UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number | | 811-06463 |
AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Sheri Morris 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, Texas 77046
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 626-1919
Date of fiscal year end: 10/31
Date of reporting period: 10/31/21
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) The Registrant’s annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
(b) Not Applicable
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Advantage International Fund
Nasdaq:
A: QMGAX ∎ C: QMGCX ∎ R: QMGRX ∎ Y: QMGYX ∎ R5: GMAGX ∎ R6: QMGIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Advantage International Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index. Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. |
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Fund vs. Indexes | | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. |
Class A Shares | | 23.64% |
Class C Shares | | 22.72 |
Class R Shares | | 23.27 |
Class Y Shares | | 23.92 |
Class R5 Shares | | 23.80 |
Class R6 Shares | | 23.88 |
MSCI All Country World ex USA Indexq | | 29.66 |
Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp. | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund at NAV reported positive absolute performance largely due to the successful rollout of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations and reopening economies releasing pent-up demand. The fiscal year was marked by a continued rally in risky assets, with global equity and commodity markets benefiting the most. At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as positive news about COVID-19 vaccination programs outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness. Through the middle of the fiscal year, global equity markets continued to be supported by further acceleration of vaccination rollouts and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in most developed markets. Toward the end of the fiscal year, equities briefly stalled amid increasing concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and signs of slowing economic growth. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed relatively well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging markets trailed all other regions due to a combination of COVID-19 outbreaks and exposure to China. Chinese equities were weighed down by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector, the potential default of a large property developer and signs of slowing economic growth.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline. Developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year in aggregate.
Against this backdrop, the Fund experienced underperformance versus the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index. The Fund’s overweight momentum to stocks from November of 2020 until April of 2021 proved detrimental as value stocks generally outperformed momentum stocks. During the last six months of the fiscal year, the Fund outperformed the benchmark and was positioned more defensively with overweight exposure to quality stocks and some options-based defense.
Unlike the cap-weighted benchmark, which simply overweights the largest companies and underweights smaller companies, the Fund buys stocks based on multiple characteristics that have proven to be important drivers of returns. These characteristics, or factors, are widely known as value, momentum, quality and low or minimum volatility. While the Fund’s relative positioning during the fiscal year ultimately resulted in underper-formance, we continue to believe equity portfolios should be constructed with intentional exposures to a diversified set of identifiable risk factors. Doing so, the team’s research shows, and allows the Fund to better target its exposure to rewarded risks over a full market cycle.
Please note that our strategy utilizes derivative instruments that include futures, options and total return swaps. Therefore, some of the strategy performances, both positive and negative, can be attributed to these instruments. Derivatives can be a cost-effective way to gain exposure to asset classes. However, derivatives may amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.
Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Advantage International Fund. As always, we welcome your comments and questions.
Portfolio manager(s):
Mark Ahnrud
John Burrello
Chris Devine
Scott Hixon
Christian Ulrich
Scott Wolle
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 8/27/15
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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| | Class A Shares | | | | |
| | Inception (8/27/15) | | | 6.35 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 6.69 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 16.84 | |
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| | Class C Shares | | | | |
| | Inception (8/27/15) | | | 6.54 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 7.12 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 21.72 | |
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| | Class R Shares | | | | |
| | Inception (8/27/15) | | | 7.08 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 7.66 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 23.27 | |
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| | Class Y Shares | | | | |
| | Inception (8/27/15) | | | 7.53 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 8.10 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 23.92 | |
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| | Class R5 Shares | | | | |
| | Inception | | | 7.43 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 8.03 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 23.80 | |
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| | Class R6 Shares | | | | |
| | Inception (8/27/15) | | | 7.61 | % |
| | 5 Years | | | 8.20 | |
| | 1 Year | | | 23.88 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Global Multi-Asset Growth Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer Global Multi-Asset Growth Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Advantage International Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Advantage International Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Information Technology | | 12.20% |
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Financials | | 11.88 |
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Consumer Discretionary | | 10.04 |
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Health Care | | 9.82 |
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Industrials | | 8.85 |
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Consumer Staples | | 7.33 |
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Materials | | 6.07 |
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Communication Services | | 5.37 |
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Energy | | 3.06 |
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Utilities | | 2.54 |
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Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | 1.31 |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | 21.53 |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | ASML Holding N.V. | | 2.19% |
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2. | | Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | 2.13 |
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3. | | Roche Holding AG | | 1.84 |
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4. | | Nestle S.A. | | 1.73 |
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5. | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | 1.54 |
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6. | | BYD Co. Ltd., H Shares | | 1.25 |
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7. | | Novartis AG | | 1.24 |
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8. | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 1.08 |
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9. | | NXP Semiconductors N.V. | | 1.03 |
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10. | | Diageo PLC | | 0.93 |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–77.50% | |
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Australia–3.48% | | | | | | | | |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | | | 738 | | | $ | 15,559 | |
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BHP Group Ltd. | | | 4,344 | | | | 119,154 | |
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BHP Group PLC | | | 3,624 | | | | 96,269 | |
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Coles Group Ltd. | | | 1,044 | | | | 13,488 | |
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Endeavour Group Ltd. | | | 1,673 | | | | 8,581 | |
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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | | 792 | | | | 8,274 | |
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Glencore PLC | | | 20,656 | | | | 103,552 | |
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Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 1,251 | | | | 84,774 | |
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Rio Tinto PLC | | | 1,997 | | | | 124,431 | |
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Telstra Corp. Ltd. | | | 10,292 | | | | 29,653 | |
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Transurban Group | | | 2,555 | | | | 25,931 | |
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Wesfarmers Ltd. | | | 1,457 | | | | 62,903 | |
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Westpac Banking Corp. | | | 198 | | | | 3,853 | |
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Woolworths Group Ltd. | | | 1,727 | | | | 49,588 | |
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Austria–0.04% | | | | | | | | |
OMV AG | | | 126 | | | | 7,618 | |
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Belgium–0.30% | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. | | | 342 | | | | 20,938 | |
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Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. | | | 90 | | | | 10,446 | |
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KBC Group N.V. | | | 306 | | | | 28,559 | |
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UCB S.A. | | | 34 | | | | 4,055 | |
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Brazil–1.47% | | | | | | | | |
Ambev S.A. | | | 2,400 | | | | 7,225 | |
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B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao | | | 9,600 | | | | 20,259 | |
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Banco Bradesco S.A., Preference Shares | | | 2,362 | | | | 8,328 | |
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Banco do Brasil S.A. | | | 2,200 | | | | 11,110 | |
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Banco Inter S.A., Preference Shares(a) | | | 3,700 | | | | 8,018 | |
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CCR S.A. | | | 1,700 | | | | 3,443 | |
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Cia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. | | | 1,800 | | | | 7,265 | |
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Gerdau S.A., Preference Shares | | | 1,100 | | | | 5,243 | |
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Localiza Rent a Car S.A. | | | 400 | | | | 3,211 | |
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Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., Preference Shares | | | 20,400 | | | | 98,497 | |
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Vale S.A. | | | 9,200 | | | | 116,732 | |
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WEG S.A. | | | 3,800 | | | | 24,912 | |
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| | | | | | | 314,243 | |
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Chile–0.09% | | | | | | | | |
Banco de Chile | | | 74,690 | | | | 6,482 | |
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Cencosud S.A. | | | 3,671 | | | | 5,370 | |
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Falabella S.A. | | | 2,879 | | | | 7,961 | |
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China–9.99% | | | | | | | | |
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 500 | | | | 2,193 | |
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.(b) | | | 4,600 | | | | 95,171 | |
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Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd.(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,534 | |
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China–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd., H Shares(b) | | | 12,000 | | | $ | 7,177 | |
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Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,500 | | | | 7,448 | |
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ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 31,191 | |
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Autohome, Inc., ADR | | | 162 | | | | 6,375 | |
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Baidu, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 972 | | | | 157,697 | |
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Bank of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 79,000 | | | | 27,878 | |
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Bank of Communications Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 27,000 | | | | 16,105 | |
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BeiGene Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 54 | | | | 19,317 | |
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Bilibili, Inc.(b) | | | 160 | | | | 11,776 | |
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Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd.(c) | | | 6,000 | | | | 1,157 | |
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BYD Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 7,000 | | | | 267,826 | |
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BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd. | | | 1,500 | | | | 4,487 | |
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CanSino Biologics, Inc., H Shares(a)(b) | | | 200 | | | | 5,196 | |
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China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd., H Shares | | | 9,000 | | | | 3,951 | |
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China Construction Bank Corp., H Shares | | | 93,000 | | | | 63,407 | |
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China Everbright Bank Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 8,000 | | | | 2,814 | |
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China Feihe Ltd.(a) | | | 4,000 | | | | 6,686 | |
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China Gas Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,800 | | | | 4,495 | |
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China Life Insurance Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 15,000 | | | | 26,101 | |
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China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 6,000 | | | | 50,669 | |
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China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 6,000 | | | | 3,736 | |
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China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 7,000 | | | | 15,419 | |
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China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,600 | | | | 4,944 | |
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., H Shares | | | 10,000 | | | | 4,865 | |
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China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 5,159 | |
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China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 4,500 | | | | 9,684 | |
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China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 4,595 | |
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China Tower Corp. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 74,000 | | | | 9,600 | |
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China Vanke Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,900 | | | | 4,439 | |
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CITIC Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,026 | |
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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd., H Shares(b) | | | 15,350 | | | | 23,939 | |
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Country Garden Services Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 7,743 | |
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CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 18,640 | | | | 19,532 | |
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ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. | | | 900 | | | | 15,597 | |
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Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 1,200 | | | | 6,955 | |
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Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 400 | | | | 7,550 | |
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Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 6,990 | |
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Great Wall Motor Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 6,500 | | | | 29,489 | |
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Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,600 | | | | 5,971 | |
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Hengan International Group Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 5,227 | |
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HengTen Networks Group Ltd.(b) | | | 16,000 | | | | 5,466 | |
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Huazhu Group Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 118 | | | | 5,470 | |
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Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 102,000 | | | | 55,935 | |
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Innovent Biologics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,500 | | | | 13,501 | |
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JD.com, Inc., A Shares(b) | | | 500 | | | | 19,638 | |
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KE Holdings, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 553 | | | | 10,076 | |
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Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd.(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 6,641 | |
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Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 234 | | | | 5,375 | |
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Kingsoft Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,400 | | | | 10,290 | |
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Kuaishou Technology(a)(b) | | | 900 | | | | 12,035 | |
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Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,663 | |
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Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 26,000 | | | | 28,395 | |
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Li Auto, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 737 | | | | 24,048 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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China–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Li Ning Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | $ | 22,320 | |
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Longfor Group Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 9,696 | |
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Lufax Holding Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 1,044 | | | | 6,588 | |
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NetEase, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 33,248 | |
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NIO, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 1,525 | | | | 60,100 | |
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Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 10,162 | |
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. | | | 1,098 | | | | 220,544 | |
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PetroChina Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 70,000 | | | | 33,549 | |
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Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 200 | | | | 4,368 | |
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Pinduoduo, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 821 | | | | 73,003 | |
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Ping An Insurance (Group) Co. of China Ltd., H Shares | | | 4,500 | | | | 32,405 | |
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Postal Savings Bank of China Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 12,000 | | | | 8,764 | |
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Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 4,000 | | | | 6,839 | |
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Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 900 | | | | 19,514 | |
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Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd. | | | 8,500 | | | | 6,305 | |
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Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 1,600 | | | | 3,824 | |
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SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 20,377 | |
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Smoore International Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 4,000 | | | | 19,329 | |
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Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd. | | | 1,800 | | | | 48,541 | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,100 | | | | 130,381 | |
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Trip.com Group Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 355 | | | | 10,139 | |
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Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 922 | | | | 10,290 | |
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Weibo Corp., ADR(b) | | | 184 | | | | 8,276 | |
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Weichai Power Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 5,000 | | | | 8,994 | |
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WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd., H Shares(a) | | | 440 | | | | 9,464 | |
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Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,000 | | | | 45,819 | |
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Xiaomi Corp., B Shares(a)(b) | | | 4,600 | | | | 12,671 | |
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Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 4,201 | |
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XPeng, Inc., ADR(b) | | | 268 | | | | 12,497 | |
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 91 | | | | 5,194 | |
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Zai Lab Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 134 | | | | 13,990 | |
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Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 6,000 | | | | 8,424 | |
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Denmark–2.72% | | | | | | | | |
AP Moller Maersk A/S, Class B | | | 17 | | | | 49,280 | |
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Carlsberg A/S, Class B | | | 126 | | | | 20,825 | |
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Danske Bank A/S | | | 900 | | | | 15,264 | |
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DSV A/S | | | 18 | | | | 4,185 | |
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Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 4,139 | | | | 455,260 | |
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Novozymes A/S, Class B | | | 378 | | | | 27,781 | |
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Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | | 234 | | | | 10,139 | |
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Finland–0.81% | | | | | | | | |
Fortum OYJ | | | 198 | | | | 5,889 | |
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Kone OYJ, Class B | | | 253 | | | | 17,219 | |
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Neste OYJ | | | 900 | | | | 50,251 | |
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Nokia OYJ(b) | | | 6,093 | | | | 34,929 | |
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Nordea Bank Abp | | | 630 | | | | 7,725 | |
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Sampo OYJ, Class A | | | 1,008 | | | | 53,632 | |
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UPM-Kymmene OYJ | | | 108 | | | | 3,817 | |
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| | | | | | | 173,462 | |
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France–5.64% | | | | | | | | |
Airbus SE(b) | | | 162 | | | | 20,769 | |
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France–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
AXA S.A. | | | 3,203 | | | $ | 93,237 | |
| |
BNP Paribas S.A. | | | 1,601 | | | | 107,401 | |
| |
Bouygues S.A. | | | 144 | | | | 5,818 | |
| |
Bureau Veritas S.A. | | | 324 | | | | 10,302 | |
| |
Capgemini SE | | | 54 | | | | 12,590 | |
| |
Carrefour S.A. | | | 216 | | | | 3,912 | |
| |
Cie de Saint-Gobain | | | 954 | | | | 65,823 | |
| |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin S.C.A. | | | 220 | | | | 34,540 | |
| |
Credit Agricole S.A. | | | 666 | | | | 10,063 | |
| |
Danone S.A. | | | 144 | | | | 9,392 | |
| |
Electricite de France S.A. | | | 720 | | | | 10,626 | |
| |
EssilorLuxottica S.A. | | | 936 | | | | 193,733 | |
| |
Hermes International | | | 5 | | | | 7,941 | |
| |
Kering S.A. | | | 84 | | | | 63,022 | |
| |
Legrand S.A. | | | 54 | | | | 5,875 | |
| |
L’Oreal S.A. | | | 203 | | | | 92,830 | |
| |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 84 | | | | 65,854 | |
| |
Orange S.A. | | | 1,242 | | | | 13,554 | |
| |
Pernod Ricard S.A. | | | 186 | | | | 42,830 | |
| |
Sanofi | | | 594 | | | | 59,460 | |
| |
Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | 18 | | | | 9,938 | |
| |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 234 | | | | 40,476 | |
| |
Societe Generale S.A. | | | 612 | | | | 20,450 | |
| |
Thales S.A. | | | 126 | | | | 11,623 | |
| |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 3,509 | | | | 175,937 | |
| |
Vinci S.A. | | | 144 | | | | 15,411 | |
| |
Vivendi SE | | | 162 | | | | 2,086 | |
| |
Worldline S.A.(a)(b) | | | 36 | | | | 2,101 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,207,594 | |
| |
| | |
Germany–5.34% | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | | 168 | | | | 55,019 | |
| |
Allianz SE | | | 575 | | | | 133,720 | |
| |
BASF SE | | | 933 | | | | 67,182 | |
| |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 306 | | | | 30,866 | |
| |
Continental AG(b) | | | 108 | | | | 12,677 | |
| |
Daimler AG | | | 846 | | | | 83,854 | |
| |
Deutsche Bank AG(b) | | | 2,015 | | | | 25,988 | |
| |
Deutsche Post AG | | | 774 | | | | 47,847 | |
| |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 4,084 | | | | 75,935 | |
| |
Evonik Industries AG | | | 180 | | | | 5,834 | |
| |
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA | | | 540 | | | | 35,916 | |
| |
Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | | 954 | | | | 43,306 | |
| |
Hannover Rueck SE | | | 54 | | | | 9,865 | |
| |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares | | | 90 | | | | 8,051 | |
| |
Infineon Technologies AG | | | 306 | | | | 14,303 | |
| |
Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 90 | | | | 9,484 | |
| |
Merck KGaA | | | 237 | | | | 55,961 | |
| |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Class R | | | 234 | | | | 69,312 | |
| |
RWE AG | | | 169 | | | | 6,501 | |
| |
SAP SE | | | 1,242 | | | | 179,877 | |
| |
Sartorius AG, Preference Shares | | | 36 | | | | 23,362 | |
| |
Siemens AG | | | 270 | | | | 43,768 | |
| |
Siemens Healthineers AG(a) | | | 180 | | | | 11,967 | |
| |
Vitesco Technologies Group AG(b) | | | 21 | | | | 1,204 | |
| |
Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares | | | 406 | | | | 90,981 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,142,780 | |
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Greece–0.06% | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A. | | | 771 | | | $ | 13,651 | |
| |
| | |
Hong Kong–2.33% | | | | | | | | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 37,099 | |
| |
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. | | | 8,000 | | | | 53,899 | |
| |
CLP Holdings Ltd. | | | 5,000 | | | | 48,913 | |
| |
Hong Kong & China Gas Co. Ltd. (The) | | | 63,292 | | | | 98,388 | |
| |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | | 1,700 | | | | 103,172 | |
| |
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. | | | 600 | | | | 34,780 | |
| |
Link REIT | | | 7,400 | | | | 65,812 | |
| |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 3,048 | |
| |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 26,665 | |
| |
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 10,274 | |
| |
WH Group Ltd. | | | 8,840 | | | | 6,194 | |
| |
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 11,297 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 499,541 | |
| |
| | |
Hungary–0.12% | | | | | | | | |
OTP Bank Nyrt(b) | | | 436 | | | | 26,169 | |
| |
| | |
Indonesia–0.33% | | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 30,700 | | | | 13,077 | |
| |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | | 30,000 | | | | 15,832 | |
| |
PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk | | | 17,200 | | | | 8,715 | |
| |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk | | | 24,400 | | | | 7,293 | |
| |
PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk | | | 92,300 | | | | 24,745 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 69,662 | |
| |
| | |
Ireland–0.49% | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 1,601 | | | | 76,670 | |
| |
Kerry Group PLC, Class A | | | 186 | | | | 25,006 | |
| |
Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR(b) | | | 36 | | | | 4,086 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 105,762 | |
| |
| | |
Italy–0.67% | | | | | | | | |
Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. | | | 1,565 | | | | 34,159 | |
| |
Enel S.p.A. | | | 9,087 | | | | 76,117 | |
| |
Eni S.p.A. | | | 450 | | | | 6,443 | |
| |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. | | | 4,984 | | | | 14,198 | |
| |
Poste Italiane S.p.A.(a) | | | 468 | | | | 6,685 | |
| |
UniCredit S.p.A. | | | 414 | | | | 5,475 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 143,077 | |
| |
| | |
Japan–12.02% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 100 | | | | 4,534 | |
| |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | | 400 | | | | 4,212 | |
| |
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 3,300 | | | | 55,605 | |
| |
Bridgestone Corp. | | | 3,700 | | | | 163,274 | |
| |
Canon, Inc. | | | 1,500 | | | | 33,496 | |
| |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 4,166 | |
| |
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. | | | 1,500 | | | | 37,725 | |
| |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 43,832 | |
| |
Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 26,396 | |
| |
Denso Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 36,174 | |
| |
Eisai Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 14,103 | |
| |
FANUC Corp. | | | 100 | | | | 19,652 | |
| |
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | | 66,429 | |
| |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 700 | | | | 54,168 | |
| |
Hitachi Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 46,133 | |
| |
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 67,756 | |
| |
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Japan–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 600 | | | $ | 88,264 | |
| |
ITOCHU Corp. | | | 1,800 | | | | 51,327 | |
| |
Japan Post Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,800 | | | | 28,980 | |
| |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 5,886 | |
| |
Kao Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 33,905 | |
| |
KDDI Corp. | �� | | 1,000 | | | | 31,000 | |
| |
Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 17,408 | |
| |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 400 | | | | 10,449 | |
| |
Kubota Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 6,396 | |
| |
Kyocera Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 17,566 | |
| |
M3, Inc. | | | 100 | | | | 5,901 | |
| |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 3,700 | | | | 116,692 | |
| |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 8,050 | |
| |
Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. | | | 1,100 | | | | 16,715 | |
| |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 15,200 | | | | 83,197 | |
| |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 2,200 | | | | 50,186 | |
| |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 970 | | | | 12,736 | |
| |
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 76,117 | |
| |
Nidec Corp. | | | 120 | | | | 13,272 | |
| |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 88,421 | |
| |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 5,600 | | | | 156,818 | |
| |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.(b) | | | 1,300 | | | | 6,606 | |
| |
NTT Data Corp. | | | 900 | | | | 18,062 | |
| |
Olympus Corp. | | | 4,400 | | | | 95,215 | |
| |
ORIX Corp. | | | 2,400 | | | | 47,117 | |
| |
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 7,918 | |
| |
Panasonic Corp. | | | 1,300 | | | | 15,928 | |
| |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | | 1,100 | | | | 12,083 | |
| |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,800 | | | | 119,969 | |
| |
Renesas Electronics Corp.(b) | | | 1,500 | | | | 18,524 | |
| |
Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | | 13,601 | |
| |
Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 700 | | | | 14,540 | |
| |
Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 900 | | | | 37,764 | |
| |
Shimano, Inc. | | | 100 | | | | 27,869 | |
| |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | | 17,829 | |
| |
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | | 6,511 | |
| |
Softbank Corp. | | | 1,800 | | | | 24,581 | |
| |
SoftBank Group Corp. | | | 300 | | | | 16,281 | |
| |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 700 | | | | 30,448 | |
| |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 57,791 | |
| |
Subaru Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 11,757 | |
| |
Sumitomo Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 7,111 | |
| |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 58,357 | |
| |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | | 100 | | | | 4,466 | |
| |
Sysmex Corp. | | | 100 | | | | 12,430 | |
| |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,338 | | | | 37,576 | |
| |
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | | | 800 | | | | 41,828 | |
| |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 300 | | | | 139,861 | |
| |
Toshiba Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 21,576 | |
| |
Toyota Industries Corp. | | | 200 | | | | 17,002 | |
| |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 35,193 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,572,735 | |
| |
| | |
Luxembourg–0.12% | | | | | | | | |
ArcelorMittal S.A. | | | 738 | | | | 24,905 | |
| |
| | |
Malaysia–0.34% | | | | | | | | |
Axiata Group Bhd. | | | 9,900 | | | | 9,445 | |
| |
Hartalega Holdings Bhd. | | | 3,100 | | | | 4,394 | |
| |
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Malaysia–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hong Leong Bank Bhd. | | | 1,200 | | | $ | 5,457 | |
| |
IHH Healthcare Bhd. | | | 5,400 | | | | 8,539 | |
| |
MISC Bhd. | | | 5,500 | | | | 9,418 | |
| |
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd. | | | 2,200 | | | | 4,625 | |
| |
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd. | | | 4,900 | | | | 6,588 | |
| |
Public Bank Bhd. | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,556 | |
| |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd. | | | 4,600 | | | | 10,730 | |
| |
Top Glove Corp. Bhd. | | | 8,100 | | | | 5,328 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 72,080 | |
| |
| | |
Mexico–0.64% | | | | | | | | |
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., ADR(b) | | | 3,469 | | | | 22,306 | |
| |
Fomento Economico Mexicano,S.A.B.de C.V.,ADR | | | 201 | | | | 16,520 | |
| |
Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., Series A | | | 3,100 | | | | 9,176 | |
| |
Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V., Class O | | | 2,400 | | | | 15,195 | |
| |
Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de C.V.,Class O(b) | | | 5,900 | | | | 5,923 | |
| |
Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B | | | 3,400 | | | | 14,916 | |
| |
Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Series V | | | 15,173 | | | | 52,923 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 136,959 | |
| |
| | |
Netherlands–4.33% | | | | | | | | |
Adyen N.V.(a)(b) | | | 34 | | | | 102,704 | |
| |
Akzo Nobel N.V. | | | 288 | | | | 33,153 | |
| |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 575 | | | | 468,447 | |
| |
EXOR N.V. | | | 198 | | | | 18,691 | |
| |
Heineken N.V. | | | 36 | | | | 3,994 | |
| |
ING Groep N.V. | | | 1,709 | | | | 25,942 | |
| |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. | | | 3,239 | | | | 105,427 | |
| |
Koninklijke DSM N.V. | | | 135 | | | | 29,517 | |
| |
Koninklijke KPN N.V. | | | 4,099 | | | | 12,259 | |
| |
Koninklijke Philips N.V. | | | 1,781 | | | | 83,919 | |
| |
Universal Music Group N.V. | | | 162 | | | | 4,703 | |
| |
Wolters Kluwer N.V. | | | 360 | | | | 37,739 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 926,495 | |
| |
| | |
Philippines–0.07% | | | | | | | | |
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. | | | 23,300 | | | | 15,321 | |
| |
| | |
Poland–0.13% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. | | | 235 | | | | 7,753 | |
| |
KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. | | | 148 | | | | 5,701 | |
| |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski S.A.(b) | | | 1,173 | | | | 14,338 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 27,792 | |
| |
| | |
Russia–1.59% | | | | | | | | |
Gazprom PJSC, ADR | | | 3,553 | | | | 34,997 | |
| |
Lukoil PJSC, ADR | | | 254 | | | | 25,863 | |
| |
Lukoil PJSC, ADR | | | 550 | | | | 56,117 | |
| |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC, ADR | | | 1,290 | | | | 40,278 | |
| |
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC, ADR | | | 954 | | | | 8,767 | |
| |
Novatek PJSC, GDR(a) | | | 59 | | | | 14,999 | |
| |
Novatek PJSC, GDR(a) | | | 13 | | | | 3,305 | |
| |
PhosAgro PJSC, GDR(a) | | | 270 | | | | 6,458 | |
| |
Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC, GDR(a) | | | 6,033 | | | | 53,754 | |
| |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR | | | 1,760 | | | | 35,341 | |
| |
Severstal PAO, GDR(a) | | | 198 | | | | 4,526 | |
| |
Surgutneftegas PJSC, ADR | | | 2,915 | | | | 14,099 | |
| |
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Russia–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tatneft PJSC, ADR | | | 306 | | | $ | 13,776 | |
| |
TCS Group Holding PLC, GDR(a) | | | 168 | | | | 17,203 | |
| |
VTB Bank PJSC, GDR(a) | | | 4,858 | | | | 7,073 | |
| |
X5 Retail Group N.V., GDR(a) | | | 101 | | | | 3,438 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 339,994 | |
| |
| | |
Saudi Arabia–0.02% | | | | | | | | |
Delivery Hero SE(a)(b) | | | 36 | | | | 4,476 | |
| |
| | |
Singapore–0.11% | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 11,651 | |
| |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 7,020 | |
| |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 300 | | | | 5,959 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 24,630 | |
| |
| | |
South Africa–0.90% | | | | | | | | |
Absa Group Ltd. | | | 1,089 | | | | 9,961 | |
| |
Anglo American PLC | | | 2,411 | | | | 91,328 | |
| |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | 117 | | | | 13,067 | |
| |
FirstRand Ltd. | | | 5,245 | | | | 19,939 | |
| |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 419 | | | | 5,443 | |
| |
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd.(b) | | | 520 | | | | 7,787 | |
| |
Remgro Ltd. | | | 756 | | | | 6,663 | |
| |
Sasol Ltd.(b) | | | 603 | | | | 10,127 | |
| |
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 1,997 | | | | 7,026 | |
| |
Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 2,380 | | | | 21,150 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 192,491 | |
| |
| | |
South Korea–2.45% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 218 | | | | 47,218 | |
| |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 36 | | | | 6,444 | |
| |
Kakao Corp. | | | 168 | | | | 18,150 | |
| |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 251 | | | | 12,095 | |
| |
Kia Corp. | | | 168 | | | | 12,287 | |
| |
LG Corp. | | | 67 | | | | 5,243 | |
| |
POSCO | | | 50 | | | | 12,640 | |
| |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 3,854 | | | | 230,901 | |
| |
Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | | | 36 | | | | 22,728 | |
| |
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 288 | | | | 9,392 | |
| |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 1,183 | | | | 104,666 | |
| |
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. | | | 134 | | | | 34,820 | |
| |
SK, Inc. | | | 36 | | | | 7,508 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 524,092 | |
| |
| | |
Spain–1.74% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | | | 5,272 | | | | 36,988 | |
| |
Banco Santander S.A. | | | 7,395 | | | | 28,079 | |
| |
CaixaBank S.A. | | | 5,668 | | | | 16,315 | |
| |
Endesa S.A. | | | 324 | | | | 7,482 | |
| |
Ferrovial S.A. | | | 468 | | | | 14,723 | |
| |
Iberdrola S.A. | | | 13,009 | | | | 153,929 | |
| |
Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 126 | | | | 4,556 | |
| |
Naturgy Energy Group S.A. | | | 612 | | | | 16,082 | |
| |
Repsol S.A. | | | 4,462 | | | | 56,898 | |
| |
Telefonica S.A. | | | 8,763 | | | | 38,121 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 373,173 | |
| |
| | |
Sweden–1.66% | | | | | | | | |
Assa Abloy AB, Class B | | | 324 | | | | 9,505 | |
| |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 1,224 | | | | 78,519 | |
| |
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Sweden–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Epiroc AB, Class A | | | 1,529 | | | $ | 37,986 | |
| |
EQT AB | | | 576 | | | | 30,516 | |
| |
Essity AB, Class B | | | 126 | | | | 4,080 | |
| |
Evolution AB(a) | | | 144 | | | | 23,320 | |
| |
Hexagon AB, Class B | | | 396 | | | | 6,383 | |
| |
Industrivarden AB, Class A | | | 5 | | | | 165 | |
| |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 396 | | | | 9,143 | |
| |
Sandvik AB | | | 1,456 | | | | 36,965 | |
| |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A | | | 1,619 | | | | 25,347 | |
| |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 378 | | | | 4,330 | |
| |
Swedbank AB, Class A | | | 216 | | | | 4,691 | |
| |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B | | | 5,218 | | | | 57,145 | |
| |
Telia Co. AB | | | 2,000 | | | | 7,872 | |
| |
Volvo AB, Class B | | | 846 | | | | 19,728 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 355,695 | |
| |
| | |
Switzerland–7.41% | | | | | | | | |
ABB Ltd. | | | 684 | | | | 22,689 | |
| |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 360 | | | | 29,905 | |
| |
Cie Financiere Richemont S.A. | | | 270 | | | | 33,478 | |
| |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | | 8,331 | | | | 86,913 | |
| |
Geberit AG | | | 50 | | | | 39,100 | |
| |
Holcim Ltd.(b) | | | 348 | | | | 17,336 | |
| |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Class R | | | 84 | | | | 26,501 | |
| |
Nestle S.A. | | | 2,806 | | | | 370,645 | |
| |
Novartis AG | | | 3,203 | | | | 265,065 | |
| |
Partners Group Holding AG | | | 34 | | | | 59,461 | |
| |
Roche Holding AG | | | 1,014 | | | | 392,837 | |
| |
Schindler Holding AG, PC | | | 101 | | | | 26,341 | |
| |
SGS S.A. | | | 7 | | | | 20,679 | |
| |
Sika AG | | | 18 | | | | 6,108 | |
| |
STMicroelectronics N.V. | | | 108 | | | | 5,117 | |
| |
Straumann Holding AG, Class R | | | 34 | | | | 70,782 | |
| |
Swisscom AG | | | 36 | | | | 19,622 | |
| |
UBS Group AG | | | 5,146 | | | | 93,869 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,586,448 | |
| |
| | |
Taiwan–4.16% | | | | | | | | |
ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 2,882 | | | | 20,520 | |
| |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 12,728 | |
| |
Catcher Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 11,620 | |
| |
Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 4,199 | |
| |
Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 1,100 | | | | 10,585 | |
| |
China Development Financial Holding Corp. | | | 10,000 | | | | 5,126 | |
| |
China Steel Corp. | | | 12,000 | | | | 14,588 | |
| |
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 335 | | | | 13,232 | |
| |
CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 10,000 | | | | 8,366 | |
| |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 17,687 | |
| |
Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. | | | 7,000 | | | | 25,333 | |
| |
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 5,811 | |
| |
Formosa Plastics Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 7,761 | |
| |
Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 2,200 | | | | 5,836 | |
| |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 25,000 | | | | 96,739 | |
| |
MediaTek, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 66,119 | |
| |
Mega Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 5,000 | | | | 6,012 | |
| |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | | 1,000 | | | | 3,075 | |
| |
Nanya Technology Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 4,806 | |
| |
Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 30,120 | |
| |
Pegatron Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 4,901 | |
| |
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
Taiwan–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Quanta Computer, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | $ | 14,046 | |
| |
Sea Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 134 | | | | 46,038 | |
| |
Taiwan Cement Corp. | | | 3,200 | | | | 5,558 | |
| |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | | | 2,907 | | | | 330,526 | |
| |
Uni-President Enterprises Corp. | | | 4,000 | | | | 9,606 | |
| |
United Microelectronics Corp., ADR | | | 6,653 | | | | 68,326 | |
| |
Wan Hai Lines Ltd. | | | 3,300 | | | | 19,177 | |
| |
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.(b) | | | 4,000 | | | | 14,015 | |
| |
Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 8,600 | | | | 7,658 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 890,114 | |
| |
| | |
Turkey–0.04% | | | | | | | | |
Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari TAS | | | 3,972 | | | | 8,131 | |
| |
| | |
United Kingdom–4.90% | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 1,152 | | | | 96,767 | |
| |
Aviva PLC | | | 2,429 | | | | 13,136 | |
| |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 738 | | | | 5,564 | |
| |
Barclays PLC | | | 11,336 | | | | 31,277 | |
| |
British American Tobacco PLC | | | 1,302 | | | | 45,282 | |
| |
BT Group PLC(b) | | | 12,002 | | | | 22,778 | |
| |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | | 360 | | | | 18,954 | |
| |
Compass Group PLC(b) | | | 1,655 | | | | 35,153 | |
| |
Diageo PLC | | | 3,995 | | | | 198,883 | |
| |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 1,421 | | | | 29,525 | |
| |
HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 3,329 | | | | 20,059 | |
| |
Imperial Brands PLC | | | 1,332 | | | | 28,140 | |
| |
Legal & General Group PLC | | | 1,026 | | | | 4,060 | |
| |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 22,258 | | | | 15,255 | |
| |
National Grid PLC | | | 5,002 | | | | 63,986 | |
| |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 2,987 | | | | 9,012 | |
| |
Prudential PLC | | | 2,141 | | | | 43,832 | |
| |
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 633 | | | | 51,345 | |
| |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A | | | 1,278 | | | | 29,332 | |
| |
Schroders PLC | | | 108 | | | | 5,356 | |
| |
SSE PLC | | | 612 | | | | 13,773 | |
| |
Standard Chartered PLC | | | 3,887 | | | | 26,348 | |
| |
Tesco PLC | | | 7,071 | | | | 26,149 | |
| |
Unilever PLC | | | 2,951 | | | | 157,928 | |
| |
Vodafone Group PLC | | | 38,182 | | | | 56,351 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,048,245 | |
| |
| | |
United States–0.99% | | | | | | | | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 756 | | | | 113,848 | |
| |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 53 | | | | 1,435 | |
| |
JBS S.A. | | | 1,700 | | | | 11,764 | |
| |
Stellantis N.V. | | | 1,278 | | | | 25,501 | |
| |
Swiss Re AG | | | 612 | | | | 59,351 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 211,899 | |
| |
| | |
Vietnam–0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 2 | | | | 8 | |
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $14,494,788) | | | | 16,589,257 | |
| |
| | |
Preferred Stocks–0.50% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Multinational–0.50% | | | | | | | | |
Harambee Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 279 | | | | 4,015 | |
| |
Lion Rock Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 25 | | | | 3,555 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
| | |
Multinational–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Lorenz Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 27 | | | $ | 3,400 | |
| |
Mt. Logan Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 116 | | | | 80,438 | |
| |
Thopas Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 52 | | | | 9,415 | |
| |
Turing Re Ltd., Series 2019-1, Pfd.(a)(c) | | | 886 | | | | 1,991 | |
| |
Viribus Re Ltd., Pfd.(c) | | | 38,090 | | | | 3,513 | |
| |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $254,198) | | | | | | | 106,327 | |
| |
| | |
| | Principal Amount | | | | |
|
Event-Linked Bonds–0.47% | |
| | |
Multinational–0.47% | | | | | | | | |
Alturas RE Segregated Account, Catastrophe Linked Notes, 12/31/2022(a)(c)(d) | | $ | 1,000 | | | | 0 | |
| |
Eden RE II Ltd., Class A, Catastrophe Linked Notes, 03/22/2023(a)(c)(d) | | | 720 | | | | 10,554 | |
| |
Limestone Re Ltd., Class A, Catastrophe Linked Notes, 09/09/2022(a)(c)(d) | | | 1,174 | | | | 6,114 | |
| |
Sector Re V Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A, Catastrophe Linked Notes, 03/01/2024(a)(c)(d) | | | 120,000 | | | | 82,136 | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Principal Amount | | | Value | |
| | |
Multinational–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Versutus Ltd., Catastrophe Linked Notes, 12/31/2022(c)(d) | | $ | 6,601 | | | $ | 2,684 | |
| |
Total Event-Linked Bonds (Cost $129,496) | | | | | | | 101,488 | |
| |
| | |
| | Shares | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds–11.18% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(e)(f) | | | 705,491 | | | | 705,491 | |
| |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(e)(f) | | | 880,169 | | | | 880,433 | |
| |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(e)(f) | | | 806,276 | | | | 806,276 | |
| |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $2,392,276) | | | | 2,392,200 | |
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–89.65% (Cost $17,270,758) | | | | 19,189,272 | |
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–10.35% | | | | 2,216,366 | |
| |
NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 21,405,638 | |
| |
Investment Abbreviations:
| | | | |
ADR | | – | | American Depositary Receipt |
GDR | | – | | Global Depositary Receipt |
PC | | – | | Participation Certificate |
Pfd. | | – | | Preferred |
REIT | | – | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $552,618, which represented 2.58% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3. |
(d) | Zero coupon bond issued at a discount. |
(e) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 507,570 | | | | $ | 6,782,788 | | | | $ | (6,584,867 | ) | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 705,491 | | | | $ | 295 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 362,484 | | | | | 4,844,848 | | | | | (4,326,821 | ) | | | | (40 | ) | | | | (38 | ) | | | | 880,433 | | | | | 210 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 580,080 | | | | | 7,751,757 | | | | | (7,525,561 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 806,276 | | | | | 128 | |
Total | | | $ | 1,450,134 | | | | $ | 19,379,393 | | | | $ | (18,437,249 | ) | | | $ | (40 | ) | | | $ | (38 | ) | | | | $2,392,200 | | | | $ | 633 | |
(f) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Open Exchange-Traded Index Options Written |
Description | | Type of Contract | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | Exercise Price | | Notional Value* | | Value |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Put | | 11/19/2021 | | 25 | | USD 1,175.00 | | USD 2,937,500 | | $ (7,187) |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Call | | 11/19/2021 | | 25 | | USD 1,310.00 | | USD 3,275,000 | | (8,875) |
Total Index Options Written | | | | | | | | | | | | $(16,062) |
* | Notional Value is calculated by multiplying the Number of Contracts by the Exercise Price by the multiplier. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Open Futures Contracts(a) | | | | | | |
Long Futures Contracts | | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Month | | Notional Value | | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Currency Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Dollar | | | 19 | | | December-2021 | | $ | 1,535,295 | | | $ | 34,529 | | | $ | 34,529 | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P/TSX 60 Index | | | 8 | | | December-2021 | | | 1,629,606 | | | | 44,941 | | | | 44,941 | |
Subtotal–Long Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | 79,470 | | | | 79,470 | |
Short Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | 50 | | | December-2021 | | | (3,155,000 | ) | | | 3,614 | | | | 3,614 | |
Total Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 83,084 | | | $ | 83,084 | |
(a) Futures contracts collateralized by $309,143 cash held with Merrill Lynch International, the futures commission merchant. | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Open Over-The-Counter Total Return Swap Agreements(a) | |
Counterparty | | Pay/ Receive | | Reference Entity | | Floating Rate Index | | Payment Frequency | | Number of Contracts | | Maturity Date | | | Notional Value | | | Upfront Payments Paid (Received) | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas S.A. | | Receive | | MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Index | | 1 Month USD LIBOR + 0.260% | | Monthly | | 768 | | | January–2022 | | | | USD 1,648,412 | | | $– | | $ | 42,417 | | | $ | 42,417 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | Receive | | MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Daily Net Total Return Index | | 1 Month USD LIBOR + 0.830% | | Monthly | | 353 | | | December–2021 | | | | USD 729,181 | | | – | | | 741 | | | | 741 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | Receive | | MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Daily Net Total Return Index | | 1 Month USD LIBOR + 1.150% | | Monthly | | 534 | | | November–2021 | | | | USD 1,103,068 | | | – | | | 1,121 | | | | 1,121 | |
Total – Total Return Swap Agreements | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | $ | 44,279 | | | $ | 44,279 | |
(a) The Fund receives or pays payments based on any positive or negative return on the Reference Entity, respectively. | | | | | | | | | | | |
Abbreviations:
| | |
|
LIBOR –London Interbank Offered Rate |
USD –U.S. Dollar |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
13 Invesco Advantage International Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $14,878,482) | | $ | 16,797,072 | |
| |
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $2,392,276) | | | 2,392,200 | |
| |
Other investments: Variation margin receivable – futures contracts | | | 1,773,948 | |
| |
Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements – OTC | | | 44,279 | |
| |
Deposits with brokers: Cash collateral – exchange-traded futures contracts | | | 309,143 | |
| |
Cash | | | 90,115 | |
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $12,896) | | | 12,638 | |
| |
Receivable for: Fund shares sold | | | 24,582 | |
| |
Dividends | | | 76,754 | |
| |
Interest | | | 360 | |
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 7,436 | |
| |
Other assets | | | 38,729 | |
| |
Total assets | | | 21,567,256 | |
| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Other investments: Options written, at value (premiums received $74,023) | | | 16,062 | |
| |
Swaps payable – OTC | | | 1,340 | |
| |
Payable for: Fund shares reacquired | | | 9,596 | |
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 12,757 | |
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 114,427 | |
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 7,436 | |
| |
Total liabilities | | | 161,618 | |
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 21,405,638 | |
| |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 17,109,406 | |
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 4,296,232 | |
| |
| | $21,405,638 | |
| |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 12,502,107 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 3,350,417 | |
| |
Class R | | $ | 4,359,707 | |
| |
Class Y | | $ | 1,178,402 | |
| |
Class R5 | | $ | 13,111 | |
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,894 | |
| |
|
Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 934,738 | |
| |
Class C | | | 259,747 | |
| |
Class R | | | 329,643 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 87,232 | |
| |
Class R5 | | | 974 | |
| |
Class R6 | | | 140 | |
| |
Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.37 | |
| |
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $13.37 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 14.15 | |
| |
Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 12.90 | |
| |
Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.23 | |
| |
Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.51 | |
| |
Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.46 | |
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.53 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
14 Invesco Advantage International Fund
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 57,568 | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $51,535) | | | 538,128 | |
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 633 | |
| |
Total investment income | | | 596,329 | |
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 105,832 | |
| |
Custodian fees | | | 47,978 | |
| |
Distribution fees: Class A | | | 28,194 | |
| |
Class C | | | 36,460 | |
| |
Class R | | | 22,650 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 57,718 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 11 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 2 | |
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 23,412 | |
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 73,552 | |
| |
Professional services fees | | | 106,248 | |
| |
Other | | | 25,320 | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 527,377 | |
| |
Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (303,280 | ) |
| |
Net expenses | | | 224,097 | |
| |
Net investment income | | | 372,232 | |
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $5,007) | | | 2,040,580 | |
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (38 | ) |
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (3,626 | ) |
| |
Futures contracts | | | 429,003 | |
| |
Option contracts written | | | 43,394 | |
| |
Swap agreements | | | 439,117 | |
| |
| | 2,948,430 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 537,660 | |
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (40 | ) |
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (1,409 | ) |
| |
Futures contracts | | | 138,229 | |
| |
Option contracts written | | | 57,961 | |
| |
Swap agreements | | | 135,076 | |
| |
| | 867,477 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 3,815,907 | |
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 4,188,139 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
15 Invesco Advantage International Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 372,232 | | | $ | 495,366 | |
| |
Net realized gain | | | 2,948,430 | | | | 692,803 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 867,477 | | | | (4,788,977 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,188,139 | | | | (3,600,808 | ) |
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (8,308 | ) | | | (368,895 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (2,808 | ) | | | (19,719 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | (3,184 | ) | | | (19,406 | ) |
| |
Class Y | | | (732 | ) | | | (8,268 | ) |
| |
Class R5 | | | (9 | ) | | | (61 | ) |
| |
Class R6 | | | (1 | ) | | | (63 | ) |
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (15,042 | ) | | | (416,412 | ) |
| |
| | |
Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | 212,515 | | | | (50,065,965 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (619,837 | ) | | | (5,740 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | (110,212 | ) | | | 405,109 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 65,517 | | | | (516,154 | ) |
| |
Class R6 | | | (2 | ) | | | (9,024 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (452,019 | ) | | | (50,191,774 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 3,721,078 | | | | (54,208,994 | ) |
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 17,684,560 | | | | 71,893,554 | |
| |
End of year | | $ | 21,405,638 | | | $ | 17,684,560 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net
investment
income(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return (b)
| | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | | $ | 0.25 | | | | $ | 2.30 | | | | $ | 2.55 | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | | $ | 13.37 | | | | | 23.54 | %(e) | | | $ | 12,502 | | | | | 0.87 | %(e) | | | | 2.27 | %(e) | | | | 1.89 | %(e) | | | | 141 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.90 | | | | | 0.12 | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.83 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | 9,934 | | | | | 0.94 | | | | | 1.74 | | | | | 1.08 | | | | | 238 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | | 10.57 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.82 | | | | | 0.91 | | | | | 0.00 | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 10.90 | | | | | 9.51 | | | | | 63,878 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 1.53 | | | | | 0.91 | | | | | 43 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | | 11.62 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | 10.57 | | | | | (6.98 | ) | | | | 60,916 | | | | | 1.17 | | | | | 1.49 | | | | | 1.48 | | | | | 126 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | | 10.49 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 1.48 | | | | | 1.63 | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | 11.62 | | | | | 16.26 | | | | | 64,323 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.41 | | | | | 54 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 10.52 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | 2.25 | | | | | 2.39 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 12.90 | | | | | 22.72 | | | | | 3,350 | | | | | 1.62 | | | | | 3.04 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 141 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.66 | | | | | 0.04 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.52 | | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | | 3,241 | | | | | 1.65 | | | | | 2.49 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 238 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | | 10.42 | | | | | 0.02 | | | | | 0.80 | | | | | 0.82 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 10.66 | | | | | 8.73 | | | | | 3,294 | | | | | 1.89 | | | | | 2.43 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 43 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | | 11.50 | | | | | 0.08 | | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | 10.42 | | | | | (7.72 | ) | | | | 3,649 | | | | | 1.92 | | | | | 2.62 | | | | | 0.73 | | | | | 126 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | | 10.41 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.54 | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | 11.50 | | | | | 15.42 | | | | | 1,701 | | | | | 1.85 | | | | | 2.98 | | | | | 0.67 | | | | | 54 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 10.74 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 2.29 | | | | | 2.50 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 13.23 | | | | | 23.27 | | | | | 4,360 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 2.54 | | | | | 1.64 | | | | | 141 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.83 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.74 | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | 3,607 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 1.99 | | | | | 0.88 | | | | | 238 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | | 10.52 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 0.82 | | | | | 0.89 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 10.83 | | | | | 9.35 | | | | | 3,266 | | | | | 1.39 | | | | | 1.94 | | | | | 0.66 | | | | | 43 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | | 11.58 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | 10.52 | | | | | (7.29 | ) | | | | 2,513 | | | | | 1.42 | | | | | 2.15 | | | | | 1.23 | | | | | 126 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | | 10.47 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.60 | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | 11.58 | | | | | 16.03 | | | | | 2,533 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 2.57 | | | | | 1.17 | | | | | 54 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 10.91 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 2.33 | | | | | 2.61 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 13.51 | | | | | 23.92 | | | | | 1,178 | | | | | 0.62 | | | | | 2.04 | | | | | 2.14 | | | | | 141 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.95 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | 0.02 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.91 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 890 | | | | | 0.71 | | | | | 1.49 | | | | | 1.31 | | | | | 238 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | | 10.60 | | | | | 0.11 | | | | | 0.82 | | | | | 0.93 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 10.95 | | | | | 9.67 | | | | | 1,433 | | | | | 0.99 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 1.06 | | | | | 43 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | | 11.65 | | | | | 0.19 | | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | 10.60 | | | | | (6.86 | ) | | | | 450 | | | | | 1.02 | | | | | 1.63 | | | | | 1.63 | | | | | 126 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | | 10.51 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.64 | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | 11.65 | | | | | 16.41 | | | | | 271 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 2.65 | | | | | 1.57 | | | | | 54 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 10.88 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 2.31 | | | | | 2.59 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 13.46 | | | | | 23.80 | | | | | 13 | | | | | 0.62 | | | | | 1.85 | | | | | 2.14 | | | | | 141 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.91 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | 0.03 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.88 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 0.66 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 238 | |
Period ended 10/31/19(f) | | | | 10.27 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 0.59 | | | | | 0.64 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 10.91 | | | | | 6.23 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 1.94 | (g) | | | | 1.26 | (g) | | | | 1.11 | (g) | | | | 43 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 10.93 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 2.33 | | | | | 2.61 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 13.53 | | | | | 23.88 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 0.62 | | | | | 1.85 | | | | | 2.14 | | | | | 141 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 10.96 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | 0.03 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 10.93 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | 1.34 | | | | | 238 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | | 10.59 | | | | | 0.12 | | | | | 0.83 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | - | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 10.96 | | | | | 9.88 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 0.89 | | | | | 1.21 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | 43 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | | 11.65 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | 10.59 | | | | | (6.84 | ) | | | | 10 | | | | | 0.92 | | | | | 1.24 | | | | | 1.74 | | | | | 126 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | | 10.51 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 1.48 | | | | | 1.66 | | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | | - | | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | | 11.65 | | | | | 16.60 | | | | | 12 | | | | | 0.85 | | | | | 1.21 | | | | | 1.66 | | | | | 54 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds were 0.14%, 0.17% and 0.15% for the years ended October 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(e) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.23% for the year ended October 31, 2021. |
(f) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Advantage International Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
Prior to February 10, 2020, the Fund sought to gain exposure to Regulation S securities primarily through investments in the Invesco Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund (Cayman) Ltd. (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary by the Fund that was organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Effective February 10, 2020, the Subsidiary liquidated and ceased operations. For the period November 1, 2019 through February 10, 2020, the Subsidiary operations were consolidated on the Statement of Operations, Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the Financial Highlights.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from |
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| settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
J. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with
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| forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
K. | Futures Contracts — The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
L. | Call Options Purchased and Written – The Fund may write call options and/or buy call options. A covered call option gives the purchaser of such option the right to buy, and the writer the obligation to sell, the underlying security or foreign currency at the stated exercise price during the option period. An uncovered call option exists without the ownership of the underlying security. Options written by the Fund normally will have expiration dates between three and nine months from the date written. The exercise price of a call option may be below, equal to, or above the current market value of the underlying security at the time the option is written. |
Additionally, the Fund may enter into an option on a swap agreement, also called a “swaption”. A swaption is an option that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a swap on a future date in exchange for paying a market-based premium. A receiver swaption gives the owner the right to receive the total return of a specified asset, reference rate or index. Swaptions also include options that allow an existing swap to be terminated or extended by one of the Counterparties.
When the Fund writes a call option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as an asset and an equivalent liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the liability is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current market value of the option written. If a written call option expires on the stipulated expiration date, or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or a loss if the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written call option is exercised, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options written are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Option contracts written. The risk in writing an uncovered call option is that the Fund may incur significant losses if the value of the written security exceeds the exercise price of the option.
When the Fund buys a call option, an amount equal to the premium paid by the Fund is recorded as an investment on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the investment is subsequently “marked-to-market” to reflect the current value of the option purchased. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on call options purchased are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased.
M. | Put Options Purchased and Written – The Fund may purchase and write put options including options on securities indexes, or foreign currency and/or futures contracts. By purchasing a put option, the Fund obtains the right (but not the obligation) to sell the option’s underlying instrument at a fixed strike price. In return for this right, the Fund pays an option premium. The option’s underlying instrument may be a security, securities index, or a futures contract. Put options may be used by the Fund to hedge securities it owns by locking in a minimum price at which the Fund can sell. If security prices fall, the put option could be exercised to offset all or a portion of the Fund’s resulting losses. At the same time, because the maximum the Fund has at risk is the cost of the option, purchasing put options does not eliminate the potential for the Fund to profit from an increase in the value of the underlying portfolio securities. The Fund may write put options to earn additional income in the form of option premiums if it expects the price of the underlying instrument to remain stable or rise during the option period so that the option will not be exercised. The risk in this strategy is that the price of the underlying securities may decline by an amount greater than the premium received. Put options written are reported as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on put options purchased and put options written are included in the Statement of Operations as Net realized gain (loss) from and Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of Investment securities and Option contracts written, respectively. A risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. In addition, there can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased. |
N. | Swap Agreements – The Fund may enter into various swap transactions, including interest rate, total return, index, currency and credit default swap contracts (“CDS”) for investment purposes or to manage interest rate, currency or credit risk. Such transactions are agreements between Counterparties. A swap agreement may be negotiated bilaterally and traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) between two parties (“uncleared/ OTC”) or, in some instances, must be transacted through a future commission merchant (“FCM”) and cleared through a clearinghouse that serves as a central Counterparty (“centrally cleared swap”). These agreements may contain among other conditions, events of default and termination events, and various covenants and representations such as provisions that require the Fund to maintain a pre-determined level of net assets, and/ or provide limits regarding the decline of the Fund’s NAV over specific periods of time. If the Fund were to trigger such provisions and have open derivative positions at that time, the Counterparty may be able to terminate such agreement and request immediate payment in an amount equal to the net liability positions, if any. |
Interest rate, total return, index, and currency swap agreements are two-party contracts entered into primarily to exchange the returns (or differentials in rates of returns) earned or realized on particular predetermined investments or instruments. The gross returns to be exchanged or “swapped” between the parties are calculated with respect to a notional amount, i.e., the return on or increase in value of a particular dollar amount invested at a particular interest rate or return of an underlying asset, in a particular foreign currency, or in a “basket” of securities representing a particular index.
In a centrally cleared swap, the Fund’s ultimate Counterparty is a central clearinghouse. The Fund initially will enter into centrally cleared swaps through an executing broker. When a fund enters into a centrally cleared swap, it must deliver to the central Counterparty (via the FCM) an amount referred to as “initial margin.” Initial margin requirements are determined by the central Counterparty, but an FCM may require additional initial margin above the amount required by the central Counterparty. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into centrally cleared swaps are satisfied by cash or securities as collateral at the FCM. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated on the Schedule of Investments and cash deposited is recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. During the term of a cleared swap agreement, a “variation margin” amount may be required to be paid by the Fund or may be received by the Fund, based on the daily change in price of the underlying reference instrument subject to the swap agreement and is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities until the centrally cleared swap is terminated at which time a realized gain or loss is recorded.
A CDS is an agreement between Counterparties to exchange the credit risk of an issuer. A buyer of a CDS is said to buy protection by paying a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and in some situations an upfront payment to the seller of the CDS. If a defined credit event occurs (such as payment default or
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bankruptcy), the Fund as a protection buyer would cease paying its fixed payment, the Fund would deliver eligible bonds issued by the reference entity to the seller, and the seller would pay the full notional value, or the “par value”, of the referenced obligation to the Fund. A seller of a CDS is said to sell protection and thus would receive a fixed payment over the life of the agreement and an upfront payment, if applicable. If a credit event occurs, the Fund as a protection seller would cease to receive the fixed payment stream, the Fund would pay the buyer “par value” or the full notional value of the referenced obligation, and the Fund would receive the eligible bonds issued by the reference entity. In turn, these bonds may be sold in order to realize a recovery value. Alternatively, the seller of the CDS and its Counterparty may agree to net the notional amount and the market value of the bonds and make a cash payment equal to the difference to the buyer of protection. If no credit event occurs, the Fund receives the fixed payment over the life of the agreement. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the CDS. In connection with these agreements, cash and securities may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default under the swap agreement or bankruptcy/insolvency of a party to the swap agreement. If a Counterparty becomes bankrupt or otherwise fails to perform its obligations due to financial difficulties, the Fund may experience significant delays in obtaining any recovery in a bankruptcy or other reorganization proceeding. The Fund may obtain only limited recovery or may obtain no recovery in such circumstances. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from Counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the Counterparty and by the designation of collateral by the Counterparty to cover the Fund’s exposure to the Counterparty.
Implied credit spreads represent the current level at which protection could be bought or sold given the terms of the existing CDS contract and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk of the CDS. An implied spread that has widened or increased since entry into the initial contract may indicate a deteriorating credit profile and increased risk of default for the reference entity. A declining or narrowing spread may indicate an improving credit profile or decreased risk of default for the reference entity. Alternatively, credit spreads may increase or decrease reflecting the general tolerance for risk in the credit markets.
An interest rate swap is an agreement between Counterparties pursuant to which the parties exchange a floating rate payment for a fixed rate payment based on a specified notional amount.
A total return swap is an agreement in which one party makes payments based on a set rate, either fixed or variable, while the other party makes payments based on the return of an underlying asset, which includes both the income generated and capital gains, if any. The unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on total return swaps includes dividends on the underlying securities and financing rate payable from the Counterparty. At the maturity date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the underlying reference less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Fund would receive payments based on any positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a negative total return. As the payer, the Fund would owe payments on any net positive total return, and would receive payment in the event of a negative total return.
Changes in the value of centrally cleared and OTC swap agreements are recognized as unrealized gains (losses) in the Statement of Operations by “marking to market” on a daily basis to reflect the value of the swap agreement at the end of each trading day. Payments received or paid at the beginning of the agreement are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and may be referred to as upfront payments. The Fund accrues for the fixed payment stream and amortizes upfront payments, if any, on swap agreements on a daily basis with the net amount, recorded as a component of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of a swap agreement is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. The Fund segregates cash or liquid securities having a value at least equal to the amount of the potential obligation of a Fund under any swap transaction. Cash held as collateral is recorded as deposits with brokers on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, lack of liquidity and elements of credit, market, and Counterparty risk in excess of amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that a swap is difficult to sell or liquidate; the Counterparty does not honor its obligations under the agreement and unfavorable interest rates and market fluctuations. It is possible that developments in the swaps market, including potential government regulation, could adversely affect the Fund’s ability to terminate existing swap agreements or to realize amounts to be received under such agreements. Additionally, an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) includes credit related contingent features which allow Counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event that, for example, the Fund’s net assets decline by a stated percentage or the Fund fails to meet the terms of its ISDA master agreements, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the Counterparty. As there is no limit on how much the price of the security can increase, the Fund’s exposure is unlimited.
O. | LIBOR Risk - The Fund may invest in financial instruments that utilize LIBOR as the reference or benchmark rate for variable interest rate calculations. On July 27, 2017, the head of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. Although many LIBOR rates will be phased out at the end of 2021 as originally intended, a selection of widely used USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published until June 2023 in order to assist with the transition. There remains uncertainty regarding the effect of the LIBOR transition process and therefore any impact of a transition away from LIBOR on the Fund or the instruments in which the Fund invests cannot yet be determined. There is no assurance that the composition or characteristics of any alternative reference rate will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that instruments using an alternative rate will have the same volume or liquidity. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR and the adoption of alternative reference rates could result in losses to the Fund. |
P. | Leverage Risk - Leverage exists when the Fund can lose more than it originally invests because it purchases or sells an instrument or enters into a transaction without investing an amount equal to the full economic exposure of the instrument or transaction. |
Q. | Other Risks - Active trading of portfolio securities may result in added expenses, a lower return and increased tax liability. |
R. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
| | | | |
Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
| |
Up to $500 million | | | 0.490% | |
| |
Next $500 million | | | 0.470% | |
| |
Next $4.0 billion | | | 0.440% | |
| |
Over $5.0 billion | | | 0.420% | |
| |
* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.49%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least February 28, 2023, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 0.85%, 1.60%, 1.10%, 0.60%, 0.60% and 0.60%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on February 28, 2023. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. To the extent that the annualized expense ratio does not exceed the expense limit, the Adviser will retain its ability to be reimbursed for such fee waivers or reimbursements prior to the end of each fiscal year.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $105,832, reimbursed fund level expenses of $139,554 and reimbursed class level expenses of $32,728, $9,830, $12,100, $3,059, $11 and $2 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $13,999 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $0 and $0 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3 –Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
Level 1 - Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets.
Level 2 - Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others.
Level 3 - Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information.
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | - | | | $ | 746,010 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 746,010 | |
Austria | | | - | | | | 7,618 | | | | - | | | | 7,618 | |
Belgium | | | - | | | | 63,998 | | | | - | | | | 63,998 | |
Brazil | | | 314,243 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 314,243 | |
Chile | | | 19,813 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 19,813 | |
China | | | 648,979 | | | | 1,487,324 | | | | 1,157 | | | | 2,137,460 | |
Denmark | | | - | | | | 582,734 | | | | - | | | | 582,734 | |
Finland | | | - | | | | 173,462 | | | | - | | | | 173,462 | |
France | | | - | | | | 1,207,594 | | | | - | | | | 1,207,594 | |
Germany | | | 1,204 | | | | 1,141,576 | | | | - | | | | 1,142,780 | |
Greece | | | - | | | | 13,651 | | | | - | | | | 13,651 | |
Hong Kong | | | - | | | | 499,541 | | | | - | | | | 499,541 | |
Hungary | | | - | | | | 26,169 | | | | - | | | | 26,169 | |
Indonesia | | | - | | | | 69,662 | | | | - | | | | 69,662 | |
Ireland | | | 4,086 | | | | 101,676 | | | | - | | | | 105,762 | |
Italy | | | - | | | | 143,077 | | | | - | | | | 143,077 | |
Japan | | | - | | | | 2,572,735 | | | | - | | | | 2,572,735 | |
Luxembourg | | | - | | | | 24,905 | | | | - | | | | 24,905 | |
Malaysia | | | - | | | | 72,080 | | | | - | | | | 72,080 | |
Mexico | | | 136,959 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 136,959 | |
Multinational | | | - | | | | - | | | | 207,815 | | | | 207,815 | |
Netherlands | | | 4,703 | | | | 921,792 | | | | - | | | | 926,495 | |
Philippines | | | - | | | | 15,321 | | | | - | | | | 15,321 | |
Poland | | | - | | | | 27,792 | | | | - | | | | 27,792 | |
Russia | | | 310,826 | | | | 29,168 | | | | - | | | | 339,994 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | - | | | | 4,476 | | | | - | | | | 4,476 | |
Singapore | | | - | | | | 24,630 | | | | - | | | | 24,630 | |
South Africa | | | 7,787 | | | | 184,704 | | | | - | | | | 192,491 | |
South Korea | | | - | | | | 524,092 | | | | - | | | | 524,092 | |
Spain | | | - | | | | 373,173 | | | | - | | | | 373,173 | |
Sweden | | | - | | | | 355,695 | | | | - | | | | 355,695 | |
Switzerland | | | - | | | | 1,586,448 | | | | - | | | | 1,586,448 | |
Taiwan | | | 478,642 | | | | 411,472 | | | | - | | | | 890,114 | |
Turkey | | | - | | | | 8,131 | | | | - | | | | 8,131 | |
United Kingdom | | | 32,727 | | | | 1,015,518 | | | | - | | | | 1,048,245 | |
United States | | | 13,199 | | | | 198,700 | | | | - | | | | 211,899 | |
Vietnam | | | - | | | | 8 | | | | - | | | | 8 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 2,392,200 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,392,200 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | | 4,365,368 | | | | 14,614,932 | | | | 208,972 | | | | 19,189,272 | |
Other Investments - Assets* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 83,084 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 83,084 | |
Swap Agreements | | | - | | | | 44,279 | | | | - | | | | 44,279 | |
| | | | |
| | | 83,084 | | | | 44,279 | | | | - | | | | 127,363 | |
Other Investments - Liabilities* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options Written | | | (16,062 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (16,062 | ) |
Total Other Investments | | | 67,022 | | | | 44,279 | | | | - | | | | 111,301 | |
Total Investments | | | $4,432,390 | | | | $14,659,211 | | | | $208,972 | | | | $19,300,573 | |
* | Futures contracts and swap agreements are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Options written are shown at value. |
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Fund had a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the reporting period in relation to net assets.
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The following is a reconciliation of the fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) during the year ended October 31, 2021:
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| | Value 10/31/20 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Accrued Discounts/ Premiums | | | Realized Gain | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Value 10/31/21 | |
Preferred Stocks | | $ | 320,343 | | | $ | - | | | $ | (156,848 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 24,612 | | | $ | (81,780 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 106,327 | |
Event - Linked Bonds | | | 92,649 | | | | - | | | | (8,312 | ) | | | - | | | | 723 | | | | 16,428 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 101,488 | |
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests | | | - | | | | 1,781 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (4,040 | ) | | | 3,416 | | | | - | | | | 1,157 | |
Total | | $ | 412,992 | | | $ | 1,781 | | | $ | (165,160 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | 25,335 | | | $ | (69,392 | ) | | $ | 3,416 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 208,972 | |
Securities determined to be Level 3 at the end of the reporting period were valued primarily by utilizing quotes from a third-party vendor pricing service. A significant change in third-party pricing information could result in a significantly lower or higher value in Level 3 investments.
NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an ISDA Master Agreement under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End
The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of October 31, 2021:
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| | Value | |
Derivative Assets | | Currency Risk | | | Equity Risk | | | Total | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts - Exchange-Traded(a) | | $ | 34,529 | | | $ | 48,555 | | | $ | 83,084 | |
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Unrealized appreciation on swap agreements - OTC | | | - | | | | 44,279 | | | | 44,279 | |
Total Derivative Assets | | | 34,529 | | | | 92,834 | | | | 127,363 | |
Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements | | | (34,529 | ) | | | (48,555 | ) | | | (83,084 | ) |
Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements | | $ | - | | | $ | 44,279 | | | $ | 44,279 | |
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(a) | The daily variation margin receivable at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
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| | Value | |
Derivative Liabilities | | Currency Risk | | | Equity Risk | | | Total | |
Options written, at value - Exchange-Traded | | $ | - | | | $ | (16,062 | ) | | $ | (16,062 | ) |
Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements | | | - | | | | 16,062 | | | | 16,062 | |
Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of October 31, 2021.
