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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 811-08004

 

 

AMG Funds IV

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

600 Steamboat Road, Suite 300, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

AMG Funds LLC

600 Steamboat Road, Suite 300, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 299-3500

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020

            (Annual Shareholder Report)

 

 

 


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Reports to Stockholders.

 


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LOGO   ANNUAL REPORT

 

 

 

     

AMG Funds

 

October 31, 2020

 

AMG Funds IV

 
      Class N, I, & Z Shares           
 
   

     

 

Equity

 

Fixed Income

 

International

   
 
     

        

   

Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports like this one will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Funds or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on the Funds’ website (https://www.amgfunds.com/resources/order_literature.html), and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you invest directly with the Funds, by logging into your account at www.amgfunds.com.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Funds, you can call 1.800.548.4539 to inform the Funds that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the Funds.

 

 

 

 

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AMG Funds

Annual Report — October 31, 2020

 

 

 
                    
      TABLE OF CONTENTS                      PAGE  
    

 

 
 
     LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS              2  
 
     ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES              3  
 
     PORTFOLIO MANAGER’S COMMENTS, FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

 

 
    

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

    5         AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund      42  
   
    

AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

    11                   AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund      47  
   
    

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

    16           AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund      52  
   
    

AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

    24           AMG River Road Long-Short Fund      81  
   
    

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

    30           AMG Managers Pictet International Fund      88  
   
    

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

 

   

 

36

 

 

 

 

    

 

      
 
     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
 
    

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

       96  
 
    

Balance sheets, net asset value (NAV) per share computations and cumulative distributable earnings (loss)

    
 
    

Statement of Operations

       102  
 
    

Detail of sources of income, expenses, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) during the fiscal year

    
 
    

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

       105  
 
    

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal years

    
 
    

Financial Highlights

       109  
 
    

Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, income and expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

    
 
    

Notes to Financial Statements

       140  
 
    

Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of certain investment risks

    
 
     REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM      156  
 
     OTHER INFORMATION      157  
 
     TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS      158  
 
     ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      160  
 
       
   Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 

 

 


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LOGO    Letter to Shareholders

 

 

Dear Shareholder:

The fiscal year ending October 31, 2020, was a volatile period for financial markets marked by a dramatic selloff and extraordinary rebound amid the unprecedented global effort to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first half of the fiscal year, equities achieved new record highs against the backdrop of a healthy economy and strong investor sentiment. However, a broad-based selloff occurred amid a global flight to quality as investors assessed the scope of the unfolding COVID-19 health care crisis, a deteriorating economy, and skyrocketing unemployment. An oil price war initiated between Saudi Arabia and Russia only made matters worse. From its peak in mid-February 2020, the S&P 500® Index declined (33.79)% over the span of a few weeks, bringing the eleven-year bull market to an abrupt end. In response to the crisis, global central banks and governments were quick to flood the market with massive fiscal and monetary stimulus which helped to stabilize the market and led to an impressive recovery in risk assets, albeit a very uneven one. So despite the volatility, the S&P 500® Index still achieved a 9.71% return for the fiscal year.

During the year there was very wide dispersion in performance across sectors, with information technology and consumer discretionary sectors leading the market with returns of 34.47% and 24.69%, respectively. On the other hand, companies in the energy sector fell (45.24)%, and financials, real estate, and industrials also produced negative returns. Growth stocks significantly outperformed value stocks for the period with returns of 29.22% and (7.57)% for the Russell 1000® Growth and Russell 1000® Value Indexes, respectively. Large caps also outperformed small caps as measured by the 9.71% return for the S&P 500® Index compared to (0.14)% for the Russell 2000® Index. Outside the U.S., emerging markets outperformed developed markets with the 8.25% return for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index compared to the (6.86)% return for the MSCI EAFE Index.

Interest rates fell dramatically and led to strong returns for bond investors as the U.S. Federal Reserve slashed short-term rates in response to the slowing economy. The 10-year Treasury yield ended the year near a historic low yield of 0.88%. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index®, a broad measure of U.S. bond market performance, returned 6.19% over the period. Riskier high yield bonds lagged the broader bond market with a 3.49% return as measured by the return of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index®.

AMG Funds appreciates the privilege of providing investment tools to you and your clients. Our foremost goal is to provide investment solutions that help our shareholders successfully reach their long-term investment goals. AMG Funds

provides access to a distinctive array of actively managed return-oriented investment strategies. We thank you for your continued confidence and investment in AMG Funds. You can rest assured that under all market conditions our team is focused on delivering excellent investment management services for your benefit.

Respectfully,

 

LOGO

Keitha Kinne

President

AMG Funds

 

Average Annual Total Returns   Periods ended
October 31, 2020*
Stocks:         1 Year   3 Years   5 Years

Large Cap

   (S&P 500® Index)       9.71 %       10.42%         11.71%  

Small Cap

   (Russell 2000® Index)       (0.14 )%       2.19%         7.27%  

International

   (MSCI All Country World Index ex USA)       (2.61 )%       (0.19)%         4.26%  
Bonds:                     

Investment Grade

   (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index)       6.19 %       5.06%         4.08%  

High Yield

   (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Bond Index)       3.49 %       4.24%         6.32%  

Tax-exempt

   (Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index)       3.59 %       4.09%         3.70%  

Treasury Bills

   (ICE BofAML U.S. 6-Month Treasury Bill Index)       1.30 %       1.89%         1.43%  

*Source: FactSet. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

 

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses

 

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, which may include sales charges (loads) on purchase payments; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the 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 EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

The second line of the following table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s

      

actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

         

 

 

 

 

  Six Months Ended    

  October 31, 2020    

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
05/01/20
   Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.05 %       $1,000        $1,100        $5.54

  Class I

       0.78 %       $1,000        $1,101        $4.12

  Class Z

       0.77 %       $1,000        $1,101        $4.07

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.05 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.33

  Class I

       0.78 %       $1,000        $1,021        $3.96

  Class Z

       0.77 %       $1,000        $1,021        $3.91
                  

  AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.15 %       $1,000        $1,184        $6.31

  Class I

       0.99 %       $1,000        $1,185        $5.44

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.15 %       $1,000        $1,019        $5.84

  Class I

       0.99 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.03
                  

  AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.13 %       $1,000        $1,101        $5.97

  Class I

       0.86 %       $1,000        $1,103        $4.55

  Class Z

       0.81 %       $1,000        $1,103        $4.28

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.13 %       $1,000        $1,019        $5.74

  Class I

       0.86 %       $1,000        $1,021        $4.37

  Class Z

       0.81 %       $1,000        $1,021        $4.12

  Six Months Ended    

  October 31, 2020    

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
05/01/20
   Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.14 %       $1,000        $1,113        $6.05

  Class I

       0.90 %       $1,000        $1,114        $4.78

  Class Z

       0.82 %       $1,000        $1,115        $4.36

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.14 %       $1,000        $1,019        $5.79

  Class I

       0.90 %       $1,000        $1,021        $4.57

  Class Z

       0.82 %       $1,000        $1,021        $4.17
                  

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.29 %       $1,000        $1,287        $7.42

  Class I

       1.10 %       $1,000        $1,289        $6.33

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.29 %       $1,000        $1,019        $6.55

  Class I

       1.10 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.58
                  

  AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.32 %       $1,000        $1,131        $7.07

  Class I

       1.07 %       $1,000        $1,131        $5.73

  Class Z

       1.02 %       $1,000        $1,133        $5.47

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.32 %       $1,000        $1,019        $6.70

  Class I

       1.07 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.43

  Class Z

       1.02 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.18
 

 

 

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About Your Fund’s Expenses (continued)

 

 

  Six Months Ended    

  October 31, 2020    

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
05/01/20
   Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.37 %       $1,000        $1,115        $7.28

  Class I

       1.10 %       $1,000        $1,117        $5.85

  Class Z

       1.02 %       $1,000        $1,117        $5.43

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.37 %       $1,000        $1,018        $6.95

  Class I

       1.10 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.58

  Class Z

       1.02 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.18
                  

  AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.39 %       $1,000        $1,104        $7.35

  Class I

       1.15 %       $1,000        $1,106        $6.09

  Class Z

       1.08 %       $1,000        $1,106        $5.72

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.39 %       $1,000        $1,018        $7.05

  Class I

       1.15 %       $1,000        $1,019        $5.84

  Class Z

       1.08 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.48
                  

  AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       0.94 %       $1,000        $1,059        $4.86

  Class I

       0.69 %       $1,000        $1,060        $3.57

  Class Z

       0.61 %       $1,000        $1,060        $3.16

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       0.94 %       $1,000        $1,020        $4.77

  Class I

       0.69 %       $1,000        $1,022        $3.51

  Class Z

       0.61 %       $1,000        $1,022        $3.10

  Six Months Ended    

  October 31, 2020    

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
05/01/20
   Ending
Account
Value
10/31/20
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG River Road Long-Short Fund**

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.45 %       $1,000        $1,003        $7.30

  Class I

       1.20 %       $1,000        $1,004        $6.04

  Class Z

       1.12 %       $1,000        $1,004        $5.64

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.45 %       $1,000        $1,018        $7.35

  Class I

       1.20 %       $1,000        $1,019        $6.09

  Class Z

       1.12 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.69
                  

  AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

 

  Based on Actual Fund Return

 

  Class N

       1.31 %       $1,000        $1,109        $6.95

  Class I

       1.00 %       $1,000        $1,112        $5.31

  Class Z

       0.92 %       $1,000        $1,112        $4.88

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

  Class N

       1.31 %       $1,000        $1,019        $6.65

  Class I

       1.00 %       $1,000        $1,020        $5.08

  Class Z

       0.92 %       $1,000        $1,021        $4.67

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (184), then divided by 366.

 

**

Excludes interest expense and dividends on short positions. If included, your annualized expense ratios would be 2.82%, 2.57% and 2.49% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, and your actual and hypothetical expenses paid during the period would be $14.20, $12.94 and $12.54, and $14.25, $13.00 and $12.60 for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

 

 

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AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (11.03%), trailing the (8.00%) return for the Russell 3000® Value Index.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The sectors with the largest negative contribution to relative return were consumer discretionary, industrials, and information technology, with each underperforming primarily due to poor stock selection. A material portion of poor stock selection within these sectors, as well as others, can be characterized by industries adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly stocks with exposure to travel and hospitality markets. These factors were partially offset by strong stock selection in financials, which was the largest positive contributing sector during the period. Relative return also benefited from our lack of exposure in the real estate sector.

 

The top contributing holdings in the Fund were Alphabet Inc. (Cl C) (“Alphabet”) and Progressive Corp. (“Progressive”). Progressive is an insurance holding company that primarily focuses on personal and commercial auto insurance. In mid-July, Progressive reported quarterly results that were better than expected as top-line growth (net premium written +11%, net premium earned +9%) accelerated throughout the quarter with June’s results reflecting growth above pre-COVID-19 levels. These results represented a reacceleration of growth after net premiums written growth softened in April as COVID-19 disrupted renewal/new customer activity. This performance continued in Q3 2020 aligned with our thesis that Progressive would grow policies in force at an above market rate. However, Progressive’s underwriting profitability was strong throughout the year as stay-at-home orders and a shift to work from home (WFH) resulted in a lower frequency of accidents across the country. We believe Progressive’s dual sales channel approach of using the direct and agency model will continue to

      

drive market share gains, while its differentiated data and underwriting practices will support superior underwriting profitability versus the industry moving forward.

 

Alphabet owns the largest internet search engine in the world, Google.com, which dominates global search with ~90% market share. In October, Alphabet reported results significantly above consensus as Search revenue recovered from Q2 2020 lows as digital advertising budgets were reinstated and operating margins improved year over year. Search should continue to grow as more individuals access the internet (roughly half the world has access to the internet), and digital advertising continues to steal market share from traditional advertising markets. The Search business generates significant free cash flow, which is added to the firm’s fortress-like balance sheet (~10% of the market cap is in cash). Management has proven to be excellent capital allocators with eye-popping returns in businesses such as Android, YouTube, and Waymo and the potential to further increase shareholder returns through larger buybacks.

 

The bottom contributing holdings in the Fund were Expedia Group Inc. (“Expedia”) and Marathon Petroleum Corp. (“Marathon”). Expedia is an online travel agency (OTA) that helps consumers book flights, hotel rooms, and attractions. In the beginning of March, Expedia’s assessed valuation and conviction were lowered as we incorporated the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly thereafter, airlines began reducing capacity and hotels reported significantly lower year-over-year occupancy rates, providing tangible data points to the direct impact COVID-19 was having on the travel industry and Expedia. In mid-March, the Fund exited Expedia because of liquidity concerns emanating from the working capital headwinds the company would face in the short term given the high rate of refunded flights and hotel rooms associated with cancellations.

 

Marathon is the largest independent petroleum refining, retail, and transportation business in the United States. Marathon’s stock price began a violent

      

downward spiral early in the year as demand and margins for gasoline and jet fuel fell precipitously due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was worsened by a feud between Russia and Saudi Arabia earlier in the year. The team debated the potential impacts of various factors across Marathon’s operating segments, but decided the likely depth and duration of losses in refining would overwhelm other potential positive developments, including M&A. Given the wide range of possible outcomes and significant unrealized loss, the position was eliminated from the Fund for better risk-to-reward opportunities.

 

POSITIONING AND OUTLOOK

 

As always, the Fund invests in companies we believe represent the most attractive combination of risk (conviction) and reward (discount) available across the River Road universe of U.S. equity portfolio holdings. Trying to forecast market trends in 2020 has proven exceptionally challenging, and history provides limited precedent for the current environment. At this stage, we are seeking to maintain balance between more defensive, stable companies and those with greater risk but more upside potential as the economy recovers. As of October 31, 2020, more than 75% of the Fund’s holdings were concentrated in higher conviction stocks within the River Road universe and were trading at compelling discounts to assessed values, while the remaining positions maintain relatively attractive convictions but far deeper discounts, providing significantly more upside. We believe the Fund’s opportunistic benchmark independent style is positioned to take advantage of even fleeting price dislocations created by rising volatility, a likely factor in the year ahead.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of River Road Asset Management as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund’s Class N shares on November 3, 2015, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 3000® Value Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund and the Russell 3000® Value Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
    Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 
      

  AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

 

Class N

     (11.03 %)      7.09     11/03/15  

Class I

     (10.81 %)      7.35     11/03/15  

Class Z

     (10.86 %)      2.83     09/29/17  

Russell 3000® Value Index13

     (8.00 %)      5.39      11/03/15  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

   

   capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2  Investing in Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTPs) (including master limited partnerships) involves risks in addition to those typically associated with publicly traded companies. PTPs are exposed to the risks of their underlying assets, which in many cases includes the same types of risks as energy and natural resources companies. PTPs are also subject to capital market risk. PTPs may lose their partnership status for tax purposes. The Fund’s status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized if it does not appropriately limit such investments in PTPs or if such investments are recharacterized for tax purposes.

 

3  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 

4  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 

5  Active and frequent trading of a fund may result in higher transaction costs and increased tax liability.

 

6  A greater percentage of the Fund’s holdings may be focused in a smaller number of securities which may place the Fund at greater risk than a more diversified fund.

   

7  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 

8  The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in emerging markets, such as erratic earnings patterns, economic and political instability, changing exchange controls, limitations on repatriation of foreign capital and changes in local governmental attitudes toward private investment, possibly leading to nationalization or confiscation of investor assets.

 

9  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 

10 The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

   

 

 

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

11 Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 

12 Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

      

13 The Russell 3000® Value Index measures the performance of the broad value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 3000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 3000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

      

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

    

       

 

 

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AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets

Communication Services

   27.2
 

Financials

   25.5
 

Health Care

   15.3
 

Industrials

   11.2
 

Consumer Discretionary

   9.3
 

Information Technology

   6.2
 

Utilities

   4.1
 

Short-Term Investments

   1.1
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.1

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B

  9.4
 

Comcast Corp., Class A

  6.5
 

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A

  6.2
 

Chubb, Ltd. (Switzerland)

  5.0
 

LKQ Corp.

  5.0
 

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

  4.8
 

Premier, Inc., Class A

  4.8
 

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C

  4.7
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  4.4
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C

  4.3
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  55.1
 

 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares          Value  

Common Stocks - 98.8%

     

Communication Services - 27.2%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     3,856        $6,250,614  

Comcast Corp., Class A

     222,658        9,405,074  

Discovery, Inc., Class C*

     189,455        3,470,816  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A*

     110,432        8,970,391  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C*

     48,767        6,910,772  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class C*

     133,311        4,612,561  

Total Communication Services

        39,620,228  

Consumer Discretionary - 9.3%

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     42,312        6,231,711  

LKQ Corp.*

     227,052        7,263,394  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        13,495,105  

Financials - 25.5%

     

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     93,476        3,990,490  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     67,713        13,671,255  

Chubb, Ltd. (Switzerland)

     56,211        7,302,371  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

     224,961        7,039,030  

The Progressive Corp.

     55,803        5,128,296  

Total Financials

        37,131,442  

Health Care - 15.3%

     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     110,422        6,454,166  

McKesson Corp.

     33,021        4,870,267  

Premier, Inc., Class A

     214,738        7,028,375  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     12,882        3,930,813  

Total Health Care

        22,283,621  

Industrials - 11.2%

     

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

 

    

 

89,039

 

 

 

    

 

5,333,436

 

 

 

      Shares          Value  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

     35,975      $ 5,305,593  

UniFirst Corp.

     35,046        5,740,885  

Total Industrials

        16,379,914  

Information Technology - 6.2%

 

  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     158,827        5,701,889  

NCR Corp.*

     166,723        3,387,812  

Total Information Technology

        9,089,701  

Utilities - 4.1%

     

The AES Corp.

     305,206        5,951,517  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $132,940,017)

        143,951,528  

Short-Term Investments - 1.1%

     

Other Investment Companies - 1.1%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%1

     542,657        542,657  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%1

     542,657        542,657  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%1

     559,102        559,102  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,644,416)

        1,644,416  

Total Investments - 99.9%
(Cost $134,584,433)

        145,595,944  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.1%

 

     89,881  

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

      $

 

145,685,825

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 143,951,528                    $ 143,951,528  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Other Investment Companies

     1,644,416                      1,644,416  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $ 145,595,944                    $ 145,595,944  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned 21.36%, compared to the 29.22% return for its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index, but well ahead of the broader S&P 500® Index’s return of 9.71%. The Fund is managed using fundamental valuation techniques that focus on a company’s future earnings and dividend growth rates. The process is primarily bottom up and utilizes a present valuation model in which the current price of the stock is related to the risk adjusted present value of the company’s estimated future earnings stream. The Fund seeks to invest in growth stocks selling at a discount to our estimate of fair value and at a time when relative earnings per share growth is above median and/or accelerating.

