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 811-22027
FundVantage Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Joel L. Weiss
JW Fund Management LLC
100 Springdale Rd., Suite A3-416
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 856-528-3500
Date of fiscal year end: April 30
Date of reporting period: October 31, 2021
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
(a) | The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith. |
of
FundVantage Trust
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the EIC Value Fund’s website (www.eicatlanta.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (855) 430-6487 or write to:
EIC Value Fund
FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
EIC VALUE FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class A (with sales charge) | | | -0.06% | | | | 40.57% | | | | 12.46% | | | | 11.05% | | | | 9.93% | |
Class A (without sales charge) | | | 5.77% | | | | 48.73% | | | | 14.59% | | | | 12.31% | | | | 10.55% | |
Russell 3000® Value Index | | | 5.33% | | | | 44.97% | | | | 13.85% | | | | 12.41% | | | | 12.79% | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 10.91% | | | | 42.91% | | | | 21.48% | | | | 18.93% | | | | 16.21% | |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class C (with CDSC charge) | | | 4.34% | | | | 46.64% | | | | 13.71% | | | | 11.46% | | | | 9.72% | |
Class C (without CDSC charge) | | | 5.34% | | | | 47.64% | | | | 13.71% | | | | 11.46% | | | | 9.72% | |
Russell 3000® Value Index | | | 5.33% | | | | 44.97% | | | | 13.85% | | | | 12.41% | | | | 12.79% | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 10.91% | | | | 42.91% | | | | 21.48% | | | | 18.93% | | | | 16.21% | |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Institutional Class | | | 5.89% | | | | 49.11% | | | | 14.86% | | | | 12.58% | | | | 10.82% | |
Russell 3000® Value Index | | | 5.33% | | | | 44.97% | | | | 13.85% | | | | 12.41% | | | | 12.79% | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 10.91% | | | | 42.91% | | | | 21.48% | | | | 18.93% | | | | 16.21% | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (855) 430-6487.
The returns shown for Class A shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. The returns shown for Class C shares reflect a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 1.33%, 2.08% and 1.08%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 1.19%, 1.94% and 0.94% for Class A shares, Class C shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively, of the Fund Class’ average daily net assets. The ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Equity Investment Corporation (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, do not exceed 0.95% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
Mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Value investing involves the risk that the Fund’s investing in companies believed to be undervalued will not appreciate as anticipated. The Fund may invest in the stocks of smaller- and medium-sized companies which may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500®”) Index and the Russell 3000® Value Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the
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EIC VALUE FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
performance of the broad value segment of the U.S. equity value universe. It includes those Russell 3000® Value Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth rates. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2021 | | Ending Account Value October 31, 2021 | | Expenses Paid During Period* |
EIC Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,057.70 | | | | $ | 6.22 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,019.16 | | | | | 6.11 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,053.40 | | | | $ | 10.09 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,015.38 | | | | | 9.91 | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,058.90 | | | | $ | 4.93 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,020.42 | | | | | 4.84 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.20%, 1.95%, and 0.95% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 5.77%, 5.34%, and 5.89% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, respectively. |
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EIC VALUE FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
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| | % of Net Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial | | | | 27.6 | % | | | $ | 52,358,623 | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | | | | 18.5 | | | | | 35,213,215 | |
Communications | | | | 12.8 | | | | | 24,280,124 | |
Energy | | | | 9.9 | | | | | 18,848,294 | |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | | 8.2 | | | | | 15,530,657 | |
Utilities | | | | 7.0 | | | | | 13,282,858 | |
Industrial | | | | 6.0 | | | | | 11,419,760 | |
Basic Materials | | | | 2.5 | | | | | 4,763,256 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | | 92.5 | | | | | 175,696,787 | |
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Short-Term Investment | | | | 5.8 | | | | | 11,083,875 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 1.7 | | | | | 3,147,980 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 189,928,642 | |
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Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 92.5% | | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 123,025 | | | $ | 2,259,969 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 15,590 | | | | 2,503,287 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,763,256 | |
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Communications — 12.8% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 226,500 | | | | 5,721,390 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 85,825 | | | | 4,803,625 | |
Discovery, Inc., Class C* | | | 95,835 | | | | 2,162,038 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 12,193 | | | | 3,945,289 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 144,325 | | | | 7,647,782 | |
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| | | | | | | 24,280,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Consumer, Cyclical — 8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | | 60,100 | | | | 6,476,376 | |
Honda Motor Co. Ltd., SP ADR | | | 74,055 | | | | 2,190,547 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 10,110 | | | | 2,363,920 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 95,700 | | | | 4,499,814 | |
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| | | | | | | 15,530,657 | |
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| |
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 18.5% | | | | | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 32,225 | | | | 3,932,094 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC, SP ADR | | | 202,530 | | | | 8,573,095 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 61,885 | | | | 5,893,308 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 27,285 | | | | 4,444,181 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 92,500 | | | | 3,701,850 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 16,950 | | | | 3,523,566 | |
Sanofi, ADR | | | 102,025 | | | | 5,145,121 | |
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| | | | | | | 35,213,215 | |
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Energy — 9.9% | | | | | | | | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 250,913 | | | | 5,349,465 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 27,285 | | | | 1,759,064 | |
TotalEnergies SE, SP ADR | | | 114,725 | | | | 5,748,870 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 213,275 | | | | 5,990,895 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,848,294 | |
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Financial — 27.6% | | | | | | | | |
AGNC Investment Corp., REIT | | | 186,575 | | | | 2,970,274 | |
American Express Co. | | | 25,815 | | | | 4,486,131 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 57,265 | | | | 4,697,448 | |
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A, REIT | | | 285,900 | | | | 2,767,512 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 43,247 | | | | 3,849,848 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 76,075 | | | | 5,548,150 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 22,025 | | | | 4,647,936 | |
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| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | | | | | |
Financial — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 30,950 | | | $ | 4,979,236 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 73,392 | | | | 4,658,190 | |
US Bancorp | | | 92,215 | | | | 5,567,019 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 160,025 | | | | 8,186,879 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 52,358,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Industrial — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 28,175 | | | | 5,712,481 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | | 20,950 | | | | 1,861,617 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 18,015 | | | | 3,845,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 11,419,760 | |
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| | |
Utilities — 7.0% | | | | | | | | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 116,060 | | | | 6,173,231 | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,148,600 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | | | 70,525 | | | | 2,402,787 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 123,550 | | | | 3,558,240 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,282,858 | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $116,481,451) | | | | | | | 175,696,787 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.8% | | | | | |
Money Market Fund — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Treasury Securities Money Market Fund 0.01%(a) | | | 11,083,875 | | | | 11,083,875 | |
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $11,083,875) | | | | 11,083,875 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3% (Cost $127,565,326) | | | | 186,780,662 | |
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OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.7% | | | | 3,147,980 | |
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NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 189,928,642 | |
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(a) | Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021. |
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ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depository Receipt |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | |
Assets | | | | | |
Investments, at value (Cost $127,565,326) | | | $ | 186,780,662 | |
Receivables: | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | | 4,240,673 | |
Capital shares sold | | | | 747,564 | |
Dividends and interest | | | | 426,399 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 27,620 | |
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Total Assets | | | | 192,222,918 | |
| | | | | |
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Liabilities | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | | 1,861,684 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | | 203,923 | |
Investment adviser | | | | 109,945 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | | 31,551 | |
12b-1 distribution fees (Class A and C Shares) | | | | 10,729 | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | | 2,370 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 74,074 | |
| | | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 2,294,276 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 189,928,642 | |
| | | | | |
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Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | | $ | 109,117 | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 111,612,750 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | | 78,206,775 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 189,928,642 | |
| | | | | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 17,368,299 | |
| | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 996,360 | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value, redemption price per share | | | $ | 17.43 | |
| | | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.50 of $17.43) | | | $ | 18.44 | |
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Class C Shares: | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 11,034,565 | |
| | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 650,438 | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 16.96 | |
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Institutional Class Shares: | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 161,525,778 | |
| | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 9,264,908 | |
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Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 17.43 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Investment income | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 2,932,176 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (90,637 | ) |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 2,841,539 | |
| | | | |
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Expenses | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 689,507 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 60,629 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 54,427 | |
Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2) | | | 47,042 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 25,141 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 24,351 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | 22,972 | |
Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2) | | | 20,014 | |
Legal fees | | | 18,717 | |
Shareholder servicing fees (Class C) | | | 15,680 | |
Audit fees | | | 15,511 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 11,057 | |
Other expenses | | | 9,102 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements | | | 1,014,150 | |
| | | | |
Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (58,017 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements | | | 956,133 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,885,406 | |
| | | | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | 9,394,898 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments | | | (806,559 | ) |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 8,588,339 | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 10,473,745 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | $ | 1,885,406 | | | | $ | 2,237,469 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | 9,394,898 | | | | | 14,089,498 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | (806,559 | ) | | | | 41,560,193 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 10,473,745 | | | | | 57,887,160 | |
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Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | — | | | | | (448,206 | ) |
Class C | | | | — | | | | | (941,695 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | | — | | | | | (6,783,811 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (8,173,712 | ) |
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Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 1,784,101 | | | | | (11,607,365 | ) |
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Total increase in net assets | | | | 12,257,846 | | | | | 38,106,083 | |
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Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 177,670,796 | | | | | 139,564,713 | |
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End of period | | | $ | 189,928,642 | | | | $ | 177,670,796 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class A |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 16.48 | | | | $ | 11.75 | | | | $ | 13.98 | | | | $ | 14.33 | | | | $ | 14.22 | | | | $ | 13.02 | |
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Net investment income(1) | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.23 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.79 | | | | | 5.33 | | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 1.15 | | | | | 1.32 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 5.53 | | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | | 0.89 | | | | | 1.32 | | | | | 1.45 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 17.43 | | | | $ | 16.48 | | | | $ | 11.75 | | | | $ | 13.98 | | | | $ | 14.33 | | | | $ | 14.22 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 5.77 | % | | | | 48.52 | % | | | | (9.54 | )% | | | | 6.86 | % | | | | 9.45 | % | | | | 11.13 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 17,368 | | | | $ | 11,784 | | | | $ | 8,347 | | | | $ | 15,019 | | | | $ | 47,274 | | | | $ | 52,845 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.20 | %(4) | | | | 1.18 | % | | | | 1.15 | % | | | | 1.18 | % | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.20 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any | | | | 1.27 | %(4),(5) | | | | 1.32 | %(5) | | | | 1.24 | %(5) | | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.20 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.89 | %(4) | | | | 1.45 | % | | | | 1.67 | % | | | | 1.47 | % | | | | 1.16 | % | | | | 0.98 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 11 | %(6) | | | | 41 | % | | | | 36 | % | | | | 42 | % | | | | 33 | % | | | | 29 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.50% or any applicable sales charge. If reflected, the return would be lower. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class C |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 16.10 | | | | $ | 11.52 | | | | $ | 13.73 | | | | $ | 14.12 | | | | $ | 14.06 | | | | $ | 12.87 | |
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Net investment income(1) | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.12 | | | | | 0.10 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.77 | | | | | 5.22 | | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | | 0.67 | | | | | 1.13 | | | | | 1.30 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.86 | | | | | 5.31 | | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | | 0.77 | | | | | 1.19 | | | | | 1.33 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.00 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 16.96 | | | | $ | 16.10 | | | | $ | 11.52 | | | | $ | 13.73 | | | | $ | 14.12 | | | | $ | 14.06 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 5.34 | % | | | | 47.46 | % | | | | (10.30 | )% | | | | 6.05 | % | | | | 8.63 | % | | | | 10.35 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 11,035 | | | | $ | 16,926 | | | | $ | 17,926 | | | | $ | 27,407 | | | | $ | 35,488 | | | | $ | 45,071 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.95 | %(4) | | | | 1.93 | % | | | | 1.90 | % | | | | 1.93 | % | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.95 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any | | | | 2.01 | %(4),(5) | | | | 2.07 | %(5) | | | | 1.99 | %(5) | | | | 1.98 | %(5) | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.14 | %(4) | | | | 0.70 | % | | | | 0.92 | % | | | | 0.71 | % | | | | 0.41 | % | | | | 0.23 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 11 | %(6) | | | | 41 | % | | | | 36 | % | | | | 42 | % | | | | 33 | % | | | | 29 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | | $ | 16.46 | | | | | | | | | $ | 11.73 | | | | $ | 13.97 | | | | $ | 14.37 | | | | $ | 14.26 | | | | $ | 13.06 | |
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Net investment income(1) | | | | | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | | | | | | 0.23 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | | | | | | 0.79 | | | | | | | | | | 5.32 | | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | | 0.69 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 1.32 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | | | | | | 0.97 | | | | | | | | | | 5.55 | | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | | 0.93 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 1.49 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | | (1.33 | ) | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | | (0.29 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | | $ | 17.43 | | | | | | | | | $ | 16.46 | | | | $ | 11.73 | | | | $ | 13.97 | | | | $ | 14.37 | | | | $ | 14.26 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | | | | | | 5.89 | % | | | | | | | | | 48.85 | % | | | | (9.36 | )% | | | | 7.16 | % | | | | 9.70 | % | | | | 11.40 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | | | | | | $ | 161,526 | | | | | | | | | $ | 148,961 | | | | $ | 113,292 | | | | $ | 173,468 | | | | $ | 160,899 | | | | $ | 171,105 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 0.95 | %(4) | | | | | | | | | 0.93 | % | | | | 0.90 | % | | | | 0.93 | % | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.96 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any | | | | | | | |
| 1.01
| %(4)(5)
| | | | | | | | | 1.07 | %(5) | | | | 0.99 | %(5) | | | | 0.99 | %(5) | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.96 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 2.14 | %(4) | | | | | | | | | 1.70 | % | | | | 1.91 | % | | | | 1.72 | % | | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.23 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | | | | | | 11 | %(6) | | | | | | | | | 41 | % | | | | 36 | % | | | | 42 | % | | | | 33 | % | | | | 29 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced operations on May 1, 2011. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class and Retail Class shares. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the redemption of Class A shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares were purchased without an initial sales charge, and (ii) the Fund’s principal underwriter, Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”), paid a commission to the selling broker-dealer for such sale. A CDSC of up to 1.00% is assessed on redemptions of Class C Shares made within eighteen months after a purchase where the broker-dealer was paid a commission for such sale. Class C shares of the Fund will automatically convert into Class A shares of the Fund after they have been held for eight years. As of October 31, 2021, the Retail Class Shares have not been issued.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
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• Level 1 — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
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• Level 2 — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
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• Level 3 — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Significant | | | Significant | |
| | Value at | | | Quoted | | | Observable | | | Unobservable | |
| | 10/31/21 | | | Prices | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks* | | $ | 175,696,787 | | | $ | 175,696,787 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments* | | | 11,083,875 | | | | 11,083,875 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 186,780,662 | | | $ | 186,780,662 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
Equity Investment Corporation (“EIC” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets under $500 million; 0.65% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $500 million or more but less than $1 billion; and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $1 billion and over. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses”, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, do not exceed 0.95% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount.
As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:
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Expiration |
04/30/2022 | | 04/30/2023 | | 04/30/2024 | | 10/31/2024 | | Total |
$80,644 | | $178,396 | | $189,225 | | $58,017 | | $506,282 |
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $689,507 and waived fees of $58,017.
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee) on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Investment Securities | | $ | 18,342,829 | | | $ | 20,156,852 | |
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | April 30, 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 353,933 | | | $ | 5,958,918 | | | | 195,374 | | | $ | 2,745,489 | |
Reinvestments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30,872 | | | | 421,095 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 231 | | | | — | | | | 222 | |
Redemptions | | | (72,805 | ) | | | (1,218,909 | ) | | | (221,481 | ) | | | (2,894,803 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 281,128 | | | $ | 4,740,240 | | | | 4,765 | | | $ | 272,003 | |
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | April 30, 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 22,290 | | | $ | 367,837 | | | | 21,314 | | | $ | 312,927 | |
Reinvestments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 67,095 | | | | 897,064 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 155 | | | | — | | | | 378 | |
Redemptions | | | (423,388 | ) | | | (6,953,209 | ) | | | (592,505 | ) | | | (7,875,494 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (401,098 | ) | | $ | (6,585,217 | ) | | | (504,096 | ) | | $ | (6,665,125 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 873,867 | | | $ | 14,724,774 | | | | 1,612,934 | | | $ | 23,027,468 | |
Reinvestments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 489,724 | | | | 6,670,050 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 2,164 | | | | — | | | | 2,793 | |
Redemptions | | | (660,606 | ) | | | (11,097,860 | ) | | | (2,711,685 | ) | | | (34,914,554 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 213,261 | | | $ | 3,629,078 | | | | (609,027 | ) | | $ | (5,214,243 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total net increase/(decrease) | | | 93,291 | | | $ | 1,784,101 | | | | (1,108,358 | ) | | $ | (11,607,365 | ) |
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* | There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital. |
5. Federal Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $2,420,135 of ordinary income dividends and $5,753,577 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
| | | | |
Undistributed | | Undistributed | | Unrealized |
Ordinary | | Long-Term | | Appreciation/ |
Income | | Gain | | (Depreciation) |
$432,361 | | $7,455,195 | | $59,845,474 |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Federal Tax Cost* | | $ | 127,565,326 | |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | | 60,338,870 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (1,123,534 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 59,215,336 | |
| | | | |
* | Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report. |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended October 31, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals or no long-term capital gain deferrals.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.
6. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).
The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.
The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:
A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.
B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.
C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.
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EIC VALUE FUND
Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (855) 430-6487 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Equity Investment Corporation
1776 Peachtree Street, NW
Suite 600S
Atlanta, GA 30309
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7096
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
EIC-1021
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
of
FundVantage Trust
Class Y
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Funds or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Pacific Capital Funds website (https://www.boh.com/personal/mutual-funds), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Funds, call toll-free at (888) 678-6034 or write to:
Pacific Capital
Funds FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
Your election to receive shareholder reports in paper will apply to all Pacific Capital Funds that you hold through the financial intermediary, or directly with the Pacific Capital Funds.
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Investment Style
High-quality, intermediate-term, tax-exempt
Investment Objective
The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax.
Investment Considerations
Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. The longer the average maturity of the Fund’s portfolio, the greater the fluctuation in value. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.
Investment Process
| • | | Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends |
| • | | Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds |
Investment Management
Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (“AMG”)
| • | | As of October 31, 2021, AMG manages $956.0 million in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $251.7 million in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients. |
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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| | Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | | | |
| | | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
| Class Y | | | 0.21% | | | | 1.68% | | | | 4.64% | | | | 2.83% | | | | 3.23% | |
| Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index | | | 0.03% | | | | 1.84% | | | | 4.85% | | | | 3.10% | | | | 3.54% | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost; and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.
As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 0.31%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver” are 0.11%, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the“Waiver”) until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”).
Total returns reflect the waiver of advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.
The performance of the Fund is measured against the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index, a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the long-term tax-exempt Hawaii bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Investment Style
High-quality, short-intermediate term, tax-exempt
Investment Objective
The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax. The Fund seeks to provide greater price stability than a long-term bond fund.
Investment Considerations
Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. Intermediate term, higher-quality bonds generally offer less risk than longer-term bonds and a lower rate of return. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.
Investment Process
| • | | Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends |
| • | | Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds |
Investment Management
Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (“AMG”)
| • | | As of October 31, 2021, AMG manages $956.0 million in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $251.7 million in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients. |
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | | | |
| | | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
| Class Y | | | (0.17)% | | | | 0.61% | | | | 2.49% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 1.36% | |
| Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii 3-Year Municipal Bond Index | | | (0.03)% | | | | 0.46% | | | | 2.62% | | | | 1.69% | | | | 1.52% | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost; and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.
As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 0.48%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver” are 0.28%, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the“Waiver”) until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”).
Total returns reflect the waiver of advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.
The performance of the Fund is measured against the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii 3-Year Municipal Bond Index, which is the 2-4 year component of the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index and is a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the Hawaii tax-exempt bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.