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| | Financial Derivative Assets | | | Financial Derivative Liabilities | | | | | | Collateral (Received)/Pledged | | | | |
Counterparty | | Swap Agreements | | | Swap Agreements | | | Net Value of Derivatives | | | Non-Cash | | | Cash | | | Net Amount | |
BNP Paribas S.A. | | $ | 42,417 | | | $ | (382 | ) | | $ | 42,035 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 42,035 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 741 | | | | (315 | ) | | | 426 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 426 | |
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 1,121 | | | | (643 | ) | | | 478 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 478 | |
Total | | $ | 44,279 | | | $ | (1,340 | ) | | $ | 42,939 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 42,939 | |
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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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| | Location of Gain on Statement of Operations | |
| | Currency Risk | | | Equity Risk | | | Total | |
Realized Gain: Futures contracts | | $ | 42,420 | | | $ | 386,583 | | | $ | 429,003 | |
Options written | | | - | | | | 43,394 | | | | 43,394 | |
Swap agreements | | | - | | | | 439,117 | | | | 439,117 | |
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 45,670 | | | | 92,559 | | | | 138,229 | |
Options written | | | - | | | | 57,961 | | | | 57,961 | |
Swap agreements | | | - | | | | 135,076 | | | | 135,076 | |
Total | | | $88,090 | | | | $1,154,690 | | | | $1,242,780 | |
The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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| | Futures Contracts | | | Index Options Written | | | | | | Swap Agreements | |
Average notional value | | | $3,274,455 | | | | $7,193,125 | | | | | | | | $4,149,900 | |
Average contracts | | | - | | | | 43 | | | | | | | | - | |
NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $164.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Long-term capital gain | | $ | 15,042 | | | $ | 416,412 | |
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Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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| | 2021 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 1,746,438 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 754,704 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 1,799,110 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 1,073 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (5,093 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 17,109,406 | |
Total net assets | | $ | 21,405,638 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, passive foreign investment companies, futures contracts, options contracts and swap agreements.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $22,482,424 and $22,187,036, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 2,622,608 | |
| |
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (823,498 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 1,799,110 | |
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $17,501,463.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies, swap agreements and equalization payments, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $282,667, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $545,403 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $262,736. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended October 31, 2021 | | | Year ended October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Class A | | | 265,567 | | | | $3,466,204 | | | | 236,032 | | | | $2,539,796 | |
| |
Class C | | | 52,280 | | | | 661,111 | | | | 80,417 | | | | 845,253 | |
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Class R | | | 97,739 | | | | 1,239,930 | | | | 117,852 | | | | 1,265,985 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 20,242 | | | | 261,063 | | | | 39,742 | | | | 367,333 | |
| |
Class R6 | | | 10 | | | | 130 | | | | 140 | | | | 1,500 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class A | | | 668 | | | | 8,294 | | | | 4,863 | | | | 55,103 | |
| |
Class C | | | 231 | | | | 2,785 | | | | 1,776 | | | | 19,657 | |
| |
Class R | | | 259 | | | | 3,184 | | | | 1,720 | | | | 19,343 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 57 | | | | 714 | | | | 720 | | | | 8,205 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class A | | | 12,864 | | | | 163,378 | | | | 2,605 | | | | 28,708 | |
| |
Class C | | | (13,269 | ) | | | (163,378 | ) | | | (2,680 | ) | | | (28,708 | ) |
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| | | | |
Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class A | | | (261,679 | ) | | | (3,425,361 | ) | | | (5,186,883 | ) | | | (52,689,572 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (87,451 | ) | | | (1,120,355 | ) | | | (80,549 | ) | | | (841,942 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | (104,357 | ) | | | (1,353,326 | ) | | | (85,304 | ) | | | (880,219 | ) |
| |
Class Y | | | (14,619 | ) | | | (196,260 | ) | | | (89,689 | ) | | | (891,692 | ) |
| |
Class R6 | | | (10 | ) | | | (132 | ) | | | (1,000 | ) | | | (10,524 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (31,468 | ) | | | $(452,019 | ) | | | (4,960,238 | ) | | | $(50,191,774 | ) |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Advantage International Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Advantage International Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Financial Highlights |
For each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2021 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer Total Return Bond Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco Advantage International Fund) as of and for the year ended October 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to October 31, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 21, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, brokers and portfolio company investees; when replies were not received from brokers or portfolio company investees, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | | | ACTUAL | | HYPOTHETICAL (5% annual return before expenses) | | |
| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.80 | | $4.53 | | $1,020.72 | | $4.53 | | 0.89% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.70 | | 8.33 | | 1,016.94 | | 8.34 | | 1.64 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.50 | | 5.80 | | 1,019.46 | | 5.80 | | 1.14 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.40 | | 3.26 | | 1,021.98 | | 3.26 | | 0.64 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.50 | | 3.26 | | 1,021.98 | | 3.26 | | 0.64 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.40 | | 3.26 | | 1,021.98 | | 3.26 | | 0.64 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Advantage International Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC, Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal
process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is
part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. Fund Investment Performance
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one and three year periods and the second quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods, and below the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board noted that, prior to November 18, 2019, the Fund was sub-advised by Barings. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board further considered that the Fund had changed its name, investment strategy and index against which
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future performance will be compared on February 28, 2020 and that performance results prior to such date reflected that of the Fund’s former strategy. As a result, the Board did not consider past performance of the Fund to be particularly relevant. The Board considered information provided regarding the more recent performance of the Fund utilizing the new strategy as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee schedule was reduced at certain breakpoint levels effective in 2020. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that there were only five funds (including the Fund) in the expense group.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other similarly managed mutual funds or client accounts.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund may benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the
Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year–end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 265,972 | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
| * | The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson –1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961
Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management-Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava,Jr-1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis –1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees-(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | | 186 | | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | | 186 | | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern -1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | | 186 | | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli–1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | | 186 | | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort –1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | | 186 | | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | | 186 | | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers |
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Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
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Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G.McGreevey -1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
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Adrien Deberghes- 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
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Crissie M. Wisdom -1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
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Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds.
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Investment Adviser Invesco Advisers, Inc. 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Distributor Invesco Distributors, Inc. 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Auditors PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund
Nasdaq:
A: ASIAX ∎ C: ASICX ∎ Y: ASIYX ∎ R6: ASISX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index, the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 8.97 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 8.16 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 9.28 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 9.44 | |
MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index▼ (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index) | | | 15.83 | |
Lipper Pacific ex-Japan Funds Index∎ (Peer Group Index) | | | 12.18 | |
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Source(s):▼RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Lipper Inc. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector
and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on our bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our earnings, quality and valuation (EQV) process.
The Fund underperformed its broad market/style-specific benchmark, the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index, for the fiscal year primarily driven by market allocation. Underweight exposure to and stock selection in the financials sector was the largest detractor from relative return. Lack of exposure to select benchmark index names, including Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Australia Bank and India-based ICICI Bank hampered relative results. Fund holdings in the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors underperformed those of the broad market/style-specific benchmark index, detracting from relative results. An overweight to the consumer discretionary sector and an underweight to the industrials sector were also a drag on relative performance. Within the consumer discretionary sector, weakness was seen in China-based private educational services company New Oriental Education & Technology and Macau-based hotel and casino operator Galaxy Entertainment. During the fiscal year, we exited the Fund’s small position in New Oriental Education & Technology prior to new government regulations requiring private tutoring institutions to register as non-profit institutions and discontinue weekend and holiday classes. Galaxy Entertainment was negatively impacted by pandemic-related travel restrictions and possible new government regulations within
the industry. Geographically, Fund holdings in Australia and India underperformed those of the benchmark index and were among the largest relative detractors. Underweight exposure to both countries also had a negative impact on relative Fund returns. In a rising equity market environment, the Fund’s cash exposure detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark. It is important to note that cash is a residual of our bottom-up investment process and not the result of any top-down tactical asset allocation or risk-management allocation decision.
In contrast, stock selection in the information technology (IT) and real estate sectors contributed to the Fund’s relative performance versus the broad market/style-specific benchmark. Within IT, US-based Broadcom (formerly Singapore-based Avago Technologies) was a key contributor to absolute and relative performance. The company has benefited from strong semiconductor demand. In real estate, Thailand-based Central Pattana contributed favorably to relative return. The Fund’s holdings in the health care and communication services sectors outperformed those of the benchmark index, adding to relative results. Underweight exposure to both sectors was beneficial as well. On a geographic basis, stock selection in Indonesia and China were among the largest contributors to the Fund’s relative results. An overweight to Indonesia, an underweight to China and exposure to the US also benefited the Fund’s relative performance.
During the fiscal year, we continued to look for opportunities to improve the growth potential and quality of the Fund’s portfolio by adding companies based on our EQV outlook for each company. We added several new holdings, including Indonesia-based pharmaceutical and consumer health company Kalbe Farma, South Korea-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) company Douzone Bizon and China-based auto glass manufacturer Fuyao Glass Industry. We sold several holdings, including China-based companies, Shanghai International Airport, shopping platform Meituan and spirits maker Kweichow Moutai.
As always, we remain focused on a bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our EQV-focused investment process. We continue to look for high-quality growth companies that we believe exhibit the following characteristics: strong organic revenue growth; high returns on capital; pricing power; strong balance sheets; cash generation; effective capital allocation and reasonable valuations. In addition, we continue to favor companies that we expect to be resilient in weak economic environments. Our balanced EQV-focused approach aligns with our goal of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund.
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Portfolio manager(s):
Brent Bates
Steve Cao - Lead
Mark Jason
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: Lipper Inc.
2 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/3/97) | | | 8.84 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.88 | |
5 Years | | | 8.28 | |
1 Year | | | 2.97 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/3/97) | | | 8.83 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.84 | |
5 Years | | | 8.69 | |
1 Year | | | 7.16 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/3/08) | | | 11.21 | % |
10 Years | | | 8.76 | |
5 Years | | | 9.80 | |
1 Year | | | 9.28 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 8.70 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.94 | |
1 Year | | | 9.44 | |
Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y shares and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of Asia Pacific region stock markets, excluding Japan. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper Pacific ex-Japan Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of Pacific region ex-Japan funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Information Technology | | | | 19.75 | % |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 17.77 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 14.96 | |
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Real Estate | | | | 13.12 | |
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Financials | | | | 12.32 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 8.30 | |
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Health Care | | | | 3.40 | |
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Industrials | | | | 3.11 | |
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Materials | | | | 2.34 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 4.93 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | | 6.38 | % |
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2. | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | | 5.30 | |
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3. | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | | 4.95 | |
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4. | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | | 4.73 | |
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5. | | China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd. | | | | 4.63 | |
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6. | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | | 4.46 | |
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7. | | JD.com, Inc., ADR | | | | 3.46 | |
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8. | | Swire Properties Ltd. | | | | 3.31 | |
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9. | | HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | | | | 3.15 | |
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10. | | Tongcheng-Elong Holdings Ltd. | | | | 2.92 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–95.07% | |
Australia–1.65% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 52,753 | | | $ | 11,961,328 | |
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China–33.37% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 107,004 | | | | 17,649,240 | |
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Angel Yeast Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 990,770 | | | | 8,627,206 | |
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China Feihe Ltd.(b) | | | 5,811,000 | | | | 9,712,850 | |
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China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.(a) | | | 5,245,000 | | | | 33,470,412 | |
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China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 570,000 | | | | 4,734,650 | |
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Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., H Shares(b) | | | 1,684,000 | | | | 9,759,907 | |
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JD.com, Inc., ADR(a) | | | 319,452 | | | | 25,006,702 | |
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Minth Group Ltd. | | | 2,288,000 | | | | 9,153,871 | |
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Qingdao Port International Co. Ltd., H Shares(b) | | | 1,574,000 | | | | 789,843 | |
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Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd. | | | 553,800 | | | | 14,934,389 | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 520,100 | | | | 32,291,057 | |
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Tongcheng-Elong Holdings Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 9,453,600 | | | | 21,145,720 | |
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Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 585,960 | | | | 19,905,720 | |
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 599,316 | | | | 34,208,957 | |
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Hong Kong–4.15% | |
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,093,700 | | | | 6,027,944 | |
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Swire Properties Ltd. | | | 8,914,200 | | | | 23,966,606 | |
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India–4.14% | |
Emami Ltd. | | | 1,010,990 | | | | 7,189,095 | |
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HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | | | 316,741 | | | | 22,776,847 | |
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Indonesia–9.08% | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | | 39,323,000 | | | | 20,752,154 | |
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PT Kalbe Farma Tbk | | | 112,036,100 | | | | 12,663,095 | |
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PT Pakuwon Jati Tbk(a) | | | 537,616,700 | | | | 18,996,815 | |
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PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk | | | 49,442,100 | | | | 13,255,196 | |
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Macau–1.60% | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(a) | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 11,617,040 | |
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Malaysia–2.92% | |
Bursa Malaysia Bhd. | | | 7,666,250 | | | | 13,899,915 | |
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Heineken Malaysia Bhd. | | | 1,306,900 | | | | 7,246,331 | |
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New Zealand–1.64% | |
Auckland International Airport Ltd.(a) | | | 1,170,412 | | | | 6,693,749 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
CDI - CREST Depository Interest
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
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New Zealand–(continued) | |
Freightways Ltd. | | | 558,671 | | | $ | 5,178,440 | |
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Philippines–5.41% | |
BDO Unibank, Inc. | | | 7,545,740 | | | | 18,600,518 | |
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SM Investments Corp. | | | 511,646 | | | | 9,797,793 | |
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SM Prime Holdings, Inc. | | | 16,339,500 | | | | 10,744,308 | |
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Singapore–3.93% | |
Keppel REIT | | | 18,360,100 | | | | 15,388,596 | |
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United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 658,700 | | | | 13,083,758 | |
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South Korea–8.37% | | | | | | | | |
Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd. | | | 110,457 | | | | 7,711,083 | |
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NAVER Corp. | | | 41,419 | | | | 14,497,680 | |
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 639,750 | | | | 38,328,702 | |
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Taiwan–4.95% | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 1,691,464 | | | | 35,795,851 | |
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Thailand–2.74% | |
Central Pattana PCL, Foreign Shares | | | 11,085,500 | | | | 19,808,831 | |
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United States–8.72% | |
Amcor PLC, CDI | | | 1,402,310 | | | | 16,920,200 | |
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Broadcom, Inc. | | | 86,799 | | | | 46,148,424 | |
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Vietnam–2.40% | |
Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 4,351,690 | | | | 17,349,550 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $439,365,345) | | | | 687,790,373 | |
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Money Market Funds–4.85% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(c)(d) | | | 12,256,961 | | | | 12,256,961 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 8,776,663 | | | | 8,779,296 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 14,007,956 | | | | 14,007,956 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $35,041,543) | | | | 35,044,213 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.92% (Cost $474,406,888) | | | | 722,834,586 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.08% | | | | | | | 602,321 | |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 723,436,907 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $41,408,320, which represented 5.72% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 23,355,433 | | | | $ | 44,625,695 | | | | $ | (55,724,167 | ) | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 12,256,961 | | | | $ | 4,519 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 17,003,608 | | | | | 31,471,668 | | | | | (39,694,996 | ) | | | | (637 | ) | | | | (347) | | | | | 8,779,296 | | | | | 3,991 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 26,691,924 | | | | | 51,000,794 | | | | | (63,684,762 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 14,007,956 | | | | | 2,107 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | | - | | | | | 190,500 | | | | | (190,500 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 1* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | | - | | | | | 444,500 | | | | | (444,500 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 13* | |
Total | | | $ | 67,050,965 | | | | $ | 127,733,157 | | | | $ | (159,738,925 | ) | | | $ | (637 | ) | | | $ | (347) | | | | $ | 35,044,213 | | | | $ | 10,631 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $439,365,345) | | $ | 687,790,373 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $35,041,543) | | | 35,044,213 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $26,952) | | | 27,091 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 408,658 | |
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Fund shares sold | | | 1,492,203 | |
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Dividends | | | 212,892 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 127,385 | |
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Other assets | | | 36,375 | |
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Total assets | | | 725,139,190 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 377,427 | |
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Accrued foreign taxes | | | 551,386 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 411,508 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 222,560 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 139,402 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,702,283 | |
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Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 723,436,907 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 425,550,103 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 297,886,804 | |
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| | $ | 723,436,907 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 447,947,006 | |
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Class C | | $ | 15,631,363 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 167,045,053 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 92,813,485 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 12,207,688 | |
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Class C | | | 474,477 | |
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Class Y | | | 4,536,102 | |
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Class R6 | | | 2,520,041 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 36.69 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $36.69 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 38.83 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 32.94 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 36.83 | |
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 36.83 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
Investment income:
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $982,502) | | $ | 12,136,754 | |
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Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $28) | | | 10,645 | |
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Total investment income | | | 12,147,399 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 7,122,764 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 116,628 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 15,204 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,203,263 | |
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Class C | | | 198,614 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C and Y | | | 1,176,935 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 11,620 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 33,658 | |
|
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Registration and filing fees | | | 77,698 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 72,319 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 60,730 | |
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Other | | | 21,221 | |
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Total expenses | | | 10,110,654 | |
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Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (29,289 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 10,081,365 | |
|
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Net investment income | | | 2,066,034 | |
|
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 51,329,403 | |
|
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (347 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (225,232 | ) |
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| | | 51,103,824 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $251,136) | | | 13,840,841 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (637 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (3,283 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 13,836,921 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 64,940,745 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 67,006,779 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,066,034 | | | $ | 3,393,922 | |
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Net realized gain | | | 51,103,824 | | | | 54,458,297 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 13,836,921 | | | | 45,402,259 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 67,006,779 | | | | 103,254,478 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (33,752,095 | ) | | | (28,385,727 | ) |
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Class C | | | (1,877,272 | ) | | | (1,894,754 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (12,868,796 | ) | | | (11,193,927 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (8,742,429 | ) | | | (7,091,434 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (57,240,592 | ) | | | (48,565,842 | ) |
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Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,390,566 | | | | (28,296,505 | ) |
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Class C | | | (7,801,060 | ) | | | (9,566,312 | ) |
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Class Y | | | 11,664,145 | | | | (26,920,201 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (16,827,003 | ) | | | 2,027,173 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (9,573,352 | ) | | | (62,755,845 | ) |
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| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 192,835 | | | | (8,067,209 | ) |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 723,244,072 | | | | 731,311,281 | |
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End of year | | $ | 723,436,907 | | | $ | 723,244,072 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (c) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $36.20 | | | | $0.07 | | | | $3.23 | | | | $3.30 | | | | $(0.10 | ) | | | $(2.71 | ) | | | $(2.81 | ) | | | $36.69 | | | | 8.97 | % | | | $447,947 | | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 15 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 33.15 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 5.12 | | | | 5.25 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 36.20 | | | | 16.67 | | | | 438,473 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 30.30 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 4.60 | | | | 4.95 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | 33.15 | | | | 17.17 | | | | 433,120 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 17 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 36.95 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (4.21 | ) | | | (3.85 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | 30.30 | | | | (11.39 | ) | | | 395,319 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 31.60 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 5.69 | | | | 5.97 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 36.95 | | | | 19.32 | | | | 495,214 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 18 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 32.90 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 2.95 | | | | 2.75 | | | | - | | | | (2.71 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | 32.94 | | | | 8.16 | | | | 15,631 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.13 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 15 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 30.25 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 4.65 | | | | 4.55 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (1.90 | ) | | | 32.90 | | | | 15.78 | | | | 23,167 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 27.77 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 4.21 | | | | 4.31 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | 30.25 | | | | 16.29 | | | | 31,409 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 17 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 34.08 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (3.86 | ) | | | (3.77 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (2.54 | ) | | | 27.77 | | | | (12.05 | ) | | | 53,201 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 29.17 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 5.27 | | | | 5.30 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 34.08 | | | | 18.44 | | | | 70,146 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 18 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 36.31 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.41 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | (2.89 | ) | | | 36.83 | | | | 9.28 | | | | 167,045 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 15 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 33.25 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 5.13 | | | | 5.34 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (2.28 | ) | | | 36.31 | | | | 16.95 | | | | 154,378 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 30.41 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 4.60 | | | | 5.03 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (2.19 | ) | | | 33.25 | | | | 17.44 | | | | 170,249 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 17 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 37.07 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (3.78 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (2.88 | ) | | | 30.41 | | | | (11.17 | ) | | | 172,297 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 31.69 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 6.07 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 37.07 | | | | 19.66 | | | | 267,942 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 18 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 36.32 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.47 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | (2.96 | ) | | | 36.83 | | | | 9.44 | | | | 92,813 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 15 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 33.27 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 5.12 | | | | 5.40 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | 36.32 | | | | 17.16 | | | | 107,226 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 30.43 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 5.10 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) | | | (2.26 | ) | | | 33.27 | | | | 17.70 | | | | 96,533 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 17 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 37.10 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (4.22 | ) | | | (3.71 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (2.96 | ) | | | 30.43 | | | | (11.00 | ) | | | 87,386 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 21 | |
Period ended 10/31/17(d) | | | 32.81 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 4.29 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 37.10 | | | | 13.08 | | | | 122,996 | | | | 1.01 | (e) | | | 1.03 | (e) | | | 1.29 | (e) | | | 18 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(d) | Commencement date of April 4, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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13 | | Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of four different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations - Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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14 | | Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund |
securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R6 are charged to such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
J. | Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized |
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foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | Other Risks - Investments in companies located or operating in Greater China involve risks not associated with investments in Western nations, such as nationalization, expropriation, or confiscation of property; difficulty in obtaining and/or enforcing judgments; alteration or discontinuation of economic reforms; military conflicts, either internal or with other countries; inflation, currency fluctuations and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates that may have negative effects on the economy and securities markets of Greater China; and Greater China’s dependency on the economies of other Asian countries, many of which are developing countries. Events in any one country within Greater China may impact the other countries in the region or Greater China as a whole. |
The level of development of the economies of countries in the Asia Pacific region varies greatly. Furthermore, since the economies of the countries in the region are largely intertwined, if an economic recession is experienced by any of these countries, it will likely adversely impact the economic performance of other countries in the region. Certain economies in the region may be adversely affected by increased competition, high inflation rates, undeveloped financial services sectors, currency fluctuations or restrictions, political and social instability and increased economic volatility. In addition, the risks of expropriation and/or nationalization of assets, confiscatory taxation, and armed conflict as a result of religious, ethnic, socio- economic and/or political unrest may adversely affect the value of the Fund’s Asia Pacific investments.
Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in Greater China, such as China A-shares, are subject to trading restrictions and suspensions, quota limitations and sudden changes in those limitations, and operational, clearing and settlement risks. Significant portions of the Chinese securities markets may become rapidly illiquid, as Chinese issuers have the ability to suspend the trading of their equity securities, and have shown a willingness to exercise that option in response to market volatility and other events. The liquidity of Chinese securities may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor perceptions, whether or not accurate.
M. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Rate |
First $250 million | | 0.935% |
Next $250 million | | 0.910% |
Next $500 million | | 0.885% |
Next $1.5 billion | | 0.860% |
Next $2.5 billion | | 0.835% |
Next $2.5 billion | | 0.810% |
Next $2.5 billion | | 0.785% |
Amount over $10 billion | | 0.760% |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.91%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest, facilities and maintenance fees; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waivers without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under this expense limit.
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Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $28,380.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $82,347 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $469 and $3,343 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $628 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | – | | | $ | 11,961,328 | | | | $– | | | $ 11,961,328 |
China | | | 76,864,899 | | | | 164,525,625 | | | | – | | | 241,390,524 |
Hong Kong | | | – | | | | 29,994,550 | | | | – | | | 29,994,550 |
India | | | 22,776,847 | | | | 7,189,095 | | | | – | | | 29,965,942 |
Indonesia | | | – | | | | 65,667,260 | | | | – | | | 65,667,260 |
Macau | | | – | | | | 11,617,040 | | | | – | | | 11,617,040 |
Malaysia | | | – | | | | 21,146,246 | | | | – | | | 21,146,246 |
New Zealand | | | – | | | | 11,872,189 | | | | – | | | 11,872,189 |
Philippines | | | – | | | | 39,142,619 | | | | – | | | 39,142,619 |
Singapore | | | – | | | | 28,472,354 | | | | – | | | 28,472,354 |
South Korea | | | – | | | | 60,537,465 | | | | – | | | 60,537,465 |
Taiwan | | | – | | | | 35,795,851 | | | | – | | | 35,795,851 |
Thailand | | | – | | | | 19,808,831 | | | | – | | | 19,808,831 |
United States | | | 46,148,424 | | | | 16,920,200 | | | | – | | | 63,068,624 |
Vietnam | | | – | | | | 17,349,550 | | | | – | | | 17,349,550 |
Money Market Funds | | | 35,044,213 | | | | – | | | | – | | | 35,044,213 |
Total Investments | | $ | 180,834,383 | | | $ | 542,000,203 | | | | $– | | | $722,834,586 |
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NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $909.
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 |
Ordinary income* | | $ | 16,431,676 | | | $10,662,950 |
Long-term capital gain | | | 40,808,916 | | | 37,902,892 |
Total distributions | | $ | 57,240,592 | | | $48,565,842 |
* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 2,154,056 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 48,365,066 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 247,460,995 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 2,225 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (95,538 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 425,550,103 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 723,436,907 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $107,932,122 and $142,205,121, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | | | |
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Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 259,324,330 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (11,863,335 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 247,460,995 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $475,373,591.
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NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of an equalization payment, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $204,094, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $2,602,905 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $2,806,999. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,055,106 | | | $ | 40,878,456 | | | | 937,686 | | | $ | 30,145,626 | |
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Class C | | | 109,717 | | | | 3,916,065 | | | | 82,500 | | | | 2,426,842 | |
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Class Y | | | 1,071,817 | | | | 41,374,912 | | | | 1,400,491 | | | | 43,505,433 | |
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Class R6 | | | 255,879 | | | | 9,560,023 | | | | 297,210 | | | | 9,691,972 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 825,110 | | | | 30,834,363 | | | | 807,939 | | | | 25,926,744 | |
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Class C | | | 51,722 | | | | 1,746,651 | | | | 58,740 | | | | 1,724,616 | |
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Class Y | | | 282,750 | | | | 10,580,517 | | | | 291,878 | | | | 9,375,121 | |
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Class R6 | | | 204,038 | | | | 7,626,943 | | | | 192,554 | | | | 6,175,199 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 218,755 | | | | 8,279,134 | | | | 118,184 | | | | 3,920,812 | |
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Class C | | | (242,383 | ) | | | (8,279,134 | ) | | | (129,652 | ) | | | (3,920,812 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,005,215 | ) | | | (76,601,387 | ) | | | (2,813,581 | ) | | | (88,289,687 | ) |
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Class C | | | (148,756 | ) | | | (5,184,642 | ) | | | (345,611 | ) | | | (9,796,958 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (1,070,116 | ) | | | (40,291,284 | ) | | | (2,560,256 | ) | | | (79,800,755 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (891,926 | ) | | | (34,013,969 | ) | | | (439,230 | ) | | | (13,839,998 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (283,502 | ) | | $ | (9,573,352 | ) | | | (2,101,148 | ) | | $ | (62,755,845 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 36% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
NOTE 11–Subsequent Event
Effective on or about February 28, 2022, the name of the Fund and all references thereto will change from Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund to Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $946.60 | | $6.67 | | $1,018.35 | | $6.92 | | 1.36% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 943.00 | | 10.33 | | 1,014.57 | | 10.71 | | 2.11 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 947.70 | | 5.45 | | 1,019.61 | | 5.65 | | 1.11 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 948.50 | | 4.67 | | 1,020.42 | | 4.84 | | 0.95 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Asia Pacific Growth Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel
throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running
an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the fourth quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, and the third quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and reasonably comparable to the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Board noted that the Fund’s overweight exposure to issuers operating in industries that were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in the real estate sector, and overweight exposure to certain Asian geographic regions detracted from Fund performance. The Board noted that the Fund’s underperformance relative to its peers was also attributable to stock selection driven by the Fund’s earnings, quality and valuation investment style. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other
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performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was above the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that there were only three funds (including the Fund) in the expense group.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other similarly managed mutual funds or client accounts.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and
noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but
not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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| Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | | |
| Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 43,615,916 | | | | | |
| Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 39.71 | % | | | | |
| Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 10.56 | % | | | | |
| U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.01 | % | | | | |
| Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
| Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
| Foreign Taxes | | $ | 0.0493 | | | | per share | |
| Foreign Source Income | | $ | 0.5798 | | | | per share | |
* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.
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| Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 13,725,671 | |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School–Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management–Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort –1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes – 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl – 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco European Growth Fund
Nasdaq:
A: AEDAX ∎ C: AEDCX ∎ R: AEDRX ∎ Y: AEDYX ∎ Investor: EGINX ∎ R6: AEGSX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco European Growth Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI Europe Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark. Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 36.58 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 35.56 | |
Class R Shares | | | 36.23 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 36.93 | |
Investor Class Shares | | | 36.73 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 37.08 | |
MSCI Europe Indexq (Broad Market Index) | | | 40.93 | |
MSCI Europe Growth Indexq (Style-Specific Index) | | | 37.81 | |
Lipper European Funds Index∎ (Peer Group Index) | | | 41.97 | |
Source(s):qRIMES Technologies Corp.;∎Lipper Inc. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector
and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on our bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our earnings, quality and valuation (EQV) process.
The Fund slightly underperformed its style-specific index, the MSCI Europe Growth Index, for the fiscal year. Stock selection in and overweight exposure to the industrials sector was the largest contributor to the Fund’s relative performance. Within the sector, UK-based Ultra Electronics was a notable contributor. In July 2021, the company received a takeover offer, at a premium, from aerospace and defense company Cobham (not a Fund holding), and we trimmed the Fund’s position on valuation. Strong stock selection in the communication services sector also added to relative results. France-based Criteo was a notable contributor to the Fund’s relative performance. Criteo is a leading ad tech player who has delivered robust results with progression on revenue and profit growth. The Fund’s holdings in consumer staples and financials outperformed those of the benchmark and contributed to relative performance as well. An underweight to consumer staples and an overweight to financials also benefited relative results. Geographically, strong security selection in the UK as well as exposure to Russia, a country not represented in the benchmark index, were the leading contributors to relative results. Fund holdings in Swit-zerland and Italy also outperformed those of the benchmark and added to relative return.
In contrast, an underweight in the information technology (IT) sector, the strongest performing sector in the MSCI Europe Growth Index, was the largest detractor from relative performance. Within the sector, an underweight to Netherlands-based ASML was a key detractor from the Fund’s relative results. Stock selection in and underweight exposure to the consumer discretionary sector also detracted from relative performance. Within the sector, Netherlands-based Prosus,
France-based LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and Ireland-based Flutter Entertainment detracted from relative results. From a geographic perspective, stock selection in the Netherlands and Germany, as well as overweight exposure to Ireland, negatively impacted the Fund’s relative performance.
In a rising equity market environment, the Fund’s cash exposure (which averaged around 3.6% during the fiscal year) detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to the style-specific index. It is important to note that cash is a residual of our bottom-up investment process and not the result of any top-down tactical asset allocation or risk-management allocation decision.
During the fiscal year, we continued to look for opportunities to improve the growth potential and quality of the Fund’s portfolio by adding companies based on our EQV characteristics for each company. We added several new holdings, including Ireland-based building materials company CRH, France-based special materials manufacturer Arkema, and UK-based advertising and communications company WPP. We exited several holdings, including UK-based British American Tobacco, Switzerland-based optical products manufacturer Alcon, and Germany-based IT and software company SAP.
As always, we remain focused on a bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our EQV-focused investment process. We continue to look for high-quality growth companies that exhibit the following characteristics: strong organic revenue growth; high returns on capital; pricing power; strong balance sheets; cash generation; effective capital allocation and reasonable valuations. In addition, we continue to favor companies that are resilient in weak economic environments. Our balanced EQV-focused approach aligns with our goal of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco European Growth Fund.
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Portfolio manager(s):
Matthew Dennis
Borge Endresen
Richard Nield
Clas Olsson - Lead
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/3/97) | | | 9.22 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.76 | |
5 Years | | | 7.35 | |
1 Year | | | 29.08 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/3/97) | | | 9.23 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.73 | |
5 Years | | | 7.76 | |
1 Year | | | 34.56 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (6/3/02) | | | 8.14 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.10 | |
5 Years | | | 8.31 | |
1 Year | | | 36.23 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/3/08) | | | 7.49 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.64 | |
5 Years | | | 8.85 | |
1 Year | | | 36.93 | |
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Investor Class Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/30/03) | | | 8.92 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.42 | |
5 Years | | | 8.65 | |
1 Year | | | 36.73 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 7.55 | % |
5 Years | | | 8.94 | |
1 Year | | | 37.08 | |
Class R6 shares incepted on April 4, 2017. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R shares, Class Y shares, Investor Class shares and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco European Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets.
∎ Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.
∎ To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI Europe Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of developed European countries. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors. |
∎ | The MSCI Europe Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of European growth stocks. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper European Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of European funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Industrials | | | | | 34.11 | % |
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Financials | | | | | 18.12 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | | 8.96 | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | | 8.71 | |
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Health Care | | | | | 8.37 | |
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Communication Services | | | | | 7.74 | |
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Materials | | | | | 4.75 | |
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Real Estate | | | | | 3.48 | |
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Energy | | | | | | | | | 2.37 | |
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Information Technology | | | | | 1.85 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | | 1.54 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. Sberbank of Russia PJSC, Preference Shares | | | | 5.55 | % |
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2. DCC PLC | | | | 4.69 | |
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3. Savills PLC | | | | 3.48 | |
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4. Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC | | | | 3.20 | |
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5. FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | | | | 2.92 | |
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6. Sandvik AB | | | | 2.85 | |
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7. Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., RSP | | | | 2.59 | |
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8. Schneider Electric SE | | | | 2.56 | |
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9. Deutsche Boerse AG | | | | 2.56 | |
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10. Bollore S.A. | | | | 2.54 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance
that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-98.46% | |
China-2.16% | | | | | | | | |
Prosus N.V. | | | 280,359 | | | $ | 24,838,458 | |
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Denmark-2.65% | | | | | | | | |
Carlsberg A/S, Class B | | | 70,635 | | | | 11,674,140 | |
|
| |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 171,557 | | | | 18,870,022 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 30,544,162 | |
|
| |
| | |
France-16.25% | | | | | | | | |
Arkema S.A. | | | 120,233 | | | | 16,456,878 | |
|
| |
Bollore S.A. | | | 5,030,456 | | | | 29,181,206 | |
|
| |
Criteo S.A., ADR(a) | | | 644,082 | | | | 21,280,469 | |
|
| |
Kaufman & Broad S.A. | | | 476,877 | | | | 19,139,738 | |
|
| |
Kering S.A. | | | 15,851 | | | | 11,892,435 | |
|
| |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 14,341 | | | | 11,242,965 | |
|
| |
Metropole Television S.A. | | | 730,831 | | | | 16,108,361 | |
|
| |
Pernod Ricard S.A. | | | 49,018 | | | | 11,287,208 | |
|
| |
Sanofi | | | 120,221 | | | | 12,034,159 | |
|
| |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 170,477 | | | | 29,487,803 | |
|
| |
Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.(a) | | | 169,470 | | | | 8,866,558 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 186,977,780 | |
|
| |
| | |
Germany-6.03% | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 177,241 | | | | 29,425,876 | |
|
| |
flatexDEGIRO AG(a) | | | 515,195 | | | | 11,714,213 | |
|
| |
Knorr Bremse AG | | | 83,581 | | | | 8,807,920 | |
|
| |
MorphoSys AG(a) | | | 181,764 | | | | 8,562,467 | |
|
| |
MTU Aero Engines AG | | | 48,798 | | | | 10,851,923 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 69,362,399 | |
|
| |
| | |
Hungary-1.71% | | | | | | | | |
Gedeon Richter PLC | | | 703,001 | | | | 19,707,560 | |
|
| |
| | |
Ireland-5.72% | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 352,224 | | | | 16,867,560 | |
|
| |
Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 121,830 | | | | 23,045,075 | |
|
| |
ICON PLC(a) | | | 47,565 | | | | 13,640,215 | |
|
| |
Origin Enterprises PLC | | | 3,142,459 | | | | 12,218,853 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 65,771,703 | |
|
| |
| | |
Italy-6.39% | | | | | | | | |
Danieli & C. Officine Meccaniche S.p.A., RSP | | | 1,381,700 | | | | 29,869,117 | |
|
| |
FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A.(a) | | | 1,756,102 | | | | 33,574,916 | |
|
| |
Technogym S.p.A.(b) | | | 956,273 | | | | 10,039,928 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 73,483,961 | |
|
| |
| | |
Netherlands-8.09% | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts N.V. | | | 223,332 | | | | 12,327,268 | |
|
| |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 15,023 | | | | 12,239,100 | |
|
| |
Heineken N.V. | | | 159,926 | | | | 17,741,612 | |
|
| |
SBM Offshore N.V. | | | 1,145,920 | | | | 18,118,517 | |
|
| |
Signify N.V. | | | 276,123 | | | | 13,392,440 | |
|
| |
Wolters Kluwer N.V. | | | 183,855 | | | | 19,273,696 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 93,092,633 | |
|
| |
| | |
Norway-0.79% | | | | | | | | |
TGS ASA | | | 990,078 | | | | 9,124,396 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
Russia-5.55% | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, Preference Shares | | | 14,098,713 | | | $ | 63,877,307 | |
|
| |
| | |
Spain-0.94% | | | | | | | | |
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A.(a) | | | 246,561 | | | | 10,822,996 | |
|
| |
| | |
Sweden-6.98% | | | | | | | | |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 1,091,774 | | | | 25,208,441 | |
|
| |
Lifco AB, Class B | | | 765,501 | | | | 22,326,829 | |
|
| |
Sandvik AB | | | 1,291,538 | | | | 32,789,317 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 80,324,587 | |
|
| |
| | |
Switzerland-6.29% | | | | | | | | |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Class R | | | 29,646 | | | | 9,353,123 | |
|
| |
Logitech International S.A., Class R | | | 12,583 | | | | 1,049,772 | |
|
| |
Nestle S.A. | | | 178,113 | | | | 23,527,005 | |
|
| |
OC Oerlikon Corp. AG | | | 1,473,634 | | | | 14,991,277 | |
|
| |
Roche Holding AG | | | 60,666 | | | | 23,502,792 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 72,423,969 | |
|
| |
| | |
Turkey-0.87% | | | | | | | | |
Haci Omer Sabanci Holding A.S. | | | 8,658,929 | | | | 10,024,965 | |
|
| |
| | |
United Kingdom-25.72% | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 155,097 | | | | 13,028,076 | |
|
| |
Clarkson PLC | | | 289,032 | | | | 15,848,922 | |
|
| |
DCC PLC | | | 644,575 | | | | 53,946,078 | |
|
| |
Diploma PLC | | | 242,649 | | | | 10,005,304 | |
|
| |
FDM Group Holdings PLC | | | 483,043 | | | | 7,971,268 | |
|
| |
Hays PLC | | | 9,169,590 | | | | 20,773,331 | |
|
| |
HomeServe PLC | | | 1,291,440 | | | | 15,149,102 | |
|
| |
IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 2,462,021 | | | | 26,750,281 | |
|
| |
Jupiter Fund Management PLC | | | 2,319,564 | | | | 7,933,268 | |
|
| |
Linde PLC | | | 66,728 | | | | 21,299,578 | |
|
| |
Savills PLC | | | 2,060,016 | | | | 40,008,113 | |
|
| |
Travis Perkins PLC | | | 607,252 | | | | 12,835,516 | |
|
| |
Ultra Electronics Holdings PLC | | | 828,063 | | | | 36,794,621 | |
|
| |
WPP PLC | | | 942,856 | | | | 13,659,835 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 296,003,293 | |
|
| |
|
United States-2.32% | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 281,760 | | | | 26,637,590 | |
|
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $744,243,640) | | | | 1,133,017,759 | |
|
| |
Money Market Funds-2.10% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(c)(d) | | | 7,739,892 | | | | 7,739,892 | |
|
| |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 7,528,822 | | | | 7,531,081 | |
|
| |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 8,845,590 | | | | 8,845,590 | |
|
| |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $24,111,053) | | | | 24,116,563 | |
|
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.56% (Cost $768,354,693) | | | | 1,157,134,322 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan | |
Money Market Funds-2.87% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund, 0.02%(c)(d)(e) | | | 9,903,960 | | | $ | 9,903,960 | |
|
| |
Invesco Private Prime Fund, 0.11%(c)(d)(e) | | | 23,100,000 | | | | 23,109,240 | |
|
| |
Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities On Loan (Cost $33,013,200) | | | | 33,013,200 | |
|
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-103.43% (Cost $801,367,893) | | | | 1,190,147,522 | |
|
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(3.43)% | | | | (39,420,105 | ) |
|
| |
NET ASSETS-100.00% | | | | | | $ | 1,150,727,417 | |
|
| |
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
RSP - Registered Savings Plan Shares
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $22,919,264 | | | | $ 69,029,566 | | | | $ (84,208,938 | ) | | | $ - | | | | $ - | | | | $ 7,739,892 | | | | $ 2,698 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 20,309,891 | | | | 47,371,062 | | | | (60,149,241 | ) | | | (7,551 | ) | | | 6,920 | | | | 7,531,081 | | | | 3,918 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 26,193,444 | | | | 78,890,932 | | | | (96,238,786 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,845,590 | | | | 1,328 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | - | | | | 59,944,770 | | | | (50,040,810 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,903,960 | | | | 480* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | - | | | | 116,290,408 | | | | (93,181,168 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 23,109,240 | | | | 6,542* | |
Total | | | $69,422,599 | | | | $371,526,738 | | | | $(383,818,943 | ) | | | $(7,551 | ) | | | $6,920 | | | | $57,129,763 | | | | $14,966 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
(e) | The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $744,243,640) | | $ | 1,133,017,759 | |
|
| |
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $57,124,253) | | | 57,129,763 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $3,030,969) | | | 3,019,420 | |
|
| |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 1,229,694 | |
|
| |
Fund shares sold | | | 426,930 | |
|
| |
Dividends | | | 4,395,792 | |
|
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 209,161 | |
|
| |
Other assets | | | 45,932 | |
|
| |
Total assets | | | 1,199,474,451 | |
|
| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 7,928,129 | |
|
| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 6,686,849 | |
|
| |
Collateral upon return of securities loaned | | | 33,013,200 | |
|
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 631,876 | |
|
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 258,123 | |
|
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 228,857 | |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 48,747,034 | |
|
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 1,150,727,417 | |
|
| |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 692,249,939 | |
|
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 458,477,478 | |
|
| |
| | $ | 1,150,727,417 | |
|
| |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 359,154,085 | |
|
| |
Class C | | $ | 20,595,653 | |
|
| |
Class R | | $ | 7,420,345 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | $ | 628,317,021 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | $ | 128,214,330 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 7,025,983 | |
|
| |
|
Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 7,899,416 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 487,796 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 163,826 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 13,786,072 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | 2,825,840 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 154,153 | |
|
| |
Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 45.47 | |
|
| |
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $45.47 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 48.12 | |
|
| |
Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 42.22 | |
|
| |
Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 45.29 | |
|
| |
Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 45.58 | |
|
| |
Investor Class: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 45.37 | |
|
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $
| 45.58
|
|
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | |
10 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,004,353) | | $ | 26,961,631 | |
|
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $36,553) | | | 44,497 | |
|
| |
Total investment income | | | 27,006,128 | |
|
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 10,239,384 | |
|
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 162,709 | |
|
| |
Custodian fees | | | 68,061 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 877,118 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 228,169 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 36,879 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | 181,925 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R, Y and Investor | | | 1,681,653 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 2,380 | |
|
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 36,708 | |
|
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 102,732 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 46,395 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 96,506 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 48,925 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 13,809,544 | |
|
| |
Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (25,946 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 13,783,598 | |
|
| |
Net investment income | | | 13,222,530 | |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 99,463,519 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 6,920 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 509,429 | |
|
| |
| | | 99,979,868 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 225,557,194 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (7,551 | ) |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (53,047 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 225,496,596 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 325,476,464 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 338,698,994 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | |
11 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 13,222,530 | | | $ | 10,555,692 | |
|
| |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 99,979,868 | | | | (14,539,601 | ) |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 225,496,596 | | | | (132,311,706 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 338,698,994 | | | | (136,295,615 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,332,934 | ) | | | (9,968,449 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (132,308 | ) | | | (650,979 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (71,734 | ) | | | (178,444 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (9,434,694 | ) | | | (19,903,510 | ) |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | (1,665,385 | ) | | | (3,532,061 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (160,084 | ) | | | (268,019 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (15,797,139 | ) | | | (34,501,462 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Share transactions-net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (27,347,605 | ) | | | (48,369,989 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (8,577,015 | ) | | | (11,622,355 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (716,021 | ) | | | (678,098 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (74,124,325 | ) | | | (79,494,966 | ) |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | (11,181,237 | ) | | | (11,699,480 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (3,775,365 | ) | | | 1,231,154 | |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (125,721,568 | ) | | | (150,633,734 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 197,180,287 | | | | (321,430,811 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 953,547,130 | | | | 1,274,977,941 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 1,150,727,417 | | | $ | 953,547,130 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | |
12 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | | Net investment income(a) | | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income | | | Net asset value, end of period | | | Total return (b) | | Net assets , end of period (000’s omitted) | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (c) | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $33.73 | | | | $0.44 | | | | $11.81 | | | | $12.25 | | | | $(0.51 | ) | | | $45.47 | | | 36.58% | | | $359,154 | | | 1.35% | | 1.35% | | 1.02% | | | 18 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 38.76 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (4.01 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 33.73 | | | (10.74) | | | 287,960 | | | 1.36 | | 1.37 | | 0.84 | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 35.55 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 2.94 | | | | 3.68 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 38.76 | | | 10.57 | | | 386,369 | | | 1.35 | | 1.36 | | 2.02 | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 40.95 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (5.21 | ) | | | (4.63 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 35.55 | | | (11.54) | | | 402,331 | | | 1.34 | | 1.35 | | 1.45 | | | 16 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 32.88 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 8.12 | | | | 8.60 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 40.95 | | | 26.53 | | | 506,795 | | | 1.38 | | 1.39 | | 1.32 | | | 22 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 31.31 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 11.00 | | | | 11.11 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 42.22 | | | 35.56 | | | 20,596 | | | 2.10 | | 2.10 | | 0.27 | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 35.97 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (4.04 | ) | | | (4.01 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 31.31 | | | (11.43) | | | 22,166 | | | 2.11 | | 2.12 | | 0.09 | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 32.94 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 3.18 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 35.97 | | | 9.72 | | | 38,236 | | | 2.10 | | 2.11 | | 1.27 | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 38.01 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (4.82 | ) | | | (4.56 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 32.94 | | | (12.18) | | | 71,859 | | | 2.09 | | 2.10 | | 0.70 | | | 16 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 30.50 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 7.56 | | | | 7.75 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 38.01 | | | 25.58 | | | 90,488 | | | 2.13 | | 2.14 | | 0.57 | | | 22 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 33.59 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 11.78 | | | | 12.11 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 45.29 | | | 36.25 | | | 7,420 | | | 1.60 | | 1.60 | | 0.77 | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 38.59 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (4.32 | ) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 33.59 | | | (10.98) | | | 6,092 | | | 1.61 | | 1.62 | | 0.59 | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 35.38 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 3.57 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 38.59 | | | 10.26 | | | 7,803 | | | 1.60 | | 1.61 | | 1.77 | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 40.76 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (5.18 | ) | | | (4.70 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 35.38 | | | (11.74) | | | 10,795 | | | 1.59 | | 1.60 | | 1.20 | | | 16 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 32.71 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 8.09 | | | | 8.48 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 40.76 | | | 26.24 | | | 13,655 | | | 1.63 | | 1.64 | | 1.07 | | | 22 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 33.81 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 11.84 | | | | 12.38 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 45.58 | | | 36.93 | | | 628,317 | | | 1.10 | | 1.10 | | 1.27 | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 38.85 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (3.92 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 33.81 | | | (10.51) | | | 524,899 | | | 1.11 | | 1.12 | | 1.09 | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 35.67 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 3.76 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 38.85 | | | 10.81 | | | 700,808 | | | 1.10 | | 1.11 | | 2.27 | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 41.06 | | | | 0.68 | | | | (5.21 | ) | | | (4.53 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 35.67 | | | (11.29) | | | 820,248 | | | 1.09 | | 1.10 | | 1.70 | | | 16 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 32.98 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 8.13 | | | | 8.71 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 41.06 | | | 26.85 | | | 911,498 | | | 1.13 | | 1.14 | | 1.57 | | | 22 | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 33.65 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 11.79 | | | | 12.27 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 45.37 | | | 36.73(d) | | | 128,214 | | | 1.24(d) | | 1.24(d) | | 1.13(d) | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 38.67 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (3.98 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 33.65 | | | (10.68)(d) | | | 103,954 | | | 1.27(d) | | 1.28(d) | | 0.93(d) | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 35.48 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 2.93 | | | | 3.69 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 38.67 | | | 10.61(d) | | | 133,149 | | | 1.29(d) | | 1.30(d) | | 2.08(d) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 40.86 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (5.19 | ) | | | (4.59 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 35.48 | | | (11.47)(d) | | | 133,359 | | | 1.29(d) | | 1.30(d) | | 1.50(d) | | | 16 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 32.80 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 8.10 | | | | 8.60 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 40.86 | | | 26.61(d) | | | 166,324 | | | 1.32(d) | | 1.33(d) | | 1.38(d) | | | 22 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 33.81 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 11.84 | | | | 12.43 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 45.58 | | | 37.08 | | | 7,026 | | | 0.98 | | 0.98 | | 1.39 | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 38.86 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (4.32 | ) | | | (3.89 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 33.81 | | | (10.43) | | | 8,477 | | | 0.99 | | 1.00 | | 1.21 | | | 27 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 35.68 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 2.94 | | | | 3.81 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 38.86 | | | 10.96 | | | 8,613 | | | 0.98 | | 0.99 | | 2.39 | | | 10 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 41.09 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (5.21 | ) | | | (4.49 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | 35.68 | | | (11.20) | | | 9,925 | | | 0.99 | | 1.00 | | 1.80 | | | 16 | |
Period ended 10/31/17(e) | | | 35.50 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 5.19 | | | | 5.59 | | | | – | | | | 41.09 | | | 15.75 | | | 4,723 | | | 0.96(f) | | 0.97(f) | | 1.74(f) | | | 22 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(d) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.14%, 0.16%, 0.19%, 0.20% and 0.19% for the years ended October 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(e) | Commencement date of April 4, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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13 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco European Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
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Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R6 are charged to such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
J. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized |
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15 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Rate | |
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First $ 250 million | | | 0.935% | |
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Next $250 million | | | 0.910% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.885% | |
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Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.860% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.835% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.810% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.785% | |
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Over $10 billion | | | 0.760% | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.90%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.25% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest, facilities and maintenance fees; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waivers without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under this expense limit.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $24,767.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Class R, Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The Fund,
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pursuant to the Investor Class Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred pursuant to the Investor Class Plan for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $24,766 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $1,159 and $1,067 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $469 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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| | Level 1 – | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
| | Level 2 – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
| | Level 3 – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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China | | | $ – | | | | $ 24,838,458 | | | | $– | | | | $ 24,838,458 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 30,544,162 | | | | – | | | | 30,544,162 | |
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France | | | 21,280,469 | | | | 165,697,311 | | | | – | | | | 186,977,780 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 69,362,399 | | | | – | | | | 69,362,399 | |
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Hungary | | | – | | | | 19,707,560 | | | | – | | | | 19,707,560 | |
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Ireland | | | 13,640,215 | | | | 52,131,488 | | | | – | | | | 65,771,703 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | 73,483,961 | | | | – | | | | 73,483,961 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | 93,092,633 | | | | – | | | | 93,092,633 | |
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Norway | | | – | | | | 9,124,396 | | | | – | | | | 9,124,396 | |
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Russia | | | – | | | | 63,877,307 | | | | – | | | | 63,877,307 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 10,822,996 | | | | – | | | | 10,822,996 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 80,324,587 | | | | – | | | | 80,324,587 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | 72,423,969 | | | | – | | | | 72,423,969 | |
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Turkey | | | – | | | | 10,024,965 | | | | – | | | | 10,024,965 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 57,800,233 | | | | 238,203,060 | | | | – | | | | 296,003,293 | |
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United States | | | 26,637,590 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 26,637,590 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 24,116,563 | | | | 33,013,200 | | | | – | | | | 57,129,763 | |
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Total Investments | | | $143,475,070 | | | | $1,046,672,452 | | | | $– | | | | $1,190,147,522 | |
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NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,179.
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
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NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | | | | 2020 | |
Ordinary income* | | $ | 15,797,139 | | | | | | | $ | 34,501,462 | |
* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 27,176,703 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 70,147,907 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 361,226,682 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 83,412 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (157,226 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 692,249,939 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 1,150,727,417 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $191,967,465 and $241,123,550, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 393,287,885 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (32,061,203 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 361,226,682 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $828,920,840.
NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies and equalization utilization, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $5,933,351, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $9,808,350 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $3,874,999. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 487,483 | | | $ | 20,795,527 | | | | 530,820 | | | $ | 18,920,411 | |
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Class C | | | 39,070 | | | | 1,552,563 | | | | 46,143 | | | | 1,507,318 | |
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Class R | | | 25,349 | | | | 1,068,463 | | | | 30,865 | | | | 1,080,156 | |
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Class Y | | | 1,560,556 | | | | 66,111,697 | | | | 4,385,537 | | | | 147,163,758 | |
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Investor Class | | | 60,517 | | | | 2,552,827 | | | | 45,833 | | | | 1,620,704 | |
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Class R6 | | | 39,698 | | | | 1,731,663 | | | | 133,117 | | | | 4,834,990 | |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 97,439 | | | $ | 3,811,815 | | | | 220,799 | | | $ | 8,713,438 | |
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Class C | | | 2,977 | | | | 108,822 | | | | 14,787 | | | | 545,333 | |
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Class R | | | 1,825 | | | | 71,265 | | | | 4,499 | | | | 177,209 | |
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Class Y | | | 204,943 | | | | 8,017,382 | | | | 416,542 | | | | 16,440,918 | |
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Investor Class | | | 38,415 | | | | 1,498,177 | | | | 81,165 | | | | 3,193,834 | |
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Class R6 | | | 4,018 | | | | 157,063 | | | | 6,621 | | | | 261,078 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 112,073 | | | | 4,704,313 | | | | 86,439 | | | | 3,132,991 | |
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Class C | | | (120,210 | ) | | | (4,704,313 | ) | | | (92,835 | ) | | | (3,132,991 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,335,829 | ) | | | (56,659,260 | ) | | | (2,268,059 | ) | | | (79,136,829 | ) |
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Class C | | | (141,957 | ) | | | (5,534,087 | ) | | | (323,151 | ) | | | (10,542,015 | ) |
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Class R | | | (44,689 | ) | | | (1,855,749 | ) | | | (56,231 | ) | | | (1,935,463 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (3,505,257 | ) | | | (148,253,404 | ) | | | (7,313,281 | ) | | | (243,099,642 | ) |
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Investor Class | | | (362,086 | ) | | | (15,232,241 | ) | | | (481,353 | ) | | | (16,514,018 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (140,282 | ) | | | (5,664,091 | ) | | | (110,664 | ) | | | (3,864,914 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (2,975,947 | ) | | $ | (125,721,568 | ) | | | (4,642,407 | ) | | $ | (150,633,734 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 52% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
NOTE 11–Subsequent Event
Effective on or about February 28, 2022, the name of the Fund and all references thereto will change from Invesco European Growth Fund to Invesco EQV European Equity Fund.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco European Growth Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco European Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,043.40 | | $6.95 | | $1,018.40 | | $6.87 | | 1.35% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,039.40 | | 10.79 | | 1,014.62 | | 10.66 | | 2.10 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,042.10 | | 8.24 | | 1,017.14 | | 8.13 | | 1.60 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,044.70 | | 5.67 | | 1,019.66 | | 5.60 | | 1.10 |
Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,044.00 | | 6.39 | | 1,018.95 | | 6.31 | | 1.24 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,045.20 | | 5.05 | | 1,020.27 | | 4.99 | | 0.98 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco European Growth Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal
process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is
part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI Europe Growth Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the fifth quintile of its performance universe for the one, three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was below the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board noted that stock selection in certain sectors and geographic regions as well as the Fund’s cash position detracted from Fund performance. The Board noted that the Fund’s underperformance relative to its peers was also attributable to stock selection driven by the Fund’s earnings, quality and valuation investment style. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
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C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was above the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fees were in the fourth quintile of its expense group and that the Fund’s actual management fees and total expense ratio were in the fifth quintile of its expense group. The Board discussed with management reasons for such relative actual and contractual management fees and total expenses.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in
economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money
market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 3,875,000 | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 98.32 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 7.96 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Foreign Taxes | | $ | 0.0995 | | | | per share | |
Foreign Source Income | | $ | 1.1296 | | | | per share | |
| * | The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s)
Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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T-1 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School —Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956
Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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T-2 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees—(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort –1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964
President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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T-4 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974
Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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T-5 | | Invesco European Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers— (continued) | | | | | | |
Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl – 1969
Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Global Focus Fund
Nasdaq:
A: GLVAX ∎ C: GLVCX ∎ R: GLVNX ∎ Y: GLVYX ∎ R5: GFFDX ∎ R6: GLVIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | | | | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Global Focus Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World Index. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | | | | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | | | | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 24.30 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 23.36 | |
Class R Shares | | | 23.99 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 24.60 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 24.72 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 24.74 | |
MSCI All Country World Index▼ | | | 37.28 | |
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Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
The Fund’s Class A shares produced a total return of 24.30% during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, underperforming the MSCI All Country World Index which returned 37.28%. The Fund outperformed the index most in the health care sector, primarily due to stock selection, and in the consumer staples sector, primarily due to its underweight allocation. On the negative side, the information technology (IT) and consumer discretionary sectors were the worst-performing for the Fund as compared to the style-specific index, both due to stock selection.
The market narrative in 2021 was all about the cycle, even though there were some profound changes happening all around us. The thing about cycles is that they are just that, they are passing, reflecting a temporal change in preference. Structural change, of the sort we look for, is much bigger than that. It doesn’t separate the world into cyclical or defensive, it separates it into winners and losers, and the losers fade into obscurity. The cyclically driven environment we find ourselves in today has benefited, for a time, the wealth creation engines of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The three major contributors to Fund performance for the fiscal year were CrowdStrike Holdings, Alphabet and Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook).
CrowdStrike Holdings is the first fit-for-purpose cloud-based security software. It is not an adaptation of legacy on-premise software, it was designed to secure modern network endpoints from modern threats, and it is growing very rapidly.
Alphabet (the parent company of Google) is, in our view, among the most innovative
companies ever and has many avenues to continue its growth. Each day over 1 billion searches are done on Google by a user with an intent to make a purchase. Advertisers have taken note.
Meta Platforms is a social media company whose products are used by 2 billion people around the world every day. Despite occasional controversies, it remains a major beneficiary of the move to digital advertising and e-commerce broadly. We expect it will grow substantially over at the least the medium term, and it remains the top holding in the Fund as of the end of the fiscal year.
The three major detractors from Fund performance for the fiscal year were Alibaba Group Holding, Splunk and Alteryx.
Alibaba’s share price declined during the reporting period. Jack Ma, its founder, has in the past made some statements about the Chinese regulatory state, which resulted in a response from the Chinese government. Mr. Ma is no longer active in the company and the planned IPO of Alipay (an online payment platform owned by Alibaba) was postponed indefinitely. That postponement concerned investors, but more recently the Chinese government has indicated that new regulations were coming to its e-commerce industries, and that news negatively impacted Alibaba and similar companies. These new rules of the road, however, are designed to end competitive practices that are illegal nearly anyplace else. We do not see the potential new rules as a danger to the industry, in fact, quite the opposite. We believe the company has many advantages and looks far too cheap, and so have added to the position.
Splunk, a data software and security company that seemed to struggle to transition to a cloud platform from on-premise, didn’t seem to be able to navigate the COVID-19 challenges well. We sold it after several guidance cuts that were followed by explanations from management that didn’t quite add up.
Alteryx was another name that failed to perform well during the fiscal year. It’s a software company that provides a simpler approach to data science and analytics than the traditional spreadsheet full of macros. Like Splunk, they just couldn’t seem to navigate their way through the sales environment that COVID-19 presented. We sold it during the fiscal year.
We are living in one of the most noteworthy periods of change in history. The promise of the internet, and the digitization of nearly everything, is here and has created some massive new industries. The mapping of the human genome, concluded at the beginning of this century, is now yielding entirely new ways of treating some of our most challenging diseases, including COVID-19. These big changes are good examples of the types of things we have our clients exposed to in the portfolio, representing what we believe are some of the best long-term opportunities
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available to invest in companies with dominant competitive positions, in structurally growing industries. Given our relative results, it might seem as though they haven’t been growing very much. They have been, in fact, growing quickly over the last year, though because the market has been focused elsewhere, their stock prices have failed to respond to the extent we’d expect.