 

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

 

U.S. stocks were mixed during the highly volatile fiscal year ended October 31, 2020. Growth stocks experienced strong absolute returns while value stocks were in negative territory. The Russell 1000® Index (large cap stocks) was up 10.87%, the Russell Midcap® Index (mid cap stocks) returned 4.12%, and the Russell 2000® Index (small cap stocks) was down -0.14% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2020. Among all capitalization categories, growth was the dominant theme with an unprecedented concentration of position size and sector allocation for technology stocks in the Russell 1000® Growth Index. For the full 12 months, growth significantly outperformed value in each size segment, with the widest (and historically largest) spread in returns between large cap growth and large cap value (29.22% vs. -7.57%). The performance advantage of growth over value in the mid and small cap areas was similar, though less pronounced than in large cap.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The reporting period began with an optimistic growth outlook. The probability of a trade deal with China improved the prospects for manufacturing activity and capital expenditures. Consumer spending was on solid footing and the housing market was strong thanks to lower interest rates. Inflation measures remained below the U.S. Federal

 

       Reserve’s (the Fed’s) 2% target, allowing monetary policy to remain accommodative. Altogether, this suggested that the economy could accelerate in 2020, perhaps closer to a 2.5% growth rate. The market responded accordingly with strong returns from October 31, 2019, until the pre-COVID-19 peak on February 19, 2020. Momentum growth stocks led the way during this period, and as a result the Fund’s underweight to the technology sector coupled with smaller position sizes in the largest growth names detracted from relative performance. The momentum in the market was interrupted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, which registered the quickest contraction on record and the worst day of losses in the market since the 1987 crash. The S&P 500 fell more than -30% from its all-time high on February 19, 2020, to its closing low on March 23. This was the first official bear market since the global financial crisis. The Fund held up much better than the benchmark during this period, in part due to the high quality portfolio of cash-rich secular and cyclical growth stocks, despite the rapid pace of decline which led to highly correlated and indiscriminate selling. The Fund also benefited from an underweight in the industrial sector combined with strong stock selection in communication services and financials. Policy makers responded quickly to buffer the economy. The Fed committed to doing “whatever it takes” and immediately slashed the federal funds rate to 0%. This was in addition to unlimited quantitative easing and emergency lending facilities. Congress passed a $2 trillion stimulus package known as the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to support workers and businesses. The financial markets responded with a “V”-shaped recovery fueled by this unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus in addition to staged re-openings. However, for the most part the positive returns were driven by growth stocks, whose earnings proved to be more resilient this year in the face of COVID-19, and in particular many of the big technology companies viewed as long-term winners due to their strong balance sheets, dominant market positions, and disproportionate exposure to secular trends that the pandemic further accelerated. While the Fund includes many of these growth stocks, underweight positions for some of the largest tech companies relative to the benchmark due to our strict       

risk-control measures that limit individual position sizes constituted a headwind to relative performance, as did a modest cash position. Large cap technology and other secular growers propelled the S&P 500 past its pre-COVID-19 market highs by late summer, which set the stage for a market correction in early September. The S&P 500 declined -10%, which allowed the market to work off some of the valuation and sentiment excesses that had built up in growth stocks. Market volatility continued through the end of October as an uptick in virus infections along with election and fiscal stimulus uncertainties remained prevalent in investors’ minds. The Fund outperformed during this period with strong stock selection in discretionary, health care, and technology stocks.

 

OUTLOOK

 

Investors continue to look for indications that support a move toward more normalized activity in 2021. Profit forecasts for next year are optimistic, with the 2021 consensus S&P 500 EPS (earnings per share) estimates exceeding the prior 2019 profit peak. Even so, the market will likely be choppier, and possibly range-bound, as investors grapple with uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, the election, questions surrounding additional fiscal stimulus measures, and elevated market valuations. September’s market correction worked off much of the aforementioned excessive enthusiasm

that had built up, particularly among market leaders, which should allow growth stocks to resume their market leadership in what we believe will continue to be a low-inflation environment. These secular growers have been rewarded for their more certain earnings outlook and superior financial strength. We don’t see that changing until we see a durable rise in inflation expectations and long-term bond yields. Importantly, however, as we are in the early stages of a new economic cycle, one that is supported by ample liquidity and fiscal stimulus, we believe market setbacks, much like September’s, are likely to be limited for the time being.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of Montag & Caldwell, LLC as of November 19, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

       

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund’s Class N shares on October 31, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 1000® Growth Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund and the Russell 1000® Growth Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1   

One

Year

   

Five

Years

   

Ten

Years

 
      

  AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

Class N

     21.36     12.55     12.37

Class I

     21.60     12.78     12.62

Russell 1000® Growth Index7

     29.22     17.32     16.31

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

2     The Fund invests in growth stocks, which may be more sensitive to market movements because their prices tend to reflect future investor expectations rather than just current profits. Growth stocks may underperform value stocks during given periods.
 
3     Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.
 
4     Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.
 
5     The Fund invests in large-capitalization companies that may underperform other stock funds (such as funds that focus on small- and medium-capitalization companies) when stocks of large-capitalization companies are out of favor.
 
6     Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.
 
7     The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 1000® Growth Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.
 
The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.
 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

    

 

 

 

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AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector   

% of

Net Assets

 

Information Technology

   39.3
 

Health Care

   18.2
 

Consumer Discretionary

   16.6
 

Communication Services

   13.5
 

Financials

     3.2
 

Materials

     2.7
 

Consumer Staples

     2.6
 

Industrials

     2.5
 

Short-Term Investments

     1.5
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

 

     (0.1)

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

Microsoft Corp.

  5.7
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A

  5.5
 

Facebook, Inc., Class A

  5.2
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

  4.9
 

Visa, Inc., Class A

  4.1
 

Abbott Laboratories

  4.1
 

Apple, Inc.

  3.9
 

Amazon.com, Inc.

  3.9
 

salesforce.com, Inc.

  3.8
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

  3.7
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  44.8
 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

 

     Shares           Value  

Common Stocks - 98.6%

   

Communication Services - 13.5%

 

 

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

    173,734       $13,156,876  

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

    16,199       26,179,366  

Facebook, Inc., Class A*

    94,403       24,838,373  

Total Communication Services

      64,174,615  

Consumer Discretionary - 16.6%

 

 

Amazon.com, Inc.*

    6,125       18,596,419  

Aptiv PLC (Ireland)

    86,900       8,384,981  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

    109,483       17,309,262  

NIKE, Inc., Class B

    87,243       10,476,139  

Ross Stores, Inc.

    116,100       9,888,237  

Starbucks Corp.

    166,153       14,448,665  

Total Consumer Discretionary

      79,103,703  

Consumer Staples - 2.6%

   

Monster Beverage Corp.*

    162,861       12,470,267  

Financials - 3.2%

   

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

    99,900       9,430,560  

S&P Global, Inc.

    17,556       5,665,848  

Total Financials

      15,096,408  

Health Care - 18.2%

   

Abbott Laboratories

    182,753       19,209,168  

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.*

    125,277       8,981,108  

Stryker Corp.

    34,700       7,009,747  

Teleflex, Inc.

    32,149       10,230,776  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

    49,438       23,390,107  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

    57,327       17,492,761  

Total Health Care

      86,313,667  

Industrials - 2.5%

   

IHS Markit, Ltd. (United Kingdom)

    149,317       12,075,266  

Information Technology - 39.3%

   

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)

 

   

 

53,992

 

 

 

   

 

11,711,405

 

 

 

     Shares           Value  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

    133,312       $15,042,926  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    93,600       11,094,408  

Apple, Inc.

    170,896       18,603,739  

Arista Networks, Inc.*

    16,700       3,488,630  

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

    102,929       12,823,924  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*

    48,933       10,809,789  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    31,774       9,171,247  

Microsoft Corp.

    133,271       26,983,379  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

    75,702       14,090,413  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    124,443       15,351,288  

salesforce.com, Inc.*

    78,021       18,121,938  

Visa, Inc., Class A

    107,197       19,478,767  

Total Information Technology

      186,771,853  

Materials - 2.7%

 

 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

    46,262       12,779,415  

Total Common Stocks

   

(Cost $276,637,034)

      468,785,194  

Short-Term Investments - 1.5%

   

Other Investment Companies - 1.5%

 

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%1

    2,682,798       2,682,798  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%1

    2,294,867       2,294,867  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%1

    2,364,408       2,364,408  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $7,342,073)

      7,342,073  

Total Investments - 100.1%
(Cost $283,979,107)

      476,127,267  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.1)%

      (438,864

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     

 

$475,688,403

 

 

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 468,785,194                    $ 468,785,194  

  Short-Term Investments

           

 Other Investment Companies

    

 

7,342,073

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

    

 

7,342,073

 

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $

 

476,127,267

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   $

 

476,127,267

 

 

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

 

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

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (10.96%), while the Russell 3000® Value Index returned (8.00%).

 

MARKET AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The disruption of the U.S. economy and corporate earnings had a significant impact on the Fund performance in the period. Relative to the benchmark, the Fund’s yield objective was a notable headwind as stocks with high dividend yields underperformed. Additionally, the Fund’s all-cap structure had an adverse impact on relative results as small cap stocks have generally lagged in the period. The information technology sector had the most significant positive impact on relative results in the period, due to strong stock selection and an overweight allocation. The energy sector had the most significant negative impact as the overweight allocation was only offset in part by the strong stock selection.

 

The two holdings with the largest positive contribution to the Fund’s total return were discount retailer Target Corp. (“Target”) and package delivery company United Parcel Service Inc. (Cl B) (“UPS”). In May Target reported Q1 results, which highlighted the success of management’s omni-channel strategy during the quarantine with comparable sales up 10.8%, driven by 140% growth in digital sales. The company leveraged its store base to fulfill approximately 80% of the growth in digital sales, which reduced costs and improved customer service. In Q3, Target reported comparable sales up 24%, the strongest ever reported, as the company capitalized on its omni-channel strategy and digital sales grew a staggering 195%. In addition, the firm was able to grow its same-day fulfillment services by 273%, highlighting the value of the firm’s existing store base in this key area. Most importantly, despite this rapid shift in the business mix, operating profit grew 73% driven by strength in higher margin discretionary categories and strong fixed cost leverage. This appears to be the culmination of our investment thesis, as Target demonstrated the wherewithal to profitably compete, gather market share, and reward shareholders as e-commerce demand accelerates. In the wake of the strong results, the stock began trading at a significant premium to our assessed value, the yield slipped below 2%, and the position was nearing our 5% maximum limit, so we elected to trim the position.

 

In July, UPS reported very strong results as the pandemic accelerated the secular shift in consumer behavior toward e-commerce. This behavioral shift

     

led to 65% growth in business-to-consumer shipments for UPS, which improved route density and drove a 2.7% reduction in the cost per piece shipped. The firm’s new CEO, Carol B. Tomé, articulated a shift in strategy centered on driving proper value for UPS’s infrastructure that should result in higher margins and returns on invested capital (ROIC) moving forward. The team obviously intends to capitalize on the firm’s renewed pricing power following the surge in shipping demand and will focus on imposing surcharges on high volume, low margin customers like Amazon, especially in times of peak volume while reserving capacity for higher margin, smaller and medium-sized customers. While management tempered the expectation for near-term margin expansion, the expected recovery of business-to-business and freight volumes will likely provide additional pricing power and fuel optimism for UPS’s earnings power in the coming quarters. The firm increased the dividend 5% in February 2020 and both free cash flow and liquidity should support the continued growth of the dividend in 2021. Our assessed value for the position increased 38% over the span of the quarter as the dramatic acceleration in volume prompted upward revisions in both margin assumptions and the multiple employed. We remain holders of this position.

 

The two holdings with the lowest contribution to the Fund’s total return during the period were Kinder Morgan Inc. (Cl P) (“Kinder”), an energy infrastructure that transports approximately 40% of natural gas consumed in the United States, and Ventas Inc. (“Ventas”), a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning healthcare real estate such as senior housing, medical office, and life science centers. In Q3, Kinder reported weak results following the disruption in oil markets that started in March with the collapse in demand for gasoline and the surge in supply from OPEC nations. Management now expects full year EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and distributable cash flow will decline by a manageable 8% and 10%, respectively. While we suspect that the company’s oil producing business will remain depressed for an extended period of time, this division is responsible for only 10% of profits. More important is the firm’s natural gas business which is benefiting from a surge in pricing as the flood of associated gas coming out of the Permian recedes. We believe that investors are overlooking the underlying stability of this firm and have lost sight of the fact that Kinder’s business has limited commodity price risk with 90% of overall profits

     

being fee based and 66% of profits from take-or-pay contracts. Given the accumulated unrealized losses, we will continue to monitor the position, but to date we have elected to trim/eliminate other, riskier holdings in the sector.

 

In March as COVID-19 headlines gained steam, Ventas’s Senior Housing segment became at risk and the stock price fell sharply. Although very little is firewalled from COVID-19 risk, rent from Medical Office and Life Science Centers typically holds up well throughout most bearish pandemic scenarios. However, Senior Housing, which accounts for about one-third of EBITDA, faced near- and intermediate-term risk due to the prospect of lower occupancy at its properties driven by increased tenant mortality and reduced tenant move-ins. Management reacted quickly to the pandemic, increasing liquidity by drawing $2.8 billion on its credit facility in mid-March and issuing $500 million in 10-year notes in late March. Ventas is now incredibly liquid with limited debt maturities, which should make it well positioned to weather the storm. However, as the duration of the lockdown was drawn out and the impact spread deeper into the health care sector, the Board elected to move aggressively and cut the dividend substantially. Given the reduction and the unrealized losses, we elected to eliminate the position in the period.

 

POSITIONING AND OUTLOOK

 

As of October 31, 2020, the Fund is significantly overweight in information technology, utilities, and energy and significantly underweight in industrials, financials, and materials. The health care sector had the largest change in the past 12 months, going from substantially underweight in October 2019 to modestly overweight at the end of the period as we seek to capitalize on the expected recovery of discretionary healthcare spending in the post-COVID-19 environment. In contrast, the industrials sector went from a modest overweight to a substantial underweight as the valuations of several holdings surged over the summer and we elected to reposition into cheaper securities.

 

Despite the sharp rally in the wake of the 2020 election, significant headwinds could arise in the weeks and months to come. Not only is there a threat of renewed COVID-19-related lockdowns, both in the U.S. and abroad, but there is less political consensus surrounding stimulus. The potential of a split in leadership in Washington D.C. is considered a positive by many market prognosticators due to

       

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

 

reduced uncertainty surrounding policy changes. However, that logic also points toward a reduced outlook for stimulus in 2021. We expect that U.S. Treasury rates will remain low over the next couple years, and assuming the economy continues to rebound, it is unlikely that broader interest rates

      

will expand significantly either. We believe persistently low rates and a recovering economy are a recipe for increased demand for dividends, especially rising dividends, and we feel the outlook for dividend stocks, and the Fund, is increasingly positive in the period ahead.

 

      

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of River Road Asset Management as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund’s Class N shares on October 31, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 3000® Value Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund and the Russell 3000® Value Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
  Five
Years
  Ten
Years
  Since
Inception
  Inception
Date

 

  AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

 

   

Class N

       (10.96 %)       4.38 %       7.66 %       6.65 %       06/28/05

Class I

       (10.69 %)       4.65 %       7.94 %       5.28 %       06/28/07

Class Z

       (10.65 %)                   0.52 %       09/29/17

Russell 3000® Value Index11

       (8.00 %)       5.69 %       9.30 %       6.25 %        06/28/05  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

   

capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2  Investing in Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTPs) (including master limited partnerships) involves risks in addition to those typically associated with publicly traded companies. PTPs are exposed to the risks of their underlying assets, which in many cases includes the same types of risks as energy and natural resources companies. PTPs are also subject to capital market risk. PTPs may lose their partnership status for tax purposes. The Fund’s status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized if it does not appropriately limit such investments in PTPs or if such investments are recharacterized for tax purposes.

 

3  An issuer of a security may be unwilling or unable to pay income on a security. Common stocks do not assure dividend payments and are paid only when declared by an issuer’s board of directors.

 

4  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 

5  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 

   

6  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 

   

7  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 

   

8  The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 

   

9  Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 

 

 

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10 Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 

11 The Russell 3000® Value Index measures the performance of the broad value segment of the U.S.

 

 

 

   

  

   equity universe. It includes those Russell 3000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 3000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

       

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

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AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector   

% of

Net Assets

 

Financials

   15.3
 

Health Care

   15.1
 

Information Technology

   13.6
 

Utilities

   10.3
 

Consumer Staples

     8.7
 

Communication Services

     8.5
 

Industrials

     8.2
 

Consumer Discretionary

     7.7
 

Energy

       7.5
 

Real Estate

     2.2
 

Materials

     1.4
 

Short-Term Investments

     4.1
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     (2.6)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name  

% of

Net Assets

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

  4.3
 

Corning, Inc.

  4.2
 

Target Corp.

  3.8
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

  3.7
 

The AES Corp.

  3.6
 

Comcast Corp., Class A

  3.5
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

  3.3
 

Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

  3.1
 

Truist Financial Corp.

  3.0
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

  2.6
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  35.1
 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares            Value  

Common Stocks - 98.5%

     

Communication Services - 8.5%

     

Comcast Corp., Class A

     375,630        $15,866,611  

The Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc.

     324,748        5,874,691  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     296,038        16,871,206  

Total Communication Services

        38,612,508  

Consumer Discretionary - 7.7%

 

  

Genuine Parts Co.

     74,415        6,729,348  

The Home Depot, Inc.

     21,576        5,754,535  

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)

     99,061        5,063,008  

Target Corp.

     113,393        17,260,683  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        34,807,574  

Consumer Staples - 8.7%

 

  

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     89,299        11,840,155  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     75,663        10,085,121  

Unilever PLC, Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)1

     242,524        13,782,639  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

     100,975        3,437,189  

Total Consumer Staples

        39,145,104  

Energy - 7.5%

 

  

Enterprise Products Partners LP, MLP

     527,064        8,733,450  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

     847,093        10,080,407  

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, MLP

     80,284        2,853,293  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     147,345        4,346,678  

The Williams Cos., Inc.

     407,390        7,817,814  

Total Energy

        33,831,642  

Financials - 15.3%

 

  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     143,598        6,130,199  

Chubb, Ltd. (Switzerland)

     62,558        8,126,910  

CNA Financial Corp.1

     205,850        6,132,272  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

     264,672        8,281,587  

Lazard, Ltd., Class A

     107,544        3,621,006  

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

     77,190        8,636,017  

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

     88,324        3,375,743  

Truist Financial Corp.

     324,237        13,656,862  

U.S. Bancorp

     289,770        11,286,542  

Total Financials

        69,247,138  

Health Care - 15.1%

 

  

AbbVie, Inc.

     119,321        10,154,217  

Amgen, Inc.

     48,668        10,558,036  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     256,380        14,985,411  

Medtronic PLC (Ireland)

     57,909        5,823,908  

Merck & Co., Inc.

     69,659        5,239,053  

Pfizer, Inc.

 

    

 

284,794

 

 

 

    

 

10,104,491

 

 

 

      Shares            Value  

Premier, Inc., Class A

     184,591        $6,041,664  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     44,395        5,422,405  

Total Health Care

        68,329,185  

Industrials - 8.2%

 

  

3M Co.

