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 number

811-08777

 

CREDIT SUISSE HIGH YIELD BOND FUND

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

Eleven Madison Avenue, New York, New York

 

10010

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

J. Kevin Gao, Esq.

Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Eleven Madison Avenue

New York, New York  10010

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(212) 325-2000

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

October 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

November 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008

 

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund
Eleven Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Trustees

Enrique R. Arzac

Chairman of the Board

Terry Fires Bovarnick

James Cattano

Lawrence J. Fox

Steven Rappaport

Officers

George Hornig

Chief Executive Officer and President

Martha B. Metcalf

Chief Investment Officer

Emidio Morizio

Chief Compliance Officer

J. Kevin Gao

Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President
and Secretary

Michael A. Pignataro

Chief Financial Officer

Cecilia Chau

Treasurer

Investment Adviser

Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC
Eleven Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010

Administrator

State Street Bank and Trust Co.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Co.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Shareholder Servicing Agent

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 43078
Providence, RI 02940-3010

Legal Counsel

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
787 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
100 East Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202

Credit Suisse
High Yield Bond Fund

SEMIANNUAL REPORT
April 30, 2008
(unaudited)




Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

June 9, 2008

Dear Shareholder:

Performance Summary

11/01/07 – 04/30/08

Fund and Benchmark   Performance  
Total Return (based on NAV)1     (5.96 %)  
Total Return (based on market value)1     4.21 %  
Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Constrained Index2     (0.74 %)  

 

Market Review: A volatile period

Market volatility persisted during the six months ending April 2008 as concerns over sub prime mortgages, tougher credit conditions, a deteriorating macro-economic backdrop and shelved leveraged buyout deals weighed heavily on the financial markets.

Liquidity remained limited as high yield spreads approached 840 basis points versus Treasuries. In March, however, an increasingly aggressive policy response from the Federal Reserve led to a significant improvement in valuations and market sentiment. This more positive momentum carried over into April, with the high yield market posting its highest monthly return since 2003.

The Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Constrained benchmark posted a return of -0.74% for the six months ended April 30, 2008. Lower rated securities lagged the broader market, with CCC and B rated issuers returning -4.94% and -0.20%, respectively, while BB rated issuers outperformed, returning .85%. The average yield spread between high yield bonds and Treasury securities was 243 basis points wider, ending the period at +683 (which was still 157 basis points inside the March wides).

Against this volatile backdrop, credit fundamentals have remained relatively sound, with the exception of financial and housing-related sectors. Default rates, reported by Moody's Investor Services at 1.75% in April, are higher than they have been, but still near historical lows. In addition, outside of the financials, corporate earnings have been strong. However, Merrill Lynch's Distress Ratio continues to rise and, at 23.4% in April, points to rising defaults in 2008. Finally, the most recent Federal Loan Officers Survey reflects a significant tightening of lending standards as bank balance sheet pressures have filtered through to lending attitudes.

On the technical front, new issuance was subdued for most of this time period with approximately $28 billion in deals priced. However, significant progress was made on the backlog of leveraged buyout financing waiting to come to market as the banks sold — at discounted prices — to a variety of private equity and distressed opportunity funds. Finally, April marked a turning point in retail mutual fund flows, posting four consecutive weeks of inflows.

Strategic Review and Outlook: Relatively sound credit fundamentals

An underweight to banks and superior security selection in health services contributed to performance. Conversely, exposures in the CCC-rated segment and holdings in broadcasters and consumer driven sectors, such as restaurants and gaming, hurt returns relative to the benchmark.

In addition to core holdings in the more defensive industries (healthcare, energy, and utilities), we remain relatively constructive on several issuers in the industrial and commercial space — particularly those with international end markets. In contrast, given high energy prices and continued weak housing data, we are cautious with respect to consumer-driven industries and have sought to limit exposures to these sectors. On the



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April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

ratings front, we have been adding to positions in higher quality credits and using periods of market strength to pare back exposures in riskier names.

While credit fundamentals outside of the financial and housing sectors appear intact, the macroeconomic environment is more challenging. The recapitalization of banks and brokers is underway, but will take some time. As a result, we are concerned that the recent rally may be more a reflection of short covering than real improvement with respect to the broader macroeconomic picture. As 2008 progresses, we believe the environment will remain challenging, particularly with respect to housing weakness and commodity price strength. Consequently, portfolio strategy will remain opportunistic in nature — paring back riskier issuers where possible, adding selectively to higher quality credits in the secondary market, and taking advantage of new issue opportunities in the coming months.

   
Martha Metcalf
Chief Investment Officer*
  George Hornig
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 that 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.

  *  Martha B. Metcalf is a Managing Director of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") and head of the U.S. High Yield Management Team. She has served in these capacities since 2005. From 2000 until 2005, she was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Global High Yield Bonds, and head of a global high yield business with responsibility for total return, as well as structured portfolios at Invesco. Prior to her tenure at Invesco, Ms. Metcalf served for over ten years at JPMorgan Investment Management, where she was Vice President and Portfolio Manager for High Yield Corporate Bonds.

  **  George Hornig is a Managing Director of Credit Suisse. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Alternative Investments and Chairman of the Asset Management Americas Operating Committee. Mr. Hornig has been associated with Credit Suisse since 1999.

1  Assuming reinvestment of dividends of $0.21 per share.

2  The Merrill Lynch US 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. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.



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Semiannual Investment Adviser's Report (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Top Ten Holdings

(% of net assets as of 4/30/08)

Security Description

1.
  Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co.
10.250% 11/1/15
  2.44%
 
2.
  Tenet Healthcare Corp.
9.875% 07/01/14
  1.39%
 
3.
  Ford Motor Credit Co.
7.000% 10/01/13
  1.24%
 
4.
  HCA, Inc.
6.500% 2/15/16
  1.23%
 
5.
  General Motors Acceptance Corp.
5.625% 05/15/09
  1.22%
 
6.
  Smurfit-Stone Container
8.375% 07/01/12
  1.12%
 
7.
  General Motors Corp.
7.125% 7/15/13
  1.11%
 
8.
  Intelsat, Ltd
11.250% 6/15/16
  1.11%
 
9.
  Qwest Communications
International, Inc.
7.50% 2/15/14
  1.10%
 
10.
  AES Corp.
8.00% 10/15/17
  1.06%
 

 

Credit Quality Breakdown

(% of total investments as of 4/30/08)

S&P Ratings  
AA     0.2 %  
A     0.2    
BBB     1.0    
BB     15.6    
B     56.4    
CCC     24.0    
CC     1.0    
D     0.2    
NR     1.1    
Subtotal     99.7    
Equities and Other     0.3    
Total     100.0 %  

 


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Average Annual Returns

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

    1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   Since
Inception
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)     (8.57 )%     5.80 %     9.74 %     2.93 %  
Market Value     (11.70 )%     2.54 %     5.93 %     2.82 %  

 

Credit Suisse may waive fees and/or reimburse 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 800-293-1232.