The portfolio we hold today was not assembled to perform only in a tailored environment. What drives our holdings isn’t complicated. Growth rates and economic profitability are going up together. The market is what it is, but we are invested in a portfolio of 35 businesses, in our view each holding a significant competitive edge in an expanding economic ecosystem.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Global Focus Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Randall Dishmon
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/1/07) | | | 9.36 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.01 | |
5 Years | | | 19.79 | |
1 Year | | | 17.46 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/1/07) | | | 9.39 | % |
10 Years | | | 13.96 | |
5 Years | | | 20.24 | |
1 Year | | | 22.36 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/1/07) | | | 9.59 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.36 | |
5 Years | | | 20.85 | |
1 Year | | | 23.99 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/1/07) | | | 10.18 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.95 | |
5 Years | | | 21.44 | |
1 Year | | | 24.60 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 14.76 | % |
5 Years | | | 21.37 | |
1 Year | | | 24.72 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (8/28/12) | | | 15.97 | % |
5 Years | | | 21.65 | |
1 Year | | | 24.74 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Global Focus Fund (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer Global Focus Fund. The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Global Focus Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Global Focus Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Information Technology | | | | 34.55 | % |
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Health Care | | | | 29.24 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 19.77 | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 14.04 | |
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Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | | | 2.44 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | | 8.43 | % |
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2. | | Twilio, Inc., Class A | | | | 5.37 | |
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3. | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | | 5.12 | |
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4. | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 5.10 | |
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5. | | salesforce.com, inc. | | | | 4.99 | |
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6. | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | | 4.53 | |
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7. | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 4.46 | |
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8. | | Illumina, Inc. | | | | 4.32 | |
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9. | | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | | 4.05 | |
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10. | | Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | | 3.95 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments(a)
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-100.04% | |
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods-3.84% | |
Hermes International (France) | | | 24,970 | | | $ | 39,658,263 | |
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Application Software-7.51% | |
Nice Ltd., ADR (Israel)(b) | | | 92,234 | | | | 26,104,066 | |
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salesforce.com, inc.(b) | | | 171,994 | | | | 51,544,882 | |
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Biotechnology-3.21% | | | | | | | | |
BeiGene Ltd., ADR (China)(b) | | | 57,441 | | | | 20,547,794 | |
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Twist Bioscience Corp.(b) | | | 106,715 | | | | 12,677,742 | |
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Data Processing & Outsourced Services-11.54% | |
Adyen N.V. (Netherlands)(b)(c) | | | 8,833 | | | | 26,681,853 | |
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Amadeus IT Group S.A. (Spain)(b) | | | 329,972 | | | | 22,112,283 | |
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Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 124,819 | | | | 41,879,271 | |
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PayPal Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 122,893 | | | | 28,583,683 | |
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| | | | | | | 119,257,090 | |
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Health Care Equipment-4.09% | |
ABIOMED, Inc.(b) | | | 33,043 | | | | 10,971,598 | |
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Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(b) | | | 97,799 | | | | 11,718,276 | |
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Stryker Corp. | | | 73,773 | | | | 19,628,782 | |
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Integrated Telecommunication Services-2.25% | |
Cellnex Telecom S.A. (Spain)(c) | | | 377,896 | | | | 23,242,481 | |
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Interactive Home Entertainment-1.31% | | | | | |
Sea Ltd., ADR (Taiwan)(b) | | | 39,289 | | | | 13,498,522 | |
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Interactive Media & Services-16.21% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 15,820 | | | | 46,841,754 | |
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Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 269,215 | | | | 87,109,898 | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China) | | | 541,800 | | | | 33,638,329 | |
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Internet & Direct Marketing Retail-11.01% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR (China)(b) | | | 234,954 | | | | 38,753,313 | |
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Amazon.com, Inc.(b) | | | 13,672 | | | | 46,107,863 | |
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Farfetch Ltd., Class A (United Kingdom)(b) | | | 256,470 | | | | 10,056,189 | |
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HelloFresh SE (Germany)(b) | | | 102,849 | | | | 8,323,081 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
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Internet & Direct Marketing Retail-(continued) | |
Zalando SE (Germany)(b)(c) | | | 111,916 | | | $ | 10,554,719 | |
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Internet Services & Infrastructure-6.56% | |
Okta, Inc.(b) | | | 49,831 | | | | 12,317,227 | |
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Twilio, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 190,343 | | | | 55,458,336 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services-17.99% | |
Biotage AB (Sweden) | | | 221,000 | | | | 7,154,158 | |
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Illumina, Inc.(b) | | | 107,578 | | | | 44,651,325 | |
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Lonza Group AG (Switzerland) | | | 27,705 | | | | 22,754,354 | |
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Tecan Group AG, Class R (Switzerland) | | | 46,852 | | | | 28,678,811 | |
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Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 83,233 | | | | 52,692,315 | |
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Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc. (China)(b)(c) | | | 1,964,500 | | | | 30,004,015 | |
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| | | | | | | 185,934,978 | |
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Pharmaceuticals-3.94% | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B (Denmark) | | | 370,661 | | | | 40,770,014 | |
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Semiconductors-1.09% | |
Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) | | | 242,186 | | | | 11,320,021 | |
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Systems Software-7.85% | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 187,908 | | | | 52,952,474 | |
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ServiceNow, Inc.(b) | | | 40,341 | | | | 28,148,336 | |
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Trucking-1.64% | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | 385,964 | | | | 16,912,942 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $594,398,697) | | | | 1,034,048,970 | |
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Money Market Funds-0.00% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(d)(e) | | | 71 | | | | 71 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 81 | | | | 81 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $152) | | | | 152 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-100.04% (Cost $594,398,849) | | | | 1,034,049,122 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(0.04)% | | | | (464,926 | ) |
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NET ASSETS-100.00% | | | $ | 1,033,584,196 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Industry and/or sector classifications used in this report are generally according to the Global Industry Classification Standard, which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. and Standard & Poor’s. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $90,483,068, which represented 8.75% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(d) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ 5,675,088 | | | | $ 75,600,304 | | | | $ (81,275,321 | ) | | | $ - | | | | $ - | | | | $ 71 | | | | $1,313 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 4,052,847 | | | | 53,964,372 | | | | (58,016,964 | ) | | | 435 | | | | (690) | | | | - | | | | 1,110 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 6,485,815 | | | | 86,400,347 | | | | (92,886,081 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 81 | | | | 592 | |
Total | | | $16,213,750 | | | | $215,965,023 | | | | $(232,178,366 | ) | | | $435 | | | | $(690) | | | | $152 | | | | $3,015 | |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $594,398,697) | | $ | 1,034,048,970 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $152) | | | 152 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,868) | | | 1,856 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,110,125 | |
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Dividends | | | 601,262 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 20,622 | |
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Other assets | | | 54,182 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,035,837,169 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 1,185,843 | |
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Amount due custodian | | | 405,243 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 470,437 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 170,828 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 20,622 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 2,252,973 | |
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Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 1,033,584,196 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 560,287,904 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 473,296,292 | |
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| | $ | 1,033,584,196 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 414,186,306 | |
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Class C | | $ | 70,996,294 | |
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Class R | | $ | 39,610,751 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 453,276,228 | |
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Class R5 | | $ | 12,811 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 55,501,806 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 4,829,333 | |
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Class C | | | 922,028 | |
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Class R | | | 479,373 | |
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Class Y | | | 5,122,679 | |
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Class R5 | | | 148 | |
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Class R6 | | | 616,543 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 85.76 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $85.76 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 90.75 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 77.00 | |
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 82.63 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 88.48 | |
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 86.56 | |
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 90.02 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
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Investment income: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $139,603) | | $ | 1,386,688 | |
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Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 3,015 | |
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Total investment income | | | 1,389,703 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 7,222,530 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 133,634 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 21,339 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 911,952 | |
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Class C | | | 756,227 | |
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Class R | | | 166,769 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 1,158,226 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 4 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 12,523 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 30,269 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 141,269 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 52,440 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 61,475 | |
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Taxes | | | 82 | |
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Other | | | 29,832 | |
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Total expenses | | | 10,698,571 | |
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Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (9,972 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 10,688,599 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | | | (9,298,896 | ) |
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 50,221,864 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (690 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | 32,939 | |
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Forward foreign currency contracts | | | 19,981 | |
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| | | 50,274,094 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 145,935,369 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | 435 | |
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Foreign currencies | | | (4,939 | ) |
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| | | 145,930,865 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 196,204,959 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 186,906,063 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (9,298,896 | ) | | $ | (4,016,375 | ) |
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Net realized gain | | | 50,274,094 | | | | 37,290,188 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 145,930,865 | | | | 165,860,292 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 186,906,063 | | | | 199,134,105 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (14,021,673 | ) | | | (14,079,195 | ) |
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Class C | | | (4,016,167 | ) | | | (4,595,162 | ) |
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Class R | | | (1,267,019 | ) | | | (980,122 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (15,198,819 | ) | | | (12,860,913 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (702 | ) | | | (1,022 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (1,794,069 | ) | | | (3,992,853 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (36,298,449 | ) | | | (36,509,267 | ) |
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Share transactions-net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 82,391,644 | | | | 66,103,196 | |
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Class C | | | (14,730,005 | ) | | | 12,749,165 | |
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Class R | | | 11,632,732 | | | | 8,535,222 | |
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Class Y | | | 82,239,319 | | | | 96,991,564 | |
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Class R5 | | | (4,299 | ) | | | 199 | |
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Class R6 | | | 12,884,518 | | | | (89,286,939 | ) |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 174,413,909 | | | | 95,092,407 | |
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Net increase in net assets | | | 325,021,523 | | | | 257,717,245 | |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 708,562,673 | | | | 450,845,428 | |
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End of year | | $ | 1,033,584,196 | | | $ | 708,562,673 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $72.26 | | | | $(0.84 | ) | | | $17.88 | | | | $17.04 | | | | $(3.54 | ) | | | $85.76 | | | | 24.30 | %(e) | | | $414,186 | | | | 1.18 | %(e) | | | 1.18 | %(e) | | | (1.03 | )%(e) | | | 24 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 52.99 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 25.00 | | | | 24.49 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 72.26 | | | | 50.31 | (e) | | | 273,684 | | | | 1.26 | (e) | | | 1.26 | (e) | | | (0.84 | )(e) | | | 43 | |
Six months ended 10/31/19 | | | 54.20 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | – | | | | 52.99 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | 145,332 | | | | 1.27 | (f) | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | (0.60 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Year ended 04/30/19 | | | 51.71 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 4.48 | | | | 4.35 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 54.20 | | | | 9.11 | | | | 155,251 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 46 | |
Year ended 04/30/18 | | | 45.73 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 7.15 | | | | 6.91 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 51.71 | | | | 15.17 | | | | 148,492 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.28 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 63 | |
Year ended 04/30/17 | | | 39.26 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 6.59 | | | | 6.47 | | | | – | | | | 45.73 | | | | 16.51 | | | | 145,248 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 59 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 65.69 | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | 16.16 | | | | 14.85 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 77.00 | | | | 23.36 | | | | 70,996 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.94 | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 48.95 | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 22.84 | | | | 21.96 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 65.69 | | | | 49.20 | | | | 73,587 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.02 | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 43 | |
Six months ended 10/31/19 | | | 50.26 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | | | – | | | | 48.95 | | | | (2.60 | ) | | | 43,574 | | | | 2.01 | (f) | | | 2.07 | (f) | | | (1.34 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Year ended 04/30/19 | | | 48.45 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 4.16 | | | | 3.67 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 50.26 | | | | 8.28 | | | | 55,891 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 46 | |
Year ended 04/30/18 | | | 43.23 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 6.74 | | | | 6.15 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 48.45 | | | | 14.29 | | | | 58,385 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | 63 | |
Year ended 04/30/17 | | | 37.39 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 6.26 | | | | 5.84 | | | | – | | | | 43.23 | | | | 15.62 | | | | 54,019 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | 59 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 69.91 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 17.28 | | | | 16.26 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 82.63 | | | | 23.99 | | | | 39,611 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 1.44 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 51.54 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 24.24 | | | | 23.59 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 69.91 | | | | 49.95 | | | | 22,854 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 43 | |
Six months ended 10/31/19 | | | 52.79 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | – | | | | 51.54 | | | | (2.37 | ) | | | 9,692 | | | | 1.52 | (f) | | | 1.57 | (f) | | | (0.85 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Year ended 04/30/19 | | | 50.53 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 4.38 | | | | 4.12 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 52.79 | | | | 8.84 | | | | 9,895 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 46 | |
Year ended 04/30/18 | | | 44.82 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 7.00 | | | | 6.64 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 50.53 | | | | 14.88 | | | | 7,812 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 63 | |
Year ended 04/30/17 | | | 38.57 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 6.48 | | | | 6.25 | | | | – | | | | 44.82 | | | | 16.21 | | | | 6,898 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 59 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 74.28 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 18.40 | | | | 17.74 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 88.48 | | | | 24.60 | | | | 453,276 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.94 | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 54.21 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 25.67 | | | | 25.29 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 74.28 | | | | 50.68 | | | | 304,779 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 43 | |
Six months ended 10/31/19 | | | 55.39 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | – | | | | 54.21 | | | | (2.13 | ) | | | 138,470 | | | | 1.02 | (f) | | | 1.07 | (f) | | | (0.36 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Year ended 04/30/19 | | | 52.67 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 4.59 | | | | 4.58 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 55.39 | | | | 9.36 | | | | 301,919 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 46 | |
Year ended 04/30/18 | | | 46.46 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 7.26 | | | | 7.14 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 52.67 | | | | 15.44 | | | | 266,886 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.04 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 63 | |
Year ended 04/30/17 | | | 39.78 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 6.68 | | | | 6.68 | | | | – | | | | 46.46 | | | | 16.79 | | | | 250,427 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 59 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 72.67 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 17.99 | | | | 17.43 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 86.56 | | | | 24.72 | | | | 13 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 53.08 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 25.09 | | | | 24.81 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 72.67 | | | | 50.88 | | | | 14 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 43 | |
Period ended 10/31/19(g) | | | 51.06 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.02 | | | | – | | | | 53.08 | | | | 3.96 | | | | 10 | | | | 0.90 | (f) | | | 0.92 | (f) | | | (0.23 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 75.43 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 18.71 | | | | 18.13 | | | | (3.54 | ) | | | 90.02 | | | | 24.74 | | | | 55,502 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 54.89 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 26.02 | | | | 25.76 | | | | (5.22 | ) | | | 75.43 | | | | 50.94 | | | | 33,645 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 43 | |
Six months ended 10/31/19 | | | 56.03 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | – | | | | 54.89 | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | 113,768 | | | | 0.85 | (f) | | | 0.87 | (f) | | | (0.18 | )(f) | | | 20 | |
Year ended 04/30/19 | | | 53.16 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.65 | | | | 4.73 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 56.03 | | | | 9.56 | | | | 131,074 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 04/30/18 | | | 46.80 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 7.31 | | | | 7.29 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 53.16 | | | | 15.65 | | | | 98,443 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 63 | |
Year ended 04/30/17 | | | 40.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 6.75 | | | | 6.80 | | | | – | | | | 46.80 | | | | 17.00 | | | | 75,145 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 59 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses of 0.00% for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended April 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(e) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.24% for the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020. |
(g) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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13 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Global Focus Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations - Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
J. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. | Other Risks - Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertainty regarding the existence of trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law in many emerging market countries is relatively new and unsettled. Therefore, laws regarding foreign investment in emerging market securities, securities regulation, title to securities, and shareholder rights may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, the enforcement of systems of |
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| taxation at federal, regional and local levels in emerging market countries may be inconsistent, and subject to sudden change. Other risks of investing in emerging markets securities may include additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information. |
L. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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First $500 million | | | 0.800% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.750% | |
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Over $1 billion | | | 0.720% | |
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* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.76%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.27%, 2.01%, 1.52%, 1.02%, 0.90%, and 0.85%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Effective March 1, 2022, through at least June 30, 2022, The Adviser has agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net asset. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $8,876.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $185,006 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $7,061 and $3,438 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $163 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily
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available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests | | $ | 729,156,588 | | | $ | 304,892,382 | | | | $– | | | $ | 1,034,048,970 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 152 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 152 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 729,156,740 | | | $ | 304,892,382 | | | | $– | | | $ | 1,034,049,122 | |
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NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an ISDA Master Agreement under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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Realized Gain: | | | | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | $19,981 | |
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The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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Average notional value | | $4,676,217 |
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NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,096.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
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NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Ordinary income* | | $ | – | | | | | | | $ | 5,751,292 | |
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Long-term capital gain | | | 36,298,449 | | | | | | | | 30,757,975 | |
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Total distributions | | $ | 36,298,449 | | | | | | | $ | 36,509,267 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 7,542,463 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 29,405,887 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 436,351,586 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 14,077 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (17,721 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 560,287,904 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 1,033,584,196 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $366,041,683 and $220,811,246, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $442,952,946 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (6,601,360 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $436,351,586 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $597,697,536.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $12,982,205 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $12,982,205. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,744,703 | | | $ | 140,088,002 | | | | 1,477,048 | | | $ | 94,017,750 | |
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Class C | | | 274,423 | | | | 19,831,291 | | | | 457,147 | | | | 25,579,112 | |
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Class R | | | 208,636 | | | | 16,147,088 | | | | 213,155 | | | | 13,458,838 | |
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Class Y | | | 2,038,492 | | | | 168,361,173 | | | | 2,307,997 | | | | 142,268,923 | |
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Class R5 | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3 | | | | 199 | |
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Class R6 | | | 568,403 | | | | 47,476,776 | | | | 213,640 | | | | 13,870,191 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 179,137 | | | | 13,379,755 | | | | 261,532 | | | | 13,338,160 | |
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Class C | | | 55,442 | | | | 3,742,875 | | | | 89,929 | | | | 4,196,996 | |
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Class R | | | 17,538 | | | | 1,264,827 | | | | 19,687 | | | | 973,520 | |
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Class Y | | | 166,685 | | | | 12,818,076 | | | | 207,499 | | | | 10,856,339 | |
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Class R6 | | | 22,625 | | | | 1,768,392 | | | | 74,981 | | | | 3,977,731 | |
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18 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 251,407 | | | $ | 20,223,985 | | | | 45,306 | | | $ | 2,890,416 | |
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Class C | | | (278,661 | ) | | | (20,223,985 | ) | | | (49,713 | ) | | | (2,890,416 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,133,195 | ) | | | (91,300,098 | ) | | | (739,057 | ) | | | (44,143,130 | ) |
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Class C | | | (249,425 | ) | | | (18,080,186 | ) | | | (267,217 | ) | | | (14,136,527 | ) |
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Class R | | | (73,712 | ) | | | (5,779,183 | ) | | | (93,975 | ) | | | (5,897,136 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (1,185,623 | ) | | | (98,939,930 | ) | | | (966,519 | ) | | | (56,133,698 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (51 | ) | | | (4,299 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
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Class R6 | | | (420,492 | ) | | | (36,360,650 | ) | | | (1,915,245 | ) | | | (107,134,861 | ) |
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Net increase in share activity | | | 2,186,332 | | | $ | 174,413,909 | | | | 1,336,198 | | | $ | 95,092,407 | |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 41% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
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19 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Global Focus Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Global Focus Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Financial Highlights |
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For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the six months ended October 31, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. |
For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer Global Focus Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco Global Focus Fund) as of and for the year ended April 30, 2019 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to April 30, 2019 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report, dated June 25, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian and transfer agent. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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20 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,064.30 | | $6.14 | | $1,019.26 | | $6.01 | | 1.18% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,060.30 | | 10.02 | | 1,015.48 | | 9.80 | | 1.93 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,062.90 | | 7.44 | | 1,018.00 | | 7.27 | | 1.43 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,065.70 | | 4.84 | | 1,020.52 | | 4.74 | | 0.93 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,066.20 | | 4.32 | | 1,021.02 | | 4.23 | | 0.83 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,066.20 | | 4.32 | | 1,021.02 | | 4.23 | | 0.83 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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21 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Global Focus Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Oppenheimer Global Focus Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the
Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic
period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one and three year periods, and second quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
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C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was the same as the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s actual management fees and total expense ratio were in the fourth quintile of its expense group. The Board discussed with management reasons for such relative actual management fees and total expenses.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party
service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with
Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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23 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisers.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | $36,298,449 | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
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* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. | |
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24 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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T-1 | | Invesco Global Focus Fund |
Trustees and Officers-(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Global Fund
Nasdaq:
A: OPPAX ∎ C: OGLCX ∎ R: OGLNX ∎ Y: OGLYX ∎ R5: GFDDX ∎ R6: OGLIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Global Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the MSCI All Country World Index. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 40.51 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 39.44 | |
Class R Shares | | | 40.13 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 40.84 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 41.03 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 41.02 | |
MSCI All Country World Index▼ | | | 37.28 | |
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Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
The Fund outperformed the MSCI All Country World Index in seven of 11 Global Industry Classification Standard sectors. Stock selection in the communication services and real estate sectors and underweight exposure to the consumer staples sector contributed the most to relative Fund performance compared to the MSCI All Country World Index. Stock selection in the information technology (IT) sector and underweight exposure to the financials and energy sectors detracted the most from relative Fund performance.
On a geographic basis, stock selection in the US, India and France contributed the most to relative Fund performance. Overweight exposure to and stock selection in Japan and Brazil detracted the most from relative Fund performance.
The top three individual contributors to Fund performance during the fiscal year were
Alphabet, Intuit and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Alphabet was the leading company in many of the most relevant technology trends. Alphabet has a collection of businesses that possess large competitive moats and are well positioned for the future. It dominates the online search market, with a global share above 80%. Alphabet’s Google benefited from an increase in brand and direct-response digital ad spending as search and YouTube ad revenue continued to grow. The firm’s cloud segment has momentum as more partnerships with large IT transformation deals are onboarded. Intuit has long been known for its TurboTax and Quickbooks. The company has executed some smart acquisitions, such as Credit Karma, which is a financial management platform, and Mailchimp, an all-in-one marketing platform. This has built nicely upon their foundation of tax and small/
medium business bookkeeping software. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is a best-in-class luxury company, known for its coveted global luxury brands, market-leading innovation, operational excellence and a customer-first mindset. In fashion and leather, which account for more than half of the company’s profits, LVMH’s brand intangible assets are backed by the 100+-year-old globally recognized Louis Vuitton brand. LVMH showed remarkable resilience during the pandemic.
The top three individual detractors from Fund performance for the fiscal year were
Sarepta Therapeutics, Ambu and Phathom Pharmaceuticals. Sarepta Therapeutics is a gene therapy company that experienced a clinical trial failure related to a treatment addressing a form of muscular dystrophy. It is no longer in the portfolio. Ambu is primarily a maker of a variety of products used in patient monitoring, diagnostics, and anesthesia, as well as in the growing field of disposable scopes. They are struggling with order backlogs and some new competitive entrants in their disposable scope business. This position has had a bumpy start but is a small position. We are watching how Ambu navigates this, but it is too early to sell. Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceu-tical company, which is focused on developing and commercializing treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. The stock price dropped over the year as investors awaited trial results.
The Fund’s holdings are selected for the sustainability of their purpose and the sensibility of their price. Provided we have this combination well calibrated, our portfolio should be able to weather most transient issues well and create meaningful economic value for our clients.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Global Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
John Delano
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/22/69) | | | 11.68 | % |
10 Years | | | 12.96 | |
5 Years | | | 17.28 | |
1 Year | | | 32.79 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/2/95) | | | 10.51 | % |
10 Years | | | 12.92 | |
5 Years | | | 17.70 | |
1 Year | | | 38.44 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/1/01) | | | 8.42 | % |
10 Years | | | 13.29 | |
5 Years | | | 18.29 | |
1 Year | | | 40.13 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/17/98) | | | 10.68 | % |
10 Years | | | 13.88 | |
5 Years | | | 18.89 | |
1 Year | | | 40.84 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 13.71 | % |
5 Years | | | 18.82 | |
1 Year | | | 41.03 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (1/27/12) | | | 14.37 | % |
5 Years | | | 19.07 | |
1 Year | | | 41.02 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Global Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppen-heimer Global Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Global Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
Supplemental Information
Invesco Global Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
| | | | | |
By sector | | % of total net assets |
| |
Information Technology | | | | 32.94 | % |
| |
Communication Services | | | | 17.41 | |
| |
Industrials | | | | 14.52 | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 14.30 | |
| |
Health Care | | | | 9.92 | |
| |
Financials | | | | 7.84 | |
| |
Real Estate | | | | 2.70 | |
| |
Consumer Staples | | | | 0.44 | |
| |
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | (0.07 | ) |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
| | | | | | | |
| | | | % of total net assets |
| | |
1. | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | | 11.18 | % |
| | |
2. | | Intuit, Inc. | | | | 6.12 | |
| | |
3. | | S&P Global, Inc. | | | | 5.18 | |
| | |
4. | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | | 4.88 | |
| | |
5. | | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | | 4.77 | |
| | |
6. | | Adobe, Inc. | | | | 4.74 | |
| | |
7. | | JD.com, Inc., ADR | | | | 3.57 | |
| | |
8. | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | 3.27 | |
| | |
9. | | Nidec Corp. | | | | 3.04 | |
| | |
10. | | Airbus SE | | | | 2.88 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–100.07% | |
Argentina–0.34% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Reservas de Maternidad - Swiss Medical(a)(b) | | | 1,029,617,880 | | | $ | 46,866,147 | |
| | |
Brazil–0.46% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
StoneCo Ltd., Class A(c) | | | 1,884,756 | | | | 63,817,838 | |
| | |
China–3.92% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
JD.com, Inc., ADR(c) | | | 6,349,093 | | | | 497,007,000 | |
| | |
Meituan, B Shares(c)(d) | | | 1,384,600 | | | | 48,302,303 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 545,309,303 | |
| | |
Denmark–0.24% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Ambu A/S, Class B | | | 1,163,626 | | | | 33,266,228 | |
| | |
France–10.74% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Airbus SE(c) | | | 3,129,088 | | | | 401,169,300 | |
| | |
Dassault Systemes SE | | | 891,660 | | | | 52,003,319 | |
| | |
Kering S.A. | | | 484,091 | | | | 363,196,054 | |
| | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 865,044 | | | | 678,171,604 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,494,540,277 | |
| | |
Germany–2.50% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
SAP SE | | | 2,404,878 | | | | 348,295,847 | |
| | |
India–4.51% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
DLF Ltd. | | | 70,355,450 | | | | 375,531,520 | |
| | |
ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR | | | 11,904,539 | | | | 251,781,000 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 627,312,520 | |
| | |
Italy–0.34% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.(c) | | | 773,116 | | | | 46,932,422 | |
| | |
Japan–11.36% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 431,400 | | | | 84,777,641 | |
| | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 656,012 | | | | 395,581,811 | |
| | |
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 4,330,212 | | | | 329,604,472 | |
| | |
Nidec Corp. | | | 3,819,432 | | | | 422,426,684 | |
| | |
Omron Corp. | | | 2,246,400 | | | | 214,895,779 | |
| | |
TDK Corp. | | | 3,682,900 | | | | 133,845,979 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,581,132,366 | |
| | |
Netherlands–0.97% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 127,086 | | | | 103,535,799 | |
| | |
uniQure N.V.(c) | | | 1,031,898 | | | | 31,441,932 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 134,977,731 | |
| | |
Spain–0.49% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 1,879,032 | | | | 67,940,001 | |
| | |
Sweden–3.19% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Assa Abloy AB, Class B | | | 6,401,588 | | | | 187,797,017 | |
| | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 3,998,937 | | | | 256,531,402 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 444,328,419 | |
| | |
Switzerland–1.07% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Lonza Group AG | | | 105,827 | | | | 86,916,620 | |
| | |
Zur Rose Group AG(c) | | | 172,835 | | | | 61,493,913 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 148,410,533 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
United Kingdom–1.89% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Farfetch Ltd., Class A(c) | | | 3,672,396 | | | $ | 143,994,647 | |
| | |
Prudential PLC | | | 5,783,744 | | | | 118,408,778 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 262,403,425 | |
| | |
United States–58.05% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Adobe, Inc.(c) | | | 1,013,321 | | | | 659,023,446 | |
| | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,856,680 | | | | 292,408,533 | |
| | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 525,130 | | | | 1,554,867,920 | |
| | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(c) | | | 36,690 | | | | 123,734,457 | |
| | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 2,624,536 | | | | 455,330,751 | |
| | |
Avantor, Inc.(c) | | | 5,874,297 | | | | 237,204,113 | |
| | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(c) | | | 1,675,490 | | | | 72,263,884 | |
| | |
Castle Biosciences, Inc.(c) | | | 406,818 | | | | 25,365,102 | |
| | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(c) | | | 188,480 | | | | 84,567,206 | |
| | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 159,976 | | | | 49,875,717 | |
| | |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 1,003,057 | | | | 18,897,594 | |
| | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 1,047,869 | | | | 290,710,297 | |
| | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 1,169,301 | | | | 129,488,393 | |
| | |
Illumina, Inc.(c) | | | 241,385 | | | | 100,189,258 | |
| | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 1,359,750 | | | | 851,189,902 | |
| | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(c) | | | 201,387 | | | | 72,726,887 | |
| | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 356,418 | | | | 93,174,794 | |
| | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 125,102 | | | | 20,018,822 | |
| | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 408,186 | | | | 27,960,741 | |
| | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 2,050,329 | | | | 663,424,955 | |
| | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 489,160 | | | | 162,215,239 | |
| | |
Natera, Inc.(c) | | | 424,004 | | | | 48,578,138 | |
| | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 255,111 | | | | 65,224,229 | |
| | |
Omnicell, Inc.(c) | | | 258,752 | | | | 46,096,669 | |
| | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 1,235,454 | | | | 287,354,246 | |
| | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | | | 538,495 | | | | 63,930,126 | |
| | |
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | | | 1,123,410 | | | | 26,433,837 | |
| | |
Qualtrics International, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 771,698 | | | | 35,745,051 | |
| | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 1,519,633 | | | | 720,549,183 | |
| | |
Splunk, Inc.(c) | | | 373,673 | | | | 61,588,784 | |
| | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 1,455,595 | | | | 310,725,865 | |
| | |
Veracyte, Inc.(c) | | | 1,657,477 | | | | 79,359,999 | |
| | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 670,823 | | | | 142,060,187 | |
| | |
Walt Disney Co. (The)(c) | | | 1,203,648 | | | | 203,500,767 | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 8,075,785,092 | |
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $4,311,923,144) | | | | 13,921,318,149 | |
| | |
Preferred Stocks–0.00% | | | | | | | | |
India–0.00% | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., 6.00%, Pfd. (Acquired 03/13/2001-07/04/2001; Cost $0)(e) (Cost $0) | | | 15,040,130 | | | | 413,757 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
Money Market Funds–0.00% | | | | | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(a)(f) (Cost $257,579) | | | 257,502 | | | $ | 257,579 | |
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| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.07% (Cost $4,312,180,723) | | | | 13,921,989,485 | |
|
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.07)% | | | | (9,756,521 | ) |
|
| |
NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 13,912,232,964 | |
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| |
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
Pfd. – Preferred
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), defines “affiliated person” to include an issuer of which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the 1940 Act) of that issuer. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 4,269,509 | | | | $ | 312,377,285 | | | | $ | (316,646,794 | ) | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 1,527 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 3,048,843 | | | | | 217,491,862 | | | | | (220,283,102 | ) | | | | 192 | | | | | (216) | | | | | 257,579 | | | | | 1,339 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 4,879,438 | | | | | 357,002,611 | | | | | (361,882,049 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 709 | |
Investments in Other Affiliates: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reservas de Maternidad - Swiss Medical | | | | 36,663,663 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 10,202,484 | | | | | - | | | | | 46,866,147 | | | | | - | |
Total | | | $ | 48,861,453 | | | | $ | 886,871,758 | | | | $ | (898,811,945 | ) | | | $ | 10,202,676 | | | | $ | (216) | | | | $ | 47,123,726 | | | | $ | 3,575 | |
(b) | Security valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Note 3. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(f) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $4,281,533,144) | | $ | 13,874,865,759 | |
| |
Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $30,647,579) | | | 47,123,726 | |
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,767,662) | | | 1,761,313 | |
Receivable for: | | | | |
| |
Investments sold | | | 20,469,562 | |
| |
Fund shares sold | | | 4,348,034 | |
| |
Dividends | | | 14,209,571 | |
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 936,155 | |
| |
Other assets | | | 76,571 | |
| |
Total assets | | | 13,963,790,691 | |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 7,893,635 | |
| |
Amount due custodian | | | 15,787,283 | |
| |
Accrued foreign taxes | | | 17,598,403 | |
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 6,419,628 | |
| |
Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 552,408 | |
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 1,570,215 | |
| |
IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims | | | 800,000 | |
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 936,155 | |
| |
Total liabilities | | | 51,557,727 | |
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 13,912,232,964 | |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
| |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 3,450,333,378 | |
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 10,461,899,586 | |
| |
| | $ | 13,912,232,964 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 8,073,179,074 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 248,646,529 | |
| |
Class R | | $ | 247,548,534 | |
| |
Class Y | | $ | 2,713,044,559 | |
| |
Class R5 | | $ | 16,093 | |
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 2,629,798,175 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| |
Class A | | | 59,752,523 | |
| |
Class C | | | 2,084,546 | |
| |
Class R | | | 1,855,990 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 19,940,405 | |
| |
Class R5 | | | 118 | |
| |
Class R6 | | | 19,253,400 | |
Class A: | | | | |
| |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 135.11 | |
| |
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $135.11 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 142.97 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
| |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 119.28 | |
Class R: | | | | |
| |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 133.38 | |
Class Y: | | | | |
| |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 136.06 | |
Class R5: | | | | |
| |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 136.38 | |
Class R6: | | | | |
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Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 136.59 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,481,489 | |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $6,633,871) | | | 66,809,380 | |
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| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 3,575 | |
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Non-cash dividend income | | | 4,829,000 | |
|
| |
Foreign withholding tax claims | | | 8,038,571 | |
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Less: IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims | | | (800,000 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 80,362,015 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 82,463,079 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 1,860,252 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 271,475 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 17,713,723 | |
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Class C | | | 2,534,524 | |
|
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Class R | | | 1,187,858 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 15,551,579 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 2 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 347,434 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 213,236 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 167,390 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 368,214 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 242,104 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 220,101 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 123,140,971 | |
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| |
Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (21,569 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 123,119,402 | |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (42,757,387 | ) |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 989,118,048 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (216 | ) |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 246,119 | |
|
| |
| | | 989,363,951 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $16,655,191) | | | 3,304,414,978 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 10,202,676 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (372,212 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 3,314,245,442 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 4,303,609,393 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 4,260,852,006 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (42,757,387 | ) | | $ | (16,019,844 | ) |
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| |
Net realized gain | | | 989,363,951 | | | | 694,147,295 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 3,314,245,442 | | | | 713,539,849 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,260,852,006 | | | | 1,391,667,300 | |
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| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (401,499,276 | ) | | | (88,267,939 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (17,266,924 | ) | | | (4,268,191 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (12,789,748 | ) | | | (2,930,684 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (135,222,107 | ) | | | (28,337,555 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (780 | ) | | | (153 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (125,000,218 | ) | | | (26,220,136 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (691,779,053 | ) | | | (150,024,658 | ) |
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Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (250,965,242 | ) | | | (711,388,987 | ) |
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Class C | | | (63,045,551 | ) | | | (56,798,927 | ) |
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Class R | | | (13,049,350 | ) | | | (35,630,303 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (76,298,994 | ) | | | (124,020,139 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | 21,812,204 | | | | (360,415,404 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (381,546,933 | ) | | | (1,288,253,760 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 3,187,526,020 | | | | (46,611,118 | ) |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 10,724,706,944 | | | | 10,771,318,062 | |
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End of year | | $ | 13,912,232,964 | | | $ | 10,724,706,944 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $101.84 | | | | $(0.52 | ) | | | $40.40 | | | | $39.88 | | | $ | – | | | | $(6.61 | ) | | | $(6.61 | ) | | | $135.11 | | | | 40.51 | %(e) | | | $8,073,179 | | | | 1.03 | %(e) | | | 1.03 | %(e) | | | (0.42 | )%(e) | | | 7 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 90.42 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 12.95 | | | | 12.72 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 101.84 | | | | 14.17 | | | | 6,256,292 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 86.02 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 4.42 | | | | 4.40 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 90.42 | | | | 5.11 | | | | 6,250,324 | | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | 1.06 | (f) | | | (0.23 | )(f) | | | 1 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | 98.63 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (3.48 | ) | | | (3.06 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (9.55 | ) | | | 86.02 | | | | (2.09 | ) | | | 6,026,243 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 10 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | 95.03 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 8.90 | | | | 9.28 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | (5.68 | ) | | | 98.63 | | | | 10.08 | | | | 6,759,414 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 14 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | 75.13 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 20.11 | | | | 20.42 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 95.03 | | | | 27.36 | | | | 7,004,011 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 7 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 91.23 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 35.96 | | | | 34.66 | | | | – | | | | (6.61 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 119.28 | | | | 39.44 | | | | 248,647 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 81.75 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 11.63 | | | | 10.78 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 91.23 | | | | 13.28 | | | | 243,600 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 77.82 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | 3.93 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 81.75 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 274,378 | | | | 1.82 | (f) | | | 1.82 | (f) | | | (0.99 | )(f) | | | 1 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | 90.43 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (3.24 | ) | | | (3.46 | ) | | | – | | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | 77.82 | | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 267,208 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | 87.71 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 8.21 | | | | 7.87 | | | | – | | | | (5.15 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | 90.43 | | | | 9.24 | | | | 646,353 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 14 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | 69.39 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 18.62 | | | | 18.32 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 87.71 | | | | 26.40 | | | | 647,114 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.89 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 7 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 100.86 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 39.97 | | | | 39.13 | | | | – | | | | (6.61 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 133.38 | | | | 40.16 | | | | 247,549 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 89.81 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 12.83 | | | | 12.35 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 100.86 | | | | 13.85 | | | | 197,067 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 85.46 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 4.39 | | | | 4.35 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 89.81 | | | | 5.09 | | | | 209,838 | | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | 1.32 | (f) | | | (0.49 | )(f) | | | 1 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | 98.01 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (3.44 | ) | | | (3.25 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (9.30 | ) | | | 85.46 | | | | (2.35 | ) | | | 202,819 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 10 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | 94.48 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 8.86 | | | | 8.98 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | (5.45 | ) | | | 98.01 | | | | 9.79 | | | | 237,458 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 14 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | 74.69 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 20.02 | | | | 20.11 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 94.48 | | | | 27.04 | | | | 226,446 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 7 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 102.29 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 40.61 | | | | 40.38 | | | | – | | | | (6.61 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 136.06 | | | | 40.84 | | | | 2,713,045 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 90.61 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 12.99 | | | | 12.98 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 102.29 | | | | 14.42 | | | | 2,093,441 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 86.18 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 4.43 | | | | 4.43 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 90.61 | | | | 5.14 | | | | 1,985,139 | | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.82 | (f) | | | 0.00 | (f) | | | 1 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | 98.88 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (2.89 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (9.81 | ) | | | 86.18 | | | | (1.88 | ) | | | 1,899,009 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 10 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | 95.27 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 8.92 | | | | 9.53 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | (5.92 | ) | | | 98.88 | | | | 10.33 | | | | 2,158,393 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 14 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | 75.32 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 20.16 | | | | 20.65 | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 95.27 | | | | 27.66 | | | | 1,589,161 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 7 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 102.39 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 40.66 | | | | 40.60 | | | | – | | | | (6.61 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 136.38 | | | | 41.03 | | | | 16 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 90.55 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 13.00 | | | | 13.14 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 102.39 | | | | 14.62 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 86.12 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 4.43 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 90.55 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 11 | | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 0.66 | (f) | | | 0.17 | (f) | | | 1 | |
Period ended 09/30/19(g) | | | 84.75 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.37 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 86.12 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 10 | | | | 0.75 | (f) | | | 0.75 | (f) | | | 0.83 | (f) | | | 10 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 102.54 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 40.73 | | | | 40.66 | | | | – | | | | (6.61 | ) | | | (6.61 | ) | | | 136.59 | | | | 41.02 | | | | 2,629,798 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 90.69 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 13.02 | | | | 13.15 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 102.54 | | | | 14.61 | | | | 1,934,295 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 8 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | 86.25 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 4.43 | | | | 4.44 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 90.69 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 2,051,628 | | | | 0.67 | (f) | | | 0.67 | (f) | | | 0.16 | (f) | | | 1 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | 98.97 | | | | 0.76 | | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (2.75 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (9.15 | ) | | | (9.97 | ) | | | 86.25 | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | 1,957,302 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 10 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | 95.35 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 8.92 | | | | 9.69 | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (5.15 | ) | | | (6.07 | ) | | | 98.97 | | | | 10.52 | | | | 1,436,651 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 14 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | 75.40 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 20.10 | | | | 20.80 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 95.35 | | | | 27.91 | | | | 1,005,841 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 7 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds of 0.00% for the one month ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended September 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(e) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.23% for the year ended October 31, 2021. |
(g) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Global Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations - Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Foreign Withholding Taxes - The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Tax reclaims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received. These tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received refunds in excess of the foreign tax paid during the year and has recorded the estimated liability as a reduction to income which is reflected as IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims on the Statement of Operations.
G. | Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
H. | Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
I. | Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
J. | Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement
based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
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First $ 250 million | | | 0.800% | |
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Next $250 million | | | 0.770% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.750% | |
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Next $1 billion | | | 0.690% | |
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Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.670% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.650% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.630% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.600% | |
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Next $4 billion | | | 0.580% | |
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Next $8 billion | | | 0.560% | |
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Over $23 billion | | | 0.540% | |
* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.63%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
Effective June 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Prior to June 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.15%, 1.89%, 1.39%, 0.89%, 0.75% and 0.70%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waivers without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $11,242.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid
monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $331,583 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $10,385 and $7,218 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Argentina | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 46,866,147 | | | $ | 46,866,147 | |
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Brazil | | | 63,817,838 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 63,817,838 | |
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China | | | 497,007,000 | | | | 48,302,303 | | | | – | | | | 545,309,303 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 33,266,228 | | | | – | | | | 33,266,228 | |
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France | | | – | | | | 1,494,540,277 | | | | – | | | | 1,494,540,277 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 348,295,847 | | | | – | | | | 348,295,847 | |
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India | | | 252,194,757 | | | | 375,531,520 | | | | – | | | | 627,726,277 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | 46,932,422 | | | | – | | | | 46,932,422 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 1,581,132,366 | | | | – | | | | 1,581,132,366 | |
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Netherlands | | | 31,441,932 | | | | 103,535,799 | | | | – | | | | 134,977,731 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 67,940,001 | | | | – | | | | 67,940,001 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 444,328,419 | | | | – | | | | 444,328,419 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | 148,410,533 | | | | – | | | | 148,410,533 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 143,994,647 | | | | 118,408,778 | | | | – | | | | 262,403,425 | |
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United States | | | 8,075,785,092 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 8,075,785,092 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 257,579 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 257,579 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 9,064,498,845 | | | $ | 4,810,624,493 | | | $ | 46,866,147 | | | $ | 13,921,989,485 | |
NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $10,327.
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate
by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | | 2020 |
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Ordinary income* | | | $ | – | | | | | | | | | $ | 71,116,789 | |
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Long-term capital gain | | | | 691,779,053 | | | | | | | | | | 78,907,869 | |
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Total distributions | | | $ | 691,779,053 | | | | | | | | | $ | 150,024,658 | |
* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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| | 2021 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | | $ | 910,077,854 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 9,587,836,886 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies | | | (69,066 | ) |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (2,268,323 | ) |
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Late-Year ordinary loss deferral | | | (33,677,765 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 3,450,333,378 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 13,912,232,964 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $939,971,473 and $2,022,178,922, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
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Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 9,661,170,806 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (73,333,920 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 9,587,836,886 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $4,334,152,599.
NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses and equalization payment, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $20,199,922, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $72,802,876 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $52,602,954. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,660,050 | | | $ | 445,852,844 | | | | 3,782,735 | | | $ | 350,384,952 | |
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Class C | | | 225,219 | | | | 24,481,370 | | | | 303,998 | | | | 25,377,820 | |
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Class R | | | 247,221 | | | | 29,926,712 | | | | 269,148 | | | | 24,522,766 | |
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Class Y | | | 3,076,347 | | | | 379,177,809 | | | | 4,755,938 | | | | 445,453,852 | |
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Class R6 | | | 3,450,228 | | | | 421,553,485 | | | | 4,101,314 | | | | 394,861,223 | |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,349,658 | | | $ | 374,357,712 | | | | 868,190 | | | $ | 82,417,312 | |
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Class C | | | 168,181 | | | | 16,707,111 | | | | 47,743 | | | | 4,087,714 | |
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Class R | | | 115,245 | | | | 12,744,947 | | | | 30,963 | | | | 2,917,943 | |
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Class Y | | | 1,103,599 | | | | 123,945,145 | | | | 266,718 | | | | 25,378,194 | |
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Class R6 | | | 1,104,877 | | | | 124,431,282 | | | | 273,804 | | | | 26,082,561 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 499,921 | | | | 59,156,588 | | | | 248,014 | | | | 23,320,549 | |
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Class C | | | (563,177 | ) | | | (59,156,588 | ) | | | (275,802 | ) | | | (23,320,549 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (9,191,411 | ) | | | (1,130,332,386 | ) | | | (12,590,846 | ) | | | (1,167,511,800 | ) |
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Class C | | | (415,804 | ) | | | (45,077,444 | ) | | | (762,131 | ) | | | (62,943,912 | ) |
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Class R | | | (460,246 | ) | | | (55,721,009 | ) | | | (682,904 | ) | | | (63,071,012 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (4,705,939 | ) | | | (579,421,948 | ) | | | (6,466,015 | ) | | | (594,852,185 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (4,166,331 | ) | | | (524,172,563 | ) | | | (8,133,986 | ) | | | (781,359,188 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (2,502,362 | ) | | $ | (381,546,933 | ) | | | (13,963,119 | ) | | $ | (1,288,253,760 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Global Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Global Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Financial Highlights |
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For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the one month ended October 31, 2019, and the year ended September 30, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. |
For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the one month ended October 31, 2019, and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through September 30, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer Global Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco Global Fund) as of and for the year ended September 30, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to September 30, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated November 21, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and portfolio company investees; when replies were not received from portfolio company investees, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,093.00 | | $5.33 | | $1,020.11 | | $5.14 | | 1.01% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,088.70 | | 9.37 | | 1,016.23 | | 9.05 | | 1.78 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,091.60 | | 6.75 | | 1,018.75 | | 6.51 | | 1.28 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,094.30 | | 4.12 | | 1,021.27 | | 3.97 | | 0.78 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,095.00 | | 3.49 | | 1,021.88 | | 3.36 | | 0.66 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,095.00 | | 3.49 | | 1,021.88 | | 3.36 | | 0.66 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Global Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Oppenheimer Global Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the
Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic
period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the second quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the fourth quintile for the three year period, and the third quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s stock selection in and underweight exposure to certain sectors detracted from Fund performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed
more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (defined for this purpose as the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other similarly managed third-party mutual funds advised or sub-advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2020.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of
scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with
regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | $748,046,053 | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
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* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. | |
Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | |
Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Global Growth Fund
Nasdaq:
A: AGGAX ∎ C: AGGCX ∎ Y: AGGYX ∎ R5: GGAIX ∎ R6: AGGFX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Global Growth Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 28.36 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 27.40 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 28.68 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 28.79 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 28.81 | |
MSCI All Country World Index▼ (Broad Market Index) | | | 37.28 | |
MSCI All Country World Growth Index▼ (Style-Specific Index) | | | 34.69 | |
Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index∎ (Peer Group Index) | | | 35.94 | |
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Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Lipper Inc. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector
and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on our bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our earnings, quality and valuation (EQV) process.
The Fund underperformed its style-specific index, the MSCI All Country World Growth Index, for the fiscal year. On a sector basis, the Fund’s holdings in the consumer discretionary and information technology (IT) sectors underperformed those of the style-specific benchmark and were the most significant detractors from the Fund’s relative performance. An overweight in consumer discretionary and an underweight in IT also hampered relative results. In the consumer discretionary sector, a lack of exposure to US-based Tesla and exposure to China-based New Oriental Education & Technology detracted from Fund performance relative to the style-specific index. In the IT sector, underweight exposure to US-based tech leaders Microsoft and Apple was a key detractor from relative return. On a geographic basis, the Fund’s holdings in China and the US underperformed those of the style-specific benchmark and were among the largest detractors from relative results. Overweight exposure to China and underweight exposure to the US had a negative impact on relative return as well. In a rising equity market environment, the Fund’s cash position also detracted from relative performance. As a reminder, cash is a by-product of our bottom-up stock selection process.
Conversely, security selection in the energy and industrials sectors contributed to Fund
performance relative to the style-specific benchmark. In energy, Canada-based Tourmaline Oil, and in industrials, Sweden-based Sandvik were among the leading relative contributors. Stock selection in the communication services and consumer staples sectors also positively contributed to relative results. Geographically, fund holdings in Japan, Canada, and South Korea outperformed those of the benchmark index and were the leading contributors to relative performance. An underweight in Japan and a lack of exposure to Australia and South Africa also added to the Fund’s relative performance during the fiscal year.
At the security level, China-based companies Alibaba Group Holding and New Oriental Education & Technology were among the Fund’s largest individual detractors for the fiscal year. We exited the fund’s position in New Oriental Education due to regulatory concerns regarding the online tutoring and education industry. In contrast, US-based Google parent company Alphabet was one of the Fund’s leading individual contributors for the fiscal year. The company has benefited from growth in digital advertising as industries such as travel, which were significantly impacted in 2020 by COVID-19, have started to recover and are spending more on advertising.
During the fiscal year, we continued to look for opportunities to improve the growth potential and quality of the Fund’s portfolio by adding companies based on our EQV outlook for each company. We took advantage of market volatility during the fiscal year to put some cash to work at more attractive valuation levels. We added several new holdings, including US-based communication services company Meta Platforms (Facebook), US-based real estate digital technology services provider Black Knight, and Japan-based endoscope manufacturer Olympus. Deteriorating fundamentals and/or valuations led to the sale of several holdings during the fiscal year, including US-based RealPage, US-based L3Harris Technologies and US-based Baxter International.
As always, we remain focused on a bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our EQV-focused investment process. We continue to look for high-quality companies that exhibit the following characteristics: strong organic growth; high returns on capital; pricing power; strong balance sheets; cash generation; and reasonable valuations. In addition, we continue to favor companies that are able to consistently generate cash during weak economic environments. Our balanced EQV-focused approach aligns with our goal of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Global Growth Fund.
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Portfolio manager(s):
Ryan Amerman
Matthew Dennis - Lead
Mark Jason
Mark McDonnell
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/15/94) | | | 7.22 | % |
10 Years | | | 9.68 | |
5 Years | | | 10.60 | |
1 Year | | | 21.31 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (8/4/97) | | | 5.59 | % |
10 Years | | | 9.64 | |
5 Years | | | 11.03 | |
1 Year | | | 26.44 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/3/08) | | | 9.62 | % |
10 Years | | | 10.58 | |
5 Years | | | 12.14 | |
1 Year | | | 28.68 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/28/07) | | | 6.42 | % |
10 Years | | | 10.72 | |
5 Years | | | 12.25 | |
1 Year | | | 28.79 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 10.69 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.26 | |
1 Year | | | 28.81 | |
Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in
the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Global Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets.
∎ Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.
∎ To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors. |
∎ | The MSCI All Country World Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large- and mid-cap growth stocks of developed and emerging markets. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of global multicap growth funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 20.71 | % |
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Information Technology | | | | 19.60 | |
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Financials | | | | 12.18 | |
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Health Care | | | | 12.15 | |
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Industrials | | | | 12.04 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 11.31 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 7.69 | |
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Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | | | 2.84 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 1.48 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | 5.43 | % |
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2. | | Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | | 3.10 | |
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3. | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | 2.81 | |
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4. | | Vertiv Holdings Co. | | | | 1.90 | |
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5. | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | 1.86 | |
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6. | | Apple, Inc. | | | | 1.75 | |
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7. | | Aptiv PLC | | | | 1.74 | |
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8. | | Sony Group Corp. | | | | 1.71 | |
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9. | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. | | | | 1.68 | |
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10. | | Horizon Therapeutics PLC | | | | 1.68 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-98.52% | |
Brazil-0.64% | |
B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao | | | 2,502,293 | | | $ | 5,280,540 | |
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Canada-3.49% | |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) | | | 93,839 | | | | 6,152,308 | |
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CGI, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 89,680 | | | | 8,011,491 | |
|
| |
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 83,714 | | | | 5,721,855 | |
|
| |
Tourmaline Oil Corp. | | | 246,569 | | | | 8,911,628 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 28,797,282 | |
|
| |
|
China-6.03% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 25,083 | | | | 4,137,190 | |
|
| |
China Feihe Ltd.(b) | | | 3,411,000 | | | | 5,701,348 | |
|
| |
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.(a) | | | 1,074,000 | | | | 6,853,617 | |
|
| |
China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 542,000 | | | | 4,502,070 | |
|
| |
JD.com, Inc., ADR(a) | | | 81,303 | | | | 6,364,399 | |
|
| |
Prosus N.V. | | | 50,366 | | | | 4,462,185 | |
|
| |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 101,800 | | | | 6,320,380 | |
|
| |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 57,056 | | | | 1,938,257 | |
|
| |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 167,073 | | | | 9,536,527 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 49,815,973 | |
|
| |
|
Denmark-0.73% | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 54,678 | | | | 6,014,182 | |
|
| |
|
France-3.30% | |
Criteo S.A., ADR(a) | | | 342,609 | | | | 11,319,801 | |
|
| |
Sanofi | | | 40,890 | | | | 4,093,102 | |
|
| |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 28,903 | | | | 4,999,419 | |
|
| |
Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.(a) | | | 130,482 | | | | 6,826,732 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 27,239,054 | |
|
| |
|
Germany-1.66% | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 27,560 | | | | 4,575,562 | |
|
| |
flatexDEGIRO AG(a) | | | 316,608 | | | | 7,198,854 | |
|
| |
MorphoSys AG(a) | | | 42,000 | | | | 1,978,519 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 13,752,935 | |
|
| |
|
Hong Kong-1.15% | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 840,200 | | | | 9,494,963 | |
|
| |
|
India-1.51% | |
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | | | 174,115 | | | | 12,520,610 | |
|
| |
|
Ireland-2.30% | |
CRH PLC | | | 146,734 | | | | 7,026,905 | |
|
| |
Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 63,218 | | | | 11,958,167 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 18,985,072 | |
|
| |
|
Italy-1.07% | |
FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A.(a) | | | 464,128 | | | | 8,873,664 | |
|
| |
|
Japan-4.70% | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 36,600 | | | | 5,384,108 | |
|
| |
Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 122,100 | | | | 6,921,321 | |
|
| |
Olympus Corp. | | | 572,500 | | | | 12,388,732 | |
|
| |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 122,100 | | | | 14,112,642 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 38,806,803 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
Macau-0.72% | |
Sands China Ltd.(a) | | | 2,615,200 | | | $ | 5,964,649 | |
|
| |
|
Mexico-3.23% | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B | | | 638,300 | | | | 8,046,338 | |
|
| |
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Class A | | | 8,163,350 | | | | 12,914,334 | |
|
| |
Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Series V | | | 1,634,869 | | | | 5,702,348 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 26,663,020 | |
|
| |
|
Netherlands-1.28% | |
Heineken N.V. | | | 95,342 | | | | 10,576,897 | |
|
| |
|
South Korea-0.68% | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 93,431 | | | | 5,597,638 | |
|
| |
|
Sweden-2.28% | |
Sandvik AB | | | 501,649 | | | | 12,735,768 | |
|
| |
SKF AB, Class B | | | 265,114 | | | | 6,130,636 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 18,866,404 | |
|
| |
|
Switzerland-0.62% | |
Logitech International S.A., Class R | | | 4,324 | | | | 360,742 | |
|
| |
Roche Holding AG | | | 12,269 | | | | 4,753,169 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 5,113,911 | |
|
| |
|
Taiwan-0.97% | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 378,428 | | | | 8,008,537 | |
|
| |
|
United Kingdom-5.09% | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 90,324 | | | | 7,587,174 | |
|
| |
Clinigen Group PLC | | | 1,425,783 | | | | 11,965,172 | |
|
| |
DCC PLC | | | 165,284 | | | | 13,833,028 | |
|
| |
HomeServe PLC | | | 477,984 | | | | 5,606,941 | |
|
| |
IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 279,257 | | | | 3,034,175 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 42,026,490 | |
|
| |
|
United States-57.07% | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | 101,602 | | | | 7,944,261 | |
|
| |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 46,011 | | | | 10,376,401 | |
|
| |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,632 | | | | 25,558,661 | |
|
| |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C(a) | | | 4,403 | | | | 13,056,700 | |
|
| |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 13,297 | | | | 44,843,202 | |
|
| |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 26,697 | | | | 8,540,904 | |
|
| |
Apollo Global Management, Inc.(c) | | | 117,037 | | | | 9,005,997 | |
|
| |
Apple, Inc. | | | 96,504 | | | | 14,456,299 | |
|
| |
Aptiv PLC(a) | | | 82,911 | | | | 14,334,483 | |
|
| |
Black Knight, Inc.(a) | | | 151,338 | | | | 10,610,307 | |
|
| |
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,849 | | | | 9,317,582 | |
|
| |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 15,950 | | | | 8,480,136 | |
|
| |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 149,623 | | | | 7,814,809 | |
|
| |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 136,088 | | | | 10,627,112 | |
|
| |
ConocoPhillips | | | 100,826 | | | | 7,510,529 | |
|
| |
Datto Holding Corp.(a)(c) | | | 224,139 | | | | 5,356,922 | |
|
| |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 262,771 | | | | 8,011,888 | |
|
| |
FedEx Corp. | | | 32,478 | | | | 7,649,543 | |
|
| |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 72,563 | | | | 8,035,627 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
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| |
United States-(continued) | |
General Motors Co.(a) | | | 156,122 | | | $ | 8,497,720 | |
|
| |
Harley-Davidson, Inc.(c) | | | 193,221 | | | | 7,050,634 | |
|
| |
Horizon Therapeutics PLC(a) | | | 115,650 | | | | 13,867,591 | |
|
| |
KLA Corp. | | | 19,455 | | | | 7,252,046 | |
|
| |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 75,882 | | | | 12,446,166 | |
|
| |
Medtronic PLC | | | 72,075 | | | | 8,638,909 | |
|
| |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,838 | | | | 12,890,382 | |
|
| |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 70,059 | | | | 23,232,966 | |
|
| |
ModivCare, Inc.(a) | | | 41,710 | | | | 6,789,137 | |
|
| |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 94,805 | | | | 5,758,456 | |
|
| |
NCR Corp.(a)(c) | | | 302,029 | | | | 11,942,227 | |
|
| |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 42,878 | | | | 7,173,061 | |
|
| |
Open Lending Corp., Class A(a) | | | 292,580 | | | | 9,222,122 | |
|
| |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 59,745 | | | | 13,896,089 | |
|
| |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 101,104 | | | | 9,558,372 | |
|
| |
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 115,883 | | | | 3,591,214 | |
|
| |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 22,838 | | | | 7,609,165 | |
|
| |
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 149,744 | | | | 6,061,637 | |
|
| |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 24,271 | | | | 15,365,242 | |
|
| |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 47,698 | | | | 4,249,892 | |
|
| |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 19,915 | | | | 9,170,260 | |
|
| |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | | 611,594 | | | | 15,705,733 | |
|
| |
Visa, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 49,351 | | | | 10,451,061 | |
|
| |
Ziff Davis, Inc.(a) | | | 74,093 | | | | 9,503,909 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 471,455,354 | |
|
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $521,877,663) | | | | 813,853,978 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
Money Market Funds-1.97% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(d)(e) | | | 3,735,198 | | | $ | 3,735,198 | |
|
| |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 8,261,890 | | | | 8,264,369 | |
|
| |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 4,268,798 | | | | 4,268,798 | |
|
| |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $16,265,130) | | | | 16,268,365 | |
|
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.49% (Cost $538,142,793) | | | | 830,122,343 | |
|
| |
|
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan | |
Money Market Funds-3.65% | |
Invesco Private Government Fund, 0.02%(d)(e)(f) | | | 7,991,419 | | | | 7,991,419 | |
|
| |
Invesco Private Prime Fund, 0.11%(d)(e)(f) | | | 22,144,360 | | | | 22,153,218 | |
|
| |
Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities On Loan (Cost $30,144,637) | | | | 30,144,637 | |
|
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-104.14% (Cost $568,287,430) | | | | 860,266,980 | |
|
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(4.14)% | | | | (34,218,046 | ) |
|
| |
NET ASSETS-100.00% | | | $ | 826,048,934 | |
|
| |
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2021. |
(d) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | $ | 2,452,294 | | | $ | 85,815,202 | | | $ | (84,532,298 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 3,735,198 | | | $ | 2,837 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 11,836,755 | | | | 61,164,970 | | | | (64,736,677 | ) | | | (1,336) | | | | 657 | | | | 8,264,369 | | | | 6,249 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 2,802,622 | | | | 98,074,517 | | | | (96,608,341 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,268,798 | | | | 1,747 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | 910,700 | | | | 70,854,486 | | | | (63,773,767 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,991,419 | | | | 666* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | 1,366,050 | | | | 123,339,647 | | | | (102,552,774 | ) | | | - | | | | 295 | | | | 22,153,218 | | | | 8,776* | |
Total | | $ | 19,368,421 | | | $ | 439,248,822 | | | $ | (412,203,857 | ) | | $ | (1,336) | | | $ | 952 | | | $ | 46,413,002 | | | $ | 20,275 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
(f) | The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $521,877,663)* | | $ | 813,853,978 | |
|
| |
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $46,409,767) | | | 46,413,002 | |
|
| |
Cash | | | 976,176 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $526,672) | | | 522,161 | |
|
| |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 101,030 | |
|
| |
Dividends | | | 549,768 | |
|
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 318,194 | |
|
| |
Other assets | | | 33,377 | |
|
| |
Total assets | | | 862,767,686 | |
|
| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
| |
Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 5,095,149 | |
|
| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 454,280 | |
|
| |
Collateral upon return of securities loaned | | | 30,144,637 | |
|
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 491,503 | |
|
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 192,453 | |
|
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 340,730 | |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 36,718,752 | |
|
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 826,048,934 | |
|
| |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
| |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 531,277,908 | |
|
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 294,771,026 | |
|
| |
| | $ | 826,048,934 | |
|
| |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 770,445,314 | |
|
| |
Class C | | $ | 13,996,803 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | $ | 35,476,279 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | $ | 771,019 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 5,359,519 | |
|
| |
|
Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| |
Class A | | | 23,891,165 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 502,008 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 1,092,709 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 23,997 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 166,818 | |
|
| |
Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 32.25 | |
|
| |
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $32.25 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 34.13 | |
|
| |
Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 27.88 | |
|
| |
Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 32.47 | |
|
| |
Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 32.13 | |
|
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 32.13 | |
|
| |
* | At October 31, 2021, securities with an aggregate value of $29,371,233 were on loan to brokers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $612,410) | | $ | 10,541,961 | |
|
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $32,639) | | | 43,472 | |
|
| |
Total investment income | | | 10,585,433 | |
|
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
| |
Advisory fees | | | 7,409,643 | |
|
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 138,788 | |
|
| |
Custodian fees | | | 40,279 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,948,979 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 149,314 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C and Y | | | 1,317,581 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 472 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 11,000 | |
|
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 37,471 | |
|
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 78,359 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 71,643 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 82,855 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 20,897 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 11,307,281 | |
|
| |
Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (126,388 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 11,180,893 | |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (595,460 | ) |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 143,850,898 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 952 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (141,033 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 143,710,817 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 84,365,099 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (1,336 | ) |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 9,683 | |
|
| |
| | | 84,373,446 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 228,084,263 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 227,488,803 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | |
11 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (595,460 | ) | | $ | (297,168 | ) |
|
| |
Net realized gain | | | 143,710,817 | | | | 85,124,947 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 84,373,446 | | | | 20,717,826 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 227,488,803 | | | | 105,545,605 | |
|
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (179,126,956 | ) | | | (24,908,096 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (3,954,487 | ) | | | (580,124 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (8,392,337 | ) | | | (1,191,872 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | (181,428 | ) | | | (7,808 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (29,738,165 | ) | | | (11,309,854 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (221,393,373 | ) | | | (37,997,754 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Share transactions-net: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | 106,927,183 | | | | 300,246,353 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | (360,732 | ) | | | 6,263,501 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 6,329,576 | | | | 12,862,631 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 95,013 | | | | 444,496 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (105,023,558 | ) | | | (22,381,326 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 7,967,482 | | | | 297,435,655 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets | | | 14,062,912 | | | | 364,983,506 | |
|
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 811,986,022 | | | | 447,002,516 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 826,048,934 | | | $ | 811,986,022 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return (b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (c) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $32.19 | | | | $(0.04 | ) | | | $8.78 | | | | $8.74 | | | | $ – | | | | $(8.68 | ) | | | $(8.68 | ) | | | $32.25 | | | | 28.36 | % | | | $770,445 | | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | (0.11 | )% | | | 51 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 32.19 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.74 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.74 | ) | | | 32.19 | | | | 8.87 | | | | 658,772 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 90 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 29.42 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 4.26 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) | | | 32.19 | | | | 15.46 | | | | 296,262 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 32.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (2.25 | ) | | | (2.01 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 29.42 | | | | (6.41 | ) | | | 273,874 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 28.00 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 4.43 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 32.21 | | | | 15.96 | | | | 327,317 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 22 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 28.99 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 7.85 | | | | 7.57 | | | | – | | | | (8.68 | ) | | | (8.68 | ) | | | 27.88 | | | | 27.36 | | | | 13,997 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1.98 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 51 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 29.17 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.27 | | | | – | | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | 28.99 | | | | 8.09 | | | | 14,628 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 90 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 26.86 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 3.68 | | | | 3.67 | | | | – | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 29.17 | | | | 14.61 | | | | 6,963 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 29.47 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (2.05 | ) | | | (2.05 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 26.86 | | | | (7.10 | ) | | | 21,058 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 25.74 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 3.87 | | | | 3.86 | | | | – | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 29.47 | | | | 15.07 | | | | 24,995 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.11 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 22 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 32.30 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 8.81 | | | | 8.86 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (8.68 | ) | | | (8.69 | ) | | | 32.47 | | | | 28.68 | | | | 35,476 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 51 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 32.28 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.84 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.82 | ) | | | 32.30 | | | | 9.18 | | | | 29,147 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 90 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 29.52 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 4.05 | | | | 4.34 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 32.28 | | | | 15.74 | | | | 13,871 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 32.31 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (2.25 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 29.52 | | | | (6.16 | ) | | | 14,935 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 28.09 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 4.52 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 32.31 | | | | 16.24 | | | | 20,983 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 22 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 32.03 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 8.73 | | | | 8.82 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (8.68 | ) | | | (8.72 | ) | | | 32.13 | | | | 28.79 | | | | 771 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 51 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 32.03 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 2.85 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 32.03 | | | | 9.31 | | | | 664 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 90 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 29.31 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 4.33 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 32.03 | | | | 15.84 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 32.09 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 29.31 | | | | (6.08 | ) | | | 11 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 27.91 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 4.20 | | | | 4.52 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 32.09 | | | | 16.37 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 22 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 32.03 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 8.72 | | | | 8.82 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (8.68 | ) | | | (8.72 | ) | | | 32.13 | | | | 28.81 | | | | 5,360 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 51 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 32.03 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.85 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 32.03 | | | | 9.32 | | | | 108,775 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 90 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 29.30 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 4.02 | | | | 4.34 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 32.03 | | | | 15.88 | | | | 129,894 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 32.08 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 29.30 | | | | (6.08 | ) | | | 266,574 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 32 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 27.91 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 4.19 | | | | 4.51 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 32.08 | | | | 16.33 | | | | 308,082 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 22 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. For the year ended October 31, 2020, the portfolio turnover calculation excludes the value of securities purchased of $264,724,061 and sold of $91,251,356 in the effort to realign the Fund’s portfolio holdings after the reorganization of Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund into the Fund. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of five different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations - Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
J. | Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized |
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| foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Rate | |
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First $250 million | | | 0.800% | |
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Next $250 million | | | 0.780% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.760% | |
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Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.740% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.720% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.700% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.680% | |
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Over $10 billion | | | 0.660% | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.78%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least February 28, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.22%, 1.97%, 0.97%, 0.87% and 0.87%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Effective March 1, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $11,459 and reimbursed class level expenses of $106,065, $2,072, $4,870, $83 and $0 of Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
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The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $55,383 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $486 and $549 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $12,241 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 – | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | | | | | | | Level 2 | | | | | | | | | Level 3 | | | | | | | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Brazil | | $ | 5,280,540 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | – | | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,280,540 | |
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Canada | | | 28,797,282 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,797,282 | |
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China | | | 20,038,116 | | | | | | | | | | | | 29,777,857 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 49,815,973 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,014,182 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 6,014,182 | |
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France | | | 11,319,801 | | | | | | | | | | | | 15,919,253 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,239,054 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,752,935 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 13,752,935 | |
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Hong Kong | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,494,963 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,494,963 | |
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India | | | 12,520,610 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,520,610 | |
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Ireland | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,985,072 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,985,072 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,873,664 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,873,664 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,806,803 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,806,803 | |
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Macau | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,964,649 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,964,649 | |
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Mexico | | | 26,663,020 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 26,663,020 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,576,897 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,576,897 | |
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South Korea | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,597,638 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,597,638 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,866,404 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,866,404 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,113,911 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,113,911 | |
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Taiwan | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,008,537 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,008,537 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 11,965,172 | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,061,318 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 42,026,490 | |
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United States | | | 471,455,354 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 471,455,354 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 16,268,365 | | | | | | | | | | | | 30,144,637 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 46,413,002 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 604,308,260 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 255,958,720 | | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 860,266,980 | |
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NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,839.
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17 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | | | | 2020 | |
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Ordinary income* | | $ | 49,558,352 | | | | | | | $ | 4,773,244 | |
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Long-term capital gain | | | 171,835,021 | | | | | | | | 33,224,510 | |
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Total distributions | | $ | 221,393,373 | | | | | | | $ | 37,997,754 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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| | 2021 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 2,204,357 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 7,138,800 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 285,653,528 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 5,797 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (231,456 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 531,277,908 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 826,048,934 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $467,807,842 and $680,458,023, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $296,100,214 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (10,446,686 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $285,653,528 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $574,613,452.
NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies and foreign currency translations, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $1,050,329 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $1,050,329. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
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18 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 554,150 | | | $ | 19,998,215 | | | | 498,034 | | | $ | 15,325,818 | |
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Class C | | | 73,269 | | | | 2,351,067 | | | | 73,032 | | | | 2,033,422 | |
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Class Y | | | 312,894 | | | | 11,421,293 | | | | 175,682 | | | | 5,464,935 | |
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Class R5 | | | 2,491 | | | | 85,655 | | | | 3,063 | | | | 98,851 | |
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Class R6 | | | 130,862 | | | | 4,745,901 | | | | 292,181 | | | | 7,352,939 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 5,100,734 | | | | 167,533,426 | | | | 728,048 | | | | 22,496,680 | |
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Class C | | | 131,344 | | | | 3,778,617 | | | | 19,433 | | | | 544,308 | |
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Class Y | | | 212,498 | | | | 7,017,919 | | | | 31,560 | | | | 976,162 | |
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Class R5 | | | 5,429 | | | | 177,527 | | | | 219 | | | | 6,712 | |
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Class R6 | | | 908,338 | | | | 29,699,578 | | | | 369,101 | | | | 11,305,578 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 98,873 | | | | 3,430,174 | | | | 33,509 | | | | 1,047,015 | |
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Class C | | | (111,462 | ) | | | (3,430,174 | ) | | | (37,142 | ) | | | (1,047,015 | ) |
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Issued in connection with acquisitions:(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | | | 12,268,714 | | | | 331,385,465 | |
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Class C | | | - | | | | - | | | | 325,621 | | | | 7,951,237 | |
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Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | | | 498,214 | | | | 13,481,249 | |
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Class R5 | | | - | | | | - | | | | 79,171 | | | | 2,123,036 | |
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Class R6 | | | - | | | | - | | | | 68,630 | | | | 1,839,906 | |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,325,257 | ) | | | (84,034,632 | ) | | | (2,270,221 | ) | | | (70,008,625 | ) |
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Class C | | | (95,817 | ) | | | (3,060,242 | ) | | | (114,979 | ) | | | (3,218,451 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (335,067 | ) | | | (12,109,636 | ) | | | (232,786 | ) | | | (7,059,715 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (4,648 | ) | | | (168,169 | ) | | | (62,112 | ) | | | (1,784,103 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (4,268,803 | ) | | | (139,469,037 | ) | | | (1,389,483 | ) | | | (42,879,749 | ) |
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Net increase in share activity | | | 389,828 | | | $ | 7,967,482 | | | | 11,357,489 | | | $ | 297,435,655 | |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 31% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
(b) | After the close of business on April 17, 2020, the Fund acquired all the net assets of Invesco Global Small & Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Target Fund”) pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund on February 14, 2020. The reorganization was executed in order to reduce overlap and increase efficiencies in the Adviser’s product line. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 13,240,350 shares of the Fund for 25,876,586 shares outstanding of the Target Fund as of the close of business on April 17, 2020. Shares of the Target Fund were exchanged for the like class of shares of the Fund, based on the relative net asset value of the Target Fund to the net asset value of the Fund on the close of business, April 17, 2020. The Target Fund’s net assets as of the close of business on April 17, 2020 of $356,780,893, including $46,380,795 of unrealized appreciation, were combined with those of the Fund. The net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $388,600,725 and $745,381,619 immediately after the acquisition. |
The pro forma results of operations for the year ended October 31, 2020 assuming the reorganization had been completed on November 1, 2019, the beginning of the annual reporting period are as follows:
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Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (346,513 | ) |
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Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) | | | 52,746,697 | |
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Change in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 52,400,184 | |
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As the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the Target Fund that has been included in the Fund’s Statement of Operations since April 18, 2020.
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19 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Global Growth Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Global Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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20 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $998.10 | | $6.14 | | $1,019.06 | | $6.21 | | 1.22% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 994.50 | | 9.90 | | 1,015.27 | | 10.01 | | 1.97 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 999.20 | | 4.89 | | 1,020.32 | | 4.94 | | 0.97 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 999.40 | | 4.54 | | 1,020.67 | | 4.58 | | 0.90 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 999.70 | | 4.23 | | 1,020.97 | | 4.28 | | 0.84 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Global Growth Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel
throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running
an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World Growth Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the fourth quintile of its performance universe for the one year period and the fifth quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was below the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board acknowledged limitations regarding the Broadridge data, in particular that differences may exist between a Fund’s investment objective, principal investment strategies and/or investment restrictions and those of the funds in its performance universe. The Board noted that the Fund’s underperformance can primarily be attributed to stock selection driven by the Fund’s earnings, quality and valuation investment style. Specifically, the Board noted that stock selection in and underweight or lack of exposure to certain sectors and names, as well as stock selection in and underweight exposure to the U.S., detracted from the Fund’s relative performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed
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22 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial
fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers.
The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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23 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | $171,835,021 | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 31.98% | | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 13.39% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.01% | | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00% | | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00% | | | | | |
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* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. | |
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Non-Resident Alien Shareholders | | | | | | |
Short-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | | $49,408,079 | | | | | |
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24 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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T-1 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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T-2 | | Invesco Global Growth Fund |
Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Global Opportunities Fund
Nasdaq:
A: OPGIX ∎ C: OGICX ∎ R: OGINX ∎ Y: OGIYX ∎ R5: GOFFX ∎ R6: OGIIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Global Opportunities Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World Index. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
Fund vs. Indexes | | | | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
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Class A Shares | | | 26.83 | % |
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Class C Shares | | | 25.89 | |
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Class R Shares | | | 26.49 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | 27.13 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | 27.28 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | 27.28 | |
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MSCI All Country World Index▼ | | | 37.28 | |
Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund’s Class A shares returned 26.83%, underperforming the MSCI All Country World Index which returned 37.28%.