     50,641        8,100,535  

General Dynamics Corp.

     48,601        6,382,769  

Insperity, Inc.

     44,464        3,405,053  

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     122,229        19,203,398  

Total Industrials

        37,091,755  

Information Technology - 13.6%

 

  

Cass Information Systems, Inc.

     92,497        3,627,732  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     315,422        11,323,650  

Corning, Inc.

     595,645        19,042,771  

CSG Systems International, Inc.

     79,820        3,023,582  

The Hackett Group, Inc.

     158,401        2,046,541  

NortonLifeLock, Inc.

     267,443        5,501,302  

Oracle Corp.

     129,448        7,263,327  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     76,525        9,440,124  

Total Information Technology

        61,269,029  

Materials - 1.4%

 

  

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     95,741        6,264,334  

Real Estate - 2.2%

 

  

Iron Mountain, Inc., REIT 1

     383,638        9,997,606  

Utilities - 10.3%

 

  

The AES Corp.

     841,195        16,403,303  

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC (United Kingdom)

     320,703        9,457,531  

Black Hills Corp.

     106,549        6,037,066  

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     84,284        6,771,377  

IDACORP, Inc.

     90,480        7,937,810  

Total Utilities

        46,607,087  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $380,159,002)

        445,202,962  

    

     
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 4.1%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 2.6%2

 

  

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.120% total to be received $2,805,728 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 0.160% - 9.500%, 12/01/20 - 09/20/70, totaling $2,861,814)

 

    

 

$2,805,700

 

 

 

    

 

2,805,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 2.6%2 (continued)

 

  

Citadel Securities LLC, dated 10/30/20, due 11/02/20, 0.150% total to be received $2,439,365 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 8.125%, 10/31/20 - 02/15/50, totaling $2,489,227)

   $ 2,439,335        $2,439,335  

JVB Financial Group LLC, dated 10/30/20, due 11/02/20, 0.150% total to be received $1,595,839 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 7.000%, 01/28/21 - 10/01/50, totaling $1,627,736)

     1,595,819        1,595,819  

Mirae Asset Securities, Inc., dated 10/30/20, due 11/02/20, 0.150% total to be received $1,960,631 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.125% - 7.500%, 04/15/21 - 03/15/63, totaling $1,999,843)

     1,960,606        1,960,606  

Morgan, Stanley & Co. LLC, dated 10/30/20, due 11/02/20, 0.090% total to be received $237,490 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 2.000% - 6.500%, 10/01/21 - 09/01/50, totaling $242,238)

     237,488        237,488  

South Street Securities LLC, dated 10/30/20, due 11/02/20, 0.140% total to be received $2,774,572 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.125% - 6.500%, 01/13/22 - 04/15/60, totaling $2,830,032)

     2,774,540        2,774,540  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

       

 

11,813,488

 

 

 

     

 

Shares

     Value  

Other Investment Companies - 1.5%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%3

     2,202,916        $2,202,916  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%3

     2,202,916        2,202,916  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%3

     2,269,671        2,269,671  

Total Other Investment Companies

        6,675,503  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $18,488,991)

        18,488,991  

Total Investments - 102.6%

     

(Cost $398,647,993)

        463,691,953  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (2.6)%

        (11,589,066

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $

 

452,102,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $23,567,198 or 5.2% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Cash collateral received for securities lending activity was invested in these joint repurchase agreements.

 

3 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

ADR   American Depositary Receipt

MLP   Master Limited Partnership

REIT  Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 445,202,962                    $ 445,202,962  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Joint Repurchase Agreements

          $ 11,813,488               11,813,488  

  Other Investment Companies

     6,675,503                      6,675,503  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $ 451,878,465      $ 11,813,488             $ 463,691,953  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (8.62%), while the S&P MidCap 400® Index returned (1.15%) and the Russell Midcap® Index returned 4.12%.

 

OVERVIEW

 

Over the past year the world faced the epic challenge of confronting a global pandemic. The pervasive effects of COVID-19 on most every facet of life cannot be overstated. We at Fairpointe feel fortunate to continue to have the opportunity to invest on behalf of our clients.

 

2020 continued a multi-year trend characterized by divergence in performance of value and growth stocks. The current valuation discrepancy between value and growth was last observed during the peak of the tech bubble in 2000. As we have written previously, we continue to increase our exposure to companies with higher growth prospects and returns on equity (ROE), while retaining a focus on valuation.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The five largest contributors to performance were Cree, Inc. (“Cree”), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (“Agilent”), Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (“Cooper Tire”), Varian Medical Systems, Inc., and Mattel, Inc.

 

 

  

and analysis. We expect continued demand from academic and government labs, as well as the food industry, to drive results.

 

Cooper Tire is a leading producer of replacement tires in the value category. Results have been driven by its relationship with Walmart and a stronger-than-expected rebound in tire demand. We expect the company to achieve historical operating margins and continue to expand its relationship with Walmart and Mercedes Benz.

 

The five largest detractors to performance were Meredith Corporation (“Meredith”), Hexcel Corporation (“Hexcel”), Scholastic Corporation (“Scholastic”), Copa Holdings SA, and Molson Coors Beverage Company (“Molson Coors”).

 

Meredith, a media company, was impacted by lower-than-expected synergies from its Time acquisition and a COVID-related advertising slowdown. We expect continued growth from its digital business and debt paydown in the coming year. We consider the stock undervalued, as the market is ignoring the strong cash flows from the broadcasting assets.

 

Scholastic is a leading publisher of children’s books. The company has been hurt by near-term, COVID-19 related school disruptions. We expect earnings to improve due to upcoming

 

 

  

profitable due to effective cost management and demand in the defense and wind energy markets. Hexcel’s competitive position is intact, and the company retains a strong balance sheet to withstand the pandemic.

 

PORTOFOLIO ACTIVITY

 

The Fund added nine new ideas and eliminated fourteen in the past year. We believe the net result of these changes is a stronger balance sheet, higher profit margin, higher return on equity, and growth for the overall Fund.

 

POSITIONING AND OUTLOOK

 

We believe a vaccine to treat COVID-19 is the most important development that will impact the markets and the economy heading into 2021. Pfizer’s recent announcement that its vaccine has a greater than 90% efficacy rate will enable society to gradually return to normal in 2021. This forecasts above-trend economic growth and outlook for fundamental investing next year.

 

In terms of themes, the Fund has a mix of stocks that should benefit from a gradual return to normal, including LKQ, Hexcel, Donaldson, Molson Coors, and Scholastic. Another theme we anticipate is continued investment in 5G, internet capacity, and security. Fund holdings that may benefit from this include Akamai, Juniper, Check Point, Corning, and Nokia.

 

Shares of Cree were driven by demand for its semiconductors utilized in electric vehicles. The company is in the process of selling its LED components business for $300 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. Going forward, the company will be a focused semiconductor company with growth opportunities in electric vehicles, 5G, and industrial applications.

 

The resilience of Agilent’s business has been apparent in the past year with over 60% of revenue generated from consumables and services. The company provides laboratories with instruments, services, consumables, and applications for research

    

releases, including a new book from J.K. Rowling and the eventual reopening of schools for in-person learning, post-COVID-19. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with net cash equal to 15% of its market cap.

 

Hexcel holds the number one position in carbon fiber composites for the aerospace, defense, and energy markets. Carbon fiber is lighter and stronger than aluminum and helps customers achieve energy efficiency targets. All three markets offer secular growth and increasing content per application over an economic cycle. The commercial aerospace business accounts for more than 60% of the company’s revenue, and demand is depressed in the near term due to COVID-19. The company remains

    

 

As we look past COVID-19, we see the Fund as well positioned for the long term given the changes highlighted above. Recent moves in the market have favored fundamental, value stocks. We expect this trend to continue next year with the rebound in economic activity.

 

Thank you for your support and stay safe!

 

Fairpointe Investment Team

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of Fairpointe Capital as of November 18, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund’s Class N shares on October 31, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the S&P MidCap 400® Index and Russell Midcap® Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund and the S&P MidCap 400® Index and Russell Midcap® Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
    Five
Years
     Ten
Years
     Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

  AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

 

 

Class N

     (8.62 %)      1.82%        6.77%        10.15     09/19/94  

Class I

     (8.38 %)      2.07%        7.04%        7.25     07/06/04  

Class Z

     (8.32 %)                    (4.54 %)      09/29/17  

S&P MidCap 400® Index10

     (1.15 %)      7.39%        10.36%        8.94      09/19/94  

Russell Midcap® Index11

     4.12     8.95%        11.40%        9.45      09/19/94  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

 

   

   capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 
   

2  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 
   

3  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 
   

4  The Fund may invest in derivatives such as options and futures; the complexity and rapidly changing structure of derivatives markets may increase the possibility of market losses.

 
   

5  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 
   

6  Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 
   

7  The fund invests in growth stocks, which may be more sensitive to market movements because their prices tend to reflect future investor expectations rather than just current profits. Growth stocks may underperform value stocks during given periods.

 
   

8  The fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 
   

9  Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 
   

10 The S&P MidCap 400® Index provides investors with a benchmark for mid-sized companies. The Index, which is distinct from the large-cap S&P 500®, measures the performance of mid-sized companies, reflecting the distinctive risk and return characteristics of this market segment. Unlike the Fund, the S&P MidCap 400® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

11 The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index, which represent approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000® Index. Unlike the Fund, the Russell Midcap® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

      

The S&P Index is proprietary data of Standard & Poor’s, a division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

 

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

       Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector    % of
Net Assets

Information Technology

   20.0
 

Consumer Discretionary

   16.3
 

Health Care

   14.1
 

Industrials

   11.4
 

Financials

   11.2
 

Communication Services

   10.7
 

Consumer Staples

   6.3
 

Short-Term Investments

   7.0
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

   3.0

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name  

% of

Net Assets

TEGNA, Inc.

  4.2
 

Corning, Inc.

  3.8
 

Juniper Networks, Inc.

  3.7
 

Mattel, Inc.

  3.5
 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

  3.4
 

Northern Trust Corp.

  3.2
 

The Charles Schwab Corp.

  3.1
 

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

  3.0
 

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

  3.0
 

Donaldson Co., Inc.

  3.0
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  33.9
 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares              Value  

Common Stocks - 90.0%

     

Communication Services - 10.7%

 

  

Cars.com, Inc.*

     1,400,833        $10,352,156  

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class A*

     250,800        1,680,360  

Meredith Corp.

     35,200        387,200  

The New York Times Co., Class A

     214,895        8,522,736  

Scholastic Corp.

     391,400        7,734,064  

TEGNA, Inc.

     1,574,400        18,940,032  

Total Communication Services

        47,616,548  

Consumer Discretionary - 16.3%

 

  

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.*

     93,070        2,181,561  

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

     396,500        13,635,635  

Lear Corp.

     104,900        12,672,969  

LKQ Corp.*

     370,000        11,836,300  

Magna International, Inc. (Canada)

     257,100        13,140,381  

Mattel, Inc.*

     1,125,700        15,500,889  

Whirlpool Corp.

     19,900        3,680,704  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        72,648,439  

Consumer Staples - 6.3%

 

  

Bunge, Ltd.

     154,100        8,742,093  

Hormel Foods Corp.

     221,700        10,794,573  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B

     246,800        8,702,168  

Total Consumer Staples

        28,238,834  

Financials - 11.2%

 

  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     335,400        13,788,294  

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     146,910        10,392,413  

Northern Trust Corp.

     180,100        14,096,427  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     154,700        11,825,268  

Total Financials

        50,102,402  

Health Care - 14.1%

 

  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

     148,200        15,129,738  

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     76,600        9,355,924  

ResMed, Inc.

     54,000        10,364,760  

Smith & Nephew PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

     38,000        1,332,660  

Varex Imaging Corp.*

     418,860        5,612,724  

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

 

    

 

77,900

 

 

 

    

 

13,461,120

 

 

 

      Shares              Value  

Waters Corp.*

     34,500        $7,687,290  

Total Health Care

        62,944,216  

Industrials - 11.4%

 

  

Copa Holdings, S.A., Class A (Panama)

     160,300        7,899,584  

Donaldson Co., Inc.

     282,515        13,419,462  

Hexcel Corp.

     39,600        1,325,808  

Pentair PLC (United Kingdom)

     267,800        13,325,728  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     112,700        4,284,854  

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp.

     178,309        10,573,724  

Total Industrials

        50,829,160  

Information Technology - 20.0%

 

  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

     128,000        12,175,360  

Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (Israel)*

     106,250        12,065,750  

Corning, Inc.

     527,000        16,848,190  

Cree, Inc.*

     144,305        9,177,798  

Juniper Networks, Inc.

     831,500        16,397,180  

National Instruments Corp.

     276,500        8,648,920  

Nokia Oyj ADR (Finland)*

     3,265,900        11,006,083  

Unisys Corp.*

     222,278        2,920,733  

Total Information Technology

        89,240,014  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $299,872,975)

        401,619,613  

Short-Term Investments - 7.0%

     

Other Investment Companies - 7.0%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%1

     10,312,156        10,312,156  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%1

     10,312,156        10,312,156  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%1

     10,624,645        10,624,645  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Cost $31,248,957)

        31,248,957  

Total Investments - 97.0%
(Cost $331,121,932)

        432,868,570  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 3.0%

 

     13,285,953  

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

       

 

$446,154,523

 

 

 

 
* 

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

ADR    

American Depositary Receipt

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 401,619,613                    $ 401,619,613  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Other Investment Companies

     31,248,957                      31,248,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 432,868,570                    $ 432,868,570  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

 

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

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AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

Strong absolute market performance through the end of 2019 was swiftly reversed in early 2020, with the first quarter marked by significant upheaval on the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Markets rebounded in Q2 and into Q3. U.S. small-cap equities continued to rotate toward growth, with widening disparity between the Russell 2000® Growth and Value indices; year to date, growth is outperforming value by over 20% through October 31. We have commented on the growth-over-value trend in the past and continue to see many structural earnings reasons for it to persist.

 

The AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares outperformed its benchmark for the 12 months ended October 31, 2020, returning 24.27% vs. the Russell 2000® Growth Index return of 13.37%. Positive stock selection drove returns, although allocation among sectors was positive and added to performance as well. The portfolio outperformed the Index in all sectors during the period with the exception of communication services. Information technology was the best performing sector on a relative basis, primarily due to stock selection in software and semiconductors. A notable outperformer in IT was Everbridge, a software company that provides communications services for emergency response that was well positioned for increased business as states and

      

countries sought better emergency notification tools due to COVID-19. Outperformance in consumer discretionary was a result of good stock selection in hotels and restaurants along with the portfolio’s overweight to retail. Automotive retailer Lithia Motors returned over 140% in the period on renewed strength in the automotive market later in 2020. In financials, strong selection in insurance companies along with very modest exposure to banks & thrifts drove relative returns. Palomar Holdings was a standout performer in the period, as the company continues to see solid growth as it gains share in the California earthquake insurance business.

 

As an offset to strong performance elsewhere, the portfolio’s media holdings weighed on returns in the period. EW Scripps and Sinclair Broadcasting were down (31%) and (56%) in the period, respectively. Sinclair had a difficult Q1 2020. While Q1 started off strong for local TV broadcasters, with core advertising doing well in a strong economy and political ads very strong because of the short-lived Bloomberg candidacy, the end-of-quarter stock drop on recession fear spared no one—even larger cap TV stocks were down (50%) in Q1. However, the local TV broadcast model and Sinclair’s model in particular have positively evolved over the past 10 years. Now, retransmission revenue that is contractually guaranteed and still growing is 40% larger than

        

revenues from advertising, which are highly cyclical. Additionally, Sinclair’s acquisition of regional sports networks from Fox has not gone well; carriage disputes that arose before Sinclair took over were capped off with the COVID-19 crisis, which suspended all pro sports for several months. Though shares of Scripps traded lower early in 2020, the stock moved higher in Q3 2020 after announcing the sale of its podcasting unit, Stitcher, to Spotify in a $325 million deal which both increases EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and sharply lowers its debt levels.

 

As we enter the last two months of 2020, we continue to rigorously evaluate the Fund’s holdings, focusing as always on our upside and downside scenarios. We have been taking advantage of opportunities created by the volatility in 2020, and have found several new investments that should add to results in the future and are in line with the disciplined process that has resulted in long-term results for our clients. These new stocks have come across multiple industry sectors, and we are confident in our companies going forward.

 

The views expressed represent the opinions of LMCG Investments LLC, as of October 31, 2020, and are not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results and are subject to change without notice.

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund’s Class N shares on November 3, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 2000® Growth Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund and the Russell 2000® Growth Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

   Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
    Five
Years
    Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

   AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

 

Class N

     24.27     7.89     10.54     11/03/10  

Class I

     24.48     8.10     8.96     06/01/11  

Russell 2000® Growth Index11

     13.37     10.36     11.81      11/03/10  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

    

2  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 
    

3  Active and frequent trading of a fund may result in higher transaction costs and increased tax liability.

 
    

4  The Fund invests in growth stocks, which may be more sensitive to market movements because their prices tend to reflect future investor expectations rather than just current profits. Growth stocks may underperform value stocks during given periods.

 
    

5  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 
    

6  Investing in initial public offerings (IPOs) is risky and the prices of stocks purchased in IPOs tend to fluctuate more widely than stocks of companies that have been publicly traded for a longer period of time. Stocks purchased in IPOs generally do not have a trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods.

 
    

7  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 
    

8  Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 
    

9  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 
    

10 Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 
    

11 The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the Russell 2000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Growth Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 
    

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

Sector    % of
Net Assets

Health Care

   35.1
 

Information Technology

   22.1
 

Consumer Discretionary

   14.6
 

Financials

   7.6
 

Industrials

   7.6
 

Communication Services

   3.0
 

Consumer Staples

   2.2
 

Exchange Traded Funds

   2.1
 

Utilities

   1.5
 

Materials

   1.1
 

Short-Term Investments

   9.2
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

   (6.1)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

Addus HomeCare Corp.

  3.6
 

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

  3.4
 

LivePerson, Inc.

  3.2
 

LHC Group, Inc.

  3.2
 

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A

  3.1
 

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.

  2.9
 

AdaptHealth Corp.

  2.8
 

Q2 Holdings, Inc.

  2.8
 

R1 RCM, Inc.

  2.7
 

Catalent, Inc.

  2.7
 

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  30.4
 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares              Value  

Common Stocks - 94.8%

     

Communication Services - 3.0%

 

  

The EW Scripps Co., Class A

     77,754        $706,007  

Gray Television, Inc.*

     28,824        365,488  

Total Communication Services

        1,071,495  

Consumer Discretionary - 14.6%

 

  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

     11,578        1,192,302  

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.*

     3,068        484,897  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.*

     20,661        926,026  

Chegg, Inc.*,1

     1,945        142,841  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     1,825        272,199  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A1

     3,022        693,761  

National Vision Holdings, Inc.*,1

     6,470        260,935  

The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.1

     27,616        820,748  

Vroom, Inc.*,1

     8,682        356,830  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        5,150,539  

Consumer Staples - 2.2%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     20,659        791,033  

Financials - 7.6%

     

Assetmark Financial Holdings, Inc.*,1

     8,145        172,267  

First Horizon National Corp.