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Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line of the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund(s) and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2021 | | Ending Account Value October 31, 2021 | | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,002.10 | | | | $ | 0.61 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,024.60 | | | | | 0.61 | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 998.30 | | | | $ | 1.71 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,023.49 | | | | | 1.73 | |
* | Expense are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.12% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and 0.34% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Funds’ ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six-month total returns of 0.21% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and (0.17)% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund. |
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by credit quality of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | |
Credit Quality: | | % of Total Investments |
Pre-refunded/Escrowed to Maturity | | | | 12.92 | % |
Aaa | | | | 3.68 | |
Aa | | | | 65.78 | |
A | | | | 11.45 | |
Baa | | | | 5.11 | |
Cash | | | | 1.06 | |
| | | | | |
Total | | | | 100.00 | % |
| | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the Fund, and not the Fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 98.3% | |
Arizona — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Revenue, Civic Plaza, Convertible CAB, OID, Series B, 5.50%, 07/01/31, (NATL-RE Insured) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 6,705,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
California — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District GO, CAB, OID, Series B 0.00%, 08/01/27, (AGM-CR, FGIC Insured)(a) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,666,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hawaii — 93.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/31 | | | 5,045,000 | | | | 6,068,934 | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/34 | | | 4,775,000 | | | | 5,715,634 | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 09/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 09/01/40 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,187,227 | |
Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. Revenue, Multi-Family Housing, Iwilei Apartments, Series A, Callable 07/01/22 at 100, 3.75%, 01/01/31 | | | 3,120,000 | | | | 3,163,932 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, OID, COP, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/28 | | | 400,000 | | | | 429,913 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, Refunding, Callable 12/13/21 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 500,000 | | | | 502,448 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, OID, Series B, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 50,000 | | | | 54,535 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/41 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,558,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 1,553,956 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/33 | | | 500,000 | | | | 608,648 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/48 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,794,141 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,329,707 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, OID, Refunding, 4.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 500,000 | | | | 530,679 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, OID, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 225,000 | | | | 241,481 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 100,000 | | | | 107,794 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,427,418 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Callable 10/01/24 at 100, 3.50%, 10/01/49 | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,852,655 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding, 3.10%, 05/01/26 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 4,127,408 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding, Callable 03/01/27 at 100, 4.00%, 03/01/37 | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 1,816,919 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, MWC, Refunding, Callable 07/01/29 at 100, 3.20%, 07/01/39 | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 4,537,690 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Mid-Pacific Projects, Refunding, 4.00%, 01/01/30 | | | 225,000 | | | | 261,173 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Mid-Pacific Projects, Refunding, Callable 01/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 01/01/31 | | | 250,000 | | | | 288,161 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,031,704 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,404,863 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Refunding, Callable 11/15/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/15/27 | | | 1,790,000 | | | | 1,864,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Refunding, Callable 11/15/22 at 100, 5.13%, 11/15/32 | | | 550,000 | | | | 570,894 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 1,170,000 | | | | 1,437,150 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/30 | | | 800,000 | | | | 976,551 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/31 | | | 815,000 | | | | 989,433 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding, 5.00%, 04/01/24 | | | 500,000 | | | | 554,115 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding, Callable 04/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/28 | | | 945,000 | | | | 1,138,527 | |
Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding, Callable 04/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 04/01/32 | | | 335,000 | | | | 396,781 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 155,000 | | | | 155,600 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/25 | | | 895,000 | | | | 898,464 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 1,120,000 | | | | 1,124,335 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/27 | | | 805,000 | | | | 808,116 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 805,000 | | | | 808,116 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,736,696 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/29 | | | 300,000 | | | | 301,174 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,235,000 | | | | 1,239,831 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,099,283 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 55,000 | | | | 57,639 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 90,000 | | | | 94,319 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,047,987 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 90,000 | | | | 94,319 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 740,000 | | | | 775,511 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,960 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,799 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,430,503 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 345,000 | | | | 361,556 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | | | 340,000 | | | | 356,316 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,994 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 305,000 | | | | 330,037 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded, ETM, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 445,000 | | | | 481,530 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded, ETM, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 120,000 | | | | 129,851 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 345,000 | | | | 373,701 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 895,000 | | | | 969,292 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EL, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,083,192 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Callable 08/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/32 | | | 1,285,000 | | | | 1,437,829 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Prerefunded 08/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/26 | | | 140,000 | | | | 157,674 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Unrefunded portion, Callable 08/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/26 | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,988,792 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EP, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,126 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EY, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 3,040,000 | | | | 3,552,885 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FB, 5.00%, 04/01/25 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,770,196 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FB, Callable 04/01/26 at 100, 4.00%, 04/01/29 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,265,051 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FG, Callable 10/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,984,723 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FG, Callable 10/01/26 at 100, 4.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,139,598 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FK, Callable 05/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 05/01/33 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,021,674 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FK, Callable 05/01/27 at 100, 4.00%, 05/01/37 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,277,629 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FN, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,021,639 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FT, Callable 01/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/36 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,904,690 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FT, Callable 01/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/38 | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 2,382,598 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FW, Callable 01/01/29 at 100, 4.00%, 01/01/34 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,338,408 | |
Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Refunding, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/37 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,839,417 | |
Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series C, Refunding, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 450,000 | | | | 531,842 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Callable 01/01/31 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/39 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,571,479 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/29 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/37 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 4,350,579 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/31 | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,211,630 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded 01/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/27 | | | 5,490,000 | | | | 5,533,660 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded 01/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/28 | | | 1,120,000 | | | | 1,128,907 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series B, Refunding, Callable 07/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/29 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,958,918 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of | | | | | | | | |
Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 2,137,040 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 3.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 650,000 | | | | 720,741 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 730,000 | | | | 897,667 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,237,972 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/50 | | | 3,015,000 | | | | 3,872,970 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,011 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,225,142 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,682,713 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 65,000 | | | | 72,788 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 850,000 | | | | 955,471 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, OID, Series E, Refunding, Callable 09/01/27 at 100, 3.00%, 09/01/31 | | | 250,000 | | | | 272,726 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 09/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/41 | | | 1,390,000 | | | | 1,670,032 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 500,000 | | | | 584,145 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/31 | | | 2,175,000 | | | | 2,525,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 3,075,000 | | | | 3,553,726 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,153,181 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/38 | | | 1,040,000 | | | | 1,198,010 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,150,686 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/25 | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,420,023 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,047,987 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/31 | | | 450,000 | | | | 471,594 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/32 | | | 1,970,000 | | | | 2,064,535 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 4.00%, 11/01/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,033,129 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, ETM, 5.00%, 11/01/22 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,095,975 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/23 | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,147,457 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/22 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,044,303 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/25 | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,696,813 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 500,000 | | | | 583,511 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, 4.00%, 09/01/26 | | | 1,215,000 | | | | 1,407,966 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/39 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,240,965 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | | | 345,000 | | | | 437,106 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/45 | | | 500,000 | | | | 629,340 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 08/01/29 at 100, 4.00%, 08/01/36 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,651,246 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable 08/01/29 at 100, 4.00%, 08/01/43 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,324,180 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/27 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,336,578 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/29 | | | 4,115,000 | | | | 4,795,346 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 4.00%, 10/01/33 | | | 500,000 | | | | 557,243 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series E, Refunding, Callable 09/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/30 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,837,850 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series F, Refunding, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 225,000 | | | | 293,788 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 07/01/29 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/34 | | | 2,130,000 | | | | 2,536,263 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 250,000 | | | | 321,659 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Junior Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/30 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,622,853 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,162,426 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 325,000 | | | | 376,888 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 01/01/28 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/36 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,432,431 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/29 | | | 395,000 | | | | 460,099 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior Series B, Refunding, Callable 07/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | | | 125,000 | | | | 147,651 | |
Kauai County GO, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 395,000 | | | | 427,498 | |
Kauai County GO, 5.00%, 08/01/27 | | | 250,000 | | | | 307,967 | |
Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/31 | | | 250,000 | | | | 303,876 | |
Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100, 4.00%, 08/01/33 | | | 295,000 | | | | 337,442 | |
Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/37 | | | 40,000 | | | | 48,121 | |
Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/42 | | | 775,000 | | | | 924,931 | |
Kauai County GO, OID, Series A, Callable 08/01/22 at 100, 3.13%, 08/01/27 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,328,460 | |
Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/22 | | | 400,000 | | | | 414,385 | |
Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 930,000 | | | | 1,047,135 | |
Maui County GO, Callable 03/01/31 at 100, 4.00%, 03/01/36 | | | 750,000 | | | | 906,578 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 06/01/23 | | | 300,000 | | | | 322,543 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/28 | | | 1,070,000 | | | | 1,353,408 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 03/01/30 at 100, 3.00%, 03/01/31 | | | 500,000 | | | | 558,705 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 09/01/25 at 100, 3.00%, 09/01/32 | | | 195,000 | | | | 206,138 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 09/01/28 at 100, 4.00%, 09/01/31 | | | 5,305,000 | | | | 6,248,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, 4.00%, 10/01/24 | | | 165,000 | | | | 182,179 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,152,344 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series E, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/24 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,399,169 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series E, Refunding, Callable 10/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/31 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,189,920 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series F, Refunding, Callable 10/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/36 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,661,550 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series F, Refunding, Callable 10/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/37 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,436,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 254,531,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Texas — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Galveston County GO, CAB, OID, Series RD 0.00%, 02/01/24, (NATL-RE Insured)(a) | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,120,687 | |
Houston Combined Utility System Revenue, Unrefunded Balance CAB, OID, Junior Series A, Refunding 0.00%, 12/01/27, (AGM Insured)(a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,857,908 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,978,595 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $253,892,548) | | | | | | | 268,882,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value ($) | |
REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 1.0% | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.03%(b) | | | 2,877,857 | | | | 2,877,857 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY (Cost $2,877,857) | | | | 2,877,857 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.3% (Cost $256,770,405) | | | | | | | 271,759,897 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.7% | | | | | | | 1,889,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 273,649,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(b) | Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021. |
| | |
AGM | | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. |
AGM-CR | | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. Custodial |
| | Receipts |
AMT | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
CAB | | Capital Appreciation Bond |
COP | | Certificate of Participation |
ETM | | Escrowed to Maturity |
FGIC | | Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. |
GO | | General Obligation |
MWC | | Make Whole Callable |
NATL-RE | | National Reinsurance Corp. |
OID | | Original Issue Discount |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by credit quality of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | |
Credit Quality: | | % of Total Investments |
Pre-refunded/Escrowed to Maturity | | | | 16.70 | % |
Aaa | | | | 4.20 | |
Aa | | | | 60.74 | |
A | | | | 10.58 | |
Baa | | | | 6.97 | |
Cash | | | | 0.81 | |
| | | | | |
Total | | | | 100.00 | % |
| | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the Fund, and not the Fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Tempe City Excise Tax Revenue, Series A, Callable 11/29/21 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 900,000 | | | | 903,231 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Florida — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Florida Housing Finance Corp. Revenue, Series 1, Callable 07/01/29 at 100, 2.00%, 07/01/32, (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC Collateralized) | | | 225,000 | | | | 225,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Hawaii — 92.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/24 | | | 320,000 | | | | 361,638 | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/26 | | | 200,000 | | | | 237,115 | |
Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 09/01/29 | | | 25,000 | | | | 29,382 | |
Hawaii County GO, Series D, Refunding, 4.00%, 09/01/26 | | | 500,000 | | | | 579,152 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, COP, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/27 | | | 295,000 | | | | 317,275 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, OID, Refunding, Callable 11/29/21 at 100, 4.13%, 07/01/24 | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,497 | |
Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series B, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,236,696 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 220,000 | | | | 226,990 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 355,000 | | | | 366,279 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 200,000 | | | | 214,649 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding, 3.25%, 01/01/25 | | | 500,000 | | | | 535,471 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding, 3.10%, 05/01/26 | | | 2,610,000 | | | | 2,834,878 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 255,000 | | | | 263,085 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/24 | | | 525,000 | | | | 587,609 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 510,000 | | | | 590,619 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 550,000 | | | | 634,777 | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Refunding, 5.00%, 11/15/21 | | | 210,000 | | | | 210,299 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Refunding, 4.00%, 01/01/25 | | | 20,000 | | | | 21,761 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/22 | | | 290,000 | | | | 291,122 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | | | 190,000 | | | | 190,735 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,114,296 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31 | | | 360,000 | | | | 361,408 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EA, Refunding, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | | | 1,450,000 | | | | 1,455,672 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, ETM, 4.00%, 11/01/22 | | | 1,335,000 | | | | 1,385,768 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 45,000 | | | | 47,159 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27 | | | 785,000 | | | | 822,670 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,200 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/23 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,799 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24 | | | 1,180,000 | | | | 1,236,625 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 285,000 | | | | 308,396 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/30 | | | 80,000 | | | | 86,567 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion, Callable 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 895,000 | | | | 969,292 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series EP, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/22 | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,181,436 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FG, 5.00%, 10/01/22 | | | 445,000 | | | | 464,757 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FN, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/22 | | | 210,000 | | | | 219,324 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FT, 3.00%, 01/01/23 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,729 | |
Hawaii State GO, Series FW, 5.00%, 01/01/23 | | | 530,000 | | | | 559,664 | |
Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 500,000 | | | | 593,620 | |
Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, AMT, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,186,021 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, 4.00%, 01/01/24 | | | 500,000 | | | | 539,977 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100, 4.00%, 01/01/25 | | | 500,000 | | | | 503,013 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100, 4.00%, 01/01/26 | | | 300,000 | | | | 301,779 | |
Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/25 | | | 555,000 | | | | 622,604 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/24 | | | 500,000 | | | | 561,473 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/31 | | | 50,000 | | | | 65,286 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 775,000 | | | | 799,835 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 515,000 | | | | 554,961 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 150,000 | | | | 167,973 | |
Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | | | 245,000 | | | | 275,401 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/24 | | | 615,000 | | | | 695,395 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/22 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,141 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 03/01/25 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,150,431 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/25 | | | 500,000 | | | | 581,609 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 750,000 | | | | 900,317 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/22 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,050,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, 5.00%, 09/01/23 | | | 125,000 | | | | 135,928 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/26 | | | 765,000 | | | | 892,771 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | | | 300,000 | | | | 348,842 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, 4.00%, 08/01/22 | | | 800,000 | | | | 823,044 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, 4.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 500,000 | | | | 531,543 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, 4.00%, 08/01/23 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,332,661 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, 4.00%, 07/01/24 | | | 690,000 | | | | 756,943 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, 4.00%, 07/01/26 | | | 115,000 | | | | 132,772 | |
Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/23 | | | 560,000 | | | | 608,955 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Senior Series A, Prerefunded 07/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,023 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,091 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/23 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,078,989 | |
Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Junior Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 07/01/24 | | | 675,000 | | | | 757,029 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Hawaii — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | | | 525,000 | | | | 591,125 | |
Maui County GO, 5.00%, 03/01/29 | | | 225,000 | | | | 287,899 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/23 | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,097,515 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 03/01/25 | | | 100,000 | | | | 115,259 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 03/01/26 | | | 250,000 | | | | 297,337 | |
Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 03/01/28 | | | 75,000 | | | | 93,753 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, 4.00%, 10/01/23 | | | 565,000 | | | | 604,881 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/23 | | | 185,000 | | | | 201,586 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, 4.00%, 10/01/24 | | | 530,000 | | | | 585,182 | |
University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, 5.00%, 10/01/25 | | | 500,000 | | | | 585,839 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,570,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Iowa — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
The University of Iowa Revenue, Utility System, Series S, Refunding, Callable 11/01/23 at 100, 2.50%, 11/01/24 | | | 375,000 | | | | 390,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Texas — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Houston Independent School District GO, Refunding, Callable 02/15/24 at 100, 4.00%, 02/15/25, (PSF-GTD) | | | 600,000 | | | | 649,064 | |
Pflugerville Independent School District GO, Refunding, Callable 02/15/24 at 100, 5.00%, 02/15/26, (PSF-GTD) | | | 400,000 | | | | 441,803 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,090,867 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount($) | | | Value ($) | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued) | |
Washington — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Redmond City GO, Refunding, 2.00%, 12/01/21 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS (Cost $47,362,269) | | | | 48,281,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 0.8% | |
Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.03%(a) | | | 392,705 | | | | 392,705 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY (Cost $392,705) | | | | 392,705 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4% (Cost $47,754,974) | | | | 48,673,778 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.6% | | | | 789,723 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 49,463,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021. |
| | |
AMT | | Alternative Minimum Tax |
COP | | Certificate of Participation |
ETM | | Escrowed to Maturity |
FHLMC | | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
FNMA | | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | | General Obligation |
MWC | | Make Whole Callable |
OID | | Original Issue Discount |
PSF-GTD | | Permanent School Fund Guaranteed |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pacific Capital |
| | Pacific Capital | | Tax-Free |
| | Tax-Free | | Short |
| | Securities | | Intermediate |
| | Fund | | Securities Fund |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | | $ | 271,759,897 | | | | $ | 48,673,778 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | | 503,385 | | | | | 274,076 | |
Interest | | | | 2,901,439 | | | | | 612,298 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 3,215 | | | | | 944 | |
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Total Assets | | | | 275,167,936 | | | | | 49,561,096 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | | 933,073 | | | | | — | |
Distributions to shareholders | | | | 531,015 | | | | | 50,194 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | | 19,911 | | | | | 15,498 | |
Audit fees | | | | 14,641 | | | | | 14,362 | |
Custodian fees | | | | 9,046 | | | | | 5,249 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | | 5,786 | | | | | 5,768 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 1,637 | | | | | 5,047 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 3,621 | | | | | 1,477 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | | 1,518,730 | | | | | 97,595 | |
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Net Assets | | | $ | 273,649,206 | | | | $ | 49,463,501 | |
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Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | | $ | 260,400 | | | | $ | 48,478 | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 259,357,063 | | | | | 48,477,747 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | | 14,031,743 | | | | | 937,276 | |
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Net Assets | | | $ | 273,649,206 | | | | $ | 49,463,501 | |
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Class Y Shares: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 273,649,206 | | | | $ | 49,463,501 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | | 26,040,047 | | | | | 4,847,820 | |
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Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 10.51 | | | | $ | 10.20 | |
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* Investments, at cost | | | $ | 256,770,405 | | | | $ | 47,754,974 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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| | | | Pacific Capital |
| | Pacific Capital | | Tax-Free |
| | Tax-Free | | Short |
| | Securities | | Intermediate |
| | Fund | | Securities Fund |
Investment income | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | $ | 3,353,664 | | | | $ | 390,911 | |
Dividends | | | | 430 | | | | | 166 | |
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Total investment income | | | | 3,354,094 | | | | | 391,077 | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | | 277,943 | | | | | 50,137 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | | 40,089 | | | | | 7,283 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | | 35,146 | | | | | 24,181 | |
Legal fees | | | | 22,851 | | | | | 5,156 | |
Audit fees | | | | 15,286 | | | | | 15,193 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | | 12,627 | | | | | 5,793 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 11,774 | | | | | 11,394 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | | 11,596 | | | | | 11,420 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | | 287 | | | | | 205 | |
Other expenses | | | | 12,778 | | | | | 5,070 | |
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Total expenses before waivers | | | | 440,377 | | | | | 135,832 | |
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Less: waivers (Note 2) | | | | (277,943 | ) | | | | (50,137 | ) |
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Net expenses after waivers | | | | 162,434 | | | | | 85,695 | |
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Net investment income | | | | 3,191,660 | | | | | 305,382 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | | 193,971 | | | | | 44,007 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments | | | | (2,861,445 | ) | | | | (397,219 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized loss on investments | | | | (2,667,474 | ) | | | | (353,212 | ) |
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 524,186 | | | | $ | (47,830 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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| | Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | $ | 3,191,660 | | | | $ | 6,582,196 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | 193,971 | | | | | 139,548 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | (2,861,445 | ) | | | | 7,895,165 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 524,186 | | | | | 14,616,909 | |
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Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | (3,191,660 | ) | | | | (6,582,195 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (3,191,660 | ) | | | | (6,582,195 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 668,872 | | | | | 1,619,737 | |
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Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | | (1,998,602 | ) | | | | 9,654,451 | |
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Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 275,647,808 | | | | | 265,993,357 | |
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End of period | | | $ | 273,649,206 | | | | $ | 275,647,808 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
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| | Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | $ | 305,382 | | | | $ | 720,133 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | 44,007 | | | | | 75,845 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | (397,219 | ) | | | | 717,489 | |
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | (47,830 | ) | | | | 1,513,467 | |
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Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | (305,382 | ) | | | | (720,132 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (305,382 | ) | | | | (720,132 | ) |
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Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | (206,615 | ) | | | | (4,369,229 | ) |
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Total decrease in net assets | | | | (559,827 | ) | | | | (3,575,894 | ) |
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Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 50,023,328 | | | | | 53,599,222 | |
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End of period | | | $ | 49,463,501 | | | | $ | 50,023,328 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class Y shares |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 10.61 | | | | $ | 10.30 | | | | $ | 10.24 | | | | $ | 9.97 | | | | $ | 10.15 | | | | $ | 10.41 | |
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Net investment income | | | | 0.12 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 0.31 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.02 | | | | | 0.57 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | 0.52 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 10.51 | | | | $ | 10.61 | | | | $ | 10.30 | | | | $ | 10.24 | | | | $ | 9.97 | | | | $ | 10.15 | |
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Total investment return(1) | | | | 0.21 | % | | | | 5.54 | % | | | | 3.14 | % | | | | 5.30 | % | | | | 0.63 | % | | | | (0.10 | )% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 273,649 | | | | $ | 275,648 | | | | $ | 265,993 | | | | $ | 281,615 | | | | $ | 289,169 | | | | $ | 314,733 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.12 | %(2) | | | | 0.11 | % | | | | 0.09 | % | | | | 0.11 | % | | | | 0.10 | % | | | | 0.10 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers(3) | | | | 0.32 | %(2) | | | | 0.31 | % | | | | 0.29 | % | | | | 0.31 | % | | | | 0.30 | % | | | | 0.30 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 2.30 | %(2) | | | | 2.43 | % | | | | 2.51 | % | | | | 2.50 | % | | | | 2.41 | % | | | | 2.42 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 2 | %(4) | | | | 9 | % | | | | 10 | % | | | | 11 | % | | | | 22 | % | | | | 15 | % |
(1) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(3) | During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class Y shares |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 10.28 | | | | $ | 10.12 | | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | $ | 9.95 | | | | $ | 10.14 | | | | $ | 10.27 | |
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Net investment income | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 0.03 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 0.31 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.30 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 0.03 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(1) | | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 10.20 | | | | $ | 10.28 | | | | $ | 10.12 | | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | $ | 9.95 | | | | $ | 10.14 | |
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Total investment return(2) | | | | (0.17 | )% | | | | 3.04 | % | | | | 1.98 | % | | | | 3.01 | % | | | | (0.49 | )% | | | | 0.24 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 49,464 | | | | $ | 50,023 | | | | $ | 53,599 | | | | $ | 53,479 | | | | $ | 52,363 | | | | $ | 68,075 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.34 | %(3) | | | | 0.28 | % | | | | 0.24 | % | | | | 0.34 | % | | | | 0.25 | % | | | | 0.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers(4) | | | | 0.54 | %(3) | | | | 0.48 | % | | | | 0.44 | % | | | | 0.54 | % | | | | 0.45 | % | | | | 0.45 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.22 | %(3) | | | | 1.43 | % | | | | 1.66 | % | | | | 1.57 | % | | | | 1.36 | % | | | | 1.24 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 6 | %(5) | | | | 22 | % | | | | 30 | % | | | | 34 | % | | | | 27 | % | | | | 19 | % |
(1) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(2) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(4) | During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds are each authorized to issue and offer Class Y shares.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation – Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of such investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
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| | • | | Level 1 | | — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
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| | • | | Level 2 | | — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
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| | • | | Level 3 | | — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The fair value of a Fund’s bonds is generally based on quotes received from brokers or independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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Funds | | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Price | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 268,882,040 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 268,882,040 | | | $ | — | |
Registered Investment Company | | | 2,877,857 | | | | 2,877,857 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 271,759,897 | | | $ | 2,877,857 | | | $ | 268,882,040 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 48,281,073 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,281,073 | | | $ | — | |
Registered Investment Company | | | 392,705 | | | | 392,705 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 48,673,778 | | | $ | 392,705 | | | $ | 48,281,073 | | | $ | — | |
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At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums are recorded on a daily basis using the effective yield method except for short term securities, which records discounts and premiums on a straight-line basis.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income for each Fund are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by a Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Funds.
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
Investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by the Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (the “Adviser”). Under terms of an advisory agreement, the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund are charged an annual fee of 0.20% which is computed daily and paid monthly based upon average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the “Waiver”). The Waiver will remain in effect until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”). While the Adviser is currently waiving its entire investment advisory fee, investors who invest in a Fund through a bank trust account may be subject to account level fees applicable to such amount charged by affiliates of the Adviser, including Bank of Hawaii’s Trust Services Group.
