ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
None.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
None.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
PART II.
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Trust Certificates issued by Public STEERS(R) Series 1998 H-Z3 Trust are represented by one or more physical certificates registered in the name of Cede & Co., the nominee of the Depository Trust Company.
To the best knowledge of registrant, there is no established public trading market for the Trust Certificates.
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA. Not Applicable.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not Applicable.
PART III.
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
(a) None. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Not Applicable.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.
None.
PART IV.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS OF FORM 8K.
REPORTS TO TRUST CERTIFICATEHOLDERS FILED ON FORM 8K:
Trustee's report in respect of the February 1, 2000 distribution to holders of the Public STEERS(R) Series 1998 H-Z3 Trust Class A
Certificates herein by reference as exhibits to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 11, 2000
Trustee's report in respect of the August 1, 2000 distribution to holders of the Public STEERS(R) Series 1998 H-Z3 Trust Class A Certificates herein by reference as exhibits to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 22, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
MERRILL LYNCH DEPOSITOR, INC.
Date: 02/07/01 By: /s/ Barry Finkelstein Name: Barry Finkelstein Title: President