     39,946        415,838  

Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*

     14,226        519,391  

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

     1,788        335,196  

Palomar Holdings, Inc.*

     8,623        768,913  

Primerica, Inc.

     4,335        477,890  

Total Financials

        2,689,495  

Health Care - 35.1%

     

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     15,213        706,644  

AdaptHealth Corp.*

     36,389        993,420  

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     13,147        1,282,753  

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     2,301        92,201  

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1

     2,478        141,989  

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.*,1

     1,777        137,647  

Blueprint Medicines Corp.*

     5,501        562,642  

Catalent, Inc.*

     10,668        936,330  

Encompass Health Corp.

     13,490        827,072  

Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.*

     8,984        475,074  

Haemonetics Corp.*

     8,656        875,035  

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.*,1

     573        121,161  

Kodiak Sciences, Inc.*,1

     6,337        575,463  

LHC Group, Inc.*

     5,233        1,133,206  

Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.*

     2,443        530,473  

NeoGenomics, Inc.*

 

    

 

9,562

 

 

 

    

 

375,117

 

 

 

      Shares              Value  

R1 RCM, Inc.*

     54,093        $969,347  

Syneos Health, Inc.*

     16,176        858,622  

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*

     2,801        305,309  

Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.*,1

     5,506        507,598  

Total Health Care

        12,407,103  

Industrials - 7.6%

     

ASGN, Inc.*

     11,685        779,156  

The AZEK Co., Inc.*

     15,080        504,275  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     20,589        1,111,600  

Sunrun, Inc.*,1

     5,655        294,173  

Total Industrials

        2,689,204  

Information Technology - 22.1%

 

  

Domo, Inc., Class B*

     9,822        312,044  

Enphase Energy, Inc.*

     2,838        278,379  

Everbridge, Inc.*,1

     1,687        176,612  

Five9, Inc.*

     2,580        391,438  

Inphi Corp.*

     2,233        312,084  

Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*

     13,371        466,648  

LivePerson, Inc.*,1

     21,213        1,134,047  

Medallia, Inc.*,1

     15,114        429,993  

Q2 Holdings, Inc.*,1

     10,883        992,965  

Rapid7, Inc.*,1

     7,501        464,537  

RealPage, Inc.*

     8,774        488,624  

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc.*

     18,027        748,301  

Semtech Corp.*

     7,618        418,152  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     10,002        1,024,805  

Tenable Holdings, Inc.*

     5,324        181,602  

Total Information Technology

        7,820,231  

Materials - 1.1%

     

Summit Materials, Inc., Class A*

     22,523        398,432  

Utilities - 1.5%

     

Sunnova Energy International, Inc.*

     22,708        546,354  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $26,243,228)

        33,563,886  
Exchange Traded Funds - 2.1%      

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
(Cost $749,469)

 

    

 

3,264

 

 

 

    

 

728,427

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

      Principal
    Amount    
     Value  

Short-Term Investments - 9.2%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 3.6%2

 

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.090% total to be received $290,675 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 10/31/20 - 08/20/70, totaling $296,486)

     $290,673        $290,673  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.090% total to be received $1,000,008 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 5.000%, 02/04/21 - 11/01/50, totaling $1,020,000)

     1,000,000        1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

     1,290,673  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 5.6%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%3

     648,125        648,125  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%3

     648,125        648,125  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%3

     667,765        667,765  
Total Other Investment Companies

 

     1,964,015  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Cost $3,254,688)

 

       

 

 

3,254,688

 

 

 

 

 

             

    

Value

 

Total Investments - 106.1%

(Cost $30,247,385)

        $37,547,001  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (6.1)%

 

     (2,155,535

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

       

 

$35,391,466

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $5,732,071 or 16.2% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Cash collateral received for securities lending activity was invested in these joint repurchase agreements.

3 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

ETF    Exchange Traded Fund

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 33,563,886                    $ 33,563,886  

  Exchange Traded Funds

     728,427                      728,427  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Joint Repurchase Agreements

          $ 1,290,673               1,290,673  

  Other Investment Companies

     1,964,015                      1,964,015  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $ 36,256,328      $ 1,290,673             $ 37,547,001  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks and exchange traded funds held or shorted in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks and exchange traded funds by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (11.65%), compared to the Russell 2500® Value Index return of (11.92%).

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The sector with the largest positive contribution to relative return was financials, which benefited from strong stock selection and an underweight allocation to banks. The sector with the largest negative contribution to relative return was information technology, which suffered from poor stock selection and an overweight allocation. The Fund’s cash position, which averaged 3% during the period, was a relative benefit of 1.15%.

 

The top contributing holdings in the Fund were Air Transport Services Group Inc. (“Air Transport) and BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (“BJ’s”). Air Transport is the premier lessor of widebody freighter aircraft, primarily the Boeing 767. Air Transport grew revenue and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) throughout the year by expanding its fleet, including leasing 12 new aircraft under 10-year leases to Amazon. COVID-19 accelerated the transition toward e-commerce which should continue to drive demand for Air Transport’s unique cargo and logistics assets. We opportunistically added as COVID-19 fears intensified.

 

BJ’s is a warehouse club retailer with more than 200 stores primarily located in the eastern United States. Increased work-from-home activity plus school closures from COVID-19 caused surging demand for grocery items. In its latest two quarters, BJ’s reported same store sales growth of 27% and 24%. Free cash flow production in those two quarters easily exceeded free cash flow for the fiscal years 2018 and 2019 combined, which has greatly improved BJ’s

      

balance sheet. New membership growth should also support sales growth beyond the pandemic. We trimmed the position as it approached our assessed value.

 

The bottom contributing holdings in the Fund were Sabre Corp. (“Sabre”) and Viad Corp. (“Viad”). Sabre is a leader in technology and software solutions for global air travel and hospitality with dominant market share in North America. Sabre’s business model earns a fixed fee in each instance an airline ticket is booked, regardless of the price charged by the airline to the customer. This feature enables Sabre to earn consistent margins and cash flows in periods of traditional economic weakness as airlines typically reduce ticket prices to keep volumes and utilization relatively stable to avoid losing perishable seat inventory. However, the benefit fails when airlines stop flying routes en masse, a scenario well outside of our bear case analysis. In response, we trimmed the position and later exited following a dilutive capital raise which lowered the potential upside in a recovery.

 

Viad is a small conglomerate with an exhibition/conference services segment (GES) and a travel/hotel/attractions segment (Pursuit). Both of Viad’s business segments were directly impacted by COVID-19. GES experienced conference and event cancellations and deferrals while Pursuit was challenged by low levels of tourism. The company raised capital via a convertible preferred stock offering, which should provide adequate liquidity to navigate the pandemic. Although visibility for a rebound at GES remains exceptionally murky, we are encouraged by management’s ability to dramatically reduce variable costs, essentially placing GES in “hibernation” until demand returns. We believe Pursuit’s collection of valuable assets in and around North American national parks is well positioned for a strong rebound during the 2021 high season, especially if consumers favor road travel over air travel. We maintained our position.

 

 

        

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

 

Through the first three quarters of 2020, the performance of small caps has lagged large caps by the widest margin since 1999, after which small caps went on to outperform large caps for the next seven years. Given that small caps AND value tend to lead in the early stages of a recovery, we believe investors who missed the opportunity to increase their exposure to small caps at the market bottom are being provided a highly attractive opportunity to increase their small cap value exposure despite the growth-to-value rotation increasingly becoming the consensus trade following Pfizer’s and Moderna’s promising COVID-19 vaccine developments. Additionally, we believe the valuation disparity between small cap value and small cap growth presents an exceptional opportunity to lean into value.

 

Individual stock picking and effective portfolio management remain critical to the performance of the Fund. During the market selloff caused by COVID-19, we aggressively improved the quality of the Fund and eliminated many investments with lower conviction business models. Cash balances rose during the subsequent rally as stock prices hit our assessed values. We are seeking to maintain a balance between more defensive, stable companies and those with greater risk but more upside potential as the economy fully recovers. Additionally, we believe the Fund’s positioning remains a highly attractive balance of value and quality.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of River Road Asset Management as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund’s Class N shares on October 31, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 2500® Value Index and Russell 2000® Value Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund and the Russell 2500® Value Index and Russell 2000® Value Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

   Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
    Five
Years
     Ten
Years
     Since
Inception
     Inception
Date
 

   AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8

 

  

Class N

     (11.65%     7.70%        8.94%        5.70%        03/29/07  

Class I

     (11.47%     7.94%        9.22%        5.68%        06/28/07  

Class Z

     (11.43%                   1.71%        09/29/17  

Russell 2500® Value Index9

     (11.92%     3.91%        7.84%        4.82%         03/29/07  

Russell 2000® Value Index10

     (13.92%     3.71%        7.06%        3.96%         03/29/07  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the

   

   prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 
   

2  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 
   

3  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 
   

4  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 
   

5  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 
   

6  The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 
   

7  Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 
   

8  Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 
   

9  The Russell 2500® Value Index measures the performance of the Russell 2500® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2500® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

10 The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted, value-oriented index comprised of small stocks that have relatively low price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Value

       

   Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

 

        Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector   

% of

Net Assets 

 

Industrials

       32.0   
 

Communication Services

       13.4   
 

Financials

       13.3   
 

Information Technology

       12.5   
 

Consumer Discretionary

       9.0   
 

Consumer Staples

       8.2   
 

Health Care

       5.1   
 

Real Estate

       2.1   
 

Energy

       2.1   
 

Materials

       0.9   
 

Short-Term Investments

       1.6   
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

       (0.2)  

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets 
 

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A

  5.2
 

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

  5.0
 

Cannae Holdings, Inc.

  4.2
 

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

  4.1
 

LKQ Corp.

  3.8
 

Premier, Inc., Class A

  3.8
 

Hostess Brands, Inc.

  3.7
 

UniFirst Corp.

  3.3
 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

  3.1
 

Cubic Corp.

  2.9
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  39.1
 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares                Value  

Common Stocks - 98.6%

       

Communication Services - 13.4%

 

    

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.1

     49,105          $402,170  

Discovery, Inc., Class C*

     152,363          2,791,290  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A*

     115,517          9,383,446  

Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C*

     29,172          4,133,964  

Liberty Latin America, Ltd., Class A*

     126,852          1,243,150  

Liberty Latin America, Ltd., Class C*

     206,335          2,005,576  

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

     218,582          2,312,598  

Yelp, Inc.*

     88,160          1,734,107  

Total Communication Services

          24,006,301  

Consumer Discretionary -9.0%

 

    

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     23,394          3,445,468  

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

     18,067          494,133  

Extended Stay America, Inc.

     355,629          4,036,389  

LKQ Corp.*

     213,261          6,822,219  

Murphy USA, Inc.*

     10,314          1,261,299  

Total Consumer Discretionary

          16,059,508  

Consumer Staples - 8.2%

       

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*,1

     143,881          5,509,203  

Hostess Brands, Inc.*

     517,595          6,542,401  

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     41,356          1,483,026  

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.*

     127,431          1,043,660  

Total Consumer Staples

          14,578,290  

Energy - 2.1%

       

HollyFrontier Corp.

     94,946          1,757,451  

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A1

     73,300          342,311  

World Fuel Services Corp.

     76,546          1,611,293  

Total Energy

          3,711,055  

Financials - 13.3%

       

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     53,591          1,330,129  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     69,519          2,967,766  

Cannae Holdings, Inc.*

     202,364          7,483,421  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

     153,167          4,792,595  

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

     7,995          7,262,098  

Total Financials

          23,836,009  

Health Care - 5.1%

       

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.

     81,386          2,269,856  

Premier, Inc., Class A

     206,732          6,766,338  

Total Health Care

          9,036,194  

Industrials - 32.0%

       

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     317,017          8,889,157  

Argan, Inc.

 

    

 

107,631

 

 

 

      

 

4,433,321

 

 

 

      Shares              Value  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

     60,360        $3,615,564  

Atkore International Group, Inc.*

     78,580        1,625,820  

Colfax Corp.*,1

     44,360        1,206,149  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     79,798        3,654,749  

Cubic Corp.

     88,702        5,243,175  

GrafTech International, Ltd.

     471,299        3,181,268  

Harsco Corp.*

     170,237        2,196,057  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

     16,083        2,371,921  

Insperity, Inc.

     41,276        3,160,916  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     21,612        1,505,492  

Nielsen Holdings PLC

     177,960        2,404,240  

nVent Electric PLC (United Kingdom)

     74,047        1,336,548  

SP Plus Corp.*

     57,977        1,068,516  

TPI Composites, Inc.*

     34,773        1,151,682  

TriMas Corp.*

     39,304        956,266  

UniFirst Corp.

     35,762        5,858,173  

US Ecology, Inc.

     52,033        1,588,047  

Viad Corp.

     82,267        1,645,340  

Total Industrials

        57,092,401  

Information Technology - 12.5%

 

  

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     127,715        3,725,447  

Avaya Holdings Corp.*,1

     271,931        4,677,213  

CDK Global, Inc.

     76,517        3,297,883  

DXC Technology Co.

     83,855        1,544,609  

ePlus, Inc.*

     41,705        2,815,505  

Ituran Location and Control, Ltd. (Israel)

     46,256        654,522  

NCR Corp.*

     172,781        3,510,910  

Perspecta, Inc.

     119,864        2,149,161  

Total Information Technology

        22,375,250  

Materials - 0.9%

     

Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd.*

     65,384        1,641,792  

Real Estate - 2.1%

     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     28,249        3,188,182  

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

     114,499        542,153  

Total Real Estate

        3,730,335  

Total Common Stocks

(Cost $180,147,187)

 

       

 

176,067,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

      Shares                Value  

Short-Term Investments - 1.6%

       

Other Investment Companies - 1.6%

 

    

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund,
Institutional Shares, 0.02%2

     956,764          $956,764  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%2

     956,764          956,764  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%2

     985,757          985,757  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $2,899,285)

 

         

 

2,899,285

 

 

 

              Value  

Total Investments - 100.2%
(Cost $183,046,472)

        $178,966,420  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.2)%

 

     (444,986

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

       

 

$178,521,434

 

 

 

 
*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $5,929,845 or 3.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

2 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

   $ 176,067,135                    $ 176,067,135  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Other Investment Companies

     2,899,285                      2,899,285  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $ 178,966,420                    $ 178,966,420  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (12.09%), outperforming the (13.92%) return for the Russell 2000® Value Index.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The sector with the largest positive contribution to relative return was financials, which benefited from strong stock selection and an underweight allocation to banks. The sector with the largest negative contribution to relative return was consumer discretionary, which suffered from an underweight allocation and poor stock selection. The Fund’s cash position, which averaged 8% during the period, was a relative benefit of 1.75%.

 

The top contributing holdings in the Fund were Air Transport Services Group Inc. (“Air Transport”) and BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (“BJ’s”). Air Transport is the premier lessor of widebody freighter aircraft, primarily the Boeing 767. Air Transport grew revenue and EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) throughout the year by expanding its fleet, including leasing 12 new aircraft under 10-year leases to Amazon. COVID-19 accelerated the transition toward e-commerce which should continue to drive demand for Air Transport’s unique cargo and logistics assets. We opportunistically added to the position as COVID-19 fears intensified.

 

BJ’s is a warehouse club retailer with more than 200 stores primarily located in the eastern United States. Increased work-from-home activity plus school closures from COVID-19 caused surging demand for grocery items. In its latest two quarters, BJ’s reported same-store-sales growth of 27% and 24%. Free cash flow production in those two quarters easily exceeded free cash flow for the fiscal years 2018 and

      

2019 combined, which has greatly improved BJ’s balance sheet. New membership growth should also support sales growth beyond the pandemic. We trimmed the position as it approached our assessed value.

 

The bottom contributing holdings in the Fund were Viad Corp. (“Viad”) and Liberty Latin America Ltd. (Cl C) (“Liberty Latin”). Viad is a small conglomerate with an exhibition/conference services segment (GES) and a travel/hotel/attractions segment (Pursuit). Both of Viad’s business segments were directly impacted by COVID-19. GES experienced conference and event cancellations and deferrals while Pursuit was challenged by low levels of tourism. The company raised capital via a convertible preferred stock offering, which should provide adequate liquidity to navigate the pandemic. Although visibility for a rebound at GES remains exceptionally murky, we are encouraged by management’s ability to dramatically reduce variable costs, essentially placing GES in “hibernation” until demand returns. We believe Pursuit’s collection of valuable assets in and around North American national parks is well positioned for a strong rebound during the 2021 high season, especially if consumers favor road travel over air travel. We maintained our position.

 

Liberty Latin is a provider of broadband, TV, fixed voice, and mobile services in Chile, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. Although COVID-19 drove strong growth in broadband subs, the benefit was more than offset by Chilean peso depreciation and mobile weakness as customers were unable to “top up” their plans due to lockdown rules. Fears related to the company’s leverage level (4.1x as of September 30, 2020) and exposure to markets reliant on tourism likely weighed on the stock as well. However, the company still expects to generate positive free cash flow in 2020 and insiders have aggressively purchased stock in the open market. We also maintained the position.

        

 

OUTLOOK AND POSITIONING

 

Through the first three quarters of 2020, the performance of small caps has lagged large caps by the widest margin since 1999, after which small caps went on to outperform large caps for the next seven years. Given that small caps AND value tend to lead in the early stages of a recovery, we believe investors who missed the opportunity to increase their exposure to small caps at the market bottom are being provided a highly attractive opportunity to increase their small cap value exposure despite the growth to value rotation increasingly becoming the consensus trade following Pfizer’s and Moderna’s promising COVID-19 vaccine developments. Additionally, we believe the valuation disparity between small cap value and small cap growth presents an exceptional opportunity to lean into value.

 

Individual stock picking and effective portfolio management remain critical to the performance of the Fund. After having elevated levels of cash prior to the pandemic, we took advantage of attractive opportunities amid the COVID-19 selloff by getting the Fund fully invested. Cash balances rose during the subsequent rally as stock prices hit our assessed values. We are seeking to maintain a balance between more defensive, stable companies and those with greater risk but more upside potential as the economy fully recovers. Additionally, we believe portfolio positioning remains a highly attractive balance of value and quality.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of River Road Asset Management as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund’s Class N shares on October 31, 2010, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 2000® Value Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund and the Russell 2000® Value Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

   Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
    Five
Years
     Ten
Years
     Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

   AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

 

 

Class N

     (12.09 %)      6.33%        8.25%        6.72     06/28/05  

Class I

     (11.91 %)      6.61%        8.53%        5.12     12/13/06  

Class Z

     (11.78 %)                    1.21     09/29/17  

Russell 2000® Value Index9

 

     (13.92 %)      3.71%        7.06%        5.24      06/28/05  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

   

   capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 
   

2  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 
   

3  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 
   

4  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 
   

5  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 
   

6  The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 
   

7  Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 
   

8  Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 
   

9  The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted, value-oriented index comprised of small stocks that have relatively low price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 
   

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets

Industrials

   35.0
 

Information Technology

   16.6
 

Financials

   11.9
 

Consumer Staples

     8.8
 

Communication Services

     6.1
 

Health Care

     5.1
 

Consumer Discretionary

     3.9
 

Energy

     2.5
 

Real Estate

     2.1
 

Materials

     0.9
 

Short-Term Investments

     7.2
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     (0.1)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.