Fee rates for the six months ended October 31, 2021, were as follows:
| | | | |
| | Maximum Annual Advisory Fee | | Net Annual Fees Paid After Contractual Waivers |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | 0.20% | | 0.00% |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | 0.20% | | 0.00% |
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Funds and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statements of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | $ | 5,499,015 | | | $ | 5,130,720 | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | 3,122,151 | | | | 3,026,040 | |
The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in the procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Funds. The procedures have been designed to provide assurances that any purchase or sale of securities by the Funds from or to another fund that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effective at the current market price.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Funds did not engage in purchase or sale of securities with affiliated funds under Rule 17a-7.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | For the Year Ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | April 30, 2021 |
| | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 1,409,393 | | | | $ | 14,963,868 | | | | | 2,995,532 | | | | $ | 31,849,577 | |
Reinvestments | | | | 1,744 | | | | | 18,483 | | | | | 3,787 | | | | | 40,247 | |
Redemptions | | | | (1,350,627 | ) | | | | (14,313,479 | ) | | | | (2,855,931 | ) | | | | (30,270,087 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 60,510 | | | | $ | 668,872 | | | | | 143,388 | | | | $ | 1,619,737 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 184,486 | | | | $ | 1,892,550 | | | | | 569,020 | | | | $ | 5,854,474 | |
Reinvestments | | | | 169 | | | | | 1,735 | | | | | 433 | | | | | 4,453 | |
Redemptions | | | | (204,749 | ) | | | | (2,100,900 | ) | | | | (995,774 | ) | | | | (10,228,156 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | | (20,094 | ) | | | $ | (206,615 | ) | | | | (426,321 | ) | | | $ | (4,369,229 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
5. Federal Tax Information
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended April 30, 2021, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Net | | Total | | Tax | | Total |
| | Investment | | Taxable | | Exempt | | Distributions |
| | Income | | Distributions | | Distributions | | Paid* |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | $8,691 | | $8,691 | | $6,618,175 | | $6,626,866 |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | 4,035 | | 4,035 | | 729,885 | | 733,920 |
* | Distributions will not tie to Statements of Changes in Net Assets because distributions are recognized when actually paid for tax purposes. |
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
As of April 30, 2021, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital Loss Carryforward | | Undistributed Tax Exempt | | Distributions Payable | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | | $ | (1,151,720 | ) | | | $ | 522,012 | | | | $ | (522,012 | ) | | | $ | 17,850,937 | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | | (14,536 | ) | | | | 39,131 | | | | | (50,129 | ) | | | | 1,316,022 | |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gain is reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The cost for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Federal Tax Cost* | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized (Depreciation) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | | $256,770,405 | | | | $15,178,948 | | | | $(189,456) | | | | $14,989,492 | |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | 47,754,974 | | | | 955,663 | | | | (36,859) | | | | 918,804 | |
* | Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report. |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Funds had no late year ordinary loss deferrals or capital loss deferrals.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Funds’ capital loss carryforward, which were comprised of both short-term losses and long-term losses, and had an unlimited period of capital loss carryover were as follows:
| | | | | | |
| | Capital Loss Carryforward |
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund | | | $1,138,134 | | | $13,586 |
Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund | | | 14,536 | | | — |
6. Concentration of Credit Risk
The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund primarily invest in debt obligations issued by the state of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies, and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Funds are more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of Hawaii municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issuers to the same extent.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
7. Debt Investment Risk
Debt investments are affected primarily by the financial condition of the companies or other entities that have issued them and by changes in interest rates. There is a risk that an issuer of a Fund’s debt investments may not be able to meet its financial obligations (e.g., may not be able to make principal and/or interest payments when they are due or otherwise default on other financial terms) and/or go bankrupt. Securities such as high-yield/high-risk bonds, e.g., bonds with low credit ratings by Moody’s (Ba or lower) or Standard & Poor’s (BB and lower) or if unrated are of comparable quality as determined by the manager, are especially subject to credit risk during periods of economic uncertainty or during economic downturns and are more likely to default on their interest and/or principal payments than higher rated securities. Debt investments may be affected by changes in interest rates. Debt investments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt investments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. The value of debt investments may fall when interest rates rise.
8. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS
Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Funds, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Funds’ Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).
The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of each Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for any of the Funds.
The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follows:
A. Each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed each Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on each Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.
B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. Each Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration each Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that shares of the Funds are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of each Fund’s holdings, it was noted that each Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.
C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in each Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Funds do not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6034 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii
111 South King Street, 4th Floor,
Honolulu, HI 96813
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PAC-1021
Polen Growth Fund
Polen Global Growth Fund
Polen International Growth Fund
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund
of
FundVantage Trust
Institutional Class
Investor Class
Class Y
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Polen Funds’ shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Polen Funds or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Polen Funds website (www.polencapital.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Polen Funds, call the Polen Funds toll-free at (888) 678-6024 or write to the Polen Funds at:
Polen Funds
FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
Your election to receive shareholder reports in paper will apply to all Polen Funds that you hold through the financial intermediary, or directly with the Polen Funds.
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
POLEN GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | | | | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Institutional Class | | 14.36% | | 40.32% | | 29.51% | | 25.80% | | | 19.01% | |
S&P 500® Index | | 10.91% | | 42.91% | | 21.50% | | 18.94% | | | 16.21% | |
Russell 1000® Growth Index | | 15.20% | | 43.21% | | 29.44% | | 25.51% | | | 19.42% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | | | | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Investor Class | | 14.21% | | 40.00% | | 29.18% | | 25.48% | | | 18.71% | |
S&P 500® Index | | 10.91% | | 42.91% | | 21.50% | | 18.94% | | | 16.21% | |
Russell 1000® Growth Index | | 15.20% | | 43.21% | | 29.44% | | 25.51% | | | 19.42% | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 0.96% for the Institutional Class shares and 1.21% for the Investor Class shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed by the Adviser on or after January 1, 2017 with respect to the Fund for a three (3) year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500®”) Index and the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® Growth Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.
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POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | 5 Years | | Inception | |
Institutional Class | | 7.21% | | 29.22% | | 23.75% | | 21.22% | | | 16.57%* | |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (Net Dividend) | | 7.01% | | 37.28% | | 17.49% | | 14.73% | | | 10.74%** | |
* | The Polen Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on December 30, 2014. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | 5 Years | | Inception | |
Investor Class | | 7.05% | | 28.94% | | 23.43% | | 20.91% | | | 17.14%* | |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (Net Dividend) | | 7.01% | | 37.28% | | 17.49% | | 14.73% | | | 11.29%** | |
* | The Polen Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Investor Class shares commenced operation on July 6, 2015. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.01% and 1.06%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 1.26% and 1.31%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid-cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,975 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.
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POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | Inception* | |
Institutional Class | | 0.22% | | 14.79% | | 12.52% | | | 13.41% | |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA) (Net Dividend) | | 1.77% | | 29.66% | | 12.01% | | | 10.18%** | |
* | The Polen International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on December 30, 2016. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | Inception* | |
Investor Class | | 0.06% | | 14.46% | | 12.22% | | | 11.64% | |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA) (Net Dividend) | | 1.77% | | 29.66% | | 12.01% | | | 9.22%** | |
* | The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on March 15, 2017. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021 are 1.04% and 1.10%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 1.29% and 1.35%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three (3) year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (ex-USA) (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,350 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.
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POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | | |
| | Six | | | | | | Since |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | 3 Years | | Inception* |
Institutional Class | | 14.32% | | 51.97% | | 28.74% | | 22.72% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index | | 0.44% | | 38.45% | | 18.66% | | 14.85%** |
* | The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on November 1, 2017. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 |
| | Six | | | | Since |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | Inception* |
Investor Class | | 14.14% | | 51.57% | | 27.72% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index | | 0.44% | | 38.45% | | 20.55%** |
* | The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on February 8, 2019. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
| | |
Total Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2021 |
| | Since |
| | Inception†* |
Class Y | | 17.05% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index | | 3.40%** |
* | The Fund’s Class Y shares commenced operations on June 1, 2021. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.34% and 1.10%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares, 1.59% and 1.35%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares and 1.34% and 1.00%, respectively, for the Class Y shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Effective May 1, 2021, Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% with respect to Institutional Class and Investor Class shares and 1.00% with respect to Class Y shares (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). Prior to May 1, 2021 the Expense Limitation was 1.25% with respect to Institutional Class and Investor Class shares. The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed
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POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No reimbursement will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund invests in securities of small-capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Small-capitalization companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, or may be dependent upon a small or inexperienced management group. Securities of small-capitalization companies may trade less frequently and in lower volumes than the securities of larger companies, which could lead to higher transaction costs.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 |
| | Six | | | | Since |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | Inception* |
Institutional Class | | 10.63% | | 27.76% | | 25.35% |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend) | | 3.27% | | 38.83% | | 18.15%** |
* | The Polen International Small Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 31, 2018. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
| | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 |
| | Six | | | | Since |
| | Months† | | 1 Year | | Inception* |
Investor Class | | 10.51% | | 27.46% | | 22.59% |
MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend) | | 3.27% | | 38.83% | | 15.70%** |
* | The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on February 8, 2019. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.99% and 1.25%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 2.24% and 1.50%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend), which captures small cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 4,382 constituents, the index covers approximately 14% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.
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POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | | 1 Year | | | Inception* | |
Institutional Class | | | -5.94% | | | | 3.79% | | | | 1.34% | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividend) | | | 3.89% | | | | 16.96% | | | | 14.60%** | |
* | The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on October 16, 2020. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 2.51% and 1.25%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until October 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid cap representation across 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 1,417 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations.
The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.
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POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six | | | Since | |
| | Months† | | | Inception* | |
Institutional Class | | | 14.70% | | | | 21.70% | |
Russell 2500® Growth Index | | | 3.89% | | | | 9.80%** | |
* | The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on April 1, 2021. |
** | Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 4.58% and 1.05%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.05% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until April 30, 2023 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Russell 2500® Growth Index, which is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an Index.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund invests in securities of small or mid-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Small-capitalization companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, or may be dependent upon a small or inexperienced management group. Securities of small-capitalization companies may trade less frequently and in lower volumes than the securities of larger companies, which could lead to higher transaction costs. Mid-capitalization companies are usually less stable in price and less liquid than larger, more established companies. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund(s) and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2021 | | | Ending Account Value October 31, 2021 | | | Expenses Paid During Period | |
Polen Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,143.60 | | | | $5.08 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.47 | | | | 4.79 | |
Investor Class1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,142.10 | | | | $6.43 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.21 | | | | 6.06 | |
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Polen Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,072.10 | | | | $5.07 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.32 | | | | 4.94 | |
Investor Class2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,070.50 | | | | $6.37 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.06 | | | | 6.21 | |
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Fund Expense Disclosure (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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| | Beginning Account Value | | | Ending Account Value | | | Expenses Paid | |
| | May 1, 2021 | | | October 31, 2021 | | | During Period | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,002.20 | | | | $5.15 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.06 | | | | 5.19 | |
Investor Class3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,000.60 | | | | $6.40 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,018.80 | | | | 6.46 | |
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Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class4 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,143.20 | | | | $5.94 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.66 | | | | 5.60 | |
Investor Class4 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,141.40 | | | | $7.29 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,018.40 | | | | 6.87 | |
Class Y5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,170.50 | | | | $4.55 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.16 | | | | 5.09 | |
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Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,106.30 | | | | $6.64 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,018.90 | | | | 6.36 | |
Investor Class6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,105.10 | | | | $7.96 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.64 | | | | 7.63 | |
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Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class7 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $ 940.60 | | | | $6.11 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,018.90 | | | | 6.36 | |
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Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class8 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,147.00 | | | | $5.68 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.91 | | | | 5.35 | |
1 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.94% for Institutional Class and 1.19% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 14.36% and 14.21% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively. |
2 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.97% for Institutional Class and 1.22% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 7.21% and 7.05% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively. |
3 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.02% for Institutional Class and 1.27% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 0.22% and 0.06% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively. |
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
4 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.10% for Institutional Class and 1.35% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 14.32% and 14.14% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively. |
5 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period beginning June 1, 2021, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2021 of 1.00% for Class Y, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (153), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Class Y ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual total return for the Fund of 17.05%. For comparative purposes, the Hypothetical expenses are as if the Class Y had been in existence from May 1, 2021, and are equal to the Class Y annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. |
6 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.25% for Institutional Class and 1.50% for the Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 10.63% and 10.51% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively. |
7 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.25% for Institutional Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Institutional Class ending account values on the first line of the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of (5.94)%. |
8 | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.05% for Institutional Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Institutional Class ending account values on the first line of the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 14.70%. |
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POLEN GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net | | |
| | Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet Content & Information | | | | 21.5 | % | | | $ | 2,926,345,120 | |
Software Application | | | | 13.1 | | | | | 1,776,901,559 | |
Software Infrastructure | | | | 11.8 | | | | | 1,602,248,356 | |
Credit Services | | | | 11.0 | | | | | 1,501,026,618 | |
Internet Retail | | | | 7.1 | | | | | 968,281,984 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 6.8 | | | | | 922,313,634 | |
Medical Devices | | | | 6.7 | | | | | 906,140,056 | |
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic | | | | 3.8 | | | | | 520,126,177 | |
Entertainment | | | | 3.2 | | | | | 430,551,179 | |
Healthcare Plans | | | | 3.1 | | | | | 423,057,734 | |
Restaurants | | | | 2.3 | | | | | 313,141,763 | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies | | | | 2.2 | | | | | 300,305,235 | |
Footwear & Accessories | | | | 2.2 | | | | | 297,776,702 | |
Diagnostics & Research | | | | 2.0 | | | | | 267,074,093 | |
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges | | | | 1.7 | | | | | 234,328,977 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 98.5 | | | | | 13,389,619,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | �� | | | 1.5 | | | | | 210,023,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 13,599,642,436 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 98.5% | |
Credit Services — 11.0% | | | | | | | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 1,857,209 | | | $ | 623,130,764 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,584,020 | | | | 368,427,212 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 2,405,764 | | | | 509,468,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,501,026,618 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diagnostics & Research — 2.0% | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | | 643,459 | | | | 267,074,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic — 3.8% | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | 2,405,764 | | | | 520,126,177 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Entertainment — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | | 623,707 | | | | 430,551,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges — 1.7% | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 352,438 | | | | 234,328,977 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Footwear & Accessories — 2.2% | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 1,780,003 | | | | 297,776,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Plans — 3.1% | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 918,752 | | | | 423,057,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology Services — 6.8% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 1,453,309 | | | | 521,432,736 | |
Gartner, Inc.* | | | 1,207,800 | | | | 400,880,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 922,313,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet Content & Information — 21.5% | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A* | | | 2,322,522 | | | | 396,361,604 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 132,678 | | | | 392,848,944 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 372,197 | | | | 1,103,716,706 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 3,193,800 | | | | 1,033,417,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,926,345,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet Retail — 7.1% | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 287,117 | | | | 968,281,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Medical Devices — 6.7% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 5,217,343 | | | | 672,463,340 | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | | 374,260 | | | | 233,676,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 906,140,056 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.2% | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 831,571 | | | $ | 300,305,235 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Restaurants — 2.3% | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 2,952,218 | | | | 313,141,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software Application — 13.1% | |
Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 1,582,058 | | | | 502,477,441 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | | 2,459,132 | | | | 736,977,269 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 770,246 | | | | 537,446,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,776,901,559 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software Infrastructure — 11.8% | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | | 1,316,712 | | | | 856,336,816 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 2,249,296 | | | | 745,911,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,602,248,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $7,415,386,935) | | | | | | | 13,389,619,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5% (Cost $7,415,386,935) | | | | | | | 13,389,619,187 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.5% | | | | | | | 210,023,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 13,599,642,436 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”). |
PLC Public Limited Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net | | |
| | Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | 23.3 | % | | | $ | 169,904,421 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 18.4 | | | | | 133,527,416 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | | 13.2 | | | | | 96,429,837 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | 10.5 | | | | | 76,438,101 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | | 8.4 | | | | | 61,361,474 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | | 6.2 | | | | | 45,506,097 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | | 4.0 | | | | | 28,938,822 | |
Insurance | | | | 3.8 | | | | | 27,708,591 | |
Food Products | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 23,855,554 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | 3.1 | | | | | 22,462,232 | |
Biotechnology | | | | 2.2 | | | | | 16,191,085 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 96.4 | | | | | 702,323,630 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 3.6 | | | | | 26,529,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 728,853,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 96.4% | |
Australia — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 71,157 | | | $ | 16,191,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
France — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 23,184 | | | | 18,179,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Germany — 10.8% | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | | 78,032 | | | | 25,539,994 | |
SAP SE | | | 186,038 | | | | 26,940,382 | |
Siemens Healthineers AG | | | 394,313 | | | | 26,224,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 78,704,535 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ireland — 11.0% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 96,401 | | | | 34,587,715 | |
ICON PLC* | | | 158,685 | | | | 45,506,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 80,093,812 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Switzerland — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Nestle SA, Registered Shares | | | 180,851 | | | | 23,855,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United States — 66.6% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 256,740 | | | | 33,091,219 | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | | 75,396 | | | | 49,034,542 | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | | 27,424 | | | | 17,122,723 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 21,392 | | | | 63,436,051 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 8,581 | | | | 28,938,822 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 86,611 | | | | 27,708,591 | |
Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 95,193 | | | | 30,234,249 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 54,850 | | | | 12,313,276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
United States — (Continued) | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 95,238 | | | $ | 31,954,254 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A* | | | 101,968 | | | | 32,993,786 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 192,073 | | | | 63,695,248 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 105,460 | | | | 17,642,403 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 70,302 | | | | 16,351,542 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 211,768 | | | | 22,462,232 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 180,954 | | | | 38,320,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 485,299,567 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $491,796,563)† | | | | 702,323,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.4% (Cost $491,796,563) | | | | 702,323,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 3.6% | | | | 26,529,995 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 728,853,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”). |
PLC Public Limited Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
18
POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net | | |
| | Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | 14.7 | % | | | $ | 74,555,352 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | 11.1 | | | | | 56,362,625 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | | 10.6 | | | | | 53,807,802 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | | 10.1 | | | | | 51,379,596 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 9.4 | | | | | 47,464,253 | |
Insurance | | | | 8.1 | | | | | 41,106,521 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | 5.3 | | | | | 27,006,552 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | | 4.6 | | | | | 23,361,110 | |
Professional Services | | | | 4.3 | | | | | 21,695,265 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | | 4.1 | | | | | 20,592,101 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | 3.9 | | | | | 19,891,669 | |
Biotechnology | | | | 3.2 | | | | | 16,242,965 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors | | | | 1.9 | | | | | 9,987,764 | |
Personal Products | | | | 1.8 | | | | | 9,009,010 | |
Food Products | | | | 1.7 | | | | | 8,609,321 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | | 1.1 | | | | | 5,474,973 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 95.9 | | | | | 486,546,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 4.1 | | | | | 20,855,877 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 507,402,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 95.9% | |
Argentina — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 4,076 | | | $ | 6,036,637 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Australia — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 71,385 | | | | 16,242,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Canada — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A* | | | 4,079 | | | | 5,982,792 | |
| | | | | | | | |
China — 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., SP ADR* | | | 105,035 | | | | 17,324,473 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 338,520 | | | | 20,592,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,916,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
France — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
Dassault Systemes SE | | | 185,594 | | | | 10,838,211 | |
Kering SA | | | 13,257 | | | | 9,949,842 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 18,356 | | | | 14,393,337 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,181,390 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Germany — 15.7% | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | | 82,604 | | | | 27,036,417 | |
SAP SE | | | 152,958 | | | | 22,150,028 | |
Siemens Healthineers AG | | | 457,866 | | | | 30,450,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 79,637,256 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ireland — 25.8% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 81,581 | | | | 29,270,447 | |
Experian PLC | | | 473,167 | | | | 21,695,265 | |
ICON PLC* | | | 187,634 | | | | 53,807,802 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 216,184 | | | | 25,911,814 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 130,685,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mexico — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 1,571,431 | | | | 5,474,973 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Netherlands — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 24,470 | | | | 19,891,669 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Spain — 2.4% | |
