N-CSRS 1 d225958dncsrs.htm FUNDVANTAGE TRUST FundVantage Trust

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number  811-22027                

                                         FundVantage Trust                                        

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

301 Bellevue Parkway

                                     Wilmington, DE 19809                                    

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Joel L. Weiss

JW Fund Management LLC

100 Springdale Rd., Suite A3-416

                                     Cherry Hill, NJ 08003                                    

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 856-528-3500

Date of fiscal year end: April 30

Date of reporting period: October 31, 2021

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

(a)

The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.


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FundVantage Trust

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the EIC Value Fund’s website (www.eicatlanta.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (855) 430-6487 or write to:

EIC Value Fund

FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


EIC VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

Class A (with sales charge)

     -0.06%        40.57%        12.46%        11.05%        9.93%  

Class A (without sales charge)

     5.77%        48.73%        14.59%        12.31%        10.55%  

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.33%        44.97%        13.85%        12.41%        12.79%  

S&P 500® Index

     10.91%        42.91%        21.48%        18.93%        16.21%  

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

Class C (with CDSC charge)

     4.34%        46.64%        13.71%        11.46%        9.72%  

Class C (without CDSC charge)

     5.34%        47.64%        13.71%        11.46%        9.72%  

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.33%        44.97%        13.85%        12.41%        12.79%  

S&P 500® Index

     10.91%        42.91%        21.48%        18.93%        16.21%  

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

Institutional Class

     5.89%        49.11%        14.86%        12.58%        10.82%  

Russell 3000® Value Index

     5.33%        44.97%        13.85%        12.41%        12.79%  

S&P 500® Index

     10.91%        42.91%        21.48%        18.93%        16.21%  

 

Not Annualized.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (855) 430-6487.

The returns shown for Class A shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.50%. The returns shown for Class C shares reflect a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 1.33%, 2.08% and 1.08%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 1.19%, 1.94% and 0.94% for Class A shares, Class C shares and Institutional Class Shares, respectively, of the Fund Class’ average daily net assets. The ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Equity Investment Corporation (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses,” excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, do not exceed 0.95% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

Mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Value investing involves the risk that the Fund’s investing in companies believed to be undervalued will not appreciate as anticipated. The Fund may invest in the stocks of smaller- and medium-sized companies which may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500®”) Index and the Russell 3000® Value Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

performance of the broad value segment of the U.S. equity value universe. It includes those Russell 3000® Value Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth rates. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2021
   Ending Account Value
October 31, 2021
   Expenses Paid
During Period*

EIC Value Fund

              

Class A

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,057.70      $ 6.22

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,019.16        6.11

Class C

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,053.40      $ 10.09

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,015.38        9.91

Institutional Class

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,058.90      $ 4.93

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,020.42        4.84

 

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.20%, 1.95%, and 0.95% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 5.77%, 5.34%, and 5.89% for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class shares, respectively.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Financial

       27.6 %     $ 52,358,623

Consumer, Non-cyclical

       18.5       35,213,215

Communications

       12.8       24,280,124

Energy

       9.9       18,848,294

Consumer, Cyclical

       8.2       15,530,657

Utilities

       7.0       13,282,858

Industrial

       6.0       11,419,760

Basic Materials

       2.5       4,763,256
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       92.5       175,696,787
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Short-Term Investment

       5.8       11,083,875

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.7       3,147,980
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 189,928,642
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 92.5%

     

Basic Materials — 2.5%

     

Barrick Gold Corp.

     123,025      $ 2,259,969  

PPG Industries, Inc.

     15,590        2,503,287  
     

 

 

 
        4,763,256  
     

 

 

 

Communications — 12.8%

     

AT&T, Inc.

     226,500        5,721,390  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     85,825        4,803,625  

Discovery, Inc., Class C*

     95,835        2,162,038  

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

     12,193        3,945,289  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     144,325        7,647,782  
     

 

 

 
        24,280,124  
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Cyclical — 8.2%

     

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

     60,100        6,476,376  

Honda Motor Co. Ltd., SP ADR

     74,055        2,190,547  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     10,110        2,363,920  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     95,700        4,499,814  
     

 

 

 
        15,530,657  
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Non-cyclical — 18.5%

 

  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     32,225        3,932,094  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC, SP ADR

     202,530        8,573,095  

Ingredion, Inc.

     61,885        5,893,308  

Johnson & Johnson

     27,285        4,444,181  

Kroger Co. (The)

     92,500        3,701,850  

McKesson Corp.

     16,950        3,523,566  

Sanofi, ADR

     102,025        5,145,121  
     

 

 

 
              35,213,215  
     

 

 

 

Energy — 9.9%

     

Coterra Energy, Inc.

     250,913        5,349,465  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     27,285        1,759,064  

TotalEnergies SE, SP ADR

     114,725        5,748,870  

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

     213,275        5,990,895  
     

 

 

 
        18,848,294  
     

 

 

 

Financial — 27.6%

     

AGNC Investment Corp., REIT

     186,575        2,970,274  

American Express Co.

     25,815        4,486,131  

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     57,265        4,697,448  

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A, REIT

     285,900        2,767,512  

Globe Life, Inc.

     43,247        3,849,848  

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     76,075        5,548,150  

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

     22,025        4,647,936  
     Number
of Shares
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

  

Financial — (Continued)

     

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     30,950      $ 4,979,236  

Truist Financial Corp.

     73,392        4,658,190  

US Bancorp

     92,215        5,567,019  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     160,025        8,186,879  
     

 

 

 
        52,358,623  
     

 

 

 

Industrial — 6.0%

     

General Dynamics Corp.

     28,175        5,712,481  

Raytheon Technologies Corp.

     20,950        1,861,617  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     18,015        3,845,662  
     

 

 

 
        11,419,760  
     

 

 

 

Utilities — 7.0%

     

Exelon Corp.

     116,060        6,173,231  

National Fuel Gas Co.

     20,000        1,148,600  

OGE Energy Corp.

     70,525        2,402,787  

PPL Corp.

     123,550        3,558,240  
     

 

 

 
        13,282,858  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $116,481,451)

        175,696,787  
     

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.8%

 

  

Money Market Fund — 5.8%

     

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Treasury Securities Money Market Fund 0.01%(a)

     11,083,875        11,083,875  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $11,083,875)

 

     11,083,875  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.3%
(Cost $127,565,326)

 

     186,780,662  
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 1.7%

 

     3,147,980  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     189,928,642  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

 Non-income producing.

(a) 

Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021.

 

ADR   American Depositary Receipt
PLC   Public Limited Company
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust
SP ADR   Sponsored American Depository Receipt
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

    

Investments, at value (Cost $127,565,326)

     $ 186,780,662

Receivables:

    

Investments sold

       4,240,673

Capital shares sold

       747,564

Dividends and interest

       426,399

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       27,620
    

 

 

 

Total Assets

       192,222,918
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payables:

    

Investments purchased

       1,861,684

Capital shares redeemed

       203,923

Investment adviser

       109,945

Administration and accounting fees

       31,551

12b-1 distribution fees (Class A and C Shares)

       10,729

Shareholder servicing fees

       2,370

Accrued expenses

       74,074
    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       2,294,276
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 189,928,642
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 109,117

Paid-in capital

       111,612,750

Total distributable earnings

       78,206,775
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 189,928,642
    

 

 

 

Class A Shares:

    

Net assets

     $ 17,368,299
    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       996,360
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, redemption price per share

     $ 17.43
    

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.50 of $17.43)

     $ 18.44
    

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

    

Net assets

     $ 11,034,565
    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       650,438
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 16.96
    

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares:

    

Net assets

     $ 161,525,778
    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       9,264,908
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 17.43
    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income

  

Dividends

   $ 2,932,176  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (90,637
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     2,841,539  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     689,507  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     60,629  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     54,427  

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     47,042  

Registration and filing fees

     25,141  

Shareholder reporting fees

     24,351  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     22,972  

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     20,014  

Legal fees

     18,717  

Shareholder servicing fees (Class C)

     15,680  

Audit fees

     15,511  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     11,057  

Other expenses

     9,102  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     1,014,150  
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (58,017
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     956,133  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     1,885,406  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     9,394,898  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

     (806,559
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     8,588,339  
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 10,473,745  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended

April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 1,885,406     $ 2,237,469

Net realized gains from investments

       9,394,898       14,089,498

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

       (806,559 )       41,560,193
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       10,473,745       57,887,160
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Total distributable earnings:

        

Class A

             (448,206 )

Class C

             (941,695 )

Institutional Class

             (6,783,811 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (8,173,712 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       1,784,101       (11,607,365 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       12,257,846       38,106,083
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       177,670,796       139,564,713
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 189,928,642     $ 177,670,796
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

    

    

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 16.48     $ 11.75     $ 13.98     $ 14.33     $ 14.22     $ 13.02
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.16       0.20       0.23       0.21       0.17       0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.79       5.33       (1.42 )       0.68       1.15       1.32
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.95       5.53       (1.19 )       0.89       1.32       1.45
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.23 )       (0.21 )       (0.16 )       (0.15 )       (0.11 )

Net realized capital gains

             (0.57 )       (0.83 )       (1.08 )       (1.06 )       (0.14 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (0.80 )       (1.04 )       (1.24 )       (1.21 )       (0.25 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 17.43     $ 16.48     $ 11.75     $ 13.98     $ 14.33     $ 14.22
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       5.77 %       48.52 %       (9.54 )%       6.86 %       9.45 %       11.13 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 17,368     $ 11,784     $ 8,347     $ 15,019     $ 47,274     $ 52,845

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.20 %(4)       1.18 %       1.15 %       1.18 %       1.24 %       1.20 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any

       1.27 %(4),(5)       1.32 %(5)       1.24 %(5)       1.23 %(5)       1.24 %       1.20 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.89 %(4)       1.45 %       1.67 %       1.47 %       1.16 %       0.98 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       11 %(6)       41 %       36 %       42 %       33 %       29 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.50% or any applicable sales charge. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

    

    

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class C
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 16.10     $ 11.52     $ 13.73     $ 14.12     $ 14.06     $ 12.87
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.09       0.09       0.12       0.10       0.06       0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.77       5.22       (1.41 )       0.67       1.13       1.30
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.86       5.31       (1.29 )       0.77       1.19       1.33
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.16 )       (0.09 )       (0.08 )       (0.07 )       (0.00 )

Net realized capital gains

             (0.57 )       (0.83 )       (1.08 )       (1.06 )       (0.14 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (0.73 )       (0.92 )       (1.16 )       (1.13 )       (0.14 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 16.96     $ 16.10     $ 11.52     $ 13.73     $ 14.12     $ 14.06
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       5.34 %       47.46 %       (10.30 )%       6.05 %       8.63 %       10.35 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 11,035     $ 16,926     $ 17,926     $ 27,407     $ 35,488     $ 45,071

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.95 %(4)       1.93 %       1.90 %       1.93 %       1.99 %       1.95 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any

       2.01 %(4),(5)       2.07 %(5)       1.99 %(5)       1.98 %(5)       1.99 %       1.95 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.14 %(4)       0.70 %       0.92 %       0.71 %       0.41 %       0.23 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       11 %(6)       41 %       36 %       42 %       33 %       29 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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EIC VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights (Concluded)

    

    

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

    Institutional Class
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
   For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                                 

Net asset value, beginning of period

                $ 16.46          $ 11.73     $ 13.97     $ 14.37     $ 14.26     $ 13.06
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

           0.18            0.23       0.26       0.24       0.21       0.17

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

           0.79            5.32       (1.42 )       0.69       1.14       1.32
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

           0.97            5.55       (1.16 )       0.93       1.35       1.49
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                                 

Net investment income

                      (0.25 )       (0.25 )       (0.25 )       (0.18 )       (0.15 )

Net realized capital gains

                      (0.57 )       (0.83 )       (1.08 )       (1.06 )       (0.14 )
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

                      (0.82 )       (1.08 )       (1.33 )       (1.24 )       (0.29 )
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

           0.00 (2)              0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)         0.00 (2)        
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

         $ 17.43          $ 16.46     $ 11.73     $ 13.97     $ 14.37     $ 14.26
        

 

 

          

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

           5.89 %            48.85 %       (9.36 )%       7.16 %       9.70 %       11.40 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                                 

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

         $ 161,526          $ 148,961     $ 113,292     $ 173,468     $ 160,899     $ 171,105

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

           0.95 %(4)            0.93 %       0.90 %       0.93 %       0.99 %       0.96 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, expense reimbursements and/or recoupments, if any

          
1.01
%(4)(5)
           1.07 %(5)       0.99 %(5)       0.99 %(5)       0.99 %       0.96 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

           2.14 %(4)            1.70 %       1.91 %       1.72 %       1.41 %       1.23 %

Portfolio turnover rate

           11 %(6)            41 %       36 %       42 %       33 %       29 %

 

(1)

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

During the period, certain fees were waived, reimbursed, and/or recouped. If such fee waivers, reimbursements, and/or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

11


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced operations on May 1, 2011. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C, Institutional Class and Retail Class shares. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.50%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the redemption of Class A shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares were purchased without an initial sales charge, and (ii) the Fund’s principal underwriter, Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”), paid a commission to the selling broker-dealer for such sale. A CDSC of up to 1.00% is assessed on redemptions of Class C Shares made within eighteen months after a purchase where the broker-dealer was paid a commission for such sale. Class C shares of the Fund will automatically convert into Class A shares of the Fund after they have been held for eight years. As of October 31, 2021, the Retail Class Shares have not been issued.

The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1 —

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2 —

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3 —

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

 

12


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

                  Level 2        
                  Other     Level 3  
     Total      Level 1     Significant     Significant  
     Value at      Quoted       Observable         Unobservable    
     10/31/21      Prices     Inputs     Inputs  

Assets

         

Common Stocks*

   $ 175,696,787      $ 175,696,787     $     $  

Short-Term Investments*

     11,083,875        11,083,875              
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 186,780,662      $ 186,780,662     $     $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

 

13


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

Equity Investment Corporation (“EIC” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets under $500 million; 0.65% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $500 million or more but less than $1 billion; and 0.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets of $1 billion and over. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive or otherwise reduce its annual compensation received from the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses”, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions, do not exceed 0.95% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. Subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, the Adviser may recoup any expenses or fees it has reimbursed within a three-year period from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses of the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount.

As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

04/30/2022

  

04/30/2023

  

04/30/2024

  

10/31/2024

  

     Total     

$80,644

   $178,396    $189,225    $58,017    $506,282

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $689,507 and waived fees of $58,017.

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

 

14


EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee) on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 18,342,829      $ 20,156,852  

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended              
     October 31, 2021     For the Year Ended  
     (Unaudited)     April 30, 2021  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

        

Sales

       353,933     $ 5,958,918           195,374     $     2,745,489  

Reinvestments

                 30,872       421,095  

Redemption Fees*

           231             222  

Redemptions

     (72,805     (1,218,909     (221,481     (2,894,803
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     281,128     $     4,740,240       4,765     $ 272,003  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     For the Six Months Ended              
     October 31, 2021     For the Year Ended  
     (Unaudited)     April 30, 2021  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class C

        

Sales

     22,290     $ 367,837       21,314     $ 312,927  

Reinvestments

                 67,095       897,064  

Redemption Fees*

           155             378  

Redemptions

     (423,388     (6,953,209     (592,505     (7,875,494
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (401,098   $ (6,585,217     (504,096   $ (6,665,125
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Institutional Class

        

Sales

         873,867     $ 14,724,774       1,612,934     $ 23,027,468  

Reinvestments

                     489,724           6,670,050  

Redemption Fees*

           2,164             2,793  

Redemptions

     (660,606     (11,097,860     (2,711,685     (34,914,554
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     213,261     $     3,629,078       (609,027   $ (5,214,243
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase/(decrease)

     93,291     $ 1,784,101       (1,108,358   $ (11,607,365
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in-capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $2,420,135 of ordinary income dividends and $5,753,577 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

Undistributed   Undistributed   Unrealized
Ordinary   Long-Term   Appreciation/
Income   Gain   (Depreciation)
$432,361   $7,455,195   $59,845,474

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal Tax Cost*

   $ 127,565,326  
  

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation

     60,338,870  

Unrealized Depreciation

     (1,123,534
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 59,215,336  
  

 

 

 

 

 

*

Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report.

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended October 31, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals or no long-term capital gain deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

(Unaudited)

    

 

On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the EIC Value Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.

 

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EIC VALUE FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

    

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (855) 430-6487 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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Investment Adviser

Equity Investment Corporation

1776 Peachtree Street, NW

Suite 600S

Atlanta, GA 30309

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7096

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

EIC-1021


LOGO

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Class Y

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Funds or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Pacific Capital Funds website (https://www.boh.com/personal/mutual-funds), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Funds, call toll-free at (888) 678-6034 or write to:

Pacific Capital

Funds FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

Your election to receive shareholder reports in paper will apply to all Pacific Capital Funds that you hold through the financial intermediary, or directly with the Pacific Capital Funds.

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

Investment Style

High-quality, intermediate-term, tax-exempt

Investment Objective

The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax.

Investment Considerations

Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. The longer the average maturity of the Fund’s portfolio, the greater the fluctuation in value. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.

Investment Process

 

   

Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends

 

   

Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds

Investment Management

Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (“AMG”)

 

   

As of October 31, 2021, AMG manages $956.0 million in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $251.7 million in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021        
       Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  
 

Class Y

     0.21%        1.68%        4.64%        2.83%        3.23%  
 

Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index

     0.03%        1.84%        4.85%        3.10%        3.54%  

 

 

Not Annualized.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost; and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.

As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 0.31%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver” are 0.11%, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the“Waiver”) until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”).

Total returns reflect the waiver of advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.

The performance of the Fund is measured against the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index, a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the long-term tax-exempt Hawaii bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Style

High-quality, short-intermediate term, tax-exempt

Investment Objective

The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (the “Fund”) seeks high current income that is exempt from federal and Hawaii income tax by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade municipal obligations. The Fund normally invests greater than 50% of its assets in Hawaii municipal obligations — debt securities issued by or on behalf of the State of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities that pay interest which is exempt from Hawaii income tax as well as federal income tax. The Fund seeks to provide greater price stability than a long-term bond fund.

Investment Considerations

Income received from the Fund may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, depending on one’s tax status, to the federal alternative minimum tax. Bonds offer a relatively stable level of income, although bond prices will fluctuate, providing the potential for principal gain or loss. Generally, bond prices and values fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. Intermediate term, higher-quality bonds generally offer less risk than longer-term bonds and a lower rate of return. Since the Fund invests significantly in securities of issuers in Hawaii, it will also be affected by a variety of Hawaii’s economic and political factors. The values of any of the Fund’s investments may also decline in response to events affecting the issuer or its credit rating.

Investment Process

 

   

Top-down macroeconomic analysis of interest rate trends

 

   

Bottom-up credit research to identify high quality bonds

Investment Management

Advised by Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (“AMG”)

 

   

As of October 31, 2021, AMG manages $956.0 million in mutual fund assets. In addition, AMG personnel also manage approximately $251.7 million in assets on behalf of Bank of Hawaii clients.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

       Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021        
       Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  
 

Class Y

     (0.17)%        0.61%        2.49%        1.49%        1.36%  
 

Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii 3-Year Municipal Bond Index

     (0.03)%        0.46%        2.62%        1.69%        1.52%  

 

 

Not Annualized.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost; and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please call (888) 678-6034.

As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 0.48%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver” are 0.28%, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered in this report. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the“Waiver”) until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”).

Total returns reflect the waiver of advisory fees. Had these waivers not been in effect, performance quoted would have been lower.

The performance of the Fund is measured against the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii 3-Year Municipal Bond Index, which is the 2-4 year component of the Bloomberg Barclays Capital Hawaii Municipal Bond Index and is a rules-based, market-value weighted index engineered for the Hawaii tax-exempt bond market. The index has four main sectors: general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds and prerefunded bonds. The index is unmanaged and does not reflect the deduction of fees associated with a mutual fund, such as investment management and fund accounting fees. The Fund’s performance reflects the deduction of fees for these services. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

The Fund is distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line of the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund(s) and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

   

Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2021

 

Ending Account Value
October 31, 2021

 

Expenses Paid
During Period*

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

           

Class Y

           

Actual

    $ 1,000.00     $ 1,002.10     $ 0.61

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00       1,024.60       0.61

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

           

Class Y

           

Actual

    $ 1,000.00     $ 998.30     $ 1.71

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00       1,023.49       1.73

 

*

Expense are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.12% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and 0.34% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Funds’ ending account values on the first line in each table are based on the actual six-month total returns of 0.21% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and (0.17)% for the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by credit quality of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

Credit Quality:   

% of Total Investments

Pre-refunded/Escrowed to Maturity

       12.92 %

Aaa

       3.68

Aa

       65.78

A

       11.45

Baa

       5.11

Cash

       1.06
    

 

 

 

Total

       100.00 %
    

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the Fund, and not the Fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

 

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal         
     Amount($)            Value ($)        

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 98.3%

 

Arizona — 2.5%

     

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. Revenue, Civic Plaza, Convertible CAB, OID, Series B,
5.50%, 07/01/31, (NATL-RE Insured)

     5,000,000        6,705,885  
     

 

 

 

California — 1.7%

     

Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District GO, CAB, OID, Series B
0.00%, 08/01/27, (AGM-CR, FGIC Insured)(a)

     5,000,000        4,666,005  
     

 

 

 

Hawaii — 93.0%

     

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable
03/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/31

     5,045,000        6,068,934  

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable
03/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/34

     4,775,000        5,715,634  

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable
09/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 09/01/40

     1,000,000        1,187,227  

Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corp. Revenue, Multi-Family Housing, Iwilei Apartments, Series A, Callable
07/01/22 at 100,
3.75%, 01/01/31

     3,120,000        3,163,932  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, OID, COP, Callable 08/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/28

     400,000        429,913  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, Refunding, Callable 12/13/21 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/23

     500,000        502,448  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, OID, Series B, Callable
07/01/25 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/45

     50,000        54,535  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/41

     4,000,000        4,558,848  
     Principal         
     Amount($)            Value ($)        

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable
07/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/31

     1,275,000        1,553,956  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable
07/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/33

     500,000        608,648  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable
07/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/48

     1,500,000        1,794,141  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Callable
07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/35

     2,000,000        2,329,707  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, OID, Refunding,
4.00%, 07/01/23

     500,000        530,679  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, OID, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/29

     225,000        241,481  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/23

     100,000        107,794  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     1,330,000        1,427,418  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Callable 10/01/24 at 100,
3.50%, 10/01/49

     2,750,000        2,852,655  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

7


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal         
     Amount($)            Value ($)        

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding,
3.10%, 05/01/26

     3,800,000        4,127,408  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding, Callable
03/01/27 at 100,
4.00%, 03/01/37

     1,650,000        1,816,919  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, MWC, Refunding, Callable
07/01/29 at 100,
3.20%, 07/01/39

     4,200,000        4,537,690  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Mid-Pacific Projects, Refunding,
4.00%, 01/01/30

     225,000        261,173  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Mid-Pacific Projects, Refunding, Callable
01/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 01/01/31

     250,000        288,161  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/22

     1,000,000        1,031,704  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, Callable
07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/35

     10,000,000        11,404,863  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Refunding, Callable
11/15/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/15/27

     1,790,000        1,864,923  
     Principal         
     Amount($)            Value ($)        

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Special Purpose Revenue, Kahala Nui, Refunding, Callable 11/15/22 at 100,
5.13%, 11/15/32

     550,000        570,894  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/28

     1,170,000        1,437,150  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/30

     800,000        976,551  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Kapolei Office Facility, Series A, Refunding, COP, Callable 11/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/31

     815,000        989,433  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding,
5.00%, 04/01/24

     500,000        554,115  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding, Callable 04/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 04/01/28

     945,000        1,138,527  

Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Revenue, Refunding, Callable 04/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 04/01/32

     335,000        396,781  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100,
5.00%, 12/01/22

     155,000        155,600  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100,
5.00%, 12/01/25

     895,000        898,464  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

8


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/27

     1,120,000        1,124,335  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/27

     805,000        808,116  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     805,000        808,116  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31

     1,730,000        1,736,696  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/29

     300,000        301,174  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     1,235,000        1,239,831  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100,
5.00%, 12/01/31

     1,095,000        1,099,283  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     55,000        57,639  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26

     90,000        94,319  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     1,000,000        1,047,987  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     90,000        94,319  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28

     740,000        775,511  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28

     20,000        20,960  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     100,000        104,799  
     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/26

     1,365,000        1,430,503  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     345,000        361,556  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28

     340,000        356,316  

Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     500,000        523,994  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/24

     305,000        330,037  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded, ETM,
5.00%, 08/01/23

     445,000        481,530  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded, ETM,
5.00%, 08/01/23