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Schedule of Investments

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS (126.1%)      
Aerospace & Defense (1.5%)      
$ 425     DRS Technologies, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/11 @ $103.81) §   (B , B3)   02/01/18     7.625     $ 435,625    
  625     Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 04/01/11 @ $104.44)   (B- , B3)   04/01/15     8.875       657,812    
  1,275     Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co., Series WI, Global Senior Subordinated Notes
(Callable 04/01/12 @ $104.88)
  (B- , Caa1)   04/01/17     9.750       1,351,500    
  625     TransDigm, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/09 @ $105.81)   (B- , B3)   07/15/14     7.750       642,188    
                  3,087,125    
Agriculture (0.7%)      
  1,325     Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $108.00) ‡   (B- , Caa1)   11/01/10     11.000       1,358,125    
Auto Loans (6.2%)      
  1,175     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   06/15/10     7.875       1,118,934    
  2,900     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   10/01/13     7.000       2,504,768    
  1,375     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   06/16/08     6.625       1,367,545    
  1,225     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   12/15/16     8.000       1,073,704    
  325     Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Senior Notes   (B , B1)   08/10/11     9.875       314,689    
  1,175     GMAC LLC, Debentures (Callable 06/05/08 @ $100.00)   (B , B2)   04/01/11     6.000       946,590    
  2,625     GMAC LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes §   (B , B2)   05/15/09     5.625       2,468,700    
  25     GMAC LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B2)   03/02/11     7.250       21,220    
  1,950     GMAC LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B2)   12/01/14     6.750       1,491,892    
  75     GMAC LLC, Senior Unsubordinated Notes   (B , B2)   12/15/11     6.000       59,480    
  1,200     Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.75)   (B+ , B3)   12/15/14     9.500       1,242,000    
                  12,609,522    
Auto Parts & Equipment (2.9%)      
  450     Altra Industrial Motion, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 12/01/08 @ $104.50)   (B , B1)   12/01/11     9.000       447,750    
  850     Altra Industrial Motion, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 12/01/08 @ $104.50)   (B , B1)   12/01/11     9.000       845,750    
  775     American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/12 @ $103.94)   (BB , Ba3)   03/01/17     7.875       697,500    
  1,200     American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Notes (Callable 04/01/09 @ $105.38)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   04/01/13     10.750       1,134,000    
  61     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/09 @ $104.31)   (BB- , Ba3)   12/01/11     8.625       65,880    
  1,298     Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 07/01/10 @ $104.50)   (BB- , Ba3)   07/01/15     9.000       1,418,065    
  500     Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 11/01/08 @ $104.88)   (CCC , Caa2)   11/01/13     9.750       287,500    
  1,025     Visteon Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa2)   08/01/10     8.250       907,125    
                  5,803,570    
Automobile Parts & Equipment (0.3%)      
  725     Lear Corp., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/10 @ $104.25)   (B- , B3)   12/01/13     8.500       696,000    
Automotive (2.8%)      
  1,970     Ford Motor Co., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (CCC+ , Caa1)   07/16/31     7.450       1,482,425    
  2,750     General Motors Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes §   (B- , Caa1)   07/15/13     7.125       2,248,125    
  2,390     General Motors Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes §   (B- , Caa1)   07/15/33     8.375       1,831,337    
                  5,561,887    
Beverages (0.6%)      
  400     Constellation Brands, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB- , Ba3)   12/15/14     8.375       426,000    
  850     Constellation Brands, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB- , Ba3)   09/01/16     7.250       860,625    
                  1,286,625    
Brokerage (0.3%)      
  775     E*TRADE Financial Corp., Global Senior Notes (Callable 06/15/08 @ $104.00) §   (B , Ba3)   06/15/11     8.000       693,625    
Building & Construction (1.3%)      
  1,425     Ashton Woods USA/Finance, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/10 @ $104.75)   (B- , Caa2)   10/01/15     9.500       790,875    
  625     K Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (B- , Caa1)   01/15/16     6.250       437,500    
  900     Standard Pacific Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes §   (B+ , B1)   08/15/15     7.000       675,000    
  1,000     William Lyon Homes, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/09 @ $103.58)   (B- , Caa2)   04/01/13     10.750       645,000    
                  2,548,375    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Building Materials (3.8%)      
$ 1,000     Associated Materials, Inc., Global Senior Discount Notes (Callable 03/01/09 @ $105.62) §+   (CCC , Caa2)   03/01/14     0.000     $ 720,000    
  1,375     Building Materials Corp. of America, Global Secured Notes (Callable 08/01/09 @ $103.88)   (B+ , B3)   08/01/14     7.750       1,031,250    
  1,150     Coleman Cable, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/08 @ $104.94)   (B+ , B2)   10/01/12     9.875       1,058,000    
  750     CPG International I, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/09 @ $105.25)   (B , B3)   07/01/13     10.500       645,000    
  500     Dayton Superior Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/08 @ $100.00) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   06/15/09     13.000       428,750    
  625     General Cable Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/01/09 @ $102.00) #   (B+ , B1)   04/01/15     5.073       557,812    
  325     Norcraft Cos., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.50)   (B+ , B1)   11/01/11     9.000       333,938    
  750     Norcraft Holdings, Global Senior Discount Notes (Callable 09/01/08 @ $104.88) +   (B- , B3)   09/01/12     0.000       693,750    
  825     Nortek, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 09/01/09 @ $104.25)   (CCC , Caa1)   09/01/14     8.500       608,437    
  1,000     NTK Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Discount Notes (Callable 09/01/09 @ $105.38) §#   (CCC , Caa2)   03/01/14     10.750       435,000    
  1,425     Ply Gem Industries, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.50) §   (CCC+ , Caa2)   02/15/12     9.000       1,097,250    
                  7,609,187    
Chemicals (4.5%)      
  1,475     Chemtura Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB+ , Ba2)   06/01/16     6.875       1,320,125    
  1,200     Koppers Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Discount Notes (Callable 11/15/09 @ $104.94) +   (B- , B3)   11/15/14     0.000       1,056,000    
  1,125     Momentive Performance Materials, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/10 @ $104.88)   (B , B3)   12/01/14     9.750       1,096,875    
  1,050     Momentive Performance Materials, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/11 @ $105.75) §   (CCC+ , Caa2)   12/01/16     11.500       926,625    
  275     Nalco Co., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 11/15/08 @ $104.50)   (B- , B3)   11/15/13     9.000       438,851    
  1,275     Nalco Finance Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Discounted Notes (Callable 02/01/09 @ $104.50) +   (B- , B3)   02/01/14     0.000       1,224,000    
  200     PolyOne Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes ‡   (B+ , B1)   05/01/12     8.875       206,000    
  925     PolyOne Corp., Senior Notes   (B+ , B1)   05/01/12     8.875       952,750    
  1,175     Reichhold Industries, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 08/15/10 @ $104.50) ‡   (B+ , B2)   08/15/14     9.000       1,180,875    
  650     Terra Capital, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/12 @ $103.50)   (BB- , B1)   02/01/17     7.000       650,000    
                  9,052,101    
Computer Hardware (0.4%)      
  825     Activant Solutions, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/11 @ $104.75)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   05/01/16     9.500       697,125    
Consumer Products (2.3%)      
  1,850     AAC Group Holding Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 10/01/08 @ $105.13) §+   (CCC+ , Caa1)   10/01/12     0.000       1,452,250    
  1,650     Amscan Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 05/01/09 @ $104.38)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   05/01/14     8.750       1,501,500    
  925     Jarden Corp., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/12 @ $103.75)   (B , B3)   05/01/17     7.500       855,625    
  940     Prestige Brands, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.63)   (B- , B3)   04/15/12     9.250       935,300    
                  4,744,675    
Consumer/Commercial/Lease Financing (0.5%)      
  1,225     Residential Capital LLC, Company Guaranteed Notes   (CC , Ca)   02/22/11     8.000       637,000    
  675     Residential Capital LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (CC , Ca)   06/30/10     6.375       367,875    
                  1,004,875    
Diversified Capital Goods (2.9%)      
  925     Esco Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 12/15/08 @ $102.00) ‡#   (B , B2)   12/15/13     6.675       846,375    
  100     Esco Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.31) ‡   (B , B2)   12/15/13     8.625       100,000    
  875     RBS Global & Rexnord Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/10 @ $104.75)   (B- , B3)   08/01/14     9.500       879,375    
  950     Sensus Metering Systems, Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 12/15/08 @ $104.31)   (B- , B3)   12/15/13     8.625       935,750    
  1,200     Stanadyne Corp., Series 1, Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 08/15/09 @ $105.00)   (B-, B3)   08/15/14     10.000       1,164,000    
  1,025     Titan International, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes §   (B- , Caa1)   01/15/12     8.000       1,030,125    
  1,138     TriMas Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/16/08 @ $103.29)   (B- , B3)   06/15/12     9.875       998,595    
                  5,954,220    
Electric - Generation (5.8%)      
  2,050     AES Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB- , B1)   10/15/17     8.000       2,147,375    
  175     AES Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB- , B1)   03/01/14     7.750       180,250    
  1,475     Calpine Generating Company LLC, Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/01/09 @ $100.00) ø   (D , NR)   04/01/10     11.070       77,438    
  1,325     Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B2)   06/01/15     7.500       1,325,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Electric - Generation      
$ 1,825     Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B2)   05/01/16     8.375     $ 1,911,687    
  1,225     Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B2)   06/01/19     7.750       1,225,000    
  1,175     Edison Mission Energy, Global Senior Unsecured Notes §   (BB- , B1)   05/15/17     7.000       1,192,625    
  300     Edison Mission Energy, Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB- , B1)   05/15/19     7.200       303,750    
  438     Midwest Generation LLC, Series B, Global Pass Thru Certificates   (BB+ , Baa3)   01/02/16     8.560       473,332    
  350     NRG Energy, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/12 @ $103.69)   (B , B1)   01/15/17     7.375       361,375    
  675     NRG Energy, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/11 @ $103.69)   (B , B1)   02/01/16     7.375       696,938    
  900     Reliant Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   06/15/14     7.625       940,500    
  925     Reliant Energy, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , B1)   06/15/17     7.875       968,937    
                  11,804,207    
Electric - Integrated (3.9%)      
  625     Energy Future Holdings, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/12 @ $105.44) ‡   (B- , B3)   11/01/17     10.875       668,750    
  225     Mirant Americas Generation, LLC., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , B3)   05/01/11     8.300       234,563    
  1,200     Mirant Americas Generation, LLC., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , B3)   10/01/21     8.500       1,182,000    
  4,725     Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., LLC, Series A, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 11/01/11 @ $105.13) ‡
  (CCC , B3)   11/01/15     10.250       4,949,437    
  875     Texas Competitive Electric Holdings Co., LLC, Series B, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 11/01/11 @ $105.13) ‡
  (CCC , B3)   11/01/15     10.250       916,562    
                  7,951,312    
Electronics (3.1%)      
  1,575     Amkor Technology, Inc., Global Senior Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $103.88)   (B+ , B1)   05/15/13     7.750       1,513,969    
  207     Ampex Corp., Secured Notes ^ø   (NR , NR)   08/15/08     12.000       200,446    
  225     Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.44)   (B- , B2)   12/15/14     8.875       199,125    
  2,325     Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes §   (B- , B3)   12/15/16     10.125       1,842,562    
  1,000     Sanmina-SCI Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/09 @ $103.38)   (B- , B3)   03/01/13     6.750       910,000    
  75     Sanmina-SCI Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 03/01/11 @ $104.06)   (B- , B3)   03/01/16     8.125       69,375    
  675     Spansion LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 01/15/11 @ $105.62) ‡§   (B , Caa2)   01/15/16     11.250       435,375    
  1,200     Viasystems, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $105.25)   (B+ , Caa1)   01/15/11     10.500       1,146,000    
                  6,316,852    
Energy - Exploration & Production (4.5%)      
  1,225     Chaparral Energy, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/12 @ $104.44) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   02/01/17     8.875       1,127,000    
  575     Charter Communications Operating LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes ‡   (B- , B3)   04/30/12     8.000       557,750    
  1,450     Chesapeake Energy Corp., Senior Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $103.44)   (BB , Ba3)   01/15/16     6.875       1,471,750    
  1,000     Encore Acquisition Co., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/10 @ $103.63)   (B , B1)   12/01/17     7.250       975,000    
  975     Hilcorp Energy I, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 06/01/11 @ $104.50) ‡§   (B+ , B3)   06/01/16     9.000       1,021,313    
  1,275     Petrohawk Energy Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/10 @ $104.56)   (B , B3)   07/15/13     9.125       1,354,687    
  1,400     Plains Exploration & Production, Co., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $103.88)   (BB- , B1)   06/15/15     7.750       1,442,000    
  775     Southwestern Energy Co., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes ‡   (BB+ , Ba2)   02/01/18     7.500       825,374    
  300     Swift Energy Co, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/12 @ $103.56)   (BB- , B1)   06/01/17     7.125       288,750    
                  9,063,624    
Environmental (1.5%)      
  575     Allied Waste North America, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 03/15/10 @ $103.63)   (BB , B1)   03/15/15     7.250       582,906    
  875     Allied Waste North America, Inc., Series B, Global Senior Notes (Callable 04/15/09 @ $103.69) §   (B+ , B2)   04/15/14     7.375       885,938    
  1,500     Waste Services, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 04/15/09 @ $104.75)   (B- , Caa1)   04/15/14     9.500       1,477,500    
                  2,946,344    
Food & Drug Retailers (1.8%)      
  1,925     Duane Reade, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 08/01/08 @ $104.88) §   (CC , Caa3)   08/01/11     9.750       1,795,062    
  250     Ingles Markets, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $102.90)   (B+ , B2)   12/01/11     8.875       255,000    
  400     Rite Aid Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $104.68)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   12/15/15     9.375       327,000    
  75     Stater Brothers Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/11 @ $103.88)   (B+ , B2)   04/15/15     7.750       75,563    
  1,225     Stater Brothers Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/08 @ $104.06)   (B+ , B2)   06/15/12     8.125       1,249,500    
                  3,702,125    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
5