Amadeus IT Group SA* | | | 182,532 | | | $ | 12,211,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sweden — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Evolution AB | | | 166,356 | | | | 27,006,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Switzerland — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Nestle SA, Registered Shares | | | 65,268 | | | | 8,609,321 | |
Temenos AG, Registered Shares | | | 125,431 | | | | 19,203,056 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,812,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom — 8.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bunzl PLC | | | 270,231 | | | | 9,987,764 | |
Sage Group PLC (The) | | | 2,299,524 | | | | 22,364,057 | |
Unilever PLC | | | 168,261 | | | | 9,009,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,360,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United States — 8.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 128,490 | | | | 41,106,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $375,307,909)† | | | | 486,546,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 95.9% (Cost $375,307,909) | | | | 486,546,879 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 4.1% | | | | 20,855,877 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 507,402,756 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”). |
| | |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depository Receipt |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net | | |
| | Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software Application | | | | 24.2 | % | | | $ | 50,360,218 | |
Software Infrastructure | | | | 16.3 | | | | | 33,877,566 | |
Recreational Vehicles | | | | 7.5 | | | | | 15,613,279 | |
Internet Retail | | | | 5.7 | | | | | 11,916,277 | |
Restaurants | | | | 5.2 | | | | | 10,804,901 | |
Insurance - Diversified | | | | 5.0 | | | | | 10,470,552 | |
Diagnostics & Research | | | | 5.0 | | | | | 10,414,050 | |
Health Information Services | | | | 4.5 | | | | | 9,422,932 | |
Leisure | | | | 4.4 | | | | | 9,070,844 | |
Consulting Services | | | | 4.2 | | | | | 8,796,320 | |
Insurance - Specialty | | | | 4.1 | | | | | 8,492,237 | |
Capital Markets | | | | 3.7 | | | | | 7,779,025 | |
Medical Care Facilities | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 6,791,646 | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies | | | | 2.5 | | | | | 5,127,084 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | | 2.4 | | | | | 5,002,213 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 98.0 | | | | | 203,939,144 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 2.0 | | | | | 4,255,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 208,194,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
|
COMMON STOCKS† — 98.0% | |
Capital Markets — 3.7% | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 69,406 | | | $ | 7,779,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consulting Services — 4.2% | | | | | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 76,623 | | | | 8,796,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diagnostics & Research — 5.0% | | | | | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | | | 45,968 | | | | 10,414,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Information Services — 4.5% | | | | | |
Progyny, Inc.* | | | 153,393 | | | | 9,422,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Household & Personal Products — 2.4% | | | | | |
Helen of Troy Ltd.* | | | 22,237 | | | | 5,002,213 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance - Diversified — 5.0% | | | | | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | | | 72,561 | | | | 10,470,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance - Specialty — 4.1% | |
Trupanion, Inc.* | | | 82,932 | | | | 8,492,237 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet Retail — 5.7% | | | | | |
Revolve Group, Inc.* | | | 158,799 | | | | 11,916,277 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Leisure — 4.4% | | | | | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.* | | | 92,249 | | | | 9,070,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Medical Care Facilities — 3.3% | | | | | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.* | | | 68,811 | | | | 6,791,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.5% | | | | | |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A* | | | 94,946 | | | | 5,127,084 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Recreational Vehicles — 7.5% | | | | | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | | | 69,257 | | | | 11,146,914 | |
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A* | | | 63,254 | | | | 4,466,365 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,613,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Restaurants — 5.2% | | | | | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 62,648 | | | | 10,804,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software Application — 24.2% | | | | | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.* | | | 77,825 | | | | 6,557,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
|
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Software Application — (Continued) | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A* | | | 50,783 | | | $ | 6,687,613 | |
BigCommerce Holdings, Inc.* | | | 110,872 | | | | 5,123,395 | |
Duck Creek Technologies, Inc.* | | | 212,890 | | | | 6,706,035 | |
Globant SA* | | | 36,358 | | | | 11,605,110 | |
Olo, Inc., Class A* | | | 281,998 | | | | 7,675,986 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.* | | | 19,678 | | | | 6,004,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,360,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software Infrastructure — 16.3% | | | | | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A* | | | 72,111 | | | | 5,609,515 | |
Blackline, Inc.* | | | 73,615 | | | | 9,339,535 | |
Endava PLC, SP ADR* | | | 82,629 | | | | 13,093,391 | |
Qualys, Inc.* | | | 46,876 | | | | 5,835,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 33,877,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $153,700,394) | | | | 203,939,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.0% (Cost $153,700,394) | | | | 203,939,144 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.0% | | | | 4,255,199 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | $ | 208,194,343 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”). |
| | |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depository Receipt |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | | 26.2 | % | | | $ | 9,780,347 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 12.0 | | | | | 4,446,998 | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | | 9.7 | | | | | 3,625,645 | |
Health Care Technology | | | | 5.3 | | | | | 1,959,328 | |
Entertainment | | | | 4.8 | | | | | 1,782,627 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies | | | | 4.7 | | | | | 1,739,165 | |
Specialty Retail | | | | 4.6 | | | | | 1,696,218 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | | 4.2 | | | | | 1,587,008 | |
Beverages | | | | 4.0 | | | | | 1,476,293 | |
Leisure Products | | | | 3.9 | | | | | 1,469,070 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | | 3.5 | | | | | 1,308,185 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | | 3.5 | | | | | 1,301,662 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | | 2.7 | | | | | 993,704 | |
Professional Services | | | | 2.5 | | | | | 928,585 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | 2.3 | | | | | 858,916 | |
Biotechnology | | | | 2.3 | | | | | 851,285 | |
Capital Markets | | | | 2.3 | | | | | 845,449 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 98.5 | | | | | 36,650,485 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 1.5 | | | | | 563,844 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 37,214,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 98.5% | |
Australia — 13.1% | | | | | |
Cochlear Ltd. | | | 5,990 | | | $ | 1,001,900 | |
Pro Medicus Ltd. | | | 18,316 | | | | 739,663 | |
Technology One Ltd. | | | 167,822 | | | | 1,558,443 | |
Temple & Webster Group Ltd.* | | | 164,720 | | | | 1,587,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,887,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Canada — 9.0% | | | | | |
Altus Group Ltd. | | | 24,818 | | | | 1,301,662 | |
Kinaxis, Inc.* | | | 7,830 | | | | 1,215,244 | |
TMX Group Ltd. | | | 7,809 | | | | 845,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,362,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Denmark — 4.8% | | | | | |
Netcompany Group A/S | | | 15,755 | | | | 1,794,062 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Finland — 4.6% | | | | | |
Musti Group Oyj | | | 43,120 | | | | 1,696,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Germany — 10.0% | | | | | |
CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA | | | 14,593 | | | | 1,219,665 | |
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA* | | | 24,510 | | | | 1,782,627 | |
Scout24 AG | | | 10,318 | | | | 718,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,720,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Italy — 3.5% | | | | | |
Amplifon SpA | | | 25,707 | | | | 1,308,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Japan — 15.6% | | | | | |
Benefit One, Inc. | | | 18,400 | | | | 928,585 | |
Cybozu, Inc. | | | 57,100 | | | | 1,354,746 | |
Kakaku.com, Inc. | | | 53,400 | | | | 1,772,076 | |
Smaregi, Inc.* | | | 54,730 | | | | 1,744,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,800,119 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Korea — 5.0% | | | | | |
Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd. | | | 14,100 | | | | 984,263 | |
Koh Young Technology, Inc. | | | 54,355 | | | | 858,916 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,843,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Sweden — 8.2% | | | | | |
Cellavision AB | | | 16,210 | | | $ | 737,265 | |
Thule Group AB (The) | | | 25,425 | | | | 1,469,070 | |
Vitrolife AB | | | 13,080 | | | | 851,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,057,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom — 19.2% | | | | | |
Auto Trader Group PLC* | | | 136,900 | | | | 1,134,961 | |
Endava PLC, SP ADR* | | | 15,148 | | | | 2,400,352 | |
Fevertree Drinks PLC | | | 47,542 | | | | 1,476,293 | |
GB Group PLC | | | 93,048 | | | | 1,128,877 | |
HomeServe PLC | | | 84,924 | | | | 993,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,134,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Uruguay — 5.5% | | | | | |
Globant SA* | | | 6,412 | | | | 2,046,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $27,767,804)† | | | | 36,650,485 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5% (Cost $27,767,804) | | | | 36,650,485 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.5% | | | | 563,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | $ | 37,214,329 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”). |
| | |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depository Receipt |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Interactive Media & Services | | | | 13.5 | % | | | $ | 3,189,337 | |
Food Products | | | | 11.0 | | | | | 2,644,041 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail | | | | 10.6 | | | | | 2,529,884 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | | 10.6 | | | | | 2,521,288 | |
Specialty Retail | | | | 9.9 | | | | | 2,337,284 | |
Beverages | | | | 7.7 | | | | | 1,822,469 | |
Food & Staples Retailing | | | | 5.6 | | | | | 1,318,579 | |
Entertainment | | | | 5.5 | | | | | 1,283,984 | |
Personal Products | | | | 5.1 | | | | | 1,210,890 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | | 5.0 | | | | | 1,178,502 | |
Software | | | | 4.7 | | | | | 1,120,627 | |
Banks | | | | 2.8 | | | | | 661,995 | |
Automobiles | | | | 2.5 | | | | | 583,620 | |
Household Durables | | | | 1.5 | | | | | 352,655 | |
Health Care Technology | | | | 1.3 | | | | | 304,556 | |
Insurance | | | | 1.2 | | | | | 282,608 | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | | 0.2 | | | | | 57,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 98.7 | | | | | 23,399,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 1.3 | | | | | 300,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 23,700,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 98.7% | |
Argentina — 2.2% | | | | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 347 | | | $ | 513,914 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil — 2.7% | | | | | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | | 154,700 | | | | 641,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cambodia — 5.0% | | | | | |
NagaCorp Ltd. | | | 1,284,000 | | | | 1,178,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
China — 22.6% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 38,200 | | | | 785,493 | |
ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | | 48,000 | | | | 743,699 | |
Autohome, Inc., ADR | | | 8,320 | | | | 327,392 | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 96,274 | | | | 645,439 | |
NetEase, Inc. | | | 27,700 | | | | 537,316 | |
Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co. Ltd.* | | | 63,000 | | | | 304,556 | |
TAL Education Group, ADR* | | | 14,000 | | | | 57,260 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR* | | | 94,996 | | | | 746,668 | |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp. | | | 458,000 | | | | 854,850 | |
Zhejiang Supor Co. Ltd., Class A | | | 42,605 | | | | 352,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,355,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hong Kong — 0.9% | | | | | |
Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. | | | 92,000 | | | | 221,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
India — 20.1% | | | | | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 11,770 | | | | 583,620 | |
Britannia Industries Ltd. | | | 13,280 | | | | 653,295 | |
Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 58,700 | | | | 1,210,890 | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 31,250 | | | | 661,995 | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | | 24,580 | | | | 784,283 | |
United Spirits Ltd.* | | | 69,470 | | | | 881,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,775,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Mexico — 4.0% | | | | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 114,200 | | | | 940,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Netherlands — 3.5% | | | | | |
Prosus NV | | | 9,580 | | | | 843,835 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Russia — 12.1% | | | | | |
Mail.Ru Group Ltd., GDR* | | | 34,180 | | | | 698,744 | |
Yandex NV, Class A* | | | 26,113 | | | | 2,163,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,861,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Singapore — 4.7% | | | | | |
Karooooo Ltd.* | | | 31,836 | | | $ | 1,120,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Africa — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Discovery Ltd.* | | | 30,850 | | | | 282,608 | |
Mr Price Group Ltd. | | | 44,740 | | | | 585,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 868,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Taiwan — 4.5% | | | | | |
momo.com, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 386,642 | |
President Chain Store Corp. | | | 67,000 | | | | 677,171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,063,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Thailand — 1.0% | | | | | |
Home Product Center PCL | | | 533,500 | | | | 235,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Vietnam — 11.7% | | | | | |
Mobile World Investment Corp. | | | 262,500 | | | | 1,516,507 | |
Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC | | | 217,300 | | | | 993,306 | |
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 67,400 | | | | 268,694 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,778,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $24,391,239)† | | | | 23,399,579 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.7% (Cost $24,391,239) | | | | 23,399,579 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.3% | | | | 300,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | $ | 23,700,319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”). |
| | |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
GDR | | Global Depository Receipt |
JSC | | Joint Stock Company |
PCL | | Public Company Limited |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
26
POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Software Application | | | | 37.0 | % | | | $ | 8,791,316 | |
Internet Retail | | | | 7.6 | | | | | 1,797,323 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 6.2 | | | | | 1,470,500 | |
Specialty Retail | | | | 4.6 | | | | | 1,083,113 | |
Diagnostics & Research | | | | 4.0 | | | | | 951,284 | |
Recreational Vehicles | | | | 3.6 | | | | | 865,428 | |
Restaurants | | | | 3.5 | | | | | 838,204 | |
Insurance - Diversified | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 780,663 | |
Building Products & Equipment | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 778,422 | |
Capital Markets | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 778,059 | |
Health Information Services | | | | 3.2 | | | | | 761,241 | |
Specialty Industrial Machinery | | | | 3.1 | | | | | 730,390 | |
Specialty Business Services | | | | 3.0 | | | | | 715,266 | |
Insurance - Specialty | | | | 2.9 | | | | | 677,069 | |
Consulting Services | | | | 2.5 | | | | | 599,600 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | | 2.1 | | | | | 509,889 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | | 2.0 | | | | | 475,994 | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies | | | | 1.9 | | | | | 442,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 97.1 | | | | | 23,046,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 2.9 | | | | | 689,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 23,735,667 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
27
POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS† — 97.1% | |
Aerospace & Defense — 2.1% | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | | 3,658 | | | $ | 509,889 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Building Products & Equipment — 3.3% | | | | | |
Trex Co., Inc.* | | | 7,316 | | | | 778,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Markets — 3.3% | | | | | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 6,942 | | | | 778,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consulting Services — 2.5% | | | | | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 5,223 | | | | 599,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diagnostics & Research — 4.0% | | | | | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | | | 4,199 | | | | 951,284 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Information Services — 3.2% | | | | | |
Progyny, Inc.* | | | 12,392 | | | | 761,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Household & Personal Products — 2.0% | | | | | |
Helen of Troy Ltd.* | | | 2,116 | | | | 475,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology Services — 6.2% | | | | | |
CDW Corp. | | | 4,055 | | | | 756,866 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.* | | | 1,060 | | | | 713,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,470,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance - Diversified — 3.3% | | | | | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | | | 5,410 | | | | 780,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance - Specialty — 2.9% | | | | | |
Trupanion, Inc.* | | | 6,612 | | | | 677,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Internet Retail — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc.* | | | 4,974 | | | | 1,246,932 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Class A* | | | 14,037 | | | | 550,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,797,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Medical Instruments & Supplies — 1.9% | |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A* | | | 8,191 | | | | 442,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Recreational Vehicles — 3.6% | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | | | 5,377 | | | | 865,428 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Restaurants — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 4,860 | | | | 838,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Software Application — 37.0% | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,096 | | | $ | 597,909 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A* | | | 3,725 | | | | 490,545 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 4,458 | | | | 698,524 | |
Duck Creek Technologies, Inc.* | | | 18,574 | | | | 585,081 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 15,130 | | | | 1,134,750 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 1,388 | | | | 552,702 | |
Globant SA* | | | 3,691 | | | | 1,178,130 | |
Olo, Inc., Class A* | | | 21,456 | | | | 584,032 | |
Paycom Software, Inc.* | | | 2,116 | | | | 1,159,251 | |
Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A* | | | 11,702 | | | | 876,597 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,719 | | | | 933,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,791,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Specialty Business Services — 3.0% | | | | | |
Copart, Inc.* | | | 4,606 | | | | 715,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Specialty Industrial Machinery — 3.1% | | | | | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,465 | | | | 730,390 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Specialty Retail — 4.6% | | | | | |
RH* | | | 1,642 | | | | 1,083,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $19,747,038) | | | | | | | 23,046,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.1% (Cost $19,747,038) | | | | | | | 23,046,075 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 2.9% | | | | 689,592 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 23,735,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
† | See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
28
POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Polen |
| | Polen Growth | | Polen Global | | International |
| | Fund | | Growth Fund | | Growth Fund |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | | $ | 13,389,619,187 | | | | $ | 702,323,630 | | | | $ | 486,546,879 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 220,252,412 | | | | | 24,679,199 | | | | | 19,661,769 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $—, $1 and $319, respectively) | | | | — | | | | | 1 | | | | | 316 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | | 31,411,646 | | | | | 2,183,798 | | | | | 1,959,413 | |
Dividends | | | | 5,723,825 | | | | | 652,756 | | | | | 440,908 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 507,204 | | | | | 55,925 | | | | | 43,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | | | 13,647,514,274 | | | | | 729,895,309 | | | | | 508,652,586 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | | 36,525,648 | | | | | 368,155 | | | | | 761,352 | |
Investment adviser | | | | 9,466,455 | | | | | 510,754 | | | | | 350,891 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | | 1,074,120 | | | | | 72,415 | | | | | 56,163 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | | 340,730 | | | | | 31,856 | | | | | 30,522 | |
Custodian fees | | | | 283,935 | | | | | 32,450 | | | | | 36,370 | |
12b-1 distribution fees (Investor Class Shares) | | | | 112,538 | | | | | 9,682 | | | | | 1,064 | |
Audit fees | | | | 27,797 | | | | | 11,145 | | | | | 11,117 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 24,842 | | | | | 4,005 | | | | | 346 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 15,773 | | | | | 1,222 | | | | | 2,005 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 47,871,838 | | | | | 1,041,684 | | | | | 1,249,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 13,599,642,436 | | | | $ | 728,853,625 | | | | $ | 507,402,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | | $ | 2,374,010 | | | | $ | 261,083 | | | | $ | 278,178 | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 7,094,769,413 | | | | | 502,142,582 | | | | | 421,078,784 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | | 6,502,499,013 | | | | | 226,449,960 | | | | | 86,045,794 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 13,599,642,436 | | | | $ | 728,853,625 | | | | $ | 507,402,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 13,073,731,949 | | | | $ | 681,921,025 | | | | $ | 502,312,116 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 227,984,605 | | | | | 24,401,032 | | | | | 27,535,791 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 57.34 | | | | $ | 27.95 | | | | $ | 18.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 525,910,487 | | | | $ | 46,932,600 | | | | $ | 5,090,640 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 9,416,413 | | | | | 1,707,281 | | | | | 282,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 55.85 | | | | $ | 27.49 | | | | $ | 18.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Investments, at cost | | | $ | 7,415,386,935 | | | | $ | 491,796,563 | | | | $ | 375,307,909 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | | $ | 203,939,144 | | | | $ | 36,650,485 | | | | $ | 23,399,579 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 4,228,122 | | | | | 597,432 | | | | | 415,218 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Cost $—, $1 and $18,668, respectively) | | | | — | | | | | 1 | | | | | 18,663 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | | 1,328,174 | | | | | 15,100 | | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest | | | | — | | | | | 14,156 | | | | | 3,921 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 59,492 | | | | | 15,861 | | | | | 17,448 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | | | 209,554,932 | | | | | 37,293,035 | | | | | 23,854,829 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | | 1,106,137 | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Investment adviser | | | | 107,451 | | | | | 17,138 | | | | | 1,667 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | | 60,212 | | | | | 14,655 | | | | | 9,270 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | | 45,906 | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | | 14,418 | | | | | 16,181 | | | | | 18,175 | |
Custodian fees | | | | 11,811 | | | | | 11,418 | | | | | 14,376 | |
Audit fees | | | | 10,492 | | | | | 10,830 | | | | | 10,715 | |
12b-1 distribution fees (Investor Class Shares) | | | | 2,928 | | | | | 180 | | | | | — | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 307 | | | | | 6,403 | | | | | 6,455 | |
Deferred foreign capital gains tax | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 90,722 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 927 | | | | | 1,901 | | | | | 3,130 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 1,360,589 | | | | | 78,706 | | | | | 154,510 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 208,194,343 | | | | $ | 37,214,329 | | | | $ | 23,700,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | | $ | 92,523 | | | | $ | 19,763 | | | | $ | 23,371 | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 150,342,932 | | | | | 27,991,406 | | | | | 25,650,748 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | | 57,758,888 | | | | | 9,203,160 | | | | | (1,973,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 208,194,343 | | | | $ | 37,214,329 | | | | $ | 23,700,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 186,803,906 | | | | $ | 36,337,968 | | | | $ | 23,700,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 8,297,965 | | | | | 1,929,421 | | | | | 2,337,061 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 22.51 | | | | $ | 18.83 | | | | $ | 10.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 14,386,344 | | | | $ | 876,361 | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 643,311 | | | | | 46,847 | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 22.36 | | | | $ | 18.71 | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 7,004,093 | | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 311,019 | | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 22.52 | | | | | N/A | | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* Investments, at cost | | | $ | 153,700,394 | | | | $ | 27,767,804 | | | | $ | 24,391,239 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund |
Assets | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | | $ | 23,046,075 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | 721,523 | |
Receivables: | | | | | |
Investment adviser | | | | 11,401 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | | 17,892 | |
| | | | | |
Total Assets | | | | 23,796,891 | |
| | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | | 20,885 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | | 15,843 | |
Audit fees | | | | 10,613 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 5,959 | |
Custodian fees | | | | 5,957 | |
Accrued expenses | | | | 1,967 | |
| | | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | | 61,224 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 23,735,667 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | | $ | 19,498 | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 20,154,509 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | | 3,561,660 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets | | | $ | 23,735,667 | |
| | | | | |
Institutional Class Shares: | | | | | |
Net assets | | | $ | 23,735,667 | |
| | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | | 1,949,810 | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | | $ | 12.17 | |
| | | | | |
* Investments, at cost | | | $ | 19,747,038 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen Growth Fund | | | Polen Global Growth Fund | | | Polen International Growth Fund | |
Investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 22,841,687 | | | $ | 2,004,736 | | | $ | 2,258,908 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | — | | | | (81,351 | ) | | | (126,289 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 22,841,687 | | | | 1,923,385 | | | | 2,132,619 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 53,001,013 | | | | 2,934,990 | | | | 2,083,504 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 4,061,892 | | | | 221,974 | | | | 188,584 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 635,828 | | | | 64,011 | | | | 45,890 | |
Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2) | | | 602,157 | | | | 57,759 | | | | 6,603 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | 322,047 | | | | 18,195 | | | | 13,431 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 263,938 | | | | 51,796 | | | | 48,853 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 161,749 | | | | 24,256 | | | | 28,285 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 141,347 | | | | 16,826 | | | | 15,335 | |
Legal fees. | | | 140,685 | | | | 9,347 | | | | 7,154 | |
Audit fees | | | 27,797 | | | | 11,145 | | | | 11,117 | |
Other expenses | | | 100,498 | | | | 8,955 | | | | 7,347 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 59,458,951 | | | | 3,419,254 | | | | 2,456,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less: recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses after recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 59,458,951 | | | | 3,419,254 | | | | 2,520,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (36,617,264 | ) | | | (1,495,869 | ) | | | (387,631 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 258,767,583 | | | | 15,381,414 | | | | (19,633,818 | ) |
Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | (33,499 | ) | | | (64,325 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,427,594,387 | | | | 32,729,137 | | | | 21,463,194 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translations | | | — | | | | (7,035 | ) | | | (7,803 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 1,686,361,970 | | | | 48,070,017 | | | | 1,757,248 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 1,649,744,706 | | | $ | 46,574,148 | | | $ | 1,369,617 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Operations (Continued)
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund |
Investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 188,131 | | | | $ | 111,429 | | | | $ | 197,247 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | | — | | | | | (9,803 | ) | | | | (14,848 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | | 188,131 | | | | | 101,626 | | | | | 182,399 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | | 754,865 | | | | | 171,258 | | | | | 123,863 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | | 114,265 | | | | | 34,561 | | | | | 23,217 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | | 28,865 | | | | | 18,759 | | | | | 19,694 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | | 27,695 | | | | | 30,771 | | | | | 33,527 | |
Legal fees | | | | 24,211 | | | | | 3,783 | | | | | 3,311 | |
Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2) | | | | 15,669 | | | | | 973 | | | | | — | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 13,676 | | | | | 8,462 | | | | | 8,280 | |
Audit fees | | | | 10,492 | | | | | 10,830 | | | | | 10,715 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | | 5,101 | | | | | 7,127 | | | | | 9,679 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | | 3,720 | | | | | 884 | | | | | 729 | |
Other expenses | | | | 4,957 | | | | | 3,889 | | | | | 3,548 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | | 1,003,516 | | | | | 291,297 | | | | | 236,563 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | | (159,741 | ) | | | | (76,249 | ) | | | | (81,814 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | | 843,775 | | | | | 215,048 | | | | | 154,749 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | | (655,644 | ) | | | | (113,422 | ) | | | | 27,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments(a) | | | | 4,654,782 | | | | | 620,361 | | | | | (695,207 | ) |
Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions | | | | — | | | | | (757 | ) | | | | (1,543 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments(b) | | | | 16,752,275 | | | | | 2,845,314 | | | | | (812,432 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on foreign currency translations | | | | — | | | | | 1,269 | | | | | (225 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 21,407,057 | | | | | 3,466,187 | | | | | (1,509,407 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 20,751,413 | | | | $ | 3,352,765 | | | | $ | (1,481,757 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Net realized gain (loss) on investments for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund was net of foreign capital gains tax withheld of $13,631. |
(b) | Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund was net of a increase in deferred foreign capital gains tax of $90,722. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Operations (Concluded)