     120,000        129,851  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion,
5.00%, 08/01/23

     345,000        373,701  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion, Callable 08/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/24

     895,000        969,292  

Hawaii State GO, Series EL, Refunding,
5.00%, 08/01/23

     1,000,000        1,083,192  

Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Callable 08/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/32

     1,285,000        1,437,829  

Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Prerefunded 08/01/24 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/26

     140,000        157,674  

Hawaii State GO, Series EO, Unrefunded portion, Callable 08/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/26

     2,660,000        2,988,792  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

9


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State GO, Series EP, Refunding, 5.00%, 08/01/24

     1,000,000        1,127,126  

Hawaii State GO, Series EY, Refunding, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/27

     3,040,000        3,552,885  

Hawaii State GO, Series FB,
5.00%, 04/01/25

     5,000,000        5,770,196  

Hawaii State GO, Series FB, Callable 04/01/26 at 100, 4.00%, 04/01/29

     2,000,000        2,265,051  

Hawaii State GO, Series FG, Callable 10/01/26 at 100, 5.00%, 10/01/30

     10,000,000        11,984,723  

Hawaii State GO, Series FG, Callable 10/01/26 at 100, 4.00%, 10/01/35

     1,000,000        1,139,598  

Hawaii State GO, Series FK, Callable 05/01/27 at 100, 5.00%, 05/01/33

     2,500,000        3,021,674  

Hawaii State GO, Series FK, Callable 05/01/27 at 100, 4.00%, 05/01/37

     2,000,000        2,277,629  

Hawaii State GO, Series FN, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/26

     2,500,000        3,021,639  

Hawaii State GO, Series FT, Callable 01/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/36

     4,000,000        4,904,690  

Hawaii State GO, Series FT, Callable 01/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/38

     1,950,000        2,382,598  

Hawaii State GO, Series FW, Callable 01/01/29 at 100, 4.00%, 01/01/34

     2,000,000        2,338,408  

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, AMT, Refunding, Callable
07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/37

     5,000,000          5,839,417  

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series C, Refunding, Callable 07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/39

     450,000        531,842  
     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Callable 01/01/31 at 100, 5.00%, 01/01/39

     2,000,000        2,571,479  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/29 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/37

     3,500,000        4,350,579  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/31

     1,085,000        1,211,630  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded
01/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/27

     5,490,000        5,533,660  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Prerefunded
01/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/28

     1,120,000        1,128,907  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series B, Refunding, Callable 07/01/26 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/29

     5,000,000        5,958,918  

Honolulu City & County Board of

     

Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/35

     1,770,000        2,137,040  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100,
3.00%, 07/01/34

     650,000        720,741  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/35

     730,000        897,667  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 4.00%, 07/01/36

     1,010,000        1,237,972  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

10


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/31 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/50

     3,015,000        3,872,970  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/25

     250,000        258,011  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     3,125,000        3,225,142  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/25

     1,500,000        1,682,713  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     65,000        72,788  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/27

     850,000        955,471  

Honolulu City & County GO, OID, Series E, Refunding, Callable 09/01/27 at 100,
3.00%, 09/01/31

     250,000        272,726  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
09/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/41

     1,390,000        1,670,032  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/27

     500,000        584,145  

Honolulu City & County GO,
Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/31

     2,175,000          2,525,449  
     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/35

     3,075,000        3,553,726  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/37

     1,000,000        1,153,181  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/38

     1,040,000        1,198,010  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/39

     1,000,000        1,150,686  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/25

     1,355,000        1,420,023  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/26

     1,000,000        1,047,987  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/31

     450,000        471,594  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/32

     1,970,000        2,064,535  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
4.00%, 11/01/37

     1,000,000          1,033,129  

Honolulu City & County GO,
Series A, ETM,
5.00%, 11/01/22

     2,000,000        2,095,975  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Callable
11/01/22 at 100,
5.00%, 11/01/23

     2,050,000        2,147,457  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/22

     1,000,000        1,044,303  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

11


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/25

     2,300,000        2,696,813  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/26

     500,000        583,511  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Honolulu Rail Transit Project,
4.00%, 09/01/26

     1,215,000        1,407,966  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable
07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/39

     1,050,000        1,240,965  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable
07/01/30 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/42

     345,000        437,106  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable
07/01/30 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/45

     500,000        629,340  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable
08/01/29 at 100,
4.00%, 08/01/36

     1,400,000        1,651,246  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Callable
08/01/29 at 100,
4.00%, 08/01/43

     2,000,000        2,324,180  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/27

     2,000,000        2,336,578  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/29

     4,115,000          4,795,346  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C, Refunding, Callable
10/01/25 at 100,
4.00%, 10/01/33

     500,000        557,243  
     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County GO, Series E, Refunding, Callable 09/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/30

     1,500,000        1,837,850  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series F, Refunding, Callable 07/01/30 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/31

     225,000        293,788  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 07/01/29 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/34

     2,130,000        2,536,263  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/29

     250,000        321,659  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Junior Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/30

     4,000,000        4,622,853  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     1,000,000        1,162,426  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/27

     325,000        376,888  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 01/01/28 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/36

     2,000,000        2,432,431  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/29

     395,000        460,099  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

12


PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Senior Series B, Refunding, Callable 07/01/26 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/35

     125,000        147,651  

Kauai County GO,
5.00%, 08/01/23

     395,000        427,498  

Kauai County GO,
5.00%, 08/01/27

     250,000        307,967  

Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/31

     250,000        303,876  

Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100,
4.00%, 08/01/33

     295,000        337,442  

Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/37

     40,000        48,121  

Kauai County GO, Callable 08/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/42

     775,000        924,931  

Kauai County GO, OID, Series A, Callable 08/01/22 at 100,
3.13%, 08/01/27

     1,300,000        1,328,460  

Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 08/01/22

     400,000        414,385  

Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 08/01/24

     930,000        1,047,135  

Maui County GO, Callable
03/01/31 at 100,
4.00%, 03/01/36

     750,000        906,578  

Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 06/01/23

     300,000        322,543  

Maui County GO, Refunding, 5.00%, 09/01/28

     1,070,000        1,353,408  

Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 03/01/30 at 100,
3.00%, 03/01/31

     500,000        558,705  

Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 09/01/25 at 100,
3.00%, 09/01/32

     195,000        206,138  

Maui County GO, Refunding, Callable 09/01/28 at 100,
4.00%, 09/01/31

     5,305,000            6,248,778  
     Principal
 Amount($) 
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding,
4.00%, 10/01/24

     165,000        182,179  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/35

     1,000,000        1,152,344  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series E, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/24

     3,000,000        3,399,169  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series E, Refunding, Callable 10/01/26 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/31

     1,000,000        1,189,920  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series F, Refunding, Callable 10/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/36

     3,000,000        3,661,550  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series F, Refunding, Callable 10/01/27 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/37

     2,000,000        2,436,446  
     

 

 

 
        254,531,555  
     

 

 

 

Texas — 1.1%

     

Galveston County GO, CAB, OID, Series RD
0.00%, 02/01/24, (NATL-RE Insured)(a)

     1,130,000        1,120,687  

Houston Combined Utility System Revenue, Unrefunded Balance CAB, OID, Junior Series A, Refunding
0.00%, 12/01/27, (AGM
Insured)(a)

     2,000,000        1,857,908  
     

 

 

 
        2,978,595  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $253,892,548)

        268,882,040  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Shares      Value ($)  

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 1.0%

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.03%(b)

     2,877,857        2,877,857  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $2,877,857)

 

     2,877,857  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.3%
(Cost $256,770,405)

        271,759,897  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.7%

        1,889,309  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 273,649,206  
     

 

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Zero coupon bond.

(b) 

Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021.

 

AGM

 

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.

AGM-CR

 

Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. Custodial

 

Receipts

AMT

 

Alternative Minimum Tax

CAB

 

Capital Appreciation Bond

COP

 

Certificate of Participation

ETM

 

Escrowed to Maturity

FGIC

 

Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.

GO

 

General Obligation

MWC

 

Make Whole Callable

NATL-RE

 

National Reinsurance Corp.

OID

 

Original Issue Discount

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by credit quality of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

Credit Quality:   

% of Total Investments

Pre-refunded/Escrowed to Maturity

       16.70 %

Aaa

       4.20

Aa

       60.74

A

       10.58

Baa

       6.97

Cash

       0.81
    

 

 

 

Total

       100.00 %
    

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

Credit quality ratings are primarily sourced from Moody’s but in the event that Moody’s has not assigned a rating, the Fund will use S&P or Fitch. If these ratings are in conflict, S&P will be used before Fitch. If none of the major rating agencies have assigned a rating, the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent their (Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch) opinions as to the quality of the underlying securities in the Fund, and not the Fund itself. The ratings range from AAA (extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitment) to D (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. A pre-refunded bond is secured by an escrow fund of U.S. government obligations (i.e. Treasury securities) and assumes the superior credit rating of the government obligation. The ratings do not predict performance and are subject to change.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — 97.6%

     

Arizona — 1.8%

     

Tempe City Excise Tax Revenue, Series A, Callable 11/29/21 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/22

     900,000        903,231  
     

 

 

 

Florida — 0.5%

     

Florida Housing Finance Corp. Revenue, Series 1, Callable
07/01/29 at 100,
2.00%, 07/01/32,
(GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC Collateralized)

     225,000        225,716  
     

 

 

 

Hawaii — 92.1%

     

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 09/01/24

     320,000        361,638  

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/26 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/26

     200,000        237,115  

Hawaii County GO, Series A, Refunding, Callable 03/01/26 at 100,
5.00%, 09/01/29

     25,000        29,382  

Hawaii County GO, Series D, Refunding,
4.00%, 09/01/26

     500,000        579,152  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, COP, Callable 08/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/27

     295,000        317,275  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, AMT, OID, Refunding, Callable 11/29/21 at 100,
4.13%, 07/01/24

     500,000        501,497  

Hawaii State Airports System Revenue, Series B,
5.00%, 07/01/27

     1,010,000        1,236,696  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/22

     220,000        226,990  
     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/22

     355,000        366,279  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaii Pacific Health Obligation, Refunding, Callable 07/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     200,000        214,649  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding,
3.25%, 01/01/25

     500,000        535,471  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Hawaiian Electric Company, AMT, MWC, Refunding,
3.10%, 05/01/26

     2,610,000        2,834,878  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/22

     255,000        263,085  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/24

     525,000        587,609  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/25

     510,000        590,619  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Queens Health System, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/27

     550,000        634,777  

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Refunding,
5.00%, 11/15/21

     210,000        210,299  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State Department of Budget & Finance Revenue, Refunding,
4.00%, 01/01/25

     20,000        21,761  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/22

     290,000        291,122  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/23

     190,000        190,735  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Prerefunded 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30

     1,110,000        1,114,296  

Hawaii State GO, Series DZ, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/31

     360,000        361,408  

Hawaii State GO, Series EA, Refunding, Callable 12/01/21 at 100, 5.00%, 12/01/23

     1,450,000        1,455,672  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, ETM, 4.00%, 11/01/22

     1,335,000        1,385,768  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     45,000        47,159  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Prerefunded 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/27

     785,000        822,670  

Hawaii State GO, Series EE, Unrefunded portion, Prerefunded, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     25,000        26,200  

Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/23

     100,000        104,799  

Hawaii State GO, Series EF, Refunding, Callable 11/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 11/01/24

     1,180,000        1,236,625  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24

     285,000        308,396  

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Prerefunded 08/01/23 at 100, 5.00%, 08/01/30

     80,000        86,567  
     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Hawaii State GO, Series EH, Unrefunded portion, Callable
08/01/23 at 100,
5.00%, 08/01/24

     895,000        969,292  

Hawaii State GO, Series EP, Refunding,
5.00%, 08/01/22

     1,140,000        1,181,436  

Hawaii State GO, Series FG, 5.00%, 10/01/22

     445,000        464,757  

Hawaii State GO, Series FN, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/22

     210,000        219,324  

Hawaii State GO, Series FT, 3.00%, 01/01/23

     1,000,000        1,032,729  

Hawaii State GO, Series FW, 5.00%, 01/01/23

     530,000        559,664  

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, AMT, 5.00%, 07/01/26

     500,000        593,620  

Hawaii State Harbor System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, AMT, Callable 07/01/30 at 100,
4.00%, 07/01/31

     1,000,000        1,186,021  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A,
4.00%, 01/01/24

     500,000        539,977  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100,
4.00%, 01/01/25

     500,000        503,013  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 01/01/22 at 100,
4.00%, 01/01/26

     300,000        301,779  

Hawaii State Highway Fund Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 01/01/25

     555,000        622,604  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/24

     500,000        561,473  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Callable 07/01/30 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/31

     50,000        65,286  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/22

     775,000        799,835  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/23

     515,000        554,961  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     150,000          167,973  

Honolulu City & County Board of Water Supply System Revenue, Series A, Refunding, Callable 07/01/24 at 100,
5.00%, 07/01/27

     245,000        275,401  

Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series A, 5.00%, 09/01/24

     615,000        695,395  

Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 09/01/22

     500,000        520,141  

Honolulu City & County GO, Honolulu Rail Transit Project, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 03/01/25

     1,000,000        1,150,431  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/25

     500,000        581,609  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series A,
5.00%, 07/01/26

     750,000        900,317  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B,
5.00%, 09/01/22

     1,010,000        1,050,686  
     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B,
5.00%, 09/01/23

     125,000        135,928  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/26

     765,000        892,771  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series B, Refunding, Callable 10/01/25 at 100,
5.00%, 10/01/30

     300,000        348,842  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C,
4.00%, 08/01/22

     800,000        823,044  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C,
4.00%, 07/01/23

     500,000        531,543  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C,
4.00%, 08/01/23

     1,250,000          1,332,661  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C,
4.00%, 07/01/24

     690,000        756,943  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series C,
4.00%, 07/01/26

     115,000        132,772  

Honolulu City & County GO, Series D, Refunding,
5.00%, 09/01/23

     560,000        608,955  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Senior Series A, Prerefunded 07/01/22 at 100, 5.00%, 07/01/23

     500,000        516,023  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/22

     500,000        516,091  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, 1st Bond Resolution, Series A, 5.00%, 07/01/23

     1,000,000        1,078,989  

Honolulu City & County Wastewater System Revenue, Junior Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 07/01/24

     675,000        757,029  
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Hawaii — (Continued)

     

Kauai County GO, Series A, Refunding,
5.00%, 08/01/24

     525,000        591,125  

Maui County GO,
5.00%, 03/01/29

     225,000        287,899  

Maui County GO, Refunding,
5.00%, 09/01/23

     1,010,000        1,097,515  

Maui County GO, Refunding,
5.00%, 03/01/25

     100,000        115,259  

Maui County GO, Refunding,
5.00%, 03/01/26

     250,000        297,337  

Maui County GO, Refunding,
5.00%, 03/01/28

     75,000        93,753  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding,
4.00%, 10/01/23

     565,000        604,881  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/23

     185,000        201,586  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding,
4.00%, 10/01/24

     530,000        585,182  

University of Hawaii Revenue, Series B, Refunding,
5.00%, 10/01/25

     500,000        585,839  
     

 

 

 
        45,570,280  
     

 

 

 

Iowa — 0.8%

     

The University of Iowa Revenue, Utility System, Series S, Refunding, Callable 11/01/23 at 100,
2.50%, 11/01/24

     375,000        390,828  
     

 

 

 

Texas — 2.2%

     

Houston Independent School District GO, Refunding, Callable
02/15/24 at 100,
4.00%, 02/15/25, (PSF-GTD)

     600,000        649,064  

Pflugerville Independent School District GO, Refunding, Callable 02/15/24 at 100,
5.00%, 02/15/26, (PSF-GTD)

     400,000        441,803  
     

 

 

 
        1,090,867  
     

 

 

 
     Principal
Amount($)
     Value ($)  

MUNICIPAL BONDS — (Continued)

 

Washington — 0.2%

     

Redmond City GO, Refunding,
2.00%, 12/01/21

     100,000        100,151  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MUNICIPAL BONDS
(Cost $47,362,269)

 

     48,281,073  
     

 

 

 
     Shares         

REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY — 0.8%

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.03%(a)

     392,705        392,705  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY
(Cost $392,705)

 

     392,705  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4%
(Cost $47,754,974)

 

     48,673,778  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.6%

 

     789,723  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 49,463,501  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Rate disclosed is the 7-day yield at October 31, 2021.

 

AMT

 

Alternative Minimum Tax

COP

 

Certificate of Participation

ETM

 

Escrowed to Maturity

FHLMC

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

FNMA

 

Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA

 

Government National Mortgage Association

GO

 

General Obligation

MWC

 

Make Whole Callable

OID

 

Original Issue Discount

PSF-GTD

 

Permanent School Fund Guaranteed

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

          Pacific Capital
     Pacific Capital    Tax-Free
     Tax-Free    Short
     Securities    Intermediate
     Fund   

Securities Fund

Assets

         

Investments, at value*

     $ 271,759,897      $ 48,673,778

Receivables:

         

Capital shares sold

       503,385        274,076

Interest

       2,901,439        612,298

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       3,215        944
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       275,167,936        49,561,096
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

         

Payables:

         

Capital shares redeemed

       933,073       

Distributions to shareholders

       531,015        50,194

Administration and accounting fees

       19,911        15,498

Audit fees

       14,641        14,362

Custodian fees

       9,046        5,249

Transfer agent fees

       5,786        5,768

Shareholder reporting fees

       1,637        5,047

Accrued expenses

       3,621        1,477
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       1,518,730        97,595
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 273,649,206      $ 49,463,501
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

         

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 260,400      $ 48,478

Paid-in capital

       259,357,063        48,477,747

Total distributable earnings

       14,031,743        937,276
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 273,649,206      $ 49,463,501
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class Y Shares:

         

Net assets

     $ 273,649,206      $ 49,463,501
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       26,040,047        4,847,820
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 10.51      $ 10.20
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

* Investments, at cost

     $ 256,770,405      $ 47,754,974

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

         Pacific Capital
     Pacific Capital   Tax-Free
     Tax-Free   Short
     Securities   Intermediate
     Fund  

Securities Fund

Investment income

        

Interest

     $ 3,353,664     $ 390,911

Dividends

       430       166
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       3,354,094       391,077
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

        

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       277,943       50,137

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       40,089       7,283

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

       35,146       24,181

Legal fees

       22,851       5,156

Audit fees

       15,286       15,193

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       12,627       5,793

Shareholder reporting fees

       11,774       11,394

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       11,596       11,420

Registration and filing fees

       287       205

Other expenses

       12,778       5,070
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers

       440,377       135,832
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less: waivers (Note 2)

       (277,943 )       (50,137 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers

       162,434       85,695
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       3,191,660       305,382
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

        

Net realized gain from investments

       193,971       44,007

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments

       (2,861,445 )       (397,219 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (2,667,474 )       (353,212 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 524,186     $ (47,830 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income

     $ 3,191,660     $ 6,582,196

Net realized gains from investments

       193,971       139,548

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

       (2,861,445 )       7,895,165
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       524,186       14,616,909
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Total distributable earnings:

        

Class Y

       (3,191,660 )       (6,582,195 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (3,191,660 )       (6,582,195 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       668,872       1,619,737
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (1,998,602 )       9,654,451
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       275,647,808       265,993,357
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 273,649,206     $ 275,647,808
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)

 

    Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund
    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

       

Net investment income

    $ 305,382     $ 720,133

Net realized gains from investments

      44,007       75,845

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments

      (397,219 )       717,489
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

      (47,830 )       1,513,467
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

       

Total distributable earnings:

       

Class Y

      (305,382 )       (720,132 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

      (305,382 )       (720,132 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

      (206,615 )       (4,369,229 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total decrease in net assets

      (559,827 )       (3,575,894 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

       

Beginning of period

      50,023,328       53,599,222
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

    $ 49,463,501     $ 50,023,328
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class Y shares
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.61     $ 10.30     $ 10.24     $ 9.97     $ 10.15     $ 10.41
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       0.12       0.26       0.26       0.25       0.25       0.25

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.10 )       0.31       0.06       0.27       (0.18 )       (0.26 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.02       0.57       0.32       0.52       0.07       (0.01 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

       (0.12 )       (0.26 )       (0.26 )       (0.25 )       (0.25 )       (0.25 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.51     $ 10.61     $ 10.30     $ 10.24     $ 9.97     $ 10.15
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(1)

       0.21 %       5.54 %       3.14 %       5.30 %       0.63 %       (0.10 )%

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 273,649     $ 275,648     $ 265,993     $ 281,615     $ 289,169     $ 314,733

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.12 %(2)       0.11 %       0.09 %       0.11 %       0.10 %       0.10 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers(3)

       0.32 %(2)       0.31 %       0.29 %       0.31 %       0.30 %       0.30 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.30 %(2)       2.43 %       2.51 %       2.50 %       2.41 %       2.42 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       2 %(4)       9 %       10 %       11 %       22 %       15 %

 

(1)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(2)

Annualized.

(3)

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(4)

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (Concluded)

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class Y shares
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.28     $ 10.12     $ 10.09     $ 9.95     $ 10.14     $ 10.27
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income

       0.06       0.15       0.17       0.16       0.14       0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.08 )       0.16       0.03       0.14       (0.19 )       (0.10 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (0.02 )       0.31       0.20       0.30       (0.05 )       0.03
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

       (0.06 )       (0.15 )       (0.17 )       (0.16 )       (0.14 )       (0.13 )

Net realized capital gains

                               (0.00 )(1)       (0.03 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.06 )       (0.15 )       (0.17 )       (0.16 )       (0.14 )       (0.16 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.20     $ 10.28     $ 10.12     $ 10.09     $ 9.95     $ 10.14
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (0.17 )%       3.04 %       1.98 %       3.01 %       (0.49 )%       0.24 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 49,464     $ 50,023     $ 53,599     $ 53,479     $ 52,363     $ 68,075

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.34 %(3)       0.28 %       0.24 %       0.34 %       0.25 %       0.25 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers(4)

       0.54 %(3)       0.48 %       0.44 %       0.54 %       0.45 %       0.45 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.22 %(3)       1.43 %       1.66 %       1.57 %       1.36 %       1.24 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       6 %(5)       22 %       30 %       34 %       27 %       19 %

 

(1)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(2)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3)

Annualized.

(4)

During the period, certain fees were waived. If such fee waivers had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5)

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Funds are each a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Funds are each authorized to issue and offer Class Y shares.

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation – Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Debt securities are valued on the basis of broker quotations or valuations provided by a pricing service, which utilizes information with respect to recent sales, market transactions in comparable securities, quotations from dealers, and various relationships between securities in determining value. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may materially vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of such investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

  

  

Level 1

  

  

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

  

  

Level 2

  

  

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

  

  

Level 3

  

  

significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The fair value of a Fund’s bonds is generally based on quotes received from brokers or independent pricing services. Bonds with quotes that are based on actual trades with a sufficient level of activity on or near the measurement date are classified as Level 2 assets.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

Funds

   Total Value at
10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted

Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

           

Assets

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 268,882,040      $      $ 268,882,040      $  

Registered Investment Company

     2,877,857        2,877,857                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 271,759,897      $ 2,877,857      $ 268,882,040      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

           

Assets

           

Municipal Bonds

   $ 48,281,073      $      $ 48,281,073      $  

Registered Investment Company

     392,705        392,705                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 48,673,778      $ 392,705      $ 48,281,073      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums are recorded on a daily basis using the effective yield method except for short term securities, which records discounts and premiums on a straight-line basis.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders Dividends from net investment income for each Fund are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders. Distributions, if any, of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by a Fund, after deducting any available capital loss carryovers are declared and paid to its shareholders annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Funds.

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

Investment advisory services are provided to the Funds by the Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii (the “Adviser”). Under terms of an advisory agreement, the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund are charged an annual fee of 0.20% which is computed daily and paid monthly based upon average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee (the “Waiver”). The Waiver will remain in effect until August 31, 2023. The Waiver may not be terminated at any time prior to that date without the consent of the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”). While the Adviser is currently waiving its entire investment advisory fee, investors who invest in a Fund through a bank trust account may be subject to account level fees applicable to such amount charged by affiliates of the Adviser, including Bank of Hawaii’s Trust Services Group.