We see the future involving change from innovation, and innovative companies are often smaller and not yet established. Hence, we prefer mostly mid- and small-cap companies, which, based on our research, we believe are more likely to be shaping change. Most companies have to innovate to survive, but in commodity industries, the benefits of innovation usually are reaped by customers. We find that most often companies in the technology, healthcare, industrials and consumer discretionary sectors have the best chance of rewriting an industry rulebook in such a way as to create new industries or industry verticals. This is why we typically invest so much in these areas, currently more than 90% of the portfolio.
Our investments in the technology sector were the most impactful to our positive relative returns for the fiscal year, both due to stock selection as well as the overweight allocation we have to the sector. Our underweight to consumer staples and utilities
also had a material beneficial impact on performance, as these were the two laggards in our benchmark. On the negative side, we had a weaker stock selection in health care and negative allocation effects from our underweights to financials and energy, areas which were the beneficiaries of a pronounced cyclical rally during the fiscal year.
The three major contributors to Fund performance for the fiscal year were Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), 3D Systems and Nordic Semiconductor.
We’ve owned AMD since the early 2000s, and have seen its transition from a struggling also-ran to its current position as perhaps the most innovative designer of CPUs in the world. They operate in several important areas related to our big compute theme, from providing the advanced chips that power cloud computing data centers to the graphical processors necessary for the most immersive video game experiences, and more recently into the area of 5G smartphone service through the acquisition of Xilinx, formerly a competitor. AMD’s advanced chips are also used for things like cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence research. No matter how the future of computing plays out, we’re confident that AMD will remain an integral part of this important structural growth theme, and it remains a large position in the Fund as of the end of the fiscal year.
3D Systems is a major manufacturer of 3D printing hardware and materials. Based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, their products allow the design and production of all manner of shapes and prototypes. Unlike traditional plastic manufacturing techniques, which are limited to shapes which you can mold or cut, 3D Systems’ products allow prototype designers virtually boundless flexibility. The company has cleaned up or sold off some ancillary businesses over the last few years, and we feel it is in a much better competitive and financial situation now than in the past. During the fiscal year, 3D Systems announced on their fourth-quarter earnings call that they had paid down all their debt and were experiencing stronger business results, which has driven a subsequent rally in the stock.
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian chip manufacturer that specializes in wireless connectivity solutions such as Bluetooth. Their low-power semiconductors are used across a diverse set of industries such as automotive, smart homes, disease monitoring/testing, industrial automation, and LED lighting. Nor-dic Semi has experienced very strong earnings and revenue growth during the fiscal year and has earned its way to being a top 10 holding in the portfolio as of the Fund’s fiscal year-end.
The three major detractors from Fund performance during the fiscal year were Pepti-Dream, AO World and Exact Sciences.
PeptiDream is a company that uses proprietary drug development focused on peptides to develop new drugs and in developing partnerships with others. Upfront and milestone payments are lumpy and sometimes delayed, which is what has happened during the fiscal year, and the stock has trended down during this time. The company has several licensing arrangements with larger partners to access their platform, and collaboration remains ongoing. We remain a holder of PeptiDream as we think their peptide platform is unique and provides interesting future optionality.
AO World is a British online retailer of appliances that saw a significant boost in sales
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during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many consumers stuck at home decided to upgrade their home appliances through purchases over the internet. They’ve had a lot of success penetrating the UK market and expanding into Europe. However, the stock has come down during the fiscal year, as the company has faced challenges due to supply chain disruptions, as well as a shortage of delivery drivers to get all of those appliances into homes. We remain holders of the stock, as we believe these challenges will be temporary and the company’s structural growth opportunity remains intact.
Exact Sciences produces screening tests for colorectal cancer that do not require a colonoscopy and is part of our medical diagnostics theme. In the short term, the company is making good progress in taking share in the colon cancer screening market. Long-term, they have the goal of becoming a global leader in detecting all types of cancers and have made several acquisitions to further that goal in recent years. We believe they have a good chance of being successful, and if they are, the market for cancer diagnosis is a large one. During the fiscal year, the company announced softer-than-expected sales, as regular diagnostic screenings like Cologuard are something many people pushed back amidst the Delta-driven surge of COVID-19 infections. However, early and accurate diagnosis of cancer remains critical to improving patient outcomes, and this stock remains a top 10 holding in the Fund.
We remain largely focused on investments in companies with sizable, transformational growth potential. Many are in relatively early stages of that development. This fiscal year’s top contributors are positions we have owned for some time before it was clear there was a good opportunity present. However, some of our holdings will only be moderately successful, some may even flop. While not every idea works, enough have, and we believe enough will, to substantively reward our ownership. This can take time to play out. Emerging companies, some of the best we’ve ever seen, have experienced setbacks or encounter periods of difficulty. Patience is a critical part of our ability to be successful, and this is true for our clients as well.
Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Global Opportunities Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Frank Jennings - Lead
Máire Lane
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their
completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/22/90) | | | 12.23 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.34 | |
5 Years | | | 17.65 | |
1 Year | | | 19.86 | |
Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/1/93) | | | 12.30 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.30 | |
5 Years | | | 18.10 | |
1 Year | | | 24.89 | |
Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/1/01) | | | 10.31 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.67 | |
5 Years | | | 18.68 | |
1 Year | | | 26.49 | |
Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (2/1/01) | | | 10.30 | % |
10 Years | | | 15.28 | |
5 Years | | | 19.27 | |
1 Year | | | 27.13 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 15.09 | % |
5 Years | | | 19.21 | |
1 Year | | | 27.28 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (1/27/12) | | | 15.43 | % |
5 Years | | | 19.46 | |
1 Year | | | 27.28 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer Global Opportunities Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer Global Opportunities Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco Global Opportunities Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Global Opportunities Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector, based on Net Assets as of October 31, 2021 | | |
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Information Technology | | | | 41.60 | % |
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Health Care | | | | 25.59 | |
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Industrials | | | | 13.55 | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 9.20 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 4.74 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 3.03 | |
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Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | | | 1.97 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 0.32 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | | | | 7.82 | % |
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2. | | Nektar Therapeutics | | | | 5.71 | |
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3. | | Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC | | | | 2.29 | |
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4. | | Jeol Ltd. | | | | 2.05 | |
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5. | | Eurofins Scientific SE | | | | 1.92 | |
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6. | | M3, Inc. | | | | 1.92 | |
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7. | | Indutrade AB | | | | 1.90 | |
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8. | | Exact Sciences Corp. | | | | 1.86 | |
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9. | | Nordic Semiconductor ASA | | | | 1.85 | |
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10. | | First Solar, Inc. | | | | 1.69 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.68% | |
Belgium–1.52% | | | | | | | | |
Biocartis Group N.V.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,000,000 | | | $ | 27,411,964 | |
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Ion Beam Applications | | | 400,000 | | | | 7,869,855 | |
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Materialise N.V., ADR(a)(c) | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 69,977,000 | |
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Umicore S.A. | | | 600,000 | | | | 34,454,606 | |
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| | | | | | | 139,713,425 | |
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Denmark–3.17% | | | | | | | | |
Bang & Olufsen A/S(c) | | | 5,344,322 | | | | 26,499,726 | |
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Bavarian Nordic A/S(c) | | | 2,880,000 | | | | 138,554,270 | |
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Genmab A/S(c) | | | 200,000 | | | | 90,035,746 | |
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Novozymes A/S, Class B | | | 500,000 | | | | 36,747,785 | |
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| | | | | | | 291,837,527 | |
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Finland–0.42% | | | | | | | | |
Rovio Entertainment OYJ(a)(b) | | | 4,700,000 | | | | 38,576,764 | |
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France–2.08% | | | | | | | | |
Adevinta ASA, Class B(c) | | | 900,000 | | | | 14,846,124 | |
|
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Mersen S.A. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 37,534,966 | |
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Technicolor S.A.(c) | | | 8,983,319 | | | | 28,790,824 | |
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Technicolor S.A., Wts., expiring 09/22/2024(c) | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 461,591 | |
|
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Teleperformance | | | 200,000 | | | | 83,587,663 | |
|
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Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.(c) | | | 500,000 | | | | 26,159,668 | |
|
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| | | | | | | 191,380,836 | |
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Germany–6.83% | | | | | | | | |
AIXTRON SE | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 95,028,128 | |
|
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Aumann AG(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 18,753,868 | |
|
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Basler AG(a) | | | 600,000 | | | | 111,168,781 | |
|
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, BR | | | 300,000 | | | | 60,329,834 | |
|
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CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA | | | 500,000 | | | | 41,856,300 | |
|
| |
Manz AG(a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 26,127,086 | |
|
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MorphoSys AG(c) | | | 400,000 | | | | 18,843,042 | |
|
| |
PVA TePla AG(a) | | | 2,887,082 | | | | 131,180,793 | |
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Rational AG | | | 80,000 | | | | 79,504,544 | |
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SLM Solutions Group AG(a)(c) | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 47,439,244 | |
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| | | | | | | 630,231,620 | |
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Ireland–0.83% | | | | | | | | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC(c) | | | 406,701 | | | | 76,930,600 | |
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Israel–0.81% | | | | | | | | |
Wix.com Ltd.(c) | | | 400,000 | | | | 74,384,000 | |
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Italy–1.82% | | | | | | | | |
Amplifon S.p.A. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 50,848,668 | |
|
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Brembo S.p.A. | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 26,246,025 | |
|
| |
Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A.(c) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 91,058,305 | |
|
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| | | | | | | 168,152,998 | |
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Japan–10.65% | | | | | | | | |
Comture Corp.(a) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 81,268,627 | |
|
| |
CyberAgent, Inc. | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 86,916,347 | |
|
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Disco Corp. | | | 200,000 | | | | 53,882,257 | |
|
| |
Jeol Ltd.(a) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 189,287,151 | |
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M3, Inc. | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 177,037,878 | |
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Japan–(continued) | |
Nidec Corp. | | | 600,000 | | | $ | 66,359,608 | |
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| |
Nikon Corp. | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 22,007,517 | |
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Optex Group Co. Ltd.(a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 25,450,031 | |
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PeptiDream, Inc.(c) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 72,647,316 | |
|
| |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 65,905,506 | |
|
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Rheon Automatic Machinery Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 11,889,854 | |
|
| |
THK Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 43,051,415 | |
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Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 86,684,810 | |
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| | | | | | | 982,388,317 | |
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Luxembourg–1.92% | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 1,500,000 | | �� | | 177,130,548 | |
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Norway–3.11% | |
Mowi ASA | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 115,952,891 | |
|
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Nordic Semiconductor ASA(c) | | | 5,750,358 | | | | 170,662,680 | |
|
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| | | | | | | 286,615,571 | |
|
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Sweden–6.71% | |
AddTech AB, Class B | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 89,298,154 | |
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Beijer Ref AB | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 123,064,018 | |
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BICO Group AB, Class B(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 50,196,896 | |
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Boozt AB(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 63,215,117 | |
|
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Hansa Biopharma AB(c) | | | 1,938,841 | | | | 22,013,700 | |
|
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Indutrade AB | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 174,896,594 | |
|
| |
Midsona AB, Class B | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 6,228,950 | |
|
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RaySearch Laboratories AB(a)(c) | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 28,489,106 | |
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Tobii AB(c) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 21,772,955 | |
Xvivo Perfusion AB(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 39,717,010 | |
|
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| | | | | | | 618,892,500 | |
|
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Switzerland–0.98% | |
GeNeuro S.A.(a) | | | 1,661,017 | | | | 7,299,053 | |
STMicroelectronics N.V. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 47,437,878 | |
Zur Rose Group AG(c) | | | 100,000 | | | | 35,579,549 | |
|
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| | | | | | | 90,316,480 | |
|
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United Kingdom–12.73% | |
Allied Minds PLC (Acquired 09/02/2015-11/16/2017; Cost $39,439,562)(d) | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 3,162,365 | |
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AO World PLC(c) | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 40,191,734 | |
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ASOS PLC(c) | | | 700,000 | | | | 23,807,563 | |
|
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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 210,795,827 | |
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boohoo Group PLC(c) | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 74,732,147 | |
|
| |
Darktrace PLC(c) | | | 4,170,000 | | | | 45,929,602 | |
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FD Technologies PLC(c) | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 34,334,818 | |
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| |
Fevertree Drinks PLC | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 62,181,218 | |
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Frontier Developments PLC(a)(c) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 101,325,060 | |
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Future PLC | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 48,397,912 | |
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Gooch & Housego PLC(a) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 32,827,448 | |
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IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 32,595,515 | |
|
| |
IP Group PLC | | | 20,785,545 | | | | 34,323,401 | |
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| |
IQE PLC(a)(c) | | | 140,000,000 | | | | 90,237,060 | |
|
| |
M&C Saatchi PLC(a)(c) | | | 6,600,000 | | | | 14,640,104 | |
|
| |
Napster Group PLC(a) | | | 127,612,652 | | | | 1,790,105 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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United Kingdom–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ocado Group PLC(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 24,693,820 | |
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC(c) | | | 1,056,590 | | | | 8,075,893 | |
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Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 14,500,000 | | | | 116,919,392 | |
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Sensyne Health PLC | | | 7,500,000 | | | | 9,734,080 | |
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Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | 464,285 | | | | 99,203,862 | |
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WANdisco PLC(a)(c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 23,101,909 | |
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Xaar PLC(a)(c) | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 9,468,543 | |
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Zoo Digital Group PLC(a) | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 12,117,118 | |
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Zotefoams PLC(a) | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 19,687,795 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,174,274,291 | |
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United States–46.10% | |
3D Systems Corp.(a)(c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 140,800,000 | |
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Acacia Research Corp.(a)(c) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 14,325,000 | |
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(c) | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 721,380,000 | |
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Align Technology, Inc.(c) | | | 100,000 | | | | 62,437,000 | |
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Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 136,650,000 | |
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 127,640,000 | |
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Cognex Corp. | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 105,108,000 | |
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Corning, Inc. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 35,570,000 | |
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 800,000 | | | | 70,680,000 | |
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European Sustainable Growth Acquisition Corp.(b) | | | 2,319,856 | | | | 22,038,632 | |
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Exact Sciences Corp.(c) | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 171,396,000 | |
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First Solar, Inc.(c) | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 155,467,000 | |
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Globant S.A.(c) | | | 200,000 | | | | 63,838,000 | |
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Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 38,070,000 | |
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II-VI Incorporated(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 60,510,000 | |
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Illumina, Inc.(c) | | | 200,000 | | | | 83,012,000 | |
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IPG Photonics Corp.(c) | | | 600,000 | | | | 95,406,000 | |
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iRobot Corp.(c) | | | 700,000 | | | | 58,394,000 | |
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Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 400,000 | | | | 117,820,000 | |
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Mandiant, Inc.(c) | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 104,640,000 | |
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Manhattan Associates, Inc.(c) | | | 600,000 | | | | 108,924,000 | |
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United States–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nektar Therapeutics(a)(c) | | | 34,750,000 | | | $ | 526,810,000 | |
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Nevro Corp.(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 113,740,000 | |
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ON Semiconductor Corp.(c) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 96,140,000 | |
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PDF Solutions, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 70,590,000 | |
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PTC, Inc.(c) | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 152,820,000 | |
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QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 133,040,000 | |
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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 16,800,000 | |
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Rite Aid Corp.(c) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 33,975,000 | |
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Rollins, Inc. | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 79,267,500 | |
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Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 69,170,000 | |
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Unity Software, Inc.(c) | | | 200,000 | | | | 30,262,000 | |
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Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 97,160,000 | |
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Vicor Corp.(c) | | | 500,000 | | | | 75,795,000 | |
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Wolfspeed, Inc.(c) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 120,110,000 | |
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Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 3,720,000 | |
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Yelp, Inc.(c) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 77,260,000 | |
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Zendesk, Inc.(c) | | | 600,000 | | | | 61,080,000 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,251,845,132 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $5,848,551,555) | | | | 9,192,670,609 | |
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Money Market Funds–0.56% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(a)(e) | | | 21,788,683 | | | | 21,788,683 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(a)(e) | | | 5,219,824 | | | | 5,221,390 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(a)(e) | | | 24,901,352 | | | | 24,901,352 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $51,911,425) | | | | 51,911,425 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.24% (Cost $5,900,462,980) | | | | | | | 9,244,582,034 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.24)% | | | | (21,946,403 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 9,222,635,631 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR | – American Depositary Receipt |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), defines “affiliated person” to include an issuer of which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the 1940 Act) of that issuer. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 30,167,300 | | | | $ | 304,907,611 | | | | $ | (313,286,228 | ) | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 21,788,683 | | | | $ | 11,834 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 21,540,716 | | | | | 199,245,405 | | | | | (215,563,599 | ) | | | | 546 | | | | | (1,678) | | | | | 5,221,390 | | | | | 5,657 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 34,476,914 | | | | | 348,465,842 | | | | | (358,041,404 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 24,901,352 | | | | | 5,246 | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Other Affiliates: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3D Systems Corp.* | | | $ | 45,520,000 | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | (76,889,337 | ) | | | $ | 136,432,980 | | | | $ | 35,736,357 | | | | $ | 140,800,000 | | | | $ | - | |
Acacia Research Corp. | | | | 7,875,000 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 6,450,000 | | | | | - | | | | | 14,325,000 | | | | | - | |
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC | | | | 72,096,831 | | | | | 101,638,402 | | | | | - | | | | | 37,060,594 | | | | | - | | | | | 210,795,827 | | | | | - | |
Aumann AG | | | | 10,653,002 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 8,100,866 | | | | | - | | | | | 18,753,868 | | | | | - | |
Basler AG | | | | 35,803,703 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 75,365,078 | | | | | - | | | | | 111,168,781 | | | | | 313,056 | |
Biocartis Group N.V. | | | | 26,079,669 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 1,332,295 | | | | | - | | | | | 27,411,964 | | | | | - | |
Boozt AB | | | | 60,619,871 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 2,595,246 | | | | | - | | | | | 63,215,117 | | | | | - | |
Comture Corp. | | | | 76,676,996 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 4,591,631 | | | | | - | | | | | 81,268,627 | | | | | 769,041 | |
Frontier Developments PLC | | | | 101,399,171 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (74,111 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 101,325,060 | | | | | - | |
GeNeuro S.A. | | | | 5,166,059 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 2,132,994 | | | | | - | | | | | 7,299,053 | | | | | - | |
Gooch & Housego PLC | | | | 27,322,902 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 5,504,546 | | | | | - | | | | | 32,827,448 | | | | | 125,267 | |
IQE PLC | | | | 99,620,341 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (9,383,281 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 90,237,060 | | | | | - | |
Jeol Ltd.* | | | | 79,306,977 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 109,980,174 | | | | | - | | | | | 189,287,151 | | | | | 511,750 | |
M&C Saatchi PLC | | | | 4,907,870 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 9,732,234 | | | | | - | | | | | 14,640,104 | | | | | - | |
Manz AG | | | | 16,783,053 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 9,344,033 | | | | | - | | | | | 26,127,086 | | | | | - | |
Materialise N.V., ADR | | | | 105,307,000 | | | | | - | | | | | (13,904,334 | ) | | | | (31,994,000 | ) | | | | 10,568,334 | | | | | 69,977,000 | | | | | - | |
Napster Group PLC* | | | | 3,473,558 | | | | | 2,950,123 | | | | | - | | | | | (4,633,576 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 1,790,105 | | | | | - | |
Nektar Therapeutics | | | | 551,707,200 | | | | | - | | | | | (1,327,306 | ) | | | | (20,987,032 | ) | | | | (2,582,862 | ) | | | | 526,810,000 | | | | | - | |
Optex Group Co. Ltd. | | | | 29,809,221 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (4,359,190 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 25,450,031 | | | | | 489,613 | |
PDF Solutions, Inc. | | | | 56,220,000 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 14,370,000 | | | | | - | | | | | 70,590,000 | | | | | - | |
PVA TePla AG | | | | 25,028,147 | | | | | 22,815,880 | | | | | - | | | | | 83,336,766 | | | | | - | | | | | 131,180,793 | | | | | - | |
RaySearch Laboratories AB | | | | 33,901,495 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (5,412,389 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 28,489,106 | | | | | - | |
Rovio Entertainment OYJ | | | | 28,109,172 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 10,467,592 | | | | | - | | | | | 38,576,764 | | | | | 563,271 | |
SLM Solutions Group AG | | | | 23,879,745 | | | | | 8,125,093 | | | | | - | | | | | 15,434,406 | | | | | - | | | | | 47,439,244 | | | | | - | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc. | | | | 50,920,000 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 46,240,000 | | | | | - | | | | | 97,160,000 | | | | | - | |
WANdisco PLC | | | | 29,152,089 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (6,050,180 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 23,101,909 | | | | | - | |
Xaar PLC | | | | 6,788,454 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 2,680,089 | | | | | - | | | | | 9,468,543 | | | | | - | |
Zoo Digital Group PLC | | | | 4,988,526 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 7,128,592 | | | | | - | | | | | 12,117,118 | | | | | - | |
Zotefoams PLC | | | | 21,302,651 | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | (1,614,856 | ) | | | | - | | | | | 19,687,795 | | | | | 353,589 | |
Total | | | $ | 1,726,603,633 | | | | $ | 988,148,356 | | | | $ | (979,012,208 | ) | | | $ | 503,772,047 | | | | $ | 43,720,151 | | | | $ | 2,283,231,979 | | | | $ | 3,148,324 | |
| * | At October 31, 2021, this security was no longer an affiliate of the Fund. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $380,792,172, which represented 4.13% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Restricted security. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $3,666,512,968) | | $ | 7,293,227,311 | |
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Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $2,233,950,012) | | | 1,951,354,723 | |
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Cash | | | 4,000,000 | |
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| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $326,093) | | | 323,639 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 130,366 | |
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Fund shares sold | | | 6,086,197 | |
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Dividends | | | 5,770,177 | |
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Interest | | | 24 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 322,116 | |
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Other assets | | | 127,158 | |
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Total assets | | | 9,261,341,711 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
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Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 23,198,560 | |
|
| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 10,617,272 | |
|
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 3,435,726 | |
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Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 153,397 | |
|
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 979,009 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 322,116 | |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 38,706,080 | |
|
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 9,222,635,631 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
| |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 5,451,002,039 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 3,771,633,592 | |
|
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| | $ | 9,222,635,631 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 3,991,358,671 | |
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| |
Class C | | $ | 418,630,085 | |
|
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Class R | | $ | 274,250,692 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | $ | 2,419,916,156 | |
|
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Class R5 | | $ | 1,089,417 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 2,117,390,610 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| |
Class A | | | 50,156,562 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 6,385,785 | |
|
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Class R | | | 3,662,335 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 29,655,637 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 13,557 | |
|
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Class R6 | | | 25,651,339 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 79.58 | |
|
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $79.58 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 84.21 | |
|
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 65.56 | |
|
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 74.88 | |
|
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 81.60 | |
|
| |
Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 80.36 | |
|
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 82.55 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,160 | |
|
| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,547,761) | | | 28,347,377 | |
|
| |
Dividends from affiliates | | | 3,148,324 | |
|
| |
Foreign withholding tax claims | | | 111,394 | |
|
| |
Total investment income | | | 31,610,255 | |
|
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 61,366,554 | |
|
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 1,335,799 | |
|
| |
Custodian fees | | | 302,175 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 10,053,275 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 4,640,382 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 1,427,941 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 8,994,005 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 13 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 204,815 | |
|
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 114,381 | |
|
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 267,996 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 568,670 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 119,267 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 121,629 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 89,516,902 | |
|
| |
Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (63,771 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 89,453,131 | |
|
| |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (57,842,876 | ) |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain from: | | | | |
|
| |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 454,376,862 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 43,720,151 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 145,534 | |
|
| |
| | | 498,242,547 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 1,082,347,624 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 503,772,047 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (120,629 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 1,585,999,042 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 2,084,241,589 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,026,398,713 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (57,842,876 | ) | | $ | (46,356,555 | ) |
|
| |
Net realized gain | | | 498,242,547 | | | | 766,889,344 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 1,585,999,042 | | | | 864,954,929 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,026,398,713 | | | | 1,585,487,718 | |
|
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (339,297,321 | ) | | | (197,647,554 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (50,327,508 | ) | | | (34,387,552 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (25,015,143 | ) | | | (14,772,775 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (197,213,266 | ) | | | (130,780,055 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | (1,196 | ) | | | (645 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (155,622,626 | ) | | | (80,621,014 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (767,477,060 | ) | | | (458,209,595 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 71,983,213 | | | | (255,705,590 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (63,886,987 | ) | | | (102,393,928 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | 4,106,384 | | | | (24,995,841 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 147,484,680 | | | | (447,927,410 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 1,105,075 | | | | – | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 288,650,779 | | | | 26,581,446 | |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 449,443,144 | | | | (804,441,323 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets | | | 1,708,364,797 | | | | 322,836,800 | |
|
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 7,514,270,834 | | | | 7,191,434,034 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 9,222,635,631 | | | $ | 7,514,270,834 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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13 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment unrealized) income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover(d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | $68.56 | | | | | $(0.57 | ) | | | | $18.59 | | | | | $18.02 | | | | | $ – | | | | | $(7.00 | ) | | | | $(7.00 | ) | | | | $79.58 | | | | | 26.83 | %(e) | | | | $3,991,359 | | | | | 1.04 | %(e) | | | | 1.04 | %(e) | | | | (0.71 | )%(e) | | | | 7 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 57.92 | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | 14.86 | | | | | 14.41 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 68.56 | | | | | 25.88 | (e) | | | | 3,359,360 | | | | | 1.10 | (e) | | | | 1.10 | (e) | | | | (0.74 | )(e) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 56.16 | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | 1.80 | | | | | 1.76 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 57.92 | | | | | 3.13 | | | | | 3,099,689 | | | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | | 1.09 | (f) | | | | (0.90 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | | 75.01 | | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (13.16 | ) | | | | (13.31 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | 56.16 | | | | | (17.48 | ) | | | | 3,059,916 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | 12 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | | 61.40 | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | 15.42 | | | | | 15.20 | | | | | – | | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | 75.01 | | | | | 25.09 | | | | | 4,124,481 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | | 50.76 | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | 14.49 | | | | | 14.26 | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | (3.62 | ) | | | | 61.40 | | | | | 30.48 | | | | | 3,085,024 | | | | | 1.17 | | | | | 1.17 | | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | | 18 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 57.90 | | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | 15.64 | | | | | 14.66 | | | | | – | | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | 65.56 | | | | | 25.89 | | | | | 418,630 | | | | | 1.80 | | | | | 1.80 | | | | | (1.47 | ) | | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 49.81 | | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | | 12.63 | | | | | 11.86 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 57.90 | | | | | 24.91 | | | | | 422,919 | | | | | 1.86 | | | | | 1.86 | | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 48.32 | | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | 1.56 | | | | | 1.49 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 49.81 | | | | | 3.08 | | | | | 467,908 | | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | | 1.84 | (f) | | | | (1.65 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | | 65.97 | | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | | (11.59 | ) | | | | (12.11 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | 48.32 | | | | | (18.12 | ) | | | | 469,174 | | | | | 1.88 | | | | | 1.88 | | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | | 12 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | | 54.57 | | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | | 13.66 | | | | | 12.99 | | | | | – | | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | 65.97 | | | | | 24.15 | | | | | 955,893 | | | | | 1.87 | | | | | 1.87 | | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | | 45.72 | | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | | 12.90 | | | | | 12.34 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | 54.57 | | | | | 29.47 | | | | | 648,270 | | | | | 1.92 | | | | | 1.92 | | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | 18 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 65.02 | | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | | 17.59 | | | | | 16.86 | | | | | – | | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | 74.88 | | | | | 26.49 | | | | | 274,251 | | | | | 1.30 | | | | | 1.30 | | | | | (0.97 | ) | | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 55.25 | | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | 14.12 | | | | | 13.54 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 65.02 | | | | | 25.53 | | | | | 233,141 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 53.58 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 1.72 | | | | | 1.67 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 55.25 | | | | | 3.12 | | | | | 221,803 | | | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | | 1.34 | (f) | | | | (1.15 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | | 72.06 | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (12.66 | ) | | | | (12.94 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | 53.58 | | | | | (17.71 | ) | | | | 218,747 | | | | | 1.37 | | | | | 1.37 | | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | | 12 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | | 59.18 | | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | | 14.86 | | | | | 14.47 | | | | | – | | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | 72.06 | | | | | 24.79 | | | | | 276,790 | | | | | 1.37 | | | | | 1.37 | | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | | 49.10 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | 13.98 | | | | | 13.63 | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | (3.55 | ) | | | | 59.18 | | | | | 30.15 | | | | | 199,696 | | | | | 1.42 | | | | | 1.42 | | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | | 18 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 70.00 | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | 18.98 | | | | | 18.60 | | | | | – | | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | 81.60 | | | | | 27.13 | | | | | 2,419,916 | | | | | 0.80 | | | | | 0.80 | | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 58.93 | | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | 15.15 | | | | | 14.84 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 70.00 | | | | | 26.18 | | | | | 1,940,275 | | | | | 0.86 | | | | | 0.86 | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 57.13 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.83 | | | | | 1.80 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 58.93 | | | | | 3.15 | | | | | 2,113,652 | | | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | | 0.84 | (f) | | | | (0.65 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | | 76.02 | | | | | – | | | | | (13.35 | ) | | | | (13.35 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | 57.13 | | | | | (17.29 | ) | | | | 2,120,749 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 12 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | | 62.05 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 15.61 | | | | | 15.56 | | | | | – | | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | 76.02 | | | | | 25.40 | | | | | 3,055,996 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | | 51.28 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | 14.61 | | | | | 14.52 | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | (3.75 | ) | | | | 62.05 | | | | | 30.79 | | | | | 1,241,346 | | | | | 0.92 | | | | | 0.92 | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | 18 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 68.95 | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | 18.69 | | | | | 18.41 | | | | | – | | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | 80.36 | | | | | 27.28 | | | | | 1,089 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 58.01 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | 14.92 | | | | | 14.71 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 68.95 | | | | | 26.38 | | | | | 12 | | | | | 0.70 | | | | | 0.70 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 56.23 | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 1.80 | | | | | 1.78 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 58.01 | | | | | 3.16 | | | | | 10 | | | | | 0.68 | (f) | | | | 0.68 | (f) | | | | (0.50 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Period ended 09/30/19(g) | | | | 58.48 | | | | | 0.03 | | | | | (2.28 | ) | | | | (2.25 | ) | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 56.23 | | | | | (3.85 | ) | | | | 10 | | | | | 0.74 | (f) | | | | 0.74 | (f) | | | | 0.12 | (f) | | | | 12 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 70.67 | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | 19.18 | | | | | 18.88 | | | | | – | | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | (7.00 | ) | | | | 82.55 | | | | | 27.28 | | | | | 2,117,391 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | 0.68 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | 7 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 59.37 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | 15.28 | | | | | 15.07 | | | | | – | | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | | 70.67 | | | | | 26.39 | | | | | 1,558,563 | | | | | 0.70 | | | | | 0.70 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | 12 | |
One month ended 10/31/19 | | | | 57.55 | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 1.84 | | | | | 1.82 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 59.37 | | | | | 3.16 | | | | | 1,288,373 | | | | | 0.69 | (f) | | | | 0.69 | (f) | | | | (0.50 | )(f) | | | | 3 | |
Year ended 09/30/19 | | | | 76.41 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | (13.41 | ) | | | | (13.32 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | (5.54 | ) | | | | 57.55 | | | | | (17.16 | ) | | | | 1,272,938 | | | | | 0.71 | | | | | 0.71 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 12 | |
Year ended 09/30/18 | | | | 62.26 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 15.67 | | | | | 15.74 | | | | | – | | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | | 76.41 | | | | | 25.61 | | | | | 1,403,832 | | | | | 0.71 | | | | | 0.71 | | | | | 0.10 | | | | | 21 | |
Year ended 09/30/17 | | | | 51.43 | | | | | – | | | | | 14.66 | | | | | 14.66 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (3.49 | ) | | | | (3.83 | ) | | | | 62.26 | | | | | 31.01 | | | | | 662,176 | | | | | 0.73 | | | | | 0.73 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 18 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds of 0.00% for the one month ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended September 30, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(e) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.24% for the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020. |
(g) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1 – Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Global Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. |
Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements.
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Tax reclaims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received. These tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.
G. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
H. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
I. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
J. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
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A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk – The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
First $ 250 million | | | 0.800 | % |
Next $250 million | | | 0.770 | % |
Next $500 million | | | 0.750 | % |
Next $1 billion | | | 0.690 | % |
Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.670 | % |
Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.650 | % |
Next $4 billion | | | 0.630 | % |
Over $10 billion | | | 0.610 | % |
* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.65%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
Effective June 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00%, and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Prior to June 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.17%, 1.92%, 1.42%, 0.92%, 0.78%, and 0.73%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expenses on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under this expense limit.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $56,674.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
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Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $509,589 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $7,865 and $14,521 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 | | – | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 | | – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 | | – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Belgium | | $ | 69,977,000 | | | $ | 69,736,425 | | | | $– | | | $ | 139,713,425 | |
Denmark | | | – | | | | 291,837,527 | | | | – | | | | 291,837,527 | |
Finland | | | – | | | | 38,576,764 | | | | – | | | | 38,576,764 | |
France | | | 461,591 | | | | 190,919,245 | | | | – | | | | 191,380,836 | |
Germany | | | – | | | | 630,231,620 | | | | – | | | | 630,231,620 | |
Ireland | | | – | | | | 76,930,600 | | | | – | | | | 76,930,600 | |
Israel | | | 74,384,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 74,384,000 | |
Italy | | | – | | | | 168,152,998 | | | | – | | | | 168,152,998 | |
Japan | | | – | | | | 982,388,317 | | | | – | | | | 982,388,317 | |
Luxembourg | | | – | | | | 177,130,548 | | | | – | | | | 177,130,548 | |
Norway | | | – | | | | 286,615,571 | | | | – | | | | 286,615,571 | |
Sweden | | | – | | | | 618,892,500 | | | | – | | | | 618,892,500 | |
Switzerland | | | – | | | | 90,316,480 | | | | – | | | | 90,316,480 | |
United Kingdom | | | 479,936,542 | | | | 694,337,749 | | | | – | | | | 1,174,274,291 | |
United States | | | 4,229,806,500 | | | | 22,038,632 | | | | – | | | | 4,251,845,132 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 51,911,425 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 51,911,425 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 4,906,477,058 | | | $ | 4,338,104,976 | | | | $– | | | $ | 9,244,582,034 | |
NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $7,097.
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.
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NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Long-term capital gain | | $ | 767,477,060 | | | $ | 458,209,595 | |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | $ | 446,910,518 | |
Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 3,325,252,921 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies | | | (64,055 | ) |
Temporary book/tax differences | | | (465,792 | ) |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 5,451,002,039 | |
Total net assets | | $ | 9,222,635,631 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $617,446,597 and $934,324,229, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | | | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 4,539,228,347 | |
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (1,213,975,426 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 3,325,252,921 | |
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $5,919,329,113.
NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of net operating losses and equalization payment, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income (loss) was increased by $45,881,095, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $51,045,022 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $5,163,927. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
| | Year ended October 31, 2021(a) | | | Year ended October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,875,396 | | | $ | 393,802,172 | | | | 4,727,712 | | | $ | 285,002,521 | |
Class C | | | 756,235 | | | | 50,644,040 | | | | 823,749 | | | | 41,342,484 | |
Class R | | | 609,103 | | | | 46,265,081 | | | | 594,844 | | | | 33,424,390 | |
Class Y | | | 8,288,976 | | | | 684,796,223 | | | | 8,377,955 | | | | 505,921,561 | |
Class R5 | | | 13,459 | | | | 1,110,671 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Class R6 | | | 7,512,295 | | | | 627,833,253 | | | | 6,010,630 | | | | 369,817,219 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,232,742 | | | | 319,318,097 | | | | 3,133,432 | | | | 186,313,864 | |
Class C | | | 764,060 | | | | 47,799,623 | | | | 645,674 | | | | 32,638,825 | |
Class R | | | 350,770 | | | | 24,957,284 | | | | 260,276 | | | | 14,710,790 | |
Class Y | | | 2,223,327 | | | | 171,640,821 | | | | 1,884,458 | | | | 114,160,465 | |
Class R6 | | | 1,937,551 | | | | 151,167,699 | | | | 1,286,607 | | | | 78,585,952 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 877,602 | | | | 70,149,842 | | | | 420,017 | | | | 25,839,357 | |
Class C | | | (1,059,201 | ) | | | (70,149,842 | ) | | | (495,251 | ) | | | (25,839,357 | ) |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
| | Year ended October 31, 2021(a) | | | Year ended October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,827,130 | ) | | $ | (711,286,898 | ) | | | (12,799,564 | ) | | $ | (752,861,332 | ) |
Class C | | | (1,378,993 | ) | | | (92,180,808 | ) | | | (3,064,705 | ) | | | (150,535,880 | ) |
Class R | | | (883,441 | ) | | | (67,115,981 | ) | | | (1,283,676 | ) | | | (73,131,021 | ) |
Class Y | | | (8,575,585 | ) | | | (708,952,364 | ) | | | (18,407,715 | ) | | | (1,068,009,436 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (73 | ) | | | (5,596 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Class R6 | | | (5,853,490 | ) | | | (490,350,173 | ) | | | (6,941,434 | ) | | | (421,821,725 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | 5,863,603 | | | $ | 449,443,144 | | | | (14,826,991 | ) | | $ | (804,441,323 | ) |
(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 37% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
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20 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Global Opportunities Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Global Opportunities Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Financial Highlights |
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For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the one month ended October 31, 2019, and the year ended September 30, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the one month ended October 31, 2019, and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through September 30, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer Global Opportunities Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco Global Opportunities Fund) as of and for the year ended September 30, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to September 30, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated November 21, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, broker and portfolio company investees; when replies were not received from the broker or portfolio company investees, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $977.80 | | $5.28 | | $1,019.86 | | $5.40 | | 1.06% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 974.20 | | 9.06 | | 1,016.03 | | 9.25 | | 1.82 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 976.40 | | 6.58 | | 1,018.55 | | 6.72 | | 1.32 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 979.00 | | 4.09 | | 1,021.07 | | 4.18 | | 0.82 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 979.70 | | 3.34 | | 1,021.83 | | 3.41 | | 0.67 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 979.70 | | 3.44 | | 1,021.73 | | 3.52 | | 0.69 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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22 | | Invesco Global Opportunities Fund |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Global Opportunities Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Oppenheimer Global Opportunities Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the
Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic
period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI ACWI ex-U.S.® Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the second quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, the third quintile for the three year period and the first quintile for the five year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
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C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other similarly managed mutual funds or client accounts.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to
the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated
money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 803,071,060 | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
| * | The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort –1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers – (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company | | N/A | | N/A |
| | | | Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | | | |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes – 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl – 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco International Core Equity Fund
Nasdaq:
A: IBVAX ∎ C: IBVCX ∎ R: IIBRX ∎ Y: IBVYX ∎ Investor: IIBCX ∎ R5: IBVIX ∎ R6: IBVFX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco International Core Equity Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 32.82 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 31.85 | |
Class R Shares | | | 32.37 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 33.12 | |
Investor Class Shares | | | 32.77 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 33.14 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 33.05 | |
MSCI EAFE Index▼ (Broad Market/Style-Specific Index) | | | 34.18 | |
Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index∎ (Peer Group Index) | | | 37.89 | |
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Source(s): ���RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Lipper Inc. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector
and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of the Invesco International Core Equity Fund returned 32.82%, underperforming the MSCI EAFE Index, the Fund’s broad market/style-specific benchmark which returned 34.18%.
The COVID-19 vaccine announcement which began during the fiscal year was strongly positive for stocks with exposure to the reopening of the economy, which the market immediately began to anticipate. It was also strongly positive for the performance of this Fund, given our overweight exposure to such businesses, and our performance surged ahead of the benchmark through to the spring of 2021.
In particular, our exposure to sectors such as industrials, financials, materials and energy were all strongly beneficial to performance as the market began to re-evaluate both the earnings prospects for these businesses in a more normalized economic environment and also a fair multiple to pay of those earnings - in line with the widespread outperformance of value equities. Also, one of the defining features of this Fund is the management team’s expertise in small-cap equities and so this strategy is consequentially overweight to them. As investor risk appetite returned, so did smaller companies seeing renewed attention and inflows, driving strong performance in this part of the portfolio as well.
In line with this, we saw several significant stock level contributions, some examples follow.
∎ Bankinter - a smaller Spanish financial services company. The stock has posted good financial results over the course of this fiscal year and should be well-positioned for a more normalized interest rate environment in the future.
∎ Hitachi - a Japanese industrial and technology company. It is well positioned to benefit from the trends toward digitization and decarbonization of the global economy.
∎ TotalEnergies - a French “supermajor” oil and gas company, one of the largest in the world. Like many other companies in the energy sector, it benefited from rising oil prices during the fiscal year.
However, as discussed above, the mood of the market changed from the spring through to the late summer of 2021; the emergence of the Delta variant as well as various bottlenecks caused by uneven reopenings of supply-chains in the face of strong demand, caused the market to turn back to growthier equities. While this Fund - as a core strategy - does not maintain a particular factor bias, this nonetheless was a headwind to our performance.
This headwind was in part a function of what we did not own - we have been underweight much of the most highly-valued (and to our minds, more speculative) technology stocks.
However, it was more a function of what we did own, and there were two parts to that. First, some of our exposure to structurally growing businesses and sectors were in European smaller companies, and they were subdued relative to their large-cap peers. Second, and most significantly, we have maintained a meaningful off-benchmark position in a handful of Chinese equities. We have done so given that we see opportunities to capture unique growth opportunities. But, per the introductory discussion, Chinese equities have endured a torrid run, facing pressure not only from a slowing economy, but also increased regulatory oversight and intervention, causing the market to substantially haircut valuations.
Indeed, this underperformance from China was the defining headwind to our fiscal year’s performance. It explains why at a sector level consumer discretionary and communication services were our worst performers. It was also fairly concentrated in just a handful of names. Alibaba Group Holding is a leading Chinese e-commerce company that we initially purchased during the pandemic-induced sell-off of early 2020, and maintain high conviction in. The stock has been impacted by the harsher regulatory regime in China, as outlined above. We added to this position during the fiscal year. Autohome is a leading online destination for car buyers in China. The stock has been impacted both by the global slowdown in automotive sales and the negative sentiment towards Chinese stocks noted above. We have added to our position in a contrarian manner during the fiscal year.
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2 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
As our investment philosophy indicates, the majority of our portfolio risk(s) is intended to come from stock-specific risk, not country or sector risks. And it was pleasing to see that this was indeed the case during the course of this fiscal year, with our stock selection contributing positively towards total returns. The investment team believes - as part of the investment approach - that equity values know no boundary, and indeed, 2021 showed the team’s ability to identify opportunities in a wide range of sectors and countries. There was a strong contribution from both our larger holdings (such as European energy giants like TotalEnergies as mentioned above, but also BP; Hitachi in Japan; financials elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific such as ANZ Bank in Australia, and DBS in Singapore) and strong smaller stocks too (such as Canadian flight simulator/training business CAE, Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer BESI and Swedish resort owner SkiStar).
From mid-summer 2021 onward our performance was largely in line with a fairly flat market, one that was digesting a lot of concerns as above. At the close of the fiscal year, and relative to the broad market/style specific benchmark, the Fund maintained overweight positions in utilities, consumer discretionary and communication services. Conversely, the Fund’s most notable underweight position came from the consumer staples sector. From a geographic perspective, France and Japan were most notably underweight relative to the style-specific benchmark, while we were overweight in the Netherlands, Germany and Spain.
Going into the next fiscal year we remain confident in the positioning we have, in the stocks we own, in the portfolio construction and in the results we believe our strategy will continue to yield. Following our mandate as a core investment for our clients’ portfolios, we continue to focus on mitigating risk and providing investors with a high-conviction investment strategy focused on bottom-up company research.
Thank you for your investment in Invesco International Core Equity Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Erik Esselink - Lead
Andy Tidby
Douglas Turnbull
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.
* The Fund’s oldest share class (Investor) does not have a sales charge; therefore, the second-oldest share class with a sales charge (Class C) is also included in the chart.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/28/02) | | | 4.77 | % |
10 Years | | | 5.62 | |
5 Years | | | 7.69 | |
1 Year | | | 25.55 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (2/14/00) | | | 3.31 | % |
10 Years | | | 5.59 | |
5 Years | | | 8.11 | |
1 Year | | | 30.85 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/24/03) | | | 5.32 | % |
10 Years | | | 5.96 | |
5 Years | | | 8.64 | |
1 Year | | | 32.37 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/3/08) | | | 5.27 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.48 | |
5 Years | | | 9.19 | |
1 Year | | | 33.12 | |
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Investor Class Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/28/98) | | | 4.40 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.22 | |
5 Years | | | 8.91 | |
1 Year | | | 32.77 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
Inception (4/30/04) | | | 5.64 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.64 | |
5 Years | | | 9.19 | |
1 Year | | | 33.14 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 6.58 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.19 | |
1 Year | | | 33.05 | |
Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Investor Class shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Investor Class shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Investor Class,
Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco International Core Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI EAFE® Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of stocks of Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of international large-cap core funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 19.36 | % |
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Industrials | | | | 15.01 | |
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Financials | | | | 13.35 | |
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Health Care | | | | 12.99 | |
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Information Technology | | | | 8.52 | |
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Utilities | | | | 8.00 | |
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Energy | | | | 6.26 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 5.82 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 5.38 | |
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Materials | | | | 4.26 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 1.05 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Roche Holding AG | | | | 4.04 | % |
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2. | | BP PLC | | | | 3.76 | |
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3. | | Prosus N.V. | | | | 3.25 | |
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4. | | Iberdrola S.A. | | | | 3.07 | |
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5. | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | | 3.01 | |
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6. | | Hitachi Ltd. | | | | 2.89 | |
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7. | | Toyota Motor Corp. | | | | 2.88 | |
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8. | | Veolia Environnement S.A. | | | | 2.87 | |
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9. | | Deutsche Telekom AG | | | | 2.74 | |
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10. | | TotalEnergies SE | | | | 2.50 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.95% | |
Australia–4.80% | |
Ansell Ltd. | | | 51,101 | | | $ | 1,218,477 | |
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Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. | | | 54,423 | | | | 1,147,380 | |
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Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. | | | 131,622 | | | | 1,143,035 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,508,892 | |
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Austria–2.36% | |
ams AG(a) | | | 44,558 | | | | 882,409 | |
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Wienerberger AG | | | 23,786 | | | | 842,451 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,724,860 | |
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Brazil–0.87% | |
Yara International ASA | | | 12,129 | | | | 633,675 | |
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Canada–1.84% | |
CAE, Inc.(a) | | | 44,412 | | | | 1,346,786 | |
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China–6.16% | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 9,942 | | | | 1,639,833 | |
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Autohome, Inc., ADR | | | 12,439 | | | | 489,475 | |
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Prosus N.V. | | | 26,851 | | | | 2,378,869 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,508,177 | |
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Denmark–3.04% | |
NKT A/S(a) | | | 14,779 | | | | 714,011 | |
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Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | | 34,826 | | | | 1,508,956 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,222,967 | |
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France–5.37% | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 36,503 | | | | 1,830,217 | |
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Veolia Environnement S.A. | | | 64,237 | | | | 2,097,468 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,927,685 | |
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Germany–13.77% | |
AIXTRON SE | | | 12,838 | | | | 304,993 | |
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Daimler AG | | | 15,491 | | | | 1,535,443 | |
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Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 107,868 | | | | 2,005,612 | |
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HUGO BOSS AG | | | 16,769 | | | | 1,047,987 | |
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Infineon Technologies AG | | | 38,526 | | | | 1,800,745 | |
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Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Class R | | | 5,175 | | | | 1,532,864 | |
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Nordex SE(a)(b) | | | 43,354 | | | | 797,415 | |
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Siemens Energy AG(a) | | | 25,292 | | | | 725,808 | |
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TeamViewer AG(a)(c) | | | 21,612 | | | | 322,330 | |
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| | | | | | | 10,073,197 | |
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Hong Kong–1.39% | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 90,000 | | | | 1,017,075 | |
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India–2.83% | |
Fairfax India Holdings Corp.(a)(c) | | | 75,269 | | | | 978,497 | |
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Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | | 28,735 | | | | 1,094,416 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,072,913 | |
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Italy–2.06% | |
Enel S.p.A. | | | 180,362 | | | | 1,510,795 | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Japan–16.88% | |
ASKUL Corp. | | | 35,400 | | | $ | 480,482 | |
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FANUC Corp. | | | 4,400 | | | | 864,677 | |
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Hitachi Ltd. | | | 36,600 | | | | 2,110,584 | |
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Hoya Corp. | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,471,068 | |
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KDDI Corp. | | | 38,000 | | | | 1,177,992 | |
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Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 16,000 | | | | 906,971 | |
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 6,400 | | | | 1,141,062 | |
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SoftBank Group Corp. | | | 10,700 | | | | 580,687 | |
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Sony Group Corp. | | | 13,100 | | | | 1,514,133 | |
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Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 119,500 | | | | 2,102,756 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,350,412 | |
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Netherlands–6.20% | |
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. | | | 16,890 | | | | 500,193 | |
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BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. | | | 9,874 | | | | 905,626 | |
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Heineken Holding N.V. | | | 11,180 | | | | 1,037,799 | |
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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. | | | 33,286 | | | | 1,083,437 | |
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Signify N.V. | | | 20,758 | | | | 1,006,799 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,533,854 | |
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Singapore–1.71% | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 53,760 | | | | 1,252,742 | |
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Spain–5.75% | |
Bankinter S.A. | | | 255,453 | | | | 1,409,389 | |
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Iberdrola S.A. | | | 189,856 | | | | 2,246,471 | |
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Linea Directa Aseguradora S.A. Cia de Seguros y Reaseguros(b) | | | 274,871 | | | | 551,601 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,207,461 | |
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Sweden–2.69% | |
SkiStar AB(a) | | | 42,327 | | | | 882,697 | |
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Volvo AB, Class B | | | 46,529 | | | | 1,085,034 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,967,731 | |
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Switzerland–9.71% | |
ALSO Holding AG | | | 5,125 | | | | 1,519,702 | |
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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG | | | 1,127 | | | | 474,029 | |
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Meyer Burger Technology AG(a) | | | 1,045,901 | | | | 499,996 | |
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Novartis AG, ADR | | | 19,960 | | | | 1,651,889 | |
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Roche Holding AG | | | 7,626 | | | | 2,954,411 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,100,027 | |
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United Kingdom–10.12% | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 17,663 | | | | 2,203,883 | |
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BP PLC | | | 572,615 | | | | 2,748,171 | |
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National Express Group PLC(a) | | | 110,931 | | | | 347,811 | |
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Prudential PLC | | | 36,803 | | | | 753,456 | |
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Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | | | 8,259 | | | | 669,913 | |
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WH Smith PLC(a) | | | 31,603 | | | | 677,257 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,400,491 | |
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United States–1.40% | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 920 | | | | 24,904 | |
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Stellantis N.V. | | | 50,000 | | | | 997,715 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,022,619 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $61,930,416) | | | | 72,382,359 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Money Market Funds–1.15% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(d)(e) | | | 504,450 | | | $ | 504,450 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 336,300 | | | | 336,300 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $840,750) | | | | 840,750 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)–100.10% (Cost $62,771,166) | | | | 73,223,109 | |
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Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan | |
Money Market Funds–1.92% | |
Invesco Private Government Fund, 0.02%(d)(e)(f) | | | 421,800 | | | | 421,800 | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Money Market Funds–(continued) | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund, 0.11%(d)(e)(f) | | | 983,806 | | | $ | 984,200 | |
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Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities On Loan (Cost $1,406,000) | | | | 1,406,000 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–102.02% (Cost $64,177,166) | | | | 74,629,109 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(2.02)% | | | | (1,477,102 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 73,152,007 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2021. |
(c) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $1,300,827, which represented 1.78% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(d) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | | Realized Gain | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,837,511 | | | $ | (11,333,061 | ) | | | $- | | | | $- | | | $ | 504,450 | | | $ | 64 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | - | | | | 7,891,674 | | | | (7,555,374 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 336,300 | | | | 16 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | 230,700 | | | | 6,587,575 | | | | (6,396,475 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 421,800 | | | | 48* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | 345,000 | | | | 11,246,948 | | | | (10,607,748 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 984,200 | | | | 593* | |
Total | | $ | 575,700 | | | $ | 37,563,708 | | | $ | (35,892,658 | ) | | | $- | | | | $- | | | $ | 2,246,750 | | | $ | 721 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
(f) | The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1J. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $61,930,416)* | | $ | 72,382,359 | |
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| |
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $2,246,750) | | | 2,246,750 | |
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| |
Cash | | | 716 | |
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| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $72,066) | | | 70,828 | |
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| |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 9,865 | |
|
| |
Dividends | | | 171,839 | |
|
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 90,245 | |
|
| |
Other assets | | | 39,181 | |
|
| |
Total assets | | | 75,011,783 | |
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| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
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Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 220,430 | |
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| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 15,004 | |
|
| |
Accrued foreign taxes | | | 38,871 | |
|
| |
Collateral upon return of securities loaned | | | 1,406,000 | |
|
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 12,624 | |
|
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 69,171 | |
|
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 97,676 | |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 1,859,776 | |
|
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 73,152,007 | |
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| |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
| |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 60,591,783 | |
|
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 12,560,224 | |
|
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| | $ | 73,152,007 | |
|
| |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 31,957,997 | |
|
| |
Class C | | $ | 1,946,653 | |
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| |
Class R | | $ | 1,871,742 | |
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| |
Class Y | | $ | 5,379,749 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | $ | 9,850,719 | |
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| |
Class R5 | | $ | 5,392,964 | |
|
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Class R6 | | $ | 16,752,183 | |
|
| |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| |
Class A | | | 2,306,124 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 143,793 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 134,634 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 380,400 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | 697,791 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 391,705 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 1,217,478 | |
|
| |
Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.86 | |
|
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $13.86 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 14.67 | |
|
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.54 | |
|
| |
Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.90 | |
|
| |
Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 14.14 | |
|
| |
Investor Class: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 14.12 | |
|
| |
Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.77 | |
|
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.76 | |
|
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* | At October 31, 2021, securities with an aggregate value of $1,279,685 were on loan to brokers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 764 | |
|
| |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $178,839) | | | 1,644,279 | |
|
| |
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $4,370) | | | 4,450 | |
|
| |
Foreign withholding tax claims | | | 28,517 | |
|
| |
Total investment income | | | 1,678,010 | |
|
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
| |
Advisory fees | | | 542,388 | |
|
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 10,747 | |
|
| |
Custodian fees | | | 11,240 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 78,730 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 19,946 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 8,822 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | 24,778 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R, Y and Investor | | | 129,137 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 476 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 1,480 | |
|
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 22,758 | |
|
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 88,223 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 5,462 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 43,537 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 16,245 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 1,003,969 | |
|
| |
Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (242,621 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 761,348 | |
|
| |
Net investment income | | | 916,662 | |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $1,510) | | | 11,195,118 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 10,595 | |
|
| |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (978 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 11,204,735 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $38,871) | | | 6,075,769 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (6,403 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 6,069,366 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 17,274,101 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 18,190,763 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 916,662 | | | $ | 721,364 | |
|
| |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 11,204,735 | | | | (5,663,264 | ) |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 6,069,366 | | | | 4,365,282 | |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 18,190,763 | | | | (576,618 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (262,403 | ) | | | (595,374 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (2,288 | ) | | | (35,022 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (10,609 | ) | | | (23,237 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (59,408 | ) | | | (110,748 | ) |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | (83,908 | ) | | | (187,346 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | (45,382 | ) | | | (80,744 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (171,257 | ) | | | (468,107 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (635,255 | ) | | | (1,500,578 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Share transactions-net: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (158,263 | ) | | | (2,730,222 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (428,513 | ) | | | (913,796 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | 119,942 | | | | 260,135 | |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (440,909 | ) | | | 85,849 | |
|
| |
Investor Class | | | (479,304 | ) | | | (908,558 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 1,025,262 | | | | 78,941 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 277,480 | | | | (5,523,012 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (84,305 | ) | | | (9,650,663 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 17,471,203 | | | | (11,727,859 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 55,680,804 | | | | 67,408,663 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 73,152,007 | | | $ | 55,680,804 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | | Net investment income(a) | | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income | | | Distributions from net realized gains | | | Total distributions | | | Net asset value, end of period | | | Total return (b)
| | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | | Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | Portfolio turnover (c)
| |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $10.53 | | | | $0.16 | | | | $3.28 | | | | $3.44 | | | | $(0.11 | ) | | | $ – | | | | $(0.11 | ) | | | $13.86 | | | | 32.82 | % | | | $31,958 | | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 86 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 24,443 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.59 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.91 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 10.66 | | | | 9.74 | | | | 27,707 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.43 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.59 | | | | (13.53 | ) | | | 33,798 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.48 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.12 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 12.43 | | | | 20.54 | | | | 40,865 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 61 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.28 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 3.27 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 13.54 | | | | 31.85 | | | | 1,947 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.27 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.40 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 10.28 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1,827 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.31 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 10.40 | | | | 8.98 | | | | 2,775 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.10 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 10.31 | | | | (14.14 | ) | | | 6,022 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.20 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 12.10 | | | | 19.64 | | | | 8,476 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 61 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.57 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 3.41 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 13.90 | | | | 32.37 | | | | 1,872 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.69 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.57 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 1,329 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.93 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.60 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.90 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 10.69 | | | | 9.52 | | | | 1,105 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.44 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 10.60 | | | | (13.73 | ) | | | 1,414 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.49 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 2.09 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 12.44 | | | | 20.21 | | | | 2,201 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 61 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.74 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 3.34 | | | | 3.54 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 14.14 | | | | 33.12 | | | | 5,380 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.87 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.74 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 4,407 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.78 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 10.87 | | | | 10.09 | | | | 4,465 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.65 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.78 | | | | (13.33 | ) | | | 5,738 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.66 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.19 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 12.65 | | | | 20.88 | | | | 6,226 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 61 | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.73 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 3.50 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 14.12 | | | | 32.77 | | | | 9,851 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.85 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.73 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 7,848 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.76 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 10.85 | | | | 9.77 | | | | 8,886 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.63 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.76 | | | | (13.55 | ) | | | 9,037 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.65 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 12.63 | | | | 20.50 | | | | 14,503 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 61 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 3.45 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 13.77 | | | | 33.14 | | | | 5,393 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.59 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.46 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 3,318 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 10.59 | | | | 10.04 | | | | 3,282 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.36 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.53 | | | | (13.32 | ) | | | 3,017 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 2.13 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 12.36 | | | | 20.82 | | | | 3,474 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 61 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 3.24 | | | | 3.44 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 13.76 | | | | 33.05 | | | | 16,752 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 86 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 10.59 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.46 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 12,508 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 61 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 10.59 | | | | 10.04 | | | | 19,188 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.35 | | | | 0.22 | | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.53 | | | | (13.25 | ) | | | 11,560 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 73 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.43 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.14 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 12.35 | | | | 20.85 | | | | 15,702 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 61 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco International Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of seven different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y and Investor Class shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
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Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Tax reclaims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received. These tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.
G. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
H. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
I. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
J. | Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities
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lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
K. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
L. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
M. | COVID-19 Risk – The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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First $500 million | | | 0.750% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.650% | |
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From $1 billion | | | 0.550% | |
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From $2 billion | | | 0.450% | |
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From $4 billion | | | 0.400% | |
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From $6 billion | | | 0.375% | |
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Over $8 billion | | | 0.350% | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least February 28, 2023, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.12%, 1.87%, 1.37%, 0.87%, 1.12%, 0.87% and 0.87%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on February 28, 2023. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $111,252 and reimbursed class level expenses of $79,047, $5,006, $4,429, $15,777, $24,878, $476 and $1,480 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
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The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Investor Class, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C, Class R and Investor Class shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares, 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $6,172 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $0 and $89 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $793 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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Australia | | $ | – | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,508,892 | | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,508,892 | |
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Austria | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,724,860 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,724,860 | |
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Brazil | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 633,675 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 633,675 | |
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Canada | | | 1,346,786 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,346,786 | |
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China | | | 2,129,308 | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,378,869 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,508,177 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,222,967 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,222,967 | |
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France | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,927,685 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,927,685 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,073,197 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,073,197 | |
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Hong Kong | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,017,075 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,017,075 | |
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India | | | 978,497 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,094,416 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,072,913 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,510,795 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,510,795 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,350,412 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,350,412 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,533,854 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,533,854 | |
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Singapore | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,252,742 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,252,742 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,207,461 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 4,207,461 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,967,731 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,967,731 | |
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Switzerland | | | 1,651,889 | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,448,138 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,100,027 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 347,811 | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,052,680 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,400,491 | |
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United States | | | 24,904 | | | | | | | | | | | | 997,715 | | | | | | | | | | | | – | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,022,619 | |
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| | Level 1 | | | | | | | | | Level 2 | | | | | | | | | Level 3 | | | | | | Total | |
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Money Market Funds | | $ | 840,750 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,406,000 | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | | | | | $ | 2,246,750 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 7,319,945 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 67,309,164 | | | | | | | | | | | $– | | | | | | $ | 74,629,109 | |
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NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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| | Location of Gain (Loss) on Statement of Operations | |
| | Currency Risk | |
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Realized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | $(978) | |
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The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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| | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts |
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Average notional value | | $191,228 |
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NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $276.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | | | | 2020 | |
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Ordinary income* | | $ | 635,255 | | | | | | | $ | 1,500,578 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
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Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 2,314,802 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 10,315,962 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies | | | (4,024 | ) |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (66,516 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 60,591,783 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 73,152,007 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales and passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $60,524,767 and $61,206,378, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $12,579,352 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (2,263,390 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $10,315,962 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $64,313,147.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions and securities litigation, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $62,956 and undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $62,956. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 291,986 | | | $ | 4,031,325 | | | | 184,539 | | | $ | 1,890,072 | |
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Class C | | | 37,454 | | | | 497,284 | | | | 31,411 | | | | 310,780 | |
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Class R | | | 35,076 | | | | 480,721 | | | | 47,193 | | | | 498,094 | |
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Class Y | | | 245,351 | | | | 3,426,704 | | | | 160,486 | | | | 1,685,967 | |
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Investor Class | | | 25,155 | | | | 347,218 | | | | 24,356 | | | | 260,480 | |
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Class R5 | | | 72,716 | | | | 1,002,580 | | | | 296 | | | | 2,911 | |
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Class R6 | | | 9,533 | | | | 131,407 | | | | 682 | | | | 7,326 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 19,390 | | | | 245,478 | | | | 50,386 | | | | 553,747 | |
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Class C | | | 179 | | | | 2,231 | | | | 3,122 | | | | 33,715 | |
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Class R | | | 833 | | | | 10,604 | | | | 2,103 | | | | 23,237 | |
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Class Y | | | 4,367 | | | | 56,287 | | | | 9,061 | | | | 101,302 | |
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Investor Class | | | 6,234 | | | | 80,414 | | | | 16,321 | | | | 182,631 | |
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Class R5 | | | 3,615 | | | | 45,375 | | | | 7,413 | | | | 80,731 | |
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Class R6 | | | 13,657 | | | | 171,257 | | | | 42,985 | | | | 468,107 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 35,707 | | | | 465,485 | | | | 24,578 | | | | 255,644 | |
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Class C | | | (36,380 | ) | | | (465,485 | ) | | | (25,107 | ) | | | (255,644 | ) |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (361,500 | ) | | $ | (4,900,551 | ) | | | (538,063 | ) | | $ | (5,429,685 | ) |
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Class C | | | (35,098 | ) | | | (462,543 | ) | | | (98,659 | ) | | | (1,002,647 | ) |
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Class R | | | (27,039 | ) | | | (371,383 | ) | | | (26,905 | ) | | | (261,196 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (279,503 | ) | | | (3,923,900 | ) | | | (170,187 | ) | | | (1,701,420 | ) |
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Investor Class | | | (65,111 | ) | | | (906,936 | ) | | | (127,867 | ) | | | (1,351,669 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (1,770 | ) | | | (22,693 | ) | | | (423 | ) | | | (4,701 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (1,870 | ) | | | (25,184 | ) | | | (659,879 | ) | | | (5,998,445 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (7,018 | ) | | $ | (84,305 | ) | | | (1,042,158 | ) | | $ | (9,650,663 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 31% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
In addition, 6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser.
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20 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco International Core Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco International Core Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $997.10 | | $5.64 | | $1,019.56 | | $5.70 | | 1.12% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 993.40 | | 9.40 | | 1,015.78 | | 9.50 | | 1.87 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 995.70 | | 6.89 | | 1,018.30 | | 6.97 | | 1.37 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 997.90 | | 4.38 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
Investor Class | | 1,000.00 | | 997.20 | | 5.64 | | 1,019.56 | | 5.70 | | 1.12 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 998.50 | | 4.38 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 997.80 | | 4.38 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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22 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco International Core Equity Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal
process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is
part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement as well as the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as Invesco Asset Management Limited currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI EAFE® Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one year period and the second quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted
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23 | | Invesco International Core Equity Fund |
that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers retains overall responsibility for, and provides services to, sub-advised Invesco Funds, including oversight of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as well as the additional services described herein other than day-to-day portfolio management.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund may benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the
Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 82.29 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Foreign Taxes | | | $0.0215 | | | | per share | |
Foreign Source Income | | | $0.3466 | | | | per share | |
* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. | |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler -1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg -1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company | | N/A | | N/A |
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| | | | Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | | | |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | | | |
Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 |
| | Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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SEC file number(s): 811-06463 and 033-44611 | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | I-ICE-AR-1 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco International Equity Fund
Nasdaq:
A: QIVAX ∎ C: QIVCX ∎ R: QIVNX ∎ Y: QIVYX ∎ R5: INEQX ∎ R6: QIVIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | | | | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco International Equity Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | | | | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | | | | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 19.05 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 18.13 | |
Class R Shares | | | 18.77 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 19.48 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 19.56 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 19.58 | |
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index▼ | | | 29.66 | |
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Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined
during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
The Fund underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index during the fiscal year. It outperformed most in the health care sector due to stock selection, and the utilities and real estate sectors due to underweight allocations to the sectors. The Fund underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index most in the consumer discretionary sector due to stock selection and overweight allocation. The Fund also underperformed in the materials and communication services sectors due to stock selection.
Top-performing holdings of the Fund during the fiscal year included Anglo American, SK Hynix and Sony.
Anglo American was the top contributor to the Fund during the fiscal year. The company is a leading mining conglomerate that has successfully restructured its balance sheet and focused resources on it’s most productive mines. In addition to platinum group metals (PGMs) and diamonds (DeBeers), it is developing the only new world class copper mine, located in Peru, at a time when copper demand will be boosted by electricity demand for transportation (EVs).
SK Hynix is a leading manufacturer of DRAM and NAND Flash semiconductors. After two decades of consolidation, the industry is dominated by a handful of players, one of which is Hynix. The pandemic has increased society’s dependence on electronics as the work from home model should remain in at least some form, and we continue to entertain ourselves at home.
Sony was also a top contributor to the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year. Sony has been part of the Fund since early 2014 as its restructuring and “new Sony” story continue to evolve favorably for shareholders.
What will catalyze value after a long phase of restructuring and cost cutting is the company’s renewed focus on profitability and growth.
Top detractors from Fund performance included Alibaba, Wynn Macau, and Tencent Music Entertainment Group.
Alibaba detracted from the Fund’s performance during the fiscal year. Alibaba’s core commerce business has been performing relatively well. However, the government’s “pressure campaign” on Alibaba, which began with the thwarted Ant Financial IPO a year ago, has continued under the guise of reduced monetization in e-commerce and of increased investments in food delivery and other programs which serve the common good.