  5.0
 

Cannae Holdings, Inc.

  4.2
 

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

  4.1
 

UniFirst Corp.

  3.5
 

Premier, Inc., Class A

  3.4
 

Hostess Brands, Inc.

  3.0
 

Cubic Corp.

  2.9
 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

  2.9
 

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

  2.6
 

Avaya Holdings Corp.

  2.5
 

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  34.1
 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

 

      Shares            Value  

Common Stocks - 92.9%

     

Communication Services - 6.1%

 

  

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.1

     183,031        $1,499,024  

Liberty Latin America, Ltd., Class C*

     978,301        9,509,086  

Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     367,391        653,956  

ORBCOMM, Inc.*

     1,426,612        6,134,432  

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

     712,663        7,539,974  

Yelp, Inc.*

     304,086        5,981,372  

Total Communication Services

        31,317,844  

Consumer Discretionary - 3.9%

 

  

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

     49,881        1,364,245  

Extended Stay America, Inc.

     958,161        10,875,128  

J Alexander’s Holdings, Inc.*

     485,527        2,699,530  

Murphy USA, Inc.*

     41,587        5,085,674  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        20,024,577  

Consumer Staples - 8.8%

 

  

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     386,486        14,798,549  

Hostess Brands, Inc.*

     1,228,004        15,521,970  

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     212,579        7,623,083  

Whole Earth Brands, Inc.*

     882,378        7,226,676  

Total Consumer Staples

        45,170,278  

Energy - 2.5%

 

  

Evolution Petroleum Corp.

     674,068        1,489,690  

HollyFrontier Corp.

     268,340        4,966,974  

PBF Energy, Inc., Class A1

     226,639        1,058,404  

World Fuel Services Corp.

     245,680        5,171,564  

Total Energy

        12,686,632  

Financials - 11.9%

 

  

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     214,619        5,326,844  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     310,445        13,252,897  

Cannae Holdings, Inc.*

     578,883        21,407,093  

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd.

     23,443        21,293,980  

Total Financials

        61,280,814  

Health Care - 5.1%

 

  

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc.

     299,307        8,347,672  

Premier, Inc., Class A

     541,433        17,721,102  

Total Health Care

        26,068,774  

Industrials - 35.0%

 

  

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     915,935        25,682,817  

Argan, Inc.

     296,320        12,205,421  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

     183,142        10,970,206  

Atkore International Group, Inc.*

     223,784        4,630,091  

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

 

    

 

84,869

 

 

 

    

 

5,028,488

 

 

 

      Shares            Value  

Colfax Corp.*,1

     131,746        $3,582,174  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     248,467        11,379,789  

Cubic Corp.

     255,678        15,113,127  

GMS, Inc.*

     167,539        3,786,381  

GrafTech International, Ltd.

     1,324,977        8,943,595  

Harsco Corp.*

     470,322        6,067,154  

Insperity, Inc.

     136,288        10,436,935  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     109,901        7,655,704  

nVent Electric PLC (United Kingdom)

     211,373        3,815,283  

Park Aerospace Corp.

     427,833        4,530,751  

SP Plus Corp.*

     268,678        4,951,736  

TPI Composites, Inc.*

     112,279        3,718,680  

TriMas Corp.*

     338,267        8,230,036  

UniFirst Corp.

     108,325        17,744,718  

US Ecology, Inc.

     215,370        6,573,092  

Viad Corp.

     258,247        5,164,940  

Total Industrials

        180,211,118  

Information Technology - 16.6%

 

  

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     373,436        10,893,128  

Avaya Holdings Corp.*,1

     748,388        12,872,274  

CDK Global, Inc.

     287,596        12,395,388  

Computer Services, Inc.

     179,199        10,751,940  

DXC Technology Co.

     303,168        5,584,354  

ePlus, Inc.*

     146,267        9,874,485  

Ituran Location and Control, Ltd. (Israel)

     298,781        4,227,751  

NCR Corp.*

     497,693        10,113,122  

Perspecta, Inc.

     343,872        6,165,625  

Sabre Corp.

     437,943        2,855,388  

Total Information Technology

        85,733,455  

Materials - 0.9%

 

  

Axalta Coating Systems, Ltd.*

     188,789        4,740,492  

Real Estate - 2.1%

 

  

Cushman & Wakefield PLC*,1

     490,516        5,748,848  

Marcus & Millichap, Inc.*

     88,080        2,750,738  

Newmark Group, Inc., Class A

     447,853        2,120,584  

Total Real Estate

        10,620,170  

Total Common Stocks

(Cost $458,281,596)

 

       

 

477,854,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

 

     Shares            Value  

Short-Term Investments - 7.2%

 

  

Other Investment Companies - 7.2%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%2

    12,331,847      $ 12,331,847  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%2

    12,331,846        12,331,846  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%2

    12,705,538        12,705,538  

Total Short-Term Investments

(Cost $37,369,231)

 

      

 

37,369,231

 

 

 

              Value  

Total Investments - 100.1%
(Cost $495,650,827)

                               $ 515,223,385  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.1)%

 

     (641,222

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

      $

 

514,582,163

 

 

 

 

 

 * 

 Non-income producing security.

 

 1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $13,281,878 or 2.6% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

  Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

   $ 477,854,154                    $ 477,854,154  

Short-Term Investments

           

Other Investment Companies

     37,369,231                      37,369,231  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

   $ 515,223,385                    $ 515,223,385  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

 

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

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AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

REVIEW AND OUTLOOK

 

The AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (13.25%) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, compared to a (13.92%) return for its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Value Index. The Russell 2000® Index returned (0.14%) over the same period.

 

The Fund’s various sector overweights/underweights had a larger-than-usual positive impact for the fiscal year at over 200 bps. An overweight in technology had a better than 100 basis point contribution to return, followed by an underweight in the underperforming real estate sector—a newly minted sector by FTSE Russell, broken out from financials. On the downside, underweights in the outperforming consumer discretionary and basic materials sectors had the greatest negative impact. Within sectors, we added value in the aggregate, outperforming in five of the ten sectors the Fund had exposure to, with no current holdings in the other newly minted sector, telecommunications, a sub-2% weighting in the index. The Fund performed extremely well in real estate (-6% vs. -29%), paced by data center REIT QTS

 

       

Realty (+19%), participating in a robust environment for data management. The Fund also did relatively well in the large financials sector (-19% vs. -23%), where a diversified collection of regional banks collectively outperformed (-18% vs. -25%). The Fund struggled in consumer discretionary (-24% vs. -2%) where it was hurt by some companies dislocated due to COVID-19, including restaurant operator Dine Brands (-64%) and media company Meredith Corp. (-70%), the two worst contributors to return for the year. In health care (-10% vs. +15%) the lack of exposure to pharmaceuticals, particularly biotech, hindered performance. With generally lofty valuation levels in the sector, we struggle to find palatable exposure.

 

The Fund’s largest individual contributors to return, included BMC Stock Holdings (+47%) benefiting from robust housing demand and a well-received merger of equals announcement with Builders FirstSource. Cerence Inc. (+121%, and the largest percentage gainer for the fiscal year) is a leader in automotive voice recognition and control and has seen robust growth.

       

The Fund’s worst percentage decliner was Callon Petroleum (-86%) which, along with the Fund’s other E&P companies, Magnolia Oil & Gas (-56%) and Matador Resources (-49%), struggled in a weak commodity environment.

 

We are pleased to be modestly ahead of the Russell 2000® Value benchmark in what has been a very challenging environment. Optimism over a potential COVID-19 vaccine has rekindled interest in the downtrodden value space. We are hopeful that a normalizing environment will be beneficial to our style and we continue to focus on building what we believe is a portfolio of above average companies selling at below average prices.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of Silvercrest Asset Management Group as of October 31, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

 

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AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund’s Class N shares on December 27, 2011, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 2000® Value Index and Russell 2000® Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund and the Russell 2000® Value Index and Russell 2000® Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

   Average Annual Total Returns1

 

   One
Year
    Five
Years
     Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

   AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

 

 Class N

     (13.25%     2.91%        7.38%       12/27/11  

 Class I

     (13.04%     3.17%        7.65%       12/27/11  

 Class Z

     (12.99%            (3.88%     09/29/17  

 Russell 2000® Value Index8

     (13.92%     3.71%        7.31%        12/27/11  

 Russell 2000® Index9

     (0.14%     7.27%        10.00%        12/27/11  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

   

   capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 
   

2  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

 

3  The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

 

4  The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 

5  The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 

6  Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 

7  Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 

8  The Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged, market-value weighted, value-oriented index comprised of small stocks that have relatively low price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

9  The Russell 2000® Index is composed of the 2,000 smallest stocks in the Russell 3000® Index and is widely regarded in the industry as the premier measure of small-cap stock performance. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2000® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 
   

The Russell Indices are a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Industrials

   25.6
 

Financials

   19.5
 

Information Technology

   16.0
 

Health Care

   11.4
 

Consumer Discretionary

   6.4
 

Real Estate

   6.2
 

Consumer Staples

   4.6
 

Materials

   4.0
 

Utilities

   3.2
 

Energy

   1.8
 

Communication Services

   0.4
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

   0.9

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

BancorpSouth Bank

  2.7
 

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

  2.7
 

Independent Bank Corp.

  2.6
 

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

  2.6
 

QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A

  2.6
 

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

  2.5
 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

  2.5
 

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.

  2.5
 

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.

  2.4
 

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

  2.4
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  25.5
 

 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares            Value  

Common Stocks - 99.1%

     

Communication Services - 0.4%

     

Meredith Corp.1

     63,010        $693,110  

Consumer Discretionary - 6.4%

     

Carter’s, Inc.

     23,710        1,931,179  

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

     137,965        4,722,542  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

     42,410        1,746,020  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.1

     112,900        3,011,043  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        11,410,784  

Consumer Staples - 4.6%

     

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     76,250        2,698,488  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     16,437        2,730,843  

The Simply Good Foods Co.*

     149,820        2,816,616  

Total Consumer Staples

        8,245,947  

Energy - 1.8%

     

Callon Petroleum Co.*

     27,709        144,918  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A*,1

     325,845        1,414,167  

Matador Resources Co.*

     221,655        1,567,101  

Total Energy

        3,126,186  

Financials - 19.5%

     

BancorpSouth Bank

     203,200        4,756,912  

CVB Financial Corp.

     218,990        3,832,325  

First Horizon National Corp.

     299,501        3,117,805  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     128,270        4,592,066  

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     73,859        2,504,559  

Independent Bank Corp.

     81,873        4,690,504  

Lakeland Financial Corp.1

     68,680        3,511,608  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     73,780        3,840,987  

South State Corp.

     60,840        3,735,576  

Total Financials

        34,582,342  

Health Care - 11.4%

     

AdaptHealth Corp.*

     99,920        2,727,816  

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc.*,1

     54,260        546,941  

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     67,630        4,414,886  

Envista Holdings Corp.*

     134,140        3,543,979  

ICU Medical, Inc.*

     18,912        3,362,364  

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     53,690        3,138,180  

The Providence Service Corp.*

     21,650        2,544,958  

Total Health Care

        20,279,124  

Industrials - 25.6%

     

ABM Industries, Inc.

     86,640        3,008,141  

Altra Industrial Motion Corp.

     105,785        4,523,367  

Arcosa, Inc.

     49,310        2,276,643  

    

     
      Shares            Value  

BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.*

     41,135        $1,628,535  

The Brink’s Co.

     61,490        2,633,617  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     73,390        3,962,326  

CBIZ, Inc.*

     92,860        2,105,136  

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

     51,080        4,274,885  

Forward Air Corp.

     55,850        3,516,874  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     74,510        4,280,599  

Harsco Corp.*

     153,470        1,979,763  

ICF International, Inc.

     48,610        3,178,608  

Knoll, Inc.

     118,435        1,357,265  

Standex International Corp.

     37,395        2,321,856  

US Ecology, Inc.

     59,604        1,819,114  

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*

     143,650        2,669,017  

Total Industrials

        45,535,746  

Information Technology - 16.0%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

     105,652        3,081,869  

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     96,605        4,511,454  

Cerence, Inc.*,1

     49,690        2,712,080  

Methode Electronics, Inc.

     100,495        3,092,231  

Plexus Corp.*

     39,365        2,737,442  

Rambus, Inc.*

     159,660        2,201,711  

Rogers Corp.*

     16,952        2,054,922  

Semtech Corp.*

     40,290        2,211,518  

SYNNEX Corp.

     30,425        4,005,147  

Verra Mobility Corp.*

     184,180        1,769,970  

Total Information Technology

        28,378,344  

Materials - 4.0%

     

Glatfelter Corp.

     125,028        1,784,150  

HB Fuller Co.

     79,925        3,616,606  

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

     27,780        1,748,195  

Total Materials

        7,148,951  

Real Estate - 6.2%

     

EastGroup Properties, Inc., REIT

     11,636        1,548,519  

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, REIT

     123,490        1,479,410  

Physicians Realty Trust, REIT

     203,885        3,437,501  

QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A, REIT 1

     74,110        4,558,506  

Total Real Estate

        11,023,936  

Utilities - 3.2%

     

MGE Energy, Inc.

     33,728        2,192,995  

ONE Gas, Inc.

     51,075        3,526,218  

Total Utilities

        5,719,213  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $178,501,303)

        176,143,683  

    

     
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

                Value  

Total Investments - 99.1%

     

(Cost $178,501,303)

        $176,143,683  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.9%

        1,649,801  

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $177,793,484  
     

 

 

  

REIT  Real Estate Investment Trust

 
*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $12,791,387 or 7.2% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

    

Level 1

 

    

Level 2

 

    

Level 3

 

    

Total

 

 

Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

   $ 176,143,683                    $ 176,143,683  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 176,143,683                    $ 176,143,683  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned 3.01%, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.19%.

 

MARKET REVIEW AND OUTLOOK

 

The primary catalysts of market performance over the past 12 months have been the coronavirus pandemic and the markets’ response to the economic disruption. Investors were supportive of risk assets at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 as domestic risk markets largely disregarded headlines surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and the S&P 500® Index hit an all-time high in February. The narrative quickly changed once the virus crept into parts of the western hemisphere, however, fueling risk-off sentiment across markets for the rest of the first quarter of 2020. In their efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) cut their policy rate by 150 bps and returned to the zero-lower-bound. Over the twelve-month period, the 2-year yield decreased -137 basis points (bps) and the 10-year yield fell -82 bps. In addition, through the installment of QE4, the Fed launched a number of different market intervention programs aimed at helping everything from commercial paper to agency

      

MBS and even corporate bonds. Up to this point, their actions appear to have generated the intended outcomes: corporate borrowers have access to liquidity and risk asset prices have stabilized.

 

We note that structured product spreads have lagged the recovery of corporate spreads in recent months, and we believe the portfolio is well positioned to take advantage of outperformance in securitized credit as the economy continues to improve. The Fed has signaled it will keep its borrowing rate unchanged through 2023 while continuing its quantitative easing program, which we believe will foster a constructive environment for risk assets. As the U.S. budget deficit continues to reach new all-time highs, we remain concerned that additional fiscal stimulus and Fed support will put downward pressure on the dollar and upward pressure on the intermediate to long tenors of the U.S. Treasury curve in the long run.

 

PERFORMANCE AND POSITIONING

 

The Fund underperformed the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index’s return of 6.19% over the trailing one-year period. Relative underperformance was driven by the Fund’s short duration positioning and overweight credit positioning relative to the benchmark as the COVID-19 pandemic led to a steep drop in U.S. Treasury yields and a blowout in risk

      

asset spreads. U.S. Treasuries were the best performing sector of the Fund over the period and benefited from having a longer duration profile than other assets in the Fund as rates decreased significantly across all tenors of the U.S. Treasury curve. Commercial MBS and asset-backed Securities were two of the largest detractors from relative performance as economic sectors such as retail, hospitality, and aircraft were more acutely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Bank loans also underperformed as investors fled to safety in the midst of the global pandemic while experiencing headwinds such as retail outflows, an influx of new issue supply, and lower perceived income due to their floating rate coupons. Despite posting positive returns over the period amidst a strong summer rally in risk assets, the remainder of sectors in the Fund underperformed the benchmark. Overall, we continue to believe yields across the intermediate to long tenors of the U.S. Treasury curve are biased upward, and we have positioned the Fund with a shorter duration than the benchmark.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of DoubleLine Capital as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

         

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers Doubleline Core Plus Bond Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers Doubleline Core Plus Bond Fund’s Class N shares on July 18, 2011, to a $10,000 investment made in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Doubleline Core Plus Bond Fund and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1

 

   One
Year
    Five
Years
    Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

 

  AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

 

 

Class N

     3.01     3.48     4.24     07/18/11  

Class I

     3.17     3.72     4.49     07/18/11  

Class Z

     3.35           3.65     09/29/17  

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index13

     6.19     4.08     3.60      07/18/11  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

   

   capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

   

 

2  The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in debt securities, such as default risk and fluctuations in the perception of the debtor’s ability to pay its creditors. Changing interest rates may adversely affect the value of an investment. An increase in interest rates typically causes the value of bonds and other fixed income securities to fall.

   

 

3  Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 

4  The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in emerging markets, such as erratic earnings patterns, economic and political instability, changing exchange controls, limitations on repatriation of foreign capital and changes in local governmental attitudes toward private investment, possibly leading to nationalization or confiscation of investor assets.

 

5  To the extent that the Fund invests in asset-backed or mortgage-backed securities, its exposure to prepayment and extension risks may be greater than investments in other fixed income securities.

 

6  The Fund may invest in derivatives such as options and futures; the complexity and rapidly changing structure of derivatives markets may increase the possibility of market losses.

 

7  Bank loans are subject to the credit risk of nonpayment of principal or interest.

 
   

8  High-yield bonds (also known as “junk bonds”) may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit, and liquidity risk than investments in higher rated securities. These securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments. The issuers of the Fund’s holdings may be involved in bankruptcy proceedings, reorganizations, or financial restructurings, and are not as strong financially as higher-rated issuers.

 
   

9  Factors unique to the municipal bond market may negatively affect the value in municipal bonds.

 

 

 

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10 Obligations of certain government agencies are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. If one of these agencies defaulted on a loan, there is no guarantee that the U.S. government would provide financial support. Additionally, debt securities of the U.S. government may be affected by changing interest rates and subject to prepayment risk.

 

11 Active and frequent trading of a fund may result in higher transaction costs and increase tax liability.

 

12 Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to

      

   events that affect particular industries or companies.