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Food - Wholesale (1.7%)      
$ 825     Dole Foods Co., Inc., Debentures §   (B- , Caa1)   07/15/13     8.750     $ 705,375    
  175     Dole Foods Co., Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $102.22)   (B- , Caa1)   03/15/11     8.875       157,500    
  950     National Beef Packing Company LLC, Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 08/01/08 @ $102.63)   (B- , Caa1)   08/01/11     10.500       897,750    
  1,575     Smithfield Foods, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB , Ba3)   07/01/17     7.750       1,571,063    
                  3,331,688    
Forestry & Paper (4.6%)      
  478     Boise Cascade LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/09 @ $103.56)   (BB- , B2)   10/15/14     7.125       427,810    
  1,600     Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $103.66)   (B , B2)   03/15/10     9.750       1,536,000    
  250     Georgia-Pacific Corp., Debentures   (B+ , B2)   06/15/15     7.700       251,250    
  750     Georgia-Pacific Corp., Global Senior Notes   (B+ , B2)   01/15/24     8.000       718,125    
  300     Georgia-Pacific Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/12 @ $103.56) ‡   (BB- , Ba3)   01/15/17     7.125       298,500    
  800     Graphic Packaging International Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 08/15/08 @ $104.75)   (B- , B3)   08/15/13     9.500       800,000    
  625     Newark Group, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 03/15/09 @ $104.88)   (B- , B3)   03/15/14     9.750       500,000    
  500     NewPage Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/09 @ $106.00)   (B- , B2)   05/01/12     10.000       536,250    
  675     NewPage Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/09 @ $106.00) §   (CCC+ , B3)   05/01/13     12.000       718,875    
  2,475     Smurfit-Stone Container, Global Senior Notes (Callable 07/01/08 @ $102.79)   (B- , B3)   07/01/12     8.375       2,277,000    
  1,125     Verso Paper Holdings LLC, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/11 @ $105.69)   (CCC+ , B3)   08/01/16     11.375       1,158,750    
  75     Verso Paper Holdings LLC, Inc., Series B, Global Secured Notes (Callable 08/01/10 @ $104.56)   (B+ , B2)   08/01/14     9.125       77,812    
                  9,300,372    
Gaming (7.0%)      
  1,125     Buffalo Thunder Development Authority, Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.69) ‡   (B , B2)   12/15/14     9.375       770,625    
  200     Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes §   (B-, Caa1)   03/15/10     7.875       189,000    
  650     Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (B- , Caa1)   05/15/11     8.125       553,312    
  1,225     CCM Merger, Inc., Rule 144A, Notes (Callable 08/01/09 @ $104.00) ‡   (B- , Caa1)   08/01/13     8.000       1,059,625    
  290     Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 11/15/11 @ $103.63) ‡   (BB , Ba2)   11/15/19     7.250       256,650    
  350     FireKeepers Development Authority, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 05/01/12 @ $110.50) ‡   (B , B3)   05/01/15     13.875       357,000    
  625     Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Rule 144A, Second Mortgage Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $105.13) ‡   (CCC+ , Caa1)   06/15/15     10.250       451,563    
  225     Herbst Gaming, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.06)   (CC , Ca)   06/01/12     8.125       50,625    
  750     Inn of the Mountain Gods, Global Senior Notes (Callable 6/16/08 @ $106.00) §   (B , B3)   11/15/10     12.000       652,500    
  1,450     Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/10 @ $104.88)   (B , B3)   06/15/14     9.750       1,145,500    
  500     Majestic Star Casino LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/08 @ $104.88)   (CCC- , Caa2)   01/15/11     9.750       182,500    
  950     Majestic Star Casino LLC, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.75) §   (B- , B2)   10/15/10     9.500       836,000    
  1,275     Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Rule 144A, Bonds (Callable 11/15/11 @ $104.25) ‡   (BB+ , Ba1)   11/15/15     8.500       1,165,031    
  1,150     MGM Mirage, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB , Ba2)   04/01/16     6.875       1,012,000    
  1,000     MGM Mirage, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB , Ba2)   06/01/16     7.500       910,000    
  1,700     MGM Mirage, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB , Ba2)   01/15/17     7.625       1,559,750    
  175     MGM Mirage, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB , Ba2)   04/01/13     6.750       161,875    
  600     Peermont Global Proprietary Ltd., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 04/30/10 @ $105.81) ‡   (B , B3)   04/30/14     7.750       833,720    
  870     Tropicana Entertainment LLC., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.81) §ø   (D , Ca)   12/15/14     9.625       432,825    
  1,250     Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/10 @ $104.25) §   (B , Caa1)   06/01/15     8.500       809,375    
  775     Turning Stone Resort Casino Enterprise, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 09/15/10 @ $104.56) ‡   (B+ , B1)   09/15/14     9.125       767,250    
                  14,156,726    
Gas Distribution (2.2%)      
  500     Amerigas Partners LP, Senior Unsecured   (NR , B1)   05/20/15     7.250       507,500    
  1,625     El Paso Performance-Link, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes ‡   (BB , Ba3)   07/15/11     7.750       1,689,506    
  825     Inergy LP/Inergy Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/11 @ $104.13)   (B+ , B1)   03/01/16     8.250       849,750    
  550     MarkWest Energy Partners LP/ Finance Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 04/15/13 @ $104.38) ‡   (B+ , B2)   04/15/18     8.750       573,375    
  700     Williams Partners LP, Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (BBB- , Ba2)   02/01/17     7.250       726,250    
                  4,346,381    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
6



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Health Services (9.3%)      
$ 1,215     Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 11/01/11 @ $104.94) ‡§   (B , Caa1)   11/01/15     9.875     $ 1,297,012    
  1,875     HCA, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 11/15/11 @ $104.63)   (BB- , B2)   11/15/16     9.250       2,020,312    
  1,300     HCA, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa1)   01/15/15     6.375       1,163,500    
  2,775     HCA, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa1)   02/15/16     6.500       2,497,500    
  700     HCA, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa1)   10/01/12     6.300       659,750    
  1,050     HCA, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa1)   02/15/13     6.250       960,750    
  625     HCA, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes   (B- , Caa1)   07/15/13     6.750       581,250    
  1,275     Healthsouth Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $105.38) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   06/15/16     10.750       1,377,000    
  850     Iasis Healthcare/Capital Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/15/09 @ $104.38)   (CCC+ , B3)   06/15/14     8.750       875,500    
  750     Stewart Enterprises, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/09 @ $103.13)   (BB- , Ba3)   02/15/13     6.250       725,625    
  2,750     Tenet Healthcare Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , Caa1)   07/01/14     9.875       2,825,625    
  500     Tenet Healthcare Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (B , Caa1)   02/01/15     9.250       498,750    
  500     Universal Hospital Services, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/09 @ $102.00) #   (B+ , B3)   06/01/15     8.288       475,000    
  325     Universal Hospital Services, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/11 @ $104.25)   (B+ , B3)   06/01/15     8.500       333,125    
  1,600     Vanguard Health Holding Co., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 10/01/09 @ $104.50) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   10/01/14     9.000       1,636,000    
  1,025     VWR Funding, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/11 @ $105.13)   (B- , Caa1)   07/15/15     10.250       991,688    
                  18,918,387    
Healthcare Services (0.9%)      
  1,825     Community Health Systems, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/11 @ $104.44)   (B , B3)   07/15/15     8.875       1,907,125    
Hotels (0.6%)      
  350     Host Hotels & Resorts LP, Global Secured Notes (Callable 11/01/10 @ $103.44)   (BB , Ba1)   11/01/14     6.875       346,500    
  975     Host Hotels & Resorts LP, Series Q, Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/01/11 @ $103.33)   (BB , Ba1)   06/01/16     6.750       957,938    
                  1,304,438    
Household & Leisure Products (1.0%)      
  1,000     ALH Finance LLC/ALH Finance Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ 104.25)   (CCC+ , B3)   01/15/13     8.500       945,000    
  500     Ames True Temper, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/9/08 @ $101.50) #   (CCC+ , Caa1)   01/15/12     6.713       414,375    
  1,400     Ames True Temper, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 07/15/08 @ $105.00) §   (CCC- , Caa3)   07/15/12     10.000       756,000    
                  2,115,375    
Investments & Misc. Financial Services (0.8%)      
  700     Nuveen Investments, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 11/15/11 @ $105.25) ‡   (B- , B3)   11/15/15     10.500       677,250    
  1,075     WMG Acquisition Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 04/15/09 @ $103.69)   (B , B3)   04/15/14     7.375       897,625    
                  1,574,875    
Leisure (0.7%)      
  750     Six Flags, Inc., Global Senior Notes (Callable 02/01/09 @ $100.00) §   (CCC- , Caa2)   02/01/10     8.875       626,250    
  900     Six Flags, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/01/09 @ $104.81)   (CCC- , Caa2)   06/01/14     9.625       598,500    
  175     Six Flags, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.88)   (CCC- , Caa2)   04/15/13     9.750       118,125    
                  1,342,875    
Machinery (0.8%)      
  1,175     Baldor Electric Co., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/12 @ $104.31)   (B , B3)   02/15/17     8.625       1,204,375    
  450     Terex Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 11/15/12 @ $104.00)   (B+ , Ba3)   11/15/17     8.000       462,375    
                  1,666,750    
Media - Broadcast (3.3%)      
  700     Allbritton Communications Co., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/9/08 @ $103.88)   (B+ , B1)   12/15/12     7.750       711,375    
  1,325     Barrington Broadcasting, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/10 @ $105.25)   (CCC+ , B3)   08/15/14     10.500       1,172,625    
  925     CMP Susquehanna Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/15/10 @ $104.94)   (CCC , Caa1)   05/15/14     9.875       666,000    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
7