Fee rates for the six months ended October 31, 2021, were as follows:

 

     Maximum Annual
Advisory Fee
  Net Annual
Fees Paid After
Contractual
Waivers

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

   0.20%   0.00%

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

   0.20%   0.00%

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Funds and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statements of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

   $ 5,499,015      $ 5,130,720  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     3,122,151        3,026,040  

The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain other affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in the procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Funds. The procedures have been designed to provide assurances that any purchase or sale of securities by the Funds from or to another fund that is or could be considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effective at the current market price.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Funds did not engage in purchase or sale of securities with affiliated funds under Rule 17a-7.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended        
     October 31, 2021   For the Year Ended
     (Unaudited)   April 30, 2021
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund:

                

Class Y

                

Sales

       1,409,393     $ 14,963,868       2,995,532     $ 31,849,577

Reinvestments

       1,744       18,483       3,787       40,247

Redemptions

       (1,350,627 )       (14,313,479 )       (2,855,931 )       (30,270,087 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       60,510     $ 668,872       143,388     $ 1,619,737
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund:

                

Class Y

                

Sales

       184,486     $ 1,892,550       569,020     $ 5,854,474

Reinvestments

       169       1,735       433       4,453

Redemptions

       (204,749 )       (2,100,900 )       (995,774 )       (10,228,156 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease

       (20,094 )     $ (206,615 )       (426,321 )     $ (4,369,229 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended April 30, 2021, were as follows:

 

     Net    Total    Tax    Total
     Investment    Taxable    Exempt    Distributions
     Income    Distributions    Distributions    Paid*

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

   $8,691    $8,691    $6,618,175    $6,626,866

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     4,035      4,035         729,885         733,920

 

 

*

Distributions will not tie to Statements of Changes in Net Assets because distributions are recognized when actually paid for tax purposes.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2021, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Capital Loss
Carryforward
  Undistributed
Tax Exempt
   Distributions
Payable
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $ (1,151,720 )     $ 522,012      $ (522,012 )     $ 17,850,937

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

       (14,536 )       39,131        (50,129 )       1,316,022

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gain is reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

The cost for federal income tax purposes, gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation and net unrealized appreciation as of October 31, 2021 is as follows:

 

     Federal
Tax Cost*
     Unrealized
Appreciation
     Unrealized
(Depreciation)
     Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $256,770,405        $15,178,948        $(189,456)        $14,989,492  

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     47,754,974        955,663        (36,859)        918,804  

 

 

*

Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report.

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Funds had no late year ordinary loss deferrals or capital loss deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Funds’ capital loss carryforward, which were comprised of both short-term losses and long-term losses, and had an unlimited period of capital loss carryover were as follows:

 

     Capital Loss Carryforward
     Short-Term     

Long-Term

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund

     $1,138,134      $13,586

Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund

     14,536     

6. Concentration of Credit Risk

The Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund primarily invest in debt obligations issued by the state of Hawaii and its political subdivisions, agencies, and public authorities to obtain funds for various public purposes. The Funds are more susceptible to factors adversely affecting issues of Hawaii municipal securities than is a municipal bond fund that is not concentrated in these issuers to the same extent.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

7. Debt Investment Risk

Debt investments are affected primarily by the financial condition of the companies or other entities that have issued them and by changes in interest rates. There is a risk that an issuer of a Fund’s debt investments may not be able to meet its financial obligations (e.g., may not be able to make principal and/or interest payments when they are due or otherwise default on other financial terms) and/or go bankrupt. Securities such as high-yield/high-risk bonds, e.g., bonds with low credit ratings by Moody’s (Ba or lower) or Standard & Poor’s (BB and lower) or if unrated are of comparable quality as determined by the manager, are especially subject to credit risk during periods of economic uncertainty or during economic downturns and are more likely to default on their interest and/or principal payments than higher rated securities. Debt investments may be affected by changes in interest rates. Debt investments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, making them more volatile than debt investments with shorter durations or floating or adjustable interest rates. The value of debt investments may fall when interest rates rise.

8. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

(Unaudited)

 

On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Pacific Capital Tax-Free Securities Fund and Pacific Capital Tax-Free Short Intermediate Securities Fund (each a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Funds, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Funds’ Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of each Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for any of the Funds.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follows:

A. Each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed each Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on each Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. Each Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration each Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that shares of the Funds are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of each Fund’s holdings, it was noted that each Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in each Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Funds do not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.

 

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PACIFIC CAPITAL FUNDS

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6034 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

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Investment Adviser

Asset Management Group of Bank of Hawaii

111 South King Street, 4th Floor,

Honolulu, HI 96813

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

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Polen Growth Fund

Polen Global Growth Fund

Polen International Growth Fund

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Institutional Class

Investor Class

Class Y

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Polen Funds’ shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Polen Funds or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Polen Funds website (www.polencapital.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Polen Funds, call the Polen Funds toll-free at (888) 678-6024 or write to the Polen Funds at:

Polen Funds

FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

Your election to receive shareholder reports in paper will apply to all Polen Funds that you hold through the financial intermediary, or directly with the Polen Funds.

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


POLEN GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six                  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years  

Institutional Class

   14.36%   40.32%   29.51%   25.80%     19.01%  

S&P 500® Index

   10.91%   42.91%   21.50%   18.94%     16.21%  

Russell 1000® Growth Index

   15.20%   43.21%   29.44%   25.51%     19.42%  

 

 

Not Annualized.

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six                  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years  

Investor Class

   14.21%   40.00%   29.18%   25.48%     18.71%  

S&P 500® Index

   10.91%   42.91%   21.50%   18.94%     16.21%  

Russell 1000® Growth Index

   15.20%   43.21%   29.44%   25.51%     19.42%  

 

 

Not Annualized.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 0.96% for the Institutional Class shares and 1.21% for the Investor Class shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.00% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed by the Adviser on or after January 1, 2017 with respect to the Fund for a three (3) year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 (“S&P 500®”) Index and the Russell 1000® Growth Index. The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® Growth Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund.

 

1


POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six               Since  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   Inception  

Institutional Class

   7.21%   29.22%   23.75%   21.22%     16.57%*  

MSCI All Country World® Index
(“ACWI”) (Net Dividend)

   7.01%   37.28%   17.49%   14.73%     10.74%**  

 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on December 30, 2014.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six               Since  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   Inception  

Investor Class

   7.05%   28.94%   23.43%   20.91%     17.14%*  

MSCI All Country World® Index
(“ACWI”) (Net Dividend)

   7.01%   37.28%   17.49%   14.73%     11.29%**  

 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen Global Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Investor Class shares commenced operation on July 6, 2015.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.01% and 1.06%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 1.26% and 1.31%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid-cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,975 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.

 

2


POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.

 

3


POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six           Since  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   Inception*  

Institutional Class

   0.22%   14.79%   12.52%     13.41%  

MSCI All Country World® Index
(“ACWI”) (ex-USA) (Net Dividend)

   1.77%   29.66%   12.01%     10.18%**  

 

 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen International Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on December 30, 2016.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021

 

      Six           Since  
      Months   1 Year   3 Years   Inception*  

Investor Class

   0.06%   14.46%   12.22%     11.64%  

MSCI All Country World® Index
(“ACWI”) (ex-USA) (Net Dividend)

   1.77%   29.66%   12.01%     9.22%**  

 

 

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on March 15, 2017.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021 are 1.04% and 1.10%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 1.29% and 1.35%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three (3) year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (ex-USA) (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,350 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.

 

4


POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.

 

5


POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021    
     Six           Since
     Months   1 Year   3 Years   Inception*

Institutional Class

   14.32%   51.97%   28.74%   22.72%  

Russell 2000® Growth Index

     0.44%   38.45%   18.66%   14.85%**

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on November 1, 2017.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021
     Six       Since
     Months   1 Year   Inception*

Investor Class

   14.14%   51.57%   27.72%  

Russell 2000® Growth Index

     0.44%   38.45%   20.55%**

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on February 8, 2019.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

 

Total Returns for the Period Ended October 31, 2021
     Since
     Inception*

Class Y

   17.05%  

Russell 2000® Growth Index

     3.40%**

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Fund’s Class Y shares commenced operations on June 1, 2021.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.34% and 1.10%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares, 1.59% and 1.35%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares and 1.34% and 1.00%, respectively, for the Class Y shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Effective May 1, 2021, Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.10% with respect to Institutional Class and Investor Class shares and 1.00% with respect to Class Y shares (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). Prior to May 1, 2021 the Expense Limitation was 1.25% with respect to Institutional Class and Investor Class shares. The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed

 

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POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No reimbursement will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Growth Index, which is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund invests in securities of small-capitalization companies, which may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Small-capitalization companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, or may be dependent upon a small or inexperienced management group. Securities of small-capitalization companies may trade less frequently and in lower volumes than the securities of larger companies, which could lead to higher transaction costs.

 

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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021
     Six       Since
     Months   1 Year   Inception*

Institutional Class

   10.63%   27.76%   25.35%  

MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend)

     3.27%   38.83%   18.15%**

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen International Small Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) commenced operations on December 31, 2018.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021
     Six       Since
     Months   1 Year   Inception*

Investor Class

   10.51%   27.46%   22.59%  

MSCI All Country World® Index (“ACWI”) (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend)

     3.27%   38.83%   15.70%**

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Fund’s Investor Class shares commenced operations on February 8, 2019.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The tables do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement,” as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.99% and 1.25%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares and 2.24% and 1.50%, respectively, for the Investor Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI ACWI Index (ex-USA Small Cap) (Net Dividend), which captures small cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 26 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 4,382 constituents, the index covers approximately 14% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices.

The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant

 

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POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.

 

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POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
     Six             Since  
     Months      1 Year      Inception*  

Institutional Class

     -5.94%        3.79%        1.34%    

MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividend)

     3.89%        16.96%        14.60%**  

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on October 16, 2020.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 2.51% and 1.25%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.25% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until October 31, 2022 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net Dividend), which captures large and mid cap representation across 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 1,417 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. Indexes are unmanaged and it is not possible to invest directly in an index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates and possible lax regulation of securities markets and accounting practices. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations.

The Fund may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a limited number of countries. If the Fund concentrates its investments in this manner, it assumes the risk that economic, political and social conditions in those countries will have a significant impact on its investment performance. The Fund’s investment performance may also be more volatile if it concentrates its investments in certain countries, especially emerging market countries.

 

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POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
     Six      Since  
     Months      Inception*  

Institutional Class

     14.70%        21.70%    

Russell 2500® Growth Index

       3.89%        9.80%**  

 

Not Annualized.

*

The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Institutional Class shares commenced operations on April 1, 2021.

**

Benchmark performance is from the commencement date of the Fund Class only and is not the commencement date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 678-6024. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 4.58% and 1.05%, respectively, for the Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets, which may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 1.05% (on an annual basis) with respect to the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until April 30, 2023 unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Russell 2500® Growth Index, which is an unmanaged index measuring the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the biggest U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an Index.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a large portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund invests in securities of small or mid-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Small-capitalization companies may have limited product lines or financial resources, or may be dependent upon a small or inexperienced management group. Securities of small-capitalization companies may trade less frequently and in lower volumes than the securities of larger companies, which could lead to higher transaction costs. Mid-capitalization companies are usually less stable in price and less liquid than larger, more established companies. The Fund is a recently formed mutual fund and has a limited history of operations.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund(s) and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of each accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2021
     Ending Account Value
October 31, 2021
     Expenses Paid
During Period
 

Polen Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class1

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,143.60        $5.08  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.47          4.79  

Investor Class1

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,142.10        $6.43  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,019.21          6.06  

Polen Global Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class2

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,072.10        $5.07  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.32          4.94  

Investor Class2

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,070.50        $6.37  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,019.06          6.21  

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Beginning Account Value      Ending Account Value      Expenses Paid  
     May 1, 2021      October 31, 2021      During Period  

Polen International Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class3

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,002.20        $5.15  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.06          5.19  

Investor Class3

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,000.60        $6.40  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.80          6.46  

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class4

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,143.20        $5.94  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,019.66          5.60  

Investor Class4

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,141.40        $7.29  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.40          6.87  

Class Y5

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,170.50        $4.55  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,020.16          5.09  

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class6

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,106.30        $6.64  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.90          6.36  

Investor Class6

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,105.10        $7.96  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,017.64          7.63  

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class7

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $   940.60        $6.11  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,018.90          6.36  

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

        

Institutional Class8

        

Actual

     $1,000.00        $1,147.00        $5.68  

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00          1,019.91          5.35  

 

1

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.94% for Institutional Class and 1.19% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 14.36% and 14.21% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively.

2

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 0.97% for Institutional Class and 1.22% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 7.21% and 7.05% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively.

3

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.02% for Institutional Class and 1.27% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 0.22% and 0.06% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Fund Expense Disclosure (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

4

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.10% for Institutional Class and 1.35% for Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 14.32% and 14.14% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively.

5

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the period beginning June 1, 2021, commencement of operations, to October 31, 2021 of 1.00% for Class Y, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (153), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Class Y ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual total return for the Fund of 17.05%. For comparative purposes, the Hypothetical expenses are as if the Class Y had been in existence from May 1, 2021, and are equal to the Class Y annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period.

6

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.25% for Institutional Class and 1.50% for the Investor Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line of each table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 10.63% and 10.51% for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively.

7

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.25% for Institutional Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Institutional Class ending account values on the first line of the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of (5.94)%.

8

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.05% for Institutional Class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Institutional Class ending account values on the first line of the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 14.70%.

 

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net    
     Assets   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Internet Content & Information

       21.5 %     $ 2,926,345,120

Software Application

       13.1       1,776,901,559

Software Infrastructure

       11.8       1,602,248,356

Credit Services

       11.0       1,501,026,618

Internet Retail

       7.1       968,281,984

Information Technology Services

       6.8       922,313,634

Medical Devices

       6.7       906,140,056

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

       3.8       520,126,177

Entertainment

       3.2       430,551,179

Healthcare Plans

       3.1       423,057,734

Restaurants

       2.3       313,141,763

Medical Instruments & Supplies

       2.2       300,305,235

Footwear & Accessories

       2.2       297,776,702

Diagnostics & Research

       2.0       267,074,093

Financial Data & Stock Exchanges

       1.7       234,328,977
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       98.5       13,389,619,187
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.5       210,023,249
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 13,599,642,436
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Number  
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 98.5%

 

Credit Services — 11.0%

     

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     1,857,209      $ 623,130,764  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     1,584,020        368,427,212  

Visa, Inc., Class A

     2,405,764        509,468,642  
     

 

 

 
            1,501,026,618  
     

 

 

 

Diagnostics & Research — 2.0%

 

Illumina, Inc.*

     643,459        267,074,093  
     

 

 

 

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic — 3.8%

 

Zoetis, Inc.

     2,405,764        520,126,177  
     

 

 

 

Entertainment — 3.2%

     

Netflix, Inc.*

     623,707        430,551,179  
     

 

 

 

Financial Data & Stock Exchanges — 1.7%

 

MSCI, Inc.

     352,438        234,328,977  
     

 

 

 

Footwear & Accessories — 2.2%

 

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     1,780,003        297,776,702  
     

 

 

 

Healthcare Plans — 3.1%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     918,752        423,057,734  
     

 

 

 

Information Technology Services — 6.8%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

     1,453,309        521,432,736  

Gartner, Inc.*

     1,207,800        400,880,898  
     

 

 

 
        922,313,634  
     

 

 

 

Internet Content & Information — 21.5%

 

Airbnb, Inc., Class A*

     2,322,522        396,361,604  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     132,678        392,848,944  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     372,197        1,103,716,706  

Meta Platforms, Inc.,
Class A*

     3,193,800        1,033,417,866  
     

 

 

 
        2,926,345,120  
     

 

 

 

Internet Retail — 7.1%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     287,117        968,281,984  
     

 

 

 

Medical Devices — 6.7%

 

Abbott Laboratories

     5,217,343        672,463,340  

Align Technology, Inc.*

     374,260        233,676,716  
     

 

 

 
        906,140,056  
     

 

 

 
       Number  
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.2%

 

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.*

     831,571      $ 300,305,235  
     

 

 

 

Restaurants — 2.3%

 

Starbucks Corp.

     2,952,218        313,141,763  
     

 

 

 

Software Application — 13.1%

 

Autodesk, Inc.*

     1,582,058        502,477,441  

salesforce.com, Inc.*

     2,459,132        736,977,269  

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     770,246        537,446,849  
     

 

 

 
        1,776,901,559  
     

 

 

 

Software Infrastructure — 11.8%

 

Adobe, Inc.*

     1,316,712        856,336,816  

Microsoft Corp.

     2,249,296        745,911,540  
     

 

 

 
        1,602,248,356  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $7,415,386,935)

        13,389,619,187  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5%
(Cost $7,415,386,935)

        13,389,619,187  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.5%

        210,023,249  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 13,599,642,436  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

*

Non-income producing.

PLC     Public Limited Company

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

16


POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net    
     Assets   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Software

       23.3 %     $ 169,904,421

Information Technology Services

       18.4       133,527,416

Interactive Media & Services

       13.2       96,429,837

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

       10.5       76,438,101

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       8.4       61,361,474

Life Sciences Tools & Services

       6.2       45,506,097

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

       4.0       28,938,822

Insurance

       3.8       27,708,591

Food Products

       3.3       23,855,554

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       3.1       22,462,232

Biotechnology

       2.2       16,191,085
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       96.4       702,323,630
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       3.6       26,529,995
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 728,853,625
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

         Number    
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 96.4%

 

Australia — 2.2%

     

CSL Ltd.

     71,157      $     16,191,085  
     

 

 

 

France — 2.5%

     

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     23,184        18,179,077  
     

 

 

 

Germany — 10.8%

     

adidas AG

     78,032        25,539,994  

SAP SE

     186,038        26,940,382  

Siemens Healthineers AG

     394,313        26,224,159  
     

 

 

 
        78,704,535  
     

 

 

 

Ireland — 11.0%

     

Accenture PLC, Class A

     96,401        34,587,715  

ICON PLC*

     158,685        45,506,097  
     

 

 

 
        80,093,812  
     

 

 

 

Switzerland — 3.3%

     

Nestle SA, Registered Shares

     180,851        23,855,554  
     

 

 

 

United States — 66.6%

 

Abbott Laboratories

     256,740        33,091,219  

Adobe, Inc.*

     75,396        49,034,542  

Align Technology, Inc.*

     27,424        17,122,723  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     21,392        63,436,051  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     8,581        28,938,822  

Aon PLC, Class A

     86,611        27,708,591  

Autodesk, Inc.*

     95,193        30,234,249  

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     54,850        12,313,276  
         Number    
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

United States — (Continued)

 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     95,238      $ 31,954,254  

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

     101,968        32,993,786  

Microsoft Corp.

     192,073        63,695,248  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     105,460        17,642,403  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     70,302        16,351,542  

Starbucks Corp.

     211,768        22,462,232  

Visa, Inc., Class A

     180,954        38,320,629  
     

 

 

 
        485,299,567  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $491,796,563)†

 

     702,323,630  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 96.4%
(Cost $491,796,563)

 

     702,323,630  
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 3.6%

 

     26,529,995  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     728,853,625  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard
(“GICS”).

*

Non-income producing.

PLC     Public Limited Company

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

18


POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net    
     Assets   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Software

       14.7 %     $ 74,555,352

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

       11.1       56,362,625

Life Sciences Tools & Services

       10.6       53,807,802

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       10.1       51,379,596

Information Technology Services

       9.4       47,464,253

Insurance

       8.1       41,106,521

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       5.3       27,006,552

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

       4.6       23,361,110

Professional Services

       4.3       21,695,265

Interactive Media & Services

       4.1       20,592,101

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       3.9       19,891,669

Biotechnology

       3.2       16,242,965

Trading Companies & Distributors

       1.9       9,987,764

Personal Products

       1.8       9,009,010

Food Products

       1.7       8,609,321

Food & Staples Retailing

       1.1       5,474,973
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       95.9       486,546,879
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       4.1       20,855,877
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 507,402,756
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

19


POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

         Number    
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 95.9%

 

Argentina — 1.2%

     

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     4,076      $ 6,036,637  
     

 

 

 

Australia — 3.2%

     

CSL Ltd.

     71,385        16,242,965  
     

 

 

 

Canada — 1.2%

     

Shopify, Inc., Class A*

     4,079        5,982,792  
     

 

 

 

China — 7.5%

     

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., SP ADR*

     105,035        17,324,473  

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

     338,520        20,592,101  
     

 

 

 
        37,916,574  
     

 

 

 

France — 6.9%

     

Dassault Systemes SE

     185,594        10,838,211  

Kering SA

     13,257        9,949,842  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

     18,356        14,393,337  
     

 

 

 
        35,181,390  
     

 

 

 

Germany — 15.7%

     

adidas AG

     82,604        27,036,417  

SAP SE

     152,958        22,150,028  

Siemens Healthineers AG

     457,866        30,450,811  
     

 

 

 
        79,637,256  
     

 

 

 

Ireland — 25.8%

     

Accenture PLC, Class A

     81,581        29,270,447  

Experian PLC

     473,167        21,695,265  

ICON PLC*

     187,634        53,807,802  

Medtronic PLC

     216,184        25,911,814  
     

 

 

 
            130,685,328  
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 1.1%

     

Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV

     1,571,431        5,474,973  
     

 

 

 

Netherlands — 3.9%

     

ASML Holding NV

     24,470        19,891,669  
     

 

 

 
         Number    
of Shares
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Spain — 2.4%

 

Amadeus IT Group SA*

     182,532      $ 12,211,014  
     

 

 

 

Sweden — 5.3%

     

Evolution AB

     166,356        27,006,552  
     

 

 

 

Switzerland — 5.5%

     

Nestle SA, Registered Shares

     65,268        8,609,321  

Temenos AG, Registered Shares

     125,431        19,203,056  
     

 

 

 
        27,812,377  
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom — 8.1%

     

Bunzl PLC

     270,231        9,987,764  

Sage Group PLC (The)

     2,299,524        22,364,057  

Unilever PLC

     168,261        9,009,010  
     

 

 

 
        41,360,831  
     

 

 

 

United States — 8.1%

     

Aon PLC, Class A

     128,490        41,106,521  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $375,307,909)†

 

     486,546,879  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 95.9%
(Cost $375,307,909)

 

     486,546,879  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 4.1%

 

     20,855,877  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     507,402,756  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

*

Non-income producing.

 

PLC

 

Public Limited Company

SP ADR

 

Sponsored American Depository Receipt

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

20


POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net    
     Assets   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Software Application

       24.2 %     $ 50,360,218

Software Infrastructure

       16.3       33,877,566

Recreational Vehicles

       7.5       15,613,279

Internet Retail

       5.7       11,916,277

Restaurants

       5.2       10,804,901

Insurance - Diversified

       5.0       10,470,552

Diagnostics & Research

       5.0       10,414,050

Health Information Services

       4.5       9,422,932

Leisure

       4.4       9,070,844

Consulting Services

       4.2       8,796,320

Insurance - Specialty

       4.1       8,492,237

Capital Markets

       3.7       7,779,025

Medical Care Facilities

       3.3       6,791,646

Medical Instruments & Supplies

       2.5       5,127,084

Household & Personal Products

       2.4       5,002,213
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       98.0       203,939,144
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.0       4,255,199
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 208,194,343
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

21


POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 98.0%

 

Capital Markets — 3.7%

 

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     69,406      $         7,779,025  
     

 

 

 

Consulting Services — 4.2%

 

  

Exponent, Inc.

     76,623        8,796,320  
     

 

 

 

Diagnostics & Research — 5.0%

 

  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

     45,968        10,414,050  
     

 

 

 

Health Information Services — 4.5%

 

  

Progyny, Inc.*

     153,393        9,422,932  
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 2.4%

 

  

Helen of Troy Ltd.*

     22,237        5,002,213  
     

 

 

 

Insurance - Diversified — 5.0%

 

  

Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A

     72,561        10,470,552  
     

 

 

 

Insurance - Specialty — 4.1%

 

Trupanion, Inc.*

     82,932        8,492,237  
     

 

 

 

Internet Retail — 5.7%

 

  

Revolve Group, Inc.*

     158,799        11,916,277  
     

 

 

 

Leisure — 4.4%

 

  

YETI Holdings, Inc.*

     92,249        9,070,844  
     

 

 

 

Medical Care Facilities — 3.3%

 

  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     68,811        6,791,646  
     

 

 

 

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 2.5%

 

  

Warby Parker, Inc., Class A*

     94,946        5,127,084  
     

 

 

 

Recreational Vehicles — 7.5%

 

  

Fox Factory Holding Corp.*

     69,257        11,146,914  

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A*

     63,254        4,466,365  
     

 

 

 
        15,613,279  
     

 

 

 

Restaurants — 5.2%

 

  

Wingstop, Inc.