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund |
Investment income | | | | | |
Dividends | | | $ | 18,150 | |
| | | | | |
Total investment income | | | | 18,150 | |
| | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | | 91,256 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | | 33,654 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | | 23,354 | |
Legal fees | | | | 16,267 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | | 14,404 | |
Audit fees | | | | 10,613 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | | 9,678 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | | 8,421 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | | 418 | |
Other expenses | | | | 2,886 | |
| | | | | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | | 210,951 | |
| | | | | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | | (115,102 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | | 95,849 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | | (77,699 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | | 340,322 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | | 2,707,148 | |
| | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 3,047,470 | |
| | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | $ | 2,969,771 | |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | |
| | Polen Growth Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (36,617,264 | ) | | $ | (45,129,334 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments | | | 258,767,583 | | | | 430,113,168 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,427,594,387 | | | | 2,894,055,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,649,744,706 | | | | 3,279,039,499 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | — | | | | (114,004,945 | ) |
Investor Class | | | — | | | | (6,142,838 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (120,147,783 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | 831,504,763 | | | | 1,792,540,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 2,481,249,469 | | | | 4,951,431,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 11,118,392,967 | | | | 6,166,961,047 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 13,599,642,436 | | | $ | 11,118,392,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen Global Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss. | | | $ | (1,495,869 | ) | | | $ | (1,756,384 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | 15,347,915 | | | | | 6,062,910 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | | 32,722,102 | | | | | 151,097,156 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 46,574,148 | | | | | 155,403,682 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 49,943,519 | | | | | 204,006,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 96,517,667 | | | | | 359,410,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 632,335,958 | | | | | 272,925,472 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 728,853,625 | | | | $ | 632,335,958 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen International Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (387,631 | ) | | | $ | (340,754 | ) |
Net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | (19,698,143 | ) | | | | (2,698,518 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | | 21,455,391 | | | | | 85,270,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 1,369,617 | | | | | 82,231,390 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 39,579,986 | | | | | 185,710,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 40,949,603 | | | | | 267,941,845 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 466,453,153 | | | | | 198,511,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 507,402,756 | | | | $ | 466,453,153 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (655,644 | ) | | | $ | (870,482 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | 4,654,782 | | | | | 6,206,070 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | | 16,752,275 | | | | | 32,388,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 20,751,413 | | | | | 37,724,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | — | | | | | (92,178 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | — | | | | | (8,713 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (100,891 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 57,689,570 | | | | | 58,807,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 78,440,983 | | | | | 96,430,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 129,753,360 | | | | | 33,322,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 208,194,343 | | | | $ | 129,753,360 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)
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| | Polen International Small Company Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (113,422 | ) | | | $ | (103,268 | ) |
Net realized gains/(losses) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | 619,604 | | | | | (123,738 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | | 2,846,583 | | | | | 5,842,302 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 3,352,765 | | | | | 5,615,296 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | — | | | | | (2,452 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | — | | | | | (151 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (2,603 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 3,208,379 | | | | | 16,960,637 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 6,561,144 | | | | | 22,573,330 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 30,653,185 | | | | | 8,079,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 37,214,329 | | | | $ | 30,653,185 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)
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| | Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Period October 16, 2020* to April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | $ | 27,650 | | | | $ | (52,831 | ) |
Net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | (696,750 | ) | | | | (179,894 | ) |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | | (812,657 | ) | | | | (269,916 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | | | (1,481,757 | ) | | | | (502,641 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | (798,526 | ) | | | | 26,483,243 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | | (2,280,283 | ) | | | | 25,980,602 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 25,980,602 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 23,700,319 | | | | $ | 25,980,602 | |
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* | The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund commenced operations on October 16, 2020. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Period April 01, 2021* to April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (77,699 | ) | | | $ | (9,211 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | 340,322 | | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | | 2,707,148 | | | | | 591,889 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 2,969,771 | | | | | 582,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 9,183,218 | | | | | 11,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 12,152,989 | | | | | 11,582,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 11,582,678 | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | $ | 23,735,667 | | | | $ | 11,582,678 | |
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* | The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 50.14 | | | | $ | 34.57 | | | | $ | 31.20 | | | | $ | 25.34 | | | | $ | 21.85 | | | | $ | 18.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 7.36 | | | | | 16.37 | | | | | 3.50 | | | | | 6.62 | | | | | 3.95 | | | | | 2.97 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 7.20 | | | | | 16.15 | | | | | 3.37 | | | | | 6.57 | | | | | 3.89 | | | | | 2.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(2) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) |
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Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 57.34 | | | | $ | 50.14 | | | | $ | 34.57 | | | | $ | 31.20 | | | | $ | 25.34 | | | | $ | 21.85 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 14.36 | % | | | | 46.91 | % | | | | 10.80 | % | | | | 26.44 | % | | | | 17.90 | % | | | | 15.50 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 13,073,732 | | | | $ | 10,700,658 | | | | $ | 5,771,940 | | | | $ | 3,381,068 | | | | $ | 1,839,280 | | | | $ | 1,363,731 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.94 | %(4) | | | | 0.97 | % | | | | 0.98 | % | | | | 1.00 | % | | | | 1.00 | % | | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any | | | | 0.94 | %(4) | | | | 0.97 | % | | | | 0.98 | %(5) | | | | 1.00 | %(5) | | | | 0.98 | %(5) | | | | 1.12 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.58 | )%(4) | | | | (0.50 | )% | | | | (0.40 | )% | | | | (0.18 | )% | | | | (0.24 | )% | | | | (0.18 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 7 | %(6) | | | | 19 | % | | | | 23 | % | | | | 19 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 14 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Investor Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 48.90 | | | | $ | 33.81 | | | | $ | 30.59 | | | | $ | 24.92 | | | | $ | 21.55 | | | | $ | 18.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 7.17 | | | | | 15.98 | | | | | 3.43 | | | | | 6.50 | | | | | 3.88 | | | | | 2.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 6.95 | | | | | 15.67 | | | | | 3.22 | | | | | 6.38 | | | | | 3.77 | | | | | 2.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.71 | ) | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 55.85 | | | | $ | 48.90 | | | | $ | 33.81 | | | | $ | 30.59 | | | | $ | 24.92 | | | | $ | 21.55 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 14.21 | % | | | | 46.54 | % | | | | 10.53 | % | | | | 26.12 | % | | | | 17.59 | % | | | | 15.24 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 525,910 | | | | $ | 417,735 | | | | $ | 395,021 | | | | $ | 286,383 | | | | $ | 67,130 | | | | $ | 107,358 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.19 | %(4) | | | | 1.21 | % | | | | 1.23 | % | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any . | | | | 1.19 | %(4) | | | | 1.21 | % | | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | | 1.26 | %(5) | | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | | 1.38 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.83 | )%(4) | | | | (0.74 | )% | | | | (0.64 | )% | | | | (0.43 | )% | | | | (0.49 | )% | | | | (0.43 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 7 | %(6) | | | | 19 | % | | | | 23 | % | | | | 19 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 14 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 26.07 | | | | $ | 18.47 | | | | $ | 17.35 | | | | $ | 14.74 | | | | $ | 12.29 | | | | $ | 10.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.94 | | | | | 7.68 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | 2.90 | | | | | 2.48 | | | | | 1.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 1.88 | | | | | 7.60 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 2.88 | | | | | 2.45 | | | | | 1.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 27.95 | | | | $ | 26.07 | | | | $ | 18.47 | | | | $ | 17.35 | | | | $ | 14.74 | | | | $ | 12.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return(3) | | | | 7.21 | % | | | | 41.15 | % | | | | 6.50 | % | | | | 19.91 | % | | | | 19.94 | % | | | | 15.24 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 681,921 | | | | $ | 587,255 | | | | $ | 255,374 | | | | $ | 68,617 | | | | $ | 30,702 | | | | $ | 18,618 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.97 | %(4) | | | | 1.06 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 0.97 | %(4) | | | | 1.01 | % | | | | 1.12 | % | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 2.40 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.42 | )%(4) | | | | (0.35 | )% | | | | (0.20 | )% | | | | (0.13 | )% | | | | (0.18 | )% | | | | (0.18 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 21 | %(6) | | | | 12 | % | | | | 18 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 14 | % | | | | 12 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Investor Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 25.68 | | | | $ | 18.24 | | | | $ | 17.17 | | | | $ | 14.62 | | | | $ | 12.23 | | | | $ | 10.64 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.90 | | | | | 7.57 | | | | | 1.15 | | | | | 2.88 | | | | | 2.45 | | | | | 1.65 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.81 | | | | | 7.44 | | | | | 1.07 | | | | | 2.82 | | | | | 2.39 | | | | | 1.60 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 27.49 | | | | $ | 25.68 | | | | $ | 18.24 | | | | $ | 17.17 | | | | $ | 14.62 | | | | $ | 12.23 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 7.05 | % | | | | 40.79 | % | | | | 6.28 | % | | | | 19.66 | % | | | | 19.54 | % | | | | 15.00 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 46,933 | | | | $ | 45,081 | | | | $ | 17,552 | | | | $ | 11,129 | | | | $ | 5,094 | | | | $ | 996 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.22 | %(4) | | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.22 | %(4) | | | | 1.26 | % | | | | 1.37 | % | | | | 1.56 | % | | | | 1.71 | % | | | | 2.61 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.66 | )%(4) | | | | (0.60 | )% | | | | (0.45 | )% | | | | (0.38 | )% | | | | (0.43 | )% | | | | (0.43 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 21 | %(6) | | | | 12 | % | | | | 18 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 14 | % | | | | 12 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2017* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 18.20 | | | | $ | 13.93 | | | | $ | 14.35 | | | | $ | 13.24 | | | | $ | 11.57 | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 0.03 | | | | | 0.03 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 4.29 | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.70 | | | | | 1.52 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.04 | | | | | 4.27 | | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | | 1.13 | | | | | 1.76 | | | | | 1.57 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | — | |
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Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 18.24 | | | | $ | 18.20 | | | | $ | 13.93 | | | | $ | 14.35 | | | | $ | 13.24 | | | | $ | 11.57 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 0.22 | % | | | | 30.65 | % | | | | (2.92 | )% | | | | 8.50 | % | | | | 15.18 | % | | | | 15.70 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 502,312 | | | | $ | 461,059 | | | | $ | 196,960 | | | | $ | 68,857 | | | | $ | 10,982 | | | | $ | 2,648 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.02 | %(4) | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.00 | %(4) | | | | 1.03 | % | | | | 1.17 | % | | | | 1.40 | % | | | | 3.45 | % | | | | 9.84 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.16 | )%(4) | | | | (0.09 | )% | | | | 0.18 | % | | | | 0.22 | % | | | | 0.48 | % | | | | 1.32 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 13 | %(6) | | | | 33 | % | | | | 11 | % | | | | 12 | % | | | | 6 | % | | | | — | % |
* | Commenced operations on December 30, 2016. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Investor Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2017* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 18.04 | | | | $ | 13.84 | | | | $ | 14.29 | | | | $ | 13.21 | | | | $ | 11.56 | | | | $ | 10.91 | |
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Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | | 0.03 | | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 4.26 | | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | | 1.09 | | | | | 1.69 | | | | | 0.61 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 4.20 | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | 1.09 | | | | | 1.72 | | | | | 0.65 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 18.05 | | | | $ | 18.04 | | | | $ | 13.84 | | | | $ | 14.29 | | | | $ | 13.21 | | | | $ | 11.56 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 0.06 | % | | | | 30.35 | % | | | | (3.15 | )% | | | | 8.25 | % | | | | 14.91 | % | | | | 5.96 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 5,091 | | | | $ | 5,394 | | | | $ | 1,551 | | | | $ | 1,321 | | | | $ | 247 | | | | $ | 14 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.27 | %(4) | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | % | | | | 1.35 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.25 | %(4) | | | | 1.29 | % | | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.64 | % | | | | 3.50 | % | | | | 9.47 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.40 | )%(4) | | | | (0.34 | )% | | | | (0.07 | )% | | | | (0.03 | )% | | | | 0.23 | % | | | | 2.63 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 13 | %(6) | | | | 33 | % | | | | 11 | % | | | | 12 | % | | | | 6 | % | | | | — | % |
* | Commenced operations on March 15, 2017. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2018* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 19.69 | | | | $ | 11.17 | | | | $ | 12.43 | | | | $ | 10.21 | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 2.91 | | | | | 8.72 | | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | 2.34 | | | | | 0.26 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 2.82 | | | | | 8.54 | | | | | (1.20 | ) | | | | 2.24 | | | | | 0.21 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 22.51 | | | | $ | 19.69 | | | | $ | 11.17 | | | | $ | 12.43 | | | | $ | 10.21 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 14.32 | % | | | | 76.49 | % | | | | (9.70 | )% | | | | 21.94 | % | | | | 2.10 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 186,804 | | | | $ | 118,390 | | | | $ | 32,051 | | | | $ | 7,940 | | | | $ | 3,334 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.10 | %(4) | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.31 | %(4) | | | | 1.34 | % | | | | 2.16 | % | | | | 3.38 | % | | | | 7.51 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.85 | )%(4) | | | | (1.06 | )% | | | | (0.92 | )% | | | | (0.87 | )% | | | | (0.95 | )%(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 19 | %(6) | | | | 40 | % | | | | 68 | % | | | | 35 | % | | | | 8 | %(6) |
* | Commenced operations on November 1, 2017. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Investor Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2019* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 19.59 | | | | $ | 11.14 | | | | $ | 12.42 | | | | $ | 11.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 2.89 | | | | | 8.69 | | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | 0.91 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 2.77 | | | | | 8.47 | | | | | (1.22 | ) | | | | 0.88 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 22.36 | | | | $ | 19.59 | | | | $ | 11.14 | | | | $ | 12.42 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 14.14 | % | | | | 76.07 | % | | | | (9.87 | )% | | | | 7.63 | % |
| | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 14,386 | | | | $ | 11,364 | | | | $ | 1,272 | | | | $ | 13 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.35 | %(4) | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.55 | %(4) | | | | 1.58 | % | | | | 2.34 | % | | | | 2.98 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (1.10 | )%(4) | | | | (1.31 | )% | | | | (1.18 | )% | | | | (1.12 | )%(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 19 | %(6) | | | | 40 | % | | | | 68 | % | | | | 35 | %(7) |
* | Commenced operations on February 8, 2019. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
(7) | Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2019. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class Y shares |
| | For the Period Ended October 31, 2021* (Unaudited) |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 19.24 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 3.34 | |
| | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 3.28 | |
| | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 22.52 | |
| | | | | |
Total investment return(2) | | | | 17.05 | % |
| |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 7,004 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.00 | %(3) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4) | | | | 1.26 | %(3) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.70 | )%(3) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 19 | %(5) |
* | Commenced operations on June 1, 2021. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(4) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2019* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 17.02 | | | | $ | 12.02 | | | | $ | 11.93 | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
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Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.87 | | | | | 5.08 | | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 1.93 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.81 | | | | | 5.00 | | | | | 0.19 | | | | | 1.93 | |
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Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 18.83 | | | | $ | 17.02 | | | | $ | 12.02 | | | | $ | 11.93 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 10.63 | % | | | | 41.61 | % | | | | 1.48 | % | | | | 19.30 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 36,338 | | | | $ | 29,799 | | | | $ | 7,908 | | | | $ | 3,357 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.25 | %(4) | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.25 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.70 | %(4) | | | | 2.00 | % | | | | 3.95 | % | | | | 7.51 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.66 | )%(4) | | | | (0.50 | )% | | | | (0.21 | )% | | | | 0.01 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 18 | %(6) | | | | 32 | % | | | | 25 | % | | | | 9 | %(6) |
* | Commenced operations on December 31, 2018. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Investor Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2019* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 16.93 | | | | $ | 11.98 | | | | $ | 11.92 | | | | $ | 10.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.86 | | | | | 5.06 | | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 1.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 1.78 | | | | | 4.95 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 1.11 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 18.71 | | | | $ | 16.93 | | | | $ | 11.98 | | | | $ | 11.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return(3) | | | | 10.51 | % | | | | 41.33 | % | | | | 1.23 | % | | | | 10.27 | % |
| | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 876 | | | | $ | 854 | | | | $ | 172 | | | | $ | 37 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.50 | %(4) | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.50 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5) | | | | 1.95 | %(4) | | | | 2.24 | % | | | | 4.26 | % | | | | 7.17 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.91 | )%(4) | | | | (0.75 | )% | | | | (0.46 | )% | | | | 0.36 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 18 | %(6) | | | | 32 | % | | | | 25 | % | | | | 9 | %(6)(7) |
* | Commenced operations on February 8, 2019. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
(7) | Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the period December 31, 2018 to April 30, 2019. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2021* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 10.78 | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | 0.01 | | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | | 0.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | | 0.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 10.14 | | | | $ | 10.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return(2) | | | | (5.94 | )% | | | | 7.80 | % |
| | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 23,700 | | | | $ | 25,981 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.25 | %(3) | | | | 1.25 | %(3) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4) | | | | 1.91 | %(3) | | | | 2.51 | %(3) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | | 0.22 | %(3) | | | | (0.65 | )%(3) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 14 | %(5) | | | | 16 | %(5) |
* | Commenced operations on October 16, 2020. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(4) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2021* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 10.61 | | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.61 | | | | | 0.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | 1.56 | | | | | 0.61 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 12.17 | | | | $ | 10.61 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment return(2) | | | | 14.70 | % | | | | 6.10 | % |
| | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 23,736 | | | | $ | 11,583 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.05 | %(3) | | | | 1.05 | %(3) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4) | | | | 2.31 | %(3) | | | | 4.58 | %(3) |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.85 | )%(3) | | | | (1.05 | )%(3) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 15 | %(5) | | | | — | % |
* | Commenced operations on April 1, 2021. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(4) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 15, 2010, December 30, 2014, December 30, 2016, November 1, 2017, December 31, 2018, October 16, 2020 and April 1, 2021, respectively. The Funds are separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. Two separate classes of shares, Investor Class and Institutional Class, are offered for the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund. The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund offers three separate classes of shares, Investor Class, Institutional Class and Class Y. As of October 31, 2021, Investor Class shares had not been issued on the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation – The Funds’ net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees"). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
The Funds have a fundamental policy with respect to industry concentration that it will not invest 25% or more of the value of the Funds’ assets in securities of issuers in any one industry. Since its inception the Funds have utilized the Bloomberg Industry Classification System (“BICS”) at the sub-industry level for defining industries for purposes of monitoring compliance with its industry concentration policy. However, at times, the Fund may utilize other industry classification systems such as MGECS or GICS, as applicable, for purposes other than compliance monitoring.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| | |
• Level 1 — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
| |
• Level 2 — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
| |
• Level 3 — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
Significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that each Fund calculates its NAV (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. As a result, each Fund fair values foreign securities using an independent pricing service which considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, exchange traded funds and certain indexes as well as prices for similar securities. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.
Securities listed on a non-U.S. exchange are generally fair valued daily by an independent fair value pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees and categorized as Level 2 investments within the hierarchy. The fair valuations for these securities may not be the same as quoted or published prices of the securities on their primary markets. Securities for which daily fair value prices from the independent fair value pricing service are not available are generally valued at the last quoted sale price at the close of an exchange on which the security is traded and categorized as Level 1 investments within the hierarchy. Values of foreign securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of said currencies against the U.S. dollar, as of valuation time, as provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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Funds | | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Price | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Polen Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities* | | $ | 13,389,619,187 | | | $ | 13,389,619,187 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Polen Global Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | 16,191,085 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,191,085 | | | $ | — | |
France | | | 18,179,077 | | | | — | | | | 18,179,077 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 78,704,535 | | | | — | | | | 78,704,535 | | | | — | |
Ireland | | | 80,093,812 | | | | 80,093,812 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 23,855,554 | | | | — | | | | 23,855,554 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 485,299,567 | | | | 485,299,567 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 702,323,630 | | | $ | 565,393,379 | | | $ | 136,930,251 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 6,036,637 | | | $ | 6,036,637 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Australia | | | 16,242,965 | | | | — | | | | 16,242,965 | | | | — | |
Canada | | | 5,982,792 | | | | 5,982,792 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China | | | 37,916,574 | | | | 17,324,473 | | | | 20,592,101 | | | | — | |
France | | | 35,181,390 | | | | — | | | | 35,181,390 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 79,637,256 | | | | — | | | | 79,637,256 | | | | — | |
Ireland | | | 130,685,328 | | | | 108,990,063 | | | | 21,695,265 | | | | — | |
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Funds | | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Price | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Mexico | | $ | 5,474,973 | | | $ | 5,474,973 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Netherlands | | | 19,891,669 | | | | — | | | | 19,891,669 | | | | — | |
Spain | | | 12,211,014 | | | | — | | | | 12,211,014 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | 27,006,552 | | | | — | | | | 27,006,552 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 27,812,377 | | | | — | | | | 27,812,377 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 41,360,831 | | | | — | | | | 41,360,831 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 41,106,521 | | | | 41,106,521 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 486,546,879 | | | $ | 184,915,459 | | | $ | 301,631,420 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities* | | $ | 203,939,144 | | | $ | 203,939,144 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | 4,887,014 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,887,014 | | | $ | — | |
Canada | | | 3,362,355 | | | | 3,362,355 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | 1,794,062 | | | | — | | | | 1,794,062 | | | | — | |
Finland | | | 1,696,218 | | | | — | | | | 1,696,218 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 3,720,900 | | | | 1,219,665 | | | | 2,501,235 | | | | — | |
Italy | | | 1,308,185 | | | | — | | | | 1,308,185 | | | | — | |
Japan | | | 5,800,119 | | | | — | | | | 5,800,119 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 1,843,179 | | | | — | | | | 1,843,179 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | 3,057,620 | | | | 737,265 | | | | 2,320,355 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 7,134,187 | | | | 5,999,226 | | | | 1,134,961 | | | | — | |
Uruguay | | | 2,046,646 | | | | 2,046,646 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 36,650,485 | | | $ | 13,365,157 | | | $ | 23,285,328 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 513,914 | | | $ | 513,914 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Brazil | | | 641,408 | | | | 641,408 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cambodia | | | 1,178,502 | | | | — | | | | 1,178,502 | | | | — | |
China | | | 5,355,328 | | | | 1,131,320 | | | | 4,224,008 | | | | — | |
Hong Kong | | | 221,763 | | | | — | | | | 221,763 | | | | — | |
India | | | 4,775,961 | | | | — | | | | 4,775,961 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | 940,591 | | | | 940,591 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | 843,835 | | | | — | | | | 843,835 | | | | — | |
Russia | | | 2,861,945 | | | | 2,163,201 | | | | 698,744 | | | | — | |
Singapore | | | 1,120,627 | | | | 1,120,627 | | | | — | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | 868,285 | | | | 868,285 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 1,063,813 | | | | — | | | | 1,063,813 | | | | — | |
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Funds | | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Price | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Thailand | | $ | 235,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 235,100 | | | $ | — | |
Vietnam | | | 2,778,507 | | | | 1,262,000 | | | | 1,516,507 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Assets | | $ | 23,399,579 | | | $ | 8,641,346 | | | $ | 14,758,233 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities* | | $ | 23,046,075 | | | $ | 23,046,075 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class of each Fund based upon the relative daily net assets of each class of each Fund. The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on unrealized and realized gains on certain foreign investments. The Funds will accrue such taxes and reclaims, as applicable, based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the market in which the Fund invests. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each Fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular Fund in the Trust are charged
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
directly to that Fund. The Funds’ investment income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.
Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date. The Funds do not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statements of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statements of Operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Funds maintain deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid to shareholders and are recorded on ex-date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Funds’ intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Funds.
Currency Risk — Each Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which each Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect each Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for each Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, each Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of each Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of each Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.
