Foy                              
                                                   Stephen D. Foy
                                                  Vice President and Controller (principal financial officer) 
 
Date:         July 30, 2013