     62,648        10,804,901  
     

 

 

 

Software Application — 24.2%

 

  

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.*

     77,825        6,557,534  
       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Software Application — (Continued)

 

Appfolio, Inc., Class A*

     50,783      $         6,687,613  

BigCommerce Holdings, Inc.*

     110,872        5,123,395  

Duck Creek Technologies, Inc.*

     212,890        6,706,035  

Globant SA*

     36,358        11,605,110  

Olo, Inc., Class A*

     281,998        7,675,986  

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     19,678        6,004,545  
     

 

 

 
        50,360,218  
     

 

 

 

Software Infrastructure — 16.3%

 

  

Altair Engineering, Inc.,
Class A*

     72,111        5,609,515  

Blackline, Inc.*

     73,615        9,339,535  

Endava PLC, SP ADR*

     82,629        13,093,391  

Qualys, Inc.*

     46,876        5,835,125  
     

 

 

 
        33,877,566  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $153,700,394)

 

     203,939,144  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.0%
(Cost $153,700,394)

 

     203,939,144  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 2.0%

 

     4,255,199  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

 

   $ 208,194,343  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

*

Non-income producing.

 

PLC

  

Public Limited Company

SP ADR

  

Sponsored American Depository Receipt

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

22


POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
    Value  

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Software

       26.2 %     $ 9,780,347

Information Technology Services

       12.0       4,446,998

Interactive Media & Services

       9.7       3,625,645

Health Care Technology

       5.3       1,959,328

Entertainment

       4.8       1,782,627

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

       4.7       1,739,165

Specialty Retail

       4.6       1,696,218

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

       4.2       1,587,008

Beverages

       4.0       1,476,293

Leisure Products

       3.9       1,469,070

Health Care Providers & Services

       3.5       1,308,185

Real Estate Management & Development

       3.5       1,301,662

Commercial Services & Supplies

       2.7       993,704

Professional Services

       2.5       928,585

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       2.3       858,916

Biotechnology

       2.3       851,285

Capital Markets

       2.3       845,449
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       98.5       36,650,485
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.5       563,844
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 37,214,329
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

23


POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 98.5%

 

Australia — 13.1%

 

  

Cochlear Ltd.

     5,990      $         1,001,900  

Pro Medicus Ltd.

     18,316        739,663  

Technology One Ltd.

     167,822        1,558,443  

Temple & Webster Group Ltd.*

     164,720        1,587,008  
     

 

 

 
        4,887,014  
     

 

 

 

Canada — 9.0%

 

  

Altus Group Ltd.

     24,818        1,301,662  

Kinaxis, Inc.*

     7,830        1,215,244  

TMX Group Ltd.

     7,809        845,449  
     

 

 

 
        3,362,355  
     

 

 

 

Denmark — 4.8%

 

  

Netcompany Group A/S

     15,755        1,794,062  
     

 

 

 

Finland — 4.6%

 

  

Musti Group Oyj

     43,120        1,696,218  
     

 

 

 

Germany — 10.0%

 

  

CompuGroup Medical SE & Co. KGaA

     14,593        1,219,665  

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA*

     24,510        1,782,627  

Scout24 AG

     10,318        718,608  
     

 

 

 
        3,720,900  
     

 

 

 

Italy — 3.5%

 

  

Amplifon SpA

     25,707        1,308,185  
     

 

 

 

Japan — 15.6%

 

  

Benefit One, Inc.

     18,400        928,585  

Cybozu, Inc.

     57,100        1,354,746  

Kakaku.com, Inc.

     53,400        1,772,076  

Smaregi, Inc.*

     54,730        1,744,712  
     

 

 

 
        5,800,119  
     

 

 

 

South Korea — 5.0%

 

  

Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd.

     14,100        984,263  

Koh Young Technology, Inc.

     54,355        858,916  
     

 

 

 
        1,843,179  
     

 

 

 
       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Sweden — 8.2%

 

  

Cellavision AB

     16,210      $         737,265  

Thule Group AB (The)

     25,425        1,469,070  

Vitrolife AB

     13,080        851,285  
     

 

 

 
        3,057,620  
     

 

 

 

United Kingdom — 19.2%

 

  

Auto Trader Group PLC*

     136,900        1,134,961  

Endava PLC, SP ADR*

     15,148        2,400,352  

Fevertree Drinks PLC

     47,542        1,476,293  

GB Group PLC

     93,048        1,128,877  

HomeServe PLC

     84,924        993,704  
     

 

 

 
        7,134,187  
     

 

 

 

Uruguay — 5.5%

 

  

Globant SA*

     6,412        2,046,646  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $27,767,804)†

 

     36,650,485  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5%
(Cost $27,767,804)

 

     36,650,485  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.5%

 

     563,844  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

 

   $       37,214,329  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

*

Non-income producing.

 

PLC

  

Public Limited Company

SP ADR

  

Sponsored American Depository Receipt

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

24


POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Interactive Media & Services

       13.5 %     $ 3,189,337

Food Products

       11.0       2,644,041

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail

       10.6       2,529,884

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods

       10.6       2,521,288

Specialty Retail

       9.9       2,337,284

Beverages

       7.7       1,822,469

Food & Staples Retailing

       5.6       1,318,579

Entertainment

       5.5       1,283,984

Personal Products

       5.1       1,210,890

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

       5.0       1,178,502

Software

       4.7       1,120,627

Banks

       2.8       661,995

Automobiles

       2.5       583,620

Household Durables

       1.5       352,655

Health Care Technology

       1.3       304,556

Insurance

       1.2       282,608

Diversified Consumer Services

       0.2       57,260
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       98.7       23,399,579
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       1.3       300,740
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 23,700,319
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 98.7%

 

Argentina — 2.2%

 

  

MercadoLibre, Inc.*

     347      $         513,914  
     

 

 

 

Brazil — 2.7%

 

  

Raia Drogasil SA

     154,700        641,408  
     

 

 

 

Cambodia — 5.0%

 

  

NagaCorp Ltd.

     1,284,000        1,178,502  
     

 

 

 

China — 22.6%

 

  

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.*

     38,200        785,493  

ANTA Sports Products Ltd.

     48,000        743,699  

Autohome, Inc., ADR

     8,320        327,392  

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A

     96,274        645,439  

NetEase, Inc.

     27,700        537,316  

Ping An Healthcare and Technology Co. Ltd.*

     63,000        304,556  

TAL Education Group, ADR*

     14,000        57,260  

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, ADR*

     94,996        746,668  

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp.

     458,000        854,850  

Zhejiang Supor Co. Ltd., Class A

     42,605        352,655  
     

 

 

 
        5,355,328  
     

 

 

 

Hong Kong — 0.9%

 

  

Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.

     92,000        221,763  
     

 

 

 

India — 20.1%

 

  

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

     11,770        583,620  

Britannia Industries Ltd.

     13,280        653,295  

Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.

     58,700        1,210,890  

HDFC Bank Ltd.

     31,250        661,995  

Titan Co. Ltd.

     24,580        784,283  

United Spirits Ltd.*

     69,470        881,878  
     

 

 

 
        4,775,961  
     

 

 

 

Mexico — 4.0%

 

  

Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV

     114,200        940,591  
     

 

 

 

Netherlands — 3.5%

 

  

Prosus NV

     9,580        843,835  
     

 

 

 

Russia — 12.1%

 

  

Mail.Ru Group Ltd., GDR*

     34,180        698,744  

Yandex NV, Class A*

     26,113        2,163,201  
     

 

 

 
        2,861,945  
     

 

 

 
       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Singapore — 4.7%

 

  

Karooooo Ltd.*

     31,836      $         1,120,627  
     

 

 

 

South Africa — 3.7%

     

Discovery Ltd.*

     30,850        282,608  

Mr Price Group Ltd.

     44,740        585,677  
     

 

 

 
        868,285  
     

 

 

 

Taiwan — 4.5%

 

  

momo.com, Inc.

     6,000        386,642  

President Chain Store Corp.

     67,000        677,171  
     

 

 

 
        1,063,813  
     

 

 

 

Thailand — 1.0%

 

  

Home Product Center PCL

     533,500        235,100  
     

 

 

 

Vietnam — 11.7%

 

  

Mobile World Investment Corp.

     262,500        1,516,507  

Phu Nhuan Jewelry JSC

     217,300        993,306  

Vietnam Dairy Products JSC

     67,400        268,694  
     

 

 

 
        2,778,507  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $24,391,239)†

 

     23,399,579  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.7%
(Cost $24,391,239)

 

     23,399,579  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.3%

 

     300,740  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

 

   $ 23,700,319  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”).

*

Non-income producing.

 

ADR

 

American Depositary Receipt

GDR

 

Global Depository Receipt

JSC

 

Joint Stock Company

PCL

 

Public Company Limited

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

26


POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following table presents a summary by industry of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Software Application

       37.0 %     $ 8,791,316

Internet Retail

       7.6       1,797,323

Information Technology Services

       6.2       1,470,500

Specialty Retail

       4.6       1,083,113

Diagnostics & Research

       4.0       951,284

Recreational Vehicles

       3.6       865,428

Restaurants

       3.5       838,204

Insurance - Diversified

       3.3       780,663

Building Products & Equipment

       3.3       778,422

Capital Markets

       3.3       778,059

Health Information Services

       3.2       761,241

Specialty Industrial Machinery

       3.1       730,390

Specialty Business Services

       3.0       715,266

Insurance - Specialty

       2.9       677,069

Consulting Services

       2.5       599,600

Aerospace & Defense

       2.1       509,889

Household & Personal Products

       2.0       475,994

Medical Instruments & Supplies

       1.9       442,314
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       97.1       23,046,075
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       2.9       689,592
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 23,735,667
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the table above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

27


POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS† — 97.1%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 2.1%

 

  

HEICO Corp.

     3,658      $         509,889  
     

 

 

 

Building Products & Equipment — 3.3%

 

  

Trex Co., Inc.*

     7,316        778,422  
     

 

 

 

Capital Markets — 3.3%

 

  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     6,942        778,059  
     

 

 

 

Consulting Services — 2.5%

 

  

Exponent, Inc.

     5,223        599,600  
     

 

 

 

Diagnostics & Research — 4.0%

 

  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*

     4,199        951,284  
     

 

 

 

Health Information Services — 3.2%

 

  

Progyny, Inc.*

     12,392        761,241  
     

 

 

 

Household & Personal Products — 2.0%

 

  

Helen of Troy Ltd.*

     2,116        475,994  
     

 

 

 

Information Technology Services — 6.2%

 

  

CDW Corp.

     4,055        756,866  

EPAM Systems, Inc.*

     1,060        713,634  
     

 

 

 
        1,470,500  
     

 

 

 

Insurance - Diversified — 3.3%

 

  

Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A

     5,410        780,663  
     

 

 

 

Insurance - Specialty — 2.9%

 

  

Trupanion, Inc.*

     6,612        677,069  
     

 

 

 

Internet Retail — 7.6%

     

Etsy, Inc.*

     4,974        1,246,932  

Farfetch Ltd., Class A*

     14,037        550,391  
     

 

 

 
        1,797,323  
     

 

 

 

Medical Instruments & Supplies — 1.9%

 

Warby Parker, Inc., Class A*

     8,191        442,314  
     

 

 

 

Recreational Vehicles — 3.6%

 

Fox Factory Holding Corp.*

     5,377        865,428  
     

 

 

 

Restaurants — 3.5%

     

Wingstop, Inc.

     4,860        838,204  
     

 

 

 
       Number  
  of Shares  
         Value      

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Software Application — 37.0%

 

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.*

     7,096      $         597,909  

Appfolio, Inc., Class A*

     3,725        490,545  

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

     4,458        698,524  

Duck Creek Technologies, Inc.*

     18,574        585,081  

Dynatrace, Inc.*

     15,130        1,134,750  

Fair Isaac Corp.*

     1,388        552,702  

Globant SA*

     3,691        1,178,130  

Olo, Inc., Class A*

     21,456        584,032  

Paycom Software, Inc.*

     2,116        1,159,251  

Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A*

     11,702        876,597  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

     1,719        933,795  
     

 

 

 
        8,791,316  
     

 

 

 

Specialty Business Services — 3.0%

 

  

Copart, Inc.*

     4,606        715,266  
     

 

 

 

Specialty Industrial Machinery — 3.1%

 

  

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

     1,465        730,390  
     

 

 

 

Specialty Retail — 4.6%

 

  

RH*

     1,642        1,083,113  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $19,747,038)

        23,046,075  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 97.1%
(Cost $19,747,038)

        23,046,075  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 2.9%

 

     689,592  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $ 23,735,667  
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Note 1. The industry designations set forth in the schedule above are those of the Morningstar Global Equity Classification System (“MGECS”).

*

Non-income producing.

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

28


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

               Polen
     Polen Growth    Polen Global    International
     Fund    Growth Fund    Growth Fund

Assets

              

Investments, at value*

     $ 13,389,619,187      $ 702,323,630      $ 486,546,879

Cash and cash equivalents

       220,252,412        24,679,199        19,661,769

Foreign currency, at value (Cost $—, $1 and $319, respectively)

              1        316

Receivables:

              

Capital shares sold

       31,411,646        2,183,798        1,959,413

Dividends

       5,723,825        652,756        440,908

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       507,204        55,925        43,301
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       13,647,514,274        729,895,309        508,652,586
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Payables:

              

Capital shares redeemed

       36,525,648        368,155        761,352

Investment adviser

       9,466,455        510,754        350,891

Transfer agent fees

       1,074,120        72,415        56,163

Administration and accounting fees

       340,730        31,856        30,522

Custodian fees

       283,935        32,450        36,370

12b-1 distribution fees (Investor Class Shares)

       112,538        9,682        1,064

Audit fees

       27,797        11,145        11,117

Shareholder reporting fees

       24,842        4,005        346

Accrued expenses

       15,773        1,222        2,005
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       47,871,838        1,041,684        1,249,830
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 13,599,642,436      $ 728,853,625      $ 507,402,756
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

              

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 2,374,010      $ 261,083      $ 278,178

Paid-in capital

       7,094,769,413        502,142,582        421,078,784

Total distributable earnings

       6,502,499,013        226,449,960        86,045,794
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 13,599,642,436      $ 728,853,625      $ 507,402,756
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares:

              

Net assets

     $ 13,073,731,949      $ 681,921,025      $ 502,312,116
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       227,984,605        24,401,032        27,535,791
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 57.34      $ 27.95      $ 18.24
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investor Class Shares:

              

Net assets

     $ 525,910,487      $ 46,932,600      $ 5,090,640
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       9,416,413        1,707,281        282,014
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 55.85      $ 27.49      $ 18.05
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

* Investments, at cost

     $ 7,415,386,935      $ 491,796,563      $ 375,307,909

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

29


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Polen U.S. Small
Company Growth Fund
   Polen International
Small Company
Growth Fund
   Polen Global
Emerging Markets
Growth Fund

Assets

              

Investments, at value*

     $ 203,939,144      $ 36,650,485      $ 23,399,579

Cash and cash equivalents

       4,228,122        597,432        415,218

Foreign currency, at value (Cost $—, $1 and $18,668, respectively)

              1        18,663

Receivables:

              

Capital shares sold

       1,328,174        15,100       

Dividends and interest

              14,156        3,921

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       59,492        15,861        17,448
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

       209,554,932        37,293,035        23,854,829
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Payables:

              

Investments purchased

       1,106,137              

Investment adviser

       107,451        17,138        1,667

Transfer agent fees

       60,212        14,655        9,270

Capital shares redeemed

       45,906              

Administration and accounting fees

       14,418        16,181        18,175

Custodian fees

       11,811        11,418        14,376

Audit fees

       10,492        10,830        10,715

12b-1 distribution fees (Investor Class Shares)

       2,928        180       

Shareholder reporting fees

       307        6,403        6,455

Deferred foreign capital gains tax

                     90,722

Accrued expenses

       927        1,901        3,130
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       1,360,589        78,706        154,510
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 208,194,343      $ 37,214,329      $ 23,700,319
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

              

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 92,523      $ 19,763      $ 23,371

Paid-in capital

       150,342,932        27,991,406        25,650,748

Total distributable earnings/(loss)

       57,758,888        9,203,160        (1,973,800 )
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 208,194,343      $ 37,214,329      $ 23,700,319
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares:

              

Net assets

     $ 186,803,906      $ 36,337,968      $ 23,700,319
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       8,297,965        1,929,421        2,337,061
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 22.51      $ 18.83      $ 10.14
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investor Class Shares:

              

Net assets

     $ 14,386,344      $ 876,361        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       643,311        46,847        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 22.36      $ 18.71        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Class Y Shares:

              

Net assets

     $ 7,004,093        N/A        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       311,019        N/A        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 22.52        N/A        N/A
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

* Investments, at cost

     $ 153,700,394      $ 27,767,804      $ 24,391,239

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

30


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Polen
U.S. SMID
Company Growth
Fund

Assets

    

Investments, at value*

     $ 23,046,075

Cash and cash equivalents

       721,523

Receivables:

    

Investment adviser

       11,401

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       17,892
    

 

 

 

Total Assets

       23,796,891
    

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Payables:

    

Administration and accounting fees

       20,885

Transfer agent fees

       15,843

Audit fees

       10,613

Shareholder reporting fees

       5,959

Custodian fees

       5,957

Accrued expenses

       1,967
    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

       61,224
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 23,735,667
    

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

    

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

     $ 19,498

Paid-in capital

       20,154,509

Total distributable earnings

       3,561,660
    

 

 

 

Net Assets

     $ 23,735,667
    

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares:

    

Net assets

     $ 23,735,667
    

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

       1,949,810
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $ 12.17
    

 

 

 

* Investments, at cost

     $ 19,747,038

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Polen Growth
Fund
    Polen Global
Growth Fund
    Polen
International
Growth Fund
 

Investment income

      

Dividends

   $ 22,841,687     $ 2,004,736     $ 2,258,908  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

           (81,351     (126,289
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     22,841,687       1,923,385       2,132,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses

      

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     53,001,013       2,934,990       2,083,504  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     4,061,892       221,974       188,584  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     635,828       64,011       45,890  

Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2)

     602,157       57,759       6,603  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     322,047       18,195       13,431  

Registration and filing fees

     263,938       51,796       48,853  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     161,749       24,256       28,285  

Shareholder reporting fees

     141,347       16,826       15,335  

Legal fees.

     140,685       9,347       7,154  

Audit fees

     27,797       11,145       11,117  

Other expenses

     100,498       8,955       7,347  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses before recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements

     59,458,951       3,419,254       2,456,103  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less: recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2)

                 64,147  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses after recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements

     59,458,951       3,419,254       2,520,250  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (36,617,264     (1,495,869     (387,631
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

      

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments

     258,767,583       15,381,414       (19,633,818

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

           (33,499     (64,325

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,427,594,387       32,729,137       21,463,194  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translations

           (7,035     (7,803
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1,686,361,970       48,070,017       1,757,248  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 1,649,744,706     $ 46,574,148     $ 1,369,617  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Operations (Continued)

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Polen U.S. Small
Company Growth Fund
  Polen International
Small Company
Growth Fund
  Polen Global
Emerging Markets
Growth Fund

Investment income

            

Dividends

     $ 188,131     $ 111,429     $ 197,247

Less: foreign taxes withheld

             (9,803 )       (14,848 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment income

       188,131       101,626       182,399
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Expenses

            

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       754,865       171,258       123,863

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       114,265       34,561       23,217

Registration and filing fees

       28,865       18,759       19,694

Administration and accounting fees
(Note 2)

       27,695       30,771       33,527

Legal fees

       24,211       3,783       3,311

Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2)

       15,669       973      

Shareholder reporting fees

       13,676       8,462       8,280

Audit fees

       10,492       10,830       10,715

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       5,101       7,127       9,679

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       3,720       884       729

Other expenses

       4,957       3,889       3,548
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements

       1,003,516       291,297       236,563
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2)

       (159,741 )       (76,249 )       (81,814 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements

       843,775       215,048       154,749
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)

       (655,644 )       (113,422 )       27,650
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

            

Net realized gain/(loss) from investments(a)

       4,654,782       620,361       (695,207 )

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

             (757 )       (1,543 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments(b)

       16,752,275       2,845,314       (812,432 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on foreign currency translations

             1,269       (225 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       21,407,057       3,466,187       (1,509,407 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 20,751,413     $ 3,352,765     $ (1,481,757 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

(a)

Net realized gain (loss) on investments for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund was net of foreign capital gains tax withheld of $13,631.

(b) 

Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund was net of a increase in deferred foreign capital gains tax of $90,722.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Operations (Concluded)

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

     Polen
U.S. SMID
Company Growth
Fund

Investment income

    

Dividends

     $ 18,150
    

 

 

 

Total investment income

       18,150
    

 

 

 

Expenses

    

Advisory fees (Note 2)

       91,256

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

       33,654

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

       23,354

Legal fees

       16,267

Registration and filing fees

       14,404

Audit fees

       10,613

Custodian fees (Note 2)

       9,678

Shareholder reporting fees

       8,421

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

       418

Other expenses

       2,886
    

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements

       210,951
    

 

 

 

Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2)

       (115,102 )
    

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements

       95,849
    

 

 

 

Net investment loss

       (77,699 )
    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

    

Net realized gain from investments

       340,322

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       2,707,148
    

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       3,047,470
    

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     $ 2,969,771
    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    

    

 

     Polen Growth Fund  
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
    For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021
 

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment loss

   $ (36,617,264   $ (45,129,334

Net realized gains from investments

     258,767,583       430,113,168  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,427,594,387       2,894,055,665  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     1,649,744,706       3,279,039,499  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

    

Total distributable earnings:

    

Institutional Class

           (114,004,945

Investor Class

           (6,142,838
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

           (120,147,783
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

     831,504,763       1,792,540,204  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

     2,481,249,469       4,951,431,920  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets

    

Beginning of period

     11,118,392,967       6,166,961,047  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period

   $ 13,599,642,436     $ 11,118,392,967  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

35


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

    

    

 

     Polen Global Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss.

     $ (1,495,869 )     $ (1,756,384 )

Net realized gains from investments and foreign currency transactions

       15,347,915       6,062,910

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

       32,722,102       151,097,156
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       46,574,148       155,403,682
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       49,943,519       204,006,804
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       96,517,667       359,410,486
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       632,335,958       272,925,472
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 728,853,625     $ 632,335,958
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

36


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

    

    

 

     Polen International Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended

April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss

     $ (387,631 )     $ (340,754 )

Net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (19,698,143 )       (2,698,518 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

       21,455,391       85,270,662
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       1,369,617       82,231,390
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       39,579,986       185,710,455
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       40,949,603       267,941,845
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       466,453,153       198,511,308
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 507,402,756     $ 466,453,153
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

37


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

    

    

 

     Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended

April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss

     $ (655,644 )     $ (870,482 )

Net realized gains from investments

       4,654,782            6,206,070

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       16,752,275       32,388,687
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       20,751,413       37,724,275
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Total distributable earnings:

        

Institutional Class

             (92,178 )

Investor Class

             (8,713 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (100,891 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       57,689,570       58,807,569
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       78,440,983       96,430,953
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       129,753,360       33,322,407
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 208,194,343     $ 129,753,360
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

38


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

    

    

 

     Polen International Small Company Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended

April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss

     $ (113,422 )     $ (103,268 )

Net realized gains/(losses) from investments and foreign currency transactions

       619,604       (123,738 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

       2,846,583       5,842,302
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       3,352,765       5,615,296
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Total distributable earnings:

        

Institutional Class

             (2,452 )

Investor Class

             (151 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (2,603 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       3,208,379       16,960,637
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       6,561,144       22,573,330
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       30,653,185       8,079,855
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 37,214,329     $ 30,653,185
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

39


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

    

    

 

     Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months
Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
October 16, 2020*

to April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment income/(loss)

     $ 27,650     $ (52,831 )

Net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions

       (696,750 )       (179,894 )

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

       (812,657 )       (269,916 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       (1,481,757 )       (502,641 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       (798,526 )       26,483,243
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

       (2,280,283 )       25,980,602
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       25,980,602      
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 23,700,319     $ 25,980,602
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

*

The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund commenced operations on October 16, 2020.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

40


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)

    

    

 

     Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Period
April 01, 2021*
to April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss

     $ (77,699 )     $ (9,211 )

Net realized gains from investments

       340,322      

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

       2,707,148       591,889
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       2,969,771       582,678
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       9,183,218       11,000,000
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       12,152,989       11,582,678
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       11,582,678      
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 23,735,667     $ 11,582,678
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

*

The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2021.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 50.14     $ 34.57     $ 31.20     $ 25.34     $ 21.85     $ 18.92
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.16 )       (0.22 )       (0.13 )       (0.05 )       (0.06 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       7.36       16.37       3.50       6.62       3.95       2.97
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       7.20       16.15       3.37       6.57       3.89       2.93
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                                     (0.00 )(2)

Net realized capital gains

             (0.58 )       (0.00 )(2)       (0.71 )       (0.40 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (0.58 )       (0.00 )(2)       (0.71 )       (0.40 )       (0.00 )(2)
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 57.34     $ 50.14     $ 34.57     $ 31.20     $ 25.34     $ 21.85
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       14.36 %       46.91 %       10.80 %       26.44 %       17.90 %       15.50 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 13,073,732     $ 10,700,658     $ 5,771,940     $ 3,381,068     $ 1,839,280     $ 1,363,731

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.94 %(4)       0.97 %       0.98 %       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.00 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any

       0.94 %(4)       0.97 %       0.98 %(5)       1.00 %(5)       0.98 %(5)       1.12 %(5)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.58 )%(4)       (0.50 )%       (0.40 )%       (0.18 )%       (0.24 )%       (0.18 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       7 %(6)       19 %       23 %       19 %       20 %       14 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Investor Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 48.90     $ 33.81     $ 30.59     $ 24.92     $ 21.55     $ 18.70
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.22 )       (0.31 )       (0.21 )       (0.12 )       (0.11 )       (0.08 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       7.17       15.98       3.43       6.50       3.88       2.93
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       6.95       15.67       3.22       6.38       3.77       2.85
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                                    

Net realized capital gains

             (0.58 )       (0.00 )(2)       (0.71 )       (0.40 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (0.58 )       (0.00 )(2)       (0.71 )       (0.40 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 55.85     $ 48.90     $ 33.81     $ 30.59     $ 24.92     $ 21.55
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       14.21 %       46.54 %       10.53 %       26.12 %       17.59 %       15.24 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 525,910     $ 417,735     $ 395,021     $ 286,383     $ 67,130     $ 107,358

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.19 %(4)       1.21 %       1.23 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any .