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Media - Broadcast      
$ 475     Fisher Communications, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/09 @ $104.31)   (B , B2)   09/15/14     8.625     $ 486,875    
  505     ION Media Networks, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/12/08 @ $102.00) ‡#   (CCC- , Caa1)   01/15/13     8.963       304,262    
  925     Local TV Finance LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $104.63) ‡   (CCC+ , Caa1)   06/15/15     9.250       744,625    
  1,425     Univision Communications, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 03/15/11 @ $104.88) §‡   (CCC , B3)   03/15/15     9.750       1,033,125    
  600     XM Satellite Radio, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/08 @ $102.00) §#   (CCC , Caa1)   05/01/13     7.739       586,500    
  1,525     Young Broadcasting, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $104.38)   (CCC- , Caa2)   01/15/14     8.750       899,750    
                  6,605,137    
Media - Cable (6.0%)      
  1,875     Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $104.69)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   01/15/14     9.375       1,734,375    
  425     CCH I LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $100.00) §   (CCC , Caa3)   04/01/14     9.920       218,875    
  1,950     CCH I LLC, Global Secured Notes (Callable 10/01/10 @ $105.50) §   (CCC , Caa3)   10/01/15     11.000       1,525,875    
  1,625     CCH II LLC, Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/08 @ $105.13)   (CCC , Caa2)   09/15/10     10.250       1,568,125    
  792     Charter Communications Holdings LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $100.00) §   (CCC , Ca)   04/01/11     9.920       492,030    
  1,275     CSC Holdings, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB , B1)   04/15/12     6.750       1,255,875    
  1,150     CSC Holdings, Inc., Series B, Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB , B1)   04/01/11     7.625       1,164,375    
  1,100     DirecTV Holdings/Finance, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.19)   (BB- , Ba3)   03/15/13     8.375       1,135,750    
  1,150     EchoStar DBS Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB- , Ba3)   10/01/13     6.625       1,127,000    
  200     EchoStar DBS Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB- , Ba3)   10/01/13     7.000       200,500    
  775     Mediacom Broadband LLC, Global Senior Notes (Callable 10/15/10 @ $104.25)   (B- , B3)   10/15/15     8.500       716,875    
  825     Mediacom LLC, Senior Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $100.00)   (B- , B3)   02/15/11     7.875       783,750    
  150     Mediacom LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $100.00)   (B- , B3)   01/15/13     9.500       146,625    
                  12,070,030    
Metals & Mining - Excluding Steel (2.2%)      
  225     Aleris International, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.50)   (B- , B3)   12/15/14     9.000       166,500    
  1,100     Aleris International, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/11 @ $105.00) §   (B- , Caa1)   12/15/16     10.000       687,500    
  775     Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 04/01/11 @ $104.13)   (BBB- , Ba2)   04/01/15     8.250       843,781    
  1,075     Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 04/01/12 @ $104.19)   (BBB- , Ba2)   04/01/17     8.375       1,190,563    
  181     GrafTech Finance, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $103.42)   (B+ , B2)   02/15/12     10.250       189,145    
  1,700     Noranda Aluminum Acquisition, Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/16/08 @ $102.00) ‡#   (B- , B3)   05/15/15     8.738       1,445,000    
                  4,522,489    
Multi-Line Insurance (0.2%)      
  535     MBIA Insurance Corp., Rule 144A, Subordinated Notes (Callable 01/15/13 @ $100.00) ‡#   (AA , Aa2)   01/15/33     14.000       490,031    
Non-Food & Drug Retailers (5.4%)      
  1,675     Affinity Group, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $105.44)   (CCC+ , Caa2)   02/15/12     10.875       1,532,706    
  900     Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/12 @ $103.81)   (B , B3)   03/15/17     7.625       751,500    
  1,350     Brookstone Company, Inc., Global Secured Notes (Callable 10/15/09 @ $106.00) §   (B , Caa1)   10/15/12     12.000       1,329,750    
  850     GameStop Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/09 @ $104.00)   (BB , Ba1)   10/01/12     8.000       909,500    
  505     Michaels Stores, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/10 @ $105.00) §   (CCC , B2)   11/01/14     10.000       492,375    
  1,120     Michaels Stores, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/11 @ $105.69) §   (CCC , Caa1)   11/01/16     11.375       1,010,800    
  1,585     Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/10 @ $105.19) §   (B , B3)   10/15/15     10.375       1,672,175    
  1,000     PCA LLC/PCA Finance Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notesø   (NR , NR)   08/01/09     11.875       50,000    
  600     SGS International, Inc., Rule 144A, Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 12/15/09 @ $106.00) ‡   (B- , B3)   12/15/13     12.000       519,000    
  863     Susser Holdings LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/15/09 @ $105.31)   (B+ , B3)   12/15/13     10.625       888,890    
  600     Susser Holdings LLC, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 12/15/09 @ $105.31) ‡   (B+ , B3)   12/15/13     10.625       618,000    
  100     Yankee Acquisition Corp., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/11 @ $104.25) §   (B- , B3)   02/15/15     8.500       85,000    
  1,225     Yankee Acquisition Corp., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/12 @ $104.88) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   02/15/17     9.750       989,188    
                  10,848,884    
Office Equipment (0.5%)      
  550     IKON Office Solutions, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 09/15/10 @ $103.88)   (BB- , Ba3)   09/15/15     7.750       555,500    
  475     IKON Office Solutions, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $100.00) ‡#   (BB- , Ba3)   01/01/12     7.698       478,563    
                  1,034,063    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
8



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Oil Field Equipment & Services (0.4%)      
$ 825     Bristow Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/12 @ $103.75)   (BB , Ba2)   09/15/17     7.500     $ 855,938    
Packaging (3.3%)      
  400     Berry Petroleum Co., Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 11/01/11 @ $104.13)   (B+ , B3)   11/01/16     8.250       417,000    
  850     Berry Plastics Holding Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/11 @ $105.13)   (CCC+ , Caa2)   03/01/16     10.250       724,625    
  955     Berry Plastics Holding Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/15/10 @ $104.44)   (B , Caa1)   09/15/14     8.875       897,700    
  1,625     Constar International, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $105.50)   (CCC , Caa2)   12/01/12     11.000       958,750    
  325     Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc., Debentures (Callable 06/09/08 @ $101.91)   (B , B2)   04/15/23     8.000       305,500    
  50     Graham Packaging Company, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/15/08 @ $104.25)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   10/15/12     8.500       49,250    
  1,225     Graham Packaging Company, Inc., Global Subordinated Notes (Callable 10/15/09 @ $104.94)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   10/15/14     9.875       1,157,625    
  200     Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 06/09/08 @ $104.12)
  (BB , Ba3)   05/15/13     8.250       209,000    
  700     Pliant Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $102.78) §   (CCC , Caa1)   09/01/09     11.125       579,250    
  1     Pliant Corp., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $108.72)   (B , NR)   06/15/09     11.625       654    
  1,575     Solo Cup Co., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/09 @ $104.25) §   (CCC , Caa2)   02/15/14     8.500       1,378,125    
                  6,677,479    
Printing & Publishing (3.5%)      
  600     American Media Operations, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 06/09/08 @ $100.00) §
  (CCC- , Caa3)   05/01/09     10.250       449,250    
  1,675     Idearc, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/11 @ $104.00)   (BB- , B3)   11/15/16     8.000       1,097,125    
  2,425     R.H. Donnelley Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $103.44)   (B , B3)   01/15/13     6.875       1,564,125    
  750     R.H. Donnelley Corp., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 10/15/12 @ $104.44) ‡   (B , B3)   10/15/17     8.875       487,500    
  900     R.H. Donnelley Corp., Series A-2, Global Senior Discount Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $103.44)   (B , B3)   01/15/13     6.875       580,500    
  250     R.H. Donnelley Corp., Series A-3, Global Senior Notes (Callable 01/15/11 @ $104.44)   (B , B3)   01/15/16     8.875       163,750    
  1,400     Reader's Digest Association, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 02/15/12 @ $104.50) ‡   (CCC , Caa1)   02/15/17     9.000       1,008,000    
  1,300     TL Acquisitions, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 07/15/11 @ $105.25) ‡   (CCC+ , Caa1)   01/15/15     10.500       1,183,000    
  635     Valassis Communications, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/01/11 @ $104.13)   (B- , B3)   03/01/15     8.250       568,325    
                  7,101,575    
Restaurants (0.4%)      
  775     Denny's Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 10/01/08 @ $105.00)   (B , B3)   10/01/12     10.000       743,031    
Software (0.8%)      
  1,875     First Data Corp., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/30/11 @ $104.94) ‡§   (B , B3)   09/24/15     9.875       1,708,594    
Software/Services (1.4%)      
  1,625     SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/10 @ $105.13) §   (B- , Caa1)   08/15/15     10.250       1,734,688    
  1,150     Unisys Corp., Senior Unsubordinated Notes (Callable 01/15/12 @ $106.25)   (B+ , B2)   01/15/16     12.500       1,190,250    
                  2,924,938    
Steel Producers/Products (1.9%)      
  1,075     AK Steel Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $103.88)   (BB- , B1)   06/15/12     7.750       1,103,219    
  400     PNA Intermed Holdings Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $102.00) #   (B- , Caa1)   02/15/13     10.065       335,000    
  1,275     Rathgibson, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/10 @ $105.62)   (B , B3)   02/15/14     11.250       1,246,312    
  1,125     Ryerson, Inc., Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 11/01/11 @ $106.00) ‡   (B+ , B2)   11/01/15     12.000       1,119,375    
                  3,803,906    
Support-Services (6.7%)      
  1,250     Allied Security Escrow Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 07/15/08 @ $105.69)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   07/15/11     11.375       1,081,250    
  300     ARAMARK Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/09 @ $102.00) #   (B , B3)   02/01/15     6.373       290,250    
  925     ARAMARK Corp., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 02/01/11 @ $104.25)   (B , B3)   02/01/15     8.500       968,937    
  400     Ashtead Capital, Inc., Rule 144A, Notes (Callable 08/15/11 @ $104.50) ‡§   (B , B1)   08/15/16     9.000       352,000    
  150     Education Management LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/10 @ $104.38)   (CCC+ , B2)   06/01/14     8.750       134,250    
  1,075     Education Management LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/11 @ $105.13)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   06/01/16     10.250       908,375    
  500     Hertz Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/01/10 @ $104.44)   (BB- , B1)   01/01/14     8.875       506,250    
  600     Hertz Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 01/01/11 @ $105.25) §   (B , B2)   01/01/16     10.500       606,750    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
9