 

13 The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an index of the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market, including both government and corporate bonds. Unlike the Fund, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

Source: Bloomberg Index Services Limited. BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively “Bloomberg”). BARCLAYS® is a trademark and service mark of Barclays Bank PLC (collectively with its

      

affiliates, “Barclays”), used under license. Bloomberg or Bloomberg’s licensors, including Barclays, own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Barclays Indices. Neither Bloomberg nor Barclays approves or endorses this material, or guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or makes any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, neither shall have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

           

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Category    % of
Net Assets

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   33.8
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   26.6
 

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   17.4
 

Asset-Backed Securities

   9.9
 

Investment Companies

   4.8
 

Floating Rate Senior Loan Interests

   3.0
 

Foreign Government Obligations

   1.3
 

Municipal Bonds

   0.2
 

Common Stocks

   0.01
 

Short-Term Investments

   4.2
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities2

   (1.2)

 

1

Less than 0.05%

 

2

Includes payable for delayed delivery securities.

 

    Rating    % of Market Value1

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   38.1        
 

Aaa/AAA

     2.2        
 

Aa/AA

     3.9        
 

A

   14.2        
 

Baa/BBB

   21.2        
 

Ba/BB

     6.5        
 

B

     6.9        
 

Caa/CCC & lower

     7.0        

 

1 

Includes market value of long-term fixed-income securities only.

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets

DoubleLine Global Bond Fund, Class I

  4.8
 

U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.500%, 10/31/27

  2.2
 

FNMA, 2.500%, 12/01/39

  1.8
 

U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.250%, 10/31/25

  1.5
 

FHLMC REMICS, Series 4934, Class P, 2.500%, 11/15/40

  1.3
 

Headlands Residential LLC, Series 2019-RPL1, Class NOTE, 3.967%, 06/25/24

  1.2
 

U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.750%, 11/30/21

  1.1
 

FNMA REMICS, Series 2012-20, Class ZT, 3.500%, 03/25/42

  1.1
 

Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2018-2, Class HV, 3.000%, 11/25/57

  1.0
 

FHLMC, 2.000%, 08/01/50

  1.0
   

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

  17.0
 

 

 

 

 

Credit quality ratings shown above reflect the highest rating assigned by either Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”). These rating agencies are independent, nationally recognized statistical rating organizations and are widely used. Investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BBB/Baa or higher. Below investment grade ratings are credit ratings of BB/Ba or lower. Investments designated N/R are not rated by either rating agency. Unrated investments do not necessarily indicate low credit quality. Credit quality ratings are subject to change.

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 26.6%

 

 

Financials - 7.7%

   

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)

   

3.500%, 01/15/25

    $485,000       $478,207  

Air Lease Corp.

   

3.750%, 02/01/22

    465,000       475,694  

Air Methods Corp.

   

8.000%, 05/15/251,2

    53,000       38,883  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

   

4.000%, 01/15/24

    360,000       395,535  

Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer

   

6.750%, 10/15/271

    65,000       68,360  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.

   

6.625%, 07/15/261

    55,000       57,613  

9.750%, 07/15/271

    105,000       112,167  

American Tower Corp.

   

3.600%, 01/15/28

    425,000       474,937  

4.400%, 02/15/26

    1,300,000             1,486,999  

AssuredPartners, Inc.

   

7.000%, 08/15/251

    180,000       184,161  

Athene Global Funding

   

3.000%, 07/01/221

    470,000       484,426  

Avolon Holdings Funding, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

3.250%, 02/15/271

    440,000       402,381  

Banco de Credito del Peru (Peru)

   

(3.125% to 07/01/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.000%), 3.125%, 07/01/301,3,4

    200,000       202,552  

Banco de Credito del Peru/Panama (Peru)

   

(6.125% to 04/24/22 then 3 month LIBOR + 7.043%), 6.125%, 04/24/273,4

    150,000       158,475  

Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana (Dominican Republic)

   

7.000%, 02/01/231

    300,000       310,500  

7.000%, 02/01/23

    200,000       207,000  

Banco Internacional del Peru SAA Interbank (Peru)

   

(6.625% to 03/19/24 then 3 month LIBOR + 5.760%), 6.625%, 03/19/293,4

    50,000       55,373  

Banco Macro SA (Argentina)

   

(6.750% to 11/04/21 then USD Swap 5 year + 5.463%), 6.750%, 11/04/261,3,4

    200,000       132,002  

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA/Grand

Cayman (Mexico)

   

(7.500% to 06/27/29 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 10 year + 5.470%), 7.500%, 06/27/291,3,4,5

    200,000       197,788  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Banco Mercantil del Norte SA/Grand Cayman (Mexico)

   

(7.625% to 01/10/28 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 10 year + 5.353%), 7.625%, 01/10/283,4,5

    $600,000       $600,000  

Banco Santander SA (Spain)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.090%), 1.346%, 02/23/234

    600,000       602,318  

Bank of America Corp., MTN

   

(3.974% to 02/07/29 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.210%), 3.974%, 02/07/303,4

    415,000       478,598  

Bank of Montreal (Canada)

   

(3.803% to 12/15/27 then USD Swap 5 year + 1.432%), 3.803%, 12/15/323,4

    335,000       370,987  

Bank of New Zealand (New Zealand)

   

3.500%, 02/20/241

    510,000       555,031  

The Bank of Nova Scotia (Canada)

   

1.625%, 05/01/23

    35,000       35,955  

3.400%, 02/11/24

    300,000       325,847  

Bantrab Senior Trust (Cayman Islands)

   

9.000%, 11/14/20

    150,000       149,251  

Barclays PLC (United Kingdom)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.380%), 1.660%, 05/16/244

    440,000       442,656  

BDO Unibank, Inc., EMTN (Philippines)

   

2.950%, 03/06/23

    1,000,000             1,039,875  

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.

   

2.850%, 10/15/50

    160,000       162,628  

BNP Paribas SA (France)

   

(3.052% to 01/13/30 then SOFRRATE + 1.507%), 3.052%, 01/13/311,3,4

    445,000       471,636  

BOC Aviation, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.125%), 1.358%, 09/26/231,4

    500,000       491,292  

Boston Properties, LP

   

3.400%, 06/21/29

    445,000       482,629  

Capital One Financial Corp.

   

(3 month LIBOR + 0.720%), 0.934%, 01/30/234

    134,000       134,104  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

   

3.550%, 02/01/24

    485,000       529,306  

Citigroup, Inc.

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.100%), 1.380%, 05/17/244

    745,000       753,612  

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Australia)

   

4.316%, 01/10/481

    535,000       638,246  

Credit Acceptance Corp.

   

6.625%, 03/15/26

    95,000       98,919  

Credit Agricole SA/London (France)

   

3.750%, 04/24/231

    545,000       586,038  

Credit Suisse Group AG (Switzerland)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.240%), 1.489%, 06/12/241,4

    430,000       434,230  

Credito Real SAB de CV (Mexico)

   

9.500%, 02/07/261,2

    300,000       294,300  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Financials - 7.7% (continued)

   

Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER (Mexico)

   

(9.125% to 11/29/22 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 7.026%), 9.125%, 11/29/223,4,5

    $800,000       $598,008  

Crown Castle International Corp.

   

3.650%, 09/01/27

    460,000       511,944  

4.000%, 03/01/27

    775,000       875,694  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

(4.520% to 12/11/23 then USD ICE Swap Rate 11:00 am NY 1 + 1.590%), 4.520%, 12/11/283,4

    200,000       218,196  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd., GMTN (Singapore)

   

(3.600% to 09/07/21 then USD Swap 5 year + 2.390%), 3.600%, 09/07/213,4,5

    679,000       686,785  

Discover Financial Services

   

4.100%, 02/09/27

    550,000       615,725  

Equinix, Inc.

   

1.800%, 07/15/27

    165,000       167,671  

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

   

3.900%, 04/20/23

    450,000       484,029  

ESH Hospitality, Inc.

   

5.250%, 05/01/251

    80,000       80,118  

Gilex Holding Sarl (Luxembourg)

   

8.500%, 05/02/231

    200,000       200,875  

8.500%, 05/02/23

    450,000       451,969  

Global Aircraft Leasing Co., Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

6.500%, 09/15/241,6

    82,900       55,750  

Global Bank Corp. (Panama)

   

4.500%, 10/20/21

    400,000       409,892  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.170%), 1.450%, 05/15/264

    610,000       616,503  

Grupo Aval, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

4.750%, 09/26/22

    200,000       208,250  

HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.380%), 1.629%, 09/12/264

    750,000       750,777  

Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp.

   

5.250%, 05/15/27

    70,000       72,655  

Industrial Senior Trust (Cayman Islands)

   

5.500%, 11/01/22

    300,000       313,567  

Interoceanica IV Finance, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

0.000%, 11/30/257

    1,073,364       1,006,984  

Iron Mountain, Inc.

   

4.500%, 02/15/311

    40,000       39,873  

4.875%, 09/15/291

    85,000       85,510  

iStar, Inc.

   

4.750%, 10/01/24

    60,000       57,407  

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

(2.522% to 04/22/30 then SOFRRATE + 2.040%), 2.522%, 04/22/313,4

    300,000       316,544  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

LD Holdings Group LLC

   

6.500%, 11/01/251

    $35,000       $35,613  

Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC

   

6.375%, 02/01/241

    80,000       77,049  

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)

   

(3.574% to 11/07/27 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.205%), 3.574%, 11/07/283,4

    430,000       472,188  

Macquarie Group, Ltd. (Australia)

   

(4.150% to 03/27/23 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.330%), 4.150%, 03/27/241,3,4

    430,000       461,084  

Malayan Banking Bhd (Malaysia)

   

(3.905% to 10/29/21 then USD Swap 5 year + 2.542%), 3.905%, 10/29/263,4

    1,000,000       1,020,305  

Mexarrend SAPI de CV (Mexico)

   

10.250%, 07/24/241

    500,000       385,625  

MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP/MGP Finance Co-Issuer, Inc.

   

5.750%, 02/01/27

    95,000       102,666  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)

   

1.412%, 07/17/25

    485,000       493,312  

Morgan Stanley

   

(3.591% to 07/22/27 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.340%), 3.591%, 07/22/283,4

    410,000       461,379  

MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp.

   

5.000%, 10/15/27

    55,000       57,652  

Multibank, Inc. (Panama)

   

4.375%, 11/09/22

    200,000       204,455  

National Retail Properties, Inc.

   

2.500%, 04/15/30

    155,000       153,797  

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.

   

5.500%, 08/15/281

    60,000       59,962  

6.000%, 01/15/271

    15,000       15,026  

Navient Corp.

   

5.000%, 03/15/27

    55,000       51,437  

6.500%, 06/15/22

    175,000       178,937  

NFP Corp.

   

6.875%, 08/15/281

    55,000       53,419  

7.000%, 05/15/251

    10,000       10,619  

NongHyup Bank (South Korea)

   

1.250%, 07/20/251

    200,000       201,905  

OneMain Finance Corp.

   

6.625%, 01/15/28

    25,000       27,383  

6.875%, 03/15/25

    59,000       65,011  

7.125%, 03/15/26

    5,000       5,551  

Operadora de Servicios Mega, S.A. de CV Sofom ER (Mexico)

   

8.250%, 02/11/251

    450,000       417,184  

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd. (Singapore)

   

(1.832% to 09/10/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 1.580%), 1.832%, 09/10/301,3,4

    400,000       398,804  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Financials - 7.7% (continued)

   

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Ltd. (Singapore)

   

1.832%, 09/10/30

    $200,000       $199,402  

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

   

5.375%, 10/15/251

    80,000       81,676  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   

3.905%, 12/07/47

    225,000       253,114  

Radiant Access, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

4.600%, 11/18/205

    1,100,000       1,102,442  

Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co-Issuer Corp.

   

7.625%, 06/15/251

    30,000       31,733  

Simon Property Group LP

   

2.450%, 09/13/29

    230,000       227,656  

SPARC EM SPC Panama Metro Line 2 SP (Cayman Islands)

   

0.000%, 12/05/221,7

    885,233       862,004  

0.000%, 12/05/227

    887,770       864,474  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)

   

(3 month LIBOR + 0.740%), 0.958%, 01/17/234

    730,000       734,201  

Synchrony Financial

   

3.950%, 12/01/27

    395,000       430,733  

Temasek Financial I, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

1.000%, 10/06/301

    250,000       243,614  

Tempo Acquisition LLC/Tempo Acquisition Finance Corp.

   

6.750%, 06/01/251

    130,000       132,080  

Unifin Financiera SAB de CV (Mexico)

   

(8.875% to 01/29/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 6.308%), 8.875%, 01/29/253,4,5

    1,600,000             1,084,016  

United Overseas Bank, Ltd., EMTN (Singapore)

   

(3.500% to 09/16/21 then USD Swap 5 year + 2.236%), 3.500%, 09/16/263,4

    1,000,000       1,018,775  

(3.875% to 10/19/23 then USD Swap 5 year + 1.794%), 3.875%, 10/19/233,4,5

    400,000       412,000  

Wells Fargo & Co., MTN

   

(2.879% to 10/30/29 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.170%), 2.879%, 10/30/303,4

    225,000       239,227  

(3.196% to 06/17/26 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.170%), 3.196%, 06/17/273,4

    245,000       266,967  

WeWork Cos., Inc.

   

7.875%, 05/01/251

    40,000       25,475  

Willis North America, Inc.

   

4.500%, 09/15/28

    415,000       496,294  

XHR LP

   

6.375%, 08/15/251

    40,000       39,725  

Total Financials

      38,581,208  

Industrials - 15.2%

   

AbbVie, Inc.

   

4.700%, 05/14/45

    433,000       528,562  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Academy, Ltd.

   

6.000%, 11/15/271,8

    $65,000       $65,125  

Activision Blizzard, Inc.

   

1.350%, 09/15/30

    115,000       111,180  

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, Ltd. (India)

   

3.950%, 01/19/22

    400,000       407,646  

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

   

5.000%, 09/30/271

    75,000       78,745  

Albertsons Cos., Inc. / Safeway, Inc. / New

   

Albertsons LP / Albertsons LLC

   

3.500%, 03/15/291

    60,000       58,296  

Allison Transmission, Inc.

   

5.000%, 10/01/241

    209,000       211,132  

Altria Group, Inc.

   

4.800%, 02/14/29

    410,000       481,389  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.

   

6.250%, 03/15/26

    65,000       65,224  

Anglo American Capital PLC (United Kingdom)

   

4.500%, 03/15/281

    415,000       469,747  

Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC/Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc.

   

4.900%, 02/01/46

    100,000       122,749  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.

   

4.600%, 04/15/48

    385,000       456,834  

Antero Midstream Partners, LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp.

   

5.750%, 03/01/271

    59,000       53,211  

Anthem, Inc.

   

2.375%, 01/15/25

    255,000       270,617  

Apache Corp.

   

4.375%, 10/15/28

    60,000       55,236  

4.625%, 11/15/25

    30,000       28,538  

Apple, Inc.

   

4.650%, 02/23/46

    375,000       510,827  

APT Pipelines, Ltd. (Australia)

   

4.250%, 07/15/271

    1,000,000             1,122,034  

Aramark Services, Inc.

   

6.375%, 05/01/251

    80,000       84,010  

Arconic Corp.

   

6.000%, 05/15/251

    30,000       31,819  

6.125%, 02/15/281

    115,000       121,384  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

   

3.875%, 01/12/28

    215,000       239,039  

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

   

4.500%, 03/01/281

    22,000       22,426  

4.750%, 03/01/301

    20,000       20,675  

Ascend Learning LLC

   

6.875%, 08/01/251

    30,000       31,050  

6.875%, 08/01/251

    170,000       173,382  

ASGN, Inc.

   

4.625%, 05/15/281

    60,000       61,799  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

AT&T, Inc.

   

3.500%, 09/15/531

    $723,000       $687,828  

Avantor Funding, Inc.

   

4.625%, 07/15/281

    40,000       41,498  

Avaya, Inc.

   

6.125%, 09/15/281

    60,000       61,762  

B&G Foods, Inc.

   

5.250%, 04/01/25

    60,000       61,860  

5.250%, 09/15/27

    45,000       46,617  

Baidu, Inc. (Cayman Islands)

   

3.425%, 04/07/30

    200,000       220,425  

Banff Merger Sub, Inc.

   

9.750%, 09/01/261

    30,000       31,575  

BAT Capital Corp.

   

3.462%, 09/06/29

    715,000       766,849  

Bausch Health Cos., Inc. (Canada)

   

5.250%, 01/30/301

    80,000       78,690  

6.250%, 02/15/291

    60,000       61,920  

7.000%, 01/15/281

    140,000       148,637  

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.

   

4.500%, 11/15/261

    50,000       51,453  

4.875%, 11/01/251

    120,000       117,938  

Becton Dickinson and Co.

   

2.894%, 06/06/22

    700,000       724,304  

Black Knight InfoServ LLC

   

3.625%, 09/01/281

    45,000       45,619  

Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)

   

6.000%, 10/15/221

    65,000       59,191  

7.875%, 04/15/271

    45,000       32,850  

Boxer Parent Co., Inc.

   

7.125%, 10/02/251

    5,000       5,368  

Boyd Gaming Corp.

   

4.750%, 12/01/27

    115,000       112,076  

Boyne USA, Inc.

   

7.250%, 05/01/251

    215,000       225,347  

Braskem Idesa SAPI (Mexico)

   

7.450%, 11/15/291

    400,000       378,808  

Braskem Netherlands Finance, B.V. (Netherlands)

   

(8.500% to 01/23/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 8.220%), 8.500%, 01/23/811,3,4

    500,000       508,630  

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   

4.350%, 11/15/47

    395,000       504,412  

Broadcom, Inc.

   

3.150%, 11/15/25

    380,000       410,115  

Builders FirstSource, Inc.

   

5.000%, 03/01/301

    80,000       84,500  

6.750%, 06/01/271

    36,000       38,655  

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC

   

3.050%, 02/15/51

    100,000       107,474  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

BWX Technologies, Inc.

   

4.125%, 06/30/281

    $45,000       $45,591  

BY Crown Parent LLC/BY Bond Finance, Inc.

   

4.250%, 01/31/261

    35,000       35,481  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

   

6.250%, 07/01/251

    70,000       71,960  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC/CRC Finco Inc.

   

5.250%, 10/15/251

    95,000       90,481  

Camelot Finance, S.A. (Luxembourg)

   

4.500%, 11/01/261

    25,000       26,047  

Campbell Soup Co.

   

2.375%, 04/24/30

    155,000       160,065  

Carnival Corp. (Panama)

   

11.500%, 04/01/231

    30,000       33,194  

Carrier Global Corp.

   

3.377%, 04/05/401

    280,000       297,003  

Carvana Co.

   

5.625%, 10/01/251

    25,000       24,656  

Castle US Holding Corp.

   

9.500%, 02/15/281

    35,000       33,332  

Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.

   

5.000%, 07/15/271

    130,000       135,745  

CCL Industries, Inc. (Canada)

   

3.050%, 06/01/301

    220,000       233,889  

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

   

4.500%, 08/15/301

    70,000       72,800  

4.750%, 03/01/301

    150,000       157,965  

5.750%, 02/15/261

    155,000       160,876  

CDK Global, Inc.