       1.19 %(4)       1.21 %       1.23 %(5)       1.26 %(5)       1.23 %(5)       1.38 %(5)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.83 )%(4)       (0.74 )%       (0.64 )%       (0.43 )%       (0.49 )%       (0.43 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       7 %(6)       19 %       23 %       19 %       20 %       14 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

43


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 26.07     $ 18.47     $ 17.35     $ 14.74     $ 12.29     $ 10.67
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.06 )       (0.08 )       (0.04 )       (0.02 )       (0.03 )       (0.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.94       7.68       1.16       2.90       2.48       1.65
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.88       7.60       1.12       2.88       2.45       1.63
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net realized capital gains

                   (0.01 )       (0.28 )             (0.01 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.01       0.01       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 27.95     $ 26.07     $ 18.47     $ 17.35     $ 14.74     $ 12.29
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       7.21 %       41.15 %       6.50 %       19.91 %       19.94 %       15.24 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 681,921     $ 587,255     $ 255,374     $ 68,617     $ 30,702     $ 18,618

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.97 %(4)       1.06 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       0.97 %(4)       1.01 %       1.12 %       1.31 %       1.50 %       2.40 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.42 )%(4)       (0.35 )%       (0.20 )%       (0.13 )%       (0.18 )%       (0.18 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       21 %(6)       12 %       18 %       20 %       14 %       12 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

44


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN GLOBAL GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Investor Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 25.68     $ 18.24     $ 17.17     $ 14.62     $ 12.23     $ 10.64
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.09 )       (0.13 )       (0.08 )       (0.06 )       (0.06 )       (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.90       7.57       1.15       2.88       2.45       1.65
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.81       7.44       1.07       2.82       2.39       1.60
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                                    

Net realized capital gains

                   (0.01 )       (0.28 )             (0.01 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

                   (0.01 )       (0.28 )             (0.01 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.01       0.01       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 27.49     $ 25.68     $ 18.24     $ 17.17     $ 14.62     $ 12.23
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       7.05 %       40.79 %       6.28 %       19.66 %       19.54 %       15.00 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 46,933     $ 45,081     $ 17,552     $ 11,129     $ 5,094     $ 996

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.22 %(4)       1.31 %       1.35 %       1.35 %       1.35 %       1.35 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.22 %(4)       1.26 %       1.37 %       1.56 %       1.71 %       2.61 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.66 )%(4)       (0.60 )%       (0.45 )%       (0.38 )%       (0.43 )%       (0.43 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       21 %(6)       12 %       18 %       20 %       14 %       12 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

45


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2017*

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 18.20     $ 13.93     $ 14.35     $ 13.24     $ 11.57     $ 10.00
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.01 )       (0.02 )       0.03       0.03       0.06       0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.05       4.29       (0.45 )       1.10       1.70       1.52
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.04       4.27       (0.42 )       1.13       1.76       1.57
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                   (0.00 )(2)       (0.01 )       (0.07 )      

Net realized capital gains

                         (0.01 )       (0.02 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

                   (0.00 )(2)       (0.02 )       (0.09 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)             
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 18.24     $ 18.20     $ 13.93     $ 14.35     $ 13.24     $ 11.57
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       0.22 %       30.65 %       (2.92 )%       8.50 %       15.18 %       15.70 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 502,312     $ 461,059     $ 196,960     $ 68,857     $ 10,982     $ 2,648

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.02 %(4)       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.00 %(4)       1.03 %       1.17 %       1.40 %       3.45 %       9.84 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.16 )%(4)       (0.09 )%       0.18 %       0.22 %       0.48 %       1.32 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       13 %(6)       33 %       11 %       12 %       6 %       %

 

*

Commenced operations on December 30, 2016.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

46


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Investor Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2017*

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 18.04     $ 13.84     $ 14.29     $ 13.21     $ 11.56     $ 10.91
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.04 )       (0.06 )       (0.01 )       (0.00 )       0.03       0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.05       4.26       (0.44 )       1.09       1.69       0.61
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.01       4.20       (0.45 )       1.09       1.72       0.65
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment loss

                               (0.05 )      

Net realized capital gains

                         (0.01 )       (0.02 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

                         (0.01 )       (0.07 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)             
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 18.05     $ 18.04     $ 13.84     $ 14.29     $ 13.21     $ 11.56
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       0.06 %       30.35 %       (3.15 )%       8.25 %       14.91 %       5.96 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 5,091     $ 5,394     $ 1,551     $ 1,321     $ 247     $ 14

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.27 %(4)       1.35 %       1.35 %       1.35 %       1.35 %       1.35 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without recoupments, waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.25 %(4)       1.29 %       1.41 %       1.64 %       3.50 %       9.47 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.40 )%(4)       (0.34 )%       (0.07 )%       (0.03 )%       0.23 %       2.63 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       13 %(6)       33 %       11 %       12 %       6 %       %

 

*

Commenced operations on March 15, 2017.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed; or recouped, if any. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements or recoupments had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2018*

Per Share Operating Performance

                    

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 19.69     $ 11.17     $ 12.43     $ 10.21     $ 10.00
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.09 )       (0.18 )       (0.11 )       (0.10 )       (0.05 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       2.91       8.72       (1.09 )       2.34       0.26
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       2.82       8.54       (1.20 )       2.24       0.21
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net realized capital gains

             (0.02 )       (0.06 )       (0.02 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 22.51     $ 19.69     $ 11.17     $ 12.43     $ 10.21
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       14.32 %       76.49 %       (9.70 )%       21.94 %       2.10 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                    

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 186,804     $ 118,390     $ 32,051     $ 7,940     $ 3,334

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.10 %(4)       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.31 %(4)       1.34 %       2.16 %       3.38 %       7.51 %(4)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.85 )%(4)       (1.06 )%       (0.92 )%       (0.87 )%       (0.95 )%(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       19 %(6)       40 %       68 %       35 %       8 %(6)

 

*

Commenced operations on November 1, 2017.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Investor Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2019*

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 19.59     $ 11.14     $ 12.42     $ 11.54
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.12 )       (0.22 )       (0.13 )       (0.03 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       2.89       8.69       (1.09 )       0.91
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       2.77       8.47       (1.22 )       0.88
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

                        

Net realized capital gains

             (0.02 )       (0.06 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (0.02 )            
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 22.36     $ 19.59     $ 11.14     $ 12.42
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       14.14 %       76.07 %       (9.87 )%       7.63 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 14,386     $ 11,364     $ 1,272     $ 13

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.35 %(4)       1.50 %       1.50 %       1.50 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.55 %(4)       1.58 %       2.34 %       2.98 %(4)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (1.10 )%(4)       (1.31 )%       (1.18 )%       (1.12 )%(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       19 %(6)       40 %       68 %       35 %(7)

 

*

Commenced operations on February 8, 2019.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

(7) 

Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2019.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

49


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN U.S. SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class Y shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class Y shares
     For the
Period Ended
October 31,
2021*
(Unaudited)

Per Share Operating Performance

    

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 19.24
    

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.06 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       3.34
    

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       3.28
    

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 22.52
    

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       17.05 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

    

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 7,004

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.00 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4)

       1.26 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.70 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       19 %(5)

 

*

Commenced operations on June 1, 2021.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

50


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2019*

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 17.02     $ 12.02     $ 11.93     $ 10.00
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.06 )       (0.08 )       (0.03 )       0.00 (2) 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.87       5.08       0.22       1.93
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.81       5.00       0.19       1.93
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net realized capital gains

             (0.00 )(2)       (0.10 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

                   0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 18.83     $ 17.02     $ 12.02     $ 11.93
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       10.63 %       41.61 %       1.48 %       19.30 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 36,338     $ 29,799     $ 7,908     $ 3,357

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.25 %(4)       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.25 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.70 %(4)       2.00 %       3.95 %       7.51 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.66 )%(4)       (0.50 )%       (0.21 )%       0.01 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       18 %(6)       32 %       25 %       9 %(6)

 

*

Commenced operations on December 31, 2018.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

51


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN INTERNATIONAL SMALL COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Investor Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Investor Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2019*

Per Share Operating Performance

                

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 16.93     $ 11.98     $ 11.92     $ 10.81
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.08 )       (0.11 )       (0.06 )       0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.86       5.06       0.22       1.10
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.78       4.95       0.16       1.11
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

                        

Net realized capital gains

             (0.00 )(2)       (0.10 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

                        
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

                   0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 18.71     $ 16.93     $ 11.98     $ 11.92
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       10.51 %       41.33 %       1.23 %       10.27 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 876     $ 854     $ 172     $ 37

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.50 %(4)       1.50 %       1.50 %       1.50 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(5)

       1.95 %(4)       2.24 %       4.26 %       7.17 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       (0.91 )%(4)       (0.75 )%       (0.46 )%       0.36 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       18 %(6)       32 %       25 %       9 %(6)(7)

 

*

Commenced operations on February 8, 2019.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

(7) 

Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the period December 31, 2018 to April 30, 2019.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

52


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2021*

Per Share Operating Performance

 

   

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.78     $ 10.00
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       0.01       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       (0.65 )       0.82
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       (0.64 )       0.78
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.14     $ 10.78
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       (5.94 )%       7.80 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 23,700     $ 25,981

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.25 %(3)       1.25 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4)

       1.91 %(3)       2.51 %(3)

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets

       0.22 %(3)       (0.65 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       14 %(5)       16 %(5)

 

*

Commenced operations on October 16, 2020.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

53


POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

POLEN U.S. SMID COMPANY GROWTH FUND

Financial Highlights (Concluded)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2021*

Per Share Operating Performance

        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.61     $ 10.00
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.05 )       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.61       0.62
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.56       0.61
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 12.17     $ 10.61
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(2)

       14.70 %       6.10 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 23,736     $ 11,583

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.05 %(3)       1.05 %(3)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements, if any(4)

       2.31 %(3)       4.58 %(3)

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.85 )%(3)       (1.05 )%(3)

Portfolio turnover rate

       15 %(5)       %

 

*

Commenced operations on April 1, 2021.

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(3) 

Annualized.

(4) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(5) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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POLEN GROWTH FUNDS

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”) are non-diversified, open-end management investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 15, 2010, December 30, 2014, December 30, 2016, November 1, 2017, December 31, 2018, October 16, 2020 and April 1, 2021, respectively. The Funds are separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. Two separate classes of shares, Investor Class and Institutional Class, are offered for the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund. The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund offers three separate classes of shares, Investor Class, Institutional Class and Class Y. As of October 31, 2021, Investor Class shares had not been issued on the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund.

The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation – The Funds’ net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees"). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

The Funds have a fundamental policy with respect to industry concentration that it will not invest 25% or more of the value of the Funds’ assets in securities of issuers in any one industry. Since its inception the Funds have utilized the Bloomberg Industry Classification System (“BICS”) at the sub-industry level for defining industries for purposes of monitoring compliance with its industry concentration policy. However, at times, the Fund may utilize other industry classification systems such as MGECS or GICS, as applicable, for purposes other than compliance monitoring.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1 —

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2 —

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3 —

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

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The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

Significant events (such as movement in the U.S. securities market, or other regional and local developments) may occur between the time that foreign markets close (where the security is principally traded) and the time that each Fund calculates its NAV (generally, the close of the NYSE) that may impact the value of securities traded in these foreign markets. As a result, each Fund fair values foreign securities using an independent pricing service which considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, exchange traded funds and certain indexes as well as prices for similar securities. Such fair valuations are categorized as Level 2 in the hierarchy.

Securities listed on a non-U.S. exchange are generally fair valued daily by an independent fair value pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees and categorized as Level 2 investments within the hierarchy. The fair valuations for these securities may not be the same as quoted or published prices of the securities on their primary markets. Securities for which daily fair value prices from the independent fair value pricing service are not available are generally valued at the last quoted sale price at the close of an exchange on which the security is traded and categorized as Level 1 investments within the hierarchy. Values of foreign securities, currencies, and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate of said currencies against the U.S. dollar, as of valuation time, as provided by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees.

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

Funds

   Total
Value at
10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Polen Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

   $ 13,389,619,187      $ 13,389,619,187      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen Global Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

           

Australia

   $ 16,191,085      $      $ 16,191,085      $  

France

     18,179,077               18,179,077         

Germany

     78,704,535               78,704,535         

Ireland

     80,093,812        80,093,812                

Switzerland

     23,855,554               23,855,554         

United States

     485,299,567        485,299,567                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 702,323,630      $ 565,393,379      $ 136,930,251      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen International Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

           

Argentina

   $ 6,036,637      $ 6,036,637      $      $  

Australia

     16,242,965               16,242,965         

Canada

     5,982,792        5,982,792                

China

     37,916,574        17,324,473        20,592,101         

France

     35,181,390               35,181,390         

Germany

     79,637,256               79,637,256         

Ireland

     130,685,328        108,990,063        21,695,265         

 

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October 31, 2021

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Funds

   Total
Value at
10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted
Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Mexico

   $ 5,474,973      $ 5,474,973      $      $  

Netherlands

     19,891,669               19,891,669         

Spain

     12,211,014               12,211,014         

Sweden

     27,006,552               27,006,552         

Switzerland

     27,812,377               27,812,377         

United Kingdom

     41,360,831               41,360,831         

United States

     41,106,521        41,106,521                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 486,546,879      $ 184,915,459      $ 301,631,420      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

   $ 203,939,144      $ 203,939,144      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

           

Australia

   $ 4,887,014      $      $ 4,887,014      $  

Canada

     3,362,355        3,362,355                

Denmark

     1,794,062               1,794,062         

Finland

     1,696,218               1,696,218         

Germany

     3,720,900        1,219,665        2,501,235         

Italy

     1,308,185               1,308,185         

Japan

     5,800,119               5,800,119         

South Korea

     1,843,179               1,843,179         

Sweden

     3,057,620        737,265        2,320,355         

United Kingdom

     7,134,187        5,999,226        1,134,961         

Uruguay

     2,046,646        2,046,646                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 36,650,485      $ 13,365,157      $ 23,285,328      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

           

Argentina

   $ 513,914      $ 513,914      $      $  

Brazil

     641,408        641,408                

Cambodia

     1,178,502               1,178,502         

China

     5,355,328        1,131,320        4,224,008         

Hong Kong

     221,763               221,763         

India

     4,775,961               4,775,961         

Mexico

     940,591        940,591                

Netherlands

     843,835               843,835         

Russia

     2,861,945        2,163,201        698,744         

Singapore

     1,120,627        1,120,627                

South Africa

     868,285        868,285                

Taiwan

     1,063,813               1,063,813         

 

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October 31, 2021

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Funds

   Total
Value at
10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted

Price
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Thailand

   $ 235,100      $      $ 235,100      $  

Vietnam

     2,778,507        1,262,000        1,516,507         
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 23,399,579      $ 8,641,346      $ 14,758,233      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

           

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

   $ 23,046,075      $ 23,046,075      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Funds to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Funds had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to their net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class of each Fund based upon the relative daily net assets of each class of each Fund. The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on unrealized and realized gains on certain foreign investments. The Funds will accrue such taxes and reclaims, as applicable, based upon the current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the market in which the Fund invests. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each Fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular Fund in the Trust are charged

 

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October 31, 2021

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directly to that Fund. The Funds’ investment income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day.

Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date. The Funds do not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities in the Statements of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statements of Operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Funds maintain deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid to shareholders and are recorded on ex-date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Funds’ intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Funds by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Funds.

Currency Risk Each Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which each Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect each Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for each Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, each Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of each Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of each Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Foreign Securities Market Risk Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.

 

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October 31, 2021

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Emerging Markets Risk — The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund invests in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

Polen Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Funds pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund and Polen International Growth Fund, and 1.00% of average daily net assets of the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Funds to the extent necessary to ensure that the Funds’ total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed (on an annual basis) 1.00% of the Polen Growth Fund’s and Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Class Y shares, 1.10% of the Polen Global Growth Fund’s, Polen International Growth Fund’s and Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional and Investor Class shares, 1.25% of the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s and Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s and 1.05% of the Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitations”). The Expense Limitations will remain in place until August 31, 2022 with respect to the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund and Polen International Small Company Growth Fund, October 31, 2022 with respect to the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and April 30, 2023 with respect to the Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund, unless the Board of Trustees approves their earlier termination. Prior to May 1, 2021, the Expense Limitation was 1.25% of the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional and Investor Class shares. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for such Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from a Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. As of October 31, 2021, Investor Class shares had not been issued on the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the amount of advisory fees earned and waived/reimbursed was as follows:

 

     Gross
Advisory Fee
   Recoupments,
Waivers and/or
Reimbursements
  Net Advisory Fee/
(Reimbursement)

Polen Growth Fund

     $ 53,001,013      $     $ 53,001,013

Polen Global Growth Fund

       2,934,990              2,934,990

Polen International Growth Fund

       2,083,504        64,147       2,147,651

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

       754,865        (159,741 )       595,124

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

       171,258        (76,249 )       95,009

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

       123,863        (81,814 )       42,049

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

       91,256        (115,102 )       (23,846 )

 

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October 31, 2021

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As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

    

Expiration

    

04/30/2022

   04/30/2023    04/30/2024    10/31/2024    Total

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

   $62,044      $ 135,219      $ 71,444      $ 159,741      $ 428,448

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

   52,240        165,417        152,131        76,249        446,037

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

                 101,833        81,814        183,647

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

                 30,946        115,102        146,048

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Funds’ average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Funds for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statements of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Funds pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for the Investor Class shares of the Funds in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Investor Class shares plan, the Funds compensate the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Funds’ Investor Class shares.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Funds or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

 

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3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Polen Growth Fund

   $ 1,695,211,387      $ 890,023,577  

Polen Global Growth Fund

     178,424,197        140,445,315  

Polen International Growth Fund

     91,239,175        62,726,890  

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

     83,897,993        27,847,824  

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

     9,362,725        5,811,766  

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

     3,376,597        3,300,784  

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

     11,502,885        2,688,159  

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year/period ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
April 30, 2021
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

Polen Growth Fund:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       32,072,342     $ 1,722,912,873       88,704,068     $ 3,762,003,005

Reinvestments

                   2,244,198       100,225,877

Redemption Fees*

                         155,310

Redemptions

       (17,487,343 )       (939,008,734 )       (44,496,329 )       (1,929,916,052 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       14,584,999     $ 783,904,139       46,451,937     $ 1,932,468,140
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

                

Sales

       2,752,552     $ 147,181,202       4,151,244     $ 167,863,596

Reinvestments

                   132,852       5,792,356

Redemption Fees*

                         10,148

Redemptions

       (1,878,255 )       (99,580,578 )       (7,424,382 )       (313,594,036 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       874,297     $ 47,600,624       (3,140,286 )     $ (139,927,936 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net increase

       15,459,296     $ 831,504,763       43,311,651     $ 1,792,540,204
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen Global Growth Fund:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       4,243,714     $ 114,481,736       13,639,436     $ 298,241,514

Reinvestments

                        

Redemption Fees*

                         13,263

Redemptions

       (2,365,254 )       (63,351,014 )       (4,941,724 )       (111,950,892 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       1,878,460     $ 51,130,722       8,697,712     $ 186,303,885
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
April 30, 2021
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

Investor Class

                

Sales

       200,885     $ 5,296,602       1,268,931     $ 28,421,325

Reinvestments

                        

Redemption Fees*

                         815

Redemptions

       (249,073 )       (6,483,805 )       (475,865 )       (10,719,221 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       (48,188 )     $ (1,187,203 )       793,066     $ 17,702,919
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net increase

       1,830,272     $ 49,943,519       9,490,778     $ 204,006,804
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen International Growth Fund:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       5,617,749     $ 101,236,824       17,609,597     $ 290,982,649

Reinvestments

                        

Redemption Fees*

                         8,153

Redemptions

       (3,408,845 )         (61,359,604 )       (6,421,103 )         (108,305,651 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       2,208,904     $ 39,877,220       11,188,494     $ 182,685,151
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

                

Sales

       33,214     $ 592,107       440,759     $ 7,391,223

Reinvestments

                        

Redemption Fees*

                         63

Redemptions

       (50,282 )       (889,341 )       (253,810 )       (4,365,982 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       (17,068 )     $ (297,234 )       186,949     $ 3,025,304
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net increase

       2,191,836     $ 39,579,986       11,375,443     $ 185,710,455
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       3,177,028     $ 68,266,706       4,094,430     $ 66,907,632

Reinvestments

                   5,592       91,651

Redemption Fees*

                         218

Redemptions

       (891,179 )       (18,499,540 )       (957,388 )       (15,372,223 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       2,285,849     $ 49,767,166       3,142,634     $ 51,627,278
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

                

Sales

       112,144     $ 2,360,360       577,228     $ 9,035,724

Reinvestments

                   534       8,713

Redemption Fees*

                         15

Redemptions

       (49,022 )       (986,213 )       (111,755 )       (1,864,161 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       63,122     $ 1,374,147       466,007     $ 7,180,291
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
April 30, 2021
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

Class Y**

                

Sales

       344,420     $ 7,245,403           $

Reinvestments

                        

Redemptions

       (33,401 )       (697,146 )            
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       311,019     $ 6,548,257           $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net increase

         2,659,990     $ 57,689,570         3,608,641     $ 58,807,569
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       306,038     $ 5,561,784       1,109,961     $ 16,792,761

Reinvestments

                   155       2,436

Redemptions

       (127,437 )       (2,307,341 )       (17,385 )       (278,012 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       178,601     $ 3,254,443       1,092,731     $ 16,517,185
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Investor Class

                

Sales

       11,738     $ 209,974       120,169     $ 1,739,220

Reinvestments

                   10       151

Redemptions

       (15,340 )       (256,038 )       (84,113 )       (1,295,919 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       (3,602 )     $ (46,064 )       36,066     $ 443,452
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total net increase

       174,999     $ 3,208,379       1,128,797     $ 16,960,637
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund***:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       24,850     $ 264,105       2,421,719     $ 26,600,539

Reinvestments

                        

Redemptions

       (98,967 )         (1,062,631 )       (10,541 )       (117,296 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       (74,117 )     $ (798,526 )       2,411,178     $   26,483,243
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund****:

                

Institutional Class

                

Sales

       862,024     $ 9,232,201       1,091,996     $ 11,000,000

Reinvestments

                        

Redemptions

       (4,210 )       (48,983 )            
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase

       857,814     $ 9,183,218       1,091,996     $ 11,000,000
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

*

Effective September 1, 2020, the Funds’ redemption fee was eliminated. Prior to September 1, 2020, there was a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed within the first 60 days of their acquisition. The redemption fees are retained by the Funds for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

**

The Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Class Y commenced operations on June 1, 2021.

***

The Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations on October 16, 2020.

****

The Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class commenced operations on April 1, 2021.