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
U.S. CORPORATE BONDS      
Support-Services      
$ 750     Iron Mountain, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $101.44)   (B+ , B2)   04/01/13     8.625     $ 766,875    
  200     Iron Mountain, Inc., Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/01/08 @ $103.31)   (B+ , B2)   01/01/16     6.625       194,250    
  1,500     Johnsondiversey Holdings, Inc., Series B, Global Discount Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $103.56)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   05/15/13     10.670       1,500,000    
  775     Kar Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/10 @ $104.38)   (CCC+ , B3)   05/01/14     8.750       747,875    
  675     Kar Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/11 @ $105.00)   (CCC , Caa1)   05/01/15     10.000       644,625    
  1,050     Mobile Services Group, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/10 @ $104.88)   (B- , B3)   08/01/14     9.750       1,013,250    
  415     Neff Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/11 @ $105.00) §   (B- , Caa2)   06/01/15     10.000       205,425    
  1,125     Rental Service Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/10 @ $104.75)   (B- , Caa1)   12/01/14     9.500       1,012,500    
  1,875     Travelport LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 09/01/11 @ $105.94) §   (CCC+ , Caa1)   09/01/16     11.875       1,725,000    
  425     United Rentals North America, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/12/08 @ $103.25)   (BB- , B1)   02/15/12     6.500       400,563    
  725     United Rentals North America, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 02/15/09 @ $103.50)   (B , B3)   02/15/14     7.000       605,375    
                  13,663,800    
Telecom - Fixed Line (1.7%)      
  2,225     Level 3 Financing, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/09 @ $102.00) #   (CCC+ , Caa1)   02/15/15     6.704       1,791,125    
  725     Level 3 Financing, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/10 @ $106.13)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   03/15/13     12.250       734,063    
  50     Level 3 Financing, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/10 @ $104.63)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   11/01/14     9.250       45,750    
  775     Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/15/09 @ $104.62)   (CCC+ , B3)   02/15/14     9.250       806,000    
                  3,376,938    
Telecom - Integrated/Services (4.3%)      
  1,550     Cincinnati Bell, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 01/15/09 @ $104.19) §   (B- , B2)   01/15/14     8.375       1,550,000    
  925     Citizens Communications Co., Senior Unsecured Notes   (BB+ , Ba2)   01/15/13     6.250       881,062    
  700     Hawaiian Telcom Communications, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 05/01/10 @ $106.25) §
  (CCC , Caa3)   05/01/15     12.500       182,000    
  1,100     Hughes Network Systems LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 04/15/10 @ $104.75)   (B , B1)   04/15/14     9.500       1,105,500    
  1,275     Paetec Holding Corp.,Series WI, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 07/15/11 @ $104.75)   (CCC+ , Caa1)   07/15/15     9.500       1,204,875    
  2,250     Qwest Communications International, Inc., Series B, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 02/15/09 @ $103.75)
  (B+ , Ba3)   02/15/14     7.500       2,221,875    
  350     Windstream Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes   (BB , Ba3)   08/01/13     8.125       364,000    
  125     Windstream Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 03/15/12 @ $103.50)   (BB , Ba3)   03/15/19     7.000       118,750    
  1,100     Windstream Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/01/11 @ $104.31)   (BB , Ba3)   08/01/16     8.625       1,157,750    
                  8,785,812    
Telecom - Wireless (1.5%)      
  675     Centennial Cellular Communications Corp., Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 06/15/08 @ $105.06)
  (B , B2)   06/15/13     10.125       707,062    
  1,025     Cricket Communications, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/10 @ $104.69)   (B- , B3)   11/01/14     9.375       1,010,906    
  675     Rural Cellular Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/01/08 @ $102.00) #   (CCC , Caa2)   06/01/13     6.076       685,125    
  650     SunCom Wireless Holdings, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/01/08 @ $104.25)   (A- , NR)   06/01/13     8.500       680,063    
                  3,083,156    
Textiles & Apparel (0.7%)      
  1,300     Levi Strauss & Co., Global Senior Notes (Callable 01/15/10 @ $104.88)   (B+ , B2)   01/15/15     9.750       1,365,000    
Theaters & Entertainment (0.7%)      
  1,675     AMC Entertainment, Inc., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 03/01/09 @ $104.00)   (CCC+ , B2)   03/01/14     8.000       1,503,313    
TOTAL U.S. CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $274,945,164)                 255,620,607    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
10



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS (13.0%)      
Building Materials (0.1%)      
$ 1,000     Maax Corp., Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/15/08 @ $104.88) (Canada) §   (CC , Caa3)   06/15/12     9.750     $ 155,000    
Chemicals (1.2%)      
  1,850     Basell AF SCA, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 08/15/10 @ $104.19) (Luxembourg) ‡   (B- , B3)   08/15/15     8.375       1,350,500    
  1,350     Ineos Group Holdings PLC, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 02/15/11 @ $104.25) (United Kingdom) ‡
  (B- , B3)   02/15/16     8.500       1,100,250    
                  2,450,750    
Electronics (2.4%)      
  1,150     Avago Technologies Finance, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 12/01/10 @ $105.94) (Singapore)
  (B , Caa1)   12/01/15     11.875       1,242,000    
  225     Celestica, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 07/01/08 @ $103.94) (Canada)   (B , B3)   07/01/11     7.875       227,531    
  625     Celestica, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 07/01/09 @ $103.81) (Canada)   (B , B3)   07/01/13     7.625       615,625    
  1,000     New Asat, Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 02/01/09 @ $102.31) (Cayman Islands)   (CCC- , Caa1)   02/01/11     9.250       695,000    
  400     NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 10/15/11 @ $104.75) (Netherlands) §
  (B , B3)   10/15/15     9.500       388,000    
  475     NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 10/15/10 @ $103.94) (Netherlands)
  (BB- , Ba3)   10/15/14     7.875       471,437    
  900     NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 10/15/11 @ $104.31) (Netherlands)
  (B , B3)   10/15/15     8.625       1,208,544    
                  4,848,137    
Energy - Exploration & Production (0.4%)      
  875     OPTI Canada, Inc., Global Senior Secured Notes (Callable 12/15/10 @ $104.13) (Canada)   (BB+ , B1)   12/15/14     8.250       907,813    
Forestry & Paper (1.0%)      
  2,325     Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Canada) §   (CCC+, Caa2)   06/15/11     7.750       1,057,875    
  1,000     Smurfit Kappa Funding PLC, Global Senior Subordinated Notes (Callable 01/31/10 @ $103.88) (Ireland)   (B , B2)   04/01/15     7.750       912,500    
                  1,970,375    
Gaming (0.4%)      
  600     Codere Finance Luxembourg, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes
(Callable 06/15/10 @ $104.13) (Luxembourg) ‡
  (BB- , B2)   06/15/15     8.250       847,732    
Media - Cable (1.1%)      
  150     NTL Cable PLC, Global Senior Notes (Callable 08/15/11 @ $104.56) (United Kingdom)   (B- , B2)   08/15/16     9.125       145,500    
  675     Unity Media GmbH, Rule 144A, Senior Secured Notes (Callable 02/15/10 @ $105.06) (Germany) ‡   (B- , Caa2)   02/15/15     10.125       1,056,162    
  500     Virgin Media Finance PLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 04/15/09 @ $104.88) (United Kingdom)
  (B- , B2)   04/15/14     9.750       933,335    
                  2,134,997    
Media - Diversified (0.3%)      
  725     Quebecor Media, Inc., Global Senior Unsecured Notes (Callable 03/15/11 @ $103.88) (Canada)   (B , B2)   03/15/16     7.750       701,438    
Oil Refining & Marketing (0.6%)      
  875     Petroplus Finance, Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/11 @ $103.38) (Bermuda) ‡   (BB- , B1)   05/01/14     6.750       826,875    
  400     Petroplus Finance, Ltd., Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 05/01/12 @ $103.50) (Bermuda) ‡   (BB- , B1)   05/01/17     7.000       374,000    
                  1,200,875    
Pharmaceuticals (0.5%)      
  150     Elan Finance PLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/15/08 @ $103.88) (Ireland)   (B , B3)   11/15/11     7.750       146,625    
  775     Elan Finance PLC, Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 12/01/10 @ $104.44) (Ireland)   (B , B3)   12/01/13     8.875       769,187    
                  915,812    
Support-Services (0.8%)      
  1,000     Ashtead Holdings PLC, Rule 144A, Secured Notes (Callable 08/01/10 @ $104.31) (United Kingdom) ‡   (B , B1)   08/01/15     8.625       870,000    
  525     Carlson Wagonlit BV, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 11/01/08 @ $102.00) (Netherlands) ‡#   (B- , B2)   05/01/15     10.131       727,462    
                  1,597,462    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
11



Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Par
(000)
 
  Ratings
(S&P/Moody's)
  Maturity   Rate%   Value  
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS      
Telecom - Integrated/Services (2.4%)      
$ 1,550     Global Crossing UK Finance, Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 12/15/09 @ $105.38) (United Kingdom)
  (B- , B3)   12/15/14     10.750     $ 1,581,000    
  550     Hellas II, Rule 144A, Subordinated Notes (Callable 06/09/08 @ $102.00) (Luxembourg) ‡#   (CCC+ , Caa1)   01/15/15     8.463       420,750    
  2,200     Intelsat, Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 06/15/11 @ $105.62) (Bermuda)   (CCC+ , Caa2)   06/15/16     11.250       2,241,250    
  650     Nordic Telephone Co. Holdings, Rule 144A, Senior Notes (Callable 05/01/11 @ $104.44) (Denmark) ‡   (B , B2)   05/01/16     8.875       667,875    
                  4,910,875    
Telecom - Wireless (0.5%)      
  1,075     MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Callable 11/01/10 @ $104.63)   (B- , Caa1)   11/01/14     9.250       1,061,562    
Telecommunication Equipment (0.4%)      
  850     Nortel Networks, Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes (Canada) #   (B- , B3)   07/15/11     6.963       805,375    
Textiles & Apparel (0.0%)      
  75     IT Holding Finance SA, Rule 144A, Company Guaranteed Notes (Luxembourg) ‡   (CCC , B3)   11/15/12     9.875       82,321    
Transportation - Excluding Air/Rail (0.9%)      
  1,725     Ship Finance International, Ltd., Global Company Guaranteed Notes
(Callable 12/15/08 @ $104.25) (Bermuda)
  (B+ , B1)   12/15/13     8.500       1,750,875    
TOTAL FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $28,752,962)                 26,341,399    
Number
of Shares
                     
COMMON STOCKS (0.4%)      
Automobile Parts & Equipment (0.0%)      
  774,557     Cambridge Industries Liquidating Trust ^*                     0    
Chemicals (0.1%)      
  4,893     Huntsman Corp.                     110,044    
Electric - Integrated (0.3%)      
  14,950     Mirant Corp.*                     614,594    
Steel Producers/Products (0.0%)      
  8,414     WCI Steel Acquisition, Inc.*                     67,312    
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $531,967)                 791,950    
WARRANTS (0.0%)      
Electronics (0.0%)      
  204,293     Viasystems, Inc., strike price $25.31, expires 01/31/10 ^*                     2,043    
Telecom - Fixed Line (0.0%)      
  3,000     Versatel Telecom International NV, strike price $2.81, expires 05/15/08 *                     38    
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $3,772,613)                 2,081    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Schedule of Investments (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Number
of Shares
 
        Value  
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (26.0%)  
  50,255,048     State Street Navigator Prime Portfolio §§         $ 50,255,048    
Par
(000)
      Maturity   Rate%    
$ 2,391     State Street Bank and Trust Co. Euro Time Deposit       05/01/08     1.100       2,391,000    
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $52,646,048)     52,646,048    
TOTAL INVESTMENTS AT VALUE (165.5%) (Cost $360,648,754)     335,402,085    
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-65.5%)     (132,787,426 )  
NET ASSETS (100.0%)   $ 202,614,659    

 

INVESTMENT ABBREVIATION

NR = Not Rated

†  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 April 30, 2008, these securities amounted to a value of $43,078,045 or 21.3% of net assets.