Wynn Macau was a detractor from Fund performance during the fiscal year. The government’s zero tolerance policy regarding COVID-19 cases continues to slow Macau’s recovery. Additionally, the company faces uncertainty around revisions to the city’s gaming law upon casino license renewal in June 2022. We exited our position during the fiscal year.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group was another detractor from Fund performance during the fiscal year. Tencent Music operates as a music and entertainment platform in China. The company’s share price suffered and experienced volatility due to negative sentiment around Chinese equities in general. We exited our position during the fiscal year.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco International Equity Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
James Ayer
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 | Source: RIMES Technologies Corp. |
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | | | | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/2/90) | | | 6.43 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.96 | |
5 Years | | | 7.62 | |
1 Year | | | 12.52 | |
Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/1/93) | | | 6.36 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.92 | |
5 Years | | | 8.02 | |
1 Year | | | 17.13 | |
Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/1/01) | | | 4.23 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.29 | |
5 Years | | | 8.57 | |
1 Year | | | 18.77 | |
Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/13/08) | | | 9.47 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.91 | |
5 Years | | | 9.22 | |
1 Year | | | 19.48 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 7.68 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.08 | |
1 Year | | | 19.56 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/28/13) | | | 6.92 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.31 | |
1 Year | | | 19.58 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer International Equity Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer International Equity Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco International Equity Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on
Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco International Equity Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 20.93 | % |
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Information Technology | | | | 16.13 | |
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Industrials | | | | 15.46 | |
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Financials | | | | 11.52 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 10.78 | |
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Materials | | | | 8.85 | |
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Health Care | | | | 5.96 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 4.49 | |
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Energy | | | | 3.63 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 2.25 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Sony Group Corp. | | | | 3.29 | % |
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2. | | Societe Generale S.A. | | | | 2.78 | |
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3. | | ING Groep N.V. | | | | 2.67 | |
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4. | | Siemens AG | | | | 2.63 | |
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5. | | Air Liquide S.A. | | | | 2.61 | |
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6. | | Diageo PLC | | | | 2.52 | |
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7. | | SAP SE | | | | 2.47 | |
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8. | | Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | | 2.47 | |
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9. | | adidas AG | | | | 2.19 | |
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10. | | Hitachi Ltd. | | | | 2.19 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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| | Shares | | | Value |
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–97.75% |
Canada–0.58% | | | | | | |
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Dollarama, Inc. | | | 194,644 | | | $ 8,797,984 |
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China–3.17% | | | | | | |
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 49,212 | | | 8,117,027 |
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Baidu, Inc., ADR(a) | | | 65,594 | | | 10,641,971 |
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. | | | 18,291 | | | 3,673,930 |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 286,500 | | | 17,787,710 |
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 134,089 | | | 7,653,800 |
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| | | | | | 47,874,438 |
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Denmark–3.89% | | | | | | |
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Carlsberg A/S, Class B | | | 167,360 | | | 27,660,282 |
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Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 282,322 | | | 31,053,366 |
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| | | | | | 58,713,648 |
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France–9.64% | | | | | | |
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Air Liquide S.A. | | | 235,446 | | | 39,355,844 |
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Airbus SE(a) | | | 208,125 | | | 26,682,970 |
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Edenred | | | 326,541 | | | 17,696,433 |
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Kering S.A. | | | 15,645 | | | 11,737,880 |
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Societe Generale S.A. | | | 1,256,436 | | | 41,983,628 |
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Worldline S.A.(a)(b) | | | 137,458 | | | 8,021,713 |
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| | | | | | 145,478,468 |
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Germany–11.71% | | | | | | |
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adidas AG | | | 101,069 | | | 33,099,734 |
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Continental AG(a) | | | 128,871 | | | 15,127,074 |
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Infineon Technologies AG | | | 309,084 | | | 14,446,902 |
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SAP SE | | | 257,512 | | | 37,295,181 |
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Siemens AG | | | 244,840 | | | 39,689,182 |
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Siemens Healthineers AG(b) | | | 207,649 | | | 13,804,770 |
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Volkswagen AG, Preference Shares | | | 104,118 | | | 23,332,008 |
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| | | | | | 176,794,851 |
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Ireland–1.31% | | | | | | |
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Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 104,435 | | | 19,754,678 |
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Japan–24.71% | | | | | | |
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Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 591,200 | | | 26,804,938 |
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Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. | | | 121,200 | | | 9,260,034 |
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Hitachi Ltd. | | | 572,600 | | | 33,019,683 |
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Inpex Corp. | | | 2,898,800 | | | 23,891,431 |
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Konami Holdings Corp. | | | 194,300 | | | 10,698,668 |
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Marubeni Corp. | | | 2,427,200 | | | 20,543,861 |
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 1,592,700 | | | 21,369,047 |
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Oracle Corp. | | | 135,900 | | | 12,844,488 |
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ORIX Corp. | | | 1,329,700 | | | 26,104,754 |
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Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. | | | 457,900 | | | 9,601,110 |
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Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 558,600 | | | 37,230,250 |
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Renesas Electronics Corp.(a) | | | 1,661,400 | | | 20,517,247 |
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SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 143,200 | | | 13,351,844 |
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Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 1,249,600 | | | 25,956,459 |
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Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | 125,200 | | | 8,339,841 |
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Sony Group Corp. | | | 430,200 | | | 49,723,659 |
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TDK Corp. | | | 299,400 | | | 10,880,960 |
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Japan–(continued) | | | | | | |
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Z Holdings Corp. | | | 2,072,200 | | | $ 12,867,720 |
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| | | | | | 373,005,994 |
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Macau–0.52% | | | | | | |
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Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(a) | | | 1,464,000 | | | 7,910,394 |
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Mexico–1.01% | | | | | | |
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Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., ADR | | | 186,316 | | | 15,313,312 |
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Netherlands–3.72% | | | | | | |
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Akzo Nobel N.V. | | | 137,720 | | | 15,853,607 |
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ING Groep N.V. | | | 2,652,559 | | | 40,265,332 |
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| | | | | | 56,118,939 |
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New Zealand–1.05% | | | | | | |
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Spark New Zealand Ltd. | | | 4,843,510 | | | 15,851,344 |
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Singapore–0.87% | | | | | | |
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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,494,800 | | | 13,117,353 |
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South Africa–2.11% | | | | | | |
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Anglo American PLC | | | 839,674 | | | 31,806,629 |
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South Korea–4.92% | | | | | | |
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Kangwon Land, Inc.(a) | | | 729,602 | | | 17,427,946 |
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Korea Zinc Co. Ltd. | | | 26,289 | | | 12,101,668 |
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LG Chem Ltd. | | | 27,382 | | | 19,620,820 |
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co. Ltd. | | | 111,554 | | | 15,236,742 |
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 164,213 | | | 9,838,329 |
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| | | | | | 74,225,505 |
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Spain–1.94% | | | | | | |
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Amadeus IT Group S.A.(a) | | | 251,068 | | | 16,824,721 |
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Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 343,317 | | | 12,413,284 |
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| | | | | | 29,238,005 |
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Sweden–1.92% | | | | | | |
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SKF AB, Class B | | | 478,067 | | | 11,055,073 |
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Swedish Match AB | | | 2,038,401 | | | 17,962,059 |
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| | | | | | 29,017,132 |
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Switzerland–7.30% | | | | | | |
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Alcon, Inc. | | | 149,730 | | | 12,481,493 |
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Cie Financiere Richemont S.A. | | | 243,012 | | | 30,131,331 |
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Cie Financiere Richemont S.A., Wts., expiring 11/22/2023(a) | | | 138,702 | | | 99,982 |
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SGS S.A. | | | 7,599 | | | 22,448,819 |
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STMicroelectronics N.V., New York Shares | | | 368,176 | | | 17,539,905 |
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UBS Group AG | | | 1,502,756 | | | 27,412,153 |
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| | | | | | 110,113,683 |
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Taiwan–1.00% | | | | | | |
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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 1,534,000 | | | 5,935,883 |
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MediaTek, Inc. | | | 277,000 | | | 9,157,520 |
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| | | | | | 15,093,403 |
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United Kingdom–11.24% | | | | | | |
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | | 252,597 | | | 13,299,232 |
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Diageo PLC | | | 762,858 | | | 37,977,401 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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United Kingdom–(continued) | |
Entain PLC(a) | | | 921,554 | | | $ | 25,856,231 | |
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London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 87,298 | | | | 8,486,582 | |
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Prudential PLC | | | 803,220 | | | | 16,444,071 | |
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Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 2,636,821 | | | | 21,261,759 | |
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Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B, ADR | | | 674,168 | | | | 30,903,861 | |
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Unilever PLC | | | 288,369 | | | | 15,432,547 | |
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| | | | | | | 169,661,684 | |
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United States–5.14% | | | | | | | | |
James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI | | | 380,350 | | | | 14,856,853 | |
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Medtronic PLC | | | 272,066 | | | | 32,609,831 | |
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QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 226,858 | | | | 30,181,188 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $1,187,394,097) | | | | 1,475,535,316 | |
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Money Market Funds–2.35% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(c)(d) | | | 12,601,716 | | | $ | 12,601,716 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 8,483,864 | | | | 8,486,409 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 14,401,962 | | | | 14,401,962 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $35,490,436) | | | | 35,490,087 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.10% (Cost $1,222,884,533) | | | | 1,511,025,403 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.10)% | | | | (1,537,534 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | $ | 1,509,487,869 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
CDI – CREST Depository Interest
Wts. – Warrants
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $21,826,483, which represented 1.45% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 25,030,837 | | | | $ | 311,372,442 | | | | $ | (323,801,563 | ) | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 12,601,716 | | | | $ | 5,021 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 17,877,708 | | | | | 221,128,883 | | | | | (230,518,073 | ) | | | | 725 | | | | | (2,834) | | | | | 8,486,409 | | | | | 2,393 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 28,606,671 | | | | | 355,854,219 | | | | | (370,058,928 | ) | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 14,401,962 | | | | | 2,243 | |
Total | | | $ | 71,515,216 | | | | $ | 888,355,544 | | | | $ | (924,378,564 | ) | | | $ | 725 | | | | $ | (2,834) | | | | $ | 35,490,087 | | | | $ | 9,657 | |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
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Open Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Settlement | | | | Contract to | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Date | | Counterparty | | Deliver | | | Receive | | | (Depreciation) | |
Currency Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
01/24/2022 | | Citibank, N.A. | | JPY | 13,800,000,000 | | | USD | 120,946,846 | | | | $(260,314 | ) |
Abbreviations:
JPY – Japanese Yen
USD – U.S. Dollar
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco International Equity Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $1,187,394,097) | | $ | 1,475,535,316 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $35,490,436) | | | 35,490,087 | |
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Cash | | | 2,500,000 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $3,520,220) | | | 3,518,021 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 8,775,342 | |
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Fund shares sold | | | 117,494 | |
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Dividends | | | 5,937,557 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 86,354 | |
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Other assets | | | 53,848 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,532,014,019 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
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Other investments: | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding | | | 260,314 | |
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Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 21,420,323 | |
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Fund shares reacquired | | | 199,262 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 230,224 | |
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Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 4,353 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 267,009 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 144,665 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 22,526,150 | |
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Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 1,509,487,869 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 1,180,245,372 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 329,242,497 | |
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| | $ | 1,509,487,869 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
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Class A | | $ | 185,392,721 | |
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Class C | | $ | 12,844,038 | |
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Class R | | $ | 25,741,768 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 111,226,111 | |
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Class R5 | | $ | 10,185,551 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 1,164,097,680 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
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Class A | | | 7,159,732 | |
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Class C | | | 561,547 | |
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Class R | | | 1,009,405 | |
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Class Y | | | 4,246,341 | |
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Class R5 | | | 392,093 | |
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Class R6 | | | 45,058,995 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 25.89 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $25.89 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 27.40 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 22.87 | |
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 25.50 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 26.19 | |
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 25.98 | |
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 25.83 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco International Equity Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
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Investment income: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,038,069) | | $ | 30,530,773 | |
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Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 9,657 | |
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Total investment income | | | 30,540,430 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
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Advisory fees | | | 11,529,600 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 216,610 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 153,507 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 484,162 | |
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Class C | | | 147,882 | |
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Class R | | | 126,399 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 622,720 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 224 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 93,546 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 25,628 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 112,090 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 63,000 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 83,305 | |
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Other | | | 48,296 | |
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Total expenses | | | 13,706,969 | |
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Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (218,192 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 13,488,777 | |
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Net investment income | | | 17,051,653 | |
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
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Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 243,580,087 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (2,834 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (367,336 | ) |
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| | | 243,209,917 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (4,228,513 | ) |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | 725 | |
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Foreign currencies | | | (99,189 | ) |
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Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (260,314 | ) |
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| | | (4,587,291 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 238,622,626 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 255,674,279 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco International Equity Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | $ | 17,051,653 | | | $ | 11,969,422 | |
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Net realized gain | | | 243,209,917 | | | | 35,333,021 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,587,291 | ) | | | 51,177,632 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 255,674,279 | | | | 98,480,075 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
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Class A | | | (892,282 | ) | | | (2,775,282 | ) |
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Class C | | | – | | | | (169,926 | ) |
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Class R | | | (65,532 | ) | | | (265,548 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (717,019 | ) | | | (1,354,131 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (112 | ) | | | (208 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (10,102,777 | ) | | | (29,039,080 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (11,777,722 | ) | | | (33,604,175 | ) |
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Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
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Class A | | | (14,241,327 | ) | | | (20,472,900 | ) |
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Class C | | | (5,033,298 | ) | | | (5,550,925 | ) |
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Class R | | | 1,362,415 | | | | (316,461 | ) |
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Class Y | | | 21,442,470 | | | | (1,192,937 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | 10,058,902 | | | | – | |
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Class R6 | | | (80,029,217 | ) | | | (518,104,676 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (66,440,055 | ) | | | (545,637,899 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 177,456,502 | | | | (480,761,999 | ) |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
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Beginning of year | | | 1,332,031,367 | | | | 1,812,793,366 | |
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End of year | | $ | 1,509,487,869 | | | $ | 1,332,031,367 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco International Equity Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $21.86 | | | | $0.20 | | | | $3.95 | | | | $4.15 | | | | $(0.12 | ) | | | $25.89 | | | | 19.01 | % | | | $ 185,393 | | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 98 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 20.82 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.36 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 21.86 | | | | 6.57 | | | | 168,596 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 69 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 19.44 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 20.82 | | | | 8.38 | | | | 181,695 | | | | 1.22 | (e) | | | 1.24 | (e) | | | 1.69 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 22.23 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (3.06 | ) | | | (2.79 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 19.44 | | | | (12.55 | ) | | | 189,130 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 85 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 17.40 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 5.00 | | | | 5.18 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 22.23 | | | | 30.33 | | | | 222,358 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 83 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 17.56 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 17.40 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 166,493 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 79 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 19.36 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 3.51 | | | | 3.51 | | | | - | | | | 22.87 | | | | 18.13 | | | | 12,844 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 98 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 18.45 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 19.36 | | | | 5.81 | | | | 15,113 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 2.03 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 69 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 17.23 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 18.45 | | | | 7.59 | | | | 20,057 | | | | 1.98 | (e) | | | 1.99 | (e) | | | 0.93 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 19.84 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (2.70 | ) | | | (2.61 | ) | | | - | | | | 17.23 | | | | (13.20 | ) | | | 34,738 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 85 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 15.56 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 4.47 | | | | 4.50 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 19.84 | | | | 29.42 | | | | 40,178 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 83 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 15.73 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | - | | | | 15.56 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 30,895 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 79 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 21.53 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 3.91 | | | | 4.04 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 25.50 | | | | 18.77 | | | | 25,742 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 98 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 20.52 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.28 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 21.53 | | | | 6.27 | | | | 20,619 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 69 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 19.18 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 20.52 | | | | 8.10 | | | | 20,044 | | | | 1.47 | (e) | | | 1.49 | (e) | | | 1.44 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 21.98 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (3.01 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | - | | | | 19.18 | | | | (12.74 | ) | | | 17,112 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 85 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 17.21 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 4.94 | | | | 5.07 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 21.98 | | | | 29.99 | | | | 13,223 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 83 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 17.37 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 17.21 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 8,410 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 79 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 22.10 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 3.99 | | | | 4.29 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 26.19 | | | | 19.48 | | | | 111,226 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 98 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 21.04 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 22.10 | | | | 6.94 | | | | 75,777 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 69 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 19.67 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.68 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 21.04 | | | | 8.73 | | | | 74,540 | | | | 0.84 | (e) | | | 0.99 | (e) | | | 2.06 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 22.46 | | | | 0.35 | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 19.67 | | | | (12.16 | ) | | | 138,750 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 85 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 17.59 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 5.06 | | | | 5.27 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 22.46 | | | | 30.63 | | | | 57,166 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 83 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 17.75 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 17.59 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 15,965 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 79 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 21.92 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 4.28 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 25.98 | | | | 19.56 | | | | 10,186 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 98 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 20.86 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.46 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 21.92 | | | | 7.04 | | | | 11 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 69 | |
Period ended 10/31/19(f) | | | 19.31 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.55 | | | | - | | | | 20.86 | | | | 8.03 | | | | 11 | | | | 0.82 | (e) | | | 0.82 | (e) | | | 2.09 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 21.80 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 3.94 | | | | 4.25 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 25.83 | | | | 19.54 | | | | 1,164,098 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 98 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 20.75 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.45 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 21.80 | | | | 7.04 | | | | 1,051,915 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 69 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 19.40 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.67 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 20.75 | | | | 8.77 | | | | 1,516,446 | | | | 0.79 | (e) | | | 0.80 | (e) | | | 2.11 | (e) | | | 54 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 22.17 | | | | 0.35 | | | | (3.03 | ) | | | (2.68 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 19.40 | | | | (12.20 | ) | | | 1,566,488 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 85 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 17.36 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 5.01 | | | | 5.24 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 22.17 | | | | 30.96 | | | | 1,505,578 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 83 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 17.53 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 17.36 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 689,409 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 79 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds of 0.01%, 0.01%, 0.00% and 0.01% for the eleven months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended November 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(f) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco International Equity Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco International Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
J. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. | Other Risks - Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertainty regarding the existence of trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law in many emerging market countries is relatively new and unsettled. Therefore, laws regarding foreign investment in emerging market securities, securities regulation, title to securities, and shareholder rights may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, the enforcement of systems of |
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| taxation at federal, regional and local levels in emerging market countries may be inconsistent, and subject to sudden change. Other risks of investing in emerging markets securities may include additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information. |
L. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
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First $ 500 million | | | 0.850% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.750% | |
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Next $1 billion | | | 0.700% | |
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Next $3 billion | | | 0.670% | |
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Over $5 billion | | | 0.650% | |
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* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.75%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through February 28, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.23%, 1.98%, 1.48%, 0.85%, 0.85% and 0.80%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Effective March 1, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $22,701 and reimbursed class level expenses of $4,694, $485, $452, $133,690, $0 and $55,206 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $18,882 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $0 and $212 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $82,603 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
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NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Canada | | $ | 8,797,984 | | | $ | – | | | | $– | | | $ | 8,797,984 | |
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China | | | 30,086,728 | | | | 17,787,710 | | | | – | | | | 47,874,438 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 58,713,648 | | | | – | | | | 58,713,648 | |
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France | | | – | | | | 145,478,468 | | | | – | | | | 145,478,468 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 176,794,851 | | | | – | | | | 176,794,851 | |
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Ireland | | | – | | | | 19,754,678 | | | | – | | | | 19,754,678 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 373,005,994 | | | | – | | | | 373,005,994 | |
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Macau | | | – | | | | 7,910,394 | | | | – | | | | 7,910,394 | |
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Mexico | | | 15,313,312 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 15,313,312 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | 56,118,939 | | | | – | | | | 56,118,939 | |
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New Zealand | | | – | | | | 15,851,344 | | | | – | | | | 15,851,344 | |
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Singapore | | | – | | | | 13,117,353 | | | | – | | | | 13,117,353 | |
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South Africa | | | – | | | | 31,806,629 | | | | – | | | | 31,806,629 | |
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South Korea | | | – | | | | 74,225,505 | | | | – | | | | 74,225,505 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 29,238,005 | | | | – | | | | 29,238,005 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 29,017,132 | | | | – | | | | 29,017,132 | |
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Switzerland | | | 30,121,380 | | | | 79,992,303 | | | | – | | | | 110,113,683 | |
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Taiwan | | | – | | | | 15,093,403 | | | | – | | | | 15,093,403 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 52,689,675 | | | | 116,972,009 | | | | – | | | | 169,661,684 | |
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United States | | | 62,791,019 | | | | 14,856,853 | | | | – | | | | 77,647,872 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 35,490,087 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 35,490,087 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 235,290,185 | | | | 1,275,735,218 | | | | – | | | | 1,511,025,403 | |
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Other Investments - Liabilities* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | – | | | | (260,314 | ) | | | – | | | | (260,314 | ) |
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Total Investments | | $ | 235,290,185 | | | $ | 1,275,474,904 | | | | $– | | | $ | 1,510,765,089 | |
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* | Unrealized appreciation (depreciation). |
NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End
The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of October 31, 2021:
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Derivative Liabilities | | Currency Risk | |
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Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts outstanding | | $ | (260,314 | ) |
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Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements | | | - | |
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Total Derivative Liabilities subject to master netting agreements | | $ | (260,314 | ) |
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The table below reflects the Fund’s exposure to Counterparties subject to either an ISDA Master Agreement or other agreement for OTC derivative transactions as of October 31, 2021.
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| | Forward Foreign | | Net Value of | | | | | | Net |
Counterparty | | Currency Contracts | | Derivatives | | Non-Cash | | Cash | | Amount |
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Citibank, N.A. | | $(260,314) | | $(260,314) | | $– | | $– | | $(260,314) |
Total | | $(260,314) | | $(260,314) | | $– | | $– | | $(260,314) |
Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | | | | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | $(260,314) | |
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The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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Average notional value | | $121,207,160 |
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NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $964.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.
NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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Ordinary income* | | $ | 11,777,722 | | | $ | 33,604,175 | |
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Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End: | | | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 20,750,412 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 30,155,582 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 278,474,743 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 6,925 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (145,165 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 1,180,245,372 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 1,509,487,869 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $1,429,057,984 and $1,419,154,076, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $294,310,332 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (15,835,589 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $278,474,743 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,232,290,346.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currencies, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $367,335 and undistributed net realized gain was increased by $367,335. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | 775,946 | | | $ | 20,342,361 | | | | 692,436 | | | $ | 14,038,067 | |
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Class C | | | 91,106 | | | | 2,103,332 | | | | 114,026 | | | | 2,087,210 | |
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Class R | | | 244,941 | | | | 6,333,593 | | | | 244,930 | | | | 5,060,552 | |
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Class Y | | | 1,924,333 | | | | 50,845,416 | | | | 1,419,957 | | | | 30,169,133 | |
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Class R5 | | | 402,310 | | | | 10,338,201 | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Class R6 | | | 3,097,786 | | | | 81,918,835 | | | | 2,256,324 | | | | 44,129,576 | |
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Class A | | | 32,590 | | | | 803,344 | | | | 116,635 | | | | 2,519,320 | |
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Class C | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,411 | | | | 161,900 | |
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Class R | | | 2,691 | | | | 65,480 | | | | 12,437 | | | | 265,283 | |
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Class Y | | | 26,706 | | | | 663,640 | | | | 55,002 | | | | 1,196,848 | |
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Class R6 | | | 412,337 | | | | 10,102,244 | | | | 1,352,711 | | | | 29,029,171 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 138,995 | | | | 3,564,235 | | | | 81,171 | | | | 1,691,345 | |
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Class C | | | (156,521 | ) | | | (3,564,235 | ) | | | (91,367 | ) | | | (1,691,345 | ) |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | (1,501,795 | ) | | $ | (38,951,267 | ) | | | (1,903,130 | ) | | $ | (38,721,632 | ) |
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Class C | | | (153,786 | ) | | | (3,572,395 | ) | | | (337,212 | ) | | | (6,108,690 | ) |
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Class R | | | (195,720 | ) | | | (5,036,658 | ) | | | (276,642 | ) | | | (5,642,296 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (1,133,785 | ) | | | (30,066,586 | ) | | | (1,589,474 | ) | | | (32,558,918 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (10,735 | ) | | | (279,299 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
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Class R6 | | | (6,704,085 | ) | | | (172,050,296 | ) | | | (28,424,686 | ) | | | (591,263,423 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (2,706,686 | ) | | $ | (66,440,055 | ) | | | (26,268,471 | ) | | $ | (545,637,899 | ) |
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(a) | 74% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco International Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco International Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the eleven months ended October 31, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. |
For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer International Equity Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco International Equity Fund) as of and for the year ended November 30, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to November 30, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the statement of changes in net assets and the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated January 22, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2,3 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2,4 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $973.30 | | $6.12 | | $1,019.00 | | $6.26 | | 1.23% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 969.10 | | 9.83 | | 1,015.22 | | 10.06 | | 1.98 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 971.80 | | 7.36 | | 1,017.74 | | 7.53 | | 1.48 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 974.70 | | 4.23 | | 1,020.92 | | 4.33 | | 0.85 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 975.20 | | 4.03 | | 1,021.12 | | 4.13 | | 0.81 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 975.50 | | 3.98 | | 1,021.17 | | 4.08 | | 0.80 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. Effective March 1, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00% of average daily net assets, respectively. The annualized expense ratios restated as if these agreements had been in effect throughout the entire most recent fiscal half year are 1.21%, 1.96%, 1.46%, 0.96%, 0.81% and 0.81% for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
3 | The actual expenses paid restated as if the changes discussed above had been in effect throughout the entire most recent half year are $6.02, $9.73, $7.26, $4.78, $4.05 and $4.05 for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
4 | The hypothetical expenses paid restated as if the changes discussed above had been in effect throughout the entire most recent half year are $6.16, $9.96, $7.43, $4.89, $4.15 and $4.15 for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco International Equity Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Oppenheimer International Equity Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the
Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic
period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the third quintile of its performance universe for the one and five year periods and the fourth quintile for the three year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s underweight exposure to and stock selection in certain sectors and geographic regions detracted from Fund performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed
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more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s total expense ratio was in the fourth quintile of its expense group. The Board discussed with management reasons for such relative total expenses.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other similarly managed mutual funds or client accounts.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in
providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco
Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 100.00 | % | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 13.08 | % | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.01 | % | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Foreign Taxes | | $ | 0.0521 | | | per share | | |
Foreign Source Income | | | $0.5640 | | | per share | | |
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* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort – 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes – 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl – 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 |
| | Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco International Growth Fund
Nasdaq:
A: AIIEX ∎ C: AIECX ∎ R: AIERX ∎ Y: AIIYX ∎ R5: AIEVX ∎ R6: IGFRX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco International Growth Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the Custom Invesco International Growth Index, the Fund’s style-specific benchmark. | |
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 21.99 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 21.09 | |
Class R Shares | | | 21.66 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 22.30 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 22.35 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 22.48 | |
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index▼ (Broad Market Index) | | | 29.66 | |
Custom Invesco International Growth Index∎ (Style-Specific Index) | | | 22.73 | |
Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Funds Index¨ (Peer Group Index) | | | 29.44 | |
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Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Invesco, RIMES Technologies Corp.; ¨Lipper Inc. | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector
and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
Regardless of the macroeconomic environment, we remain focused on our bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our earnings, quality and valuation (EQV) process.
Fund holdings in the consumer staples sector outperformed those of the Fund’s style-specific benchmark, the Custom Invesco International Growth Index and was the largest contributor to relative performance. Within the sector, Walmart de Mexico and Switzerland-based Philip Morris International contributed to both absolute and relative results during the fiscal year. Walmart de Mexico performed well during the period driven by robust e-commerce growth. Security selection and an underweight in the communication services sector added to relative results. Within communication services, UK-based advertising company WPP and South Korea’s leading online search engine NAVER were notable relative contributors. Stock selection in health care also contributed to the Fund’s relative performance. Ireland-based clinical research organization ICON and Denmark-based pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk had a positive impact on relative results within the health care sector. On a geographic basis, the Fund’s holdings in Japan and Ireland outperformed those of the style-specific benchmark index, contributing to relative return. An underweight in Japan and exposure in the US (a non-benchmark country) added to relative results as well.
In contrast, security selection in the consumer discretionary and financials sectors
were among the largest detractors from the Fund’s relative performance versus the style-specific index. Within the consumer discretionary sector, weakness was seen in China-based private educational services company New Oriental Education & Technology and Macau-based hotel and casino operator Galaxy Entertainment. During the fiscal year, we exited the Fund’s small position in New Oriental Education & Technology prior to new government regulations requiring private tutoring institutions to register as non-profit institutions and discontinue weekend and holiday classes. In the financials sector, Brazil’s stock exchange operator B3 was a notable relative detractor. Lack of exposure to the energy sector, the fiscal year’s strongest performing sector, hampered the Fund’s relative return as well. Geographically, the Fund’s holdings in Germany, the Netherlands and France underperformed those of the style-specific index and were among the largest detractors from relative performance. An underweight in France also had a negative impact on relative return.
During the fiscal year, we continued to look for opportunities to improve the growth potential and quality of the Fund’s portfolio by adding companies based on our EQV characteristics for each company. We added several new holdings, including France-based materials company Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials serving demand for sustainable and innovative materials, China Feihe, the market leader in infant milk formula in China and France-based luxury goods company Kering. We sold several holdings during the fiscal year, including freight railway company Canadian National Railway, Switzerland-based eye care products medical company Alcon, and Japan-based chemicals and cosmetics company Kao.
As always, we remain focused on a bottom-up investment approach of identifying attractive companies that fit our EQV-focused investment process. We continue to look for high-quality companies that exhibit the following characteristics: strong organic growth; high returns on capital; pricing power; strong balance sheets; cash generation; and reasonable valuations. In addition, we continue to favor companies that are able to consistently generate cash during weak economic environments. Our balanced EQV-focused approach aligns with our goal of delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long-term.
We thank you for your continued investment in Invesco International Growth Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Brent Bates
Matthew Dennis
Mark Jason
Richard Nield
Clas Olsson
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The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: Lipper Inc.
2 Source: Invesco, RIMES Technologies Corp.
3 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (4/7/92) | | | 7.37 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.63 | |
5 Years | | | 8.18 | |
1 Year | | | 15.30 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (8/4/97) | | | 5.42 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.59 | |
5 Years | | | 8.59 | |
1 Year | | | 20.09 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (6/3/02) | | | 7.04 | % |
10 Years | | | 6.97 | |
5 Years | | | 9.14 | |
1 Year | | | 21.66 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (10/3/08) | | | 7.47 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.50 | |
5 Years | | | 9.68 | |
1 Year | | | 22.30 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/15/02) | | | 7.74 | % |
10 Years | | | 7.60 | |
5 Years | | | 9.77 | |
1 Year | | | 22.35 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 7.65 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.87 | |
1 Year | | | 22.48 | |
Class R6 shares incepted on September 24, 2012. Performance shown prior to that date is that of Class A shares at net asset value and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco International Growth Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Custom Invesco International Growth Index is composed of the MSCI EAFE® Growth Index through February 28, 2013, and the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index thereafter. The MSCI EAFE® Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of growth stocks of Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that includes growth companies in developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. Both MSCI indexes are computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of international large-cap growth funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 16.67 | % |
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Industrials | | | | 15.60 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 14.96 | |
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Financials | | | | 14.53 | |
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Information Technology | | | | 13.66 | |
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Health Care | | | | 10.54 | |
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Materials | | | | 6.99 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 5.50 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 1.55 | |
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Top 10 Equity Holdings* | |
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1. | | Sony Group Corp. | | | | 3.13 | % |
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2. | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | | 3.09 | |
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3. | | CGI, Inc., Class A | | | | 3.08 | |
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4. | | Sandvik AB | | | | 2.73 | |
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5. | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | | 2.70 | |
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6. | | Investor AB, Class B | | | | 2.62 | |
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7. | | FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A. | | | | 2.58 | |
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8. | | Olympus Corp. | | | | 2.56 | |
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9. | | Schneider Electric SE | | | | 2.51 | |
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10. | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | | 2.43 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–98.45% | |
Australia–0.67% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 99,537 | | | $ | 22,569,231 | |
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Brazil–1.26% | | | | | | | | |
B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcao | | | 19,875,106 | | | | 41,942,045 | |
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Canada–6.69% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) | | | 506,974 | | | | 33,238,421 | |
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CGI, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,151,141 | | | | 102,836,255 | |
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Magna International, Inc. | | | 538,014 | | | | 43,763,631 | |
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 634,940 | | | | 43,398,170 | |
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| | | | | | | 223,236,477 | |
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China–9.63% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 138,450 | | | | 22,835,943 | |
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China Feihe Ltd.(b) | | | 13,563,000 | | | | 22,670,002 | |
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China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.(a) | | | 9,859,000 | | | | 62,914,165 | |
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China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,876,000 | | | | 15,582,812 | |
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JD.com, Inc., ADR(a) | | | 509,925 | | | | 39,916,929 | |
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Prosus N.V. | | | 250,839 | | | | 22,223,128 | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 793,000 | | | | 49,234,394 | |
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Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 529,076 | | | | 17,973,305 | |
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Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,189,641 | | | | 67,904,709 | |
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| | | | | | | 321,255,387 | |
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Denmark–3.05% | | | | | | | | |
Carlsberg A/S, Class B | | | 216,083 | | | | 35,712,934 | |
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Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 601,507 | | | | 66,161,394 | |
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| | | | | | | 101,874,328 | |
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France–9.17% | | | | | | | | |
Arkema S.A. | | | 359,236 | | | | 49,170,387 | |
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Kering S.A. | | | 46,471 | | | | 34,865,518 | |
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 49,743 | | | | 38,997,196 | |
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Pernod Ricard S.A. | | | 147,048 | | | | 33,860,242 | |
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Sanofi | | | 396,014 | | | | 39,641,122 | |
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Schneider Electric SE | | | 483,604 | | | | 83,650,109 | |
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Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.(a) | | | 494,911 | | | | 25,893,415 | |
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| | | | | | | 306,077,989 | |
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Germany–1.63% | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 196,969 | | | | 32,701,155 | |
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Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 205,606 | | | | 21,667,140 | |
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| | | | | | | 54,368,295 | |
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Hong Kong–2.18% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 6,434,400 | | | | 72,714,108 | |
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India–2.43% | | | | | | | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR | | | 1,126,344 | | | | 80,995,397 | |
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Ireland–4.96% | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 1,160,073 | | | | 55,554,422 | |
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Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 326,239 | | | | 61,710,598 | |
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ICON PLC(a) | | | 168,365 | | | | 48,282,031 | |
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| | | | | | | 165,547,051 | |
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Italy–2.58% | | | | | | | | |
FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.p.A.(a) | | | 4,504,377 | | | | 86,119,188 | |
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Japan–14.53% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 990,000 | | | $ | 44,886,484 | |
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FANUC Corp. | | | 98,612 | | | | 19,378,982 | |
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Hoya Corp. | | | 311,500 | | | | 45,823,760 | |
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Keyence Corp. | | | 37,900 | | | | 22,854,080 | |
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Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 768,500 | | | | 43,562,940 | |
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Komatsu Ltd. | | | 1,224,400 | | | | 31,983,220 | |
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Nidec Corp. | | | 205,000 | | | | 22,672,866 | |
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Olympus Corp. | | | 3,951,200 | | | | 85,502,807 | |
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SMC Corp. | | | 50,900 | | | | 30,442,395 | |
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Sony Group Corp. | | | 902,200 | | | | 104,278,674 | |
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TIS, Inc.(c) | | | 1,226,600 | | | | 33,416,438 | |
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| | | | | | | 484,802,646 | |
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Macau–0.92% | | | | | | | | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(a) | | | 5,661,090 | | | | 30,588,422 | |
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Mexico–1.54% | | | | | | | | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V., Series V | | | 14,705,948 | | | | 51,293,672 | |
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Netherlands–5.00% | | | | | | | | |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 60,714 | | | | 49,463,139 | |
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Heineken N.V. | | | 442,514 | | | | 49,090,904 | |
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Wolters Kluwer N.V. | | | 651,125 | | | | 68,258,059 | |
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| | | | | | | 166,812,102 | |
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Singapore–1.49% | | | | | | | | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 2,499,866 | | | | 49,654,839 | |
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South Korea–3.53% | | | | | | | | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 167,508 | | | | 58,631,967 | |
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Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 987,746 | | | | 59,177,838 | |
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| | | | | | | 117,809,805 | |
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Sweden–5.34% | | | | | | | | |
Investor AB, Class B | | | 3,788,410 | | | | 87,472,234 | |
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Sandvik AB | | | 3,581,766 | | | | 90,933,182 | |
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| | | | | | | 178,405,416 | |
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Switzerland–4.62% | | | | | | | | |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Class R | | | 99,372 | | | | 31,351,229 | |
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Logitech International S.A., Class R | | | 45,756 | | | | 3,817,321 | |
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Nestle S.A. | | | 568,634 | | | | 75,111,053 | |
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Roche Holding AG | | | 113,453 | | | | 43,953,157 | |
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| | | | | | | 154,232,760 | |
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Taiwan–2.43% | | | | | | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 3,830,887 | | | | 81,071,700 | |
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United Kingdom–5.93% | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 545,844 | | | | 45,850,644 | |
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DCC PLC | | | 369,092 | | | | 30,890,224 | |
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Linde PLC | | | 223,450 | | | | 71,325,240 | |
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WPP PLC | | | 3,439,186 | | | | 49,825,968 | |
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| | | | | | | 197,892,076 | |
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United States–8.87% | | | | | | | | |
Amcor PLC, CDI | | | 4,742,091 | | | | 57,217,825 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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United States–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 18,927 | | | $ | 45,818,103 | |
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Broadcom, Inc. | | | 193,881 | | | | 103,080,711 | |
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Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 952,376 | | | | 90,037,627 | |
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| | | | | | | 296,154,266 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $2,052,868,921) | | | | 3,285,417,200 | |
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Money Market Funds–1.63% | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(d)(e) | | | 19,221,547 | | | | 19,221,547 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 13,154,456 | | | | 13,158,402 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(d)(e) | | | 21,967,482 | | | | 21,967,482 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $54,344,196) | | | | 54,347,431 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-100.08% (Cost $2,107,213,117) | | | | 3,339,764,631 | |
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Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan | |
Money Market Funds–2.63% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund, 0.02%(d)(e)(f) | | | 26,320,731 | | | $ | 26,320,731 | |
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Invesco Private Prime Fund, 0.11%(d)(e)(f) | | | 61,390,483 | | | | 61,415,040 | |
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Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities On Loan (Cost $87,735,771) | | | | 87,735,771 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–102.71% (Cost $2,194,948,888) | | | | 3,427,500,402 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(2.71)% | | | | (90,561,143 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 3,336,939,259 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
CDI – CREST Depository Interest
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2021. |
(d) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | $26,972,261 | | $ 306,790,909 | | $ (314,541,623) | | $ - | | $ - | | $ 19,221,547 | | $ 7,210 |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | 20,334,690 | | 217,216,604 | | (224,390,848) | | 562 | | (2,606) | | 13,158,402 | | 5,622 |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | 30,825,441 | | 350,618,182 | | (359,476,141) | | - | | - | | 21,967,482 | | 3,309 |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | - | | 177,073,507 | | (150,752,776) | | - | | - | | 26,320,731 | | 733* |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | - | | 376,704,028 | | (315,288,988) | | - | | - | | 61,415,040 | | 11,245* |
Total | | $78,132,392 | | $1,428,403,230 | | $(1,364,450,376) | | $562 | | $(2,606) | | $142,083,202 | | $28,119 |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
(f) | The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1I. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $2,052,868,921)* | | $ | 3,285,417,200 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $142,079,967) | | | 142,083,202 | |
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Cash | | | 3,033 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,313,842) | | | 1,311,339 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 1,512,190 | |
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Fund shares sold | | | 2,571,223 | |
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Dividends | | | 6,450,680 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 822,191 | |
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Other assets | | | 64,658 | |
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Total assets | | | 3,440,235,716 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 9,049,503 | |
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Fund shares reacquired | | | 3,187,564 | |
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Collateral upon return of securities loaned | | | 87,735,771 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 1,619,924 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 795,724 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 907,971 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 103,296,457 | |
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Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 3,336,939,259 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 1,556,322,239 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 1,780,617,020 | |
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| | $ | 3,336,939,259 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,338,896,097 | |
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Class C | | $ | 27,874,369 | |
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Class R | | $ | 44,015,883 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 738,511,517 | |
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Class R5 | | $ | 392,892,575 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 794,748,818 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 39,588,201 | |
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Class C | | | 926,764 | |
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Class R | | | 1,323,685 | |
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Class Y | | | 21,747,928 | |
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Class R5 | | | 11,347,391 | |
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Class R6 | | | 22,995,323 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 33.82 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $33.82 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 35.79 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 30.08 | |
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 33.25 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 33.96 | |
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 34.62 | |
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 34.56 | |
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* | At October 31, 2021, security with a value of $58,382 was on loan to brokers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
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Investment income: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $5,122,645) | | $ | 54,132,102 | |
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Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $54,895) | | | 71,036 | |
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Total investment income | | | 54,203,138 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
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Advisory fees | | | 32,134,975 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 535,285 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 86,031 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 3,485,728 | |
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Class C | | | 334,035 | |
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Class R | | | 250,241 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 3,785,730 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 464,157 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 109,204 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 73,547 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 158,255 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 355,786 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 219,767 | |
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Taxes | | | 22,707 | |
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Other | | | 86,441 | |
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Total expenses | | | 42,101,889 | |
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Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (38,325 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 42,063,564 | |
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Net investment income | | | 12,139,574 | |
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
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Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 686,159,416 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (2,606 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (432,725 | ) |
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| | | 685,724,085 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 58,982,216 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | 562 | |
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Foreign currencies | | | (610,351 | ) |
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| | | 58,372,427 | |
|
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 744,096,512 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 756,236,086 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 12,139,574 | | | $ | 24,285,537 | |
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Net realized gain | | | 685,724,085 | | | | 457,164,198 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 58,372,427 | | | | (460,154,375 | ) |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 756,236,086 | | | | 21,295,360 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
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Class A | | | (162,361,243 | ) | | | (154,710,175 | ) |
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Class C | | | (4,686,976 | ) | | | (5,609,245 | ) |
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Class R | | | (6,009,271 | ) | | | (5,979,322 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (95,393,068 | ) | | | (111,599,569 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (60,741,990 | ) | | | (62,024,150 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (119,582,621 | ) | | | (160,535,126 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (448,775,169 | ) | | | (500,457,587 | ) |
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| | |
Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (33,236,883 | ) | | | (129,056,281 | ) |
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Class C | | | (10,699,534 | ) | | | (14,011,693 | ) |
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Class R | | | (7,607,797 | ) | | | (9,275,895 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (78,388,009 | ) | | | (238,469,069 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (136,521,130 | ) | | | (193,580,515 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (203,323,755 | ) | | | (440,097,022 | ) |
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| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (469,777,108 | ) | | | (1,024,490,475 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (162,316,191 | ) | | | (1,503,652,702 | ) |
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| |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beginning of year | | | 3,499,255,450 | | | | 5,002,908,152 | |
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End of year | | $ | 3,336,939,259 | | | $ | 3,499,255,450 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return (b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (c) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $31.34 | | | | $0.05 | | | | $6.54 | | | | $6.59 | | | | $(0.30 | ) | | | $(3.81 | ) | | | $(4.11 | ) | | | $33.82 | | | | 21.99 | % | | | $1,338,896 | | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 25 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 34.10 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.49 | ) | | | 31.34 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 1,262,456 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 31.92 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 4.93 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.75 | ) | | | 34.10 | | | | 17.23 | | | | 1,534,830 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 36.61 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (4.18 | ) | | | (3.76 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 31.92 | | | | (10.55 | ) | | | 1,665,413 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 30.83 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 5.85 | | | | 6.15 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 36.61 | | | | 20.19 | | | | 2,396,149 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 25 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 28.22 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 5.88 | | | | 5.69 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (3.83 | ) | | | 30.08 | | | | 21.09 | | | | 27,874 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 25 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 31.01 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.24 | ) | | | 28.22 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 36,108 | | | | 2.10 | | | | 2.10 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 29.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 4.16 | | | | 4.29 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | 31.01 | | | | 16.37 | | | | 55,768 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 33.55 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (3.83 | ) | | | (3.69 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 29.20 | | | | (11.22 | ) | | | 105,735 | | | | 2.05 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 28.25 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 5.38 | | | | 5.42 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 33.55 | | | | 19.28 | | | | 144,710 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 25 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 30.87 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 6.44 | | | | 6.40 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (4.02 | ) | | | 33.25 | | | | 21.66 | | | | 44,016 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 25 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 33.64 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.41 | ) | | | 30.87 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 47,493 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 31.49 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 4.51 | | | | 4.81 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 33.64 | | | | 16.99 | | | | 62,045 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 36.13 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 31.49 | | | | (10.78 | ) | | | 66,981 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 30.41 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 5.80 | | | | 6.01 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 36.13 | | | | 19.94 | | | | 99,556 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 25 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 31.46 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 6.69 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (4.19 | ) | | | 33.96 | | | | 22.30 | | | | 738,512 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 25 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 34.21 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.81 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.56 | ) | | | 31.46 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 751,518 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 32.05 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 5.01 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 34.21 | | | | 17.51 | | | | 1,091,697 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 36.75 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (4.19 | ) | | | (3.68 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 32.05 | | | | (10.31 | ) | | | 1,635,426 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 30.96 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 6.25 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 36.75 | | | | 20.47 | | | | 2,427,028 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 25 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 32.02 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 6.67 | | | | 6.83 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (4.23 | ) | | | 34.62 | | | | 22.35 | | | | 392,893 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 25 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 34.76 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.59 | ) | | | 32.02 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 486,808 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 32.48 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 4.63 | | | | 5.13 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 34.76 | | | | 17.66 | | | | 735,592 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 37.24 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (4.25 | ) | | | (3.70 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | 32.48 | | | | (10.25 | ) | | | 1,124,979 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 31.37 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 5.95 | | | | 6.36 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 37.24 | | | | 20.57 | | | | 1,543,192 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 25 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 31.97 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 6.66 | | | | 6.85 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (3.81 | ) | | | (4.26 | ) | | | 34.56 | | | | 22.48 | | | | 794,749 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 25 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 34.71 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (3.62 | ) | | | 31.97 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 914,873 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 32.49 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 5.14 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.92 | ) | | | 34.71 | | | | 17.74 | | | | 1,522,977 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 37.25 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (4.25 | ) | | | (3.67 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 32.49 | | | | (10.15 | ) | | | 1,792,725 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 26 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 31.38 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 5.94 | | | | 6.39 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 37.25 | | | | 20.68 | | | | 2,427,136 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 25 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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13 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
J. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized |
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foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | Other Risks – Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertainty regarding the existence of trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law in many emerging market countries is relatively new and unsettled. Therefore, laws regarding foreign investment in emerging market securities, securities regulation, title to securities, and shareholder rights may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, the enforcement of systems of taxation at federal, regional and local levels in emerging market countries may be inconsistent, and subject to sudden change. Other risks of investing in emerging markets securities may include additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information. |
M. | COVID-19 Risk – The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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First $250 million | | | 0.935% | |
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Next $250 million | | | 0.910% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.885% | |
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Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.860% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.835% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.810% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.785% | |
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Over $10 billion | | | 0.760% | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.86%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees. The Adviser did not waive fees and/or reimburse expenses during the period under these expense limits.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $36,458.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services.
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IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $140,077 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $8,416 and $1,172 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $2,982 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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Level 1 - | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
Level 2 - | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
Level 3 - | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Australia | | $ | – | | | $ | 22,569,231 | | | | $– | | | $ | 22,569,231 | |
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Brazil | | | 41,942,045 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 41,942,045 | |
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Canada | | | 223,236,477 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 223,236,477 | |
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China | | | 130,657,581 | | | | 190,597,806 | | | | – | | | | 321,255,387 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 101,874,328 | | | | – | | | | 101,874,328 | |
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France | | | – | | | | 306,077,989 | | | | – | | | | 306,077,989 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 54,368,295 | | | | – | | | | 54,368,295 | |
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Hong Kong | | | – | | | | 72,714,108 | | | | – | | | | 72,714,108 | |
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India | | | 80,995,397 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 80,995,397 | |
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Ireland | | | 48,282,031 | | | | 117,265,020 | | | | – | | | | 165,547,051 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | 86,119,188 | | | | – | | | | 86,119,188 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 484,802,646 | | | | – | | | | 484,802,646 | |
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Macau | | | – | | | | 30,588,422 | | | | – | | | | 30,588,422 | |
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Mexico | | | 51,293,672 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 51,293,672 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | 166,812,102 | | | | – | | | | 166,812,102 | |
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Singapore | | | – | | | | 49,654,839 | | | | – | | | | 49,654,839 | |
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South Korea | | | – | | | | 117,809,805 | | | | – | | | | 117,809,805 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 178,405,416 | | | | – | | | | 178,405,416 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | 154,232,760 | | | | – | | | | 154,232,760 | |
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Taiwan | | | – | | | | 81,071,700 | | | | – | | | | 81,071,700 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 121,151,208 | | | | 76,740,868 | | | | – | | | | 197,892,076 | |
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United States | | | 238,936,441 | | | | 57,217,825 | | | | – | | | | 296,154,266 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 54,347,431 | | | | 87,735,771 | | | | – | | | | 142,083,202 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 990,842,283 | | | $ | 2,436,658,119 | | | | $– | | | $ | 3,427,500,402 | |
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NOTE 4–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,867.
NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Ordinary income* | | $ | 39,477,229 | | | | | | | $ | 100,544,176 | |
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Long-term capital gain | | | 409,297,940 | | | | | | | | 399,913,411 | |
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Total distributions | | $ | 448,775,169 | | | | | | | $ | 500,457,587 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 68,176,395 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 560,570,581 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 1,152,474,469 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 23,088 | |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (627,513 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 1,556,322,239 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 3,336,939,259 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $908,528,357 and $1,753,263,441, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $1,171,720,545 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (19,246,076 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | | $1,152,474,469 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $2,275,025,933.
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NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies and equalization payments, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $38,954,589, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $110,941,589 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $71,987,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,472,063 | | | $ | 83,272,497 | | | | 3,021,736 | | | $ | 91,353,669 | |
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Class C | | | 99,116 | | | | 2,984,995 | | | | 130,363 | | | | 3,577,274 | |
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Class R | | | 210,021 | | | | 6,966,650 | | | | 241,319 | | | | 7,128,370 | |
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Class Y | | | 3,395,750 | | | | 114,436,058 | | | | 4,672,896 | | | | 140,357,208 | |
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Class R5 | | | 1,542,256 | | | | 53,192,219 | | | | 1,978,447 | | | | 61,678,959 | |
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Class R6 | | | 4,059,082 | | | | 139,074,649 | | | | 12,442,813 | | | | 392,370,901 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,683,312 | | | | 147,430,584 | | | | 4,316,223 | | | | 137,514,849 | |
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Class C | | | 153,799 | | | | 4,334,053 | | | | 175,747 | | | | 5,073,827 | |
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Class R | | | 193,675 | | | | 6,007,801 | | | | 189,966 | | | | 5,972,526 | |
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Class Y | | | 2,274,005 | | | | 71,722,134 | | | | 2,263,480 | | | | 72,227,659 | |
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Class R5 | | | 1,851,390 | | | | 59,485,152 | | | | 1,844,768 | | | | 59,844,271 | |
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Class R6 | | | 3,350,388 | | | | 107,379,925 | | | | 4,460,323 | | | | 144,380,668 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 285,485 | | | | 9,393,276 | | | | 254,538 | | | | 8,004,884 | |
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Class C | | | (319,462 | ) | | | (9,393,276 | ) | | | (281,778 | ) | | | (8,004,884 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (8,131,861 | ) | | | (273,333,240 | ) | | | (12,317,676 | ) | | | (365,929,683 | ) |
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Class C | | | (286,179 | ) | | | (8,625,306 | ) | | | (543,223 | ) | | | (14,657,910 | ) |
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Class R | | | (618,671 | ) | | | (20,582,248 | ) | | | (737,251 | ) | | | (22,376,791 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (7,809,657 | ) | | | (264,546,201 | ) | | | (14,958,315 | ) | | | (451,053,936 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (7,251,373 | ) | | | (249,198,501 | ) | | | (9,782,237 | ) | | | (315,103,745 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (13,030,191 | ) | | | (449,778,329 | ) | | | (32,166,042 | ) | | | (976,848,591 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (12,877,052 | ) | | $ | (469,777,108 | ) | | | (34,793,903 | ) | | $ | (1,024,490,475 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 61% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
NOTE 11–Subsequent Event
Effective on or about February 28, 2022, the name of the Fund and all references thereto will change from Invesco International Growth Fund to Invesco EQV International Equity Fund.
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19 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco International Growth Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco International Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $998.20 | | $6.55 | | $1,018.65 | | $6.61 | | 1.30% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 994.70 | | 10.31 | | 1,014.87 | | 10.41 | | 2.05 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 997.00 | | 7.80 | | 1,017.39 | | 7.88 | | 1.55 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 999.70 | | 5.29 | | 1,019.91 | | 5.35 | | 1.05 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 999.70 | | 4.99 | | 1,020.21 | | 5.04 | | 0.99 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,000.30 | | 4.59 | | 1,020.62 | | 4.63 | | 0.91 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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21 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco International Growth Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent
mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology
used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory
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agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Custom Invesco International Growth Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the fifth quintile of its performance universe for the one year period and the fourth quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was below the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s underperformance can primarily be attributed to stock selection driven by the Fund’s earnings, quality and valuation investment style. Specifically, the Board noted that stock selection in and underweight exposure to certain sectors, as well as stock selection in certain geographic regions, detracted from the Fund’s relative performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was above the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s actual and contractual management fees were in the fourth quintile of its expense group and the Fund’s total expense ratio was in the fifth
quintile of its expense group and discussed with management reasons for such relative actual and contractual management fees and total expenses.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (defined for this purpose as the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other similarly managed third-party mutual funds advised or sub-advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2020.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
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23 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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24 | | Invesco International Growth Fund |
Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 481,284,940 | | | | | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 96.03 | % | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 21.36 | % | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Taxes | | $ | 0.0456 | | | | per share | | | | | |
Foreign Source Income | | $ | 0.5127 | | | | per share | | | | | |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort - 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company | | N/A | | N/A |
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| | | | Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | | | |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 |
| | Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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SEC file number(s): 811-06463 and 033-44611 | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | IGR-AR-1 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco International Select Equity Fund
Nasdaq:
A: IZIAX ∎ C: IZICX ∎ R: IZIRX ∎ Y: IZIYX ∎ R5: IZIFX ∎ R6: IZISX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco International Select Equity Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Index. Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 0.66 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 0.00 | |
Class R Shares | | | 0.45 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 0.88 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 0.88 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 0.96 | |
MSCI All Country World ex USA Index▼ (Broad Market Index) | | | 29.66 | |
MSCI All Country World ex U.S. Growth Index▼ (Style-Specific Index) | | | 22.73 | |
Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index∎ (Peer Group Index) | | | 29.84 | |
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Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Lipper Inc. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including Eurozone and Japan performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-19-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions.Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the third quarter of 2021, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology
sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way and Chinese equities rebounding after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
During the fiscal year, stock selection in the health care sector and a lack of exposure to a relatively weak utilities sector, were the largest contributors to the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index. Regionally, holdings in Asia Pacific ex-Japan and an underweighting to Japan which was a weaker performing region within the benchmark, contributed to the Fund’s relative performance. Conversely, stock selection in and an overweighting to the consumer discretionary and communication services sectors, both weaker performing sectors within the benchmark, were the largest detractors from the Fund’s relative performance. Regionally, stock selection within emerging markets was the primary detractor from relative performance.
The top contributors to the Fund’s performance over the fiscal year included Eckert & Ziegler, a German provider of isotope technology for medical, scientific and industrial uses and Corporate Travel Management, an Aus-tralian business travel solutions company.
The top detractors from the Fund’s performance over the fiscal year included KE Holdings, an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China and Alibaba Group Holdings, a Chinese e-commerce company. In a rising equity market environment, the Fund’s cash exposure detracted from the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark. It is important to note that cash is a residual of our bottom-up investment process and not the result of any
top-down tactical asset allocation or risk-management allocation decision.
During the fiscal year, the Fund’s new investments included Autohome, Tencent Holdings, Dye & Durham, China National Building Material, Adyen, Hoya, Kuaishou Technology and Trainline. Generally, we sell Fund holdings when they reach full valuation; if new, relatively more attractive investment opportunities exist; or if new information changes our thesis on the future of a business. As such during the fiscal year, we sold Sands China, Kao, Benefit Systems, Misumi Group, Clarkson, Miniso Group, Liberty Global, Prosus, SoftBank Group, Kuaishou Technology and Trainline during the fiscal year.
At the close of the fiscal year, the Fund’s largest overweigh.t positions versus the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index were in the communication services and consumer discretionary sectors and from a regional perspective, in Europe ex-UK and emerging markets. Conversely, the largest underweight positions were in the financials and energy sectors and in Asia Pacific ex-Japan and Japan.
The Fund’s country and sector allocations are the result of our bottom-up, fundamental stock selection process and are not based on the characteristics of the Fund’s primary MSCI All Country World ex USA Index.
We thank you for your investment in In-vesco International Select Equity Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Jeff Feng
Matt Peden
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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2 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 12/21/15
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
2 Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 8.36 | % |
5 Years | | | 7.83 | |
1 Year | | | -4.88 | |
Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 8.60 | % |
5 Years | | | 8.25 | |
1 Year | | | -1.00 | |
Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 9.12 | % |
5 Years | | | 8.78 | |
1 Year | | | 0.45 | |
Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 9.66 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.31 | |
1 Year | | | 0.88 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 9.66 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.31 | |
1 Year | | | 0.88 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/21/15) | | | 9.66 | % |
5 Years | | | 9.31 | |
1 Year | | | 0.96 | |
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco International Select Equity Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets.
∎ Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco.
∎ To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports.
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging market stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for nonresident investors. |
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex U.S. Growth Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of growth stocks across developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Lipper International Multi-Cap Growth Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of international multi-cap growth funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing. |
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NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE |
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5 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Fund Information
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Portfolio Composition | | | | | |
By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 21.49 | % |
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Industrials | | | | 18.72 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 16.39 | |
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Information Technology | | | | 14.25 | |
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Health Care | | | | 11.26 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 4.19 | |
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Financials | | | | 3.51 | |
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Materials | | | | 3.39 | |
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Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | | | 1.93 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 4.87 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings* | | | | | |
| | | | % of total net assets |
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1. | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | | 7.14 | % |
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2. | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR | | | | 5.93 | |
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3. | | Scout24 SE | | | | 5.49 | |
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4. | | Howden Joinery Group PLC | | | | 5.32 | |
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5. | | Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG | | | | 5.21 | |
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6. | | Eurofins Scientific SE | | | | 5.06 | |
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7. | | Sony Group Corp. | | | | 4.67 | |
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8. | | Edenred | | | | 4.51 | |
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9. | | Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, A Shares | | | | 4.24 | |
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10. | | Adyen N.V. | | | | 3.90 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security. * Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021. | |
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6 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–95.14% | |
Australia–2.46% | |
Corporate Travel Management Ltd.(a) | | | 425,277 | | | $ | 7,901,698 | |
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Belgium–1.33% | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. | | | 70,000 | | | | 4,285,674 | |
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Canada–6.61% | | | | | | | | |
Dye & Durham Ltd. | | | 337,445 | | | | 10,325,664 | |
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 160,000 | | | | 10,936,000 | |
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| | | | | 21,261,664 | |
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China–28.08% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR(a) | | | 115,600 | | | | 19,067,064 | |
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Autohome, Inc., ADR | | | 72,000 | | | | 2,833,200 | |
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China National Building Material Co. Ltd., H Shares | | | 8,700,000 | | | | 10,912,594 | |
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| |
Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 3,231,334 | | | | 3,721,052 | |
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Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, A Shares | | | 2,385,974 | | | | 13,629,696 | |
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KE Holdings, Inc., ADR(a) | | | 343,000 | | | | 6,249,460 | |
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Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., A Shares | | | 32,171 | | | | 9,208,139 | |
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Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 370,000 | | | | 22,971,912 | |
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Virscend Education Co. Ltd.(b) | | | 26,668,000 | | | | 1,789,620 | |
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| | | | | 90,382,737 | |
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Denmark–1.95% | | | | | | | | |
DSV A/S | | | 27,000 | | | | 6,277,222 | |
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Finland–2.81% | | | | | | | | |
Enento Group OYJ(b) | | | 214,000 | | | | 9,047,680 | |
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France–6.57% | | | | | | | | |
Bureau Veritas S.A. | | | 208,000 | | | | 6,613,497 | |
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Edenred | | | 268,000 | | | | 14,523,885 | |
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| | | | | 21,137,382 | |
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Germany–10.70% | | | | | | | | |
Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik AG | | | 112,000 | | | | 16,768,232 | |
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| |
Scout24 SE(b) | | | 253,800 | | | | 17,663,728 | |
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| | | | | 34,431,960 | |
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Hong Kong–3.51% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 11,300,837 | |
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Investment Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Japan–12.49% | |
FANUC Corp. | | | 37,000 | | | $ | 7,271,147 | |
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Hoya Corp. | | | 21,600 | | | | 3,177,506 | |
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Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. | | | 560,000 | | | | 11,741,913 | |
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SMC Corp. | | | 5,000 | | | | 2,990,412 | |
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Sony Group Corp. | | | 130,000 | | | | 15,025,745 | |
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| | | | | 40,206,723 | |
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Luxembourg–5.06% | | | | | | | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | | 138,000 | | | | 16,296,010 | |
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Netherlands–3.89% | | | | | | | | |
Adyen N.V.(a)(b) | | | 4,150 | | | | 12,535,910 | |
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South Korea–1.79% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Preference Shares | | | 105,000 | | | | 5,763,317 | |
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Spain–0.73% | | | | | | | | |
Amadeus IT Group S.A.(a) | | | 35,000 | | | | 2,345,441 | |
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Sweden–0.11% | | | | | | | | |
Fortnox AB | | | 5,000 | | | | 354,542 | |
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United Kingdom–7.05% | | | | | | | | |
Auto Trader Group PLC(b) | | | 670,000 | | | | 5,563,200 | |
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| |
Howden Joinery Group PLC | | | 1,363,000 | | | | 17,128,677 | |
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| | | | | 22,691,877 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $278,661,893) | | | | 306,220,674 | |
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Money Market Funds–6.29% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(c)(d) | | | 7,083,647 | | | | 7,083,647 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 5,042,437 | | | | 5,043,949 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 8,095,597 | | | | 8,095,597 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $20,223,193) | | | | 20,223,193 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–101.43% (Cost $298,885,086) | | | | 326,443,867 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(1.43)% | | | | (4,591,368 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 321,852,499 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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7 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $46,600,138, which represented 14.48% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ 4,062,975 | | | | $ 49,656,447 | | | | $ (46,635,775 | ) | | | $ - | | | | $ - | | | | $7,083,647 | | | | $ 931 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 2,895,665 | | | | 35,365,876 | | | | (33,217,227 | ) | | | 234 | | | | (599 | ) | | | 5,043,949 | | | | 792 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 4,643,401 | | | | 56,750,225 | | | | (53,298,029 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 8,095,597 | | | | 427 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | - | | | | 5,129,712 | | | | (5,129,712 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 11* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | - | | | | 8,039,389 | | | | (8,039,389 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 204* | |
Total | | | $11,602,041 | | | | $154,941,649 | | | | $(146,320,132 | ) | | | $234 | | | | $(599 | ) | | | $20,223,193 | | | | $2,365 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $278,661,893) | | $ | 306,220,674 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $20,223,193) | | | 20,223,193 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $1,938,776) | | | 1,936,222 | |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 264,783 | |
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| |
Dividends | | | 237,656 | |
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| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 17,248 | |
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Other assets | | | 20,430 | |
Total assets | | | 328,920,206 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
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Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 6,862,356 | |
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| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 70,220 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 69,762 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 48,121 | |
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| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 17,248 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 7,067,707 | |
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| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 321,852,499 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 290,692,523 | |
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| |
Distributable earnings | | | 31,159,976 | |
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$321,852,499 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 13,189,221 | |
|
| |
Class C | | $ | 745,001 | |
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| |
Class R | | $ | 665,067 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 9,433,614 | |
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Class R5 | | $ | 10,226 | |
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| |
Class R6 | | $ | 297,809,370 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 967,965 | |
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Class C | | | 56,100 | |
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Class R | | | 49,251 | |
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| |
Class Y | | | 688,924 | |
|
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Class R5 | | | 747 | |
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| |
Class R6 | | | 21,753,626 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.63 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $13.63 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 14.42 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.28 | |
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.50 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.69 | |
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.69 | |
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 13.69 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
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Investment income: | | | | |
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Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $355,302) | | $ | 3,709,615 | |
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Dividends from affiliated money market funds (includes securities lending income of $11,680) | | | 13,830 | |
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Total investment income | | | 3,723,445 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
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Advisory fees | | | 2,450,019 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 42,703 | |
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Custodian fees | | | 12,256 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 44,743 | |
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Class C | | | 8,614 | |
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Class R | | | 3,120 | |
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Transfer agent fees - A, C, R and Y | | | 51,326 | |
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Transfer agent fees - R5 | | | 1 | |
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Transfer agent fees - R6 | | | 18,869 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 24,423 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 82,492 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 3,787 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 90,536 | |
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Other | | | 9,863 | |
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Total expenses | | | 2,842,752 | |
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Less: Fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed | | | (509,257 | ) |
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Net expenses | | | 2,333,495 | |
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Net investment income | | | 1,389,950 | |
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 5,793,950 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (599 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (4,675 | ) |
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| |
| | | 5,788,676 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | (12,321,033 | ) |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | 234 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (8,373 | ) |
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| | | (12,329,172 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (6,540,496 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (5,150,546 | ) |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
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| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,389,950 | | | $ | (242,489 | ) |
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Net realized gain | | | 5,788,676 | | | | 533,783 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (12,329,172 | ) | | | 26,539,955 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (5,150,546 | ) | | | 26,831,249 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | – | | | | (119,834 | ) |
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Class C | | | – | | | | (10,848 | ) |
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Class R | | | – | | | | (4,091 | ) |
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Class Y | | | – | | | | (72,461 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | – | | | | (257 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | – | | | | (2,419,527 | ) |
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Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | – | | | | (2,627,018 | ) |
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Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,058,320 | | | | 2,902,705 | |
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Class C | | | (57,772 | ) | | | (138,544 | ) |
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Class R | | | 436,326 | | | | 20,555 | |
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Class Y | | | 6,224,505 | | | | 144,870 | |
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Class R5 | | | (4,000 | ) | | | – | |
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Class R6 | | | 103,777,526 | | | | 63,982,441 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 114,434,905 | | | | 66,912,027 | |
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| |
Net increase in net assets | | | 109,284,359 | | | | 91,116,258 | |
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Beginning of year | | | 212,568,140 | | | | 121,451,882 | |
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End of year | | $ | 321,852,499 | | | $ | 212,568,140 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income | | | Distributions from net realized gains | | | Total distributions | | | Net asset value, end of period | | | Total return (b) | | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | Portfolio turnover (C) | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | $ | 13.54 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.04 | (d) | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 13.63 | | | | 0.66 | % | | $ | 13,189 | | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 45 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.49 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 13.54 | | | | 20.15 | | | | 10,027 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.52 | | | | 0.22 | (e) | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.64 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 11.49 | | | | 16.99 | | | | 5,852 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 2.06 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 13.01 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 10.52 | | | | (11.93 | ) | | | 4,333 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.98 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 2.49 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 13.01 | | | | 23.77 | | | | 5,436 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 43 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 13.28 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.07 | (d) | | | 0.00 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13.28 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 745 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.23 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 45 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.28 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 2.28 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 13.28 | | | | 19.22 | | | | 792 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.35 | | | | 0.14 | (e) | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.53 | | | | – | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 11.28 | | | | 16.03 | | | | 811 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 1.31 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.86 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 10.35 | | | | (12.55 | ) | | | 1,192 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.91 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 2.38 | | | | 2.38 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 12.86 | | | | 22.88 | | | | 2,167 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 2.45 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 43 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 13.44 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.05 | (d) | | | 0.06 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13.50 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 665 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 45 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.41 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 2.24 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 13.44 | | | | 19.85 | | | | 290 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.19 | (e) | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.59 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 11.41 | | | | 16.60 | | | | 227 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.81 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.95 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | 10.46 | | | | (12.09 | ) | | | 89 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.95 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.45 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 12.95 | | | | 23.44 | | | | 61 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 43 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 13.57 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.04 | (d) | | | 0.12 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13.69 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 9,434 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 45 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.51 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.32 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 13.57 | | | | 20.46 | | | | 3,926 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.56 | | | | 0.25 | (e) | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 11.51 | | | | 17.24 | | | | 3,299 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 2.31 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 13.04 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | | (11.68 | ) | | | 8,594 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 11.00 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.51 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 13.04 | | | | 24.04 | | | | 7,499 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 43 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 13.57 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.04 | (d) | | | 0.12 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13.69 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 10 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 45 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.51 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 2.32 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 13.57 | | | | 20.46 | | | | 14 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.56 | | | | 0.25 | (e) | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 11.51 | | | | 17.23 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 2.31 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 13.04 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | | (11.68 | ) | | | 11 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 11.00 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 2.51 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 13.04 | | | | 24.04 | | | | 13 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 43 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 13.56 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | (d) | | | 0.13 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13.69 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 297,809 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 45 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.51 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.31 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 13.56 | | | | 20.37 | | | | 197,521 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 59 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 10.56 | | | | 0.25 | (e) | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 11.51 | | | | 17.24 | | | | 111,252 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 2.31 | (e) | | | 35 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 13.03 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | | (11.61 | ) | | | 103,172 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 46 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 11.00 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.50 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 13.03 | | | | 23.94 | | | | 91,527 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 43 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(d) | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) per share may not correlate with the Fund’s net realized and unrealized gain (loss) due to timing of shareholder transactions in relation to the fluctuating market values of the Fund’s investments. |
(e) | Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets includes significant dividends received during year ended October 31, 2019. Net investment income (loss) per share and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding the significant dividends are $0.06 and 0.57%, $(0.02) and (0.18)%, $0.03 and 0.32%, $0.09 and 0.82%, $0.09 and 0.82%, and $0.09 and 0.82% for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco International Select Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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13 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
| securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser. |
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Securities Lending – The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
J. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized |
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| foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | Other Risks – The Fund is non-diversified and may invest in securities of fewer issuers than if it were diversified. Thus, the value of the Fund’s shares may vary more widely and the Fund may be subject to greater market and credit risk than if the Fund invested more broadly. |
M. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Rate | |
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First $ 250 million | | | 0.935% | |
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Next $250 million | | | 0.910% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.885% | |
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Next $1.5 billion | | | 0.860% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.835% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.810% | |
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Next $2.5 billion | | | 0.785% | |
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Over $10 billion | | | 0.760% | |
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For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.93%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least February 28, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.12%, 1.87%, 1.37%, 0.87%, 0.87% and 0.87%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Effective March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.21%, 1.96%, 1.46%, 0.96%, 0.96% and 0.96%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net asset.In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on February 28, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash (excluding investments of cash collateral from securities lending) in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $439,060 and reimbursed class level expenses of $34,656, $1,668, $1,208, $13,795, $1 and $18,869 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to
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intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $5,444 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $758 and $220 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund incurred $3,372 in brokerage commissions with Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., an affiliate of the Adviser and IDI, for portfolio transactions executed on behalf of the Fund.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
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| | Level 1 – | | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
| | Level 2 – | | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
| | Level 3 – | | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Australia | | | $ – | | | | $ 7,901,698 | | | | $ – | | | | $ 7,901,698 | |
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Belgium | | | – | | | | 4,285,674 | | | | – | | | | 4,285,674 | |
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Canada | | | 21,261,664 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 21,261,664 | |
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China | | | 28,149,724 | | | | 62,233,013 | | | | – | | | | 90,382,737 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 6,277,222 | | | | – | | | | 6,277,222 | |
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Finland | | | – | | | | 9,047,680 | | | | – | | | | 9,047,680 | |
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France | | | – | | | | 21,137,382 | | | | – | | | | 21,137,382 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 34,431,960 | | | | – | | | | 34,431,960 | |
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Hong Kong | | | – | | | | 11,300,837 | | | | – | | | | 11,300,837 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 40,206,723 | | | | – | | | | 40,206,723 | |
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Luxembourg | | | – | | | | 16,296,010 | | | | – | | | | 16,296,010 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | 12,535,910 | | | | – | | | | 12,535,910 | |
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South Korea | | | – | | | | 5,763,317 | | | | – | | | | 5,763,317 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 2,345,441 | | | | – | | | | 2,345,441 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 354,542 | | | | – | | | | 354,542 | |
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United Kingdom | | | – | | | | 22,691,877 | | | | – | | | | 22,691,877 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 20,223,193 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 20,223,193 | |
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Total Investments | | | $69,634,581 | | | | $256,809,286 | | | | $ – | | | | $326,443,867 | |
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NOTE 4–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Obligations under the deferred compensation plan represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 5–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate
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by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 6–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
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| | 2021 | | | | | 2020 | |
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Ordinary income* | | $– | | | | | | | $2,627,018 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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| | 2021 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 2,275,451 | |
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Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 5,802,748 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 23,093,926 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | (1,080 | ) |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (11,069 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 290,692,523 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 321,852,499 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 7–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $222,760,436 and $111,411,933, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | | | | |
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Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 52,055,941 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (28,962,015 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 23,093,926 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $303,349,941.