 

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October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

5. Federal Tax Information

The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Each Fund have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Polen Growth Fund, Polen Global Growth Fund, Polen International Growth Fund, Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, Polen International Small Company Growth Fund , Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund and Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund were $0, $0, $0, $0, $0, $0 and $0 of ordinary income dividends and $120,147,783, $0, $0, $100,891, $2,603, $0 and $0 of long-term capital gains, respectively. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

           Undistributed      Undistributed      Unrealized     Qualified  
     Capital Loss     Ordinary      Long-Term      Appreciation/     Late-Year  
     Carryforward     Income      Gain      (Depreciation)     Losses  

Polen Growth Fund

   $     $ 63,750,955      $ 260,586,759      $ 4,528,416,593     $  

Polen Global Growth Fund

           2,562,180        1,668,964        175,644,668        

Polen International Growth Fund

     (2,498,860                   87,408,782       (233,745

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

           2,052,861        1,794,504        33,160,110        

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

                         5,954,366       (103,971

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

                         (272,252     (219,791

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

                         591,889        

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Foreign currency and short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of the October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by each Fund were as follows:

 

                         Net Unrealized  
     Federal      Unrealized      Unrealized     Appreciation/  
     Tax Cost*      Appreciation      (Depreciation)     (Depreciation)  

Polen Growth Fund

   $ 7,415,386,935      $ 5,974,232,252      $     $ 5,974,232,252  

Polen Global Growth Fund

     491,796,563        210,543,398        (16,331     210,527,067  

Polen International Growth Fund

     375,307,909        114,237,176        (2,998,206     111,238,970  

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund

     153,700,394        55,630,477        (5,391,727     50,238,750  

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

     27,767,804        9,693,949        (811,268     8,882,681  

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

     24,391,239        2,261,079        (3,252,739     (991,660

Polen U.S. SMID Company Growth Fund

     19,747,038        3,893,497        (594,460     3,299,037  

 

 

*

Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report.

 

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

the year ended April 30, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Funds deferred to May 1, 2021 the following losses:

 

     Late-Year Ordinary
Losses Deferral
   Short-Term Capital
Loss Deferral
   Long-Term Capital
Loss Deferral

Polen International Growth Fund

     $ 233,745        $ —        $

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund

       103,971          —         

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund

       80,015          139,776         

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Funds’ capital loss carryforward, which were comprised of both short-term losses and long-term losses, and had an unlimited period of capital loss carryover were as follows:

 

     Capital Loss Carryforward  
    

 

 Short-Term 

    

 

Long-Term

 

Polen International Growth Fund

     $2,137,270        $361,590  

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on each Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 678-6024 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement

At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Polen Capital Management, LLC (“Polen” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “Polen Agreement”) on behalf of the Polen Growth Fund, the Polen Global Growth Fund, the Polen International Growth Fund, the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund, the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund and the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund (together, the “Polen Funds”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the Polen Agreement with respect to the Polen Funds for an additional one year period.

In determining whether to continue the Polen Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered the information provided in the Polen’s 15(c) Response regarding (i) services performed by Polen for the Polen Funds, (ii) the size and qualifications of Polen’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with portfolio manager’s management of the Polen Funds, (iv) investment performance of the Polen Funds, (v) Polen’s financial condition, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Polen Funds and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on Polen’s ability to service the Polen Funds, and (x) compliance with the Polen Funds’ investment objectives, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. The Trustees received reports at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the relative performance of the Polen Funds; compliance with the Polen Funds’ investment objectives, policies, strategies and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.

The Board noted that representatives of Polen joined the Meeting via videoconference and discussed Polen’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of Polen responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the Polen 15(c) Response, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the Polen Agreement, including the matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information as controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Polen Funds and Polen, as provided by the terms of the Polen Agreement, including the advisory fees under the Polen Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.

The Trustees considered the services provided by Polen to the Polen Funds. The Trustees considered Polen’s personnel and the depth of Polen’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Polen Funds and their experience. Based on the Polen 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Polen are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Polen Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent

 

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(Unaudited)

 

 

with industry norms, (iii) the Polen Funds are likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) Polen has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Polen Funds effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Polen Funds is likely to continue under the Polen Agreement.

The Board discussed Polen’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Polen Funds effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Polen Funds and Polen. The Trustees reviewed historical performance charts which showed the performance of the Polen Funds as compared to their respective benchmark indices and Lipper categories for the since inception, year-to-date, one year, two year, three year, five year, ten year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021, as applicable. The Trustees considered the short term and long term performance of the Polen Funds, as applicable. The Trustees noted that they considered performance reports provided at Board meetings throughout the year.

Polen Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Large Cap Growth Funds Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Russell 1000® Growth Total Return Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021.

Polen Global Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Global Large Cap Growth Funds Index for the year-to-date, three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Index (Net Dividend) for the three year, five year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021.

Polen International Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper International Large Cap Growth Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and three year periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Ex-US Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and three year periods ended June 30, 2021.

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Index for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Russell 2000® Growth Total Return Index for the year-to-date, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the one year period ended June 30, 2021.

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index for the two year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021. They further noted that the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares outperformed the MSCI All Country World® Ex- US Small Cap Index for the since inception period ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed for the year-to-date, one year and two year periods ended June 30, 2021.

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund. The Trustees noted that the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares underperformed each of the Lipper Emerging Markets Funds Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Index for the year to date and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021.

 

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Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The Trustees concluded that the performance of each of the Polen Funds was within an acceptable range of performance relative to other mutual funds with similar investment objectives, strategies and policies based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Trustees noted that the representatives of Polen had provided information regarding its advisory fees and an analysis of these fees in relation to the services provided to the Funds and any other ancillary benefit resulting from the Polen’s relationship with the Funds.

The Trustees also reviewed information regarding the fees Polen charges to certain other clients and evaluated explanations provided by Polen as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and other similarly managed accounts, where applicable. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for each Polen Fund versus those funds in the Fund’s applicable Lipper category (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by Polen are consistent with those of other advisers that manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Funds as measured by the information provided by Polen.

The Board considered, among other data, the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each Fund:

Polen Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Growth Fund’s Peer Group.

Polen Global Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Global Growth Fund’s Peer Group.

Polen International Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen International Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen International Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $500 million or less in assets.

Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen U.S. Small Company Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.

Polen International Small Company Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen International Small Company Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.

Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund. The contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Institutional Class shares were higher than the median but within the range of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for those funds in the Polen Global Emerging Markets Growth Fund’s Peer Group with $250 million or less in assets.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by Polen, the compensation and benefits received by Polen in providing services to the Polen Funds, Polen’s profitability and certain additional information related to Polen’s financial condition. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of Polen.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Polen Funds grow, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Polen Funds increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Polen Funds’ advisory fees do not include

 

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Other Information (concluded)

(Unaudited)

 

 

“breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specified asset levels but that Polen has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Polen Funds for the benefit of shareholders. With respect to the Polen Growth Fund, the Trustees noted that on January 1, 2017, the Fund’s advisory fee was reduced from 1.00% to 0.85%. The Trustees also noted that the application of a contractual advisory fee reduction across all of the assets of the Polen Growth Fund rather than the implementation of breakpoint reductions at specified asset levels allowed shareholders to benefit from economies of scale sooner than through the implementation of breakpoint reductions.

At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Polen Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Investment Adviser

Polen Capital Management, LLC

1825 NW Corporate Blvd.

Suite 300

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

POL-1021


Private Capital Management Value Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Class I

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Private Capital Management Value Fund’s website (www.private-cap.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (888) 568-1267 or write to:

Private Capital Management Value Fund

FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Dear Fellow Shareholder:

The U.S. small-cap equity indexes showed modest gains over the past six months during a broadly positive period for U.S. equity markets. The Private Capital Management Value Fund’s Class I shares (“PCM Value Fund”) experienced particularly good results both in absolute and relative terms, finishing the period up 12.14%, which exceeded the Russell 2000® Index’s gains of 1.85%. As you are aware, the Fund does not attempt to replicate or track any external index or benchmark in its portfolio construction. Instead, the Fund’s portfolio composition is driven by our bottom-up research, strong valuation conviction and willingness to concentrate portfolio assets across the most compelling long-term value opportunities we identify.

Despite the resilience shown by U.S. equity markets, the last eighteen months have been tumultuous for the broader U.S. economy and the country as a whole. The pandemic has distorted many aspects of society’s civil and social construct. In addition, from civil protests and an unprecedented Presidential election process to growing geopolitical challenges and partisanship in Congress that has approached toxic levels, many foundations of normal life have been disrupted. That said, from time immemorial there have been both real and atmospheric challenges that foster the “wall of worry” that financial markets climb. A 24-hour news cycle, amplified by endless click-bait commentary from online pundits, makes these challenges seem ever more pervasive and overwhelming. We therefore think it is important to focus more narrowly on the issues that are most likely to be either disruptive or supportive of market performance.

As much as we are loath to broach the topic, COVID-19 is apparently alive and unwell both as a health threat and as a challenge to continued economic recovery next year. In our view, the Biden Administration’s attempt to mandate vaccinations, however well intentioned, has proven counterproductive. Whatever the reason – be it a strongly-held belief regarding personal choice, fear or myriad other possibilities – mandating people to do something that they are adamantly against is unlikely to encourage their compliance. With ever hardening political perspectives, even the Delta variant surge in infections and hospitalizations did not drive vaccination levels to pandemic-ending levels. The inability to attenuate the pandemic continues to have real-world implications for investors. Setting aside human suffering and the stress on the healthcare system, the inability to get the COVID-19 genie back into the bottle sustains the risk that a vaccination eluding variant will emerge and start the whole miserable cycle anew. Thus was the fear engendered by the “Delta” and “Omicron” variants, each of which shook financial markets.

Coming out of the economy-stopping, lockdown-enabled debacle of March 2020 we shared our view that the companies held within the Fund’s portfolio were fundamentally sound and significantly undervalued. As you would expect given our research process and value discipline, we used the turmoil of 2020 to deploy Fund capital and it has been gratifying to see investments made (or added to) during that period of duress contribute to meaningful outperformance. That said, we continue to see additional opportunity across the Fund’s portfolio, both from the standpoint of fundamental business results and equity performance.

At a macro level the U.S. consumer is surprisingly healthy, personal savings rates remain high, and government economic support remains unabated – not only in the form of the recently enacted infrastructure package and currently pending Build Back Better bill, but also with respect to previous relief payments that are still working their way through the economy. This all bodes well for the U.S. economy going forward since consumer spending historically accounts for roughly 70% of U.S. GDP. At the same time, well-documented supply chain problems have held back corporate performance and led to greater inflation, which has persisted longer than initially expected. The “cup half empty” view is that supply chain problems are likely to be long-lived and that price inflation will continue at high levels, potentially forcing the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy to forestall its affects. We have generally subscribed to a more constructive argument.

Comparatively strong consumer balance sheets, coupled with substantial pent-up demand, has allowed the broad economy thus far to absorb price increases. Today’s supply constraints – think of massive containers of product stuck offshore – are more likely than not to reverse as port and other transport bottlenecks resolve. This in turn could serve to relieve some inflationary pressures flowing through the economy as 2022 unfolds. While wage gains are likely to prove rather sticky, they have largely accrued to the bottom quartile of the workforce – where they were arguably most impactful and will enable greater spending as the economy normalizes. This is very possibly the beginning of a virtuous cycle in our analytical opinion.

Despite supply chain issues and other cost pressures, PCM portfolio companies have almost uniformly reported good numbers through the recent earnings cycle. One result of these robust results is that while your portfolio has performed very well so far this year, it has not become extended from a valuation perspective. After years of being out of favor in comparison to larger capitalization

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

companies, the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity market is currently (in aggregate) attractively priced as compared to the broader U.S. equity market as a whole. While market-wide statistics are less relevant to us as stock pickers, the relative attractiveness of valuations among smaller capitalization segments of the market is a clear positive as it relates to attracting investor capital to the space. Of equal importance, smaller capitalization, domestic-oriented businesses are more levered to the economic acceleration that we see as possible during 2022. In our opinion, the combination of comparative undervaluation along with the prospect for positive company-specific financial results, provides a solid foundation for the Fund heading into 2022.

In closing, I want to take an opportunity to thank you for the faith you have continued to show in the PCM Value Fund. While we do not think for a second that there won’t be unexpected twists and turns in the coming months, we are confident in the process by which the Fund’s portfolio has been constructed.

We appreciate your continued support.

Private Capital Management

 

Mutual Fund investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money by investing in a fund. The Fund is a diversified fund, but nevertheless has invested a significant portion of its assets in the securities of a small number of issuers, which may cause the Fund’s value to fluctuate more widely than some other diversified funds. As a result of the Fund’s investment approach and the relative price movements of certain Fund holdings, as of October 31, 2021 the Fund’s holdings profile reflected a portfolio concentration level normally associated with a non-diversified fund. This may result in the Fund exhibiting greater volatility and less liquidity than other diversified funds. The above commentary is for informational purposes only and investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. This report is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Private Capital Management Value Fund. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund. Read it carefully before investing.

Shares of the Private Capital Management Value Fund are distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, not an adviser affiliate.

This letter is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the six months ended October 31, 2021 and reflects the views of the investment adviser at the time of this writing. Of course, these views may change and do not guarantee the future performance of the Fund or the markets.

Portfolio composition is subject to change. The current and future portfolio holdings of the Fund are subject to investment risks.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021  
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

Class I

     12.14%        80.82%        17.23%        16.66%        12.59%  

Russell 2000® Index

     1.85%        50.80%        16.47%        15.52%        13.50%  

 

Not Annualized.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 568-1267. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 2.06% and 1.20%, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Private Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions do not exceed 1.20% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its early termination. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total returns would be lower had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 2.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2021
  Ending Account Value
October 31, 2021
  Expenses Paid
During Period*

Private Capital Management Value Fund

            

Class I

            

Actual

     $ 1,000.00     $ 1,121.40     $ 6.42

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00       1,019.16       6.11

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expenses ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.20% for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total return for the Fund of 12.14%.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net
Assets
  Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Financials

       34.1 %     $ 15,192,362

Consumer Discretionary

       13.6       6,067,684

Communication Services

       11.9       5,315,892

Information Technology

       9.1       4,067,944

Industrials

       6.3       2,828,602

Materials

       4.1       1,820,955

Health Care

       2.1       920,513
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       81.2       36,213,952
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Warrants

       0.0       19,085

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       18.8       8,386,194
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 44,619,231
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Number
 of Shares 
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 81.2%

 

Communication Services — 11.9%

 

  

IMAX Corp. (Canada)*

     63,700      $ 1,200,745  

Perion Network Ltd. (Israel)*

     65,235        1,853,979  

QuinStreet, Inc.*

     161,512        2,261,168  
     

 

 

 
        5,315,892  
     

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 13.6%

 

  

Everi Holdings, Inc.*

     62,906        1,509,744  

Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     66,416        700,024  

Lakeland Industries, Inc.*

     27,125        567,184  

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*

     58,908        1,114,539  

Stoneridge, Inc.*

     17,910        339,932  

Target Hospitality Corp.*

     251,764        1,042,303  

Visteon Corp.*

     7,015        793,958  
     

 

 

 
        6,067,684  
     

 

 

 

Financials — 34.1%

     

Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc.

     40,265        884,622  

Eastern Bankshares, Inc.

     37,435        777,525  

ECN Capital Corp. (Canada)

     389,930        3,396,290  

First Busey Corp.

     31,434        801,253  

First Northwest Bancorp

     44,697        806,781  

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc.

     44,005        1,892,215  

KKR & Co., Inc.

     35,630        2,838,642  

KKR Acquisition Holdings I Corp., Class A*

     78,700        770,473  

Meridian Bancorp, Inc.

     9,000        208,800  

SmartFinancial, Inc.

     30,229        785,652  

StoneX Group, Inc.*

     19,031        1,315,232  

Synovus Financial Corp.

     15,344        714,877  
     

 

 

 
              15,192,362  
     

 

 

 

Health Care — 2.1%

     

Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*

     39,355        920,513  

Industrials — 6.3%

     

AerSale Corp.*

     38,360        857,730  

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     45,250        1,126,272  

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     10,300        844,600  
     

 

 

 
        2,828,602  
     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 9.1%

 

Asure Software, Inc.*

     111,075        1,072,985  
     Number
 of Shares 
     Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

  

Information Technology — (Continued)

 

  

Information Services Group, Inc.

     221,326      $ 1,803,807  

Powerfleet, Inc.*

     80,144        554,596  

Verint Systems, Inc.*

     13,660        636,556  
     

 

 

 
        4,067,944  
     

 

 

 

Materials — 4.1%

     

Celanese Corp.

     3,565        575,783  

Tronox Holdings PLC (United Kingdom), Class A

     53,395        1,245,172  
     

 

 

 
        1,820,955  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $17,953,702)

        36,213,952  
     

 

 

 

WARRANTS — 0.0%

     

KKR Acquisition Holdings I Corp., Strike Price @ $11.50, Expires 12/31/27*

     19,675        19,085  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS
(Cost $20,695)

        19,085  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 81.2%
(Cost $17,974,397)

        36,233,037  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 18.8%

        8,386,194  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $       44,619,231  
     

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

PLC    Public Limited Company

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $17,974,397)

   $ 36,233,037  

Cash and cash equivalents

     8,438,695  

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     28,299  

Dividends and interest

     2,683  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     20,636  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     44,723,350  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     17,509  

Administration and accounting fees

     17,272  

Investments purchased

     17,032  

Investment adviser

     13,844  

Transfer agent fees

     11,447  

Audit fees

     10,497  

Shareholder reporting fees

     6,521  

Custodian fees

     5,958  

Accrued expenses

     4,039  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     104,119  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 44,619,231  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 25,430  

Paid-in capital

     22,985,909  

Total distributable earnings

     21,607,892  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 44,619,231  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 44,619,231  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     2,542,988  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 17.55  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment income

  

Dividends

   $ 133,920  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (3,282
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     130,638  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     164,917  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     30,760  

Registration and filing fees

     21,462  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     21,231  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     19,949  

Legal fees

     19,532  

Shareholder reporting fees

     14,937  

Audit fees

     10,497  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     9,813  

Other expenses

     5,897  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     318,995  
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (99,099
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     219,896  
  

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (89,258
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     1,254,261  

Net realized loss from foreign currency transactions

     (414

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     3,041,924  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on foreign currency translations

     (2
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     4,295,769  
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 4,206,511  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

        

Net investment loss

     $ (89,258 )     $ (97,083 )

Net realized gains from investments and foreign currency transactions

       1,253,847       5,392,187

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency translations

       3,041,922       12,445,706
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

       4,206,511       17,740,810
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

        

Total distributable earnings:

        

Class I

             (2,928,941 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (2,928,941 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

       6,755,330       (3,876,272 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

       10,961,841       10,935,597
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

        

Beginning of period

       33,657,390       22,721,793
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

     $ 44,619,231     $ 33,657,390
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Financial Highlights

    

    

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

    

 

Class I

     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 15.65     $ 8.80     $ 15.75     $ 17.37     $ 16.63     $ 13.88
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment loss(1)

       (0.04 )       (0.05 )       (0.00 )(2)       (0.03 )       (0.04 )       (0.22 )

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       1.94       8.52       (4.30 )       1.10       1.01       3.19
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.90       8.47       (4.30 )       1.07       0.97       2.97
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                                     (0.22 )

Net realized capital gains

             (1.62 )       (2.65 )       (2.69 )       (0.23 )      
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

             (1.62 )       (2.65 )       (2.69 )       (0.23 )       (0.22 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

             0.00 (2)              0.00 (2)              0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 17.55     $ 15.65     $ 8.80     $ 15.75     $ 17.37     $ 16.63
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       12.14 %       101.74 %       (32.15 )%       8.33 %       5.80 %       21.50 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 44,619     $ 33,657     $ 20,565     $ 42,982     $ 56,450     $ 71,173

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.20 %(4)       1.20 %       1.16 %       1.10 %       1.07 %       1.00 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements(5)

       1.74 %(4)       2.06 %       1.83 %       1.48 %       1.38 %       1.34 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets

       (0.49 )%(4)       (0.38 )%       (0.02 )%       (0.16 )%       (0.22 )%       (1.53 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       7 %(6)       20 %       20 %       20 %       17 %       11 %

 

(1)

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”) is operating as a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on May 28, 2010. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class C, Class I and Class R Shares. A 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) will be assessed when Class C shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase; however, the CDSC shall not apply to the purchases of Class C shares where the selling broker dealer was not paid a commission at the time of initial purchase. As of October 31, 2021, the Class C shares and the Class R shares have not yet commenced operations. Effective July 31, 2020, Class A Shares were converted to Class I Shares and Class A Shares were concurrently terminated.

The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

• Level 1 —

 

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

• Level 2 —

 

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

• Level 3 —

 

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total Value
at

10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted

Price
     Level 2
Other

Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Assets

           

Common Stocks*

   $ 36,213,952      $ 36,213,952      $      $  

Warrants

     19,085        19,085                
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 36,233,037      $ 36,233,037      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.

Currency Risk The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

Private Capital Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust (the “Advisory Agreement”). For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses, excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions do not exceed 1.20% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in place until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount.

As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

    Expiration

04/30/2022

  

04/30/2023

  

04/30/2024

  

10/31/2024

  

    Total    

$102,198

   $237,383    $220,991    $99,099    $659,671

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $164,917 and waived fees of $99,099.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM") provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 3,622,381      $ 2,213,292  

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year Ended
April 30, 2021
     Shares   Amount  

  Shares         

 

      Amount      

Class A*

                

Sales

           $       1,015     $ 8,438

Reinvestments

                        

Redemption Fees**

                         18

Redemptions

                   (67,536 )       (655,702 )

Converted to Class I Shares

                   (185,339 )       (1,763,614 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease

           $       (251,860 )     $ (2,410,860 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Class I*

                

Sales

       455,342     $ 7,795,221       407,146     $ 5,024,336

Reinvestments

                   243,066       2,928,941

Redemption Fees**

                         1,710

Redemptions

       (63,065 )       (1,039,891 )       (1,017,553 )       (11,184,013 )

Converted from Class A Shares

                   180,329       1,763,614
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

       392,277     $ 6,755,330       (187,012 )     $ (1,465,412 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

*

Class A Shares were converted into Class I Shares on July 31, 2020.

**

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $2,928,941 of long-term capital gains dividends. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed   Undistributed   Unrealized
Ordinary   Long-Term   Appreciation/
Income   Gain   (Depreciation)
$827,650   $1,446,820   $15,126,911

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal Tax Cost

   $ 17,974,397  
  

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation

     18,323,513  

Unrealized Depreciation

     (64,873
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 18,258,640  
  

 

 

 

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

(Unaudited)

 

On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Private Capital Management Value Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 568-1267 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement

At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Private Capital Management, LLC (“PCM” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “PCM Agreement”) on behalf of the Private Capital Management Value Fund (“PCM Fund”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the PCM Agreement with respect to the PCM Fund for an additional one year period.

In determining whether to continue the PCM Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “PCM 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by PCM for the PCM Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of PCM’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the PCM Fund, (iv) investment performance of the PCM Fund, (v) the financial condition of PCM, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between PCM and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on PCM’s ability to service the PCM Fund, and (x) compliance with PCM’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the PCM 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the PCM Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the PCM Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.

The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from PCM invited to participate in the Meeting regarding PCM’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of PCM responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the PCM Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the PCM Fund and PCM, as provided by the terms of the PCM Agreement, including the advisory fee under the PCM Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.

The Trustees considered the services provided by PCM to the PCM Fund. The Trustees considered PCM’s personnel and the depth of PCM’s personnel who provide investment management services to the PCM Fund and their experience. Based on the PCM 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by PCM are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the PCM Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with

 

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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VALUE FUND

Other Information (Concluded)

(Unaudited)

 

industry norms, (iii) the PCM Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) PCM has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the PCM Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the PCM Fund is likely to continue under the PCM Agreement.

The Board discussed PCM’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the PCM Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the PCM Fund and PCM. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 as applicable for the PCM Fund, the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index, the PCM Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the Russell 2000® Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the PCM Fund outperformed the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index for the year-to-date, one year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed the Lipper Mid-Cap Core Index for the three year period ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees further noted that the Class I shares of the PCM Fund outperformed the Russell 2000® Total Return Index for the year-to-date and one year periods ended June 30, 2021 and underperformed the Russell 2000® Total Return Index for the three year, five year and ten year periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees concluded that PCM had adequately explained the factors contributing to the PCM Fund’s performance over such periods.

The Trustees also considered information regarding PCM’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the PCM Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from PCM’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that PCM charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by PCM as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the PCM Fund versus other funds in the Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the PCM Fund’s Class I shares, the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund were each higher than but within the range of the median of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by PCM are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the PCM Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by PCM are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the PCM Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by PCM, the compensation and benefits received by PCM in providing services to the PCM Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to PCM’s financial condition. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of PCM.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the PCM Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee level reflects those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the PCM Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the PCM Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that PCM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the PCM Fund for the benefit of shareholders.