+  Step Bond - The interest rate stated is as of April 30, 2008 and will reset at a future date.

Ø  Bond is currently in default.

*  Non-income producing security.

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

#  Variable rate obligations - The interest rate shown is the rate as of April 30, 2008.

§  Security or portion thereof is out on loan.

§§  Represents security purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Assets  
Investments at value, including collateral for securities on loan of $50,255,048
(Cost $360,648,754) (Note 2)
  $ 335,402,085 1   
Cash     334    
Foreign currency at value (cost $938,226)     931,402    
Dividend and interest receivable     7,607,281    
Receivable for investments sold     5,386,690    
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts (Note 2)     75,620    
Prepaid expenses and other assets     82,711    
Total Assets     349,486,123    
Liabilities  
Advisory fee payable (Note 3)     193,896    
Loan payable (Note 4)     93,500,000    
Payable upon return of securities loaned (Note 2)     50,255,048    
Payable for investments purchased     2,611,572    
Interest payable (Note 4)     280,446    
Trustees' fee payable (Note 3)     30,502    
Total Liabilities     146,871,464    
Net Assets  
Applicable to 55,731,189 shares outstanding   $ 202,614,659    
Net Assets Consist of  
Capital stock, $0.001 par value (Note 6)   $ 55,731    
Paid-in capital (Note 6)     447,885,566    
Distributions in excess of net investment income     (515,087 )  
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, swap contracts and foreign currency transactions     (219,634,508 )  
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, swap contracts and foreign currency translations     (25,177,043 )  
Net Assets   $ 202,614,659    
Net Asset Value Per Share ($202,614,659/55,731,189)   $ 3.64    
Market Price Per Share   $ 3.57    

 

1  Including $49,223,512 of securities on loan.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Investment Income (Note 2)  
Interest   $ 14,928,509    
Dividends     979    
Securities lending     432,552    
Total investment income     15,362,040    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fees (Note 3)     1,335,376    
Administrative services fees (Note 3)     29,395    
Interest expense (Note 4)     2,480,723    
Legal fees     79,642    
Printing fees (Note 3)     64,124    
Trustees' fees (Note 3)     37,632    
Audit and tax fees     18,418    
Custodian fees     14,993    
Transfer agent fees     7,089    
Insurance expense     3,416    
Miscellaneous expense     9,904    
Total expenses     4,080,712    
Less: fees waived (Note 3)     (116,814 )  
Net expenses     3,963,898    
Net investment income     11,398,142    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments, Swap Contracts and
Foreign Currency Related Items
 
Net realized loss from investments     (10,310,313 )  
Net realized loss from swap contracts     (59,097 )  
Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions     (216,598 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments     (15,589,596 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap contracts     131,115    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from foreign currency translations     129,208    
Net realized and unrealized loss from investments, swap contracts and foreign currency related items     (25,915,281 )  
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations   $ (14,517,139 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    For the
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2008
(unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
October 31, 2007
 
From Operations  
Net investment income   $ 11,398,142     $ 22,440,607    
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, swap contracts and foreign
currency transactions
    (10,586,008 )     4,262,257    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments,
swap contracts and foreign currency translations
    (15,329,273 )     (9,001,387 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (14,517,139 )     17,701,477    
From Dividends  
Dividends from net investment income     (11,592,087 )     (22,135,443 )  
Net decrease in net assets resulting from dividends     (11,592,087 )     (22,135,443 )  
From Capital Share Transactions (Note 6)  
Reinvestment of dividends           1,392,911    
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions           1,392,911    
Net decrease in net assets     (26,109,226 )     (3,041,055 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     228,723,885       231,764,940    
End of period   $ 202,614,659     $ 228,723,885    
Distributions in excess of net investment income   $ (515,087 )   $ (321,142 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Statement of Cash Flows

For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities  
Interest and securities lending income received   $ 14,889,560          
Operating expenses paid     (4,114,101 )        
Purchases of short-term securities     (37,000 )        
Purchases of long-term securities     (71,347,125 )        
Proceeds from sales of long-term securities     81,375,903          
Net cash provided by operating activities         $ 20,767,237    
Cash flows from financing activities  
Proceeds from borrowings     93,500,000          
Repayment of borrowings     (101,794,588 )        
Cash dividends paid     (11,592,087 )        
Net cash used in financing activities           (19,886,675 )  
Net increase in cash           880,562    
Cash — beginning of period           51,174    
Cash — end of period         $ 931,736    
RECONCILIATION OF NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations           $ (14,517,139 )  
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from
operations to net cash provided by operating activities
 
Decrease in interest receivable   $ 331,048          
Decrease in accrued expenses     (160,207 )        
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets     10,004          
Net amortization of discount on investments     (803,528 )        
Purchases of long-term securities     (71,347,125 )        
Proceeds from sales of long-term securities     81,375,903          
Purchases of short-term securities     (37,000 )        
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments, swap contracts
and foreign currencies
    15,329,273          
Net realized loss on investments, foreign currencies and swap contracts     10,586,008          
Total adjustments           35,284,376    
Net cash provided by operating activities           $ 20,767,237    
Non-cash activity:  
Dividend reinvestments           $    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

    For the
Six Months
Ended
4/30/08
  Year Ended  
Per share operating performance   (unaudited)   10/31/07   10/31/06   10/31/05   10/31/04   10/31/03   10/31/02   10/31/01   10/31/00   10/31/99  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 4.10     $ 4.18     $ 4.12     $ 4.53     $ 4.34     $ 3.53     $ 4.49     $ 6.16     $ 7.98     $ 8.36    
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES  
Net investment income     0.20       0.40       0.40       0.47       0.53       0.55       0.652       0.84       0.962       0.98    
Net gain (loss) on investments, swap contracts
and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized)
    (0.45 )     (0.08 )     0.11       (0.35 )     0.24       0.87       (0.80 )     (1.63 )     (1.80 )     (0.38 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.25 )     0.32       0.51       0.12       0.77       1.42       (0.15 )     (0.79 )     (0.84 )     0.60    
LESS DIVIDENDS  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.21 )     (0.40 )     (0.42 )     (0.51 )     (0.58 )     (0.61 )     (0.71 )     (0.86 )     (0.98 )     (0.98 )  
Return of capital                 (0.03 )     (0.02 )                 (0.10 )     (0.02 )              
Total dividends     (0.21 )     (0.40 )     (0.45 )     (0.53 )     (0.58 )     (0.61 )     (0.81 )     (0.88 )     (0.98 )     (0.98 )  
Offering costs charged to paid-in-capital                                                           0.003    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 3.64     $ 4.10     $ 4.18     $ 4.12     $ 4.53     $ 4.34     $ 3.53     $ 4.49     $ 6.16     $ 7.98    
Per share market value, end of period   $ 3.57     $ 3.65     $ 4.50     $ 4.77     $ 5.24     $ 4.76     $ 4.10     $ 5.07     $ 6.19     $ 8.06    
Total return (market value)4     4.21 %     (10.72 )%     5.23 %     2.71 %     25.49 %     35.07 %     (2.15 )%     (3.21 )%     (12.15 )%     (5.71 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 202,615     $ 228,724     $ 231,765     $ 255,760     $ 244,523     $ 229,255     $ 180,889     $ 219,440     $ 286,838     $ 358,679    
Average debt per share   $ 1.80     $ 1.98     $ 1.96     $ 2.05     $ 2.05     $ 1.81     $ 1.99     $ 2.49     $ 3.47     $ 3.18    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     3.91 %5     4.11 %     4.20 %     3.27 %     2.51 %     2.57 %     2.91 %     4.29 %     4.81 %     3.62 %  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     1.58 %5     1.37 %     1.65 %     1.68 %     1.70 %     1.73 %     1.78 %     1.73 %     1.61 %     1.53 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     11.24 %5     9.48 %     9.67 %     10.72 %     11.99 %     13.85 %     15.17 %     15.22 %     12.90 %     11.24 %  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios
due to waivers/reimbursements
    0.12 %     0.15 %                                                  
Portfolio turnover rate     14.41 %     49.18 %     61.91 %     31.05 %     12.10 %     15.96 %     33.22 %     46.11 %     31.29 %     60.23 %  

 

1  The fund commenced operations on July 28, 1998.

2  Based on average shares outstanding.

3  Amount rounds to less than $0.01.

4  Total return is based on the change in market price of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends
and distributions at actual prices pursuant to the Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Total return based on market value, which
can be significantly higher or lower than the net asset value, may result in substantially different returns. Total returns for
periods less than one year are not annualized.