NOTE 8–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of foreign currency transactions, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $4,677 and undistributed net realized gain was increased by $4,677. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
NOTE 9–Share Information
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| | | | | Summary of Share Activity | | | | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 877,051 | | | $ | 13,717,786 | | | | 542,344 | | | $ | 6,391,283 | |
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Class C | | | 33,464 | | | | 510,598 | | | | 22,898 | | | | 259,990 | |
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Class R | | | 41,924 | | | | 643,804 | | | | 7,869 | | | | 93,582 | |
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Class Y | | | 526,337 | | | | 8,114,418 | | | | 164,218 | | | | 1,836,390 | |
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Class R6 | | | 8,227,171 | | | | 120,033,132 | | | | 10,757,097 | | | | 135,655,541 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,178 | | | | 108,578 | |
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Class C | | | - | | | | - | | | | 925 | | | | 10,796 | |
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Class R | | | - | | | | - | | | | 330 | | | | 3,885 | |
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Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,899 | | | | 69,729 | |
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Class R6 | | | - | | | | - | | | | 204,676 | | | | 2,419,270 | |
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| | | | | Summary of Share Activity | | | | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,804 | | | $ | 74,511 | | | | 152 | | | $ | 1,730 | |
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Class C | | | (4,909 | ) | | | (74,511 | ) | | | (154 | ) | | | (1,730 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (654,662 | ) | | | (9,733,977 | ) | | | (320,234 | ) | | | (3,598,886 | ) |
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Class C | | | (32,069 | ) | | | (493,859 | ) | | | (35,893 | ) | | | (407,600 | ) |
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Class R | | | (14,214 | ) | | | (207,478 | ) | | | (6,509 | ) | | | (76,912 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (126,753 | ) | | | (1,889,913 | ) | | | (167,457 | ) | | | (1,761,249 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (254 | ) | | | (4,000 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
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Class R6 | | | (1,034,915 | ) | | | (16,255,606 | ) | | | (6,067,824 | ) | | | (74,092,370 | ) |
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Net increase in share activity | | | 7,842,975 | | | $ | 114,434,905 | | | | 5,117,515 | | | $ | 66,912,027 | |
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(a) | There is an entity that is a record owner of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and owns 20% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with this entity to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to this entity, which is considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by this entity are also owned beneficially. |
In addition, 68% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco International Select Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco International Select Equity Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | | | ACTUAL | | HYPOTHETICAL (5% annual return before expenses) | | |
| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2,3 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2,4 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $846.10 | | $5.21 | | $1,019.56 | | $5.70 | | 1.12% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 842.60 | | 8.68 | | 1,015.78 | | 9.50 | | 1.87 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 844.80 | | 6.37 | | 1,018.30 | | 6.97 | | 1.37 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 846.60 | | 4.05 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 846.60 | | 4.05 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 846.60 | | 4.05 | | 1,020.82 | | 4.43 | | 0.87 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. Effective March 1, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.21%, 1.96%, 1.46%, 0.96%, 0.96% and 0.96% of average daily net assets, respectively. The annualized expense ratios restated as if these agreements had been in effect throughout the entire most recent fiscal half year are 1.21%, 1.96%, 1.46%, 0.96%, 0.96% and 0.96% for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
3 | The actual expenses paid restated as if the changes discussed above had been in effect throughout the entire most recent half year are $5.63, $9.10, $6.79, $4.47, $4.47 and $4.47 for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
4 | The hypothetical expenses paid restated as if the changes discussed above had been in effect throughout the entire most recent half year are $6.16, $9.96, $7.43, $4.89, $4.89 and $4.89 for of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco International Select Equity Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent
mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology
used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory
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agreement as well as the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as Invesco Hong Kong Limited currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the first quintile of its performance universe for the one and five year periods and the second quintile for the three year period (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was above the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fees were in the fourth quintile of its expense group and discussed with management reasons for such relative contractual management fees.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board
differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers retains overall responsibility for, and provides services to, sub-advised Invesco Funds, including oversight of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as well as the additional services described herein other than day-to-day portfolio management.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from
providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount
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equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | |
* The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year.
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24 | | Invesco International Select Equity Fund |
Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management-Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | | | | | |
Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort – 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held byTrustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 | On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds. |
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11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund
Nasdaq:
A: OSMAX ∎ C: OSMCX ∎ R: OSMNX ∎ Y: OSMYX ∎ R5: INSLX ∎ R6: OSCIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA SMID Cap Index. Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
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Class A Shares | | | 33.13% | |
Class C Shares | | | 32.10 | |
Class R Shares | | | 32.76 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 33.45 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 33.55 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 33.62 | |
MSCI All Country World ex USA SMID Cap Indexq | | | 34.61 | |
MSCI All Country World ex USA Small Cap Indexq | | | 38.83 | |
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Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the start of the fiscal year, macroeconomic and geopolitical issues mostly abated providing a favorable backdrop for global equity returns. Central banks maintained accommodative policies and better economic data and signs of progress in the US and China trade talks also supported global equities.
Global equity markets started 2020 buoyed by positive economic data and the signing of the phase one US-China trade deal. However, initial optimism was dampened by the outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) that swiftly spread from China to other global regions. Global equity markets fell sharply as the human and economic cost of the COVID-19 pandemic mounted. At the same time, oil prices fell sharply as a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia threatened to boost supply even as demand was falling. The US bull market came to an abrupt end, while global equity markets also fell sharply. As fear of a worldwide recession increased, central banks around the world took aggressive action to support both local markets and the global economy.
Despite the continuing global spread of COVID-19, many countries achieved some success in controlling the spread and were able to slowly re-open their economies. Global equity markets benefited from government policy response to the crisis, which was swift and encouraging. Many economies received fiscal stimulus and very significant monetary stimulus. The massive monetary policy response created an environment in which investors embraced risk and stocks rose globally after a deep rout in the first quarter of 2021.
Despite a correction in September, global equity stocks finished the third quarter of 2021 in positive territory after posting strong gains in July and August. Building on progress made in the latter part of the second
quarter of 2021, many countries were able to continue reducing pandemic-related stringency protocols. As a result, the “green shoots” we saw at the end of the second quarter grew and flourished into the third quarter, as many countries experienced a strong economic rebound.
At the end of the fiscal year, economic growth began to slow. This coincided with a resurgence in global infections with record highs in the US and Europe. Investors also became concerned about delayed results from the US presidential election and the real possibility of a contested election, further delaying a clear winner. Global equity markets ended the fiscal year mixed, with emerging markets faring better than developed markets.
The Fund’s Class A shares returned 33.13% during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. Its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World ex USA SMID Cap Index, returned 34.61%.
The Fund reflects a consistent philosophy. We are disciplined, long-term investors, focused on international small- and mid-cap companies that we believe can compound returns for shareholders over time. We scour healthy and growing industries to find businesses that we believe are built to last. We seek companies that are often leaders in their niche, are positioned to thrive in a wide range of economic environments and we expect can deliver consistently high returns on capital.
The Fund performed as we would expect a quality-growth compounder approach to do in the various market environments over the fiscal year. During the beginning of the fiscal year, the November 2020 announcement of effective COVID-19 vaccines triggered a value/cyclicals-led rally, during which the Fund trailed its benchmark. The Fund’s outperformance resumed in the second quarter of 2021 as the market broadened and value leadership started to wane.
The Fund performed most strongly in the industrials sector due to stock selection, in the utilities sector due to an underweight and in the communication services sector due to an underweight and stock selection. The Fund underperformed the most in the information technology, materials and energy sectors due to stock selection.
Top contributors to the Fund’s absolute performance during this fiscal year were
Partners Group Holding, Sdiptech and Carl Zeiss Meditec.
Partners Group Holding is a Swiss company that was added to the portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2019. Partners Group Holding is an asset manager that invests in private equity, with a seven-year “lock-up” on the money invested with it. We have long been attracted to Partners Group Holding’s strong business model and track record.
Sdiptech is a Swedish company focused on providing equipment and control systems for public infrastructure in the niche areas of water treatment, transportation and building climate control and security. Sdiptech’s share price reacted favorably to the company’s announcement that it would divest its low-margin elevator servicing business and acquire an electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment company.
Carl Zeiss Meditec, based in Germany, is a key holding in the portfolio. The name Zeiss is synonymous with lenses and Carl Zeiss Meditec is a global leader in ophthalmic and other high-precision surgery. This company is well-positioned in growing markets fueled by an aging world population and by increasing access to health care in the emerging markets.
Top detractors from the Fund’s absolute performance during this fiscal year were
MonotaRO, Chr. Hansen Holding and Mani.
MonotaRO in Japan led the way in digitalizing its catalogue of machine tools, engine parts and factory consumable goods. Like many other such companies, its stock performed very well in response to the COVID-induced increase in online purchasing of everything in 2020. In 2021, it declined somewhat from its all-time high. In our opinion, MonotaRO’s growth and earnings outlook remain attractive.
Chr. Hansen Holding is a Danish global bioscience leader focused on enzymes and bacteria. It supplies its clients in the growing food and health markets with mission-critical but low-cost products that are typically less than 1% of their final cost of goods sold. The company has been going through a transitionary period as it is moving away from some lower growth businesses in its portfolio in favor of businesses with stronger growth potential over the long term.
Mani, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of miniature medical instrument consumables, specializing in ophthalmic knives, eyeless needles and sutures and dental reamers and files. The company’s stock declined due to reduced profitability, weaker demand from
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China, as well as concerns about market share loss emanating from competition targeting their mid-sized needles.
Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
David Nadel
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/17/97) | | | 13.08 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.96 | |
5 Years | | | 15.51 | |
1 Year | | | 25.80 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (11/17/97) | | | 13.05 | % |
10 Years | | | 14.91 | |
5 Years | | | 15.94 | |
1 Year | | | 31.10 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/1/01) | | | 13.95 | % |
10 Years | | | 15.30 | |
5 Years | | | 16.52 | |
1 Year | | | 32.76 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/7/05) | | | 13.08 | % |
10 Years | | | 15.92 | |
5 Years | | | 17.11 | |
1 Year | | | 33.45 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 15.71 | % |
5 Years | | | 17.02 | |
1 Year | | | 33.55 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (12/29/11) | | | 17.14 | % |
5 Years | | | 17.28 | |
1 Year | | | 33.62 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund. Note: The Fund was subsequently renamed the Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction
of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA SMID Cap Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of small- and mid-cap developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA Small Cap Index represents the performance of small-cap stocks in developed and emerging markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Industrials | | | | 34.23 | % |
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Information Technology | | | | 24.03 | |
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Health Care | | | | 18.06 | |
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Materials | | | | 6.45 | |
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Financials | | | | 4.68 | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 4.24 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 3.63 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 2.83 | |
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Energy | | | | 0.94 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 0.91 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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1. | | Partners Group Holding AG | | | | 2.73 | % |
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2. | | Nice Ltd., ADR | | | | 2.06 | |
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3. | | Croda International PLC | | | | 1.96 | |
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4. | | Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, BR | | | | 1.85 | |
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5. | | Obic Co. Ltd. | | | | 1.65 | |
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6. | | Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | | 1.64 | |
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7. | | Azbil Corp. | | | | 1.55 | |
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8. | | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. | | | | 1.52 | |
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9. | | IMCD N.V. | | | | 1.49 | |
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10. | | Halma PLC | | | | 1.49 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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7 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–99.09% | |
| | |
Australia–4.59% | | | | | | | | |
ALS Ltd. | | | 6,466,018 | | | $ | 64,648,793 | |
|
| |
Ansell Ltd. | | | 1,904,568 | | | | 45,413,443 | |
|
| |
Bravura Solutions Ltd.(a) | | | 23,996,125 | | | | 50,286,904 | |
|
| |
carsales.com Ltd. | | | 4,096,167 | | | | 76,386,803 | |
|
| |
Cochlear Ltd. | | | 549,011 | | | | 91,435,519 | |
|
| |
IPH Ltd.(a) | | | 12,680,334 | | | | 82,084,407 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 410,255,869 | |
|
| |
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Brazil–1.51% | | | | | | | | |
Odontoprev S.A.(a) | | | 32,081,300 | | | | 76,227,051 | |
|
| |
TOTVS S.A. | | | 10,135,537 | | | | 58,832,736 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 135,059,787 | |
|
| |
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Canada–0.89% | | | | | | | | |
Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (The)(b) | | | 977,886 | | | | 79,860,163 | |
|
| |
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Denmark–2.83% | | | | | | | | |
Chemometec A/S | | | 511,095 | | | | 77,558,574 | |
|
| |
Chr. Hansen Holding A/S | | | 1,174,756 | | | | 93,470,441 | |
|
| |
SimCorp A/S | | | 676,043 | | | | 81,737,121 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 252,766,136 | |
|
| |
| | |
Finland–0.50% | | | | | | | | |
Nokian Renkaat OYJ | | | 1,182,216 | | | | 44,366,991 | |
|
| |
| | |
France–3.50% | | | | | | | | |
Alten S.A. | | | 502,333 | | | | 80,987,074 | |
|
| |
Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A. | | | 1,013,136 | | | | 83,844,131 | |
|
| |
Interparfums S.A. | | | 639,916 | | | | 51,633,635 | |
|
| |
Lectra | | | 935,324 | | | | 39,142,447 | |
|
| |
Neurones | | | 920,917 | | | | 37,908,520 | |
|
| |
Vetoquinol S.A. | | | 111,979 | | | | 19,178,972 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 312,694,779 | |
|
| |
| | |
Germany–9.11% | | | | | | | | |
Amadeus Fire AG(a) | | | 313,907 | | | | 72,508,225 | |
|
| |
Atoss Software AG | | | 195,465 | | | | 44,216,869 | |
|
| |
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, BR | | | 821,170 | | | | 165,136,834 | |
|
| |
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(b) | | | 598,803 | | | | 43,517,539 | |
|
| |
Fielmann AG | | | 587,133 | | | | 38,688,408 | |
|
| |
Fuchs Petrolub SE, Preference Shares | | | 1,405,601 | | | | 67,340,727 | |
|
| |
Nemetschek SE | | | 931,490 | | | | 106,887,367 | |
|
| |
New Work SE(a) | | | 307,118 | | | | 74,916,904 | |
|
| |
Sartorius AG, Preference Shares | | | 127,879 | | | | 82,985,692 | |
|
| |
STRATEC SE | | | 356,244 | | | | 56,833,899 | |
|
| |
Symrise AG | | | 434,717 | | | | 60,102,247 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 813,134,711 | |
|
| |
| | |
Iceland–1.77% | | | | | | | | |
Marel HF(c) | | | 10,282,621 | | | | 68,925,876 | |
|
| |
Ossur HF(b) | | | 13,628,808 | | | | 88,717,551 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 157,643,427 | |
|
| |
| | |
India–2.61% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Engineering Ltd. | | | 1,760,405 | | | | 45,073,167 | |
|
| |
Britannia Industries Ltd. | | | 661,769 | | | | 32,496,525 | |
|
| |
Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd.(c) | | | 1,506,982 | | | | 135,263,954 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
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India–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Triveni Turbine Ltd. | | | 7,948,234 | | | $ | 20,360,065 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 233,193,711 | |
|
| |
| | |
Ireland–0.80% | | | | | | | | |
ICON PLC(b) | | | 250,061 | | | | 71,709,993 | |
|
| |
| | |
Israel–2.06% | | | | | | | | |
Nice Ltd., ADR(b) | | | 649,986 | | | | 183,959,038 | |
|
| |
| | |
Italy–4.13% | | | | | | | | |
Antares Vision S.p.A.(b) | | | 1,596,895 | | | | 22,089,363 | |
|
| |
DiaSorin S.p.A. | | | 387,487 | | | | 87,517,037 | |
|
| |
GVS S.p.A.(c) | | | 3,575,617 | | | | 53,186,590 | |
|
| |
Interpump Group S.p.A. | | | 804,025 | | | | 59,268,021 | |
|
| |
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A. | | | 1,221,433 | | | | 76,430,910 | |
|
| |
Tinexta S.p.A. | | | 1,592,262 | | | | 70,588,367 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 369,080,288 | |
|
| |
| | |
Japan–18.28% | | | | | | | | |
Ariake Japan Co. Ltd.(a) | | | 1,683,700 | | | | 109,549,953 | |
|
| |
As One Corp. | | | 464,263 | | | | 63,496,955 | |
|
| |
Azbil Corp. | | | 3,247,800 | | | | 138,606,015 | |
|
| |
Benefit One, Inc. | | | 1,921,200 | | | | 97,167,263 | |
|
| |
Daifuku Co. Ltd. | | | 1,428,600 | | | | 131,371,174 | |
|
| |
Disco Corp. | | | 251,100 | | | | 67,649,174 | |
|
| |
Fukui Computer Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,058,700 | | | | 38,155,165 | |
|
| |
Infomart Corp. | | | 5,413,526 | | | | 52,889,919 | |
|
| |
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,260,500 | | | | 70,751,367 | |
|
| |
Mani, Inc. | | | 608,500 | | | | 10,382,533 | |
|
| |
Meitec Corp.(a) | | | 1,524,286 | | | | 90,716,025 | |
|
| |
MISUMI Group, Inc. | | | 1,176,700 | | | | 49,264,743 | |
|
| |
MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | 3,914,820 | | | | 88,830,143 | |
|
| |
NSD Co. Ltd. | | | 2,826,300 | | | | 53,807,906 | |
|
| |
OBIC Business Consultants Co. Ltd. | | | 1,640,900 | | | | 81,066,911 | |
|
| |
Obic Co. Ltd. | | | 798,200 | | | | 147,257,780 | |
|
| |
SCSK Corp. | | | 3,165,900 | | | | 64,114,296 | |
|
| |
SHO-BOND Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,062,300 | | | | 44,430,808 | |
|
| |
TechnoPro Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,586,500 | | | | 82,477,185 | |
|
| |
TKC Corp. | | | 1,132,382 | | | | 34,734,893 | |
|
| |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | | 474,700 | | | | 58,669,203 | |
|
| |
USS Co. Ltd. | | | 3,552,948 | | | | 57,174,745 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 1,632,564,156 | |
|
| |
| | |
Jersey–0.46% | | | | | | | | |
JTC PLC(c) | | | 3,887,572 | | | | 41,263,425 | |
|
| |
| | |
Netherlands–1.78% | | | | | | | | |
IMCD N.V. | | | 599,930 | | | | 133,399,433 | |
|
| |
Intertrust N.V.(b)(c) | | | 1,672,885 | | | | 25,328,034 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 158,727,467 | |
|
| |
| | |
New Zealand–0.74% | | | | | | | | |
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,969,042 | | | | 66,510,235 | |
|
| |
| | |
Norway–0.43% | | | | | | | | |
Medistim ASA | | | 859,892 | | | | 38,712,151 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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8 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
Spain–0.45% | | | | | | | | |
Applus Services S.A. | | | 4,441,388 | | | $ | 40,217,128 | |
|
| |
| | |
Sweden–13.70% | | | | | | | | |
AddTech AB, Class B | | | 3,005,701 | | | | 67,100,888 | |
|
| |
Alfa Laval AB | | | 2,111,886 | | | | 90,270,299 | |
|
| |
Biotage AB | | | 2,392,572 | | | | 77,451,753 | |
|
| |
Bravida Holding AB(c) | | | 3,366,678 | | | | 50,733,373 | |
|
| |
Cellavision AB | | | 427,941 | | | | 19,514,695 | |
|
| |
Elekta AB, Class B | | | 5,265,372 | | | | 61,335,697 | |
|
| |
Epiroc AB, Class A | | | 3,352,112 | | | | 83,277,930 | |
|
| |
Fortnox AB | | | 1,094,347 | | | | 77,598,383 | |
|
| |
Hexpol AB | | | 5,228,774 | | | | 61,007,033 | |
|
| |
Karnov Group AB(a) | | | 7,692,133 | | | | 49,345,718 | |
|
| |
Lifco AB, Class B | | | 2,580,373 | | | | 75,259,923 | |
|
| |
Lime Technologies AB | | | 144,483 | | | | 5,833,382 | |
|
| |
Loomis AB | | | 3,740,753 | | | | 101,037,856 | |
|
| |
MIPS AB(c) | | | 659,510 | | | | 79,701,854 | |
|
| |
Mycronic AB | | | 1,925,286 | | | | 44,681,022 | |
|
| |
Sdiptech AB, Class B(a)(b) | | | 2,489,050 | | | | 130,016,552 | |
|
| |
SmartCraft ASA(b) | | | 7,556,825 | | | | 18,819,452 | |
|
| |
Vitec Software Group AB, Class B | | | 1,115,622 | | | | 65,842,872 | |
|
| |
Vitrolife AB | | | 989,737 | | | | 64,510,348 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 1,223,339,030 | |
|
| |
| | |
Switzerland–11.94% | | | | | | | | |
Belimo Holding AG | | | 223,438 | | | | 130,044,339 | |
|
| |
Bossard Holding AG, Class A | | | 160,359 | | | | 58,861,757 | |
|
| |
dormakaba Holding AG | | | 116,365 | | | | 86,143,816 | |
|
| |
Forbo Holding AG | | | 25,718 | | | | 50,050,305 | |
|
| |
Interroll Holding AG | | | 10,388 | | | | 50,456,054 | |
|
| |
Kardex Holding AG | | | 296,022 | | | | 91,451,667 | |
|
| |
LEM Holding S.A. | | | 29,093 | | | | 70,687,891 | |
|
| |
Partners Group Holding AG | | | 139,220 | | | | 243,474,514 | |
|
| |
Tecan Group AG, Class R | | | 196,234 | | | | 120,117,772 | |
|
| |
VAT Group AG(c) | | | 188,664 | | | | 89,881,957 | |
|
| |
VZ Holding AG | | | 733,552 | | | | 74,726,917 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 1,065,896,989 | |
|
| |
| | |
Taiwan–0.12% | | | | | | | | |
Advantech Co. Ltd. | | | 795,000 | | | | 10,406,494 | |
|
| |
| | |
United Kingdom–16.03% | | | | | | | | |
Ashmore Group PLC | | | 5,426,378 | | | | 25,114,624 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
|
| |
United Kingdom–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Auction Technology Group PLC (Acquired 02/23/2021-09/02/2021; Cost $36,945,519)(b)(d) | | | 2,658,253 | | | $ | 51,569,785 | |
|
| |
AVEVA Group PLC | | | 1,736,331 | | | | 84,625,767 | |
|
| |
Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC | | | 6,505,820 | | | | 33,552,981 | |
|
| |
Croda International PLC | | | 1,348,997 | | | | 174,842,192 | |
|
| |
Diploma PLC | | | 2,303,668 | | | | 94,988,643 | |
|
| |
FDM Group Holdings PLC | | | 3,466,296 | | | | 57,201,479 | |
|
| |
Halma PLC | | | 3,276,571 | | | | 133,029,819 | |
|
| |
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC | | | 1,987,354 | | | | 49,824,368 | |
|
| |
Howden Joinery Group PLC | | | 4,924,322 | | | | 61,883,436 | |
|
| |
IMI PLC | | | 2,509,730 | | | | 56,165,587 | |
|
| |
Intertek Group PLC | | | 899,278 | | | | 60,118,189 | |
|
| |
Johnson Service Group PLC(a)(b) | | | 25,517,732 | | | | 46,281,211 | |
|
| |
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | | 3,023,049 | | | | 8,782,377 | |
|
| |
Restore PLC(a) | | | 13,258,534 | | | | 86,055,343 | |
|
| |
Rightmove PLC | | | 8,410,020 | | | | 79,633,923 | |
|
| |
Rotork PLC | | | 13,039,709 | | | | 63,251,047 | |
|
| |
Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | 684,406 | | | | 146,237,157 | |
|
| |
SSP Group PLC(b) | | | 13,745,675 | | | | 48,528,403 | |
|
| |
Victrex PLC | | | 2,211,103 | | | | 69,439,894 | |
|
| |
| | | | | | | 1,431,126,225 | |
|
| |
| | |
United States–0.86% | | | | | | | | |
Bruker Corp. | | | 953,119 | | | | 76,535,456 | |
|
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $5,125,111,775) | | | | 8,849,023,649 | |
|
| |
| |
Money Market Funds–0.83% | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(a)(e) | | | 26,783,461 | | | | 26,783,461 | |
|
| |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(a)(e) | | | 16,465,856 | | | | 16,470,796 | |
|
| |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(a)(e) | | | 30,609,669 | | | | 30,609,669 | |
|
| |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $73,863,926) | | | | 73,863,926 | |
|
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–99.92% (Cost $5,198,975,701) | | | | 8,922,887,575 | |
|
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–0.08% | | | | 7,214,839 | |
|
| |
NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | | | | $ | 8,930,102,414 | |
|
| |
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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9 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), defines “affiliated person” to include an issuer of which a fund holds 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities. The Fund has not owned enough of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer to have control (as defined in the 1940 Act) of that issuer. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Change in | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Unrealized | | | Realized | | | | | | | |
| | Value | | | Purchases | | | Proceeds | | | Appreciation | | | Gain | | | Value | | | | |
| | October 31, 2020 | | | at Cost | | | from Sales | | | (Depreciation) | | | (Loss) | | | October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | $ | 39,277,690 | | | $ | 449,179,949 | | | $ | (461,674,178 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 26,783,461 | | | | $ 5,484 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 28,049,904 | | | | 317,392,788 | | | | (328,970,290 | ) | | | 2,540 | | | | (4,146 | ) | | | 16,470,796 | | | | 5,202 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 44,888,789 | | | | 513,348,513 | | | | (527,627,633 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 30,609,669 | | | | 2,611 | |
Investments in Other Affiliates: | | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amadeus Fire AG | | | 27,870,081 | | | | 14,948,314 | | | | (9,412,910 | ) | | | 38,115,092 | | | | 987,648 | | | | 72,508,225 | | | | 447,874 | |
Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. | | | 103,344,508 | | | | 4,597,294 | | | | - | | | | 1,608,151 | | | | - | | | | 109,549,953 | | | | 1,007,329 | |
Bravura Solutions Ltd. | | | 40,415,125 | | | | 27,650,714 | | | | (16,889,817 | ) | | | 4,348,949 | | | | (5,238,067 | ) | | | 50,286,904 | | | | 1,798,795 | |
Eiken Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 35,633,038 | | | | 7,620,658 | | | | (40,530,003 | ) | | | (4,625,609 | ) | | | 1,901,916 | | | | - | | | | 697,330 | |
Fukui Computer Holdings, Inc. | | | 27,035,280 | | | | 6,462,472 | | | | - | | | | 4,657,413 | | | | - | | | | 38,155,165 | | | | 406,290 | |
IPH Ltd. | | | 58,796,540 | | | | 9,348,670 | | | | (11,374,356 | ) | | | 24,761,321 | | | | 552,232 | | | | 82,084,407 | | | | 3,155,830 | |
Johnson Service Group PLC | | | 28,576,830 | | | | 12,363,442 | | | | (11,406,380 | ) | | | 15,884,685 | | | | 862,634 | | | | 46,281,211 | | | | - | |
Karnov Group AB | | | 17,815,351 | | | | 29,040,791 | | | | - | | | | 2,489,576 | | | | - | | | | 49,345,718 | | | | 688,360 | |
Meitec Corp. | | | 60,639,225 | | | | 21,124,692 | | | | (4,830,905 | ) | | | 14,050,769 | | | | (267,756 | ) | | | 90,716,025 | | | | 2,254,943 | |
New Work SE | | | 58,919,548 | | | | 30,040,016 | | | | (13,046,126 | ) | | | (8,673,860 | ) | | | 7,677,326 | | | | 74,916,904 | | | | 528,160 | |
Odontoprev S.A. | | | 61,975,106 | | | | 9,249,921 | | | | - | | | | 5,002,024 | | | | - | | | | 76,227,051 | | | | 3,373,034 | |
Restore PLC | | | 37,754,427 | | | | 25,243,991 | | | | (5,182,034 | ) | | | 28,508,031 | | | | (269,072 | ) | | | 86,055,343 | | | | 456,839 | |
Sdiptech AB, Class B | | | 44,803,829 | | | | 8,074,820 | | | | (9,765,675 | ) | | | 82,180,355 | | | | 4,723,223 | | | | 130,016,552 | | | | - | |
Total | | $ | 715,795,271 | | | $ | 1,485,687,045 | | | $ | (1,440,710,307 | ) | | $ | 208,309,437 | | | $ | 10,925,938 | | | $ | 980,007,384 | | | | $ 14,828,081 | |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $544,285,063, which represented 6.09% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(d) | Restricted security. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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10 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $4,476,997,859) | | $ | 7,942,880,191 | |
|
| |
Investments in affiliates, at value (Cost $721,977,842) | | | 980,007,384 | |
|
| |
Cash | | | 3,000,000 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $10,139,831) | | | 10,141,665 | |
|
| |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 5,793,895 | |
|
| |
Fund shares sold | | | 5,516,858 | |
|
| |
Dividends | | | 22,788,972 | |
|
| |
Interest | | | 1,925,871 | |
|
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 246,268 | |
|
| |
Other assets | | | 95,152 | |
|
| |
Total assets | | | 8,972,396,256 | |
|
| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 21,818,016 | |
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| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 5,291,667 | |
|
| |
Accrued foreign taxes | | | 10,067,510 | |
|
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 3,235,697 | |
|
| |
Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 61,644 | |
|
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 1,573,040 | |
|
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 246,268 | |
|
| |
Total liabilities | | | 42,293,842 | |
|
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 8,930,102,414 | |
|
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| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 4,466,199,629 | |
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| |
Distributable earnings | | | 4,463,902,785 | |
|
| |
| | $ | 8,930,102,414 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,439,340,128 | |
|
| |
Class C | | $ | 117,303,130 | |
|
| |
Class R | | $ | 106,435,193 | |
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| |
Class Y | | $ | 4,039,299,476 | |
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| |
Class R5 | | $ | 512,286 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 3,227,212,201 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
Class A | | | 22,710,124 | |
|
| |
Class C | | | 2,107,329 | |
|
| |
Class R | | | 1,793,499 | |
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Class Y | | | 64,115,442 | |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 8,015 | |
|
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Class R6 | | | 50,913,194 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 63.38 | |
|
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $63.38 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 67.07 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 55.66 | |
|
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 59.34 | |
|
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 63.00 | |
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 63.92 | |
|
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 63.39 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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11 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 68,523 | |
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| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $13,232,847) | | | 95,326,745 | |
|
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 14,828,081 | |
|
| |
Foreign withholding tax claims | | | 3,652,632 | |
|
| |
Total investment income | | | 113,875,981 | |
|
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 76,030,810 | |
|
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 1,185,002 | |
|
| |
Custodian fees | | | 662,265 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees - Class A | | | 3,293,430 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees - Class C | | | 1,309,555 | |
|
| |
Distribution fees - Class R | | | 509,616 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 7,250,683 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 279 | |
|
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 315,073 | |
|
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 112,296 | |
|
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 198,115 | |
|
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 573,000 | |
|
| |
Professional services fees | | | 206,160 | |
|
| |
Taxes | | | 10,325 | |
|
| |
Other | | | 183,233 | |
|
| |
Total expenses | | | 91,839,842 | |
|
| |
Less: Fees waived and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (42,219 | ) |
|
| |
Net expenses | | | 91,797,623 | |
|
| |
Net investment income | | | 22,078,358 | |
|
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 904,264,764 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 10,925,938 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | 761,712 | |
|
| |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (19,076 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 915,933,338 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $9,095,990) | | | 1,207,316,500 | |
|
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 208,309,437 | |
|
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (618,991 | ) |
|
| |
| | | 1,415,006,946 | |
|
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 2,330,940,284 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,353,018,642 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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12 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net investment income | | $ | 22,078,358 | | | $ | 1,132,568 | |
|
| |
Net realized gain | | | 915,933,338 | | | | 660,987,254 | |
|
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 1,415,006,946 | | | | 9,826,187 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,353,018,642 | | | | 671,946,009 | |
|
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Class A | | | (102,620,781 | ) | | | (68,564,322 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (12,866,389 | ) | | | (9,282,895 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (8,163,910 | ) | | | (4,821,631 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | (284,649,017 | ) | | | (199,590,573 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | (30,241 | ) | | | (1,005 | ) |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | (220,448,627 | ) | | | (135,725,491 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (628,778,965 | ) | | | (417,985,917 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Share transactions-net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (36,705,496 | ) | | | (273,141,625 | ) |
|
| |
Class C | | | (42,639,705 | ) | | | (46,452,075 | ) |
|
| |
Class R | | | (2,099,240 | ) | | | (11,979,326 | ) |
|
| |
Class Y | | | 27,689,473 | | | | (894,900,951 | ) |
|
| |
Class R5 | | | 232,272 | | | | 144,499 | |
|
| |
Class R6 | | | 63,256,803 | | | | (367,793,076 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 9,734,107 | | | | (1,594,122,554 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,733,973,784 | | | | (1,340,162,462 | ) |
|
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 7,196,128,630 | | | | 8,536,291,092 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 8,930,102,414 | | | $ | 7,196,128,630 | |
|
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | |
13 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (d) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | $51.69 | | | | | $0.02 | | | | | $16.17 | | | | | $16.19 | | | | | $ – | | | | | $(4.50 | ) | | | | $(4.50 | ) | | | | $63.38 | | | | | 33.13 | %(e) | | | | $1,439,340 | | | | | 1.31 | %(e) | | | | 1.31 | %(e) | | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | | 24 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 48.20 | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 5.95 | | | | | 5.85 | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.36 | ) | | | | 51.69 | | | | | 12.53 | (e) | | | | 1,199,225 | | | | | 1.34 | (e) | | | | 1.34 | (e) | | | | (0.22 | )(e) | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 46.25 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 1.98 | | | | | 1.95 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 48.20 | | | | | 4.22 | | | | | 1,417,657 | | | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | | 1.31 | (f) | | | | (0.37 | )(f) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Year ended 08/31/19 | | | | 54.54 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | (3.81 | ) | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | (4.45 | ) | | | | 46.25 | | | | | (6.21 | ) | | | | 1,394,542 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | 1.36 | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 08/31/18 | | | | 47.11 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 8.94 | | | | | 8.89 | | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | | 54.54 | | | | | 19.27 | | | | | 1,777,990 | | | | | 1.38 | | | | | 1.38 | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 08/31/17 | | | | 38.28 | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 8.95 | | | | | 8.89 | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | 47.11 | | | | | 23.25 | | | | | 2,260,943 | | | | | 1.41 | | | | | 1.41 | | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | 22 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 46.22 | | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | 14.31 | | | | | 13.94 | | | | | – | | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | 55.66 | | | | | 32.10 | | | | | 117,303 | | | | | 2.07 | | | | | 2.07 | | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 43.62 | | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | | 5.34 | | | | | 4.93 | | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.33 | ) | | | | 46.22 | | | | | 11.70 | | | | | 135,265 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 41.91 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | 1.79 | | | | | 1.71 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 43.62 | | | | | 4.08 | | | | | 177,238 | | | | | 2.07 | (f) | | | | 2.07 | (f) | | | | (1.13 | )(f) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Year ended 08/31/19 | | | | 50.01 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (3.52 | ) | | | | (3.87 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | 41.91 | | | | | (6.91 | ) | | | | 179,992 | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 08/31/18 | | | | 43.36 | | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | 8.22 | | | | | 7.82 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | | 50.01 | | | | | 18.37 | | | | | 323,001 | | | | | 2.13 | | | | | 2.13 | | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 08/31/17 | | | | 35.45 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | 8.25 | | | | | 7.91 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 43.36 | | | | | 22.35 | | | | | 323,084 | | | | | 2.16 | | | | | 2.16 | | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | | 22 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 48.78 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | 15.18 | | | | | 15.06 | | | | | – | | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | 59.34 | | | | | 32.76 | | | | | 106,435 | | | | | 1.57 | | | | | 1.57 | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 45.70 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | 5.63 | | | | | 5.42 | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.34 | ) | | | | 48.78 | | | | | 12.26 | | | | | 88,420 | | | | | 1.60 | | | | | 1.60 | | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 43.88 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 1.87 | | | | | 1.82 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 45.70 | | | | | 4.15 | | | | | 95,501 | | | | | 1.57 | (f) | | | | 1.57 | (f) | | | | (0.63 | )(f) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Year ended 08/31/19 | | | | 52.05 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (3.65 | ) | | | | (3.79 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | (4.38 | ) | | | | 43.88 | | | | | (6.44 | ) | | | | 94,864 | | | | | 1.61 | | | | | 1.61 | | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 08/31/18 | | | | 45.08 | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | 8.55 | | | | | 8.38 | | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | | 52.05 | | | | | 18.99 | | | | | 103,818 | | | | | 1.63 | | | | | 1.63 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 08/31/17 | | | | 36.67 | | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | 8.56 | | | | | 8.41 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 45.08 | | | | | 22.93 | | | | | 91,019 | | | | | 1.66 | | | | | 1.66 | | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | | 22 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 51.29 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 16.05 | | | | | 16.21 | | | | | – | | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | 63.00 | | | | | 33.45 | | | | | 4,039,299 | | | | | 1.07 | | | | | 1.07 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 47.75 | | | | | 0.02 | | | | | 5.90 | | | | | 5.92 | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | | 51.29 | | | | | 12.81 | | | | | 3,240,701 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 0.02 | | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 45.80 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 1.96 | | | | | 1.95 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 47.75 | | | | | 4.26 | | | | | 4,085,890 | | | | | 1.07 | (f) | | | | 1.07 | (f) | | | | (0.13 | )(f) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Year ended 08/31/19 | | | | 54.15 | | | | | 0.08 | | | | | (3.80 | ) | | | | (3.72 | ) | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | (4.63 | ) | | | | 45.80 | | | | | (5.98 | ) | | | | 3,986,316 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 08/31/18 | | | | 46.82 | | | | | 0.08 | | | | | 8.87 | | | | | 8.95 | | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | | 54.15 | | | | | 19.57 | | | | | 5,811,651 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 08/31/17 | | | | 38.06 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 8.87 | | | | | 8.92 | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | 46.82 | | | | | 23.55 | | | | | 4,125,091 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 22 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 51.94 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | 16.28 | | | | | 16.48 | | | | | – | | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | 63.92 | | | | | 33.55 | | | | | 512 | | | | | 1.00 | | | | | 1.00 | | | | | 0.35 | | | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 48.26 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 5.99 | | | | | 6.06 | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.38 | ) | | | | 51.94 | | | | | 12.99 | | | | | 191 | | | | | 0.99 | | | | | 0.99 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 46.29 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 1.98 | | | | | 1.97 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 48.26 | | | | | 4.26 | | | | | 20 | | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | | (0.07 | )(f) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Period ended 08/31/19(h) | | | | 46.97 | | | | | 0.04 | | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 46.29 | | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | | 19 | | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | | 1.01 | (f) | | | | 0.29 | (f) | | | | 28 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | | 51.52 | | | | | 0.23 | | | | | 16.14 | | | | | 16.37 | | | | | – | | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | (4.50 | ) | | | | 63.39 | | | | | 33.62 | | | | | 3,227,212 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 0.40 | | | | | 24 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | | 47.90 | | | | | 0.08 | | | | | 5.93 | | | | | 6.01 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (2.18 | ) | | | | (2.39 | ) | | | | 51.52 | | | | | 12.97 | | | | | 2,532,327 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 0.95 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 73 | |
Two months ended 10/31/19 | | | | 45.94 | | | | | (0.00 | )(i) | | | | 1.96 | | | | | 1.96 | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | – | | | | | 47.90 | | | | | 4.27 | | | | | 2,759,984 | | | | | 0.94 | (f) | | | | 0.94 | (f) | | | | 0.00 | (f)(g) | | | | 0 | (g) |
Year ended 08/31/19 | | | | 54.32 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | | (3.66 | ) | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | (4.23 | ) | | | | (4.72 | ) | | | | 45.94 | | | | | (5.82 | ) | | | | 2,692,561 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | 0.34 | | | | | 28 | |
Year ended 08/31/18 | | | | 46.95 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 8.90 | | | | | 9.06 | | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.69 | ) | | | | 54.32 | | | | | 19.77 | | | | | 3,236,676 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | 27 | |
Year ended 08/31/17 | | | | 38.17 | | | | | 0.12 | | | | | 8.88 | | | | | 9.00 | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | – | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | 46.95 | | | | | 23.76 | | | | | 2,285,847 | | | | | 0.97 | | | | | 0.97 | | | | | 0.30 | | | | | 22 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include estimated acquired fund fees from underlying funds of 0.00%, 0.01%, 0.01% and 0.01% for the two months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(e) | The total return, ratio of expenses to average net assets and ratio of net investment income to average net assets reflect actual 12b-1 fees of 0.24% for the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020. |
(g) | Amount represents less than 0.005%. |
(h) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
(i) | Amount represents less than $(0.005) per share. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund, formerly Invesco Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund, (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
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Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Foreign Withholding Taxes – The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Tax reclaims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received. These tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund did not enter into any closing agreements.
G. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
H. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
I. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
J. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
K. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement
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based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk – The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
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Up to $500 million | | | 1.000% | |
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Next $500 million | | | 0.950% | |
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Next $4 billion | | | 0.920% | |
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Next $5 billion | | | 0.900% | |
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Next $10 billion | | | 0.880% | |
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Over $20 billion | | | 0.870% | |
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* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.90%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
Effective June 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 to 2.25%, 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). Prior to June 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.38%, 2.13%, 1.63%, 1.14%, 1.01% and 0.96%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waivers without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $40,312.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the
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shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $37,913 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $477 and $1,063 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
| Level 1 - | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
| Level 2 - | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
| Level 3 - | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Australia | | $ | – | | | $ | 410,255,869 | | | | $– | | | | $ 410,255,869 | |
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Brazil | | | 135,059,787 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 135,059,787 | |
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Canada | | | 79,860,163 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 79,860,163 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 252,766,136 | | | | – | | | | 252,766,136 | |
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Finland | | | – | | | | 44,366,991 | | | | – | | | | 44,366,991 | |
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France | | | – | | | | 312,694,779 | | | | – | | | | 312,694,779 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 813,134,711 | | | | – | | | | 813,134,711 | |
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Iceland | | | – | | | | 157,643,427 | | | | – | | | | 157,643,427 | |
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India | | | – | | | | 233,193,711 | | | | – | | | | 233,193,711 | |
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Ireland | | | 71,709,993 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 71,709,993 | |
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Israel | | | 183,959,038 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 183,959,038 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | 369,080,288 | | | | – | | | | 369,080,288 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 1,632,564,156 | | | | – | | | | 1,632,564,156 | |
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Jersey | | | – | | | | 41,263,425 | | | | – | | | | 41,263,425 | |
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Netherlands | | | – | | | | 158,727,467 | | | | – | | | | 158,727,467 | |
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New Zealand | | | – | | | | 66,510,235 | | | | – | | | | 66,510,235 | |
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Norway | | | – | | | | 38,712,151 | | | | – | | | | 38,712,151 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 40,217,128 | | | | – | | | | 40,217,128 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 1,223,339,030 | | | | – | | | | 1,223,339,030 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | 1,065,896,989 | | | | – | | | | 1,065,896,989 | |
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Taiwan | | | – | | | | 10,406,494 | | | | – | | | | 10,406,494 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 679,433,060 | | | | 751,693,165 | | | | – | | | | 1,431,126,225 | |
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United States | | | 76,535,456 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 76,535,456 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 73,863,926 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 73,863,926 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 1,300,421,423 | | | $ | 7,622,466,152 | | | | $– | | | | $ 8,922,887,575 | |
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NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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| | Location of Gain (Loss) on Statement of Operations | |
| | Currency Risk | |
Realized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | $(19,076) | |
The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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| | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts |
Average notional value | | $2,685,371 |
NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $1,907.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020:
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Ordinary income* | | | $ | – | | | | $ | 33,939,151 | |
Long-term capital gain | | | | 628,778,965 | | | | | 384,046,766 | |
Total distributions | | | $ | 628,778,965 | | | | $ | 417,985,917 | |
* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 113,542,377 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 707,480,112 | |
Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 3,641,649,256 | |
Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 236,822 | |
Temporary book/tax differences | | | 994,218 | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 4,466,199,629 | |
Total net assets | | $ | 8,930,102,414 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to passive foreign investment companies and wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
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The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $1,997,327,806 and $2,536,735,083, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
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Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 3,747,502,585 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (105,853,329 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 3,641,649,256 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $5,281,238,319.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of an equalization payment, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $5,123,833, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $93,673,833 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $88,550,000. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
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| | | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Class A | | | 1,688,336 | | | $ | 96,716,229 | | | | | | | | 2,296,145 | | | $ | 106,337,027 | |
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Class C | | | 62,162 | | | | 3,177,985 | | | | | | | | 107,287 | | | | 4,388,339 | |
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Class R | | | 193,668 | | | | 10,433,562 | | | | | | | | 194,950 | | | | 8,540,896 | |
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Class Y | | | 11,044,718 | | | | 628,844,474 | | | | | | | | 12,902,285 | | | | 595,865,488 | |
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Class R5 | | | 5,860 | | | | 321,103 | | | | | | | | 3,377 | | | | 150,580 | |
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Class R6 | | | 10,066,439 | | | | 575,754,165 | | | | | | | | 8,492,922 | | | | 391,167,074 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,742,904 | | | | 91,554,723 | | | | | | | | 1,234,547 | | | | 59,060,718 | |
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Class C | | | 252,485 | | | | 11,727,933 | | | | | | | | 194,910 | | | | 8,392,805 | |
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Class R | | | 164,658 | | | | 8,117,615 | | | | | | | | 105,881 | | | | 4,790,061 | |
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Class Y | | | 4,462,728 | | | | 232,552,777 | | | | | | | | 3,355,855 | | | | 158,933,304 | |
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Class R5 | | | 554 | | | | 29,282 | | | | | | | | 10 | | | | 497 | |
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Class R6 | | | 4,022,670 | | | | 210,667,252 | | | | | | | | 2,728,217 | | | | 129,644,859 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 603,668 | | | | 34,750,110 | | | | | | | | 353,764 | | | | 17,096,218 | |
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Class C | | | (684,298 | ) | | | (34,750,110 | ) | | | | | | | (394,301 | ) | | | (17,096,218 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (4,523,290 | ) | | | (259,726,558 | ) | | | | | | | (10,099,267 | ) | | | (455,635,588 | ) |
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Class C | | | (449,511 | ) | | | (22,795,513 | ) | | | | | | | (1,044,217 | ) | | | (42,137,001 | ) |
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Class R | | | (377,420 | ) | | | (20,650,417 | ) | | | | | | | (577,762 | ) | | | (25,310,283 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (14,571,573 | ) | | | (833,707,778 | ) | | | | | | | (38,648,222 | ) | | | (1,649,699,743 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (2,077 | ) | | | (118,113 | ) | | | | | | | (130 | ) | | | (6,578 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (12,324,480 | ) | | | (723,164,614 | ) | | | | | | | (19,689,164 | ) | | | (888,605,009 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | 1,378,201 | | | $ | 9,734,107 | | | | | | | | (38,482,913 | ) | | $ | (1,594,122,554 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 36% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund and the Fund’s principal underwriter or adviser, are parties to participation agreements with these entities whereby these entities sell units of interest in separate accounts funding variable products that are invested in the Fund. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as, securities brokerage, third party record keeping and account servicing and administrative services. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
In addition, 14% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser.
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20 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the two months ended October 31, 2019, and the year ended August 31, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. |
For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, the two months ended October 31, 2019, and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund) as of and for the year ended August 31, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to August 31, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated October 25, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,118.00 | | $6.99 | | $1,018.60 | | $6.67 | | 1.31% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,113.60 | | 11.03 | | 1,014.77 | | 10.51 | | 2.07 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,116.50 | | 8.38 | | 1,017.29 | | 7.98 | | 1.57 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,119.40 | | 5.72 | | 1,019.81 | | 5.45 | | 1.07 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,119.80 | | 5.34 | | 1,020.16 | | 5.09 | | 1.00 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,120.20 | | 5.08 | | 1,020.42 | | 4.84 | | 0.95 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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22 | | Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund |
Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his
responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco
Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI ACWI ex USA SMID Cap Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the second quintile of its performance universe for the one year period and the first quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one, three and five year periods. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other
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performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was above the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that the Fund’s actual and contractual management fees were in the fourth quintile of its expense group. The Board discussed with management reasons for such relative actual and contractual management fees.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability
to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending
cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 717,328,965 | | | | | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 96.82 | % | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Taxes | | $ | 0.0559 | | | | per share | | | | | |
Foreign Source Income | | $ | 0.8717 | | | | per share | | | | | |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 - 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management - Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel - 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort -1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | |
Sheri Morris - 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 - 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster - 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 |
| | Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP | | Goodwin Procter LLP | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | State Street Bank and Trust Company |
2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund
Nasdaq:
A: VSQAX ∎ C: VSQCX ∎ R: VSQRX ∎ Y: VSQYX ∎ R5: VSQFX ∎ R6: VSQSX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
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Performance summary | |
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), underperformed the MSCI World SRI Index, the Fund’s broad market benchmark. Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report. | |
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Fund vs. Indexes | |
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance. | |
Class A Shares | | | 44.35 | % |
Class C Shares | | | 43.21 | |
Class R Shares | | | 43.93 | |
Class Y Shares | | | 44.73 | |
Class R5 Shares | | | 44.73 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | 44.73 | |
MSCI World SRI Index▼ (Broad Market Index) | | | 44.72 | |
Custom Invesco MSCI World SRI Index∎ (Style-Specific Index) | | | 44.72 | |
Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index◆ (Peer Group Index) | | | 37.01 | |
Source(s): ▼RIMES Technologies Corp.; ∎Invesco, RIMES Technologies Corp.; ◆Lipper Inc. | |
Market conditions and your Fund
Global equities surged to an all-time high over the fiscal year ending in October 2021, fueled by investors’ optimism for growth in a post-pandemic world in the coming months. In the US, companies that suffered the most from the pandemic, such as cruise lines and banks, led the rally early on, while worldwide a sharp rise in oil prices over the fiscal year coupled with a sustained recovery in demand led to strong performance within the energy sector.
The fiscal year began with risk assets trending upwards as European stock markets registered some of the biggest ever single month gains driven by hopes for reflation, higher earnings, a Brexit deal and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine rollouts. In the US, President Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election was well received by the markets, which saw a reduction in volatility and higher returns. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs led to a strong rotation from growth stocks, such as technology companies, to value stocks which was a trend that persisted through half of the second quarter of 2021.
Global indices continued to rise through October 2021, propelled by a speedy rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Subsequently, increased economic activity induced concerns over inflation worldwide, but investors were not deterred and President Joe Biden’s agreement on a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan sent US stocks higher.
Towards the end of the fiscal year, global markets had mixed performance with Japan peaking by late summer after struggling previously, whereas the US, European and Australian markets experienced a pullback from record highs. The pullback of certain markets was triggered by stalled economic reopenings, central banks failing to provide clarity in monetary policies and investors’ increasing skepticism over whether higher inflation
would remain a transitory economic factor. However, the setback was temporary as global markets rose to new heights in October 2021, due to a favorable earnings season and rising investor confidence, despite persistent supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and higher energy prices.
The Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund invests passively and seeks to track the performance (before fees and expenses) of the MSCI World SRI Index. Consequently, country, sector and security weights will closely mirror those of the index. The index targets about 25% of the parent index (MSCI World Index) market capitalization in companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings compared to their sector peers and applies values-based exclusion criteria, such as controversial weapons, tobacco, alcohol, gambling, etc. Their revenues from alcohol, adult entertainment, conventional weapons, gambling, genetically modified organisms, nuclear power, fossil fuel extraction, or thermal coal power exceed the business involvement thresholds determined by MSCI. The index also may exclude companies involved in material ESG controversies.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the MSCI World SRI Index returned
44.72%.
During the fiscal year, the information technology (IT), consumer discretionary, financials, industrials and health care sectors contributed the most to the Fund’s overall performance. No market sectors delivered negative overall returns for the Fund during the fiscal year.
From a country perspective, the US was by far the largest contributor, making up 68% of the portfolio’s total return. No countries detracted from performance during the fiscal year.
Leading contributors to the Fund’s performance for the fiscal year included Microsoft,
Tesla, NVIDIA and Dutch semiconductor firm ASML Holding. Microsoft and Tesla repeatedly delivered strong earnings and increased revenue growth during the fiscal year. There were no significant individual detractors from the Fund’s performance. The largest detractor from Fund performance was the Japanese retail holding company Fast Retailing which subtracted only 0.07%.
Please note that the Fund’s strategy is principally implemented through equity investments, but the Fund also may use derivative instruments, including MSCI World SRI Index futures contracts, to gain broad exposure to the equity market. Derivatives can be a cost-effective alternative to direct security investments. However, derivatives may amplify traditional investment risks through the creation of leverage and may be less liquid than traditional securities.
Thank you for your investment in Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Su-Jin Fabian
Nils Huter
Robert Nakouzi
Daniel Tsai
Ahmadreza Vafaeimehr
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 7/1/16
1 | Source: RIMES Technologies Corp. |
2 | Source: Invesco, RIMES Technologies Corp. |
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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Average Annual Total Returns | |
As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 10.69 | % |
5 Years | | | 10.84 | |
1 Year | | | 36.36 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 11.03 | % |
5 Years | | | 11.24 | |
1 Year | | | 42.21 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 11.58 | % |
5 Years | | | 11.81 | |
1 Year | | | 43.93 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 12.14 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.37 | |
1 Year | | | 44.73 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 12.14 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.37 | |
1 Year | | | 44.73 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (7/1/16) | | | 12.14 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.37 | |
1 Year | | | 44.73 | |
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 class shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
∎ | | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | | The MSCI World SRI Index is an unmanaged index comprised of developed countries’ large- and mid-cap stocks with high ESG ratings as determined by MSCI ESG Research. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | | The Custom Invesco MSCI World SRI Index is comprised of the MSCI World Index through June 30, 2020, and the MSCI World SRI Index thereafter. |
∎ | | The Lipper Global Multi-Cap Core Funds Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of global multi-cap core funds tracked by Lipper. |
∎ | | Prior to June 29, 2020, the Fund was not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund prior to June 29, 2020 may have deviated significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
This report must be accompanied or preceded by a currently effective Fund prospectus, which contains more complete information, including sales charges and expenses. Investors should read it carefully before investing.
NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NO BANK GUARANTEE
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Fund Information
Portfolio Composition
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Information Technology | | | | 26.34 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 14.36 | |
Financials | | | | 13.06 | |
Health Care | | | | 12.31 | |
Industrials | | | | 10.05 | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 7.44 | |
Materials | | | | 4.09 | |
Communication Services | | | | 3.69 | |
Real Estate | | | | 2.88 | |
Other Sectors, Each Less than 2% of Net Assets | | | | 2.46 | |
Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 3.32 | |
Top 10 Equity Holdings*
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| | | | % of total net assets |
1. | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | 14.18 | % |
2. | | Tesla, Inc. | | | | 5.50 | |
3. | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | | 3.85 | |
4. | | Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | | 2.42 | |
5. | | ASML Holding N.V. | | | | 2.08 | |
6. | | Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | | 1.87 | |
7. | | Roche Holding AG | | | | 1.65 | |
8. | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | 1.43 | |
9. | | Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | | 1.42 | |
10. | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 1.38 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* | Excluding money market fund holdings, if any. |
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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| | Shares | | | Value |
Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests–96.68% |
Australia–1.72% | | | | | | |
Ampol Ltd. | | | 249 | | | $ 5,744 |
APA Group | | | 849 | | | 5,251 |
ASX Ltd. | | | 141 | | | 8,841 |
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,285 | | | 3,254 |
BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 545 | | | 8,419 |
Brambles Ltd. | | | 1,106 | | | 8,375 |
Cochlear Ltd. | | | 46 | | | 7,661 |
Coles Group Ltd. | | | 954 | | | 12,325 |
Computershare Ltd. | | | 448 | | | 6,348 |
Dexus | | | 805 | | | 6,602 |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | | 1,267 | | | 13,236 |
GPT Group (The) | | | 1,406 | | | 5,438 |
Insurance Australia Group Ltd. | | | 1,610 | | | 5,792 |
Lendlease Corp. Ltd. | | | 495 | | | 3,911 |
Macquarie Group Ltd. | | | 255 | | | 37,948 |
Mirvac Group | | | 2,727 | | | 5,754 |
Newcrest Mining Ltd. | | | 580 | | | 10,819 |
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | | | 836 | | | 5,774 |
Ramsay Health Care Ltd. | | | 123 | | | 6,560 |
REA Group Ltd. | | | 44 | | | 5,324 |
SEEK Ltd. | | | 284 | | | 7,019 |
Stockland | | | 1,744 | | | 5,995 |
Sydney Airport(a) | | | 1,102 | | | 6,784 |
Transurban Group | | | 2,053 | | | 20,836 |
Vicinity Centres | | | 4,613 | | | 6,012 |
| | | | | | 220,022 |
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Austria–0.11% | | | | | | |
Mondi PLC | | | 307 | | | 7,682 |
Verbund AG | | | 64 | | | 6,668 |
| | | | | | 14,350 |
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Belgium–0.20% | | | | | | |
KBC Group N.V. | | | 189 | | | 17,639 |
Umicore S.A. | | | 141 | | | 8,097 |
| | | | | | 25,736 |
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Canada–3.89% | | | | | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 160 | | | 8,493 |
Ballard Power Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 323 | | | 5,854 |
Bank of Montreal | | | 505 | | | 54,829 |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) | | | 893 | | | 58,547 |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 525 | | | 69,774 |
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., Class A | | | 47 | | | 6,676 |
FirstService Corp. | | | 33 | | | 6,582 |
Fortis, Inc. | | | 321 | | | 14,289 |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 148 | | | 21,118 |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 175 | | | 6,428 |
Intact Financial Corp. | | | 119 | | | 15,953 |
Magna International, Inc. | | | 235 | | | 19,116 |
Metro, Inc. | | | 148 | | | 7,447 |
National Bank of Canada | | | 259 | | | 21,442 |
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 103 | | | 7,040 |
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B | | | 252 | | | 11,720 |
Shopify, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 89 | | | 129,949 |
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Canada–(continued) | | | | | | |
TMX Group Ltd. | | | 50 | | | $ 5,413 |
Toromont Industries Ltd. | | | 61 | | | 5,427 |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 316 | | | 12,756 |
WSP Global, Inc. | | | 68 | | | 9,219 |
| | | | | | 498,072 |
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China–0.06% | | | | | | |
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,500 | | | 7,948 |
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Denmark–2.08% | | | | | | |
Ambu A/S, Class B | | | 146 | | | 4,174 |
Coloplast A/S, Class B | | | 85 | | | 13,863 |
Genmab A/S(a) | | | 50 | | | 22,509 |
GN Store Nord A/S | | | 88 | | | 5,359 |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 1,335 | | | 146,840 |
Novozymes A/S, Class B | | | 148 | | | 10,877 |
Orsted A/S(b) | | | 141 | | | 19,915 |
Pandora A/S | | | 85 | | | 11,888 |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | | 725 | | | 31,413 |
| | | | | | 266,838 |
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Finland–0.41% | | | | | | |
Elisa OYJ | | | 86 | | | 5,191 |
Kesko OYJ, Class B | | | 186 | | | 6,049 |
Neste OYJ | | | 307 | | | 17,141 |
Orion OYJ, Class B | | | 101 | | | 4,374 |
UPM-Kymmene OYJ | | | 347 | | | 12,264 |
Wartsila OYJ Abp | | | 507 | | | 7,043 |
| | | | | | 52,062 |
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France–2.72% | | | | | | |
Amundi S.A.(b) | | | 52 | | | 4,638 |
AXA S.A. | | | 1,445 | | | 42,063 |
Bureau Veritas S.A. | | | 219 | | | 6,963 |
Carrefour S.A. | | | 431 | | | 7,806 |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin S.C.A. | | | 124 | | | 19,468 |
Danone S.A. | | | 503 | | | 32,808 |
EssilorLuxottica S.A. | | | 219 | | | 45,329 |
Gecina S.A. | | | 33 | | | 4,625 |
L’Oreal S.A. | | | 196 | | | 89,629 |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 433 | | | 74,897 |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield(a) | | | 102 | | | 7,288 |
Valeo | | | 190 | | | 5,582 |
Vivendi SE | | | 546 | | | 7,031 |
| | | | | | 348,127 |
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Germany–3.14% | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | | 147 | | | 48,142 |
Allianz SE | | | 332 | | | 77,209 |
Beiersdorf AG | | | 70 | | | 7,437 |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 141 | | | 23,409 |
Deutsche Post AG | | | 766 | | | 47,353 |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Preference Shares | | | 178 | | | 15,923 |
Merck KGaA | | | 87 | | | 20,542 |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen, Class R | | | 110 | | | 32,583 |
Puma SE | | | 71 | | | 8,808 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Germany–(continued) | | | | | | |
SAP SE | | | 835 | | | $ 120,932 |
| | | | | | 402,338 |
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Hong Kong–0.56% | | | | | | |
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. | | | 600 | | | 11,430 |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | | 900 | | | 54,620 |
MTR Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | 5,461 |
| | | | | | 71,511 |
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Ireland–0.34% | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 598 | | | 28,638 |
Kerry Group PLC, Class A | | | 110 | | | 14,788 |
| | | | | | 43,426 |
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Israel–0.08% | | | | | | |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM | | | 1,031 | | | 9,844 |
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Italy–0.45% | | | | | | |
Amplifon S.p.A. | | | 119 | | | 6,051 |
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. | | | 12,887 | | | 36,712 |
Snam S.p.A. | | | 1,299 | | | 7,363 |
Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale S.p.A. | | | 929 | | | 6,926 |
| | | | | | 57,052 |
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Japan–5.82% | | | | | | |
Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | 500 | | | 11,504 |
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. | | | 400 | | | 11,974 |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | | 900 | | | 9,478 |
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 1,400 | | | 23,590 |
Capcom Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 5,380 |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 500 | | | 18,647 |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | | 177 | | | 38,792 |
Eisai Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 14,103 |
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | 45 | | | 29,893 |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 300 | | | 23,215 |
Fujitsu Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 17,259 |
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. | | | 200 | | | 6,199 |
Ibiden Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 6,018 |
Kansai Paint Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 4,630 |
Kao Corp. | | | 400 | | | 22,604 |
KDDI Corp. | | | 1,200 | | | 37,200 |
Keio Corp. | | | 100 | | | 5,047 |
Kikkoman Corp. | | | 100 | | | 8,195 |
Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 6,880 |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 600 | | | 15,673 |
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 4,925 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. | | | 700 | | | 15,997 |
Miura Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 3,841 |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 300 | | | 9,634 |
Nippon Express Co. Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 6,267 |
Nippon Yusen K.K. | | | 100 | | | 7,203 |
Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 100 | | | 7,811 |
Nomura Research Institute Ltd. | | | 300 | | | 12,051 |
Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 4,332 |
Omron Corp. | | | 100 | | | 9,566 |
ORIX Corp. | | | 900 | | | 17,669 |
ORIX JREIT, Inc. | | | 3 | | | 4,976 |
Panasonic Corp. | | | 1,600 | | | 19,604 |
Resona Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,500 | | | 5,590 |
Secom Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 13,601 |
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Japan–(continued) | | | | | | |
Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 600 | | | $ 12,463 |
SG Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 5,013 |
Shimizu Corp. | | | 500 | | | 3,662 |
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 13,022 |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 200 | | | 8,699 |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 1,000 | | | 115,583 |
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,400 | | | 6,901 |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 200 | | | 6,541 |
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 3,880 |
Sysmex Corp. | | | 100 | | | 12,430 |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 46,621 |
Tokyu Corp. | | | 300 | | | 4,225 |
Toray Industries, Inc. | | | 900 | | | 5,616 |
TOTO Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 4,843 |
West Japan Railway Co. | | | 100 | | | 4,712 |
Yamaha Corp. | | | 100 | | | 6,320 |
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 200 | | | 5,570 |
Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | 200 | | | 8,668 |
Z Holdings Corp. | | | 1,900 | | | 11,798 |
| | | | | | 745,915 |
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Netherlands–2.85% | | | | | | |
Akzo Nobel N.V. | | | 144 | | | 16,577 |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 327 | | | 266,404 |
Koninklijke DSM N.V. | | | 125 | | | 27,330 |
Koninklijke Vopak N.V. | | | 144 | | | 5,730 |
NN Group N.V. | | | 210 | | | 11,261 |
Universal Music Group N.V. | | | 546 | | | 15,852 |
Wolters Kluwer N.V. | | | 213 | | | 22,329 |
| | | | | | 365,483 |
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New Zealand–0.24% | | | | | | |
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. | | | 417 | | | 9,341 |
Meridian Energy Ltd. | | | 1,313 | | | 4,701 |
Spark New Zealand Ltd. | | | 1,719 | | | 5,626 |
Xero Ltd.(a) | | | 97 | | | 10,970 |
| | | | | | 30,638 |
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Norway–0.31% | | | | | | |
DNB Bank ASA | | | 692 | | | 16,490 |
Mowi ASA | | | 283 | | | 8,204 |
Orkla ASA | | | 740 | | | 7,204 |
Telenor ASA | | | 492 | | | 7,777 |
| | | | | | 39,675 |
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Portugal–0.04% | | | | | | |
Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A. | | | 233 | | | 5,281 |
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Russia–0.04% | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 164 | | | 5,690 |
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Singapore–0.58% | | | | | | |
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust | | | 309 | | | 493 |
CapitaLand Investment Ltd.(a) | | | 2,000 | | | 5,102 |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,400 | | | 32,624 |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,700 | | | 23,693 |
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. | | | 6,400 | | | 11,905 |
| | | | | | 73,817 |
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Spain–0.56% | | | | | | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | | | 5,064 | | | 35,529 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Spain–(continued) | | | | | | |
Industria de Diseno Textil S.A. | | | 818 | | | $ 29,576 |
Red Electrica Corp. S.A. | | | 322 | | | 6,711 |
| | | | | | 71,816 |
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Sweden–0.45% | | | | | | |
Boliden AB | | | 242 | | | 8,542 |
Electrolux AB, Class B | | | 197 | | | 4,476 |
Essity AB, Class B | | | 489 | | | 15,833 |
Husqvarna AB, Class B | | | 397 | | | 5,657 |
ICA Gruppen AB | | | 87 | | | 4,501 |
Svenska Cellulosa AB S.C.A., Class B | | | 423 | | | 6,599 |
Tele2 AB, Class B | | | 329 | | | 4,647 |
Telia Co. AB | | | 1,832 | | | 7,211 |
| | | | | | 57,466 |
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Switzerland–2.82% | | | | | | |
Givaudan S.A. | | | 7 | | | 32,985 |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Class R | | | 37 | | | 11,673 |
Lonza Group AG | | | 57 | | | 46,815 |
Roche Holding AG | | | 545 | | | 211,140 |
SGS S.A. | | | 5 | | | 14,771 |
Sonova Holding AG, Class A | | | 38 | | | 15,733 |
Swiss Life Holding AG | | | 25 | | | 13,750 |
Swisscom AG | | | 18 | | | 9,811 |
Vifor Pharma AG | | | 38 | | | 4,908 |
| | | | | | 361,586 |
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United Kingdom–4.45% | | | | | | |
abrdn PLC | | | 1,458 | | | 5,080 |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 350 | | | 29,400 |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | 234 | | | 5,739 |
Barratt Developments PLC | | | 695 | | | 6,316 |
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC | | | 72 | | | 4,296 |
British Land Co. PLC (The) | | | 716 | | | 4,849 |
BT Group PLC(a) | | | 6,928 | | | 13,149 |
Burberry Group PLC | | | 280 | | | 7,414 |
CNH Industrial N.V. | | | 767 | | | 13,276 |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | | 143 | | | 7,529 |
Compass Group PLC(a) | | | 1,320 | | | 28,038 |
Croda International PLC | | | 84 | | | 10,887 |
DCC PLC | | | 66 | | | 5,524 |
Informa PLC(a) | | | 982 | | | 7,000 |
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC(a) | | | 122 | | | 8,571 |
J Sainsbury PLC | | | 1,618 | | | 6,634 |
JD Sports Fashion PLC | | | 523 | | | 7,809 |
Johnson Matthey PLC | | | 161 | | | 6,027 |
Kingfisher PLC | | | 1,562 | | | 7,165 |
Liberty Global PLC, Class C(a) | | | 418 | | | 12,055 |
Linde PLC | | | 415 | | | 132,468 |
National Grid PLC | | | 2,765 | | | 35,370 |
RELX PLC | | | 1,431 | | | 44,285 |
Schroders PLC | | | 112 | | | 5,555 |
Segro PLC | | | 825 | | | 14,613 |
St James’s Place PLC | | | 391 | | | 8,467 |
Taylor Wimpey PLC | | | 2,441 | | | 5,176 |
Unilever PLC | | | 2,105 | | | 112,653 |
United Utilities Group PLC | | | 487 | | | 6,929 |
Whitbread PLC(a) | | | 156 | | | 6,995 |
| | | | | | 569,269 |
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ABIOMED, Inc.(a) | | | 33 | | | $ 10,957 |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 229 | | | 36,065 |
Allegion PLC | | | 65 | | | 8,340 |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 283 | | | 13,510 |
American Express Co. | | | 552 | | | 95,927 |
American Tower Corp. | | | 357 | | | 100,663 |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 91 | | | 27,494 |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 122 | | | 14,886 |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 461 | | | 95,413 |
Aptiv PLC(a) | | | 201 | | | 34,751 |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 97 | | | 8,936 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 345 | | | 77,449 |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 489 | | | 12,264 |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 652 | | | 38,598 |
Becton, Dickinson and Co. | | | 218 | | | 52,231 |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 174 | | | 21,270 |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 111 | | | 29,601 |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 121 | | | 114,159 |
Bunge Ltd. | | | 100 | | | 9,264 |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 102 | | | 9,893 |
Cable One, Inc. | | | 3 | | | 5,134 |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 140 | | | 5,593 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 230 | | | 10,996 |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 431 | | | 87,928 |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 246 | | | 25,604 |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 450 | | | 32,058 |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 377 | | | 9,817 |
Cerner Corp. | | | 222 | | | 16,492 |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 1,134 | | | 93,022 |
Cheniere Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 165 | | | 17,061 |
Cigna Corp. | | | 270 | | | 57,675 |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 3,275 | | | 183,302 |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 90 | | | 14,671 |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 268 | | | 59,107 |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 3,229 | | | 182,019 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 594 | | | 45,257 |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 250 | | | 18,850 |
CSX Corp. | | | 1,770 | | | 64,021 |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 109 | | | 26,143 |
DaVita, Inc.(a) | | | 71 | | | 7,330 |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 158 | | | 9,039 |
eBay, Inc. | | | 528 | | | 40,508 |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 191 | | | 42,444 |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 468 | | | 56,076 |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 223 | | | 31,276 |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 73 | | | 61,106 |
Eversource Energy | | | 245 | | | 20,801 |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 125 | | | 15,408 |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 28 | | | 12,429 |
Fastenal Co. | | | 422 | | | 24,088 |
Ferguson PLC | | | 171 | | | 25,752 |
Fortive Corp. | | | 247 | | | 18,700 |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. | | | 97 | | | 9,836 |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 49 | | | 24,429 |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 449 | | | 27,748 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 937 | | | 60,793 |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 95 | | | 9,097 |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 202 | | | 50,593 |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a) | | | 98 | | | 7,482 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 215 | | | $ 30,949 |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 185 | | | 13,562 |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 831 | | | 308,916 |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 220 | | | 9,310 |
Humana, Inc. | | | 99 | | | 45,853 |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 789 | | | 12,419 |
IDEX Corp. | | | 55 | | | 12,241 |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 63 | | | 41,967 |
IHS Markit Ltd. | | | 282 | | | 36,863 |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 246 | | | 56,056 |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 114 | | | 47,317 |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 51 | | | 15,811 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 191 | | | 28,163 |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 296 | | | 10,825 |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a) | | | 37 | | | 4,922 |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 530 | | | 38,886 |
Kansas City Southern | | | 70 | | | 21,718 |
Kellogg Co. | | | 184 | | | 11,279 |
KeyCorp | | | 728 | | | 16,941 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 256 | | | 33,149 |
LKQ Corp.(a) | | | 217 | | | 11,952 |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 566 | | | 132,342 |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 380 | | | 63,384 |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 18 | | | 26,656 |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 5,477 | | | 1,816,283 |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 127 | | | 51,327 |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 281 | | | 6,432 |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 194 | | | 56,852 |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 147 | | | 18,087 |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 1,927 | | | 492,676 |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 329 | | | 20,931 |
Owens Corning | | | 83 | | | 7,753 |
Pentair PLC | | | 122 | | | 9,024 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 1,091 | | | 176,306 |
Phillips 66 | | | 327 | | | 24,453 |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 330 | | | 69,640 |
Pool Corp. | | | 31 | | | 15,970 |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 183 | | | 29,384 |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 577 | | | 83,642 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 295 | | | 32,465 |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 94 | | | 13,797 |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 721 | | | 17,073 |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 106 | | | 27,868 |
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Robert Half International, Inc. | | | 82 | | | $ | 9,272 | |
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 85 | | | | 27,149 | |
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Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 79 | | | | 38,542 | |
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Sempra Energy | | | 247 | | | | 31,525 | |
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State Street Corp. | | | 266 | | | | 26,214 | |
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STERIS PLC | | | 59 | | | | 13,791 | |
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SVB Financial Group(a) | | | 38 | | | | 27,261 | |
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Swiss Re AG | | | 217 | | | | 21,044 | |
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T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 177 | | | | 38,388 | |
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Teladoc Health, Inc.(a) | | | 104 | | | | 15,557 | |
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Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 36 | | | | 16,172 | |
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Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 632 | | | | 704,048 | |
| |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 736 | | | | 137,985 | |
| |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 83 | | | | 18,025 | |
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Trane Technologies PLC | | | 178 | | | | 32,206 | |
| |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 190 | | | | 30,567 | |
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Truist Financial Corp. | | | 1,046 | | | | 66,390 | |
| |
UGI Corp. | | | 154 | | | | 6,685 | |
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Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 30 | | | | 10,341 | |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 188 | | | | 34,767 | |
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VF Corp. | | | 247 | | | | 18,001 | |
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. | | | 33 | | | | 15,283 | |
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Walt Disney Co. (The)(a) | | | 1,418 | | | | 239,741 | |
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Waters Corp.(a) | | | 45 | | | | 16,540 | |
| |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 51 | | | | 21,924 | |
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Xylem, Inc. | | | 134 | | | | 17,499 | |
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Zoetis, Inc. | | | 371 | | | | 80,210 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,037,927 | |
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Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $8,615,316) | | | | 12,381,889 | |
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Money Market Funds–3.33% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(c)(d) | | | 149,384 | | | | 149,384 | |
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Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 106,423 | | | | 106,455 | |
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Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(c)(d) | | | 170,725 | | | | 170,725 | |
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Total Money Market Funds (Cost $426,571) | | | | 426,564 | |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES–100.01% (Cost $9,041,887) | | | | 12,808,453 | |
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OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES–(0.01)% | | | | (737 | ) |
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NET ASSETS–100.00% | | | $ | 12,807,716 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $24,553, which represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | Purchases at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain | | Value October 31, 2021 | | Dividend Income |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | $ | 47,900 | | | | $ | 719,248 | | | | $ | (617,764) | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 149,384 | | | | $ | 36 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 34,477 | | | | | 512,361 | | | | | (440,376) | | | | | (7) | | | | | - | | | | | 106,455 | | | | | 20 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | | 54,743 | | | | | 821,998 | | | | | (706,016) | | | | | - | | | | | - | | | | | 170,725 | | | | | 16 | |
Total | | | $ | 137,120 | | | | $ | 2,053,607 | | | | $ | (1,764,156) | | | | $ | (7) | | | | $ | - | | | | $ | 426,564 | | | | $ | 72 | |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
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Open Futures Contracts(a) | |
Long Futures Contracts | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Month | | | Notional Value | | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Equity Risk | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCI World Index | | | 2 | | | | December-2021 | | | | $191,060 | | | | $2,624 | | | | $2,624 | |
(a) | Futures contracts collateralized by $13,593 cash held with Merrill Lynch International, the futures commission merchant. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
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Assets: | | | | |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $8,615,316) | | $ | 12,381,889 | |
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Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $426,571) | | | 426,564 | |
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Deposits with brokers: | | | | |
Cash collateral – exchange-traded futures contracts | | | 13,593 | |
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Cash | | | 1,120 | |
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Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $824) | | | 837 | |
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Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 13,055 | |
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Fund shares sold | | | 4,938 | |
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Dividends | | | 22,531 | |
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Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 15,769 | |
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Other assets | | | 39,110 | |
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Total assets | | | 12,919,406 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Other investments: | | | | |
Variation margin payable - futures contracts | | | 183 | |
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Payable for: | | | | |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 4,607 | |
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Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 34,020 | |
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Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 1,890 | |
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Accrued other operating expenses | | | 55,221 | |
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Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 15,769 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 111,690 | |
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Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 12,807,716 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 9,302,327 | |
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Distributable earnings | | | 3,505,389 | |
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| | $ | 12,807,716 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | |
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Class A | | $ | 1,336,876 | |
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Class C | | $ | 206,563 | |
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Class R | | $ | 570,504 | |
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Class Y | | $ | 792,951 | |
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Class R5 | | $ | 16,883 | |
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Class R6 | | $ | 9,883,939 | |
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Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
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Class A | | | 79,785 | |
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Class C | | | 12,529 | |
|
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Class R | | | 34,249 | |
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Class Y | | | 47,015 | |
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Class R5 | | | 1,001 | |
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Class R6 | | | 586,010 | |
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Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 16.76 | |
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Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $16.76 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 17.74 | |
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Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 16.49 | |
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Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 16.66 | |
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Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 16.87 | |
|
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Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 16.87 | |
|
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Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 16.87 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $14,432) | | $ | 186,693 | |
| |
Dividends from affiliated money market funds | | | 72 | |
|
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Total investment income | | | 186,765 | |
|
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Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 15,207 | |
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Administrative services fees | | | 1,611 | |
| |
Custodian fees | | | 4,466 | |
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Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,929 | |
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Class C | | | 1,794 | |
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Class R | | | 2,312 | |
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Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 6,838 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 17 | |
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Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 737 | |
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Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 22,059 | |
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Registration and filing fees | | | 85,217 | |
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Licensing fees | | | 4,345 | |
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Reports to shareholders | | | 16,754 | |
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Professional services fees | | | 137,619 | |
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Other | | | 14,954 | |
|
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Total expenses | | | 316,859 | |
|
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Less: Fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed | | | (289,143 | ) |
|
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Net expenses | | | 27,716 | |
|
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Net investment income | | | 159,049 | |
|
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 425,667 | |
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Foreign currencies | | | 471 | |
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Futures contracts | | | 61,711 | |
|
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| | | 487,849 | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities | | | 3,168,566 | |
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Affiliated investment securities | | | (7 | ) |
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Foreign currencies | | | (391 | ) |
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Futures contracts | | | 3,887 | |
|
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| | | 3,172,055 | |
|
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 3,659,904 | |
|
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 3,818,953 | |
|
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
|
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 159,049 | | | $ | 142,483 | |
| |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 487,849 | | | | (274,967 | ) |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation | | | 3,172,055 | | | | 150,487 | |
|
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,818,953 | | | | 18,003 | |
|
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (15,068 | ) | | | (27,376 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (2,385 | ) | | | (2,218 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | (5,252 | ) | | | (492 | ) |
| |
Class Y | | | (7,779 | ) | | | (9,965 | ) |
| |
Class R5 | | | (374 | ) | | | (389 | ) |
| |
Class R6 | | | (107,235 | ) | | | (118,725 | ) |
|
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (138,093 | ) | | | (159,165 | ) |
|
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Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 17,376 | | | | (411,764 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (12,610 | ) | | | (78,067 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | 92,567 | | | | 273,845 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 88,810 | | | | (54,620 | ) |
| |
Class R5 | | | (13,946 | ) | | | 1,201 | |
| |
Class R6 | | | 700,358 | | | | (18,698 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | 872,555 | | | | (288,103 | ) |
|
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 4,553,415 | | | | (429,265 | ) |
|
| |
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Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 8,254,301 | | | | 8,683,566 | |
|
| |
End of year | | $ | 12,807,716 | | | $ | 8,254,301 | |
|
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See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income(a) | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | Total from investment operations | | Dividends from net investment income | | Distributions from net realized gains | | Total distributions | | Net asset value, end of period | | Total return (b) | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | Portfolio turnover (c) |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | $11.78 | | | | $0.19 | | | | $ 4.98 | | | | $ 5.17 | | | | $(0.19 | ) | | | $ – | | | | $(0.19 | ) | | | $16.76 | | | | 44.35 | % | | | $1,337 | | | | 0.44 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 19 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.86 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 11.78 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 922 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.76 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 11.86 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 1,483 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 3.58 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.91 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 11.76 | | | | (5.55 | ) | | | 1,387 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 3.94 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 89 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.45 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.53 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 12.91 | | | | 24.36 | | | | 531 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 9.90 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 69 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 11.67 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.92 | | | | 5.00 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 16.49 | | | | 43.21 | | | | 207 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 4.06 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 19 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.75 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 11.67 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 158 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 3.78 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.63 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 11.75 | | | | 2.66 | | | | 243 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 4.33 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.83 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 11.63 | | | | (6.27 | ) | | | 166 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 4.69 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 89 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.44 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 12.83 | | | | 23.49 | | | | 124 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 10.65 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 69 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 11.74 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 4.96 | | | | 5.11 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 16.66 | | | | 43.93 | | | | 571 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 3.56 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 19 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.81 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 11.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 325 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.71 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 11.81 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 35 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 3.83 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.88 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 11.71 | | | | (5.82 | ) | | | 32 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 4.19 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 89 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.50 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 12.88 | | | | 24.04 | | | | 13 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 10.15 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 69 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 11.83 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 5.01 | | | | 5.24 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 16.87 | | | | 44.73 | | | | 793 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 3.06 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 19 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.91 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 485 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.80 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 11.91 | | | | 3.80 | | | | 522 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.94 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 11.80 | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | 446 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 3.69 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 89 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 12.94 | | | | 24.67 | | | | 189 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 9.65 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 69 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 11.83 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 5.02 | | | | 5.24 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 16.87 | | | | 44.73 | | | | 17 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.86 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 19 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.90 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 22 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.80 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 11.90 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 21 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.94 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 11.80 | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | 19 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 89 | |
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Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 12.94 | | | | 24.67 | | | | 21 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 9.28 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 69 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 11.83 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 5.02 | | | | 5.24 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 16.87 | | | | 44.73 | | | | 9,884 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 19 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 11.90 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 11.83 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 6,342 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 118 | |
Year ended 10/31/19 | | | 11.80 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.41 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 11.90 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 6,379 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 2.91 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 116 | |
Year ended 10/31/18 | | | 12.94 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 11.80 | | | | (5.39 | ) | | | 6,875 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 89 | |
Year ended 10/31/17 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 12.94 | | | | 24.67 | | | | 4,935 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 9.28 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 69 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. | Security Valuations – Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy. |
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination – For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions – Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes – The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Expenses – Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
G. | Accounting Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
H. | Indemnifications – Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
I. | Foreign Currency Translations – Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
J. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
K. | Futures Contracts – The Fund may enter into futures contracts to manage exposure to interest rate, equity and market price movements and/or currency risks. A futures contract is an agreement between Counterparties to purchase or sell a specified underlying security, currency or commodity (or delivery of a cash settlement price, in the case of an index future) for a fixed price at a future date. The Fund currently invests only in exchange-traded futures and they are standardized as to maturity date and underlying financial instrument. Initial margin deposits required upon entering into futures contracts are satisfied by the segregation of specific securities or cash as collateral at the futures commission merchant (broker). During the period the futures contracts are open, changes in |
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the value of the contracts are recognized as unrealized gains or losses by recalculating the value of the contracts on a daily basis. Subsequent or variation margin payments are received or made depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. These amounts are reflected as receivables or payables on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contracts are closed or expire, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from, or cost of, the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract. The net realized gain (loss) and the change in unrealized gain (loss) on futures contracts held during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with futures contracts are market risk and the absence of a liquid secondary market. If the Fund were unable to liquidate a futures contract and/or enter into an offsetting closing transaction, the Fund would continue to be subject to market risk with respect to the value of the contracts and continue to be required to maintain the margin deposits on the futures contracts. Futures contracts have minimal Counterparty risk since the exchange’s clearinghouse, as Counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. Risks may exceed amounts recognized in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
L. | COVID-19 Risk – The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”). Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets | | Rate | |
First $2 billion | | | 0.140 | % |
Over $2 billion | | | 0.120 | % |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.14%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s).
The Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least February 28, 2023, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 0.44%, 1.19%, 0.69%, 0.19%, 0.19%, and 0.19%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “expense limits”). In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on February 28, 2023. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $15,207, reimbursed fund level expenses of $266,343 and reimbursed class level expenses of $3,301, $507, $1,268, $1,763, $17 and $737 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of Class A shares, 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
| Level 1 - | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
| Level 2 - | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
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| Level 3 - | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | Total | |
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Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Australia | | $ | – | | | $ | 220,022 | | | $– | | $ | 220,022 | |
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Austria | | | – | | | | 14,350 | | | – | | | 14,350 | |
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Belgium | | | – | | | | 25,736 | | | – | | | 25,736 | |
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Canada | | | 498,072 | | | | – | | | – | | | 498,072 | |
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China | | | – | | | | 7,948 | | | – | | | 7,948 | |
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Denmark | | | – | | | | 266,838 | | | – | | | 266,838 | |
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Finland | | | – | | | | 52,062 | | | – | | | 52,062 | |
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France | | | 7,288 | | | | 340,839 | | | – | | | 348,127 | |
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Germany | | | – | | | | 402,338 | | | – | | | 402,338 | |
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Hong Kong | | | – | | | | 71,511 | | | – | | | 71,511 | |
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Ireland | | | – | | | | 43,426 | | | – | | | 43,426 | |
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Israel | | | – | | | | 9,844 | | | – | | | 9,844 | |
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Italy | | | – | | | | 57,052 | | | – | | | 57,052 | |
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Japan | | | – | | | | 745,915 | | | – | | | 745,915 | |
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Netherlands | | | 15,852 | | | | 349,631 | | | – | | | 365,483 | |
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New Zealand | | | – | | | | 30,638 | | | – | | | 30,638 | |
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Norway | | | – | | | | 39,675 | | | – | | | 39,675 | |
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Portugal | | | – | | | | 5,281 | | | – | | | 5,281 | |
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Russia | | | – | | | | 5,690 | | | – | | | 5,690 | |
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Singapore | | | 5,102 | | | | 68,715 | | | – | | | 73,817 | |
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Spain | | | – | | | | 71,816 | | | – | | | 71,816 | |
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Sweden | | | – | | | | 57,466 | | | – | | | 57,466 | |
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Switzerland | | | – | | | | 361,586 | | | – | | | 361,586 | |
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United Kingdom | | | 171,590 | | | | 397,679 | | | – | | | 569,269 | |
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United States | | | 7,991,131 | | | | 46,796 | | | – | | | 8,037,927 | |
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Money Market Funds | | | 426,564 | | | | – | | | – | | | 426,564 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 9,115,599 | | | | 3,692,854 | | | – | | | 12,808,453 | |
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Other Investments - Assets* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Futures Contracts | | | 2,624 | | | | – | | | – | | | 2,624 | |
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Total Investments | | $ | 9,118,223 | | | $ | 3,692,854 | | | $– | | $ | 12,811,077 | |
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* | Unrealized appreciation. |
NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Value of Derivative Investments at Period-End
The table below summarizes the value of the Fund’s derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, held as of October 31, 2021:
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| | Value | |
| | Equity | |
Derivative Assets | | Risk | |
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Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts – Exchange-Traded(a) | | $ | 2,624 | |
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Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements | | | (2,624 | ) |
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Total Derivative Assets subject to master netting agreements | | $ | - | |
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(a) The daily variation margin receivable (payable) at period-end is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
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| | Location of Gain on | |
| | Statement of Operations | |
| | Equity | |
| | Risk | |
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Realized Gain: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | $61,711 | |
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Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 3,887 | |
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Total | | | $65,598 | |
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The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period.
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| | Futures | | | | |
| | Contracts | | | | |
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Average notional value | | | $290,279 | | | | | |
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NOTE 5–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Obligations under the deferred compensation plan represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 6–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with SSB, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate. The Fund may not purchase additional securities when any borrowings from banks or broker-dealers exceed 5% of the Fund’s total assets, or when any borrowings from an Invesco Fund are outstanding.
NOTE 7– Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020:
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| | 2021 | | | | | | 2020 | |
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Ordinary income* | | $ | 138,093 | | | | | | | $ | 159,164 | |
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* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
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| | 2021 | |
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Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 145,481 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 3,764,392 | |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – foreign currencies | | | (46 | ) |
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Temporary book/tax differences | | | (10,118 | ) |
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Capital loss carryforward | | | (394,320 | ) |
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Shares of beneficial interest | | | 9,302,327 | |
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Total net assets | | $ | 12,807,716 | |
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales, future contracts and passive foreign investment companies.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforward in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund has a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021, as follows:
Capital Loss Carryforward*
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Expiration | | Short-Term | | | | | | Long-Term | | | | | | Total | |
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Not subject to expiration | | | $244,766 | | | | | | | | $149,554 | | | | | | | | $394,320 | |
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* | Capital loss carryforward is reduced for limitations, if any, to the extent required by the Internal Revenue Code and may be further limited depending upon a variety of factors, including the realization of net unrealized gains or losses as of the date of any reorganization. |
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NOTE 8–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $2,656,519 and $1,943,926, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
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Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis | |
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Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 3,913,062 | |
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Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (148,670 | ) |
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Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 3,764,392 | |
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Cost of investments for tax purposes is $9,046,685.
NOTE 9–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies and foreign currency transactions, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was increased by $1,601 and undistributed net realized gain (loss) was decreased by $1,601. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets or the distributable earnings of the Fund.
NOTE 10–Share Information
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
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| | Year ended | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 6,097 | | | $ | 89,025 | | | | 33,428 | | | $ | 398,098 | |
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Class C | | | 502 | | | | 7,444 | | | | 6,883 | | | | 68,917 | |
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Class R | | | 6,209 | | | | 87,642 | | | | 25,737 | | | | 286,140 | |
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Class Y | | | 14,976 | | | | 222,535 | | | | 18,179 | | | | 197,875 | |
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Class R5 | | | 93 | | | | 1,382 | | | | 102 | | | | 1,143 | |
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Class R6 | | | 100,432 | | | | 1,451,199 | | | | 88,565 | | | | 1,017,782 | |
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Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,093 | | | | 14,452 | | | | 1,938 | | | | 23,472 | |
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Class C | | | 169 | | | | 2,208 | | | | 175 | | | | 2,109 | |
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Class R | | | 384 | | | | 5,065 | | | | 27 | | | | 329 | |
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Class Y | | | 509 | | | | 6,760 | | | | 710 | | | | 8,620 | |
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Class R5 | | | 13 | | | | 176 | | | | 14 | | | | 171 | |
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Class R6 | | | 6,734 | | | | 89,424 | | | | 8,164 | | | | 99,114 | |
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Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,661 | | | | 22,161 | | | | 1,217 | | | | 14,874 | |
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| |
Class C | | | (1,677 | ) | | | (22,161 | ) | | | (1,228 | ) | | | (14,874 | ) |
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Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (7,334 | ) | | | (108,262 | ) | | | (83,400 | ) | | | (848,208 | ) |
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Class C | | | (7 | ) | | | (101 | ) | | | (12,939 | ) | | | (134,219 | ) |
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Class R | | | (10 | ) | | | (140 | ) | | | (1,076 | ) | | | (12,624 | ) |
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Class Y | | | (9,468 | ) | | | (140,485 | ) | | | (21,764 | ) | | | (261,115 | ) |
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Class R5 | | | (990 | ) | | | (15,504 | ) | | | (10 | ) | | | (113 | ) |
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Class R6 | | | (57,115 | ) | | | (840,265 | ) | | | (96,623 | ) | | | (1,135,594 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | 62,271 | | | $ | 872,555 | | | | (31,901 | ) | | $ | (288,103 | ) |
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(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 65% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
In addition, 13% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, broker and portfolio company investees; when replies were not received from brokers or portfolio company investees, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | | | ACTUAL | | HYPOTHETICAL (5% annual return before expenses) | | |
| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | Annualized Expense Ratio |
Class A | | $1,000.00 | | $1,141.70 | | $2.38 | | $1,022.99 | | $2.24 | | 0.44% |
Class C | | 1,000.00 | | 1,137.20 | | 6.41 | | 1,019.21 | | 6.06 | | 1.19 |
Class R | | 1,000.00 | | 1,140.30 | | 3.72 | | 1,021.73 | | 3.52 | | 0.69 |
Class Y | | 1,000.00 | | 1,143.00 | | 1.03 | | 1,024.25 | | 0.97 | | 0.19 |
Class R5 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,143.00 | | 1.03 | | 1,024.25 | | 0.97 | | 0.19 |
Class R6 | | 1,000.00 | | 1,143.00 | | 1.03 | | 1,024.25 | | 0.97 | | 0.19 |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco MSCI World SRI Index Fund’s (formerly, Invesco Global Responsibility Equity Fund) (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are
negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the
benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. | Fund Investment Performance |
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement as well as the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board noted that the Fund only had four full years of performance history. The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over the past four years ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the Custom Invesco MSCI World SRI Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the fourth quintile of its performance universe for the one year period, and the fifth quintile for the two, three and four year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was below the performance of the Index for the one, two, three and four year periods. The Board noted that the Fund seeks to track the investment results of the Index, and that the Fund’s performance will typically lag the Index due to the fees associated with the Fund. The Board noted that exposure to certain sectors pursuant to the Fund’s indexing strategy detracted from Fund performance. The Board further considered that the Fund had changed its name, investment strategy and index on June 29, 2020 in connection with the Fund’s repositioning as an index-based fund, and that performance results prior to such date reflected that of the Fund’s former strategy. As a result, the Board did not consider
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performance of the Fund prior to such date to be particularly relevant. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual management fee schedule was reduced at certain breakpoint levels effective in 2020 in connection with its repositioning as an index-based fund. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components. The Board noted that there were only two funds (including the Fund) in the expense group.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers do not manage other similarly managed mutual funds or client accounts.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers retains overall responsibility for, and provides services to, sub-advised Invesco Funds, including oversight of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as well as the additional services described herein other than day-to-day portfolio management.
D. | Economies of Scale and Breakpoints |
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board considered that the Fund may benefit from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements
with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with
Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 100.00 | % |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 59.44 | % |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
| * | The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
Christopher L. Wilson – 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
Beth Ann Brown – 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
Eli Jones – 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
Elizabeth Krentzman – 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. – 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
Prema Mathai-Davis – 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees–(continued) | | | | |
Joel W. Motley – 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
Ann Barnett Stern – 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
Robert C. Troccoli – 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver – Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
Daniel S. Vandivort – 1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
James D. Vaughn – 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Jeffrey H. Kupor – 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers–(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Andrew R. Schlossberg – 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company | | N/A | | N/A |
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| | | | Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.; Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | | | |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
Adrien Deberghes – 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
Crissie M. Wisdom – 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
Todd F. Kuehl – 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President – Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
2 On November 10, 2021, Russell Burk resigned from his role as Senior Vice President and Senior Officer of the Invesco Funds.
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
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2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 | | 901 New York Avenue, N.W. | | 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 | | 225 Franklin Street |
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Annual Report to Shareholders | | October 31, 2021 |
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Nasdaq:
A: OIGAX ∎ C: OIGCX ∎ R: OIGNX ∎ Y: OIGYX ∎ R5: INGFX ∎ R6: OIGIX
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
Performance summary
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, Class A shares of Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund (the Fund), at net asset value (NAV), outperformed the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index.
Your Fund’s long-term performance appears later in this report.
Fund vs. Indexes
Total returns, 10/31/20 to 10/31/21, at net asset value (NAV). Performance shown does not include applicable contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) or front-end sales charges, which would have reduced performance.
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Class A Shares | | | 32.14 | % |
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Class C Shares | | | 31.15 | |
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Class R Shares | | | 31.80 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | 32.46 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | 32.66 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | 32.66 | |
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MSCI All Country World ex USA Indexq | | | 29.66 | |
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Source(s): qRIMES Technologies Corp. | | | | |
Market conditions and your Fund
At the beginning of the fiscal year, global equity markets posted gains as good news about coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines outweighed concerns about sharply rising infection rates and tightening social restrictions. In most global regions, equity market leadership shifted as value stocks outperformed growth stocks. Emerging market equities posted robust gains amplified by US dollar weakness.
Global equity markets ended the first quarter of 2021 in positive territory amid concerns about rising bond yields and inflation. The value-led equity rally continued in most regions, with value stocks outperforming growth stocks. The successful rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in the US and UK benefited equity markets. However, even regions facing slower rollouts, including the Eurozone and Japan, performed well, driven by a rebound in global demand for goods.
During the second quarter of 2021, global equity markets were again bolstered by the continued acceleration of vaccination rollouts and easing of COVID-related restrictions in most developed markets. In a reversal from the first quarter, growth stocks outperformed value stocks in most regions. Emerging market equities were led by Brazil which benefited from global tailwinds, while regulatory concerns weighed on Chinese equities.
Developed global equity markets were flat in the third quarter of 2021 amid concerns about rising inflation, supply disruptions and the economic growth rate. Energy stocks and energy-driven markets performed well as global shortages pushed oil and gas prices higher. Emerging market equities declined during the quarter, primarily due to weak performance from Chinese equities, which were affected by significant regulatory changes in the private tutoring industry, increased regulation in the technology sector and the potential default of a large Chinese property developer.
In October of 2021, global equity stocks were positive with the US market leading the way, and Chinese equities rebounded after their decline in the third quarter. Overall, developed market equities outperformed emerging market equities for the fiscal year.
We are long-term, thematic growth investors. We identify structural growth trends in the global economy and seek to invest in companies that can monetize them sustainably for many years. We buy these companies when they are trading at attractive valuations and hold them in the portfolio for a long period of time to benefit from the compounding of the returns they produce. This is a discipline that we have been following since the Fund was incepted in 1996.
The Fund delivered strong absolute and relative returns for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2021. The Fund’s Class A shares returned 32.14%, outperforming the MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index’s (the “Index”) return of 29.66%.
Relative to the index, the Fund performed the strongest in the information technology sector due to stock selection and an overweight to the sector and in the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors due to stock selection. The Fund underperformed the Index in the financials and energy sectors due to underweights and in the consumer staples sector due to stock selection and an overweight.
The three largest contributors to the Fund’s absolute performance for the fiscal year were ASML, Hermés and EPAM Systems.
ASML is a Dutch company that makes the equipment needed for producing semiconductors. ASML is the only supplier of the extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment that is required to produce the next generation of semiconductor chips.
Hermés is a leading luxury goods producer. The demand for Hermés products has been strong both during the pandemic and as brick
and mortar stores reopen and the share price has reacted favorably.
EPAM Systems is an Eastern European information technology services company that focuses on helping businesses digitize their operations. In our opinion, the digitization of business operations is still in its early phase.
The three largest detractors to the Fund’s absolute performance for the fiscal year were Alibaba, Tencent and boohoo.
Alibaba is a Chinese internet retailer, payment and cloud service company. Over the past year, there has been speculation over the attitude of the Chinese government towards Alibaba and other leading internet firms and the share price has reacted negatively. We decided to exit our position during the fiscal year.
Tencent is a Chinese gaming, social networking and payments company. During the fiscal year, the Chinese government issued new regulations that reduced the visibility of Tencent’s gaming earnings. We decided to exit our position during the fiscal year.
boohoo is a UK based online retailer of fast, low-cost fashion. The stock’s share price has experienced volatility over the fiscal year.
Thank you for your continued investment in Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund.
Portfolio manager(s):
Robert Dunphy
George Evans
The views and opinions expressed in management’s discussion of Fund performance are those of Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates. These views and opinions are subject to change at any time based on factors such as market and economic conditions. These views and opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or recommendations, or as an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but Invesco Advisers, Inc. makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.
See important Fund and, if applicable, index disclosures later in this report.
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Your Fund’s Long-Term Performance
Results of a $10,000 Investment – Oldest Share Class(es)
Fund and index data from 10/31/11
1 Source: RIMES Technologies Corp.
Past performance cannot guarantee future results.
The data shown in the chart include reinvested distributions, applicable sales charges and Fund expenses including management
fees. Index results include reinvested dividends, but they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses and management fees;
performance of a market index does not. Performance shown in the chart does not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares.
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As of 10/31/21, including maximum applicable sales charges | |
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Class A Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/25/96) | | | 8.29 | % |
10 Years | | | 8.61 | |
5 Years | | | 10.76 | |
1 Year | | | 24.87 | |
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Class C Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/25/96) | | | 8.26 | % |
10 Years | | | 8.57 | |
5 Years | | | 11.18 | |
1 Year | | | 30.15 | |
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Class R Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/1/01) | | | 6.37 | % |
10 Years | | | 8.95 | |
5 Years | | | 11.74 | |
1 Year | | | 31.80 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Inception (9/7/05) | | | 8.09 | % |
10 Years | | | 9.52 | |
5 Years | | | 12.30 | |
1 Year | | | 32.46 | |
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Class R5 Shares | | | | |
10 Years | | | 9.33 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.24 | |
1 Year | | | 32.66 | |
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Class R6 Shares | | | | |
Inception (3/29/12) | | | 9.32 | % |
5 Years | | | 12.48 | |
1 Year | | | 32.66 | |
Effective May 24, 2019, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the Oppenheimer International Growth Fund, (the predecessor fund), were reorganized into Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares, respectively, of the Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund (the Fund). Returns shown above, for periods ending on or prior to May 24, 2019, for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6 shares are those for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class I shares of the predecessor fund. Share class returns will differ from the predecessor fund because of different expenses.
Class R5 shares incepted on May 24, 2019. Performance shown on and prior to that date is that of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares and includes the 12b-1 fees applicable to Class A shares.
The performance data quoted represent past performance and cannot guarantee future results; current performance may be lower or higher. Please visit invesco.com/ performance for the most recent month-end performance. Performance figures reflect reinvested distributions, changes in net asset value and the effect of the maximum sales charge unless otherwise stated. Performance figures do not reflect deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or sale of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will
fluctuate so that you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares.
Class A share performance reflects the maximum 5.50% sales charge, and Class C share performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for the period involved. The CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after purchase. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a front-end sales charge or a CDSC; therefore, performance is at net asset value.
The performance of the Fund’s share classes will differ primarily due to different sales charge structures and class expenses.
Fund performance reflects any applicable fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the adviser not waived fees and/or reimbursed expenses currently or in the past, returns would have been lower. See current prospectus for more information.
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Supplemental Information
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
∎ | Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this report is as of October 31, 2021, and is based on total net assets. |
∎ | Unless otherwise noted, all data is provided by Invesco. |
∎ | To access your Fund’s reports/prospectus, visit invesco.com/fundreports. |
About indexes used in this report
∎ | The MSCI All Country World ex USA® Index is an index considered representative of developed and emerging stock markets, excluding the US. The index is computed using the net return, which withholds applicable taxes for non-resident investors. |
∎ | The Fund is not managed to track the performance of any particular index, including the index(es) described here, and consequently, the performance of the Fund may deviate significantly from the performance of the index(es). |
∎ | A direct investment cannot be made in an index. Unless otherwise indicated, index results include reinvested dividends, and they do not reflect sales charges. Performance of the peer group, if applicable, reflects fund expenses; performance of a market index does not. |
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Fund Information
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Portfolio Composition | | | | | |
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By sector | | % of total net assets |
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Information Technology | | | | 23.17 | % |
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Industrials | | | | 20.80 | |
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Consumer Discretionary | | | | 17.62 | |
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Health Care | | | | 13.27 | |
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Consumer Staples | | | | 10.54 | |
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Materials | | | | 3.58 | |
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Communication Services | | | | 3.19 | |
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Energy | | | | 2.52 | |
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Financials | | | | 2.43 | |
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Real Estate | | | | 0.80 | |
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Money Market Funds Plus Other Assets Less Liabilities | | | | 2.08 | |
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Top 10 Equity Holdings* | | | | | |
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1. | | ASML Holding N.V. | | | | 3.21 | % |
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2. | | Hermes International | | | | 3.09 | |
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3. | | EPAM Systems, Inc. | | | | 2.67 | |
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4. | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | | 2.52 | |
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5. | | Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | | 2.47 | |
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6. | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | | 2.23 | |
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7. | | Epiroc AB, Class A | | | | 2.20 | |
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8. | | Flutter Entertainment PLC | | | | 2.12 | |
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9. | | James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI | | | | 2.04 | |
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10. | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | | 1.99 | |
The Fund’s holdings are subject to change, and there is no assurance that the Fund will continue to hold any particular security.
* Excluding money market fund holdings, if any.
Data presented here are as of October 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2021
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Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests-97.91% | |
Australia-1.28% | | | | | | | | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 734,022 | | | $ | 166,433,710 | |
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Belgium-0.20% | | | | | | | | |
Galapagos N.V.(a) | | | 512,193 | | | | 26,558,423 | |
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Canada-4.53% | | | | | | | | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Class B | | | 4,958,957 | | | | 186,000,957 | |
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CAE, Inc.(a) | | | 5,901,473 | | | | 178,961,120 | |
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Dollarama, Inc. | | | 2,489,370 | | | | 112,520,489 | |
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Shopify, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 76,534 | | | | 111,747,308 | |
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Denmark-3.13% | | | | | | | | |
Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR(a) | | | 566,694 | | | | 85,916,477 | |
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Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 2,926,332 | | | | 321,875,232 | |
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France-15.87% | | | | | | | | |
Adevinta ASA, Class B(a) | | | 5,692,459 | | | | 93,901,055 | |
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Airbus SE(a) | | | 1,538,518 | | | | 197,247,949 | |
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Dassault Systemes SE | | | 2,991,090 | | | | 174,446,096 | |
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Edenred | | | 2,182,039 | | | | 118,252,551 | |
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EssilorLuxottica S.A. | | | 384,815 | | | | 79,649,019 | |
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Hermes International | | | 253,172 | | | | 402,096,983 | |
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Kering S.A. | | | 158,666 | | | | 119,041,389 | |
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L’Oreal S.A. | | | 309,308 | | | | 141,443,851 | |
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 369,833 | | | | 289,939,285 | |
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | 364,759 | | | | 201,396,720 | |
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SEB S.A. | | | 553,052 | | | | 86,618,985 | |
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Worldline S.A.(a)(b) | | | 2,793,690 | | | | 163,032,922 | |
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Germany-5.95% | | | | | | | | |
CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA(a) | | | 2,446,457 | | | | 177,794,348 | |
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Hypoport SE(a) | | | 58,858 | | | | 36,164,911 | |
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Infineon Technologies AG | | | 4,608,800 | | | | 215,420,025 | |
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SAP SE | | | 466,916 | | | | 67,622,933 | |
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Siemens AG | | | 632,340 | | | | 102,503,911 | |
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Siemens Healthineers AG(b) | | | 2,640,507 | | | | 175,544,272 | |
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India-3.36% | | | | | | | | |
Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd.(b) | | | 2,336,011 | | | | 109,529,475 | |
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Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 9,719,251 | | | | 327,873,169 | |
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Ireland-2.12% | | | | | | | | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 1,457,424 | | | | 275,682,879 | |
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Italy-1.63% | | | | | | | | |
Davide Campari-Milano N.V. | | | 14,887,105 | | | | 211,628,834 | |
| |
| | |
Japan-9.11% | | | | | | | | |
Benefit One, Inc.(c) | | | 1,912,800 | | | | 96,742,421 | |
| |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | | 867,400 | | | | 190,101,443 | |
| |
Hitachi Ltd. | | | 1,459,500 | | | | 84,163,862 | |
| |
Hoya Corp. | | | 764,410 | | | | 112,449,890 | |
| |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
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Japan-(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 341,784 | | | $ | 206,099,177 | |
| |
Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | 3,215,100 | | | | 110,604,945 | |
| |
Nidec Corp. | | | 1,530,840 | | | | 169,309,904 | |
| |
Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,030,600 | | | | 154,209,068 | |
| |
Nitori Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 343,300 | | | | 62,995,937 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,186,676,647 | |
| |
| | |
Netherlands-6.72% | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts N.V. | | | 2,897,775 | | | | 159,948,630 | |
| |
Adyen N.V.(a)(b) | | | 76,424 | | | | 230,854,059 | |
| |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 513,320 | | | | 418,197,098 | |
| |
Boskalis Westminster | | | 207,424 | | | | 6,178,163 | |
| |
Shop Apotheke Europe N.V.(a)(b)(c) | | | 391,110 | | | | 59,303,881 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 874,481,831 | |
| |
| | |
New Zealand-1.22% | | | | | | | | |
Xero Ltd.(a) | | | 1,408,792 | | | | 159,329,759 | |
| |
| | |
Spain-1.31% | | | | | | | | |
Amadeus IT Group S.A.(a) | | | 2,201,155 | | | | 147,505,130 | |
| |
Prosegur Cash S.A.(b) | | | 33,755,967 | | | | 23,148,568 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 170,653,698 | |
| |
| | |
Sweden-6.67% | | | | | | | | |
Atlas Copco AB, Class A | | | 3,381,837 | | | | 216,944,500 | |
| |
Epiroc AB, Class A(c) | | | 11,544,117 | | | | 286,795,360 | |
| |
SKF AB, Class B | | | 7,384,811 | | | | 170,770,266 | |
| |
Swedish Match AB | | | 21,943,890 | | | | 193,365,997 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 867,876,123 | |
| |
| | |
Switzerland-6.75% | | | | | | | | |
Barry Callebaut AG | | | 51,618 | | | | 119,654,354 | |
| |
IWG PLC(a) | | | 24,658,239 | | | | 104,667,324 | |
| |
Lonza Group AG | | | 114,214 | | | | 93,804,935 | |
| |
Sika AG | | | 593,850 | | | | 201,501,756 | |
| |
STMicroelectronics N.V. | | | 2,202,189 | | | | 104,467,173 | |
| |
Temenos AG | | | 402,122 | | | | 61,412,374 | |
| |
VAT Group AG(b) | | | 348,319 | | | | 165,943,653 | |
| |
Zur Rose Group AG(a) | | | 75,629 | | | | 26,908,457 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 878,360,026 | |
| |
| | |
Taiwan-1.99% | | | | | | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 12,258,000 | | | | 259,411,696 | |
| |
| | |
United Kingdom-15.83% | | | | | | | | |
Alphawave IP Group PLC(a)(c) | | | 11,934,398 | | | | 32,561,144 | |
| |
boohoo Group PLC(a) | | | 6,417,246 | | | | 15,985,819 | |
| |
Britvic PLC | | | 10,547,500 | | | | 128,255,897 | |
| |
Ceres Power Holdings PLC(a) | | | 4,646,611 | | | | 79,232,749 | |
| |
Compass Group PLC(a) | | | 9,045,592 | | | | 192,133,796 | |
| |
ConvaTec Group PLC(b) | | | 24,922,467 | | | | 72,934,694 | |
| |
Electrocomponents PLC | | | 6,479,056 | | | | 99,860,244 | |
| |
Entain PLC(a) | | | 8,835,208 | | | | 247,891,258 | |
| |
Legal & General Group PLC | | | 24,490,061 | | | | 96,907,476 | |
| |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 1,881,139 | | | | 182,872,924 | |
| |
Melrose Industries PLC | | | 76,900,636 | | | | 165,600,631 | |
| |
Next PLC | | | 2,315,785 | | | | 252,784,359 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
7 Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
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| | Shares | | | Value | |
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United Kingdom-(continued) | |
Ocado Group PLC(a) | | | 10,301,399 | | | $ | 254,380,889 | |
| |
Rightmove PLC | | | 15,072,192 | | | | 142,717,590 | |
| |
Trainline PLC(a)(b) | | | 22,422,626 | | | | 97,285,290 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,061,404,760 | |
| |
| | |
United States-10.24% | | | | | | | | |
Atlassian Corp. PLC, Class A(a) | | | 435,817 | | | | 199,660,842 | |
| |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 515,028 | | | | 346,737,451 | |
| |
Ferguson PLC | | | 1,064,991 | | | | 160,382,250 | |
| |
James Hardie Industries PLC, CDI | | | 6,788,282 | | | | 265,157,119 | |
| |
Medtronic PLC | | | 859,310 | | | | 102,996,897 | |
| |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 985,265 | | | | 259,036,021 | |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,333,970,580 | |
| |
Total Common Stocks & Other Equity Interests (Cost $6,328,888,472) | | | | 12,749,010,398 | |
| |
| | |
Preferred Stocks-0.00% | | | | | | | | |
India-0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., 6.00%, Pfd. (Acquired 07/12/2001-12/22/2011; Cost $0)(d) (Cost $0) | | | 17,213,928 | | | | 473,559 | |
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| | |
Money Market Funds-1.87% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.03%(e)(f) | | | 84,257,016 | | | | 84,257,016 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
Money Market Funds-(continued) | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(e)(f) | | | 62,134,490 | | | $ | 62,153,130 | |
| |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class, 0.01%(e)(f) | | | 96,293,733 | | | | 96,293,733 | |
| |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $242,703,963) | | | | | | | 242,703,879 | |
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES (excluding Investments purchased with cash collateral from securities on loan)-99.78% (Cost $6,571,592,435) | | | | 12,992,187,836 | |
| |
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Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan | |
Money Market Funds-2.33% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund, 0.02%(e)(f)(g) | | | 90,872,592 | | | | 90,872,592 | |
| |
Invesco Private Prime Fund, 0.11%(e)(f)(g) | | | 211,951,267 | | | | 212,036,049 | |
| |
Total Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities On Loan (Cost $302,908,639) | | | | 302,908,641 | |
| |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES-102.11% (Cost $6,874,501,074) | | | | 13,295,096,477 | |
| |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES-(2.11)% | | | | (274,292,640 | ) |
| |
NET ASSETS-100.00% | | | | | | $ | 13,020,803,837 | |
| |
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
CDI - CREST Depository Interest
Pfd. - Preferred
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security purchased or received in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The security may be resold pursuant to an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, typically to qualified institutional buyers. The aggregate value of these securities at October 31, 2021 was $1,097,576,814, which represented 8.43% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security was out on loan at October 31, 2021. |
(d) | Restricted security. The value of this security at October 31, 2021 represented less than 1% of the Fund’s Net Assets. |
(e) | Affiliated issuer. The issuer and/or the Fund is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd., or is affiliated by having an investment adviser that is under common control of Invesco Ltd. The table below shows the Fund’s transactions in, and earnings from, its investments in affiliates for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021. |
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| | Value October 31, 2020 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Value October 31, 2021 | | | Dividend Income | |
Investments in Affiliated Money Market Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class | | $ | 65,131,259 | | | $ | 902,240,213 | | | $ | (883,114,456 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 84,257,016 | | | $ | 18,223 | |
Invesco Liquid Assets Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 46,513,152 | | | | 644,358,151 | | | | (628,718,149 | ) | | | 4,177 | | | | (4,201) | | | | 62,153,130 | | | | 14,579 | |
Invesco Treasury Portfolio, Institutional Class | | | 74,435,724 | | | | 1,031,131,673 | | | | (1,009,273,664 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 96,293,733 | | | | 8,461 | |
Investments Purchased with Cash Collateral from Securities on Loan: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Private Government Fund | | | - | | | | 337,166,727 | | | | (246,294,135 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 90,872,592 | | | | 1,149* | |
Invesco Private Prime Fund | | | - | | | | 542,874,497 | | | | (330,838,484 | ) | | | 2 | | | | 34 | | | | 212,036,049 | | | | 16,737* | |
Total | | $ | 186,080,135 | | | $ | 3,457,771,261 | | | $ | (3,098,238,888 | ) | | $ | 4,179 | | | $ | (4,167) | | | $ | 545,612,520 | | | $ | 59,149 | |
| * | Represents the income earned on the investment of cash collateral, which is included in securities lending income on the Statement of Operations. Does not include rebates and fees paid to lending agent or premiums received from borrowers, if any. |
(f) | The rate shown is the 7-day SEC standardized yield as of October 31, 2021. |
(g) | The security has been segregated to satisfy the commitment to return the cash collateral received in securities lending transactions upon the borrower’s return of the securities loaned. See Note 1J. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
8 Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
| |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Cost $6,328,888,472)* | | $ | 12,749,483,957 | |
| |
Investments in affiliated money market funds, at value (Cost $545,612,602) | | | 545,612,520 | |
| |
Cash | | | 20,000,000 | |
| |
Foreign currencies, at value (Cost $2,683,119) | | | 2,676,373 | |
| |
Receivable for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 6,472,711 | |
| |
Fund shares sold | | | 6,278,563 | |
| |
Dividends | | | 41,219,087 | |
| |
Interest | | | 3,368,831 | |
| |
Investment for trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 678,191 | |
| |
Other assets | | | 93,432 | |
| |
Total assets | | | 13,375,883,665 | |
| |
| |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 9,495,553 | |
| |
Fund shares reacquired | | | 8,026,927 | |
| |
Accrued foreign taxes | | | 12,661,185 | |
| |
Collateral upon return of securities loaned | | | 302,908,639 | |
| |
Accrued fees to affiliates | | | 4,342,847 | |
| |
Accrued trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 74,429 | |
| |
Accrued other operating expenses | | | 4,432,057 | |
| |
IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims | | | 12,460,000 | |
| |
Trustee deferred compensation and retirement plans | | | 678,191 | |
| |
Total liabilities | | | 355,079,828 | |
| |
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding | | $ | 13,020,803,837 | |
| |
| |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | $ | 5,083,753,914 | |
| |
Distributable earnings | | | 7,937,049,923 | |
| |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,680,415,267 | |
| |
Class C | | $ | 150,109,672 | |
| |
Class R | | $ | 311,920,317 | |
| |
Class Y | | $ | 5,009,610,084 | |
| |
Class R5 | | $ | 44,233,487 | |
| |
Class R6 | | $ | 5,824,515,010 | |
| |
|
Shares outstanding, no par value, with an unlimited number of shares authorized: | |
| |
Class A | | | 31,915,483 | |
| |
Class C | | | 3,070,720 | |
| |
Class R | | | 6,085,411 | |
| |
Class Y | | | 95,593,465 | |
| |
Class R5 | | | 837,154 | |
| |
Class R6 | | | 111,067,035 | |
| |
Class A: | | | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 52.65 | |
| |
Maximum offering price per share (Net asset value of $52.65 ÷ 94.50%) | | $ | 55.71 | |
| |
Class C: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 48.88 | |
| |
Class R: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 51.26 | |
| |
Class Y: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 52.41 | |
| |
Class R5: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 52.84 | |
| |
Class R6: | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 52.44 | |
| |
* | At October 31, 2021, securities with an aggregate value of $284,919,118 were on loan to brokers. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
9 Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Statement of Operations
For the year ended October 31, 2021
| | | | |
Investment income: | | | | |
| |
Interest | | $ | 5,934,295 | |
| |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $12,687,101) | | | 110,591,431 | |
| |
Dividends from affiliates (includes securities lending income of $315,859) | | | 357,122 | |
| |
Foreign withholding tax claims | | | 36,528,193 | |
| |
Less: IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims | | | (12,460,000 | ) |
| |
Total investment income | | | 140,951,041 | |
| |
| |
Expenses: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 83,146,800 | |
| |
Administrative services fees | | | 1,808,744 | |
| |
Custodian fees | | | 1,317,795 | |
| |
Distribution fees: | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,124,284 | |
| |
Class C | | | 1,726,717 | |
| |
Class R | | | 1,541,639 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – A, C, R and Y | | | 10,987,294 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – R5 | | | 3,233 | |
| |
Transfer agent fees – R6 | | | 546,895 | |
| |
Trustees’ and officers’ fees and benefits | | | 139,954 | |
| |
Registration and filing fees | | | 193,935 | |
| |
Reports to shareholders | | | 710,714 | |
| |
Professional services fees | | | 304,412 | |
| |
Other | | | 324,166 | |
| |
Total expenses | | | 106,876,582 | |
| |
Less: Fees waived, expenses reimbursed and/or expense offset arrangement(s) | | | (289,613 | ) |
| |
Net expenses | | | 106,586,969 | |
| |
Net investment income | | | 34,364,072 | |
| |
| |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $124) | | | 1,750,440,098 | |
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | (4,167 | ) |
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (204,741 | ) |
| |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | 56,444 | |
| |
| | | 1,750,287,634 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Unaffiliated investment securities (net of foreign taxes of $12,661,185) | | | 1,754,766,218 | |
| |
Affiliated investment securities | | | 4,179 | |
| |
Foreign currencies | | | (626,599 | ) |
| |
| | | 1,754,143,798 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 3,504,431,432 | |
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 3,538,795,504 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
10 Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
For the years ended October 31, 2021 and 2020
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
| |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 34,364,072 | | | $ | 28,786,139 | |
| |
Net realized gain | | | 1,750,287,634 | | | | 2,271,347,718 | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,754,143,798 | | | | (1,042,368,332 | ) |
| |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,538,795,504 | | | | 1,257,765,525 | |
| |
| | |
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (216,288,299 | ) | | | (14,967,695 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (28,578,549 | ) | | | (389,252 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | (40,236,467 | ) | | | (2,024,284 | ) |
| |
Class Y | | | (629,263,155 | ) | | | (66,722,610 | ) |
| |
Class R5 | | | (1,827 | ) | | | (136 | ) |
| |
Class R6 | | | (802,185,808 | ) | | | (92,899,212 | ) |
| |
Total distributions from distributable earnings | | | (1,716,554,105 | ) | | | (177,003,189 | ) |
| |
| | |
Share transactions–net: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (27,064,427 | ) | | | (416,354,710 | ) |
| |
Class C | | | (56,111,542 | ) | | | (75,863,463 | ) |
| |
Class R | | | 7,587,661 | | | | (75,420,935 | ) |
| |
Class Y | | | 196,572,161 | | | | (2,263,086,692 | ) |
| |
Class R5 | | | 41,876,871 | | | | – | |
| |
Class R6 | | | (489,898,392 | ) | | | (2,408,915,153 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | | | (327,037,668 | ) | | | (5,239,640,953 | ) |
| |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,495,203,731 | | | | (4,158,878,617 | ) |
| |
| | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of year | | | 11,525,600,106 | | | | 15,684,478,723 | |
| |
End of year | | $ | 13,020,803,837 | | | $ | 11,525,600,106 | |
| |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
11 Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
The following schedule presents financial highlights for a share of the Fund outstanding throughout the periods indicated.
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| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | | Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income | | | Distributions from net realized gains | | | Total distributions | | | Net asset value, end of period | | | Total return(b) | | | Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets with fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed | | | Ratio of expenses to average net assets without fee waivers and/or expenses absorbed(c) | | | Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | Portfolio turnover (d) | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | $ | 45.87 | | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | – | | | $ | (6.95 | ) | | $ | (6.95 | ) | | $ | 52.65 | | | | 32.14 | % | | $ | 1,680,415 | | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 18 | % |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 41.74 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 4.53 | | | | 4.51 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 45.87 | | | | 10.84 | | | | 1,472,093 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.13 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 22 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 37.08 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 4.71 | | | | 5.04 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 41.74 | | | | 13.75 | | | | 1,746,483 | | | | 1.10 | (e) | | | 1.10 | (e) | | | 0.93 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 43.71 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (6.71 | ) | | | (6.37 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 37.08 | | | | (14.66 | ) | | | 2,146,246 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 34.34 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 9.38 | | | | 9.73 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 43.71 | | | | 28.61 | | | | 3,249,744 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 37.14 | | | | 0.38 | | | | (2.87 | ) | | | (2.49 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 34.34 | | | | (6.73 | ) | | | 4,253,937 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 9 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 43.30 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 12.88 | | | | 12.53 | | | | – | | | | (6.95 | ) | | | (6.95 | ) | | | 48.88 | | | | 31.15 | | | | 150,110 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.85 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 39.42 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 4.28 | | | | 3.95 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 43.30 | | | | 10.02 | | | | 184,361 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 1.88 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 22 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 34.97 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 4.46 | | | | 4.52 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 39.42 | | | | 12.95 | | | | 241,807 | | | | 1.85 | (e) | | | 1.85 | (e) | | | 0.18 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 41.29 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (6.34 | ) | | | (6.32 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 34.97 | | | | (15.31 | ) | | | 345,228 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 32.44 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 8.94 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 41.29 | | | | 27.64 | | | | 468,753 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 35.10 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (2.70 | ) | | | (2.60 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 32.44 | | | | (7.42 | ) | | | 453,990 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 9 | |
Class R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 44.92 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 13.41 | | | | 13.29 | | | | – | | | | (6.95 | ) | | | (6.95 | ) | | | 51.26 | | | | 31.80 | | | | 311,920 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.35 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 40.88 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 4.44 | | | | 4.31 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 44.92 | | | | 10.58 | | | | 263,106 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.38 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 22 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 36.32 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 4.85 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 40.88 | | | | 13.47 | | | | 313,081 | | | | 1.35 | (e) | | | 1.35 | (e) | | | 0.68 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 42.86 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (6.58 | ) | | | (6.35 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 36.32 | | | | (14.88 | ) | | | 377,926 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 33.70 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 9.25 | | | | 9.46 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 42.86 | | | | 28.31 | | | | 486,089 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 36.44 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (2.79 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 33.70 | | | | (6.96 | ) | | | 390,589 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 9 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 45.63 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 13.65 | | | | 13.78 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (6.95 | ) | | | (7.00 | ) | | | 52.41 | | | | 32.46 | | | | 5,009,610 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 41.51 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 4.52 | | | | 4.60 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 45.63 | | | | 11.13 | | | | 4,132,110 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 22 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 36.92 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 4.67 | | | | 5.09 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 41.51 | | | | 14.01 | | | | 5,993,234 | | | | 0.85 | (e) | | | 0.85 | (e) | | | 1.18 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 43.55 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (6.69 | ) | | | (6.25 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 36.92 | | | | (14.47 | ) | | | 9,329,538 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 34.23 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 9.37 | | | | 9.78 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 43.55 | | | | 28.96 | | | | 12,543,811 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 37.01 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (2.85 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 34.23 | | | | (6.49 | ) | | | 9,929,295 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 9 | |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 45.97 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 13.76 | | | | 13.96 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (6.95 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | 52.84 | | | | 32.66 | | | | 44,233 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 41.80 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 4.70 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 45.97 | | | | 11.29 | | | | 12 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 22 | |
Period ended 10/31/19(f) | | | 38.79 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 3.01 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 41.80 | | | | 7.76 | | | | 11 | | | | 0.74 | (e) | | | 0.74 | (e) | | | 1.29 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Year ended 10/31/21 | | | 45.67 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 13.66 | | | | 13.86 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (6.95 | ) | | | (7.09 | ) | | | 52.44 | | | | 32.66 | | | | 5,824,515 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 10/31/20 | | | 41.55 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 4.52 | | | | 4.67 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 45.67 | | | | 11.29 | | | | 5,473,919 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 22 | |
Eleven months ended 10/31/19 | | | 36.98 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 4.67 | | | | 5.15 | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | 41.55 | | | | 14.18 | | | | 7,389,864 | | | | 0.69 | (e) | | | 0.69 | (e) | | | 1.34 | (e) | | | 10 | |
Year ended 11/30/18 | | | 43.62 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (6.69 | ) | | | (6.18 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 36.98 | | | | (14.32 | ) | | | 8,682,910 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 18 | |
Year ended 11/30/17 | | | 34.31 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 9.40 | | | | 9.85 | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 43.62 | | | | 29.14 | | | | 10,542,873 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 22 | |
Year ended 11/30/16 | | | 37.09 | | | | 0.49 | | | | (2.81 | ) | | | (2.32 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 34.31 | | | | (6.31 | ) | | | 6,435,502 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 9 | |
(a) | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. Does not include sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(c) | Does not include indirect expenses from affiliated fund fees and expenses of 0.00% for the eleven months ended October 31, 2019 and the years ended November 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
(d) | Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(f) | Commencement date after the close of business on May 24, 2019. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
October 31, 2021
NOTE 1–Significant Accounting Policies
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) is a series portfolio of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”). The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end series management investment company authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to the Fund. Matters affecting the Fund or each class will be voted on exclusively by the shareholders of the Fund or each class.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund currently consists of six different classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6. Class Y shares are available only to certain investors. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge unless certain waiver criteria are met. Under certain circumstances, load waived shares may be subject to contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”). Class C shares are sold with a CDSC. Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares are sold at net asset value. Class C shares held for eight years after purchase are eligible for automatic conversion into Class A shares of the same Fund (the “Conversion Feature”). The automatic conversion pursuant to the Conversion Feature will generally occur at the end of the month following the eighth anniversary after a purchase of Class C shares.
The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies.
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations - Securities, including restricted securities, are valued according to the following policy.
A security listed or traded on an exchange (except convertible securities) is valued at its last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded, or lacking any sales or official closing price on a particular day, the security may be valued at the closing bid price on that day. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market are valued based on prices furnished by independent pricing services or market makers. When such securities are valued by an independent pricing service they may be considered fair valued. Futures contracts are valued at the final settlement price set by an exchange on which they are principally traded. Listed options are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices from the exchange on which they are principally traded. Options not listed on an exchange are valued by an independent source at the mean between the last bid and asked prices. For purposes of determining net asset value (“NAV”) per share, futures and option contracts generally are valued 15 minutes after the close of the customary trading session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).
Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end-of-day net asset value per share. Investments in open-end and closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price or official closing price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.
Debt obligations (including convertible securities) and unlisted equities are fair valued using an evaluated quote provided by an independent pricing service. Evaluated quotes provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, developments related to specific securities, dividend rate (for unlisted equities), yield (for debt obligations), quality, type of issue, coupon rate (for debt obligations), maturity (for debt obligations), individual trading characteristics and other market data. Pricing services generally value debt obligations assuming orderly transactions of institutional round lot size, but a fund may hold or transact in the same securities in smaller, odd lot sizes. Odd lots often trade at lower prices than institutional round lots. Debt obligations are subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition, all debt obligations involve some risk of default with respect to interest and/or principal payments.
Foreign securities’ (including foreign exchange contracts) prices are converted into U.S. dollar amounts using the applicable exchange rates as of the close of the NYSE. If market quotations are available and reliable for foreign exchange-traded equity securities, the securities will be valued at the market quotations. Because trading hours for certain foreign securities end before the close of the NYSE, closing market quotations may become unreliable. If between the time trading ends on a particular security and the close of the customary trading session on the NYSE, events occur that the investment adviser determines are significant and make the closing price unreliable, the Fund may fair value the security. If the event is likely to have affected the closing price of the security, the security will be valued at fair value in good faith using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Adjustments to closing prices to reflect fair value may also be based on a screening process of an independent pricing service to indicate the degree of certainty, based on historical data, that the closing price in the principal market where a foreign security trades is not the current value as of the close of the NYSE. Foreign securities’ prices meeting the approved degree of certainty that the price is not reflective of current value will be priced at the indication of fair value from the independent pricing service. Multiple factors may be considered by the independent pricing service in determining adjustments to reflect fair value and may include information relating to sector indices, American Depositary Receipts and domestic and foreign index futures. Foreign securities may have additional risks including exchange rate changes, potential for sharply devalued currencies and high inflation, political and economic upheaval, the relative lack of issuer information, relatively low market liquidity and the potential lack of strict financial and accounting controls and standards.