At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the PCM Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Investment Adviser

Private Capital Management, LLC

8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard

Suite 500

Naples, FL 34108

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

 

PRI-1021


 

LOGO

Quality Dividend Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A

Class C

Institutional Class

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Quality Dividend Fund’s website (www.equitycompass.com), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (888) 201-5799 or write to:

Quality Dividend Fund

FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021                 
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      Since
Inception
       

Class A (with sales charge)

     -2.66%        31.49%        9.25%        8.84%        8.16%      

Class A (without sales charge)

     3.26%        39.50%        11.42%        10.14%        8.96%      

Russell 1000® Value Index

     5.47%        43.76%        13.90%        12.39%        11.04% *         

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021                 
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      Since
Inception
       

Class C (with CDSC charge)

     1.83%        37.37%        10.61%        9.32%        8.15%      

Class C (without CDSC charge)

     2.83%        38.37%        10.61%        9.32%        8.15%      

Russell 1000® Value Index

     5.47%        43.76%        13.90%        12.39%        10.93% *         

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021                 
      Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      Since
Inception
       

Institutional Class

     3.39%        39.80%        11.73%        10.44%        10.08%      

Russell 1000® Value Index

     5.47%        43.76%        13.90%        12.39%        12.07% *         

 

The Quality Dividend Fund (“the Fund”) Class A shares commenced operations on September 30, 2013; Class C shares commenced operations on October 1, 2013; Institutional Class shares commenced operations on October 4, 2016.

††

Not Annualized.

*

Benchmark performance is from each Class respective inception date only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (888) 201-5799.

The returns of Class A shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front end sales charge of 5.75%. The returns shown for Class C shares reflect a maximum deferred sales charge of 1.00% that may apply to Class C shares when shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase.

The Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” and “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement”, as stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, are 1.50% and 1.24%, respectively, for Class A shares, 2.25% and 1.99%, respectively, for Class C shares and 1.25% and 0.99%, respectively, for Institutional Class shares of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. Total fees would be higher had such fees and expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

A 1.00% redemption fee applies to shares redeemed within 60 days of purchase. The redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to those of the Russell 1000® Value Index. The Russell 1000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the highest-ranking 1,000 stocks in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents about 90% of the total market capitalization of all listed U.S. stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

Mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund’s dividend income and distributions will fluctuate, and at times the Fund may underperform other funds that invest more broadly or that have different investment styles. Some of the assets in which the Fund may invest entail special risks. Foreign stocks may be affected by currency fluctuations, social and political instability, and lax regulatory and financial reporting standards. Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) may fluctuate abruptly in value and be difficult to liquidate. Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) entail risks related to real estate, such as tenant defaults, declining occupancy rates, and falling property values due to deteriorating economic conditions. Listed REIT stocks may fluctuate erratically in market price while non-listed REITs may be illiquid.

 

2


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, if any, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of each accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of each accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

     Beginning Account Value    Ending Account Value    Expenses Paid
     May 1, 2021    October 31, 2021    During Period*

Quality Dividend Fund

              

Class A

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,032.60      $ 6.35

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,018.95        6.31

Class C

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,028.30      $ 10.17

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,015.17        10.11

Institutional Class

              

Actual

     $ 1,000.00      $ 1,033.90      $ 5.08

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

       1,000.00        1,020.21        5.04

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.24%, 1.99% and 0.99% for Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 3.26%, 2.83% and 3.39% for Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares, respectively.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     % of Net    
     Assets   Value

COMMON STOCKS:

        

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

       15.2 %     $ 9,921,469

Banks

       11.2       7,318,349

Pharmaceuticals

       9.6       6,280,724

Biotechnology

       7.4       4,834,690

Diversified Telecommunication Services

       6.4       4,220,883

Air Freight & Logistics

       4.1       2,706,373

Real Estate Investment Trusts

       4.0       2,598,657

Communications Equipment

       3.8       2,479,415

Insurance

       3.8       2,474,034

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals

       3.7       2,404,670

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

       3.7       2,399,775

Electrical Equipment

       3.7       2,396,923

Household Products

       3.6       2,348,690

Tobacco

       3.5       2,279,927

Aerospace & Defense

       3.3       2,198,297

Information Technology Services

       3.2       2,106,684

Health Care Providers & Services

       3.1       2,050,667

Industrial Conglomerates

       3.1       2,037,488

Containers & Packaging

       3.0       1,986,403
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

       99.4       65,044,118
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

       0.6       380,589
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

       100.0 %     $ 65,424,707
    

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Number         
         of Shares          Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 99.4%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 3.3%

 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     6,615      $         2,198,297  
     

 

 

 

Air Freight & Logistics — 4.1%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     12,678        2,706,373  
     

 

 

 

Banks — 11.2%

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     14,417        2,449,304  

Truist Financial Corp.

     39,248        2,491,071  

US Bancorp

     39,390        2,377,974  
     

 

 

 
        7,318,349  
     

 

 

 

Biotechnology — 7.4%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

     21,440        2,458,525  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     36,624        2,376,165  
     

 

 

 
        4,834,690  
     

 

 

 

Communications Equipment — 3.8%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     44,299        2,479,415  
     

 

 

 

Containers & Packaging — 3.0%

 

International Paper Co.

     39,992        1,986,403  
     

 

 

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services — 6.4%

 

AT&T, Inc.

     79,878        2,017,718  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     41,577        2,203,165  
     

 

 

 
        4,220,883  
     

 

 

 

Electrical Equipment — 3.7%

 

Emerson Electric Co.

     24,708        2,396,923  
     

 

 

 

Health Care Providers & Services — 3.1%

 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     42,892        2,050,667  
     

 

 

 

Household Products — 3.6%

     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     18,138        2,348,690  
     

 

 

 

Industrial Conglomerates — 3.1%

 

3M Co.

     11,403        2,037,488  
     

 

 

 

Information Technology Services — 3.2%

 

International Business Machines Corp.

     16,840        2,106,684  
     

 

 

 
     Number         
         of Shares          Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Insurance — 3.8%

 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     22,481      $     2,474,034  
     

 

 

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 15.2%

 

Chevron Corp.

     22,495        2,575,453  

Enbridge, Inc. (Canada)

     57,939        2,425,326  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     39,174        2,525,548  

Valero Energy Corp.

     30,973        2,395,142  
     

 

 

 
        9,921,469  
     

 

 

 

Pharmaceuticals — 9.6%

 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     29,799        2,623,802  

Organon & Co.

     29,899        1,098,788  

Pfizer, Inc.

     58,485        2,558,134  
     

 

 

 
        6,280,724  
     

 

 

 

Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.0%

 

Digital Realty Trust, Inc.

     16,467        2,598,657  
     

 

 

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.7%

 

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     18,038        2,399,775  
     

 

 

 

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.7%

 

NetApp, Inc.

     26,928        2,404,670  
     

 

 

 

Tobacco — 3.5%

 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     24,116        2,279,927  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $50,060,831)

        65,044,118  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.4% (Cost $50,060,831)

        65,044,118  

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.6%

        380,589  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $       65,424,707  
     

 

 

 
 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

5


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $50,060,831)

   $ 65,044,118  

Cash and cash equivalents

     427,589  

Receivables:

  

Dividends and interest

     96,018  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     34,407  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     65,602,132  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payables:

  

Capital shares redeemed

     46,045  

Transfer agent fees

     24,568  

Administration and accounting fees

     22,374  

Investment adviser

     21,625  

12b-1 distribution fees (Class A and Class C)

     17,540  

Audit fees

     15,460  

Shareholder reporting fees

     14,823  

Shareholder servicing fees

     3,176  

Accrued expenses

     11,814  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     177,425  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 65,424,707  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 45,806  

Paid-in capital

     49,395,517  

Total distributable earnings

     15,983,384  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 65,424,707  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 37,880,957  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     2,655,661  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, redemption price per share.

   $ 14.26  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $14.26)

   $ 15.13  
  

 

 

 

Class C Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 14,881,685  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     1,037,586  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 14.34  
  

 

 

 

Institutional Class Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 12,662,065  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     887,381  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 14.27  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment income

  

Dividends

   $ 1,269,059  

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (12,927
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     1,256,132  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     200,379  

Distribution fees (Class C) (Note 2)

     60,162  

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     47,627  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     46,102  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     29,928  

Registration and filing fees

     25,777  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     20,740  

Shareholder servicing fees (Class C)

     20,054  

Legal fees

     19,955  

Shareholder reporting fees

     19,876  

Audit fees

     15,460  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     9,572  

Other expenses

     7,505  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     523,137  
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (64,664
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     458,473  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income

     797,659  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     648,295  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     640,762  
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     1,289,057  
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 2,086,716  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    

    

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
   For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase in net assets from operations:

                 

Net investment income

         $ 797,659          $ 1,785,033

Net realized gains from investments

           648,295            2,766,527

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

           640,762            14,484,108
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

           2,086,716            19,035,668
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                 

Total distributable earnings:

                 

Class A

           (484,299 )            (963,830 )

Class C

           (138,710 )            (406,013 )

Institutional Class

           (176,611 )            (346,454 )
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

           (799,620 )            (1,716,297 )
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

           (2,070,840 )            (9,751,684 )
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

           (783,744 )            7,567,687
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

Net assets

                 

Beginning of period

           66,208,451            58,640,764
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

End of period

         $ 65,424,707          $ 66,208,451
        

 

 

          

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

8


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 13.99     $ 10.47     $ 13.02     $ 12.29     $ 12.19     $ 11.03
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.18       0.37       0.34       0.33       0.29       0.27

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.27       3.51       (1.80 )       1.36       0.16       1.13
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.45       3.88       (1.46 )       1.69       0.45       1.40
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

       (0.18 )       (0.36 )       (0.34 )       (0.38 )       (0.35 )       (0.24 )

Net realized capital gains

                   (0.74 )       (0.58 )            

Return of capital

                   (0.01 )                  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.18 )       (0.36 )       (1.09 )       (0.96 )       (0.35 )       (0.24 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.26     $ 13.99     $ 10.47     $ 13.02     $ 12.29     $ 12.19
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       3.26 %       37.87 %       (12.46 )%       14.66 %       3.64 %       12.82 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 37,881     $ 37,392     $ 28,816     $ 40,283     $ 37,800     $ 36,731

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.24 %(4)       1.24 %       1.24 %       1.24 %       1.24 %       1.24 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5)

       1.43 %(4)       1.50 %       1.36 %       1.41 %       1.32 %       1.35 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.52 %(4)       3.20 %       2.74 %       2.62 %       2.32 %       2.35 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       3 %(6)       28 %       38 %       37 %       51 %       44 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3)

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.75% or any applicable sales charge. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4)

Annualized.

(5)

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6)

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

9


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Financial Highlights (Continued)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class C
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,

2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 14.07     $ 10.52     $ 13.07     $ 12.34     $ 12.24     $ 11.06
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.13       0.28       0.25       0.24       0.20       0.18

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.27       3.54       (1.80 )       1.36       0.15       1.15
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.40       3.82       (1.55 )       1.60       0.35       1.33
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

       (0.13 )       (0.27 )       (0.25 )       (0.29 )       (0.25 )       (0.15 )

Net realized capital gains

                   (0.74 )       (0.58 )            

Return of capital

                   (0.01 )                  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.13 )       (0.27 )       (1.00 )       (0.87 )       (0.25 )       (0.15 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 14.34     $ 14.07     $ 10.52     $ 13.07     $ 12.34     $ 12.24
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       2.83 %       36.91 %       (13.10 )%       13.73 %       2.84 %       12.07 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 14,882     $ 16,740     $ 19,255     $ 24,326     $ 23,728     $ 26,247

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.99 %(4)       1.99 %       1.99 %       1.99 %       1.99 %       1.99 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5)

       2.18 %(4)       2.25 %       2.11 %       2.16 %       2.06 %       2.10 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       1.77 %(4)       2.45 %       1.99 %       1.87 %       1.57 %       1.58 %

Portfolio turnover rate

       3 %(6)       28 %       38 %       37 %       51 %       44 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2)

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

10


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Financial Highlights (Concluded)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Institutional Class shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Institutional Class
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,
2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Period Ended
April 30,
2017*

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of year/period

     $ 14.00     $ 10.47     $ 13.03     $ 12.30     $ 12.20     $ 11.33
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income(1)

       0.20       0.40       0.37       0.36       0.32       0.16

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments

       0.27       3.52       (1.80 )       1.36       0.16       0.83
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.47       3.92       (1.43 )       1.72       0.48       0.99
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

       (0.20 )       (0.39 )       (0.38 )       (0.41 )       (0.38 )       (0.12 )

Net realized capital gains

                   (0.74 )       (0.58 )            

Return of capital

                   (0.01 )                  
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

       (0.20 )       (0.39 )       (1.13 )       (0.99 )       (0.38 )       (0.12 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2) 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of year/period

     $ 14.27     $ 14.00     $ 10.47     $ 13.03     $ 12.30     $ 12.20
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       3.39 %       38.31 %       (12.29 )%       14.94 %       3.89 %       8.72 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of year/period (in 000s)

     $ 12,662     $ 12,076     $ 10,570     $ 10,562     $ 9,007     $ 8,731

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.99 %(4)       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %(4)

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or expense reimbursements(5)

       1.18 %(4)       1.25 %       1.11 %       1.17 %       1.07 %       1.12 %(4)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

       2.77 %(4)       3.45 %       2.99 %       2.87 %       2.57 %       2.29 %(4)

Portfolio turnover rate

       3 %(6)       28 %       38 %       37 %       51 %       44 %(7)

 

*

Commenced operations on October 4, 2016.

(1)

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.

(4)

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

(7) 

Reflects portfolio turnover of the Fund for the year ended April 30, 2017.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

11


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Quality Dividend Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 30, 2013. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are subject to a front end sales charge of 5.75%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within twelve months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares was purchased without an initial sales charge, and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale. A CDSC of 1.00% may apply to Class C shares when shares are redeemed within 12 months after initial purchase where the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.

The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

      

  

• Level 1 —

  

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

  

• Level 2 —

  

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

  

• Level 3 —

  

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

 

12


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

     Total
Value at
10/31/21
     Level 1
Quoted

Prices
     Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
 

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

   $ 65,044,118      $ 65,044,118      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Estimated components of distributions received from real estate investment trusts may be considered income, return of capital distributions or capital gain distributions. Return of capital distributions are recorded as a reduction of cost of the related investments. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder services fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class based upon relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

MLP Common Units Master Limited Partnership (“MLP”) common units represent limited partnership interests in the MLP. Common units are generally listed and traded on the U.S. securities exchanges or OTC with their value fluctuating predominantly based on the success of the MLP. Unlike owners of common stock of a corporation, owners of MLP common units have limited voting rights and have no ability to annually elect directors. MLPs generally distribute all available cash flow (cash flow from operations less

 

13


QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

maintenance capital expenditures) in the form of quarterly distributions. Common unit holders have first priority to receive quarterly cash distributions up to the minimum quarterly distribution and have arrearage rights. In the event of liquidation, common unit holders have preference over subordinated units, but not debt holders or preferred unit holders, to remaining assets of the MLP.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Adviser is paid a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” dividend and interest expense on securities sold short, interest, extraordinary items and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.99% of average daily net assets of the Fund (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation will remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. The Adviser is entitled to recover, subject to approval by the Board of Trustees, such amounts reduced or reimbursed for a period of up to three (3) years from the date on which the Adviser reduced its compensation and/or assumed expenses for the Fund. The Adviser is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid to the extent the total annual fund expenses do not exceed the limits described above or any lesser limits in effect at the time of reimbursement. No recoupment will occur unless the Fund’s expenses are below the Expense Limitation amount. As of October 31, 2021, the amount of potential recovery was as follows:

 

Expiration

 

04/30/2022

   04/30/2023    04/30/2024    10/31/2024    Total

$96,972

   $84,774    $153,340    $64,664    $399,750

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $200,379 and waived fees of $64,664.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon”) serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter”) provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A and Class C shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A and Class C shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% and 1.00% (0.75% Rule 12b-1 distribution fee and 0.25% shareholder service fee) on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, respectively.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM”) provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 1,835,767      $ 3,494,647  

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended        
     October 31, 2021     For the Year Ended  
     (Unaudited)     April 30, 2021  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

        

Sales

     162,941     $ 2,324,221       483,323     $ 5,793,051  

Reinvestments

     24,651       346,553       59,854       689,098  

Redemption Fees*

           788             399  

Redemptions

     (203,944     (2,911,808     (624,238     (7,224,320
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (16,352   $ (240,246     (81,061   $ (741,772
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class C

        

Sales

     27,017     $ 385,932       107,721     $ 1,265,784  

Reinvestments

     8,090       114,522       28,907       328,596  

Redemption Fees*

           325             191  

Redemptions

     (187,536     (2,683,669     (777,469     (9,059,573
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease

     (152,429   $ (2,182,890     (640,841   $ (7,465,002
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Institutional Class

        

Sales

     72,551     $ 1,030,716       62,144     $ 772,174  

Reinvestments

     9,191       129,180       22,645       259,428  

Redemption Fees*

           265             128  

Redemptions

     (57,048     (807,865     (231,607     (2,576,640
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     24,694     $ 352,296       (146,818   $ (1,544,910
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net decrease

     (144,087   $ (2,070,840     (868,720   $ (9,751,684
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 1.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held for 60 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $1,716,297 of ordinary income dividends. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

   Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
   Temporary
Differences
$68,028    $451,050    $14,182,421    $(5,211)

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.

At October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund were as follows:

 

Federal Tax Cost*

   $ 50,060,831  
  

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation

     16,025,011  

Unrealized Depreciation

     (1,041,724
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 14,983,287  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report.

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, no long-term capital loss deferrals or ordinary loss deferrals. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, no long-term capital loss deferrals or ordinary loss deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

(Unaudited)

 

On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Quality Dividend Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 201-5799 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement

At a meeting held by videoconference on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC (“EquityCompass” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “EquityCompass Agreement”) on behalf of the Quality Dividend Fund. At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement with respect to the Quality Dividend Fund for an additional one year period.

In determining whether to continue the EquityCompass Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “EquityCompass 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by EquityCompass for the Quality Dividend Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of EquityCompass’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the Quality Dividend Fund, (iv) investment performance of the Quality Dividend Fund, (v) the financial condition of EquityCompass’s parent company, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Quality Dividend Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on EquityCompass’s ability to service the Quality Dividend Fund, and (x) compliance with the Quality Dividend Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the EquityCompass 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the Quality Dividend Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the Quality Dividend Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.

The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from EquityCompass invited to participate in the Meeting regarding EquityCompass’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of EquityCompass responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Quality Dividend Fund and EquityCompass, as provided by the terms of the EquityCompass Agreement, including the advisory fee under the EquityCompass Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Other Information (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

The Trustees considered the services provided by EquityCompass to the Quality Dividend Fund. The Trustees considered EquityCompass’s personnel and the depth of EquityCompass’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Quality Dividend Fund and their experience. Based on the EquityCompass 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by EquityCompass are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the EquityCompass Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with industry norms, (iii) the Quality Dividend Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) EquityCompass has sufficient personnel, with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Quality Dividend Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Quality Dividend Fund is likely to continue under the EquityCompass Agreement.

The Board discussed EquityCompass’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Quality Dividend Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Quality Dividend Fund and EquityCompass. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021 as applicable for the Quality Dividend Fund, the Lipper Global Equity Income Funds Index, the Quality Dividend Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Institutional Class shares of the Quality Dividend Fund outperformed the Lipper Global Equity Income Funds Index for the year-to-date, one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees further noted that the Institutional Class shares of the Quality Dividend Fund outperformed the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index for the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2021, and underperformed the Russell 1000® Value Total Return Index for the one year, three year and since inception periods ended June 30, 2021. The Trustees concluded that EquityCompass had adequately explained the factors contributing to the Quality Dividend Fund’s performance over such periods.

The Trustees also considered information regarding EquityCompass’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Quality Dividend Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from EquityCompass’s relationship with the Quality Dividend Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that EquityCompass charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by EquityCompass as to differences in fees charged to the Quality Dividend Fund and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Quality Dividend Fund versus other funds in the Quality Dividend Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the Quality Dividend Fund’s Institutional Class shares, the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio for the Fund were each lower than the median of the contractual advisory fee and net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by EquityCompass are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Quality Dividend Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by EquityCompass, the compensation and benefits received by EquityCompass in providing services to the Quality Dividend Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to the financial condition of EquityCompass’s parent company. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of EquityCompass.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Quality Dividend Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee level reflects those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Quality Dividend Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Quality Dividend Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that EquityCompass has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Quality Dividend Fund for the benefit of shareholders.

 

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QUALITY DIVIDEND FUND

Other Information (Concluded)

(Unaudited)

 

At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the EquityCompass Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Investment Adviser

EquityCompass Investment Management, LLC

One South Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Ernst & Young LLP

One Commerce Square

2005 Market Street, Suite 700

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7096

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

QUA-1021


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Tran Capital Focused Fund

of

FundVantage Trust

Class A Shares

Class I Shares

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

IMPORTANT NOTE: As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholder reports are no longer sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the shareholder reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary. Instead, shareholder reports are available on the Tran Capital Focused Fund’s website (www.trancapital.com/tran-capital-fund), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

You may elect to receive all future shareholder reports in paper, free of charge. To elect to receive paper copies of shareholder reports through the mail or otherwise change your delivery method, contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Fund, call toll-free at (866) 499-2151 or write to:

Tran Capital Focused Fund

FundVantage Trust

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing

P.O. Box 9829

Providence, RI 02940-8029

This report is submitted for the general information of shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.


TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Semi-Annual Report

Performance Data

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021         
     Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

  Class A (with sales charge)

     4.56%        41.70%        25.24%        19.84%        14.75%  

  Class A (without sales charge)

     10.01%        49.17%        27.38%        21.07%        15.34%  

  Russell 3000® Index

     8.93%        43.90%        21.62%        18.91%        16.10%  

  S&P 500® Index

     11.85%        24.06%        21.52%        18.95%        16.22%  

 

Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended October 31, 2021         
     Six
Months
     1 Year      3 Years      5 Years      10 Years  

  Class I

     10.11%        49.61%        27.65%        21.35%        15.62%  

  Russell 3000® Index

     8.93%        43.90%        21.62%        18.91%        16.10%  

  S&P 500® Index

     11.85%        24.06%        21.52%        18.95%        16.22%  

 

Not Annualized.

The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (866) 499-2151.

The returns shown for Class A Shares reflect a deduction for the maximum front-end sales charge of 5.00%. All of the Fund’s share classes apply a 2.00% redemption fee to the value of shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. This redemption fee is not reflected in the returns shown above. As stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2021, the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses” are 1.82% and 1.57%, and the Fund’s “Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement” are 1.10% and 0.85% for Class A and Class I Shares, respectively, of the Fund’s average daily net assets. These rates may fluctuate and may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Tran Capital Management (“the Adviser”) has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses,” and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of FundVantage Trust (“the Trust”) approves its earlier termination. Total returns would be lower had such fees and/or expenses not been waived and/or reimbursed.

All mutual fund investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that a portion of the Fund’s assets may be invested in one or few companies or sectors. The Fund could fluctuate in value more than a diversified fund. The Fund may invest in undervalued securities and is subject to the risk that the securities may not appreciate in value as anticipated.

The Fund intends to evaluate performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”) and the Russell 3000® Index. The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. The Russell 3000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. stocks, representing about 98% of the total capitalization of the entire U.S. stock market. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Fund Expense Disclosure

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees (if any) and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from May 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021 and held for the entire period.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000= 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not your Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any) or redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

    Beginning Account Value
May 1, 2021
  Ending Account Value
October 31, 2021
  Expenses Paid
During Period*

Tran Capital Focused Fund

           

Class A

           

Actual

      $1,000.00       $1,100.10       $5.82

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00       1,019.66       5.60

Class I

           

Actual

      $1,000.00       $1,101.10       $4.50

Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)

      1,000.00       1,020.92       4.33

 

*

Expenses are equal to an annualized expense ratio for the six-month period ended October 31, 2021 of 1.10% and 0.85% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, for the Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent period (184), then divided by 365 to reflect the period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table are based on the actual six-month total returns for the Fund of 10.01% and 10.11% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Portfolio Holdings Summary Table

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:

 

     %of Net        
     Assets     Value  

COMMON STOCKS:

    

Technology

     25.2   $ 16,737,564  

Consumer, Non-cyclical

     18.5       12,259,839  

Communications

     17.9       11,868,799  

Financial

     15.4       10,241,733  

Consumer, Cyclical

     12.5       8,276,300  

Industrial

     7.0       4,682,863  

Basic Materials

     2.1       1,374,088  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

     98.6       65,441,186  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

     1.4       914,355  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

     100.0   $ 66,355,541  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

     Number         
     of Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS — 98.6%

 

Basic Materials — 2.1%

     

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     4,340      $       1,374,088  
     

 

 

 

Communications — 17.9%

     

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     1,150        3,405,058  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     941        3,173,457  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*

     6,160        3,135,994  

Walt Disney Co. (The)*

     12,742        2,154,290  
     

 

 

 
        11,868,799  
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Cyclical — 12.5%

 

Aptiv PLC*

     17,223        2,977,684  

Lithia Motors, Inc.