5  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    Period Ended  
Per share operating performance   10/31/981  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.00    
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES  
Net investment income     0.24    
Net gain (loss) on investments, swap contracts
and foreign currency related items (both realized and unrealized)
    (1.62 )  
Total from investment operations     (1.38 )  
LESS DIVIDENDS  
Dividends from net investment income     (0.24 )  
Return of capital        
Total dividends     (0.24 )  
Offering costs charged to paid-in-capital     (0.02 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 8.36    
Per share market value, end of period   $ 9.56    
Total return (market value)4     (1.74 )%  
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA  
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted)   $ 359,956    
Average debt per share   $ 1.02    
Ratio of expenses to average net assets     1.81 %5  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense     1.16 %5  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets     10.48 %5  
Decrease reflected in above operating expense ratios
due to waivers/reimbursements
       
Portfolio turnover rate     15.26 %  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund") is a business trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on April 30, 1998. The Fund is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("Investment Company Act"), as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary objective is to seek high current income.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

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. Debt securities with a remaining maturity greater than 60 days are valued in accordance with the price supplied by a pricing service, which may use a matrix, formula or other objective method that takes into consideration market indices, yield curves and other specific adjustments. Debt obligations that will mature in 60 days or less are valued on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value, unless it is determined that using this method would not represent fair value. Equity investments are valued at market value, which is generally determined using the closing price on the exchange or market on which the security is primarily traded at the time of valuation ("Valuation Time"). If no sales are reported, equity investments are generally valued at the most recent bid quotation as of the Valuation Time or at the lowest asked quotation in the case of a short sale of securities. Investments in mutual funds are valued at the mutual fund's closing net asset value per share on the day of valuation. Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available, or whose values have been materially affected by events occurring before the Fund's Valuation Time but after the close of the securities' primary markets, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by, or under direction of, the Board of Trustees under procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At April 30, 2008, the Fund held 0.10% of its net assets in securities valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by the Board of Trustees with an aggregate cost of $3,954,177 and fair value of $202,489. The Fund's estimate of fair value assumes a willing buyer and a willing seller neither acting under the compulsion to buy or sell. Although these securities may be resold in privately negotiated transactions, the prices realized on such sales could differ from the prices originally paid by the Fund or the current carrying values, and the difference could be material.

B) 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.

C) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are 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.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

D) DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Fund declares and pays dividends on a monthly basis. 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 dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("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.

E) 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 under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from federal income and excise taxes.

F) 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, pools available cash into either a short-term variable rate time deposit issued by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("SSB"), the Fund's custodian, or a money market fund advised by Credit Suisse. The short-term time deposit issued by SSB is a variable rate account classified as a short-term investment.

G) CASH FLOW INFORMATION — Cash, as used in the Statement of Cash Flows, is the amount reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Fund invests in securities and distributes dividends from net investment income and net realized gains, if any (which are either paid in cash or reinvested at the discretion of shareholders). These activities are reported in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. Information on cash payments is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. Accounting practices that do not affect reporting activities on a cash basis include unrealized gain or loss on investment securities and accretion or amortization income recognized on investment securities.

H) USE OF ESTIMATES — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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). 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 Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") and may be invested in a variety of investments, including certain Credit Suisse-advised funds, funds advised by State Street Bank and Trust Company ("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 High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

SSB has been engaged by the Fund to act as the Fund's securities lending agent. The Fund's securities lending arrangement provides that the Fund and the Borrower will share the net income earned from securities lending activities. During the six months ended April 30, 2008, total earnings from the Fund's investment in cash collateral received in connection with securities lending arrangements was $1,985,183, of which $1,444,826 was rebated to borrowers (brokers). The Fund retained $432,552 in income from the cash collateral investment and SSB, as lending agent, was paid $107,805. The Fund may also be entitled to certain minimum amounts of income from its securities lending activities. Securities lending income is accrued as earned.

J) 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 purposes. Forward foreign currency contracts are adjusted by the daily 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 April 30, 2008, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:

Forward Foreign
Currency Contract
  Expiration
Date
  Foreign
Currency
To Be Sold
  Contract
Amount
  Contract
Value
  Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 
European Economic Unit   07/11/08   (1,430,000 )   $ (2,253,538 )   $ (2,219,146 )   $ 34,392    
European Economic Unit   07/11/08   (1,090,000 )     (1,736,370 )     (1,691,516 )     44,854    
British Pound   07/11/08   £ (475,000 )     (932,368 )     (935,994 )     (3,626 )  
            $ (4,922,276 )   $ (4,846,656 )   $ 75,620    

 

K) CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS — The fund may enter into credit default swap agreements either as a buyer or seller. The Fund may buy a credit default swap to attempt to mitigate the risk of default or credit quality deterioration in one or more individual holdings or in a segment of the fixed income securities market. The Fund may sell a credit default swap in an attempt to gain exposure to an underlying issuer's credit quality characteristics without investing directly in that issuer.

The Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount expected to be received under a credit default swap agreement in the event of the default or bankruptcy of the counterparty. The Fund will enter into swap agreements only with counterparties that meet certain standards of creditworthiness (generally, such counterparties would have to be eligible counterparties under the terms of the fund's repurchase agreement guidelines). Credit default swap agreements are generally valued at a price at which the counterparty to such agreement would terminate the agreement. At April 30, 2008, the Fund had no outstanding swap contracts.

Note 3. Transactions with Affiliates and Related Parties

The Fund has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Credit Suisse. The Advisory Agreement provides for a fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the first $250 million of the average weekly value of the fund's total assets minus the sum of liabilities (other than aggregate indebtedness constituting leverage) and 0.75% of the average weekly value of the Fund's total assets minus the sum of liabilities (other than aggregate indebtedness constituting leverage) greater than $250 million. Effective January 1, 2007, Credit Suisse agreed to waive 0.15% of the fees payable under the Advisory Agreement. For the six months ended April 30, 2008, investment advisory fees earned and voluntarily waived were $1,335,376 and $116,814, respectively.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

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 relative average net assets of each fund/portfolio, subject to an annual minimum fee. For the six months ended April 30, 2008, administrative services fees earned by SSB (including out-of-pocket expenses) were $29,395.

The Independent Trustees receive fifty percent (50%) of their annual retainer in the form of shares purchased by the Fund's transfer agent in the open market. Beginning in 2008, the Independent Trustees can elect to receive up to 100% of their annual retainer in shares of the Fund. Trustees as a group own less than 1% of the Funds outstanding shares.

Merrill Corporation ("Merrill"), an affiliate of Credit Suisse, has been engaged by the Fund to provide certain financial printing and fulfillment services. For the six months ended April 30, 2008, Merrill was paid $30,936 for its services to the Fund.

Note 4. Line of Credit

The Fund has a $150 million line of credit provided by Citibank North America, Inc., under a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the "Agreement") dated April 12, 2002, as amended from time to time, primarily to leverage its investment portfolio. Under this Agreement, the Fund may borrow the lesser of $150 million or 331/3% of its gross assets. Interest is payable at the Bank's Base Rate plus a commission of 0.05%. Effective June 2008, the maximum amount permitted to be borrowed under the line of credit was reduced to $115 million. The Agreement requires, among other provisions, that the percentage obtained by dividing total indebtedness for money borrowed by total assets of the Fund shall not exceed 331/3%. At April 30, 2008 the Fund had loans outstanding under the Agreement of $93,500,000. During the six months ended April 30, 2008, the Fund had borrowings under the Agreement as follows:

Average Daily
Loan Balance
  Weighted Average
Interest Rate%
  Maximum Daily
Loan Outstanding
 
$ 100,413,736       4.393 %   $ 107,500,000    

 

The use of leverage by the Fund creates an opportunity for increased net income and capital appreciation for the Fund, but, at the same time, creates special risks, and there can be no assurance that a leveraging strategy will be successful during any period in which it is employed. The Fund intends to utilize leverage to provide the Shareholders with a potentially higher return. Leverage creates risks for Shareholders including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of the Fund's shares and the risk that fluctuations in interest rates on borrowings and short-term debt may affect the return to Shareholders. To the extent the income or capital appreciation derived from securities purchased with funds received from leverage exceeds the cost of leverage, the Fund's return will be greater than if leverage had not been used. Conversely, if the income or capital appreciation from the securities purchased with such funds is not sufficient to cover the cost of leverage, the return to the Fund will be less than if leverage had not been used, and therefore the amount available for distribution to Shareholders as dividends and other distributions will be reduced. In the latter case, Credit Suisse in its best judgment nevertheless may determine to maintain the Fund's leveraged position if it deems such action to be appropriate under the circumstances. During periods in which the Fund is utilizing leverage, the Management Fee will be higher than if the Fund did not utilize a leveraged capital structure because the fee is calculated as a percentage of the Managed Assets including those purchased with leverage. Certain types of borrowings by the Fund may result in the Fund's being subject to covenants in credit agreements, including those relating to asset coverage and portfolio composition requirements. The Fund's lenders may establish guidelines for borrowing which may


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed by the Investment Company Act. It is not anticipated that these covenants or guidelines will impede Credit Suisse in managing the Fund's portfolio in accordance with the Fund's investment objectives and policies.

Note 5. Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the six months ended April 30, 2008, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) were $42,884,666 and $66,574,047, respectively.

At April 30, 2008, the identified cost for federal income tax purposes, as well as the gross unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost, gross unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value and the net unrealized depreciation from investments were $360,648,754, $4,757,637, $(30,004,306) and $(25,246,669), respectively.

Note 6. Fund Shares

The Fund has one class of shares of beneficial interest, par value $.001 per share; an unlimited number of shares are authorized. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:

    For the Six Months Ended
April 30, 2008 (unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
October 31, 2007
 
Shares issued through reinvestment of dividends     -0-       321,187    

 

Note 7. Concentration of Risk

The Fund invests in securities offering high current income, which generally will be in the lower rating categories of recognized ratings agencies (commonly known as "junk bonds").

These securities generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. In addition, the trading market for high yield securities may be relatively less liquid than the market for higher-rated securities. The Fund's use of leverage also increases exposure to capital risk.

Note 8. 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.

Note 9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

During June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation 48 ("FIN 48" or the "Interpretation"), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an interpretation of FASB statement 109. FIN 48 supplements FASB Statement 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, by defining the confidence level that a tax position must meet in order to be recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model for how a fund should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the fund has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 requires that the tax effects of a position be recognized only if it is "more likely than not" to be sustained based solely on its technical merits. Management must be able to conclude that the tax law, regulations, case law, and other objective information regarding the technical merits sufficiently support the position's sustainability with a likelihood of more than 50 percent. During the period


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

April 30, 2008 (unaudited)

ended April 30, 2008, Management has adopted FIN 48. There was no material impact to the financial statements or disclosures thereto as a result of the adoption of this pronouncement.