Foreign Securities Market Risk — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Emerging Markets Risk — The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund invests in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund and Polen International Growth Fund, and 1.00% of average daily net assets of the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Funds to the extent necessary to ensure that the Funds’ total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed (on an annual basis) 1.00% of the Polen Growth Fund’s and Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Class Y shares, 1.10% of the Polen Global Growth Fund’s, Polen International Growth Fund’s and Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional and Investor Class shares, 1.25% of the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s and Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s and 1.05% of the Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitations”). The Expense Limitations will remain in place until August 31, 2022 with respect to the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund and Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, October 31, 2022 with respect to the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and April 30, 2023 with respect to the Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund, unless the Board of Trustees approves their earlier termination. Prior to May 1, 2021, the Expense Limitation was 1.25% of the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional and Investor Class shares. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for such Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from a Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. As of October 31, 2021, Investor Class shares had not been issued on the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the amount of advisory fees earned and waived/reimbursed was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Advisory Fee | | Recoupments, Waivers and/or Reimbursements | | Net Advisory Fee/ (Reimbursement) |
Polen Growth Fund | | | $ | 53,001,013 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 53,001,013 | |
Polen Global Growth Fund | | | | 2,934,990 | | | | | — | | | | | 2,934,990 | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | | 2,083,504 | | | | | 64,147 | | | | | 2,147,651 | |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | | 754,865 | | | | | (159,741 | ) | | | | 595,124 | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | | 171,258 | | | | | (76,249 | ) | | | | 95,009 | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | | 123,863 | | | | | (81,814 | ) | | | | 42,049 | |
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | | 91,256 | | | | | (115,102 | ) | | | | (23,846 | ) |
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiration |
| | 04/30/2022 | | 04/30/2023 | | 04/30/2024 | | 10/31/2024 | | Total |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | $62,044 | | | $ | 135,219 | | | | $ | 71,444 | | | | $ | 159,741 | | | | $ | 428,448 | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | 52,240 | | | | 165,417 | | | | | 152,131 | | | | | 76,249 | | | | | 446,037 | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | — | | | | — | | | | | 101,833 | | | | | 81,814 | | | | | 183,647 | |
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | — | | | | — | | | | | 30,946 | | | | | 115,102 | | | | | 146,048 | |
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statements of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for the Investor Class shares of the Funds in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Investor Class shares plan, the Funds compensate the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Funds’ Investor Class shares.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Polen Growth Fund | | $ | 1,695,211,387 | | | $ | 890,023,577 | |
Polen Global Growth Fund | | | 178,424,197 | | | | 140,445,315 | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | 91,239,175 | | | | 62,726,890 | |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | 83,897,993 | | | | 27,847,824 | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | 9,362,725 | | | | 5,811,766 | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | 3,376,597 | | | | 3,300,784 | |
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | 11,502,885 | | | | 2,688,159 | |
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year/period ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
| | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount |
Polen Growth Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 32,072,342 | | | | $ | 1,722,912,873 | | | | | 88,704,068 | | | | $ | 3,762,003,005 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 2,244,198 | | | | | 100,225,877 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 155,310 | |
Redemptions | | | | (17,487,343 | ) | | | | (939,008,734 | ) | | | | (44,496,329 | ) | | | | (1,929,916,052 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 14,584,999 | | | | $ | 783,904,139 | | | | | 46,451,937 | | | | $ | 1,932,468,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 2,752,552 | | | | $ | 147,181,202 | | | | | 4,151,244 | | | | $ | 167,863,596 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 132,852 | | | | | 5,792,356 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 10,148 | |
Redemptions | | | | (1,878,255 | ) | | | | (99,580,578 | ) | | | | (7,424,382 | ) | | | | (313,594,036 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | | 874,297 | | | | $ | 47,600,624 | | | | | (3,140,286 | ) | | | $ | (139,927,936 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total net increase | | | | 15,459,296 | | | | $ | 831,504,763 | | | | | 43,311,651 | | | | $ | 1,792,540,204 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Polen Global Growth Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 4,243,714 | | | | $ | 114,481,736 | | | | | 13,639,436 | | | | $ | 298,241,514 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 13,263 | |
Redemptions | | | | (2,365,254 | ) | | | | (63,351,014 | ) | | | | (4,941,724 | ) | | | | (111,950,892 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 1,878,460 | | | | $ | 51,130,722 | | | | | 8,697,712 | | | | $ | 186,303,885 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
| | | | |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 200,885 | | | | $ | 5,296,602 | | | | | 1,268,931 | | | | $ | 28,421,325 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 815 | |
Redemptions | | | | (249,073 | ) | | | | (6,483,805 | ) | | | | (475,865 | ) | | | | (10,719,221 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | | (48,188 | ) | | | $ | (1,187,203 | ) | | | | 793,066 | | | | $ | 17,702,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total net increase | | | | 1,830,272 | | | | $ | 49,943,519 | | | | | 9,490,778 | | | | $ | 204,006,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Polen International Growth Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 5,617,749 | | | | $ | 101,236,824 | | | | | 17,609,597 | | | | $ | 290,982,649 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 8,153 | |
Redemptions | | | | (3,408,845 | ) | | | | (61,359,604 | ) | | | | (6,421,103 | ) | | | | (108,305,651 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 2,208,904 | | | | $ | 39,877,220 | | | | | 11,188,494 | | | | $ | 182,685,151 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 33,214 | | | | $ | 592,107 | | | | | 440,759 | | | | $ | 7,391,223 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 63 | |
Redemptions | | | | (50,282 | ) | | | | (889,341 | ) | | | | (253,810 | ) | | | | (4,365,982 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | | (17,068 | ) | | | $ | (297,234 | ) | | | | 186,949 | | | | $ | 3,025,304 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total net increase | | | | 2,191,836 | | | | $ | 39,579,986 | | | | | 11,375,443 | | | | $ | 185,710,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 3,177,028 | | | | $ | 68,266,706 | | | | | 4,094,430 | | | | $ | 66,907,632 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 5,592 | | | | | 91,651 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 218 | |
Redemptions | | | | (891,179 | ) | | | | (18,499,540 | ) | | | | (957,388 | ) | | | | (15,372,223 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 2,285,849 | | | | $ | 49,767,166 | | | | | 3,142,634 | | | | $ | 51,627,278 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 112,144 | | | | $ | 2,360,360 | | | | | 577,228 | | | | $ | 9,035,724 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 534 | | | | | 8,713 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 15 | |
Redemptions | | | | (49,022 | ) | | | | (986,213 | ) | | | | (111,755 | ) | | | | (1,864,161 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 63,122 | | | | $ | 1,374,147 | | | | | 466,007 | | | | $ | 7,180,291 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount |
| | | | |
Class Y** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 344,420 | | | | $ | 7,245,403 | | | | | — | | | | $ | — | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemptions | | | | (33,401 | ) | | | | (697,146 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 311,019 | | | | $ | 6,548,257 | | | | | — | | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total net increase | | | | 2,659,990 | | | | $ | 57,689,570 | | | | | 3,608,641 | | | | $ | 58,807,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 306,038 | | | | $ | 5,561,784 | | | | | 1,109,961 | | | | $ | 16,792,761 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 155 | | | | | 2,436 | |
Redemptions | | | | (127,437 | ) | | | | (2,307,341 | ) | | | | (17,385 | ) | | | | (278,012 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | | 178,601 | | | | $ | 3,254,443 | | | | | 1,092,731 | | | | $ | 16,517,185 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 11,738 | | | | $ | 209,974 | | | | | 120,169 | | | | $ | 1,739,220 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 10 | | | | | 151 | |
Redemptions | | | | (15,340 | ) | | | | (256,038 | ) | | | | (84,113 | ) | | | | (1,295,919 | ) |
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Net increase/(decrease) | | | | (3,602 | ) | | | $ | (46,064 | ) | | | | 36,066 | | | | $ | 443,452 | |
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Total net increase | | | | 174,999 | | | | $ | 3,208,379 | | | | | 1,128,797 | | | | $ | 16,960,637 | |
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Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund***: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 24,850 | | | | $ | 264,105 | | | | | 2,421,719 | | | | $ | 26,600,539 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemptions | | | | (98,967 | ) | | | | (1,062,631 | ) | | | | (10,541 | ) | | | | (117,296 | ) |
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Net increase/(decrease) | | | | (74,117 | ) | | | $ | (798,526 | ) | | | | 2,411,178 | | | | $ | 26,483,243 | |
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Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund****: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 862,024 | | | | $ | 9,232,201 | | | | | 1,091,996 | | | | $ | 11,000,000 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemptions | | | | (4,210 | ) | | | | (48,983 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Net increase | | | | 857,814 | | | | $ | 9,183,218 | | | | | 1,091,996 | | | | $ | 11,000,000 | |
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* | Effective September 1, 2020, the Funds’ redemption fee was eliminated. Prior to September 1, 2020, there was a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within the first 60 days of their acquisition. The redemption fees are retained by the Funds for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital. |
** | The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Class Y commenced operations on June 1, 2021. |
*** | The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations on October 16, 2020. |
**** | The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations on April 1, 2021. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
5. Federal Tax Information
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund , Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund were $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0 and $0 of ordinary income dividends and $120,147,783, $0, $0, $100,891, $2,603, $0 and $0 of long-term capital gains, respectively. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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| | | | | Undistributed | | | Undistributed | | | Unrealized | | | Qualified | |
| | Capital Loss | | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Appreciation/ | | | Late-Year | |
| | Carryforward | | | Income | | | Gain | | | (Depreciation) | | | Losses | |
Polen Growth Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,750,955 | | | $ | 260,586,759 | | | $ | 4,528,416,593 | | | $ | — | |
Polen Global Growth Fund | | | — | | | | 2,562,180 | | | | 1,668,964 | | | | 175,644,668 | | | | — | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | (2,498,860 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 87,408,782 | | | | (233,745 | ) |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | — | | | | 2,052,861 | | | | 1,794,504 | | | | 33,160,110 | | | | — | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,954,366 | | | | (103,971 | ) |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (272,252 | ) | | | (219,791 | ) |
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 591,889 | | | | — | |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
As of the October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by each Fund were as follows:
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| | | | | | | | | | | Net Unrealized | |
| | Federal | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Appreciation/ | |
| | Tax Cost* | | | Appreciation | | | (Depreciation) | | | (Depreciation) | |
Polen Growth Fund | | $ | 7,415,386,935 | | | $ | 5,974,232,252 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,974,232,252 | |
Polen Global Growth Fund | | | 491,796,563 | | | | 210,543,398 | | | | (16,331 | ) | | | 210,527,067 | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | 375,307,909 | | | | 114,237,176 | | | | (2,998,206 | ) | | | 111,238,970 | |
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund | | | 153,700,394 | | | | 55,630,477 | | | | (5,391,727 | ) | | | 50,238,750 | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | 27,767,804 | | | | 9,693,949 | | | | (811,268 | ) | | | 8,882,681 | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | 24,391,239 | | | | 2,261,079 | | | | (3,252,739 | ) | | | (991,660 | ) |
Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund | | | 19,747,038 | | | | 3,893,497 | | | | (594,460 | ) | | | 3,299,037 | |
* | Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report. | |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For
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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
the year ended April 30, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Funds deferred to May 1, 2021 the following losses:
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| | Late-Year Ordinary Losses Deferral | | Short-Term Capital Loss Deferral | | Long-Term Capital Loss Deferral |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | $ | 233,745 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | |
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund | | | | 103,971 | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund | | | | 80,015 | | | | | 139,776 | | | | | — | |
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Funds’ capital loss carryforward, which were comprised of both short-term losses and long-term losses, and had an unlimited period of capital loss carryover were as follows:
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| | Capital Loss Carryforward | |
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | |
Polen International Growth Fund | | | $2,137,270 | | | | $361,590 | |
6. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6024 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement
At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Polen Capital Management, LLC (“Polen” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “Polen Agreement”) on behalf of the Polen Growth Fund, the Polen Global Growth Fund, the Polen International Growth Fund, the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund and the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (together, the “Polen Funds”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the Polen Agreement with respect to the Polen Funds for an additional one year period.
In determining whether to continue the Polen Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the information provided in the Polen’s 15(c) Response regarding (i) services performed by Polen for the Polen Funds, (ii) the size and qualifications of Polen’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with portfolio manager’s management of the Polen Funds, (iv) investment performance of the Polen Funds, (v) Polen’s financial condition, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Polen Funds and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on Polen’s ability to service the Polen Funds, and (x) compliance with the Polen Funds’ investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Trustees received reports at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Polen Funds; compliance with the Polen Funds’ investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.
The Board noted that representatives of Polen joined the Meeting via videoconference and discussed Polen’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of Polen responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the Polen 15(c) Response, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the Polen Agreement, including the matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information as controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Polen Funds and Polen, as provided by the terms of the Polen Agreement, including the advisory fees under the Polen Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.
The Trustees considered the services provided by Polen to the Polen Funds. The Trustees considered Polen’s personnel and the depth of Polen’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Polen Funds and their experience. Based on the Polen 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Polen are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Polen Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent
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with industry norms, (iii) the Polen Funds are likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) Polen has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Polen Funds effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Polen Funds is likely to continue under the Polen Agreement.
The Board discussed Polen’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Polen Funds effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.
The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Polen Funds and Polen. The Trustees reviewed historical performance charts which showed the performance of the Polen Funds as compared to their respective benchmark indices and Lipper categories for the since inception, year-to-date, one year, two year, three year, five year, ten year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021, as applicable. The Trustees considered the short term and long term performance of the Polen Funds, as applicable. The Trustees noted that they considered performance reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year.
Polen Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Large Cap Growth Funds Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Russell 1000® Growth Total Return Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021.
Polen Global Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Global Large Cap Growth Funds Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Index (Net Dividend) for the three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021.
Polen International Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper International Large Cap Growth Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and three year periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Ex-US Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and three year periods ended June 30, 2021.
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Index for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Russell 2000® Growth Total Return Index for the year-to-date, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021.
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index for the two year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Ex- US Small Cap Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and two year periods ended June 30, 2021.
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares underperformed each of the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index for the year to date and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021.
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The Trustees concluded that the performance of each of the Polen Funds was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.
The Trustees noted that the representatives of Polen had provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the services provided to the Funds and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Polen’s relationship with the Funds.
The Trustees also reviewed information regarding the fees Polen charges to certain other clients and evaluated explanations provided by Polen as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and other similarly managed accounts, where applicable. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for each Polen Fund versus those funds in the Fund’s applicable Lipper category (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by Polen are consistent with those of other advisers that manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Funds as measured by the information provided by Polen.
The Board considered, among other data, the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each Fund:
Polen Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Growth Fund’s Peer Group.
Polen Global Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Peer Group.
Polen International Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen International Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $500 million or less in assets.
Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.
Polen International Small Company Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.
Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.
The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by Polen, the compensation and benefits received by Polen in providing services to the Polen Funds, Polen’s profitability and certain additional information related to Polen’s financial condition. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of Polen.
The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Polen Funds grow, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Polen Funds increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Polen Funds’ advisory fees do not include
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“breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specified asset levels but that Polen has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Polen Funds for the benefit of shareholders. With respect to the Polen Growth Fund, the Trustees noted that on January 1, 2017, the Fund’s advisory fee was reduced from 1.00% to 0.85%. The Trustees also noted that the application of a contractual advisory fee reduction across all of the assets of the Polen Growth Fund rather than the implementation of breakpoint reductions at specified asset levels allowed shareholders to benefit from economies of scale sooner than through the implementation of breakpoint reductions.
At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Polen Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.
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Investment Adviser
Polen Capital Management, LLC
1825 NW Corporate Blvd.
Suite 300
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
POL-1021
Private Capital Management Value Fund
of
FundVantage Trust
Class I
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Private Capital Management Value Fund’s website (www.private-cap.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (888) 568-1267 or write to:
Private Capital Management Value Fund
FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
The U.S. small-cap equity indexes showed modest gains over the past six months during a broadly positive period for U.S. equity markets. The Private Capital Management Value Fund’s Class I shares (“PCM Value Fund”) experienced particularly good results both in absolute and relative terms, finishing the period up 12.14%, which exceeded the Russell 2000® Index’s gains of 1.85%. As you are aware, the Fund does not attempt to replicate or track any external index or benchmark in its portfolio construction. Instead, the Fund’s portfolio composition is driven by our bottom-up research, strong valuation conviction and willingness to concentrate portfolio assets across the most compelling long-term value opportunities we identify.
Despite the resilience shown by U.S. equity markets, the last eighteen months have been tumultuous for the broader U.S. economy and the country as a whole. The pandemic has distorted many aspects of society’s civil and social construct. In addition, from civil protests and an unprecedented Presidential election process to growing geopolitical challenges and partisanship in Congress that has approached toxic levels, many foundations of normal life have been disrupted. That said, from time immemorial there have been both real and atmospheric challenges that foster the “wall of worry” that financial markets climb. A 24-hour news cycle, amplified by endless click-bait commentary from online pundits, makes these challenges seem ever more pervasive and overwhelming. We therefore think it is important to focus more narrowly on the issues that are most likely to be either disruptive or supportive of market performance.
As much as we are loath to broach the topic, COVID-19 is apparently alive and unwell both as a health threat and as a challenge to continued economic recovery next year. In our view, the Biden Administration’s attempt to mandate vaccinations, however well intentioned, has proven counterproductive. Whatever the reason – be it a strongly-held belief regarding personal choice, fear or myriad other possibilities – mandating people to do something that they are adamantly against is unlikely to encourage their compliance. With ever hardening political perspectives, even the Delta variant surge in infections and hospitalizations did not drive vaccination levels to pandemic-ending levels. The inability to attenuate the pandemic continues to have real-world implications for investors. Setting aside human suffering and the stress on the healthcare system, the inability to get the COVID-19 genie back into the bottle sustains the risk that a vaccination eluding variant will emerge and start the whole miserable cycle anew. Thus was the fear engendered by the “Delta” and “Omicron” variants, each of which shook financial markets.
Coming out of the economy-stopping, lockdown-enabled debacle of March 2020 we shared our view that the companies held within the Fund’s portfolio were fundamentally sound and significantly undervalued. As you would expect given our research process and value discipline, we used the turmoil of 2020 to deploy Fund capital and it has been gratifying to see investments made (or added to) during that period of duress contribute to meaningful outperformance. That said, we continue to see additional opportunity across the Fund’s portfolio, both from the standpoint of fundamental business results and equity performance.
At a macro level the U.S. consumer is surprisingly healthy, personal savings rates remain high, and government economic support remains unabated – not only in the form of the recently enacted infrastructure package and currently pending Build Back Better bill, but also with respect to previous relief payments that are still working their way through the economy. This all bodes well for the U.S. economy going forward since consumer spending historically accounts for roughly 70% of U.S. GDP. At the same time, well-documented supply chain problems have held back corporate performance and led to greater inflation, which has persisted longer than initially expected. The “cup half empty” view is that supply chain problems are likely to be long-lived and that price inflation will continue at high levels, potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy to forestall its affects. We have generally subscribed to a more constructive argument.
Comparatively strong consumer balance sheets, coupled with substantial pent-up demand, has allowed the broad economy thus far to absorb price increases. Today’s supply constraints – think of massive containers of product stuck offshore – are more likely than not to reverse as port and other transport bottlenecks resolve. This in turn could serve to relieve some inflationary pressures flowing through the economy as 2022 unfolds. While wage gains are likely to prove rather sticky, they have largely accrued to the bottom quartile of the workforce – where they were arguably most impactful and will enable greater spending as the economy normalizes. This is very possibly the beginning of a virtuous cycle in our analytical opinion.
Despite supply chain issues and other cost pressures, PCM portfolio companies have almost uniformly reported good numbers through the recent earnings cycle. One result of these robust results is that while your portfolio has performed very well so far this year, it has not become extended from a valuation perspective. After years of being out of favor in comparison to larger capitalization
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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
companies, the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity market is currently (in aggregate) attractively priced as compared to the broader U.S. equity market as a whole. While market-wide statistics are less relevant to us as stock pickers, the relative attractiveness of valuations among smaller capitalization segments of the market is a clear positive as it relates to attracting investor capital to the space. Of equal importance, smaller capitalization, domestic-oriented businesses are more levered to the economic acceleration that we see as possible during 2022. In our opinion, the combination of comparative undervaluation along with the prospect for positive company-specific financial results, provides a solid foundation for the Fund heading into 2022.
In closing, I want to take an opportunity to thank you for the faith you have continued to show in the PCM Value Fund. While we do not think for a second that there won’t be unexpected twists and turns in the coming months, we are confident in the process by which the Fund’s portfolio has been constructed.
We appreciate your continued support.
Private Capital Management
Mutual Fund investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money by investing in a fund. The Fund is a diversified fund, but nevertheless has invested a significant portion of its assets in the securities of a small number of issuers, which may cause the Fund’s value to fluctuate more widely than some other diversified funds. As a result of the Fund’s investment approach and the relative price movements of certain Fund holdings, as of October 31, 2021 the Fund’s holdings profile reflected a portfolio concentration level normally associated with a non-diversified fund. This may result in the Fund exhibiting greater volatility and less liquidity than other diversified funds. The above commentary is for informational purposes only and investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. This report is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Private Capital Management Value Fund. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund. Read it carefully before investing.
Shares of the Private Capital Management Value Fund are distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, not an adviser affiliate.
This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six months ended October 31, 2021 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. Of course, these views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund or the markets.
Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risks.
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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class I | | | 12.14% | | | | 80.82% | | | | 17.23% | | | | 16.66% | | | | 12.59% | |
Russell 2000® Index | | | 1.85% | | | | 50.80% | | | | 16.47% | | | | 15.52% | | | | 13.50% | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 568-1267. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 2.06% and 1.20%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Private Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions do not exceed 1.20% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its early termination. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.