     8,192        2,615,050  

Southwest Airlines Co.*

     56,759        2,683,566  
     

 

 

 
        8,276,300  
     

 

 

 

Consumer, Non-cyclical — 18.5%

 

Catalent, Inc.*

     16,442        2,266,694  

Danaher Corp.

     7,939        2,475,142  

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

     73,344        2,792,206  

IQVIA Holdings, Inc.*

     10,836        2,832,747  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     8,139        1,893,050  
     

 

 

 
        12,259,839  
     

 

 

 

Financial — 15.4%

 

AerCap Holdings NV*

     57,912        3,419,124  

Signature Bank

     2,145        638,824  

SVB Financial Group*

     3,505        2,514,487  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     71,722        3,669,298  
     

 

 

 
        10,241,733  
     

 

 

 
     Number         
     of Shares      Value  

COMMON STOCKS — (Continued)

 

Industrial — 7.0%

 

Ball Corp.

     19,494      $ 1,783,311  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     7,381        2,899,552  
     

 

 

 
        4,682,863  
     

 

 

 

Technology — 25.2%

     

Clarivate PLC*

     80,154        1,879,611  

Fiserv, Inc.*

     22,420        2,208,146  

Intuit, Inc.

     4,551        2,848,880  

Microsoft Corp.

     12,230        4,055,713  

NVIDIA Corp.

     9,092        2,324,552  

salesforce.com, Inc.*

     11,414        3,420,662  
     

 

 

 
        16,737,564  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(Cost $41,321,706)

        65,441,186  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.6%
(Cost $41,321,706)

        65,441,186  
     

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF
LIABILITIES - 1.4%

 

     914,355  
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.0%

      $     66,355,541  
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing.

PLC Public Limited Company

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

  

Investments, at value (Cost $41,321,706)

   $ 65,441,186  

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,178,722  

Receivables:

  

Capital shares sold

     240  

Dividends and interest

     1,201  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     26,764  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     66,648,113  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Payables:

  

Investments purchased

     188,910  

Capital shares redeemed

     22,000  

Administration and accounting fees

     17,324  

Transfer agent fees

     16,766  

Investment adviser

     10,708  

12b-1 distribution fees (Class A Shares)

     6,688  

Accrued expenses

     30,176  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     292,572  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 66,355,541  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets Consisted of:

  

Capital stock, $0.01 par value

   $ 62,007  

Paid-in capital

     28,069,872  

Total distributable earnings

     38,223,662  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 66,355,541  
  

 

 

 

Class A Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 33,412,047  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     3,235,598  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, redemption price per share

   $ 10.33  
  

 

 

 

Maximum offering price per share (100/95.00 of $10.33)

   $ 10.87  
  

 

 

 

Class I Shares:

  

Net assets

   $ 32,943,494  
  

 

 

 

Shares outstanding

     2,965,058  
  

 

 

 

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 11.11  
  

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Statement of Operations

For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Investment income

  

Dividends

   $ 73,547  
  

 

 

 

Total investment income

     73,547  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Advisory fees (Note 2)

     270,867  

Transfer agent fees (Note 2)

     51,422  

Distribution fees (Class A) (Note 2)

     40,476  

Administration and accounting fees (Note 2)

     30,660  

Trustees’ and officers’ fees (Note 2)

     20,729  

Registration and filing fees

     20,513  

Legal fees

     19,768  

Shareholder reporting fees

     17,279  

Audit fees

     14,129  

Custodian fees (Note 2)

     10,502  

Other expenses

     7,909  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses before waivers and reimbursements

     504,254  
  

 

 

 

Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2)

     (192,905
  

 

 

 

Net expenses after waivers and reimbursements

     311,349  
  

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (237,802
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments:

  

Net realized gain from investments

     5,294,211  

Net realized loss from written options(a)

     (49,527

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

     1,157,596  

Net change in unrealized depreciation on written options(a)

     (15,749
  

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

     6,386,531  
  

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 6,148,729  
  

 

 

 

 

(a) 

Primary risk exposure is equity contracts.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    For the
Six Months Ended
October 31, 2021
(Unaudited)
  For the Year
Ended
April 30, 2021

Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations:

       

Net investment loss

    $ (237,802 )     $ (220,070 )

Net realized gains from investments and written options

      5,244,684       9,801,546

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and written options

      1,141,847       13,854,343
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations.

      6,148,729       23,435,819
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Less dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

       

Total distributable earnings:

       

Class A

            (3,745,777 )

Class I

            (2,781,018 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders

            (6,526,795 )
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (Note 4)

      (2,150,865 )       5,009,261
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total increase in net assets

      3,997,864       21,918,285
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net assets

       

Beginning of period

      62,357,677       40,439,392
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

End of period

    $ 66,355,541     $ 62,357,677
   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Financial Highlights

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class A
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 9.39     $ 6.74     $ 7.73     $ 8.60     $ 9.54     $ 10.77

Net investment income (loss)(1)

       (0.04 )       (0.04 )       (0.03 )       (0.02 )       (0.04 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       0.98       3.85       0.27       0.79       1.40       1.25
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       0.94       3.81       0.24       0.77       1.36       1.21
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net realized capital gains

             (1.16 )       (1.23 )       (1.64 )       (2.30 )       (2.44 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 10.33     $ 9.39     $ 6.74     $ 7.73     $ 8.60     $ 9.54
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       10.01 %       60.14 %       2.11 %       12.62 %       15.26 %       12.64 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 33,412     $ 33,768     $ 22,395     $ 17,375     $ 20,580     $ 24,460

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       1.10 %(4)       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.10 %       1.14 %       1.24 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements

       1.70 %(4)       1.82 %       1.94 %       1.69 %       1.65 %       1.57 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(5)

       (0.87 )%(4)       (0.56 )%       (0.43 )%       (0.23 )%       (0.38 )%       (0.35 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       15 %(6)       66 %       58 %       51 %       50 %       42 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect the impact of the maximum front-end sales load of 5.00%. If reflected, the return would be lower.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Financial Highlights (Concluded)

 

 

 

Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto.

 

 

     Class I
     For the
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2021
(Unaudited)
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2021
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2020
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2019
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2018
  For the
Year Ended
April 30,
2017

Per Share Operating Performance

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 10.09     $ 7.16     $ 8.12     $ 8.93     $ 9.80     $ 10.98
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net investment income/(loss)(1)

       (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.01 )       0.00 (2)        (0.01 )       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

       1.05       4.12       0.28       0.83       1.44       1.27
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

       1.02       4.09       0.27       0.83       1.43       1.26
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions to shareholders from:

                        

Net realized capital gains

             (1.16 )       (1.23 )       (1.64 )       (2.30 )       (2.44 )
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Redemption fees

       0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)        0.00 (2)       
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 11.11     $ 10.09     $ 7.16     $ 8.12     $ 8.93     $ 9.80
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total investment return(3)

       10.11 %       60.55 %       2.40 %       12.85 %       15.59 %       12.86 %

Ratios/Supplemental Data

                        

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)

     $ 32,943     $ 28,590     $ 18,045     $ 23,167     $ 41,982     $ 66,969

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

       0.85 %(4)       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.89 %       0.99 %

Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and expense reimbursements

       1.46 %(4)       1.58 %       1.68 %       1.44 %       1.41 %       1.28 %

Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(5)

       (0.62 )%(4)       (0.31 )%       (0.16 )%       0.02 %       (0.14 )%       (0.09 )%

Portfolio turnover rate

       15 %(6)       66 %       58 %       51 %       50 %       42 %

 

(1) 

The selected per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period.

(2) 

Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(3) 

Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge.

(4) 

Annualized.

(5) 

During the period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2).

(6) 

Not annualized.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

The Tran Capital Focused Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), which commenced investment operations on September 6, 2007. The Fund is a separate series of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”) which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on August 28, 2006. The Trust is a “series trust” authorized to issue an unlimited number of separate series or classes of shares of beneficial interest. Each series is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one series is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other series. The Fund offers separate classes of shares, Class A and Class I shares. Class A shares are sold subject to a front-end sales charge of 5.00%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) may be applicable to the purchase of Class A shares. A CDSC, as a percentage of the lower of the original purchase price or net asset value at redemption, of up to 1.00% may be imposed on full or partial redemptions of Class A shares made within eighteen months of purchase where: (i) $1 million or more of Class A shares were purchased without an initial sales charge and (ii) the selling broker-dealer received a commission for such sale.

The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946.

Portfolio Valuation The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (typically 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC") market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of greater than 60 days are valued using an independent pricing service. Fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost, provided such amount approximates fair value. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees"). Options are valued at last sale price. Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. In the event that market quotes are not readily available, and the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Adviser. The Trust has established a Valuation Committee which performs certain functions including the oversight of the Adviser’s fair valuation determinations.

Fair Value Measurements The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

  

  

Level 1

  

  

quoted prices in active markets for identical securities;

  

  

Level 2

  

  

other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and

  

  

Level 3

  

  

significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. Transfers in and out are recognized at the value at the end of the period.

 

10


TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2021, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:

 

                   Level 2         
                   Other      Level 3  
     Total      Level 1      Significant      Significant  
     Value at      Quoted      Observable      Unobservable  
     10/31/21      Prices      Inputs      Inputs  

Assets

           

Investments in Securities*

   $ 65,441,186      $ 65,441,186      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 65,441,186      $ 65,441,186      $      $  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

*

Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details on portfolio holdings.

At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third-party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Fund’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) require the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that present changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 3 are disclosed when the Fund had an amount of transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be material.

Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — Investment transactions are recorded on trade date for financial statement preparation purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distribution (12b-1) fees and shareholder service fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Fund level expenses common to all classes, investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are generally allocated to each class based upon the relative daily net assets of each class. General expenses of the Trust are generally allocated to each fund under methodologies approved by the Board of Trustees. Expenses directly attributable to a particular fund in the Trust are charged directly to that fund.

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include cash and overnight investments in interest-bearing demand deposits with a financial institution with original maturities of three months or less. The Fund maintains deposits with a high quality financial institution in an amount that is in excess of federally insured limits.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared, recorded on ex-date and paid at least annually to shareholders. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.

U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.

Other In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss for such claims is considered remote.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to its long-term implications. The COVID-19 pandemic could adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. In addition, the outbreak of COVID-19, and measures taken to mitigate its effects, could result in disruptions to the services provided to the Fund by its service providers. Fund management is continuing to monitor this development and evaluate its impact on the Fund.

Currency Risk The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Fund may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Fund’s NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Fund is determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Fund may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Fund’s holdings in foreign securities.

Written Options — The Fund is subject to equity and other risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives and may enter into options written to hedge against changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and values of equities. Such options may relate to particular securities or domestic stock indices, and may or may not be listed on a domestic securities exchange or issued by the Options Clearing Corporation. An option contract is a commitment that gives the purchaser of the contract the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. On the other hand, the writer of an option contract is obligated, upon the exercise of the option, to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price on or before a specified future date. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing put options is limited to the exercised fair value of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing call options is potentially unlimited. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The Fund also may write over-the-counter options where completing the obligation depends upon the credit standing of the other party. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may result in loss due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Written options are initially recorded as liabilities to the extent of premiums received and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Gains or losses are realized when the option transaction expires or closes. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option or the purchase cost for a written put option is adjusted by the amount of the premium received. Listed option contracts present minimal counterparty credit risk since they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded options, guarantees the options against default. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to OTC option contracts is limited to the premium paid. As of October 31, 2021, the Fund had no written options.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Fund’s quarterly average number of contracts and volume of proceeds from written options were 10 and $21,270, respectively.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

2. Transactions with Related Parties and Other Service Providers

Tran Capital Management (the “Adviser”), serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust. For its services, the Advisor is entitled to receive an annual investment advisory fee, paid monthly, comprising 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its investment advisory fee and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding taxes, fees and expenses attributable to a distribution or service plan adopted by the Trust, interest, extraordinary items, “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses “ and brokerage commissions) do not exceed 0.85% (on an annual basis) of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until August 31, 2022, unless the Board of Trustees of the Trust approves its earlier termination. Each class of shares of the Fund pays its respective pro-rata portion of the advisory fee payable by the Fund.

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, the Adviser earned advisory fees of $270,867 and waived fees of $192,905.

Other Service Providers

The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY Mellon") serves as administrator and custodian for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee equal to an annual percentage rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets and is subject to certain minimum monthly fees. For providing certain custodial services, BNY Mellon is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”) provides transfer agent services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum, and out of pocket expenses.

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into agreements with financial intermediaries to provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries investing in the Fund and have agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. The fees incurred by the Fund for these services are included in Transfer agent fees in the Statement of Operations.

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC (the “Underwriter") provides principal underwriting services to the Fund pursuant to an underwriting agreement between the Trust and the Underwriter.

The Trust and the Underwriter are parties to an underwriting agreement. The Trust has adopted a distribution plan for Class A Shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the Class A Shares plan, the Fund compensates the Underwriter for direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred in connection with advertising, marketing and other distribution services in an amount not to exceed 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A Shares.

Trustees and Officers

The Trust is governed by its Board of Trustees. The Trustees receive compensation in the form of an annual retainer and per meeting fees for their services to the Trust. An employee of BNY Mellon serves as the Secretary of the Trust and is not compensated by the Fund or the Trust.

JW Fund Management LLC (“JWFM") provides a Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, respectively, to the Trust. Alaric Compliance Services LLC (“Alaric”) provides the Trust with a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer. JWFM and Alaric are compensated for their services provided to the Trust.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

3. Investment in Securities

For the six months ended October 31, 2021, aggregated purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  

Investment Securities

   $ 9,285,058      $ 11,475,938  

4. Capital Share Transactions

For the six months ended October 31, 2021 and the year ended April 30, 2021, transactions in capital shares (authorized shares unlimited) were as follows:

 

     For the Six Months Ended              
     October 31, 2021     For the Year Ended  
     (Unaudited)     April 30, 2021  
     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  

Class A

        

Sales

     57,689     $ 559,763       728,919     $ 5,976,251  

Reinvestments

                 374,745       2,911,770  

Redemption Fees*

           651             3,686  

Redemptions

     (419,629     (3,943,048     (829,306     (6,635,492
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease)

     (361,940   $ (3,382,634     274,358     $ 2,256,215  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Class I

        

Sales

     290,187     $ 2,896,034       399,363     $ 3,510,789  

Reinvestments

                 302,654       2,524,139  

Redemption Fees*

           554             2,911  

Redemptions

     (159,845     (1,664,819     (387,932     (3,284,793
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase

     130,342     $ 1,231,769       314,085     $ 2,753,046  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net increase/(decrease)

     (231,598   $ (2,150,865     588,443     $ 5,009,261  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

There is a 2.00% redemption fee that may be charged on shares redeemed which have been held 30 days or less. The redemption fees are retained by the Fund for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and recorded as paid-in capital.

5. Federal Tax Information

The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.

For the year ended April 30, 2021, the tax character of distributions paid by the Fund was $6,526,795 of long-term capital gains dividends.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)

October 31, 2021

(Unaudited)

 

As of April 30, 2021, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income

  Undistributed
Long-Term
Gain
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
$129,697   $8,967,603   $22,977,633

The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing and recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term capital gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

As of the October 31, 2021, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Fund was as follows:

 

Federal Tax Cost*

   $ 41,321,706  
  

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation

     24,391,433  

Unrealized Depreciation

     (271,953
  

 

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation

   $ 24,119,480  
  

 

 

 

 

*

Because tax adjustments are calculated annually at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year, the above table does not reflect tax adjustments for the current fiscal year. For the previous year’s federal income tax information, please refer to the Notes to Financial Statements section in the Fund’s most recent annual report.

Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and April 30 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and April 30, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and April 30) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended April 30, 2021 any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until May 1, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2021, the Fund had no short-term capital loss deferrals, long-term capital loss deferrals and ordinary late year loss deferrals.

Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carry forwards as of April 30, 2021 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. As of April 30, 2021, the Fund did not have any capital loss carry forwards.

6. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there are no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

15


TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

(Unaudited)

 

On October 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”) to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders.

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of FundVantage Trust, on behalf of the Tran Capital Focused Fund (the “Fund”), met on September 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”) to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) applicable to the Fund, pursuant to the Liquidity Rule. The Board has appointed a committee of individuals to serve as the program administrator for the Fund’s Program (the “Program Committee”). At the Meeting, the Program Committee provided the Board with a report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation and any material changes to the Program as of June 30, 2021 (the “Report”).

The Report described the Program’s liquidity classification methodology. It also described the Program Committee’s methodology in determining whether a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (a “HLIM”) is necessary and noted that, given the composition of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, a HLIM was not currently required for the Fund.

The Report noted that the Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing liquidity risk, as follow:

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of Fund investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed the Fund’s strategy and its determination that the strategy remains appropriate for an open-end fund structure. This determination was based on the Fund’s holdings of Highly Liquid Investments, the diversification of holdings and the related average position size of the holdings.

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed historical net redemption activity and noted that it used this information as a component to establish the Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Fund has adopted an in-kind redemption policy which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests. The Program Committee also took into consideration the Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration and the fact that the shares of the Fund are offered through intermediaries. The intermediary agreements increase the likelihood of large unanticipated redemptions, meaning a Fund may not have the ability to conduct an orderly sale of portfolio securities. The amount of assets a Fund has on these platforms is a significant factor in the ability of the Fund to meet redemption expectations. In light of the Fund’s holdings, it was noted that the Fund maintains a high level of liquidity to meet shareholder redemptions under both normal and stressed market conditions.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements: As part of the Report, the Program Committee reviewed any changes in the Fund’s cash and cash equivalents positions in response to current/anticipated redemption activity or market conditions. It was noted that the Fund does not currently have a borrowing or other credit funding arrangement.

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Other Information

(Unaudited)

 

Proxy Voting

Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 499-2151 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC") website at http://www.sec.gov.

Quarterly Portfolio Schedules

The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended July 31 and January 31) as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Trust’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement

At a meeting held by videoconference on June 21-22, 2021 (the “Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of FundVantage Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Tran Capital Management (“Tran” or the “Adviser”) and the Trust (the “Tran Agreement”) on behalf of the Tran Capital Focused Fund (“Tran Fund”). At the Meeting, the Board considered the continuation of the Tran Agreement with respect to the Tran Fund for an additional one year period.

In determining whether to continue the Tran Agreement for an additional one-year period, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered information provided by the Adviser in response to a request for information in accordance with Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act (the “Tran 15(c) Response”) regarding (i) the services performed by Tran for the Tran Fund, (ii) the composition and qualifications of Tran’s portfolio management staff, (iii) any potential or actual material conflicts of interest which may arise in connection with the management of the Tran Fund, (iv) investment performance of the Tran Fund, (v) the financial condition of Tran, (vi) brokerage selection procedures (including soft dollar arrangements, if any), (vii) the procedures for allocating investment opportunities between the Tran Fund and other clients, (viii) results of any independent audit or regulatory examination, including any recommendations or deficiencies noted, (ix) any litigation, investigation or administrative proceeding which may have a material impact on Tran’s ability to service the Tran Fund, and (x) compliance with the Tran Fund’s investment objective, policies and practices (including codes of ethics and proxy voting policies), federal securities laws and other regulatory requirements. In addition to the information in the Tran 15(c) Response, the Trustees received additional information at Board meetings throughout the year covering matters such as the performance of the Tran Fund compared to its Lipper Index and its benchmark; compliance with the Tran Fund’s investment objective, policies, strategy and limitations; the compliance of portfolio management personnel with applicable codes of ethics; and the adherence to pricing procedures as established by the Board.

The Board considered additional information provided by representatives from Tran invited to participate in the Meeting regarding Tran’s history, performance, investment strategy, and compliance program. Representatives of Tran responded to questions from the Board. In addition to the foregoing information, the Trustees also considered other factors they believed to be relevant to considering the continuation of the Tran Agreement, including the specific matters discussed below. In their deliberations, the Trustees did not identify any particular information that was controlling, and different Trustees may have attributed different weights to the various factors. After deliberating, the Trustees determined that the overall arrangement between the Tran Fund and Tran, as provided by the terms of the Tran Agreement, including the advisory fee under the Tran Agreement, was fair and reasonable in light of the services provided, expenses incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant.

The Trustees considered the services provided by Tran to the Tran Fund. The Trustees considered Tran’s personnel and the depth of Tran’s personnel who provide investment management services to the Tran Fund and their experience. Based on the Tran 15(c) Response, the Trustees concluded that (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Tran are appropriate and consistent with the terms of the Tran Agreement, (ii) that the quality of those services has been, and continues to be, consistent with industry norms, (iii) the Tran Fund is likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services, (iv) Tran has sufficient personnel,

 

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TRAN CAPITAL FOCUSED FUND

Other Information (Concluded)

(Unaudited)

 

 

with the appropriate skills and experience, to serve the Tran Fund effectively and has demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, and (v) the satisfactory nature, extent, and quality of services currently provided to the Tran Fund is likely to continue under the Tran Agreement.

The Board discussed Tran’s business continuity plan, and its ability to continue to manage the Tran Fund effectively in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, continuing federal, state and local responses thereto and related volatility in the financial markets.

The Trustees considered the investment performance for the Fund and Tran. The Trustees reviewed the historical performance charts for the year-to-date, one year, two year, three year, five year, ten year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2020 for the Tran Fund, the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index, the Tran Fund’s applicable Lipper index and the S&P 500® Total Return Index. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the Tran Fund outperformed the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index for the year-to-date period ended March 31, 2021 and underperformed the Lipper Multi-Cap Growth Index for the one year, three year, five year and ten year periods ended March 31, 2021. The Trustees noted that the Class I shares of the Tran Fund outperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the one year, three year and five year periods ended March 31, 2021 and underperformed the S&P 500® Total Return Index for the year-to-date and since inception periods ended March 31, 2021.

The Trustees also considered information regarding Tran’s advisory fee and an analysis of these fees in relation to the delivery of services to the Tran Fund and any other ancillary benefit resulting from Tran’s relationship with the Fund. The Trustees considered the fees that Tran charges to its separately managed accounts, and evaluated the explanations provided by Tran as to differences in fees charged to the Funds and separately managed accounts. The Trustees also reviewed a peer comparison of advisory fees and total expenses for the Tran Fund versus other funds in the Fund’s Lipper category with $250 million or less in assets (the “Peer Group”). The Trustees noted that, for the Tran Fund’s Class I shares, the contractual advisory fee was higher than the median contractual advisory fee of the Peer Group and the net total expense ratio was lower than the median net total expense ratio of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fees and services provided by Tran are consistent with those of other advisers which manage mutual funds with investment objectives, strategies and policies similar to those of the Tran Fund based on the information provided at the Meeting.

The Trustees considered the costs of the services provided by Tran, the compensation and benefits received by Tran in providing services to the Tran Fund, the profitability and certain additional information related to the financial condition of Tran. In addition, the Trustees considered any direct or indirect revenues received by affiliates of Tran.

The Trustees considered the extent to which economies of scale would be realized relative to fee levels as the Tran Fund grows, and whether the advisory fee levels reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Trustees considered and determined that economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders should be achieved if assets of the Tran Fund increase because fixed expenses will be spread across a larger asset base. The Trustees also noted that the Tran Fund’s advisory fee does not include “breakpoint” reductions in the advisory fee rates at specific asset levels but that Tran has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Tran Fund for the benefit of shareholders.

At the Meeting, after consideration of all the factors and taking into consideration the information presented, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Tran Agreement for an additional one-year period. In arriving at their decision, the Trustees did not identify any single matter as controlling, but made their determination in light of all the circumstances.

 

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Investment Adviser

Tran Capital Management

1000 Fourth Street

Suite 800

San Rafael, CA 94901

Administrator

The Bank of New York

Mellon 301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

Transfer Agent

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

Principal Underwriter

Foreside Funds Distributors LLC

400 Berwyn Park

899 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, PA 19312

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800

2001 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042

Legal Counsel

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

3000 Two Logan Square

18th and Arch Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

 

 

 

LAT-1021


(b)

Not applicable.

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1(a) of this form.

 

(b)

Not applicable.

 

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

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


Not applicable.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

  (a)(1)

Not applicable.


  (a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

  (a)(2)(1)

Not applicable.

 

  (a)(2)(2)

Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) FundVantage Trust

     

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Joel L. Weiss

  
 

Joel L. Weiss, President and

  
 

Chief Executive Officer

  
 

(principal executive officer)

  

Date: January 3, 2022            

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ Joel L. Weiss

  
 

Joel L. Weiss, President and

  
 

Chief Executive Officer

  
 

(principal executive officer)

  

Date: January 3, 2022            

 

By (Signature and Title)*

 

/s/ T. Richard Keyes

  
 

T. Richard Keyes, Treasurer and

  
 

Chief Financial Officer

  
 

(principal financial officer)

  

Date: January 3, 2022            

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.