On September 20, 2006, the FASB released Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 "Fair Value Measurements" ("FAS 157"). FAS 157 establishes an authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about fair-value measurements. The application of FAS 157 is required for fiscal years, beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. As of April 30, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of FAS 157 will impact the amounts reported in the financial statements, however, additional disclosures will be required in subsequent reports.

In March 2008, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("FAS 161"), an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. FAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about (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 a fund's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Management of the Funds does not believe the adoption of FAS 161 will materially impact the financial statement amounts, but will require additional disclosures. This will include qualitative and quantitative disclosures on derivative positions existing at period end and the effect of using derivatives during the reporting period. FAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders (unaudited)

On February 13, 2008, the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund") was held and the following matter was voted upon:

(1) To elect two new trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Fund:

Name of Trustee   For   Withheld  
Enrique Arzac     48,607,705       1,055,904    
Terry Bovarnick     48,624,212       1,039,397    

 

In addition to the trustees elected at the meeting, Lawrence J. Fox, James Cattano and Steven Rappaport continue to serve as Trustees to the Fund. Subsequent to this meeting, Lawrence D. Haber resigned as a Trustee of the Fund.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), contemplates that the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (the "Fund"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), are required to annually review and re-approve the terms of the Fund's existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the six months covered by this report, an investment advisory agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC ("Credit Suisse") for the Fund.

More specifically, at a meeting held on November 14-15, 2007, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of Credit Suisse and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse under the Advisory Agreement. The most recent investment adviser registration form ("Form ADV") for Credit Suisse was provided to the Board, as were responses of Credit Suisse to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed these materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of the senior management and the expertise of investment personnel of Credit Suisse. In this regard, the Board specifically reviewed the qualifications, background and responsibilities of the individuals primarily responsible for day-to-day portfolio management services for the Fund.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Fund and Credit Suisse, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer.

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. In this regard, the Board considered Credit Suisse's compensation program for investment personnel involved in the management of the Fund.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Fund by Credit Suisse.

Fund Performance and Expenses

The Board considered performance results of the Fund over a number of years, as well as for recent periods. It also considered these results in comparison to the group of funds consisting of all closed-end leveraged high current yield funds (the "Performance Universe"). Lipper Inc. ("Lipper"), an independent provider of investment company data, determined the Performance Universe for the Fund and provided the comparative data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the closed-end funds in the Fund's Performance Universe. The Board noted that the Fund had underperformed the median performance of the funds in its Performance Universe in the ten-year period and outperformed the median performance of its Performance Universe in all other periods, including more recent periods.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding the Fund's total expense ratio and its various components, including management fees, non-management fees, the fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements and actual total expenses of the Fund (including and excluding investment-related expenses and taxes). It also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for the group of funds that was


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

determined to be the most similar to the Fund (the "Expense Group") and to the median expenses of a broader universe of relevant funds (the "Expense Universe"), which comparative data was provided by Lipper. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the closed-end funds in the Fund's Expense Group and Expense Universe. The Board noted that the total expense ratio of the Fund is higher than the median total expense ratios of the Fund's Expense Group and Expense Universe, including and excluding investment-related expenses and taxes. However, the Board was advised by Credit Suisse that the information compiled and presented by Lipper had not given effect to a full year of Credit Suisse's commitment to waive 0.15% of its investment advisory fees. The Board also noted that the Fund's actual non-management expense ratios were below the median of its Expense Group and Expense Universe. In addition, the Board took note of the limited number of peer closed-end leveraged high current yield funds and the consequent small size of the Fund's Peer Group and Performance and Expense Universes.

Based on the above-referenced considerations and other factors, the Board concluded that the overall performance and expense results supported the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund.

Investment Advisory Fee Rate

The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rate (the "Advisory Agreement Rate") payable by the Fund to Credit Suisse for investment advisory services.

Additionally, the Board received and considered information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rate (both on a stand-alone basis and on a combined basis with the Fund's administration fee rate) with those of the other funds in its Peer Group and Expense Universe. The Board noted that the Fund's administrator is not affiliated with Credit Suisse and that the Fund's administration agreement and corresponding fees were negotiated at arm's length. In this regard, the Board observed that the Advisory Agreement Rate was higher than the median rate of funds in its Peer Group. The Board also noted, however, that, as of January 1, 2007, Credit Suisse was voluntarily waiving 0.15% of its advisory fee. The Board again noted the limited number of peer closed-end leveraged high current yield funds and the consequent small size of the Fund's Peer Group and Performance and Expense Universes.

Profitability

The Board received and considered an estimated profitability analysis of Credit Suisse based on the Advisory Agreement Rate, as well as on other relationships between the Fund and Credit Suisse and its affiliates. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Fund, the profits and other ancillary benefits that Credit Suisse and its affiliates received with regard to providing these services to the Fund were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and 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. The Board concluded that any actual or potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Fund shareholders, including most particularly through Advisory Agreement Rate breakpoints.

The Board observed that the Advisory Agreement did not initially offer breakpoints. However, the Board noted that as part of its past review and re-approval of the Advisory Agreements it had approved the inclusion of breakpoints in the Advisory Agreement Rate and, as a result, there would be potential for Fund shareholders sharing in potential economies of scale.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

Information about Services to Other Clients

The Board received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by Credit Suisse to other clients, including other registered investment companies, separate accounts and institutional investors and investment companies to which Credit Suisse serves as an unaffiliated sub-adviser. The Board concluded that the Advisory Agreement Rate was reasonable given the nature and extent of services provided and comparison with rates offered to other clients. In this regard, where rates offered to other clients are appreciably lower, the Board concluded, based on information provided by Credit Suisse, that the costs associated with managing and operating a registered, closed-end, leveraged high yield bond fund, compared with other clients and other funds, provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Fund.

Other Benefits to Credit Suisse

The Board received and considered information regarding potential "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by Credit Suisse and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits directly attributable to the relationship of Credit Suisse with the Fund and benefits potentially derived from an increase in the business of Credit Suisse as a result of their relationship with the Fund (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by Credit Suisse and its affiliates).

Other Factors and Broader Review

As discussed above, the Board reviews detailed materials received from Credit Suisse annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. 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 in each of its quarterly meetings, which include, among other things, a detailed portfolio review, and detailed fund performance reports, and confers with the chief investment officer of the Fund at various times throughout the year.

After considering the above-described factors and based on its deliberations and its evaluation of the information provided to it, the Board concluded that re-approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Fund was in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Privacy Policy Notice (unaudited)

Important Privacy Choices for Consumers

We are committed to maintaining the privacy of every current and prospective customer. We recognize that you entrust important personal information to us, and we wish to assure you that we take seriously our responsibilities in protecting and safeguarding this information.

In connection with making available investment products and services to current and potential customers, we may obtain nonpublic personal information about you. This information may include your name, address, e-mail address, social security number, account number, assets, income, financial situation, transaction history and other personal information.

We may collect nonpublic information about you from the following sources:

• Information we receive on applications, forms, questionnaires, web sites, agreements or in the course of establishing or maintaining a customer relationship; and

• Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others.

We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about our customers or former customers to anyone, except with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.

We may also disclose this information to firms that perform services on our behalf. These agents and service providers are required to treat the information confidentially and use it only for the purpose for which it is provided.

We restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees, agents or other parties who need to know that information to provide products or services to you or in connection with your investments with or through us. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your nonpublic personal information.

Note: This Notice is provided to clients and prospective clients of Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC, ("Credit Suisse), and Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities, Inc., and shareholders and prospective shareholders in Credit Suisse sponsored and advised investment companies, including Credit Suisse Funds, and other consumers and customers, as applicable. This Notice is not intended to be incorporated in any offering materials but is merely a statement of our current Privacy Policy, and may be amended from time to time upon notice to you. This Notice is dated as of May 14, 2008.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

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

• 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.


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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (unaudited)

Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (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.

Participation in the Plan is voluntary. In order to participate in the Plan, you must be a registered holder of at least one share of stock of the Fund. 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 requesting a certificate or 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 High Yield Bond Fund

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 High Yield Bond Fund
  c/o Computershare
  P.O. Box 43078
  Providence, Rhode Island 02940-3078

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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Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

Other Funds Managed by Credit Suisse Asset Management, LLC

CLOSED-END FUNDS

Single Country
The Chile Fund, Inc. (AMEX: CH)
The First Israel Fund, Inc. (AMEX: ISL)
The Indonesia Fund, Inc. (AMEX: IF)

Multiple Country
The Emerging Markets Telecommunications Fund, Inc. (AMEX: ETF)
The Latin America Equity Fund, Inc. (AMEX: LAQ)

Fixed Income
Credit Suisse Asset Management Income Fund, Inc. (AMEX: CIK)
Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund (AMEX: DHY)

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

OPEN-END FUNDS

Credit Suisse Absolute Return Fund

Credit Suisse Cash Reserve Fund

Credit Suisse Commodity Return Strategy Fund

Credit Suisse Global Fixed Income Fund

Credit Suisse Global Small Cap Fund

Credit Suisse High Income Fund

Credit Suisse International Focus Fund

Credit Suisse Large Cap Blend Fund

Credit Suisse Large Cap Growth Fund

Credit Suisse Large Cap Value Fund

Credit Suisse Mid-Cap Core Fund

Credit Suisse Small Cap Core 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 800-927-2874. Performance information current to the most recent month-end is available at www.credit-suisse.com/us.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Securities, Inc., Distributor.


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This report, including the financial statements herein, is sent to the shareholders of the Fund for their information. The financial information herein is taken from the records of the Fund without examination by independent registered public accountants who do not express an opinion thereon. It is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of the Fund or of any securities mentioned in this report.

DHY-SAR-0408




 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

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.

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

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

 

This item is inapplicable to a semi-annual report on Form N-CSR.

 

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.

 

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 December 29, 2006.

 

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 registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 



 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

(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.

 



 

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 HIGH YIELD BOND FUND

 

 

 

 

 

/s/George R. Hornig

 

 

Name:

 George R. Hornig

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date:

July 8, 2008

 

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/George R. Hornig

 

 

Name:

 George R. Hornig

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

Date:

July 8, 2008

 

 

 

 

/s/Michael A. Pignataro

 

 

Name:

 Michael A. Pignataro

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date:

July 8, 2008