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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND
Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2021 | | Ending Account Value October 31, 2021 | | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Private Capital Management Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,121.40 | | | | $ | 6.42 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,019.16 | | | | | 6.11 | |
* | Expenses are equal to an annualized expenses ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.20% for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 12.14%. |
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | | 34.1 | % | | | $ | 15,192,362 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 13.6 | | | | | 6,067,684 | |
Communication Services | | | | 11.9 | | | | | 5,315,892 | |
Information Technology | | | | 9.1 | | | | | 4,067,944 | |
Industrials | | | | 6.3 | | | | | 2,828,602 | |
Materials | | | | 4.1 | | | | | 1,820,955 | |
Health Care | | | | 2.1 | | | | | 920,513 | |
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Total Common Stocks | | | | 81.2 | | | | | 36,213,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Warrants | | | | 0.0 | | | | | 19,085 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 18.8 | | | | | 8,386,194 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 44,619,231 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
|
COMMON STOCKS — 81.2% | |
Communication Services — 11.9% | | | | | |
IMAX Corp. (Canada)* | | | 63,700 | | | $ | 1,200,745 | |
Perion Network Ltd. (Israel)* | | | 65,235 | | | | 1,853,979 | |
QuinStreet, Inc.* | | | 161,512 | | | | 2,261,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,315,892 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary — 13.6% | | | | | |
Everi Holdings, Inc.* | | | 62,906 | | | | 1,509,744 | |
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 66,416 | | | | 700,024 | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc.* | | | 27,125 | | | | 567,184 | |
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.* | | | 58,908 | | | | 1,114,539 | |
Stoneridge, Inc.* | | | 17,910 | | | | 339,932 | |
Target Hospitality Corp.* | | | 251,764 | | | | 1,042,303 | |
Visteon Corp.* | | | 7,015 | | | | 793,958 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,067,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Financials — 34.1% | | | | | | | | |
Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 40,265 | | | | 884,622 | |
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | | 37,435 | | | | 777,525 | |
ECN Capital Corp. (Canada) | | | 389,930 | | | | 3,396,290 | |
First Busey Corp. | | | 31,434 | | | | 801,253 | |
First Northwest Bancorp | | | 44,697 | | | | 806,781 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 44,005 | | | | 1,892,215 | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 35,630 | | | | 2,838,642 | |
KKR Acquisition Holdings I Corp., Class A* | | | 78,700 | | | | 770,473 | |
Meridian Bancorp, Inc. | | | 9,000 | | | | 208,800 | |
SmartFinancial, Inc. | | | 30,229 | | | | 785,652 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.* | | | 19,031 | | | | 1,315,232 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 15,344 | | | | 714,877 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,192,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Health Care — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.* | | | 39,355 | | | | 920,513 | |
| | |
Industrials — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
AerSale Corp.* | | | 38,360 | | | | 857,730 | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc.* | | | 45,250 | | | | 1,126,272 | |
Barrett Business Services, Inc. | | | 10,300 | | | | 844,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,828,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Information Technology — 9.1% | |
Asure Software, Inc.* | | | 111,075 | | | | 1,072,985 | |
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| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
| |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | | | | | |
Information Technology — (Continued) | | | | | |
Information Services Group, Inc. | | | 221,326 | | | $ | 1,803,807 | |
Powerfleet, Inc.* | | | 80,144 | | | | 554,596 | |
Verint Systems, Inc.* | | | 13,660 | | | | 636,556 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,067,944 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Materials — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Celanese Corp. | | | 3,565 | | | | 575,783 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC (United Kingdom), Class A | | | 53,395 | | | | 1,245,172 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,820,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $17,953,702) | | | | | | | 36,213,952 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
KKR Acquisition Holdings I Corp., Strike Price @ $11.50, Expires 12/31/27* | | | 19,675 | | | | 19,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $20,695) | | | | | | | 19,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 81.2% (Cost $17,974,397) | | | | | | | 36,233,037 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 18.8% | | | | | | | 8,386,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 44,619,231 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PLC Public Limited Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investments, at value (Cost $17,974,397) | | $ | 36,233,037 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 8,438,695 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 28,299 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 2,683 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 20,636 | |
| | | | |
Total Assets | | | 44,723,350 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 17,509 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 17,272 | |
Investments purchased | | | 17,032 | |
Investment adviser | | | 13,844 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 11,447 | |
Audit fees | | | 10,497 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 6,521 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5,958 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 4,039 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 104,119 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 44,619,231 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | $ | 25,430 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 22,985,909 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | 21,607,892 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 44,619,231 | |
| | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 44,619,231 | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,542,988 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 17.55 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Investment income | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 133,920 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (3,282 | ) |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 130,638 | |
| | | | |
Expenses | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 164,917 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 30,760 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 21,462 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 21,231 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | 19,949 | |
Legal fees | | | 19,532 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 14,937 | |
Audit fees | | | 10,497 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 9,813 | |
Other expenses | | | 5,897 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements | | | 318,995 | |
| | | | |
Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (99,099 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements | | | 219,896 | |
| | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (89,258 | ) |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | 1,254,261 | |
Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions | | | (414 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 3,041,924 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translations | | | (2 | ) |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 4,295,769 | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 4,206,511 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (89,258 | ) | | | $ | (97,083 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | 1,253,847 | | | | | 5,392,187 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations | | | | 3,041,922 | | | | | 12,445,706 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 4,206,511 | | | | | 17,740,810 | |
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Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | | — | | | | | (2,928,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (2,928,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | 6,755,330 | | | | | (3,876,272 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | | 10,961,841 | | | | | 10,935,597 | |
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Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 33,657,390 | | | | | 22,721,793 | |
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End of period | | | $ | 44,619,231 | | | | $ | 33,657,390 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class I |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 15.65 | | | | $ | 8.80 | | | | $ | 15.75 | | | | $ | 17.37 | | | | $ | 16.63 | | | | $ | 13.88 | |
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Net investment loss(1) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.00 | )(2) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 1.94 | | | | | 8.52 | | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.01 | | | | | 3.19 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.90 | | | | | 8.47 | | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | | 1.07 | | | | | 0.97 | | | | | 2.97 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | | (2.65 | ) | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | | (2.65 | ) | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 17.55 | | | | $ | 15.65 | | | | $ | 8.80 | | | | $ | 15.75 | | | | $ | 17.37 | | | | $ | 16.63 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 12.14 | % | | | | 101.74 | % | | | | (32.15 | )% | | | | 8.33 | % | | | | 5.80 | % | | | | 21.50 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 44,619 | | | | $ | 33,657 | | | | $ | 20,565 | | | | $ | 42,982 | | | | $ | 56,450 | | | | $ | 71,173 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.20 | %(4) | | | | 1.20 | % | | | | 1.16 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.07 | % | | | | 1.00 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5) | | | | 1.74 | %(4) | | | | 2.06 | % | | | | 1.83 | % | | | | 1.48 | % | | | | 1.38 | % | | | | 1.34 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | | (0.49 | )%(4) | | | | (0.38 | )% | | | | (0.02 | )% | | | | (0.16 | )% | | | | (0.22 | )% | | | | (1.53 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 7 | %(6) | | | | 20 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 20 | % | | | | 17 | % | | | | 11 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”) is operating as a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on May 28, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class C, Class I and Class R Shares. A 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) will be assessed when Class C shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase; however, the CDSC shall not apply to the purchases of Class C shares where the selling broker dealer was not paid a commission at the time of initial purchase. As of October 31, 2021, the Class C shares and the Class R shares have not yet commenced operations. Effective July 31, 2020, Class A Shares were converted to Class I Shares and Class A Shares were concurrently terminated.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
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• Level 1 — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
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• Level 2 — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
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• Level 3 — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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| | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Price | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks* | | $ | 36,213,952 | | | $ | 36,213,952 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Warrants | | | 19,085 | | | | 19,085 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 36,233,037 | | | $ | 36,233,037 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.
Currency Risk — The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
Private Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions do not exceed 1.20% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount.
As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:
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Expiration |
04/30/2022 | | 04/30/2023 | | 04/30/2024 | | 10/31/2024 | | Total |
$102,198 | | $237,383 | | $220,991 | | $99,099 | | $659,671 |
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $164,917 and waived fees of $99,099.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM") provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
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| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Investment Securities | | $ | 3,622,381 | | | $ | 2,213,292 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
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| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
| | Shares | | Amount | | Shares | | Amount |
Class A* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | — | | | | $ | — | | | | | 1,015 | | | | $ | 8,438 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Redemption Fees** | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 18 | |
Redemptions | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (67,536 | ) | | | | (655,702 | ) |
Converted to Class I Shares | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (185,339 | ) | | | | (1,763,614 | ) |
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Net decrease | | | | — | | | | $ | — | | | | | (251,860 | ) | | | $ | (2,410,860 | ) |
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Class I* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | | 455,342 | | | | $ | 7,795,221 | | | | | 407,146 | | | | $ | 5,024,336 | |
Reinvestments | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 243,066 | | | | | 2,928,941 | |
Redemption Fees** | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 1,710 | |
Redemptions | | | | (63,065 | ) | | | | (1,039,891 | ) | | | | (1,017,553 | ) | | | | (11,184,013 | ) |
Converted from Class A Shares | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | 180,329 | | | | | 1,763,614 | |
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Net increase/(decrease) | | | | 392,277 | | | | $ | 6,755,330 | | | | | (187,012 | ) | | | $ | (1,465,412 | ) |
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* | Class A Shares were converted into Class I Shares on July 31, 2020. |
** | There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital. |
5. Federal Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $2,928,941 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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Undistributed | | Undistributed | | Unrealized |
Ordinary | | Long-Term | | Appreciation/ |
Income | | Gain | | (Depreciation) |
$827,650 | | $1,446,820 | | $15,126,911 |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Federal Tax Cost | | $ | 17,974,397 | |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | | 18,323,513 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (64,873 | ) |
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Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 18,258,640 | |
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6. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).
The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.
The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:
A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.
B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.
C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 568-1267 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement
At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Private Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “PCM Agreement”) on behalf of the Private Capital Management Value Fund (“PCM Fund”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the PCM Agreement with respect to the PCM Fund for an additional one year period.
In determining whether to continue the PCM Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “PCM 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by PCM for the PCM Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of PCM’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the PCM Fund, (iv) investment performance of the PCM Fund, (v) the financial condition of PCM, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between PCM and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on PCM’s ability to service the PCM Fund, and (x) compliance with PCM’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the PCM 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the PCM Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the PCM Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.
The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from PCM invited to participate in the Meeting regarding PCM’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of PCM responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the PCM Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the PCM Fund and PCM, as provided by the terms of the PCM Agreement, including the advisory fee under the PCM Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.
The Trustees considered the services provided by PCM to the PCM Fund. The Trustees considered PCM’s personnel and the depth of PCM’s personnel who provide investment management services to the PCM Fund and their experience. Based on the PCM 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by PCM are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the PCM Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with
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Other Information (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
industry norms, (iii) the PCM Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) PCM has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the PCM Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the PCM Fund is likely to continue under the PCM Agreement.
The Board discussed PCM’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the PCM Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.
The Trustees considered the investment performance for the PCM Fund and PCM. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 as applicable for the PCM Fund, the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index, the PCM Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the Russell 2000® Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the PCM Fund outperformed the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index for the year-to-date, one year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index for the three year period ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees further noted that the Class I shares of the PCM Fund outperformed the Russell 2000® Total Return Index for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed the Russell 2000® Total Return Index for the three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees concluded that PCM had adequately explained the factors contributing to the PCM Fund’s performance over such periods.
The Trustees also considered information regarding PCM’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the PCM Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from PCM’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that PCM charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by PCM as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the PCM Fund versus other funds in the Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the PCM Fund’s Class I shares, the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund were each higher than but within the range of the median of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by PCM are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the PCM Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.
The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by PCM are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the PCM Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.
The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by PCM, the compensation and benefits received by PCM in providing services to the PCM Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to PCM’s financial condition. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of PCM.
The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the PCM Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee level reflects those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the PCM Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the PCM Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that PCM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the PCM Fund for the benefit of shareholders.
At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the PCM Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.
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Investment Adviser
Private Capital Management, LLC
8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard
Suite 500
Naples, FL 34108
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
PRI-1021
Quality Dividend Fund
of
FundVantage Trust
Class A
Class C
Institutional Class
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Quality Dividend Fund’s website (www.equitycompass.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (888) 201-5799 or write to:
Quality Dividend Fund
FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021† | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months†† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | Since Inception | | | | |
Class A (with sales charge) | | | -2.66% | | | | 31.49% | | | | 9.25% | | | | 8.84% | | | | 8.16% | | | | | |
Class A (without sales charge) | | | 3.26% | | | | 39.50% | | | | 11.42% | | | | 10.14% | | | | 8.96% | | | | | |
Russell 1000® Value Index | | | 5.47% | | | | 43.76% | | | | 13.90% | | | | 12.39% | | | | 11.04% | * | | | | |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021† | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months†† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | Since Inception | | | | |
Class C (with CDSC charge) | | | 1.83% | | | | 37.37% | | | | 10.61% | | | | 9.32% | | | | 8.15% | | | | | |
Class C (without CDSC charge) | | | 2.83% | | | | 38.37% | | | | 10.61% | | | | 9.32% | | | | 8.15% | | | | | |
Russell 1000® Value Index | | | 5.47% | | | | 43.76% | | | | 13.90% | | | | 12.39% | | | | 10.93% | * | | | | |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021† | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months†† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | Since Inception | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | 3.39% | | | | 39.80% | | | | 11.73% | | | | 10.44% | | | | 10.08% | | | | | |
Russell 1000® Value Index | | | 5.47% | | | | 43.76% | | | | 13.90% | | | | 12.39% | | | | 12.07% | * | | | | |
† | The Quality Dividend Fund (“the Fund”) Class A shares commenced operations on September 30, 2013; Class C shares commenced operations on October 1, 2013; Institutional Class shares commenced operations on October 4, 2016. |
* | Benchmark performance is from each Class respective inception date only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 201-5799.
The returns of Class A shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front end sales charge of 5.75%. The returns shown for Class C shares reflect a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00% that may apply to Class C shares when shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase.
The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.50% and 1.24%, respectively, for Class A shares, 2.25% and 1.99%, respectively, for Class C shares and 1.25% and 0.99%, respectively, for Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total fees would be higher had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
A 1.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to those of the Russell 1000® Value Index. The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the highest-ranking 1,000 stocks in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents about 90% of the total market capitalization of all listed U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
Mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund’s dividend income and distributions will fluctuate, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest more broadly or that have different investment styles. Some of the assets in which the Fund may invest entail special risks. Foreign stocks may be affected by currency fluctuations, social and political instability, and lax regulatory and financial reporting standards. Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) may fluctuate abruptly in value and be difficult to liquidate. Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) entail risks related to real estate, such as tenant defaults, declining occupancy rates, and falling property values due to deteriorating economic conditions. Listed REIT stocks may fluctuate erratically in market price while non-listed REITs may be illiquid.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value | | Ending Account Value | | Expenses Paid |
| | May 1, 2021 | | October 31, 2021 | | During Period* |
Quality Dividend Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,032.60 | | | | $ | 6.35 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,018.95 | | | | | 6.31 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,028.30 | | | | $ | 10.17 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,015.17 | | | | | 10.11 | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,033.90 | | | | $ | 5.08 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,020.21 | | | | | 5.04 | |
* | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.24%, 1.99% and 0.99% for Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 3.26%, 2.83% and 3.39% for Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares, respectively. |
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | % of Net | | |
| | Assets | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | 15.2 | % | | | $ | 9,921,469 | |
Banks | | | | 11.2 | | | | | 7,318,349 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | | 9.6 | | | | | 6,280,724 | |
Biotechnology | | | | 7.4 | | | | | 4,834,690 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services | | | | 6.4 | | | | | 4,220,883 | |
Air Freight & Logistics | | | | 4.1 | | | | | 2,706,373 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | 4.0 | | | | | 2,598,657 | |
Communications Equipment | | | | 3.8 | | | | | 2,479,415 | |
Insurance | | | | 3.8 | | | | | 2,474,034 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | | | 3.7 | | | | | 2,404,670 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | | 3.7 | | | | | 2,399,775 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | | 3.7 | | | | | 2,396,923 | |
Household Products | | | | 3.6 | | | | | 2,348,690 | |
Tobacco | | | | 3.5 | | | | | 2,279,927 | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | | 3.3 | | | | | 2,198,297 | |
Information Technology Services | | | | 3.2 | | | | | 2,106,684 | |
Health Care Providers & Services | | | | 3.1 | | | | | 2,050,667 | |
Industrial Conglomerates | | | | 3.1 | | | | | 2,037,488 | |
Containers & Packaging | | | | 3.0 | | | | | 1,986,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | 99.4 | | | | | 65,044,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 0.6 | | | | | 380,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | 100.0 | % | | | $ | 65,424,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number | | | | |
| | of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.4% | |
Aerospace & Defense — 3.3% | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 6,615 | | | $ | 2,198,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 4.1% | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 12,678 | | | | 2,706,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 11.2% | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 14,417 | | | | 2,449,304 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 39,248 | | | | 2,491,071 | |
US Bancorp | | | 39,390 | | | | 2,377,974 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,318,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 7.4% | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 21,440 | | | | 2,458,525 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 36,624 | | | | 2,376,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,834,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment — 3.8% | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 44,299 | | | | 2,479,415 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Containers & Packaging — 3.0% | |
International Paper Co. | | | 39,992 | | | | 1,986,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 6.4% | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 79,878 | | | | 2,017,718 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 41,577 | | | | 2,203,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,220,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electrical Equipment — 3.7% | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 24,708 | | | | 2,396,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.1% | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 42,892 | | | | 2,050,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Household Products — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 18,138 | | | | 2,348,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 3.1% | |
3M Co. | | | 11,403 | | | | 2,037,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology Services — 3.2% | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 16,840 | | | | 2,106,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number | | | | |
| | of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Insurance — 3.8% | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 22,481 | | | $ | 2,474,034 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 15.2% | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 22,495 | | | | 2,575,453 | |
Enbridge, Inc. (Canada) | | | 57,939 | | | | 2,425,326 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 39,174 | | | | 2,525,548 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 30,973 | | | | 2,395,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,921,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals — 9.6% | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 29,799 | | | | 2,623,802 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 29,899 | | | | 1,098,788 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 58,485 | | | | 2,558,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,280,724 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.0% | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 16,467 | | | | 2,598,657 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.7% | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 18,038 | | | | 2,399,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.7% | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 26,928 | | | | 2,404,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Tobacco — 3.5% | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 24,116 | | | | 2,279,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $50,060,831) | | | | | | | 65,044,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% (Cost $50,060,831) | | | | | | | 65,044,118 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.6% | | | | | | | 380,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 65,424,707 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Assets | | | | |
Investments, at value (Cost $50,060,831) | | $ | 65,044,118 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 427,589 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 96,018 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 34,407 | |
| | | | |
Total Assets | | | 65,602,132 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 46,045 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 24,568 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 22,374 | |
Investment adviser | | | 21,625 | |
12b-1 distribution fees (Class A and Class C) | | | 17,540 | |
Audit fees | | | 15,460 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 14,823 | |
Shareholder servicing fees | | | 3,176 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 11,814 | |
| | | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 177,425 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 65,424,707 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | $ | 45,806 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 49,395,517 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | 15,983,384 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 65,424,707 | |
| | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 37,880,957 | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,655,661 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, redemption price per share. | | $ | 14.26 | |
| | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $14.26) | | $ | 15.13 | |
| | | | |
Class C Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 14,881,685 | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 1,037,586 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 14.34 | |
| | | | |
Institutional Class Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 12,662,065 | |
| | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 887,381 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 14.27 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Investment income | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,269,059 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (12,927 | ) |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 1,256,132 | |
| | | | |
Expenses | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 200,379 | |
Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2) | | | 60,162 | |
Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2) | | | 47,627 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 46,102 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 29,928 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 25,777 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | 20,740 | |
Shareholder servicing fees (Class C) | | | 20,054 | |
Legal fees | | | 19,955 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 19,876 | |
Audit fees | | | 15,460 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 9,572 | |
Other expenses | | | 7,505 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements | | | 523,137 | |
| | | | |
Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (64,664 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements | | | 458,473 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | 797,659 | |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain from investments: | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | 648,295 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 640,762 | |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 1,289,057 | |
| | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,086,716 | |
| | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| �� | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | $ | 797,659 | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,785,033 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | | | | | | | 648,295 | | | | | | | | | | 2,766,527 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | | | | | | | 640,762 | | | | | | | | | | 14,484,108 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | | | | | | 2,086,716 | | | | | | | | | | 19,035,668 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | (484,299 | ) | | | | | | | | | (963,830 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | (138,710 | ) | | | | | | | | | (406,013 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | (176,611 | ) | | | | | | | | | (346,454 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | | | (799,620 | ) | | | | | | | | | (1,716,297 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | | | | | | (2,070,840 | ) | | | | | | | | | (9,751,684 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | | | | | | | (783,744 | ) | | | | | | | | | 7,567,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | | | | | | 66,208,451 | | | | | | | | | | 58,640,764 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | | | | | | | $ | 65,424,707 | | | | | | | | | $ | 66,208,451 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class A |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 13.99 | | | | $ | 10.47 | | | | $ | 13.02 | | | | $ | 12.29 | | | | $ | 12.19 | | | | $ | 11.03 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(1) | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 0.34 | | | | | 0.33 | | | | | 0.29 | | | | | 0.27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 3.51 | | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 1.13 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.45 | | | | | 3.88 | | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | | 1.69 | | | | | 0.45 | | | | | 1.40 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 14.26 | | | | $ | 13.99 | | | | $ | 10.47 | | | | $ | 13.02 | | | | $ | 12.29 | | | | $ | 12.19 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 3.26 | % | | | | 37.87 | % | | | | (12.46 | )% | | | | 14.66 | % | | | | 3.64 | % | | | | 12.82 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 37,881 | | | | $ | 37,392 | | | | $ | 28,816 | | | | $ | 40,283 | | | | $ | 37,800 | | | | $ | 36,731 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.24 | %(4) | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.24 | % | | | | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5) | | | | 1.43 | %(4) | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | 1.36 | % | | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.32 | % | | | | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 2.52 | %(4) | | | | 3.20 | % | | | | 2.74 | % | | | | 2.62 | % | | | | 2.32 | % | | | | 2.35 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 3 | %(6) | | | | 28 | % | | | | 38 | % | | | | 37 | % | | | | 51 | % | | | | 44 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75% or any applicable sales charge. If reflected, the return would be lower. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class C |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 14.07 | | | | $ | 10.52 | | | | $ | 13.07 | | | | $ | 12.34 | | | | $ | 12.24 | | | | $ | 11.06 | |
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Net investment income(1) | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 3.54 | | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 1.15 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.40 | | | | | 3.82 | | | | | (1.55 | ) | | | | 1.60 | | | | | 0.35 | | | | | 1.33 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 14.34 | | | | $ | 14.07 | | | | $ | 10.52 | | | | $ | 13.07 | | | | $ | 12.34 | | | | $ | 12.24 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 2.83 | % | | | | 36.91 | % | | | | (13.10 | )% | | | | 13.73 | % | | | | 2.84 | % | | | | 12.07 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 14,882 | | | | $ | 16,740 | | | | $ | 19,255 | | | | $ | 24,326 | | | | $ | 23,728 | | | | $ | 26,247 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.99 | %(4) | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.99 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5) | | | | 2.18 | %(4) | | | | 2.25 | % | | | | 2.11 | % | | | | 2.16 | % | | | | 2.06 | % | | | | 2.10 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.77 | %(4) | | | | 2.45 | % | | | | 1.99 | % | | | | 1.87 | % | | | | 1.57 | % | | | | 1.58 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 3 | %(6) | | | | 28 | % | | | | 38 | % | | | | 37 | % | | | | 51 | % | | | | 44 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Institutional Class |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Period Ended April 30, 2017* |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | | | $ | 14.00 | | | | $ | 10.47 | | | | $ | 13.03 | | | | $ | 12.30 | | | | $ | 12.20 | | | | $ | 11.33 | |
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Net investment income(1) | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 0.40 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 0.36 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 3.52 | | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 0.83 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.47 | | | | | 3.92 | | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | | 1.72 | | | | | 0.48 | | | | | 0.99 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | �� | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) |
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Net asset value, end of year/period | | | $ | 14.27 | | | | $ | 14.00 | | | | $ | 10.47 | | | | $ | 13.03 | | | | $ | 12.30 | | | | $ | 12.20 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 3.39 | % | | | | 38.31 | % | | | | (12.29 | )% | | | | 14.94 | % | | | | 3.89 | % | | | | 8.72 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s) | | | $ | 12,662 | | | | $ | 12,076 | | | | $ | 10,570 | | | | $ | 10,562 | | | | $ | 9,007 | | | | $ | 8,731 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.99 | %(4) | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | % | | | | 0.99 | %(4) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5) | | | | 1.18 | %(4) | | | | 1.25 | % | | | | 1.11 | % | | | | 1.17 | % | | | | 1.07 | % | | | | 1.12 | %(4) |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 2.77 | %(4) | | | | 3.45 | % | | | | 2.99 | % | | | | 2.87 | % | | | | 2.57 | % | | | | 2.29 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 3 | %(6) | | | | 28 | % | | | | 38 | % | | | | 37 | % | | | | 51 | % | | | | 44 | %(7) |
* | Commenced operations on October 4, 2016. |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
(7) | Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2017. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Quality Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 30, 2013. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are subject to a front end sales charge of 5.75%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within twelve months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares was purchased without an initial sales charge, and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale. A CDSC of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares when shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase where the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
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| | • Level 1 — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
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| | • Level 2 — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
| | |
| | • Level 3 — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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| | Total Value at 10/31/21 | | | Level 1 Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities* | | $ | 65,044,118 | | | $ | 65,044,118 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.