   

5.875%, 06/15/26

    45,000       46,941  

Cedar Fair LP

   

5.250%, 07/15/292

    110,000       100,011  

Cengage Learning, Inc.

   

9.500%, 06/15/241

    70,000       56,445  

Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada)

   

5.375%, 07/15/25

    55,000       58,014  

Centene Corp.

   

3.000%, 10/15/30

    35,000       36,390  

Century Communities, Inc.

   

6.750%, 06/01/27

    70,000       74,753  

CenturyLink, Inc.

   

4.000%, 02/15/271

    70,000       71,662  

5.125%, 12/15/261

    80,000       81,916  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.

   

4.250%, 05/01/281

    70,000       73,268  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter

   

Communications Operating Capital

   

4.908%, 07/23/25

    415,000       478,347  

Cheniere Energy Partners LP

   

5.250%, 10/01/25

    145,000       147,755  

5.625%, 10/01/26

    80,000       82,136  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Cigna Corp.

   

(3 month LIBOR + 0.890%), 1.127%, 07/15/234

    $275,000       $277,990  

4.900%, 12/15/48

    295,000       380,135  

CK Hutchison International 20, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

2.500%, 05/08/301

    400,000       415,092  

Clarios Global LP/Clarios US Finance Co.

   

6.250%, 05/15/261

    85,000       88,931  

8.500%, 05/15/271

    45,000       47,016  

Clean Harbors, Inc.

   

4.875%, 07/15/271

    125,000       130,836  

5.125%, 07/15/291

    30,000       32,696  

Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

   

9.250%, 02/15/24

    29,000       25,171  

CNAC HK Finbridge Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   

3.375%, 06/19/24

    400,000       415,358  

3.500%, 07/19/22

    400,000       410,125  

CNOOC Finance 2012, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

3.875%, 05/02/22

    400,000       417,020  

CNOOC Finance 2013, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

3.000%, 05/09/23

    400,000       418,795  

CNOOC Finance 2015 USA LLC

   

3.750%, 05/02/23

    590,000       628,772  

CNPC Global Capital, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

1.125%, 06/23/23

    500,000       500,738  

1.350%, 06/23/25

    600,000       601,179  

CNX Midstream Partners LP/CNX Midstream Finance Corp.

   

6.500%, 03/15/261

    100,000       101,860  

Comcast Corp.

   

1.500%, 02/15/31

    360,000       351,385  

3.400%, 04/01/30

    200,000       227,968  

3.950%, 10/15/25

    175,000       200,637  

Constellation Brands, Inc.

   

2.875%, 05/01/30

    30,000       32,331  

3.150%, 08/01/29

    210,000       230,178  

Constellation Merger Sub, Inc.

   

8.500%, 09/15/251,2

    85,000       70,435  

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.

   

6.125%, 01/15/291

    45,000       46,054  

Corning, Inc.

   

4.375%, 11/15/57

    210,000       253,207  

Cosan Overseas, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

8.250%, 02/05/215

    1,000,000             1,018,760  

Costco Wholesale Corp.

   

1.750%, 04/20/32

    100,000       101,879  

CSI Compressco, LP/CSI Compressco Finance, Inc.

   

7.500%, 04/01/251

    130,000       114,549  

CSN Islands XII Corp. (Cayman Islands)

   

7.000%, 12/23/205

    750,000       671,250  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

CSX Corp.

   

3.800%, 11/01/46

    $505,000       $575,948  

CVS Health Corp.

   

5.050%, 03/25/48

    195,000       246,797  

Dana Financing Luxembourg Sarl (Luxembourg)

   

5.750%, 04/15/251

    70,000       72,669  

Dana, Inc.

   

5.375%, 11/15/27

    25,000       25,859  

DaVita, Inc.

   

4.625%, 06/01/301

    40,000       40,711  

Dealer Tire LLC/DT Issuer LLC

   

8.000%, 02/01/281

    25,000       25,625  

Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd. (Israel)

   

5.082%, 12/30/231

    100,000       102,831  

Delek & Avner Tamar Bond, Ltd. (Israel)

   

5.412%, 12/30/251

    300,000       308,046  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

   

7.000%, 05/01/251

    25,000       27,308  

Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP, Ltd.

   

4.750%, 10/20/281

    35,000       35,797  

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.

   

5.375%, 08/15/261

    60,000       35,063  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

   

2.875%, 12/01/24

    135,000       136,794  

Digicel Group 0.5, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

7.000%, 11/16/201,5,6

    249,729       34,962  

8.000%, 04/01/251,6

    167,482       56,944  

DISH DBS Corp.

   

5.875%, 11/15/24

    75,000       75,562  

Dollar Tree, Inc.

   

4.000%, 05/15/25

    150,000       169,064  

The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.

   

6.875%, 08/15/261

    33,000       35,372  

10.250%, 02/15/271

    39,000       43,759  

DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

   

5.419%, 11/15/48

    175,000       235,866  

Eli Lilly and Co.

   

2.250%, 05/15/50

    550,000       511,753  

Embarq Corp.

   

7.995%, 06/01/36

    75,000       88,078  

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.

   

3.875%, 08/15/281

    50,000       50,344  

Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro SA (Chile)

   

5.000%, 01/25/471

    1,150,000             1,425,189  

ENA Norte Trust (Panama)

   

4.950%, 04/25/23

    893,468       899,061  

Enable Midstream Partners LP

   

4.400%, 03/15/27

    180,000       171,000  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Encompass Health Corp.

   

4.500%, 02/01/28

    $35,000       $35,903  

4.625%, 04/01/31

    75,000       77,344  

4.750%, 02/01/30

    10,000       10,433  

Endeavor Energy Resources LP / EER Finance, Inc.

   

6.625%, 07/15/251

    40,000       41,562  

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

   

7.750%, 01/15/271

    75,000       81,516  

Energy Transfer Operating LP

   

4.200%, 04/15/27

    30,000       31,217  

4.750%, 01/15/26

    490,000              525,276  

Envision Healthcare Corp.

   

8.750%, 10/15/261

    50,000       23,678  

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

4.375%, 04/15/30

    95,000       111,832  

EQM Midstream Partners LP

   

6.500%, 07/01/271

    20,000       21,004  

EQT Corp.

   

7.875%, 02/01/259

    60,000       66,834  

Exelon Corp.

   

3.400%, 04/15/26

    1,000,000       1,117,151  

Expedia Group, Inc.

   

3.800%, 02/15/28

    280,000       281,348  

Exterran Energy Solutions, LP/EES Finance Corp

   

8.125%, 05/01/25

    95,000       80,146  

Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.

   

5.625%, 02/01/261,10

    45,000       11,090  

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

2.610%, 10/15/30

    225,000       238,936  

4.227%, 03/19/40

    210,000       249,863  

Falabella (Chile)

   

3.750%, 04/30/23

    300,000       313,093  

FedEx Corp.

   

4.750%, 11/15/45

    195,000       241,296  

Fermaca Enterprises S de RL de CV (Mexico)

   

6.375%, 03/30/381

    211,834       233,018  

Fideicomiso PA Pacifico Tres (Colombia)

   

8.250%, 01/15/35

    200,000       234,502  

Flex Acquisition Co, Inc.

   

6.875%, 01/15/251

    125,000       123,281  

Ford Motor Co.

   

7.450%, 07/16/31

    80,000       95,450  

9.000%, 04/22/25

    35,000       41,214  

Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, GMTN

   

4.389%, 01/08/26

    200,000       201,782  

5.750%, 02/01/21

    200,000       201,935  

frontdoor, Inc.

   

6.750%, 08/15/261

    150,000       160,500  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Frontier Communications Corp.

   

5.875%, 10/15/271

    $20,000       $20,425  

7.125%, 01/15/2310

    55,000       21,278  

8.500%, 04/15/2010

    30,000       12,000  

8.500%, 04/01/261,10

    45,000       45,326  

FTS International, Inc.

   

6.250%, 05/01/2210

    62,000       17,670  

Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)

   

4.625%, 02/15/271

    125,000       122,187  

Gates Global LLC/Gates Corp.

   

6.250%, 01/15/261

    80,000       82,334  

GCI LLC

   

4.750%, 10/15/281

    60,000       62,044  

General Electric Co., MTN

   

5.875%, 01/14/38

    245,000              294,741  

General Motors Financial Co, Inc.

   

(3 month LIBOR + 0.990%), 1.224%, 01/05/234

    690,000       683,385  

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc/Greeneden Lux 3 Sarl/Greeneden US Ho

   

10.000%, 11/30/241

    220,000       232,419  

Geopark, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

6.500%, 09/21/24

    600,000       565,500  

GFL Environmental, Inc. (Canada)

   

3.750%, 08/01/251

    40,000       40,075  

5.125%, 12/15/261

    95,000       99,897  

8.500%, 05/01/271

    33,000       36,032  

Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes, S.A. (Brazil)

   

4.875%, 01/22/301

    200,000       198,352  

GNL Quintero SA (Chile)

   

4.634%, 07/31/29

    250,000       271,625  

Gogo Intermediate Holdings LLC/Gogo Finance Co., Inc.

   

9.875%, 05/01/241

    90,000       94,894  

Golden Entertainment, Inc.

   

7.625%, 04/15/261

    65,000       65,193  

Golden Nugget, Inc.

   

6.750%, 10/15/241

    120,000       101,762  

8.750%, 10/01/251,2

    30,000       24,656  

Gran Tierra Energy International Holdings, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

6.250%, 02/15/25

    1,126,000       396,915  

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.

   

7.750%, 05/23/271

    200,000       65,502  

Gray Television, Inc.

   

7.000%, 05/15/271

    90,000       97,200  

Griffon Corp.

   

5.750%, 03/01/28

    75,000       77,906  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

   

4.000%, 08/15/281

    20,000       20,050  

GrubHub Holdings, Inc.

   

5.500%, 07/01/271

    45,000       46,856  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Grupo Idesa, S.A. de CV PIK (Mexico)

   

10.125%, 05/22/261,6

    $404,000       $226,240  

GTT Communications, Inc.

   

7.875%, 12/31/241

    60,000       30,225  

Gulfport Energy Corp.

   

6.375%, 05/15/25

    100,000       55,750  

GW Honos Security Corp. (Canada)

   

8.750%, 05/15/251

    95,000       94,821  

Halliburton Co.

   

2.920%, 03/01/302

    140,000              136,184  

HCA, Inc.

   

4.125%, 06/15/29

    230,000       261,004  

Health Care Service Corp A Mutual

   

Legal Reserve Co.

   

3.200%, 06/01/501

    70,000       71,699  

Hess Midstream Operations LP

   

5.125%, 06/15/281

    40,000       39,838  

5.625%, 02/15/261

    85,000       85,159  

Hexion, Inc.

   

7.875%, 07/15/271

    55,000       57,166  

H-Food Holdings LLC/Hearthside

   

Finance Co., Inc.

   

8.500%, 06/01/261

    90,000       90,137  

Hilcorp Energy I, LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.

   

6.250%, 11/01/281

    105,000       96,550  

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

   

4.375%, 09/15/271

    60,000       62,175  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.

   

5.375%, 05/01/251

    5,000       5,172  

5.750%, 05/01/281

    5,000       5,250  

The Home Depot, Inc.

   

3.900%, 06/15/47

    190,000       229,735  

Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.

   

5.500%, 08/01/271

    200,000       213,162  

Hyundai Capital America

   

1.800%, 10/15/251

    35,000       34,952  

2.650%, 02/10/251

    465,000       480,686  

IAA, Inc.

   

5.500%, 06/15/271

    115,000       121,109  

iHeartCommunications, Inc.

   

5.250%, 08/15/271

    50,000       49,438  

8.375%, 05/01/27

    15,000       14,656  

Illuminate Buyer LLC/Illuminate Holdings IV, Inc.

   

9.000%, 07/01/281

    55,000       58,919  

Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)

   

3.500%, 07/26/261

    290,000       314,276  

Indian Oil Corp., Ltd. (India)

   

5.750%, 08/01/23

    300,000       327,437  

Indigo Natural Resources LLC

   

6.875%, 02/15/261

    55,000       54,175  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Ingevity Corp.

   

3.875%, 11/01/281

    $75,000       $76,281  

Installed Building Products, Inc.

   

5.750%, 02/01/281

    85,000       89,871  

Intelligent Packaging, Ltd. Finco, Inc. / Intelligent Packaging, Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada)

   

6.000%, 09/15/281,8

    35,000       35,678  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA (Luxembourg)

   

5.500%, 08/01/2310

    85,000       50,044  

8.500%, 10/15/241,10

    80,000       49,600  

The Interpublic Group of Cos, Inc.

   

5.400%, 10/01/48

    350,000       423,638  

IRB Holding Corp.

   

6.750%, 02/15/261

    110,000              110,412  

7.000%, 06/15/251

    45,000       48,038  

Jaguar Holding Co. II / PPD Development LP

   

5.000%, 06/15/281

    35,000       36,525  

JBS USA LUX, S.A./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

   

5.750%, 06/15/251

    15,000       15,458  

JBS USA LUX, S.A./JBS USA Food Co./JBS USA Finance, Inc.

   

5.500%, 01/15/301

    35,000       38,106  

6.500%, 04/15/291

    65,000       73,133  

JD.com, Inc. (Cayman Islands)

   

3.375%, 01/14/30

    700,000       755,108  

JELD-WEN, Inc.

   

4.625%, 12/15/251

    115,000       116,857  

KAR Auction Services, Inc.

   

5.125%, 06/01/251

    160,000       161,400  

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc.

   

7.875%, 07/31/231,2

    15,000       15,055  

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.

   

3.800%, 05/01/50

    165,000       187,857  

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P., MTN

   

6.950%, 01/15/38

    355,000       457,072  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.

   

5.000%, 07/15/35

    80,000       92,153  

5.200%, 07/15/45

    225,000       248,738  

Kraton Polymers LLC/Kraton Polymers Capital Corp.

   

7.000%, 04/15/251

    85,000       87,816  

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

   

6.500%, 11/30/251

    90,000       94,153  

The Kroger Co.

   

3.400%, 04/15/22

    220,000       228,215  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc.

   

9.000%, 08/15/231

    80,000       81,150  

Lam Research Corp

   

2.875%, 06/15/50

    250,000       256,439  

Latam Finance, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

6.875%, 04/11/2410

    500,000       168,250  

7.000%, 03/01/261,10

    500,000       170,000  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

LifePoint Health, Inc.

   

4.375%, 02/15/271

    $80,000       $79,377  

6.750%, 04/15/251

    40,000       42,400  

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

   

5.625%, 03/15/261

    180,000       172,170  

6.500%, 05/15/271

    35,000       37,495  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

4.700%, 05/15/46

    344,000       465,940  

Logan Merger Sub, Inc.

   

5.500%, 09/01/271

    30,000       30,450  

LTF Merger Sub, Inc.

   

8.500%, 06/15/231

    120,000              108,900  

M/I Homes, Inc.

   

4.950%, 02/01/28

    70,000       72,669  

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

   

5.125%, 12/15/26

    410,000       469,301  

Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc./ILG LLC

   

6.500%, 09/15/26

    125,000       128,965  

Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

4.200%, 06/22/23

    440,000       476,239  

Masonite International Corp. (Canada)

   

5.750%, 09/15/261

    145,000       152,041  

Match Group Holdings II LLC

   

4.625%, 06/01/281

    30,000       31,117  

Mattamy Group Corp. (Canada)

   

4.625%, 03/01/301

    75,000       76,254  

McDonald’s Corp.

   

3.600%, 07/01/30

    230,000       265,612  

4.450%, 03/01/47

    245,000       300,292  

Medco Bell Pte, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

6.375%, 01/30/271

    200,000       177,100  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada)

   

7.125%, 02/01/271

    120,000       108,268  

MEGlobal Canada ULC (Canada)

   

5.000%, 05/18/251

    500,000       545,603  

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

3.400%, 03/07/29

    445,000       514,694  

MGM Resorts International

   

5.750%, 06/15/252

    46,000       47,869  

6.750%, 05/01/25

    80,000       84,278  

Micron Technology, Inc.

   

2.497%, 04/24/23

    180,000       187,428  

Mileage Plus Holdings LLC / Mileage Plus Intellectual Property Assets, Ltd.

   

6.500%, 06/20/271

    65,000       67,803  

Mondelez International, Inc.

   

1.500%, 05/04/25

    175,000       179,896  

1.875%, 10/15/32

    265,000       261,782  

Moss Creek Resources Holdings, Inc.

   

7.500%, 01/15/261

    80,000       40,000  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC

   

5.750%, 11/01/281

    $120,000       $117,750  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc.

   

4.750%, 09/15/29

    55,000       57,740  

Nabors Industries, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

7.250%, 01/15/261

    60,000       23,513  

NCL Corp., Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

3.625%, 12/15/241

    90,000       63,187  

NetApp, Inc.

   

1.875%, 06/22/25

    255,000              263,606  

Newell Brands, Inc.

   

4.875%, 06/01/25

    30,000       32,522  

Newfield Exploration Co.

   

5.625%, 07/01/24

    50,000       48,412  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

   

5.625%, 07/15/271

    60,000       62,644  

NGL Energy Partners LP / NGL Energy Finance Corp.

   

7.500%, 04/15/262

    50,000       25,793  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   

5.150%, 05/01/40

    335,000       448,948  

Novelis Corp.

   

4.750%, 01/30/301

    40,000       40,640  

NuStar Logistics LP

   

6.000%, 06/01/26

    100,000       98,921  

Nutrien, Ltd. (Canada)

   

4.200%, 04/01/29

    425,000       501,566  

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC/NXP USA, Inc. (Netherlands)

   

3.875%, 06/18/261

    190,000       213,663  

OAS Finance, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

(U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 8.186%), 8.875%, 11/30/201,5,10,11

    400,000       3,000  

(U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 8.186%), 8.875%, 11/30/205,10,11

    600,000       4,500  

Oasis Petroleum, Inc.

   

6.250%, 05/01/261,10

    65,000       14,300  

6.875%, 03/15/2210

    50,000       9,925  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   

2.700%, 08/15/22

    69,000       63,911  

3.500%, 08/15/29

    135,000       97,613  

6.625%, 09/01/30

    95,000       83,391  

8.000%, 07/15/25

    40,000       39,075  

ONEOK, Inc.

   

3.400%, 09/01/29

    150,000       145,984  

ONGC Videsh Vankorneft Pte, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

2.875%, 01/27/22

    200,000       202,241  

ONGC Videsh, Ltd. (India)

   

3.750%, 05/07/23

    200,000       208,217  

Ooredoo International Finance, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

3.250%, 02/21/23

    600,000       627,268  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Oracle Corp.

   

3.850%, 04/01/60

    $315,000       $357,593  

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. / Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, S.A.

   

7.250%, 02/01/281

    95,000       99,453  

7.375%, 06/01/251

    10,000       10,569  

Owens Corning

   

4.400%, 01/30/48

    210,000       232,984  

Packaging Corp of America

   

3.400%, 12/15/27

    225,000       249,045  

Par Petroleum LLC/Par Petroleum Finance Corp.