Securities for which market prices are not provided by any of the above methods may be valued based upon quotes furnished by independent sources. The last bid price may be used to value equity securities. The mean between the last bid and asked prices is used to value debt obligations, including corporate loans.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or became unreliable are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the Trust’s officers following procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Issuer specific events, market trends, bid/asked quotes of brokers and information providers and other market data may be reviewed in the course of making a good faith determination of a security’s fair value.
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to interest rate risk, meaning the risk that the prices will generally fall as interest rates rise and, conversely, the prices will generally rise as interest rates fall. Specific securities differ in their sensitivity to changes in interest rates depending on their individual characteristics. Changes in interest rates may result in increased market volatility, which may affect the value and/or liquidity of certain Fund investments.
Valuations change in response to many factors including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of the issuer’s assets, general market conditions which are not specifically related to the particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for revenues or corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, regional or global instability, natural or environmental disasters, widespread disease or other public health issues, war, acts of terrorism or adverse investor sentiment generally and market liquidity. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
B. | Securities Transactions and Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or losses on sales are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities sold. Interest income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on an accrual basis from settlement date and includes coupon interest and amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities as applicable. Dividend income (net of withholding tax, if any) is recorded on the ex-dividend date. |
The Fund may periodically participate in litigation related to Fund investments. As such, the Fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received are included in the Statement of Operations as realized gain (loss) for investments no longer held and as unrealized gain (loss) for investments still held.
Brokerage commissions and mark ups are considered transaction costs and are recorded as an increase to the cost basis of securities purchased and/or a reduction of proceeds on a sale of securities. Such transaction costs are included in the determination of net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investment
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securities reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on securities per share in the Financial Highlights. Transaction costs are included in the calculation of the Fund’s net asset value and, accordingly, they reduce the Fund’s total returns. These transaction costs are not considered operating expenses and are not reflected in net investment income reported in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Changes in Net Assets, or the net investment income per share and the ratios of expenses and net investment income reported in the Financial Highlights, nor are they limited by any expense limitation arrangements between the Fund and the investment adviser.
The Fund allocates income and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses to a class based on the relative net assets of each class.
C. | Country Determination - For the purposes of making investment selection decisions and presentation in the Schedule of Investments, the investment adviser may determine the country in which an issuer is located and/or credit risk exposure based on various factors. These factors include the laws of the country under which the issuer is organized, where the issuer maintains a principal office, the country in which the issuer derives 50% or more of its total revenues and the country that has the primary market for the issuer’s securities, as well as other criteria. Among the other criteria that may be evaluated for making this determination are the country in which the issuer maintains 50% or more of its assets, the type of security, financial guarantees and enhancements, the nature of the collateral and the sponsor organization. Country of issuer and/or credit risk exposure has been determined to be the United States of America, unless otherwise noted. |
D. | Distributions - Distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gain, if any, are generally declared and paid annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Fund may elect to treat a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as distributions for federal income tax purposes. |
E. | Federal Income Taxes - The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Internal Revenue Code”), necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and to distribute substantially all of the Fund’s taxable earnings to shareholders. As such, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes on otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gain) that is distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes is recorded in the financial statements. |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained. Management has analyzed the Fund’s uncertain tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions. Management is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Fund files tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and certain other jurisdictions. Generally, the Fund is subject to examinations by such taxing authorities for up to three years after the filing of the return for the tax period.
F. | Foreign Withholding Taxes - The Fund is subject to foreign withholding tax imposed by certain foreign countries in which the Fund may invest. Withholding taxes are incurred on certain foreign dividends and are accrued at the time the dividend is recognized based on applicable foreign tax laws. The Fund may file withholding tax refunds in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund will record a receivable for such tax refunds based on several factors including; an assessment of a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims, administrative practices and payment history. Any receivables recorded will be shown under receivables for Tax reclaims on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
As a result of recent court rulings in certain countries across the European Union, tax refunds for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries have been received. These tax refund payments are reflected as Foreign withholding tax claims in the Statement of Operations, and any related interest is included in Interest income. The Fund may incur fees paid to third party providers that assist in the recovery of the tax reclaims. These fees are reflected on the Statement of Operations as Professional fees, if any. In the event tax refunds received by the Fund during the fiscal year exceed the foreign withholding taxes paid by the Fund for the year, and the Fund previously passed foreign tax credits on to its shareholders, the Fund intends to enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service in order to pay the associated liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received refunds in excess of the foreign tax paid during the year and has recorded the estimated liability as a reduction to income which is reflected as IRS closing agreement fees for foreign withholding tax claims on the Statement of Operations.
G. | Expenses - Fees provided for under the Rule 12b-1 plan of a particular class of the Fund are charged to the operations of such class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses attributable to Class R5 and Class R6 are allocated based on relative net assets of Class R5 and Class R6. Sub-accounting fees attributable to Class R5 are charged to the operations of the class. Transfer agency fees and expenses and other shareholder recordkeeping fees and expenses relating to all other classes are allocated among those classes based on relative net assets. All other expenses are allocated among the classes based on relative net assets. |
H. | Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period including estimates and assumptions related to taxation. Actual results could differ from those estimates by a significant amount. In addition, the Fund monitors for material events or transactions that may occur or become known after the period-end date and before the date the financial statements are released to print. |
I. | Indemnifications - Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust is indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts, including the Fund’s servicing agreements, that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. The risk of material loss as a result of such indemnification claims is considered remote. |
J. | Securities Lending - The Fund may lend portfolio securities having a market value up to one-third of the Fund’s total assets. Such loans are secured by collateral equal to no less than the market value of the loaned securities determined daily by the securities lending provider. Such collateral will be cash or debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its sponsored agencies. Cash collateral received in connection with these loans is invested in short-term money market instruments or affiliated, unregistered investment companies that comply with Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act and money market funds (collectively, “affiliated money market funds”) and is shown as such on the Schedule of Investments. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. When loaning securities, the Fund retains certain benefits of owning the securities, including the economic equivalent of dividends or interest generated by the security. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if, and to the extent that, the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower failed to return the securities. The securities loaned are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Fund. Upon termination, the borrower will return to the Fund the securities loaned and the Fund will return the collateral. Upon the failure of the borrower to return the securities, collateral may be liquidated and the securities may be purchased on the open market to replace the loaned securities. The Fund could experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral and the securities may lose value during the delay which could result in potential losses to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Dividends received on cash collateral investments for securities lending transactions, which are net of compensation to counterparties, are included in Dividends from affiliated money market funds on the Statement of Operations. The aggregate value of securities out on loan, if any, is shown as a footnote on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
On September 29, 2021, the Board of Trustees appointed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (the “Adviser” or “Invesco”) to serve as an affiliated securities lending agent for the Fund. Prior to September 29, 2021, the Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) served as the sole securities lending agent for the Fund under the securities lending program. BNYM also continues to serve as a lending agent. To the extent the Fund utilizes the Adviser as an affiliated securities lending agent, the Fund
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conducts its securities lending in accordance with, and in reliance upon, no-action letters issued by the SEC staff that provide guidance on how an affiliate may act as a direct agent lender and receive compensation for those services in a manner consistent with the federal securities laws. For the year ended October 31, 2021, there were no securities lending transactions with the Adviser.
K. | Foreign Currency Translations - Foreign currency is valued at the close of the NYSE based on quotations posted by banks and major currency dealers. Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities (net of foreign taxes withheld on disposition) and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. The Fund does not separately account for the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. The combined results of changes in foreign exchange rates and the fluctuation of market prices on investments (net of estimated foreign tax withholding) are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments in the Statement of Operations. Reported net realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from (1) sales of foreign currencies, (2) currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and (3) the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign currency gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal period end, resulting from changes in exchange rates. |
The Fund may invest in foreign securities, which may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Fund invests and are shown in the Statement of Operations.
L. | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts - The Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (i.e. for prompt delivery and settlement) basis, or through forward foreign currency contracts, to manage or minimize currency or exchange rate risk. |
The Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in order to “lock in” the U.S. dollar price of that security, or the Fund may also enter into forward foreign currency contracts that do not provide for physical settlement of the two currencies, but instead are settled by a single cash payment calculated as the difference between the agreed upon exchange rate and the spot rate at settlement based upon an agreed upon notional amount (non-deliverable forwards). The Fund will set aside liquid assets in an amount equal to the daily mark-to-market obligation for forward foreign currency contracts.
A forward foreign currency contract is an obligation between two parties (“Counterparties”) to purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future date. The use of forward foreign currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the price of the underlying securities the Fund owns or intends to acquire but establishes a rate of exchange in advance. Fluctuations in the value of these contracts are measured by the difference in the contract date and reporting date exchange rates and are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, realized gains (losses) are recorded. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on the contracts are included in the Statement of Operations. The primary risks associated with forward foreign currency contracts include failure of the Counterparty to meet the terms of the contract and the value of the foreign currency changing unfavorably. These risks may be in excess of the amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
M. | Other Risks - Emerging markets (also referred to as developing markets) are generally subject to greater market volatility, political, social and economic instability, uncertainty regarding the existence of trading markets and more governmental limitations on foreign investment than more developed markets. In addition, companies operating in emerging markets may be subject to lower trading volume and greater price fluctuations than companies in more developed markets. Securities law in many emerging market countries is relatively new and unsettled. Therefore, laws regarding foreign investment in emerging market securities, securities regulation, title to securities, and shareholder rights may change quickly and unpredictably. In addition, the enforcement of systems of taxation at federal, regional and local levels in emerging market countries may be inconsistent, and subject to sudden change. Other risks of investing in emerging markets securities may include additional transaction costs, delays in settlement procedures, and lack of timely information. |
N. | COVID-19 Risk - The COVID-19 strain of coronavirus has resulted in instances of market closures and dislocations, extreme volatility, liquidity constraints and increased trading costs. Efforts to contain its spread have resulted in travel restrictions, disruptions of healthcare systems, business operations and supply chains, layoffs, lower consumer demand, and defaults, among other significant economic impacts that have disrupted global economic activity across many industries. Such economic impacts may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks locally or globally. |
The ongoing effects of COVID-19 are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on the Fund’s performance.
NOTE 2–Advisory Fees and Other Fees Paid to Affiliates
The Trust has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund accrues daily and pays monthly an advisory fee to the Adviser based on the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
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Average Daily Net Assets* | | Rate | |
| |
First $ 250 million | | | 0.800% | |
| |
Next $250 million | | | 0.770% | |
| |
Next $500 million | | | 0.750% | |
| |
Next $1 billion | | | 0.690% | |
| |
Next $3 billion | | | 0.670% | |
| |
Next $5 billion | | | 0.650% | |
| |
Next $10 billion | | | 0.630% | |
| |
Next $10 billion | | | 0.610% | |
| |
Over $30 billion | | | 0.590% | |
| |
* | The advisory fee paid by the Fund shall be reduced by any amounts paid by the Fund under the administrative services agreement with the Adviser. |
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the effective advisory fee rate incurred by the Fund was 0.65%.
Under the terms of a master sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and each of Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory agreements with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited (collectively, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”) the Adviser, not the Fund, will pay 40% of the fees paid to the Adviser to any such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s) that provide(s) discretionary investment management services to the Fund based on the percentage of assets allocated to such Affiliated Sub-Adviser(s). Invesco has also entered into a sub-advisory agreement with OppenheimerFunds, Inc. to provide discretionary management services to the Fund.
Effective June 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2022, to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses of all shares to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement (excluding certain items discussed below) of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 2.25% 3.00%, 2.50%, 2.00%, 2.00% and 2.00%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the
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“expense limits”). Prior to June 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements of Invesco Cash Reserve, Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares to 1.10%, 1.85%, 1.35%, 0.85%, 0.74% and 0.69%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account, and could cause the total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement to exceed the numbers reflected above: (1) interest; (2) taxes; (3) dividend expense on short sales; (4) extraordinary or non-routine items, including litigation expenses; and (5) expenses that the Fund has incurred but did not actually pay because of an expense offset arrangement. Unless Invesco continues the fee waiver agreement, it will terminate on June 30, 2022. During its term, the fee waiver agreement cannot be terminated or amended to increase the expense limits or reduce the advisory fee waiver without approval of the Board of Trustees.
Further, the Adviser has contractually agreed, through at least June 30, 2023, to waive the advisory fee payable by the Fund in an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fees the Adviser receives from the affiliated money market funds on investments by the Fund of uninvested cash in such affiliated money market funds.
For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser waived advisory fees of $110,823 and reimbursed class level expenses of $0, $0, $0, $0, $0 and $175,344 of Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares, respectively.
The Trust has entered into a master administrative services agreement with Invesco pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay Invesco for certain administrative costs incurred in providing accounting services to the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Administrative services fees. Invesco has entered into a sub-administration agreement whereby State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) serves as fund accountant and provides certain administrative services to the Fund. Pursuant to a custody agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund, SSB also serves as the Fund’s custodian.
The Trust has entered into a transfer agency and service agreement with Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (“IIS”) pursuant to which the Fund has agreed to pay IIS a fee for providing transfer agency and shareholder services to the Fund and reimburse IIS for certain expenses incurred by IIS in the course of providing such services. IIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. All fees payable by IIS to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services or sub-accounting services are charged back to the Fund, subject to certain limitations approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the agreement are shown in the Statement of Operations as Transfer agent fees.
The Trust has entered into master distribution agreements with Invesco Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) to serve as the distributor for the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y, Class R5 and Class R6 shares of the Fund. The Trust has adopted plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares (collectively, the “Plans”). The Fund, pursuant to the Class A Plan, reimburses IDI for its allocated share of expenses incurred for the period, up to a maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The Fund, pursuant to the Class C and Class R Plans, pays IDI compensation at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets of Class R shares. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. Of the Plan payments, up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of each class of shares may be paid to furnish continuing personal shareholder services to customers who purchase and own shares of such classes. Any amounts not paid as a service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales charges, that may be paid by any class of shares of the Fund. For the year ended October 31, 2021, expenses incurred under the Plans are shown in the Statement of Operations as Distribution fees.
Front-end sales commissions and CDSC (collectively, the “sales charges”) are not recorded as expenses of the Fund. Front-end sales commissions are deducted from proceeds from the sales of Fund shares prior to investment in Class A shares of the Fund. CDSC are deducted from redemption proceeds prior to remittance to the shareholder. During the year ended October 31, 2021, IDI advised the Fund that IDI retained $114,419 in front-end sales commissions from the sale of Class A shares and $6,195 and $3,648 from Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for CDSC imposed upon redemptions by shareholders.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are officers and directors of the Adviser, IIS and/or IDI.
NOTE 3–Additional Valuation Information
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, under current market conditions. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation methods, giving the highest priority to readily available unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical assets (Level 1) and the lowest priority to significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), generally when market prices are not readily available or are unreliable. Based on the valuation inputs, the securities or other investments are tiered into one of three levels. Changes in valuation methods may result in transfers in or out of an investment’s assigned level:
| Level 1 - | Prices are determined using quoted prices in an active market for identical assets. |
| Level 2 - | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs. Observable inputs are inputs that other market participants may use in pricing a security. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, loss severities, default rates, discount rates, volatilities and others. |
| Level 3 - | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs. In situations where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable (for example, when there is little or no market activity for an investment at the end of the period), unobservable inputs may be used. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in determining fair value of the securities or instruments and would be based on the best available information. |
The following is a summary of the tiered valuation input levels, as of October 31, 2021. The level assigned to the securities valuations may not be an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in those securities. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may materially differ from the value received upon actual sale of those investments.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments in Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | – | | | | $ 166,433,710 | | | | $– | | | | $ 166,433,710 | |
Belgium | | | 26,558,423 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 26,558,423 | |
Canada | | | 589,229,874 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 589,229,874 | |
Denmark | | | 85,916,477 | | | | 321,875,232 | | | | – | | | | 407,791,709 | |
France | | | – | | | | 2,067,066,805 | | | | – | | | | 2,067,066,805 | |
Germany | | | – | | | | 775,050,400 | | | | – | | | | 775,050,400 | |
India | | | 473,559 | | | | 437,402,644 | | | | – | | | | 437,876,203 | |
Ireland | | | – | | | | 275,682,879 | | | | – | | | | 275,682,879 | |
Italy | | | – | | | | 211,628,834 | | | | – | | | | 211,628,834 | |
Japan | | | – | | | | 1,186,676,647 | | | | – | | | | 1,186,676,647 | |
Netherlands | | | – | | | | 874,481,831 | | | | – | | | | 874,481,831 | |
New Zealand | | | – | | | | 159,329,759 | | | | – | | | | 159,329,759 | |
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Spain | | $ | – | | | $ | 170,653,698 | | | | $– | | | $ | 170,653,698 | |
Sweden | | | – | | | | 867,876,123 | | | | – | | | | 867,876,123 | |
Switzerland | | | – | | | | 878,360,026 | | | | – | | | | 878,360,026 | |
Taiwan | | | – | | | | 259,411,696 | | | | – | | | | 259,411,696 | |
United Kingdom | | | 1,182,068,739 | | | | 879,336,021 | | | | – | | | | 2,061,404,760 | |
United States | | | 908,431,211 | | | | 425,539,369 | | | | – | | | | 1,333,970,580 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 242,703,879 | | | | 302,908,641 | | | | – | | | | 545,612,520 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 3,035,382,162 | | | $ | 10,259,714,315 | | | | $– | | | $ | 13,295,096,477 | |
NOTE 4–Derivative Investments
The Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) under which a fund may trade OTC derivatives. An OTC transaction entered into under an ISDA Master Agreement typically involves a collateral posting arrangement, payment netting provisions and close-out netting provisions. These netting provisions allow for reduction of credit risk through netting of contractual obligations. The enforceability of the netting provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement depends on the governing law of the ISDA Master Agreement, among other factors.
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset OTC derivative assets or liabilities that are subject to ISDA Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Effect of Derivative Investments for the year ended October 31, 2021
The table below summarizes the gains (losses) on derivative investments, detailed by primary risk exposure, recognized in earnings during the period:
| | | | |
| | Location of Gain on Statement of Operations | |
| | Currency Risk | |
Realized Gain: | | | | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | $56,444 | |
|
The table below summarizes the average notional value of derivatives held during the period. | |
| |
| | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Average notional value | | | $949,703 | |
NOTE 5–Expense Offset Arrangement(s)
The expense offset arrangement is comprised of transfer agency credits which result from balances in demand deposit accounts used by the transfer agent for clearing shareholder transactions. For the year ended October 31, 2021, the Fund received credits from this arrangement, which resulted in the reduction of the Fund’s total expenses of $3,446.
NOTE 6–Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits
Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to pay remuneration to certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund. Trustees have the option to defer compensation payable by the Fund, and Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits also include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such deferred compensation amounts. Those Trustees who defer compensation have the option to select various Invesco Funds in which their deferral accounts shall be deemed to be invested. Finally, certain current Trustees were eligible to participate in a retirement plan that provided for benefits to be paid upon retirement to Trustees over a period of time based on the number of years of service. The Fund may have certain former Trustees who also participate in a retirement plan and receive benefits under such plan. Trustees’ and Officers’ Fees and Benefits include amounts accrued by the Fund to fund such retirement benefits. Obligations under the deferred compensation and retirement plans represent unsecured claims against the general assets of the Fund.
NOTE 7–Cash Balances
The Fund is permitted to temporarily carry a negative or overdrawn balance in its account with State Street Bank and Trust Company, the custodian bank. Such balances, if any at period-end, are shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the payable caption Amount due custodian. To compensate the custodian bank for such overdrafts, the overdrawn Fund may either (1) leave funds as a compensating balance in the account so the custodian bank can be compensated by earning the additional interest; or (2) compensate by paying the custodian bank at a rate agreed upon by the custodian bank and Invesco, not to exceed the contractually agreed upon rate.
NOTE 8–Distributions to Shareholders and Tax Components of Net Assets
Tax Character of Distributions to Shareholders Paid During the Fiscal Years Ended October 31, 2021 and 2020 :
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Ordinary income* | | | $ 20,197,986 | | | $ | 177,003,189 | |
Long-term capital gain | | | 1,696,356,119 | | | | – | |
Total distributions | | $ | 1,716,554,105 | | | $ | 177,003,189 | |
* | Includes short-term capital gain distributions, if any. |
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Tax Components of Net Assets at Period-End:
| | | | |
| | 2021 | |
Undistributed ordinary income | | $ | 121,988,660 | |
Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 1,425,006,969 | |
Net unrealized appreciation – investments | | | 6,401,704,124 | |
Net unrealized appreciation – foreign currencies | | | 1,463,246 | |
Temporary book/tax differences | | | (13,113,076 | ) |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 5,083,753,914 | |
Total net assets | | $ | 13,020,803,837 | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is due to differences in the timing of recognition of gains and losses on investments for tax and book purposes. The Fund’s net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) difference is attributable primarily to wash sales.
The temporary book/tax differences are a result of timing differences between book and tax recognition of income and/or expenses. The Fund’s temporary book/tax differences are the result of the trustee deferral of compensation and retirement plan benefits.
Capital loss carryforward is calculated and reported as of a specific date. Results of transactions and other activity after that date may affect the amount of capital loss carryforward actually available for the Fund to utilize. The ability to utilize capital loss carryforwards in the future may be limited under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations based on the results of future transactions.
The Fund does not have a capital loss carryforward as of October 31, 2021.
NOTE 9–Investment Transactions
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities, U.S. Government obligations and money market funds, if any) purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 2021 was $2,233,432,749 and $4,223,523,649, respectively. Cost of investments, including any derivatives, on a tax basis includes the adjustments for financial reporting purposes as of the most recently completed federal income tax reporting period-end.
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments on a Tax Basis
| | | | |
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 6,755,859,549 | |
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of investments | | | (354,155,425 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation of investments | | $ | 6,401,704,124 | |
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $6,893,392,353.
NOTE 10–Reclassification of Permanent Differences
Primarily as a result of differing book/tax treatment of an equalization payment, on October 31, 2021, undistributed net investment income was decreased by $204,862, undistributed net realized gain was decreased by $248,935,458 and shares of beneficial interest was increased by $249,140,320. This reclassification had no effect on the net assets of the Fund.
NOTE 11–Share Information
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Summary of Share Activity | |
| | Year ended | | | | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,040,967 | | | $ | 200,882,672 | | | | | | | | 4,929,736 | | | $ | 208,440,031 | |
Class C | | | 233,044 | | | | 10,755,270 | | | | | | | | 253,152 | | | | 10,099,321 | |
Class R | | | 744,656 | | | | 36,050,894 | | | | | | | | 770,790 | | | | 31,990,751 | |
Class Y | | | 16,277,481 | | | | 799,477,101 | | | | | | | | 24,120,356 | | | | 985,899,217 | |
Class R5 | | | 862,492 | | | | 43,219,714 | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | |
Class R6 | | | 16,294,148 | | | | 811,809,014 | | | | | | | | 20,059,354 | | | | 800,379,878 | |
| | | | | |
Issued as reinvestment of dividends: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,214,597 | | | | 193,702,887 | | | | | | | | 308,046 | | | | 13,550,936 | |
Class C | | | 614,969 | | | | 26,419,071 | | | | | | | | 8,380 | | | | 350,394 | |
Class R | | | 896,402 | | | | 40,194,683 | | | | | | | | 46,843 | | | | 2,022,225 | |
Class Y | | | 10,643,741 | | | | 485,886,766 | | | | | | | | 1,056,005 | | | | 46,105,173 | |
Class R6 | | | 15,502,468 | | | | 707,222,576 | | | | | | | | 1,861,159 | | | | 81,220,968 | |
| | | | | |
Automatic conversion of Class C shares to Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,149,883 | | | | 56,043,620 | | | | | | | | 539,885 | | | | 24,031,600 | |
Class C | | | (1,232,354 | ) | | | (56,043,620 | ) | | | | | | | (570,354 | ) | | | (24,031,600 | ) |
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| | Summary of Share Activity | |
| | Year ended | | | | | | Year ended | |
| | October 31, 2021(a) | | | | | | October 31, 2020 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | | |
Reacquired: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (9,582,936 | ) | | $ | (477,693,606 | ) | | | | | | | (15,530,731 | ) | | $ | (662,377,277 | ) |
Class C | | | (802,280 | ) | | | (37,242,263 | ) | | | | | | | (1,567,297 | ) | | | (62,281,578 | ) |
Class R | | | (1,413,447 | ) | | | (68,657,916 | ) | | | | | | | (2,618,221 | ) | | | (109,433,911 | ) |
Class Y | | | (21,892,625 | ) | | | (1,088,791,706 | ) | | | | | | | (78,997,222 | ) | | | (3,295,091,082 | ) |
Class R5 | | | (25,596 | ) | | | (1,342,843 | ) | | | | | | | - | | | | - | |
Class R6 | | | (40,582,197 | ) | | | (2,008,929,982 | ) | | | | | | | (79,925,626 | ) | | | (3,290,515,999 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in share activity | | | (4,056,587 | ) | | $ | (327,037,668 | ) | | | | | | | (125,255,745 | ) | | $ | (5,239,640,953 | ) |
(a) | There are entities that are record owners of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund and in the aggregate own 47% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. IDI has an agreement with these entities to sell Fund shares. The Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates may make payments to these entities, which are considered to be related to the Fund, for providing services to the Fund, Invesco and/or Invesco affiliates including but not limited to services such as securities brokerage, distribution, third party record keeping and account servicing. The Fund has no knowledge as to whether all or any portion of the shares owned of record by these entities are also owned beneficially. |
In addition, 7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund are owned by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) and Shareholders of Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund (one of the funds constituting AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds), referred to hereafter as the “Fund”) as of October 31, 2021, the related statement of operations for the year ended October 31, 2021, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Financial Highlights |
For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the eleven months ended October 31, 2019 for Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Y and Class R6. For each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2021 and the period May 24, 2019 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2019 for Class R5. |
The financial statements of Oppenheimer International Growth Fund (subsequently renamed Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund) as of and for the year ended November 30, 2018 and the financial highlights for each of the periods ended on or prior to November 30, 2018 (not presented herein, other than the financial highlights) were audited by other auditors whose report dated January 22, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2021 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 23, 2021
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the investment companies in the Invesco group of investment companies since at least 1995. We have not been able to determine the specific year we began serving as auditor.
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Calculating your ongoing Fund expenses
Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.
Actual expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this table, 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 table under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The table below also 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 the 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 this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, if any. Therefore, the hypothetical information 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 transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | | | | ACTUAL | | | HYPOTHETICAL (5% annual return before expenses) | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | |
| | Beginning Account Value (05/01/21) | | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21)1 | | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | | | Ending Account Value (10/31/21) | | | Expenses Paid During Period2 | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,068.20 | | | | $5.68 | | | | $1,019.71 | | | | $5.55 | | | | 1.09% | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,064.00 | | | | 9.57 | | | | 1,015.93 | | | | 9.35 | | | | 1.84 | |
Class R | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,067.00 | | | | 6.98 | | | | 1,018.45 | | | | 6.82 | | | | 1.34 | |
Class Y | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,069.60 | | | | 4.38 | | | | 1,020.97 | | | | 4.28 | | | | 0.84 | |
Class R5 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,070.30 | | | | 3.70 | | | | 1,021.63 | | | | 3.62 | | | | 0.71 | |
Class R6 | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,070.40 | | | | 3.60 | | | | 1,021.73 | | | | 3.52 | | | | 0.69 | |
1 | The actual ending account value is based on the actual total return of the Fund for the period May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, after actual expenses and will differ from the hypothetical ending account value which is based on the Fund’s expense ratio and a hypothetical annual return of 5% before expenses. |
2 | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 to reflect the most recent fiscal half year. |
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Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Contracts
At meetings held on June 10, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the Board or the Trustees) of AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) as a whole, and the independent Trustees, who comprise over 75% of the Board, voting separately, approved the continuance of the Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund’s (the Fund) Master Investment Advisory Agreement with Invesco Advisers, Inc. (Invesco Advisers and the investment advisory agreement) and the Master Intergroup Sub-Advisory Contract for Mutual Funds with Invesco Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, Invesco Asset Management Limited, Invesco Asset Management (Japan) Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc. and Invesco Canada Ltd. and separate sub-advisory contracts with Invesco Capital Management LLC and Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Limited and OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (collectively, the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the sub-advisory contracts) for another year, effective July 1, 2021. After evaluating the factors discussed below, among others, the Board approved the renewal of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and the sub-advisory contracts and determined that the compensation payable thereunder by the Fund to Invesco Advisers and by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers is fair and reasonable.
The Board’s Evaluation Process
The Board has established an Investments Committee, which in turn has established Sub-Committees that meet throughout the year to review the performance of funds advised by Invesco Advisers (the Invesco Funds). The Sub-Committees meet regularly with portfolio managers for their assigned Invesco Funds and other members of management to review detailed information about investment performance and portfolio attributes of these funds. The Board has established additional standing and ad hoc committees that meet regularly throughout the year to review matters within their purview. The Board took into account evaluations and reports that it received from its committees and sub-committees, as well as the information provided to the Board and its committees and sub-committees throughout the year, in considering whether to approve each Invesco Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts.
As part of the contract renewal process, the Board reviews and considers information provided in response to detailed requests for information submitted to management by the independent Trustees with assistance from legal counsel to the independent Trustees. The Board receives comparative investment performance and fee and expense data regarding the Invesco Funds prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (Broadridge), an independent mutual fund data provider, as well as information on the composition of the peer groups provided by Broadridge and its methodology for determining peer groups. The Board also receives an independent written evaluation from the Senior Officer, an officer of the Invesco Funds who reports directly to the independent Trustees. The Senior Officer’s evaluation is prepared as part of his responsibility to manage the process by which the Invesco Funds’ proposed management fees are
negotiated during the annual contract renewal process to ensure they are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. In addition to meetings with Invesco Advisers and fund counsel throughout the year and as part of meetings convened on April 27, 2021 and June 10, 2021, the independent Trustees also discussed the continuance of the investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts in separate sessions with the Senior Officer and with independent legal counsel.
The discussion below is a summary of the Senior Officer’s independent written evaluation with respect to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts, as well as a discussion of the material factors and related conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement and sub-advisory contracts. The Trustees’ review and conclusions are based on the comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them during the course of the year and in prior years and are not the result of any single determinative factor. Moreover, one Trustee may have weighed a particular piece of information or factor differently than another Trustee. The information received and considered by the Board was current as of various dates prior to the Board’s approval on June 10, 2021.
Factors and Conclusions and Summary of Independent Written Fee Evaluation
A. | Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers |
The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers under the Fund’s investment advisory agreement, and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Invesco Advisers who provide these services, including the Fund’s portfolio manager(s). The Board’s review included consideration of Invesco Advisers’ investment process and oversight, credit analysis, and research capabilities. The Board considered information regarding Invesco Advisers’ programs for and resources devoted to risk management, including management of investment, enterprise, operational, liquidity, valuation and compliance risks, and technology used to manage such risks. The Board also received and reviewed information about Invesco Advisers’ role as administrator of the Invesco Funds’ liquidity risk management program. The Board received a description of Invesco Advisers’ business continuity plans and of its approach to data privacy and cybersecurity, including related testing. The Board considered how the cybersecurity and business continuity plans of Invesco Advisers and its key service providers operated in the increased remote working environment resulting from the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The Board also considered non-advisory services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds, such as various back office support functions, third party oversight, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading and legal and compliance. The Board observed that Invesco Advisers has been able to effectively manage, operate and oversee the Invesco Funds through the challenging COVID-19 pandemic period. The Board reviewed and considered the
benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of the family of funds under the umbrella of Invesco Ltd., Invesco Advisers’ parent company, and noted Invesco Ltd.’s depth and experience in running an investment management business, as well as its commitment of financial and other resources to such business. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Fund by Invesco Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
The Board reviewed the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the sub-advisory contracts and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services. The Board noted the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expertise with respect to certain asset classes and that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers have offices and personnel that are located in financial centers around the world. As a result, the Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers can provide research and investment analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Fund may invest, make recommendations regarding securities and assist with security trades. The Board concluded that the sub-advisory contracts may benefit the Fund and its shareholders by permitting Invesco Advisers to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Fund. The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services that may be provided to the Fund by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are appropriate and satisfactory.
B. Fund Investment Performance
The Board considered Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the investment advisory agreement. The Board did not view Fund investment performance as a relevant factor in considering whether to approve the sub-advisory contracts for the Fund, as no Affiliated Sub-Adviser currently manages assets of the Fund.
The Board compared the Fund’s investment performance over multiple time periods ending December 31, 2020 to the performance of funds in the Broadridge performance universe and against the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S.® Index (Index). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was in the second quintile of its performance universe for the one year period and the third quintile for the three and five year periods (the first quintile being the best performing funds and the fifth quintile being the worst performing funds). The Board noted that performance of Class A shares of the Fund was above the performance of the Index for the one and three year periods and reasonably comparable to the performance of the Index for the five year period. The Board considered that the Fund was created in connection with Invesco Ltd.’s acquisition of OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Transaction”) and that the Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on May 24, 2019 is that of its predecessor fund. The Board noted that stock selection in and underweight exposure to certain sectors and geographic regions detracted from Fund performance. The Board recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time as of a particular date and that selecting a different performance period could
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produce different results. The Board also reviewed more recent Fund performance as well as other performance metrics, which did not change its conclusions.
C. | Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fees and Fund Expenses |
The Board compared the Fund’s contractual management fee rate to the contractual management fee rates of funds in the Fund’s Broadridge expense group. The Board noted that the contractual management fee rate for Class A shares of the Fund was below the median contractual management fee rate of funds in its expense group. The Board noted that the term “contractual management fee” for funds in the expense group may include both advisory and certain non-portfolio management administrative services fees, but that Broadridge is not able to provide information on a fund by fund basis as to what is included. The Board also reviewed the methodology used by Broadridge in calculating expense group information, which includes using each fund’s contractual management fee schedule (including any applicable breakpoints) as reported in the most recent prospectus or statement of additional information for each fund in the expense group. The Board also considered comparative information regarding the Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components.
The Board noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or limit expenses of the Fund for the term disclosed in the Fund’s registration statement in an amount necessary to limit total annual operating expenses to a specified percentage of average daily net assets for each class of the Fund.
The Board also considered the fees charged by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to other client accounts that are similarly managed. Invesco Advisers reviewed with the Board differences in the scope of services it provides to the Invesco Funds relative to that provided by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates to certain other types of client accounts, including, among others: management of cash flows as a result of redemptions and purchases; necessary infrastructure such as officers, office space, technology, legal and distribution; oversight of service providers; costs and business risks associated with launching new funds and sponsoring and maintaining the product line; and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Invesco Advisers also advised the Board that many of the similarly managed client accounts have all-inclusive fee structures, which are not easily un-bundled.
The Board also compared the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate (defined for this purpose as the advisory fee rate after advisory fee waivers and before other expense limitations/waivers) to the effective advisory fee rates of other similarly managed third-party mutual funds advised or sub- advised by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates, based on asset balances as of December 31, 2020.
The Board also considered the services that may be provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts, as well as the fees payable by Invesco Advisers to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers pursuant to the sub-advisory contracts.
D. Economies of Scale and Breakpoints
The Board considered the extent to which there may be economies of scale in the provision of advisory services to the Fund and the Invesco Funds, and the extent to which such economies of scale are shared with the Fund and the Invesco Funds. The Board
considered that the Fund benefits from economies of scale through contractual breakpoints in the Fund’s advisory fee schedule, which generally operate to reduce the Fund’s expense ratio as it grows in size. The Board noted that the Fund also shares in economies of scale through Invesco Advisers’ ability to negotiate lower fee arrangements with third party service providers. The Board noted that the Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as Invesco Advisers’ investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.
E. | Profitability and Financial Resources |
The Board reviewed information from Invesco Advisers concerning the costs of the advisory and other services that Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Fund and the Invesco Funds and the profitability of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services in the aggregate and on an individual Fund-by-Fund basis. The Board considered the methodology used for calculating profitability and noted that such methodology had recently been reviewed and enhanced. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers continues to operate at a net profit from services Invesco Advisers and its affiliates provide to the Invesco Funds in the aggregate and to most Funds individually. The Board did not deem the level of profits realized by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from providing such services to be excessive, given the nature, extent and quality of the services provided. The Board noted that Invesco Advisers provided information demonstrating that Invesco Advisers is financially sound and has the resources necessary to perform its obligations under the investment advisory agreement, and provided representations indicating that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are financially sound and have the resources necessary to perform their obligations under the sub-advisory contracts.
F. | Collateral Benefits to Invesco Advisers and its Affiliates |
The Board considered various other benefits received by Invesco Advisers and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund, including the fees received for providing administrative, transfer agency and distribution services to the Fund. The Board received comparative information regarding fees charged for these services, including information provided by Broadridge and other independent sources. The Board reviewed the performance of Invesco Advisers and its affiliates in providing these services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services. The Board noted that these services are provided to the Fund pursuant to written contracts that are reviewed and subject to approval on an annual basis by the Board based on its determination that the services are required for the operation of the Fund.
The Board considered the benefits realized by Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers as a result of portfolio brokerage transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements. The Board noted that soft dollar arrangements may result in the Fund bearing costs to purchase research that may be used by Invesco Advisers or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with other clients and may reduce Invesco Advisers’ or the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ expenses. The Board also considered that it receives from Invesco Advisers periodic reports that include a representation to the effect that these arrangements are consistent with
regulatory requirements. The Board did not deem the soft dollar arrangements to be inappropriate.
The Board considered that the Fund’s uninvested cash and cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements may be invested in registered money market funds or, with regard to securities lending cash collateral, unregistered funds that comply with Rule 2a-7 (collectively referred to as “affiliated money market funds”) advised by Invesco Advisers. The Board considered information regarding the returns of the affiliated money market funds relative to comparable overnight investments, as well as the fees paid by the affiliated money market funds to Invesco Advisers and its affiliates. In this regard, the Board noted that Invesco Advisers receives advisory fees from these affiliated money market funds attributable to the Fund’s investments. The Board also noted that Invesco Advisers has contractually agreed to waive through varying periods an amount equal to 100% of the net advisory fee Invesco Advisers receives from the affiliated money market funds with respect to the Fund’s investment in the affiliated money market funds of uninvested cash, but not cash collateral. The Board concluded that the advisory fees payable to Invesco Advisers from the Fund’s investment of cash collateral from any securities lending arrangements in the affiliated money market funds are for services that are not duplicative of services provided by Invesco Advisers to the Fund.
The Board also received information about commissions that an affiliated broker may receive for executing certain trades for the Fund. Invesco Advisers and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers advised the Board of the benefits to the Fund of executing trades through the affiliated broker and that such trades were executed in compliance with rules under the federal securities laws and consistent with best execution obligations.
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Tax Information
Form 1099-DIV, Form 1042-S and other year-end tax information provide shareholders with actual calendar year amounts that should be included in their tax returns. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
The following distribution information is being provided as required by the Internal Revenue Code or to meet a specific state’s requirement.
The Fund designates the following amounts or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable for its fiscal year ended October 31, 2021:
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Federal and State Income Tax | | | | | | |
Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | $ | 1,944,958,119 | |
Qualified Dividend Income* | | | 100.00 | % |
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction* | | | 7.92 | % |
U.S. Treasury Obligations* | | | 0.00 | % |
Qualified Business Income* | | | 0.00 | % |
Business Interest Income* | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
| * | The above percentages are based on ordinary income dividends paid to shareholders during the Fund’s fiscal year. |
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Trustees and Officers
The address of each trustee and officer is AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds) (the “Trust”), 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston, Texas 77046-1173. The trustees serve for the life of the Trust, subject to their earlier death, incapacitation, resignation, retirement or removal as more specifically provided in the Trust’s organizational documents. Each officer serves for a one year term or until their successors are elected and qualified. Column two below includes length of time served with predecessor entities, if any.
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Interested Trustee | | | | | | | | |
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Martin L. Flanagan1 – 1960 Trustee and Vice Chair | | 2007 | | Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Ltd. (ultimate parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Trustee and Vice Chair, The Invesco Funds; Vice Chair, Investment Company Institute; and Member of Executive Board, SMU Cox School of Business Formerly: Advisor to the Board, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); Director, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company (US), Inc. (formerly IVZ Inc.) (holding company), Invesco Group Services, Inc. (service provider) and Invesco North American Holdings, Inc. (holding company); Director, Chief Executive Officer and President, Invesco Holding Company Limited (parent of Invesco and a global investment management firm); Director, Invesco Ltd.; Chairman, Investment Company Institute and President, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Resources, Inc. (global investment management organization) | | 186 | | None |
1 | Mr. Flanagan is considered an interested person (within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust because he is an officer of the Adviser to the Trust, and an officer and a director of Invesco Ltd., ultimate parent of the Adviser. |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | | | | | | | |
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Christopher L. Wilson - 1957 Trustee and Chair | | 2017 | | Retired Formerly: Director, TD Asset Management USA Inc. (mutual fund complex) (22 portfolios); Managing Partner, CT2, LLC (investing and consulting firm); President/Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Funds, Bank of America Corporation; President/Chief Executive Officer, CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc.; Principal & Director of Operations, Scudder Funds, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Fidelity Investments | | 186 | | Director, ISO New England, Inc. (non-profit organization managing regional electricity market) Formerly: enaible, Inc. (artificial intelligence technology) |
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Beth Ann Brown - 1968 Trustee | | 2019 | | Independent Consultant Formerly: Head of Intermediary Distribution, Managing Director, Strategic Relations, Managing Director, Head of National Accounts, Senior Vice President, National Account Manager and Senior Vice President, Key Account Manager, Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC; Vice President, Key Account Manager, Liberty Funds Distributor, Inc.; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Director, Board of Directors of Caron Engineering Inc.; Advisor, Board of Advisors of Caron Engineering Inc.; President and Director, Acton Shapleigh Youth Conservation Corps (non-profit); and President and Director of Grahamtastic Connection (non-profit) |
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Cynthia Hostetler – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-Executive Director and Trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Director, Aberdeen Investment Funds (4 portfolios); Director, Artio Global Investment LLC (mutual fund complex); Director, Edgen Group, Inc. (specialized energy and infrastructure products distributor); Director, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. (railroads); Head of Investment Funds and Private Equity, Overseas Private Investment Corporation; President, First Manhattan Bancorporation, Inc.; Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | | 186 | | Resideo Technologies, Inc. (smart home technology); Vulcan Materials Company (construction materials company); Trilinc Global Impact Fund; Textainer Group Holdings, (shipping container leasing company); Investment Company Institute (professional organization); Independent Directors Council (professional organization) Eisenhower Foundation (non-profit) |
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Eli Jones - 1961 Trustee | | 2016 | | Professor and Dean Emeritus, Mays Business School - Texas A&M University Formerly: Dean, Mays Business School-Texas A&M University; Professor and Dean, Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas and E.J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University; Director, Arvest Bank | | 186 | | Insperity, Inc. (formerly known as Administaff) (human resources provider); First Financial Bancorp (regional bank) |
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Elizabeth Krentzman - 1959 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Principal and Chief Regulatory Advisor for Asset Management Services and U.S. Mutual Fund Leader of Deloitte & Touche LLP; General Counsel of the Investment Company Institute (trade association); National Director of the Investment Management Regulatory Consulting Practice, Principal, Director and Senior Manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP; Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management - Office of Disclosure and Investment Adviser Regulation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various positions with the Division of Investment Management – Office of Regulatory Policy of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP; and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Trustee of the University of Florida National Board Foundation; Member of the Cartica Funds Board of Directors (private investment funds) Formerly: Member of the University of Florida Law Center Association, Inc. Board of Trustees, Audit Committee, and Membership Committee |
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Anthony J. LaCava, Jr. - 1956 Trustee | | 2019 | | Formerly: Director and Member of the Audit Committee, Blue Hills Bank (publicly traded financial institution) and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | Blue Hills Bank; Chairman, Bentley University; Member, Business School Advisory Council; and Nominating Committee, KPMG LLP |
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Prema Mathai-Davis - 1950 Trustee | | 1998 | | Retired Formerly: Co-Founder & Partner of Quantalytics Research, LLC, (a FinTech Investment Research Platform for the Self-Directed Investor); Trustee of YWCA Retirement Fund; CEO of YWCA of the USA; Board member of the NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Commissioner of the NYC Department of Aging; Board member of Johns Hopkins Bioethics Institute | | 186 | | None |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Joel W. Motley - 1952 Trustee | | 2019 | | Director of Office of Finance, Federal Home Loan Bank System; Managing Director of Carmona Motley Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and its Finance and Budget Committee; Chairman Emeritus of Board of Human Rights Watch and Member of its Investment Committee; and Member of Investment Committee and Board of Historic Hudson Valley (non-profit cultural organization) Formerly: Managing Director of Public Capital Advisors, LLC (privately held financial advisor); Managing Director of Carmona Motley Hoffman, Inc. (privately held financial advisor); Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds; Director of Columbia Equity Financial Corp. (privately held financial advisor); and Member of the Vestry of Trinity Church Wall Street | | 186 | | Member of Board of Trust for Mutual Understanding (non-profit promoting the arts and environment); Member of Board of Greenwall Foundation (bioethics research foundation) and its Investment Committee; Member of Board of Friends of the LRC (non-profit legal advocacy); Board Member and Investment Committee Member of Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting (non-profit journalism) |
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Teresa M. Ressel – 1962 Trustee | | 2017 | | Non-executive director and trustee of a number of public and private business corporations Formerly: Chief Executive Officer, UBS Securities LLC (investment banking); Chief Operating Officer, UBS AG Americas (investment banking); Sr. Management Team Olayan America, The Olayan Group (international investor/commercial/industrial); Assistant Secretary for Management & Budget and Designated Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Treasury; Director, Atlantic Power Corporation (power generation company) and ON Semiconductor Corporation (semiconductor manufacturing) | | 186 | | Formerly: Elucida Oncology (nanotechnology & medical particles company) |
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Ann Barnett Stern - 1957 Trustee | | 2017 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, Houston Endowment, Inc. a private philanthropic institution Formerly: Executive Vice President, Texas Children’s Hospital; Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, Texas Children’s Hospital; Attorney at Beck, Redden and Secrest, LLP and Andrews and Kurth LLP | | 186 | | Director and Audit Committee member of Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Trustee and Board Chair of Good Reason Houston (nonprofit); Trustee, Vice Chair, Chair of Nomination/Governance Committee, Chair of Personnel Committee of Holdsworth Center (nonprofit); Trustee and Investment Committee member of University of Texas Law School Foundation (nonprofit); Board Member of Greater Houston Partnership |
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Robert C. Troccoli - 1949 Trustee | | 2016 | | Retired Formerly: Adjunct Professor, University of Denver - Daniels College of Business; and Managing Partner, KPMG LLP | | 186 | | None |
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Daniel S. Vandivort -1954 Trustee | | 2019 | | President, Flyway Advisory Services LLC (consulting and property management) | | 186 | | Formerly: Trustee, Board of Trustees, Treasurer and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Huntington Disease Foundation of America; Trustee and Governance Chair, of certain Oppenheimer Funds |
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James D. Vaughn - 1945 Trustee | | 2019 | | Retired Formerly: Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP; Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Schroder Funds; Board Member, Mile High United Way, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, Economic Club of Colorado and Metro Denver Network (economic development corporation); and Trustee of certain Oppenheimer Funds | | 186 | | Board member and Chairman of Audit Committee of AMG National Trust Bank; Trustee University of South Dakota Foundation; Board member, Audit Committee Member and past Board Chair, Junior Achievement (non-profit) |
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Trustees and Officers–(continued)
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
Officers | | | | | | | | |
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Sheri Morris – 1964 President and Principal Executive Officer | | 1999 | | Head of Global Fund Services, Invesco Ltd.; President and Principal Executive Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. Formerly: Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Assistant Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President and Assistant Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc. and Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc.; Treasurer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Russell C. Burk2 – 1958 Senior Vice President and Senior Officer | | 2005 | | Senior Vice President and Senior Officer, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
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Jeffrey H. Kupor - 1968 Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | | 2018 | | Head of Legal of the Americas, Invesco Ltd.; Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Vice President and Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.) and Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust;; Secretary and Vice President, Harbourview Asset Management Corporation; Secretary and Vice President, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Secretary and Senior Vice President, OFI Global Institutional, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, OFI SteelPath, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Oppenheimer Acquisition Corp.; Secretary and Vice President, Shareholder Services, Inc.; Secretary and Vice President, Trinity Investment Management Corporation Formerly: Secretary and Vice President, Jemstep, Inc.; Head of Legal, Worldwide Institutional, Invesco Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Assistant Secretary, INVESCO Asset Management (Bermuda) Ltd.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Assistant Secretary and General Counsel, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Secretary, Sovereign G./P. Holdings Inc.; and Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Secretary, W.L. Ross & Co., LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Andrew R. Schlossberg - 1974 Senior Vice President | | 2019 | | Head of the Americas and Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chairman, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) (registered transfer agent); Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc. Formerly: Director, President and Chairman, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director, Invesco UK Limited; Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Asset Management Limited and Invesco Fund Managers Limited; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director and Chief Executive, Invesco Administration Services Limited and Invesco Global Investment Funds Limited; Director, Invesco Distributors, Inc.; Head of EMEA, Invesco Ltd.; President, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II and Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust; Managing Director and Principal Executive Officer, Invesco Capital Management LLC | | N/A | | N/A |
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John M. Zerr – 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2006 | | Chief Operating Officer of the Americas; Senior Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Senior Vice President, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.) Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Managing Director, Invesco Capital Management LLC; Director, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Senior Vice President, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Manager, Invesco Indexing LLC; Manager, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC; Member, Invesco Canada Funds Advisory Board; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Corporate Class Inc. (corporate mutual fund company); and Director, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Canada Ltd. (formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd./Invesco Trimark Ltèe) (registered investment adviser and registered transfer agent); President, Invesco, Inc.; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate Feeder GP Ltd.; President, Invesco IP Holdings(Canada) Ltd; President, Invesco Global Direct Real Estate GP Ltd.; President, Invesco Financial Services Ltd. / Services Financiers Invesco Ltée; President, Trimark Investments Ltd./Placements Trimark Ltée and Director and Chairman, Invesco Trust Company Formerly: Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Insurance Agency, Inc.; Director and Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Management Group, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Management Group, Inc.); Secretary, Invesco Investment Services, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Investment Services, Inc.); Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, The Invesco Funds; Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Investment Advisers LLC (formerly known as Van Kampen Asset Management); Secretary and General Counsel, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc. (formerly known as Van Kampen Funds Inc.); Chief Legal Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Secretary, Invesco Indexing LLC; Director, Secretary, General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Van Kampen Exchange Corp.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, IVZ Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as INVESCO Distributors, Inc.); Director and Vice President, INVESCO Funds Group, Inc.; Director and Vice President, Van Kampen Advisors Inc.; Director, Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel, Van Kampen Investor Services Inc.;Director and Secretary, Invesco Distributors, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco AIM Distributors, Inc.); Director, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Invesco AIM Advisers, Inc. and Van Kampen Investments Inc.; Director, Vice President and Secretary, Fund Management Company; Director, Senior Vice President, Secretary, General Counsel and Vice President, Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc.; Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Liberty Ridge Capital, Inc. (an investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Name, Year of Birth and Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Trustee and/or Officer Since | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorship(s) Held by Trustee During Past 5 Years |
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Gregory G. McGreevey - 1962 Senior Vice President | | 2012 | | Senior Managing Director, Invesco Ltd.; Director, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (formerly known as Invesco Institutional (N.A.), Inc.) (registered investment adviser); Director, Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. and Invesco Senior Secured Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, The Invesco Funds; President, SNW Asset Management Corporation and Invesco Managed Accounts, LLC; Chairman and Director, Invesco Private Capital, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Private Capital Investments, Inc.; Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc. Chairman and Director, INVESCO Realty, Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Invesco Group Services, Inc. Formerly: Senior Vice President, Invesco Management Group, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Vice President, The Invesco Funds | | N/A | | N/A |
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Adrien Deberghes - 1967 Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President | | 2020 | | Head of the Fund Office of the CFO and Fund Administration; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust Formerly: Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Fidelity Investments | | N/A | | N/A |
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Crissie M. Wisdom - 1969 Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer | | 2013 | | Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance Officer for Invesco U.S. entities including: Invesco Advisers, Inc. and its affiliates, Invesco Capital Markets, Inc., Invesco Distributors, Inc., Invesco Investment Services, Inc., The Invesco Funds, Invesco Capital Management, LLC, Invesco Trust Company; and Fraud Prevention Manager for Invesco Investment Services, Inc. | | N/A | | N/A |
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Todd F. Kuehl - 1969 Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President | | 2020 | | Chief Compliance Officer, Invesco Advisers, Inc. (registered investment adviser); and Chief Compliance Officer, The Invesco Funds and Senior Vice President Formerly: Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason (Mutual Funds); Chief Compliance Officer, Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group (registered investment adviser) | | N/A | | N/A |
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Michael McMaster – 1962 Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer | | 2020 | | Head of Global Fund Services Tax; Chief Tax Officer, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, The Invesco Funds; Vice President, Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Capital Management LLC, Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II, Invesco India Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Fund Trust, Invesco Actively Managed Exchange-Traded Commodity Fund Trust and Invesco Exchange-Traded Self-Indexed Fund Trust; Assistant Treasurer, Invesco Specialized Products, LLC Formerly: Senior Vice President - Managing Director of Tax Services, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) | | N/A | | N/A |
The Statement of Additional Information of the Trust includes additional information about the Fund’s Trustees and is available upon request, without charge, by calling 1.800.959.4246. Please refer to the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information for information on the Fund’s sub-advisers.
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Office of the Fund | | Investment Adviser | | Distributor | | Auditors |
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | Invesco Advisers, Inc. 1555 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 1000 Louisiana Street, Suite 5800 Houston, TX 77002-5678 |
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Counsel to the Fund | | Counsel to the Independent Trustees | | Transfer Agent | | Custodian |
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600 Philadelphia, PA 19103-7018 | | Goodwin Procter LLP 901 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 | | Invesco Investment Services, Inc. 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77046-1173 | | State Street Bank and Trust Company 225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110-2801 |
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The Fund provides a complete list of its portfolio holdings four times each year, at the end of each fiscal quarter. For the second and fourth quarters, the list appears, respectively, in the Fund’s semiannual and annual reports to shareholders. For the first and third quarters, the Fund files the list with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The most recent list of portfolio holdings is available at invesco.com/completeqtrholdings. Shareholders can also look up the Fund’s Form N-PORT filings on the SEC website, sec.gov. The SEC file numbers for the Fund are shown below.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, from our Client Services department at 800 959 4246, or at invesco.com/ corporate/about-us/esg. The information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at invesco.com/proxysearch. This information is also available on the SEC website, sec.gov.
Invesco Advisers, Inc. is an investment adviser; it provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients and does not sell securities. Invesco Distributors, Inc. is the US distributor for Invesco Ltd.’s retail mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and institutional money market funds. Both are wholly owned, indirect subsidiaries of Invesco Ltd.
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SEC file number(s): 811-06463 and 033-44611 | | Invesco Distributors, Inc. | | O-IGR-AR-1 |
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
There were no amendments to the Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”) during the period covered by the report. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the PEO or PFO during the period covered by this report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee financial experts are Cynthia Hostetler, Anthony J. LaCava, Jr., Robert C. Troccoli and James Vaughn. Cynthia Hostetler, Anthony J. LaCava, Jr., Robert C. Troccoli and James Vaughn are “independent” within the meaning of that term as used in Form N-CSR.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) to (d)
Fees Billed by PwC Related to the Registrant
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC (“PwC”) billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the last two fiscal years as shown in the following table. The Audit Committee pre-approved all audit and non-audit services provided to the Registrant.
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| | Fees Billed for Services Rendered to the Registrant for fiscal year end 2021 | | | Fees Billed for Services Rendered to the Registrant for fiscal year end 2020 | |
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Audit Fees | | | $ 477,425 | | | | $ 581,775 | |
Audit-Related Fees(1) | | | $ 0 | | | | $ 28,200 | |
Tax Fees(2) | | | $ 480,177 | | | | $ 362,897 | |
All Other Fees | | | $ 0 | | | | $ 0 | |
Total Fees | | | $ 957,602 | | | | $ 972,872 | |
| (1) | Audit-Related Fees for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 includes fees billed for reviewing regulatory filings. |
| (2) | Tax Fees for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020 includes fees billed for preparation of U.S. Tax Returns and Taxable Income calculations, including excise tax and year-to-date estimates for various book-to-tax differences. |
Fees Billed by PwC Related to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates
PwC billed Invesco Advisers, Inc. (“Invesco”), the Registrant’s adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Invesco that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (“Invesco Affiliates”) aggregate fees for pre-approved non-audit services rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates for the last two fiscal years as shown in the following table. The Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services provided to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates that were required to be pre-approved.
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| | Fees Billed for Non- Audit Services Rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates for fiscal year end 2021 That Were Required to be Pre-Approved by the Registrant’s Audit Committee | | | Fees Billed for Non-Audit Services Rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates for fiscal year end 2020 That Were Required to be Pre-Approved by the Registrant’s Audit Committee | |
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Audit-Related Fees(1) | | | $ 760,000 | | | | $ 701,000 | |
Tax Fees | | | $ 0 | | | | $ 0 | |
All Other Fees | | | $ 0 | | | | $ 0 | |
Total Fees | | | $ 760,000 | | | | $ 701,000 | |
| (1) | Audit-Related Fees for the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2020 include fees billed related to reviewing controls at a service organization. | |
(e)(1)
PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
As adopted by the Audit Committees
of the Invesco Funds (the “Funds”)
Last Amended March 29, 2017
| I. | Statement of Principles |
The Audit Committees (the “Audit Committee”) of the Boards of Trustees of the Funds (the “Board”) have adopted these policies and procedures (the “Procedures”) with respect to the pre-approval of audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Funds’ independent auditor (the “Auditor”) to the Funds, and to the Funds’ investment adviser(s) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser(s) that provides ongoing services to the Funds (collectively, “Service Affiliates”).
Under Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all audit and non-audit services provided to the Funds by the Auditor must be preapproved by the Audit Committee. Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee also pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds (a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”).
These Procedures set forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which the Audit Committee may pre-approve audit and non-audit services for the Funds and a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other organizations and regulatory bodies applicable to the Funds (“Applicable Rules”).1 They address both general pre-approvals without consideration of specific case-by-case services (“general pre-approvals”) and pre-approvals on a case-by-case basis (“specific pre-approvals”). Any services requiring pre-approval that are not within the scope of general pre-approvals hereunder are subject to specific pre-approval. These Procedures also address the delegation by the Audit Committee of pre-approval authority to the Audit Committee Chair or Vice Chair.
| II. | Pre-Approval of Fund Audit Services |
The annual Fund audit services engagement, including terms and fees, is subject to specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee. Audit services include the annual financial statement audit and other procedures required to be performed by an independent auditor to be able to form an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements. The Audit Committee will receive, review and consider sufficient information concerning a proposed Fund audit engagement to make a reasonable evaluation of the Auditor’s qualifications and independence. The Audit Committee will oversee the Fund audit services engagement as necessary, including approving any changes in terms, audit scope, conditions and fees.
In addition to approving the Fund audit services engagement at least annually and specifically approving any changes, the Audit Committee may generally or specifically pre-approve engagements for other audit services, which are those services that only an independent auditor reasonably can provide. Other audit services may include services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC.
| III. | General and Specific Pre-Approval of Non-Audit Fund Services |
The Audit Committee will consider, at least annually, the list of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services which list may be terminated or modified at any time by the Audit Committee. To inform the Audit Committee’s review and approval of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and Auditor shall provide such information regarding independence or other matters as the Audit Committee may request.
Any services or fee ranges that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval. Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee for services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether to pre-approve such engagement, including evaluating whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor and is otherwise consistent with Applicable Rules.
1 Applicable Rules include, for example, New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) rules applicable to closed-end funds managed by Invesco and listed on NYSE.
| IV. | Non-Audit Service Types |
The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of audit-related, tax or other services, each as described in more detail below.
“Audit-related services” are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by an independent auditor. Audit-related services include, among others, accounting consultations related to accounting, financial reporting or disclosure matters not classified as “Audit services”; assistance with understanding and implementing new accounting and financial reporting guidance from rulemaking authorities; services related to mergers, acquisitions or dispositions; compliance with ratings agency requirements and interfund lending activities; and assistance with internal control reporting requirements.
“Tax services” include, but are not limited to, the review and signing of the Funds’ federal tax returns, the review of required distributions by the Funds and consultations regarding tax matters such as the tax treatment of new investments or the impact of new regulations. The Audit Committee will not approve proposed services of the Auditor which the Audit Committee believes are to be provided in connection with a service or transaction initially recommended by the Auditor, the sole business purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee will consult with the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and may consult with outside counsel or advisers as necessary to ensure the consistency of tax services rendered by the Auditor with the foregoing policy. The Auditor shall not represent any Fund or any Service Affiliate before a tax court, district court or federal court of claims.
Each request to provide tax services under either the general or specific pre-approval of the Audit Committee will include a description from the Auditor in writing of (i) the scope of the service, the fee structure for the engagement, and any side letter or other amendment to the engagement letter, or any other agreement (whether oral, written, or otherwise) between the Auditor and the Funds, relating to the service; and (ii) any compensation arrangement or other agreement, such as a referral agreement, a referral fee or fee-sharing arrangement, between the Auditor (or an affiliate of the Auditor) and any person (other than the Funds or Service Affiliates receiving the services) with respect to the promoting, marketing, or recommending of a transaction covered by the service. The Auditor will also discuss with the Audit Committee the potential effects of the services on the independence of the Auditor, and document the substance of its discussion with the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee may pre-approve other non-audit services so long as the Audit Committee believes that the service will not impair the independence of the Auditor. Appendix I includes a list of services that the Auditor is prohibited from performing by the SEC rules. Appendix I also includes a list of services that would impair the Auditor’s independence unless the Audit
Committee reasonably concludes that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements.
| V. | Pre-Approval of Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements |
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X requires that the Audit Committee pre-approve a Service Affiliate’s engagement of the Auditor for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds, defined above as a “Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement”.
The Audit Committee may provide either general or specific pre-approval of any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, including for audit-related, tax or other services, as described above, if the Audit Committee believes that the provision of the services to a Service Affiliate will not impair the independence of the Auditor with respect to the Funds. Any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagements that are not within the scope of General Pre-Approved Non-Audit Services have not received general pre-approval and require specific pre-approval.
Each request for specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee of a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement must be submitted to the Audit Committee by the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and must include detailed information about the services to be provided, the fees or fee ranges to be charged, a description of the current status of the pre-approval process involving other audit committees in the Invesco investment company complex (as defined in Rule 2-201 of Regulation S-X) with respect to the proposed engagement, and other relevant information sufficient to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services will impair the independence of the Auditor from the Funds. Additionally, the Funds’ Treasurer (or his or her designee) and the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a statement that the proposed engagement requires pre-approval by the Audit Committee, the proposed engagement, in their view, will not impair the independence of the Auditor and is consistent with Applicable Rules, and the description of the proposed engagement provided to the Audit Committee is consistent with that presented to or approved by the Invesco audit committee.
Information about all Service Affiliate engagements of the Auditor for non-audit services, whether or not subject to pre-approval by the Audit Committee, shall be provided to the Audit Committee at least quarterly, to allow the Audit Committee to consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Funds. The Funds’ Treasurer and Auditor shall provide the Audit Committee with sufficiently detailed information about the scope of services provided and the fees for such services, to ensure that the Audit Committee can adequately consider whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining the Auditor’s independence from the Funds.
| VI. | Pre-Approved Fee Levels or Established Amounts |
Pre-approved fee levels or ranges for audit and non-audit services to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds, and for a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, under general pre-approval or specific pre-approval will be set periodically by the Audit Committee. Any proposed fees exceeding 110% of the maximum pre-approved fee levels or ranges for such services or engagements will be promptly presented to the Audit Committee and will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee before payment of any additional fees is made.
The Audit Committee hereby delegates, subject to the dollar limitations set forth below, specific authority to its Chair, or in his or her absence, Vice Chair, to pre-approve audit and non-audit services proposed to be provided by the Auditor to the Funds and/or a Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement, between Audit Committee meetings. Such delegation does not preclude the Chair or Vice Chair from declining, on a case by case basis, to exercise his or her delegated authority and instead convening the Audit Committee to consider and pre-approve any proposed services or engagements.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Audit Committee must pre-approve: (a) any non-audit services to be provided to the Funds for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000; (b) any Service Affiliate’s Covered Engagement for which the fees are estimated to exceed $500,000; or (c) any cost increase to any previously approved service or engagement that exceeds the greater of $250,000 or 50% of the previously approved fees up to a maximum increase of $500,000.
| VIII. | Compliance with Procedures |
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, failure to pre-approve any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X shall not constitute a violation of these Procedures. The Audit Committee has designated the Funds’ Treasurer to ensure services and engagements are pre-approved in compliance with these Procedures. The Funds’ Treasurer will immediately report to the Chair of the Audit Committee, or the Vice Chair in his or her absence, any breach of these Procedures that comes to the attention of the Funds’ Treasurer or any services or engagements that are not required to be pre-approved pursuant to the de minimis exception provided for in Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X.
On at least an annual basis, the Auditor will provide the Audit Committee with a summary of all non-audit services provided to any entity in the investment company complex (as defined in section 2-01(f)(14) of Regulation S-X, including the Funds and Service Affiliates) that were not pre-approved, including the nature of services provided and the associated fees.
| IX. | Amendments to Procedures |
All material amendments to these Procedures must be approved in advance by the Audit Committee. Non-material amendments to these Procedures may be made by the Legal and Compliance Departments and will be reported to the Audit Committee at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Audit Committee.
Appendix I
Non-Audit Services That May Impair the Auditor’s Independence
The Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services:
| ● | | Broker-dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking services ; |
| ● | | Expert services unrelated to the audit; |
| ● | | Any service or product provided for a contingent fee or a commission; |
| ● | | Services related to marketing, planning, or opining in favor of the tax treatment of confidential transactions or aggressive tax position transactions, a significant purpose of which is tax avoidance; |
| ● | | Tax services for persons in financial reporting oversight roles at the Fund; and |
| ● | | Any other service that the Public Company Oversight Board determines by regulation is impermissible. |
An Auditor is not independent if, at any point during the audit and professional engagement, the Auditor provides the following non-audit services unless it is reasonable to conclude that the results of the services will not be subject to audit procedures during an audit of the Funds’ financial statements:
| ● | | Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client; |
| ● | | Financial information systems design and implementation; |
| ● | | Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions, or contribution-in-kind reports; |
| ● | | Actuarial services; and |
| ● | | Internal audit outsourcing services. |
(e)(2) There were no amounts that were pre-approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimus exception under Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) In addition to the amounts shown in the tables above, PwC billed Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate fees of $5,910,000 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 and $6,227,000 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. In total, PwC billed the Registrant, Invesco and Invesco Affiliates aggregate non-audit fees of $7,150,177 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 and $7,290,897 for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
PwC provided audit services to the Investment Company complex of approximately $30 million.
(h) The Audit Committee also has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Invesco and Invesco Affiliates that were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to SEC regulations, if any, is compatible with maintaining PwC’s independence.
ITEM 5. | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included as part of the reports to stockholders filed under Item 1 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. |
None.
ITEM 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
| (a) | As of December 20, 2021, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the officers of the Registrant, including the Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and Principal Financial Officer (“PFO”), to assess the effectiveness of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as that term is defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“Act”), as amended. Based on that evaluation, the Registrant’s officers, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that, as of December 20, 2021, the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were reasonably designed so as to ensure: (1) that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and (2) that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to the PEO and PFO as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. |
| (b) | There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
ITEM 12. | DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant: AIM International Mutual Funds (Invesco International Mutual Funds)
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By: | | /s/ Sheri Morris |
| | Sheri Morris |
| | Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: | | January 6, 2022 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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: | | /s/ Sheri Morris |
| | Sheri Morris |
| | Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: | | January 6, 2022 |
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By: | | /s/ Adrien Deberghes |
| | Adrien Deberghes |
| | Principal Financial Officer |
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Date: | | January 6, 2022 |