MLP Common Units — Master Limited Partnership (“MLP”) common units represent limited partnership interests in the MLP. Common units are generally listed and traded on the U.S. securities exchanges or OTC with their value fluctuating predominantly based on the success of the MLP. Unlike owners of common stock of a corporation, owners of MLP common units have limited voting rights and have no ability to annually elect directors. MLPs generally distribute all available cash flow (cash flow from operations less
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
maintenance capital expenditures) in the form of quarterly distributions. Common unit holders have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to the minimum quarterly distribution and have arrearage rights. In the event of liquidation, common unit holders have preference over subordinated units, but not debt holders or preferred unit holders, to remaining assets of the MLP.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:
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Expiration |
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04/30/2022 | | 04/30/2023 | | 04/30/2024 | | 10/31/2024 | | Total |
$96,972 | | $84,774 | | $153,340 | | $64,664 | | $399,750 |
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $200,379 and waived fees of $64,664.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee) on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, respectively.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
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| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Investment Securities | | $ | 1,835,767 | | | $ | 3,494,647 | |
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
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| | For the Six Months Ended | | | | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | April 30, 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 162,941 | | | $ | 2,324,221 | | | | 483,323 | | | $ | 5,793,051 | |
Reinvestments | | | 24,651 | | | | 346,553 | | | | 59,854 | | | | 689,098 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 788 | | | | — | | | | 399 | |
Redemptions | | | (203,944 | ) | | | (2,911,808 | ) | | | (624,238 | ) | | | (7,224,320 | ) |
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Net decrease | | | (16,352 | ) | | $ | (240,246 | ) | | | (81,061 | ) | | $ | (741,772 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 27,017 | | | $ | 385,932 | | | | 107,721 | | | $ | 1,265,784 | |
Reinvestments | | | 8,090 | | | | 114,522 | | | | 28,907 | | | | 328,596 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 325 | | | | — | | | | 191 | |
Redemptions | | | (187,536 | ) | | | (2,683,669 | ) | | | (777,469 | ) | | | (9,059,573 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (152,429 | ) | | $ | (2,182,890 | ) | | | (640,841 | ) | | $ | (7,465,002 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 72,551 | | | $ | 1,030,716 | | | | 62,144 | | | $ | 772,174 | |
Reinvestments | | | 9,191 | | | | 129,180 | | | | 22,645 | | | | 259,428 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 265 | | | | — | | | | 128 | |
Redemptions | | | (57,048 | ) | | | (807,865 | ) | | | (231,607 | ) | | | (2,576,640 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 24,694 | | | $ | 352,296 | | | | (146,818 | ) | | $ | (1,544,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total net decrease | | | (144,087 | ) | | $ | (2,070,840 | ) | | | (868,720 | ) | | $ | (9,751,684 | ) |
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* | There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital. |
5. Federal Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,716,297 of ordinary income dividends. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | Temporary Differences |
$68,028 | | $451,050 | | $14,182,421 | | $(5,211) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Federal Tax Cost* | | $ | 50,060,831 | |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | | 16,025,011 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (1,041,724 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 14,983,287 | |
| | | | |
* | Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report. |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, no long-term capital loss deferrals or ordinary loss deferrals. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, no long-term capital loss deferrals or ordinary loss deferrals.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.
6. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Quality Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).
The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.
The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:
A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.
B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.
C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 201-5799 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement
At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “EquityCompass Agreement”) on behalf of the Quality Dividend Fund. At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement with respect to the Quality Dividend Fund for an additional one year period.
In determining whether to continue the EquityCompass Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “EquityCompass 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by EquityCompass for the Quality Dividend Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of EquityCompass’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the Quality Dividend Fund, (iv) investment performance of the Quality Dividend Fund, (v) the financial condition of EquityCompass’s parent company, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Quality Dividend Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on EquityCompass’s ability to service the Quality Dividend Fund, and (x) compliance with the Quality Dividend Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the EquityCompass 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the Quality Dividend Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the Quality Dividend Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.
The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from EquityCompass invited to participate in the Meeting regarding EquityCompass’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of EquityCompass responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Quality Dividend Fund and EquityCompass, as provided by the terms of the EquityCompass Agreement, including the advisory fee under the EquityCompass Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Other Information (Continued)
(Unaudited)
The Trustees considered the services provided by EquityCompass to the Quality Dividend Fund. The Trustees considered EquityCompass’s personnel and the depth of EquityCompass’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Quality Dividend Fund and their experience. Based on the EquityCompass 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by EquityCompass are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the EquityCompass Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with industry norms, (iii) the Quality Dividend Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) EquityCompass has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Quality Dividend Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Quality Dividend Fund is likely to continue under the EquityCompass Agreement.
The Board discussed EquityCompass’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Quality Dividend Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.
The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Quality Dividend Fund and EquityCompass. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 as applicable for the Quality Dividend Fund, the Lipper Global Equity Income Funds Index, the Quality Dividend Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Institutional Class shares of the Quality Dividend Fund outperformed the Lipper Global Equity Income Funds Index for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees further noted that the Institutional Class shares of the Quality Dividend Fund outperformed the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2021, and underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index for the one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees concluded that EquityCompass had adequately explained the factors contributing to the Quality Dividend Fund’s performance over such periods.
The Trustees also considered information regarding EquityCompass’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Quality Dividend Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from EquityCompass’s relationship with the Quality Dividend Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that EquityCompass charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by EquityCompass as to differences in fees charged to the Quality Dividend Fund and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Quality Dividend Fund versus other funds in the Quality Dividend Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the Quality Dividend Fund’s Institutional Class shares, the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund were each lower than the median of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by EquityCompass are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Quality Dividend Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.
The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by EquityCompass, the compensation and benefits received by EquityCompass in providing services to the Quality Dividend Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to the financial condition of EquityCompass’s parent company. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of EquityCompass.
The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Quality Dividend Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee level reflects those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Quality Dividend Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Quality Dividend Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that EquityCompass has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Quality Dividend Fund for the benefit of shareholders.
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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND
Other Information (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.
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Investment Adviser
EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC
One South Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7096
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
QUA-1021
Tran Capital Focused Fund
of
FundVantage Trust
Class A Shares
Class I Shares
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Tran Capital Focused Fund’s website (www.trancapital.com/tran-capital-fund), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (866) 499-2151 or write to:
Tran Capital Focused Fund
FundVantage Trust
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing
P.O. Box 9829
Providence, RI 02940-8029
This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND
Semi-Annual Report
Performance Data
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | | | | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class A (with sales charge) | | | 4.56% | | | | 41.70% | | | | 25.24% | | | | 19.84% | | | | 14.75% | |
Class A (without sales charge) | | | 10.01% | | | | 49.17% | | | | 27.38% | | | | 21.07% | | | | 15.34% | |
Russell 3000® Index | | | 8.93% | | | | 43.90% | | | | 21.62% | | | | 18.91% | | | | 16.10% | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 11.85% | | | | 24.06% | | | | 21.52% | | | | 18.95% | | | | 16.22% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021 | | | | |
| | Six Months† | | | 1 Year | | | 3 Years | | | 5 Years | | | 10 Years | |
Class I | | | 10.11% | | | | 49.61% | | | | 27.65% | | | | 21.35% | | | | 15.62% | |
Russell 3000® Index | | | 8.93% | | | | 43.90% | | | | 21.62% | | | | 18.91% | | | | 16.10% | |
S&P 500® Index | | | 11.85% | | | | 24.06% | | | | 21.52% | | | | 18.95% | | | | 16.22% | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 499-2151.
The returns shown for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.00%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% redemption fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 1.82% and 1.57%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 1.10% and 0.85% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Tran Capital Management (“the Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (“the Trust”) approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and/or expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.
All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund may invest in undervalued securities and is subject to the risk that the securities may not appreciate in value as anticipated.
The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”) and the Russell 3000® Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks, representing about 98% of the total capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND
Fund Expense Disclosure
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value May 1, 2021 | | Ending Account Value October 31, 2021 | | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Tran Capital Focused Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | $1,000.00 | | | | | $1,100.10 | | | | | $5.82 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,019.66 | | | | | 5.60 | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | | $1,000.00 | | | | | $1,101.10 | | | | | $4.50 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,020.92 | | | | | 4.33 | |
* | Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.10% and 0.85% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 10.01% and 10.11% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively. |
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | | | | | | | |
| | %of Net | | | | |
| | Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Technology | | | 25.2 | % | | $ | 16,737,564 | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | | | 18.5 | | | | 12,259,839 | |
Communications | | | 17.9 | | | | 11,868,799 | |
Financial | | | 15.4 | | | | 10,241,733 | |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | 12.5 | | | | 8,276,300 | |
Industrial | | | 7.0 | | | | 4,682,863 | |
Basic Materials | | | 2.1 | | | | 1,374,088 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks | | | 98.6 | | | | 65,441,186 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 1.4 | | | | 914,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 66,355,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number | | | | |
| | of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.6% | |
Basic Materials — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 4,340 | | | $ | 1,374,088 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Communications — 17.9% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,150 | | | | 3,405,058 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 941 | | | | 3,173,457 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.* | | | 6,160 | | | | 3,135,994 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The)* | | | 12,742 | | | | 2,154,290 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,868,799 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer, Cyclical — 12.5% | |
Aptiv PLC* | | | 17,223 | | | | 2,977,684 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc. | | | 8,192 | | | | 2,615,050 | |
Southwest Airlines Co.* | | | 56,759 | | | | 2,683,566 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,276,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical — 18.5% | |
Catalent, Inc.* | | | 16,442 | | | | 2,266,694 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 7,939 | | | | 2,475,142 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 73,344 | | | | 2,792,206 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,836 | | | | 2,832,747 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 8,139 | | | | 1,893,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,259,839 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financial — 15.4% | |
AerCap Holdings NV* | | | 57,912 | | | | 3,419,124 | |
Signature Bank | | | 2,145 | | | | 638,824 | |
SVB Financial Group* | | | 3,505 | | | | 2,514,487 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 71,722 | | | | 3,669,298 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,241,733 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number | | | | |
| | of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — (Continued) | |
Industrial — 7.0% | |
Ball Corp. | | | 19,494 | | | $ | 1,783,311 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 7,381 | | | | 2,899,552 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,682,863 | |
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Technology — 25.2% | | | | | | | | |
Clarivate PLC* | | | 80,154 | | | | 1,879,611 | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | | 22,420 | | | | 2,208,146 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 4,551 | | | | 2,848,880 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 12,230 | | | | 4,055,713 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 9,092 | | | | 2,324,552 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | | 11,414 | | | | 3,420,662 | |
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| | | | | | | 16,737,564 | |
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $41,321,706) | | | | | | | 65,441,186 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6% (Cost $41,321,706) | | | | | | | 65,441,186 | |
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OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.4% | | | | 914,355 | |
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NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 66,355,541 | |
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PLC Public Limited Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
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Assets | | | | |
Investments, at value (Cost $41,321,706) | | $ | 65,441,186 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,178,722 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 240 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,201 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 26,764 | |
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Total Assets | | | 66,648,113 | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 188,910 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 22,000 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 17,324 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 16,766 | |
Investment adviser | | | 10,708 | |
12b-1 distribution fees (Class A Shares) | | | 6,688 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 30,176 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 292,572 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 66,355,541 | |
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Net Assets Consisted of: | | | | |
Capital stock, $0.01 par value | | $ | 62,007 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 28,069,872 | |
Total distributable earnings | | | 38,223,662 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 66,355,541 | |
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Class A Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 33,412,047 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 3,235,598 | |
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Net asset value, redemption price per share | | $ | 10.33 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (100/95.00 of $10.33) | | $ | 10.87 | |
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Class I Shares: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 32,943,494 | |
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Shares outstanding | | | 2,965,058 | |
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Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.11 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
| | | | |
Investment income | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 73,547 | |
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Total investment income | | | 73,547 | |
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Expenses | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 270,867 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 51,422 | |
Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2) | | | 40,476 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 30,660 | |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2) | | | 20,729 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 20,513 | |
Legal fees | | | 19,768 | |
Shareholder reporting fees | | | 17,279 | |
Audit fees | | | 14,129 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 10,502 | |
Other expenses | | | 7,909 | |
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Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements | | | 504,254 | |
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Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (192,905 | ) |
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Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements | | | 311,349 | |
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Net investment loss | | | (237,802 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments: | | | | |
Net realized gain from investments | | | 5,294,211 | |
Net realized loss from written options(a) | | | (49,527 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 1,157,596 | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation on written options(a) | | | (15,749 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 6,386,531 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 6,148,729 | |
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(a) | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
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| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | $ | (237,802 | ) | | | $ | (220,070 | ) |
Net realized gains from investments and written options | | | | 5,244,684 | | | | | 9,801,546 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and written options | | | | 1,141,847 | | | | | 13,854,343 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations. | | | | 6,148,729 | | | | | 23,435,819 | |
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Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | — | | | | | (3,745,777 | ) |
Class I | | | | — | | | | | (2,781,018 | ) |
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Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | | — | | | | | (6,526,795 | ) |
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Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4) | | | | (2,150,865 | ) | | | | 5,009,261 | |
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Total increase in net assets | | | | 3,997,864 | | | | | 21,918,285 | |
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Net assets | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 62,357,677 | | | | | 40,439,392 | |
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End of period | | | $ | 66,355,541 | | | | $ | 62,357,677 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class A |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 9.39 | | | | $ | 6.74 | | | | $ | 7.73 | | | | $ | 8.60 | | | | $ | 9.54 | | | | $ | 10.77 | |
Net investment income (loss)(1) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 0.98 | | | | | 3.85 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.79 | | | | | 1.40 | | | | | 1.25 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.94 | | | | | 3.81 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.77 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 1.21 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | | (2.30 | ) | | | | (2.44 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 10.33 | | | | $ | 9.39 | | | | $ | 6.74 | | | | $ | 7.73 | | | | $ | 8.60 | | | | $ | 9.54 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 10.01 | % | | | | 60.14 | % | | | | 2.11 | % | | | | 12.62 | % | | | | 15.26 | % | | | | 12.64 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 33,412 | | | | $ | 33,768 | | | | $ | 22,395 | | | | $ | 17,375 | | | | $ | 20,580 | | | | $ | 24,460 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.10 | %(4) | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.10 | % | | | | 1.14 | % | | | | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements | | | | 1.70 | %(4) | | | | 1.82 | % | | | | 1.94 | % | | | | 1.69 | % | | | | 1.65 | % | | | | 1.57 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(5) | | | | (0.87 | )%(4) | | | | (0.56 | )% | | | | (0.43 | )% | | | | (0.23 | )% | | | | (0.38 | )% | | | | (0.35 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 15 | %(6) | | | | 66 | % | | | | 58 | % | | | | 51 | % | | | | 50 | % | | | | 42 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.00%. If reflected, the return would be lower. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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| | Class I |
| | For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021 (Unaudited) | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2021 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2020 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2018 | | For the Year Ended April 30, 2017 |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | $ | 7.16 | | | | $ | 8.12 | | | | $ | 8.93 | | | | $ | 9.80 | | | | $ | 10.98 | |
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Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | | 1.05 | | | | | 4.12 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.83 | | | | | 1.44 | | | | | 1.27 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.02 | | | | | 4.09 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.83 | | | | | 1.43 | | | | | 1.26 | |
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Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | — | | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | | (1.64 | ) | | | | (2.30 | ) | | | | (2.44 | ) |
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Redemption fees | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | 0.00 | (2) | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 11.11 | | | | $ | 10.09 | | | | $ | 7.16 | | | | $ | 8.12 | | | | $ | 8.93 | | | | $ | 9.80 | |
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Total investment return(3) | | | | 10.11 | % | | | | 60.55 | % | | | | 2.40 | % | | | | 12.85 | % | | | | 15.59 | % | | | | 12.86 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in 000s) | | | $ | 32,943 | | | | $ | 28,590 | | | | $ | 18,045 | | | | $ | 23,167 | | | | $ | 41,982 | | | | $ | 66,969 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.85 | %(4) | | | | 0.85 | % | | | | 0.85 | % | | | | 0.85 | % | | | | 0.89 | % | | | | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements | | | | 1.46 | %(4) | | | | 1.58 | % | | | | 1.68 | % | | | | 1.44 | % | | | | 1.41 | % | | | | 1.28 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(5) | | | | (0.62 | )%(4) | | | | (0.31 | )% | | | | (0.16 | )% | | | | 0.02 | % | | | | (0.14 | )% | | | | (0.09 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | | 15 | %(6) | | | | 66 | % | | | | 58 | % | | | | 51 | % | | | | 50 | % | | | | 42 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(5) | During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The Tran Capital Focused Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 6, 2007. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A and Class I shares. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.00%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the purchase of Class A shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.
Portfolio Valuation – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC") market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees"). Options are valued at last sale price. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
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| | • | | Level 1 | | — | | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities; |
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| | • | | Level 2 | | — | | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
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| | • | | Level 3 | | — | | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
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| | | | | | | | Level 2 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Other | | | Level 3 | |
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Significant | | | Significant | |
| | Value at | | | Quoted | | | Observable | | | Unobservable | |
| | 10/31/21 | | | Prices | | | Inputs | | | Inputs | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities* | | $ | 65,441,186 | | | $ | 65,441,186 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 65,441,186 | | | $ | 65,441,186 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder service fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.
Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.
Currency Risk — The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.
Written Options — The Fund is subject to equity and other risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and may enter into options written to hedge against changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and values of equities. Such options may relate to particular securities or domestic stock indices, and may or may not be listed on a domestic securities exchange or issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. An option contract is a commitment that gives the purchaser of the contract the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. On the other hand, the writer of an option contract is obligated, upon the exercise of the option, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing put options is limited to the exercised fair value of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing call options is potentially unlimited. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The Fund also may write over-the-counter options where completing the obligation depends upon the credit standing of the other party. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may result in loss due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Written options are initially recorded as liabilities to the extent of premiums received and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Gains or losses are realized when the option transaction expires or closes. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option or the purchase cost for a written put option is adjusted by the amount of the premium received. Listed option contracts present minimal counterparty credit risk since they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded options, guarantees the options against default. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to OTC option contracts is limited to the premium paid. As of October 31, 2021, the Fund had no written options.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Fund’s quarterly average number of contracts and volume of proceeds from written options were 10 and $21,270, respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers
Tran Capital Management (the “Adviser”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Advisor is entitled to receive an annual investment advisory fee, paid monthly, comprising 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses “ and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. Each class of shares of the Fund pays its respective pro-rata portion of the advisory fee payable by the Fund.
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $270,867 and waived fees of $192,905.
Other Service Providers
The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.
The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.
Trustees and Officers
The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.
JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM") provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
3. Investment in Securities
For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
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| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Investment Securities | | $ | 9,285,058 | | | $ | 11,475,938 | |
4. Capital Share Transactions
For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:
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| | For the Six Months Ended | | | | | | | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | April 30, 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 57,689 | | | $ | 559,763 | | | | 728,919 | | | $ | 5,976,251 | |
Reinvestments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 374,745 | | | | 2,911,770 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 651 | | | | — | | | | 3,686 | |
Redemptions | | | (419,629 | ) | | | (3,943,048 | ) | | | (829,306 | ) | | | (6,635,492 | ) |
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Net increase/(decrease) | | | (361,940 | ) | | $ | (3,382,634 | ) | | | 274,358 | | | $ | 2,256,215 | |
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Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales | | | 290,187 | | | $ | 2,896,034 | | | | 399,363 | | | $ | 3,510,789 | |
Reinvestments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 302,654 | | | | 2,524,139 | |
Redemption Fees* | | | — | | | | 554 | | | | — | | | | 2,911 | |
Redemptions | | | (159,845 | ) | | | (1,664,819 | ) | | | (387,932 | ) | | | (3,284,793 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 130,342 | | | $ | 1,231,769 | | | | 314,085 | | | $ | 2,753,046 | |
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Total net increase/(decrease) | | | (231,598 | ) | | $ | (2,150,865 | ) | | | 588,443 | | | $ | 5,009,261 | |
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* | There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital. |
5. Federal Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $6,526,795 of long-term capital gains dividends.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
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Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Undistributed Long-Term Gain | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$129,697 | | $8,967,603 | | $22,977,633 |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
As of the October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund was as follows:
| | | | |
Federal Tax Cost* | | $ | 41,321,706 | |
| | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | | 24,391,433 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (271,953 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 24,119,480 | |
| | | | |
* | Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report. |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021 any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, long-term capital loss deferrals and ordinary late year loss deferrals.
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carry forwards.
6. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program
(Unaudited)
On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.
The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Tran Capital Focused Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).
The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.
The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:
A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.
B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.
C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 499-2151 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement
At a meeting held by videoconference on June 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Tran Capital Management (“Tran” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “Tran Agreement”) on behalf of the Tran Capital Focused Fund (“Tran Fund”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the Tran Agreement with respect to the Tran Fund for an additional one year period.
In determining whether to continue the Tran Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “Tran 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by Tran for the Tran Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of Tran’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the Tran Fund, (iv) investment performance of the Tran Fund, (v) the financial condition of Tran, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Tran Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on Tran’s ability to service the Tran Fund, and (x) compliance with the Tran Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the Tran 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the Tran Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the Tran Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.
The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from Tran invited to participate in the Meeting regarding Tran’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of Tran responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the Tran Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Tran Fund and Tran, as provided by the terms of the Tran Agreement, including the advisory fee under the Tran Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.
The Trustees considered the services provided by Tran to the Tran Fund. The Trustees considered Tran’s personnel and the depth of Tran’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Tran Fund and their experience. Based on the Tran 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Tran are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Tran Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with industry norms, (iii) the Tran Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) Tran has sufficient personnel,
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Other Information (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Tran Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Tran Fund is likely to continue under the Tran Agreement.
The Board discussed Tran’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Tran Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.
The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Fund and Tran. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, two year, three year, five year, ten year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2020 for the Tran Fund, the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index, the Tran Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the S&P 500® Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the Tran Fund outperformed the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index for the year-to-date period ended March 31, 2021 and underperformed the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index for the one year, three year, five year and ten year periods ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the Tran Fund outperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the one year, three year and five year periods ended March 31, 2021 and underperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the year-to-date and since inception periods ended March 31, 2021.
The Trustees also considered information regarding Tran’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Tran Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from Tran’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that Tran charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by Tran as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Tran Fund versus other funds in the Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the Tran Fund’s Class I shares, the contractual advisory fee was higher than the median contractual advisory fee of the Peer Group and the net total expense ratio was lower than the median net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by Tran are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Tran Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.
The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by Tran, the compensation and benefits received by Tran in providing services to the Tran Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to the financial condition of Tran. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of Tran.
The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Tran Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Tran Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Tran Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that Tran has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Tran Fund for the benefit of shareholders.
At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Tran Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.
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Investment Adviser
Tran Capital Management
1000 Fourth Street
Suite 800
San Rafael, CA 94901
Administrator
The Bank of New York
Mellon 301 Bellevue Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19809
Transfer Agent
BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.
4400 Computer Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
Principal Underwriter
Foreside Funds Distributors LLC
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
3000 Two Logan Square
18th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
LAT-1021
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form. |
Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits.
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.
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(Registrant) FundVantage Trust | | | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Joel L. Weiss | | |
| | Joel L. Weiss, President and | | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | | |
| | (principal executive officer) | | |
Date: January 3, 2022
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.
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Joel L. Weiss | | |
| | Joel L. Weiss, President and | | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | | |
| | (principal executive officer) | | |
Date: January 3, 2022
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ T. Richard Keyes | | |
| | T. Richard Keyes, Treasurer and | | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | | |
| | (principal financial officer) | | |
Date: January 3, 2022
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.