   

7.750%, 12/15/251

    110,000       89,501  

Parkland Corp. (Canada)

   

5.875%, 07/15/271

    95,000       98,226  

Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp.

   

5.625%, 10/15/271

    110,000              117,177  

PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp.

   

6.000%, 02/15/281

    45,000       17,466  

Peabody Energy Corp.

   

6.000%, 03/31/221

    80,000       36,750  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

   

5.625%, 01/15/271,2

    120,000       122,886  

Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP/PTL Finance Corp.

   

4.200%, 04/01/271

    245,000       275,214  

Performance Food Group, Inc.

   

5.500%, 10/15/271

    115,000       118,085  

Peru LNG Srl (Peru)

   

5.375%, 03/22/30

    600,000       461,136  

PetSmart, Inc.

   

5.875%, 06/01/251

    61,000       62,029  

7.125%, 03/15/231

    60,000       59,325  

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

   

5.875%, 09/30/271

    70,000       74,034  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

   

1.900%, 08/15/30

    275,000       257,628  

POSCO (South Korea)

   

2.375%, 11/12/22

    200,000       205,064  

2.375%, 01/17/23

    500,000       512,727  

Post Holdings, Inc.

   

4.625%, 04/15/301

    100,000       102,750  

5.500%, 12/15/291

    25,000       27,001  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC / Prime Finance, Inc.

   

3.375%, 08/31/271

    35,000       33,819  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.

   

6.250%, 01/15/281

    60,000       60,713  

The Providence Service Corp.

   

5.875%, 11/15/251,8

    40,000       40,775  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

PSA Treasury Pte Ltd. (Singapore)

   

2.125%, 09/05/29

    $400,000       $414,853  

PTTEP Treasury Center Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

   

2.587%, 06/10/271

    200,000       206,805  

QEP Resources, Inc.

   

5.250%, 05/01/23

    75,000       59,737  

5.625%, 03/01/26

    75,000       47,775  

Radiate Holdco LLC / Radiate Finance, Inc.

   

4.500%, 09/15/261

    50,000       50,375  

6.500%, 09/15/281

    15,000       15,488  

Radiology Partners, Inc.

   

9.250%, 02/01/281,2

    85,000       90,821  

Rattler Midstream LP

   

5.625%, 07/15/251

    45,000       46,322  

Reliance Industries, Ltd. (India)

   

5.400%, 02/14/22

    250,000       263,074  

Resideo Funding, Inc.

   

6.125%, 11/01/261

    95,000       91,912  

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc/Reynolds Group Issuer LLC/Reynolds Group Issuer Lu

   

4.000%, 10/15/271,2

    35,000       35,569  

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

   

8.875%, 03/01/231

    55,000       37,675  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

   

1.750%, 02/15/31

    560,000              552,139  

Royalty Pharma PLC (United Kingdom)

   

3.300%, 09/02/401

    265,000       260,105  

Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC

   

5.000%, 03/15/27

    210,000       235,755  

Sabre GLBL, Inc.

   

9.250%, 04/15/251

    35,000       38,631  

SBA Tower Trust

   

3.168%, 04/11/221

    400,000       404,934  

Schlumberger Investment, S.A. (Luxembourg)

   

2.650%, 06/26/30

    115,000       115,725  

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

   

6.875%, 10/01/261

    90,000       95,270  

Science Applications International Corp.

   

4.875%, 04/01/281

    35,000       36,725  

Scientific Games International, Inc.

   

5.000%, 10/15/251

    115,000       115,575  

8.250%, 03/15/261

    45,000       45,639  

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

   

4.500%, 10/15/29

    85,000       90,581  

Scripps Escrow, Inc.

   

5.875%, 07/15/271

    60,000       58,425  

SEG Holding LLC / SEG Finance Corp.

   

5.625%, 10/15/281

    95,000       97,023  

Select Medical Corp.

   

6.250%, 08/15/261

    175,000       184,894  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Shire Acquisitions Investments (Ireland)

   

2.875%, 09/23/23

    $435,000       $461,685  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   

4.125%, 02/01/28

    110,000       114,532  

Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2018, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

2.700%, 05/13/301

    1,100,000       1,146,585  

Six Flags Entertainment Corp.

   

4.875%, 07/31/241

    125,000       116,359  

Six Flags Theme Parks, Inc.

   

7.000%, 07/01/251,2

    45,000       47,728  

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

   

4.250%, 02/01/271

    455,000       495,650  

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA (Chile)

   

4.375%, 01/28/25

    200,000       218,271  

Southwest Airlines Co.

   

4.750%, 05/04/23

    260,000       278,665  

Spectrum Brands, Inc.

   

5.000%, 10/01/291

    75,000       79,687  

Staples, Inc.

   

7.500%, 04/15/261

    65,000       60,884  

10.750%, 04/15/271

    25,000       19,906  

Stars Group Holdings BV/Stars Group US Co-Borrower LLC (Netherlands)

   

7.000%, 07/15/261

    135,000       142,965  

Stevens Holding Co, Inc.

   

6.125%, 10/01/261

    110,000       117,954  

SunCoke Energy Partners LP/SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp.

   

7.500%, 06/15/251

    125,000       112,109  

Sunoco Logistics Partners Operations LP

   

3.900%, 07/15/26

    1,000,000             1,030,917  

Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp.

   

5.500%, 02/15/26

    120,000       120,652  

6.000%, 04/15/27

    60,000       62,098  

Switch, Ltd.

   

3.750%, 09/15/281

    35,000       35,109  

Sydney Airport Finance Co. Pty, Ltd. (Australia)

   

3.375%, 04/30/251

    990,000       1,053,172  

Syngenta Finance, N.V. (Netherlands)

   

5.676%, 04/24/48

    400,000       438,904  

Sysco Corp.

   

3.300%, 02/15/50

    420,000       397,519  

Targa Resources Partners LP / Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.

   

4.875%, 02/01/311

    100,000       97,741  

Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Partners Finance Corp.

   

6.500%, 07/15/27

    60,000       63,000  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Target Corp.

   

3.375%, 04/15/29

    $470,000       $546,461  

Tecnoglass, Inc. (Cayman Islands)

   

8.200%, 01/31/22

    200,000       206,705  

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC (Canada)

   

4.875%, 06/01/271

    75,000       76,547  

6.500%, 10/15/271,2

    60,000       59,784  

Tempur Sealy International Inc.

   

5.500%, 06/15/26

    194,000       201,999  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

2.390%, 06/03/301

    700,000       708,626  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

   

4.875%, 01/01/261

    110,000       111,724  

5.125%, 11/01/271

    45,000       46,449  

6.125%, 10/01/281

    105,000       102,178  

6.250%, 02/01/271

    120,000       124,764  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.

   

8.875%, 12/15/271

    30,000       30,724  

Tervita Corp. (Canada)

   

7.625%, 12/01/211

    105,000       101,062  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

1.750%, 05/04/30

    140,000       143,031  

The Hillman Group, Inc.

   

6.375%, 07/15/221

    45,000       44,596  

Titan Acquisition, Ltd. / Titan Co-Borrower LLC (Canada)

   

7.750%, 04/15/261

    30,000       30,000  

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

   

1.500%, 02/15/261

    55,000       55,473  

3.500%, 04/15/251

    245,000       268,669  

TransDigm, Inc.

   

5.500%, 11/15/27

    70,000       68,379  

6.250%, 03/15/261

    120,000              125,251  

6.375%, 06/15/26

    90,000       89,917  

8.000%, 12/15/251

    20,000       21,645  

Transocean Poseidon, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

6.875%, 02/01/271

    105,000       79,012  

Transocean Proteus, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)

   

6.250%, 12/01/241

    91,000       80,535  

Transocean, Inc. (Cayman Islands)

   

11.500%, 01/30/271

    27,000       8,977  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.

   

6.625%, 11/01/251

    80,000       79,692  

Triumph Group, Inc.

   

6.250%, 09/15/241

    35,000       30,293  

7.750%, 08/15/252

    53,000       34,384  

Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc.

   

6.750%, 06/01/271

    135,000       136,951  

Uber Technologies, Inc.

   

7.500%, 09/15/271

    40,000       41,860  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 15.2% (continued)

   

Uber Technologies, Inc.

   

8.000%, 11/01/261

    $75,000       $79,172  

United Natural Foods, Inc.

   

6.750%, 10/15/281

    55,000       55,756  

United Rentals North America Inc.

   

3.875%, 02/15/31

    10,000       10,119  

United Rentals North America, Inc.

   

5.250%, 01/15/30

    20,000       21,713  

Univision Communications, Inc.

   

6.625%, 06/01/271

    55,000       55,722  

Upjohn, Inc.

   

1.650%, 06/22/251

    150,000       153,316  

UPL Corp, Ltd. (Mauritius)

   

3.250%, 10/13/21

    1,100,000       1,112,295  

US Foods, Inc.

   

6.250%, 04/15/251

    5,000       5,232  

USA Compression Partners LP/USA Compression Finance Corp.

   

6.875%, 09/01/27

    120,000       120,828  

Vedanta Resources Finance II PLC (United Kingdom)

   

9.250%, 04/23/261

    200,000       125,600  

Vedanta Resources, Ltd. (United Kingdom)

   

6.125%, 08/09/24

    1,800,000       1,058,051  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

4.400%, 11/01/34

    425,000       524,683  

Verscend Escrow Corp.

   

9.750%, 08/15/261

    148,000       159,377  

Vertical US Newco, Inc.

   

5.250%, 07/15/271

    200,000       206,215  

ViaSat, Inc.

   

6.500%, 07/15/281,2

    70,000       72,383  

Viking Cruises, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

5.875%, 09/15/271

    150,000       117,281  

13.000%, 05/15/251

    25,000       28,359  

Vine Oil & Gas LP/Vine Oil & Gas Finance Corp.

   

8.750%, 04/15/231,2

    30,000       22,500  

Viper Energy Partners LP

   

5.375%, 11/01/271

    75,000       76,679  

Vizient, Inc.

   

6.250%, 05/15/271

    70,000       74,274  

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC

   

4.250%, 11/13/231

    245,000       269,331  

Waste Pro USA, Inc.

   

5.500%, 02/15/261

    75,000       75,968  

Weatherford International, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   

11.000%, 12/01/241

    4,000       2,377  

West Street Merger Sub, Inc.

   

6.375%, 09/01/251

    105,000       106,772  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Western Midstream Operating LP

   

4.100%, 02/01/259

    $70,000       $66,060  

5.050%, 02/01/309

    75,000       71,250  

The William Carter Co.

   

5.625%, 03/15/271

    100,000       105,125  

Wolverine Escrow LLC

   

9.000%, 11/15/261

    50,000       38,235  

WPX Energy, Inc.

   

4.500%, 01/15/30

    40,000       38,460  

5.250%, 10/15/27

    85,000       85,391  

5.875%, 06/15/28

    50,000       51,189  

WRKCo, Inc.

   

3.750%, 03/15/25

    430,000       478,469  

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   

4.375%, 08/15/281

    60,000       59,748  

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   

3.625%, 03/15/31

    55,000       54,106  

4.750%, 01/15/301

    75,000       80,566  

7.750%, 04/01/251

    35,000       38,490  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.

   

4.000%, 03/01/271

    85,000       83,538  

6.125%, 03/01/281

    35,000       35,366  

Total Industrials

      76,278,765  

Utilities - 3.7%

   

AES Andres BV/Dominican Power Partners/Empresa Generadora de Electricidad It (Netherlands)

   

7.950%, 05/11/26

    200,000       203,252  

AES Andres/Dominican Power Partners/Empresa Generadora De Electricidad IT (Netherlands)

   

7.950%, 05/11/261

    1,000,000       1,016,260  

AES Gener SA (Chile)

   

(6.350% to 04/07/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 4.917%), 6.350%, 10/07/791,3,4

    200,000       201,825  

(7.125% to 07/06/24 then USD Swap 5 year + 4.644%), 7.125%, 03/26/791,3,4

    900,000       932,032  

AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL (Panama)

   

4.375%, 05/31/301

    350,000       371,329  

American Electric Power Co, Inc. Series F

   

2.950%, 12/15/22

    1,300,000       1,359,404  

American Water Capital Corp.

   

3.400%, 03/01/25

    775,000       855,499  

Arizona Public Service Co.

   

3.350%, 05/15/50

    175,000       193,187  

The Brooklyn Union Gas Co.

   

4.487%, 03/04/491

    390,000       486,480  

Calpine Corp.

   

4.500%, 02/15/281

    55,000       56,045  

4.625%, 02/01/291

    20,000       20,224  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Utilities - 3.7% (continued)

   

Calpine Corp.

   

5.125%, 03/15/281

    $35,000       $36,138  

Clearway Energy Operating LLC

   

4.750%, 03/15/281

    75,000       78,914  

DTE Energy Co.

   

2.950%, 03/01/30

    1,000,000       1,082,094  

Duke Energy Corp.

   

3.950%, 08/15/47

    350,000       407,680  

Duke Energy Progress LLC

   

4.150%, 12/01/44

    290,000       354,478  

Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc.

   

3.616%, 08/01/271

    1,000,000       1,076,294  

The East Ohio Gas Co.

   

3.000%, 06/15/501

    275,000       278,592  

Empresa Electrica Angamos SA (Chile)

   

4.875%, 05/25/29

    305,175       303,594  

Empresa Electrica Guacolda SA (Chile)

   

4.560%, 04/30/25

    800,000       642,204  

Engie Energia Chile SA (Chile)

   

4.500%, 01/29/25

    550,000       606,230  

Entergy Corp.

   

2.800%, 06/15/30

    145,000       156,351  

Essential Utilities, Inc.

   

2.704%, 04/15/30

    205,000       217,111  

Eversource Energy

   

Series R

   

1.650%, 08/15/30

    275,000       268,691  

FirstEnergy Corp.

   

Series B

   

2.250%, 09/01/30

    75,000       70,820  

Georgia Power Co.

   

Series A

   

2.200%, 09/15/24

    440,000       462,321  

ITC Holdings Corp.

   

3.250%, 06/30/26

    1,000,000       1,112,205  

Korea East-West Power Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

   

1.750%, 05/06/251

    200,000       206,781  

LLPL Capital Pte, Ltd. (Singapore)

   

6.875%, 02/04/391

    187,800       215,903  

Minejesa Capital BV (Netherlands)

   

5.625%, 08/10/37

    200,000       207,859  

Monongahela Power Co.

   

5.400%, 12/15/431

    165,000       217,457  

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.

   

2.250%, 06/01/30

    1,000,000       1,035,372  

3.550%, 05/01/27

    200,000       224,740  

NiSource, Inc.

   

3.600%, 05/01/30

    150,000       170,635  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC

   

3.100%, 09/15/49

    $425,000       $464,796  

Pampa Energia SA (Argentina)

   

7.500%, 01/24/27

    550,000       383,281  

9.125%, 04/15/29

    150,000       109,500  

PG&E Corp.

   

5.000%, 07/01/28

    30,000       30,116  

Pike Corp.

   

5.500%, 09/01/281

    65,000       66,639  

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

   

1.300%, 06/15/25

    255,000       259,252  

PSEG Power LLC

   

3.850%, 06/01/23

    340,000       366,703  

State Grid Overseas Investment 2013, Ltd. (Virgin Islands, British)

   

3.125%, 05/22/23

    400,000       421,398  

State Grid Overseas Investment 2016, Ltd., EMTN

   

(Virgin Islands, British)

   

1.000%, 08/05/25

    200,000       198,243  

Stoneway Capital Corp. (Canada)

   

10.000%, 03/01/2710

    797,025       280,951  

Superior Plus LP/Superior General Partner, Inc. (Canada)

   

7.000%, 07/15/261

    170,000       182,385  

Transelec SA (Chile)

   

4.625%, 07/26/231

    300,000       323,816  

Total Utilities

      18,215,081  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes

   

(Cost $132,616,091)

      133,075,054  

Asset-Backed Securities - 9.9%

   

AASET US, Ltd.

   

Series 2018-1A, Class A

   

3.844%, 01/16/381

    513,749       470,239  

Adams Mill CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-1A, Class D1

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.737%, 07/15/261,4

    250,000       237,235  

AIMCO CLO Series

   

Series 2018-AA, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.550%), 2.768%, 04/17/311,4

    500,000       464,224  

ALM VII R, Ltd.

   

Series 2013-7RA, Class CR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.040%), 4.277%, 10/15/281,4

    1,000,000       995,022  

Apidos CLO XII

   

Series 2013-12A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.600%), 2.837%, 04/15/311,4

    500,000       442,607  

Atrium IX

   

Series 9A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.600%), 3.856%, 05/28/301,4

    1,000,000       968,204  
   
 

 

 

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

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     Amount     Value  

Asset-Backed Securities - 9.9%

   

(continued)

   

Babson CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2015-2A, Class DR (3 month LIBOR + 2.950%), 3.168%, 10/20/301,4

    $500,000       $462,376  

Series 2015-IA, Class DR (3 month LIBOR + 2.600%), 2.818%, 01/20/311,4

    500,000       460,256  

Barings CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2017-1A, Class D (3 month LIBOR + 3.600%), 3.818%, 07/18/291,4

    1,000,000       977,088  

Series 2018-1A, Class C (3 month LIBOR + 2.600%), 2.837%, 04/15/311,4

    350,000       310,126  

Series 2018-3A, Class D (3 month LIBOR + 2.900%), 3.118%, 07/20/291,4

    500,000       452,728  

Series 2019-1A, Class D (3 month LIBOR + 3.850%), 4.087%, 04/15/311,4

    500,000       493,567  

Series 2019-2A, Class C (3 month LIBOR + 3.850%), 4.087%, 04/15/311,4

    500,000       496,278  

Beechwood Park CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1A, Class D1 (3 month LIBOR + 4.100%), 4.318%, 01/17/331,4

    1,000,000       1,000,112  

Blackbird Capital Aircraft Lease Securitization, Ltd.

   

Series 2016-1A, Class B 5.682%, 12/16/411,9

    770,833       561,114  

BlueMountain CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2013-1A, Class CR (3 month LIBOR + 4.150%), 4.368%, 01/20/291,4

    1,000,000       909,468  

CAL Funding IV, Ltd.

   

Series 2020-1A, Class A 2.220%, 09/25/451

    992,917       996,205  

Canyon Capital CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-1A, Class CR (3 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.964%, 01/30/311,4

    500,000       439,024  

Series 2017-1A, Class D (3 month LIBOR + 3.600%), 3.837%, 07/15/301,4

    500,000       491,129  

Castlelake Aircraft Structured Trust

   

Series 2019-1A, Class A 3.967%, 04/15/391

    413,595       383,740  

CBAM, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-10A, Class B (3 month LIBOR + 2.050%), 2.268%, 04/20/321,4

    500,000       500,007  

CIFC Funding, Ltd.

   

Series 2015-4A, Class CR (3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.218%, 10/20/271,4

    1,000,000       995,957  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

CLI Funding VI LLC

   

Series 2019-1A, Class A

   

3.710%, 05/18/441

    $429,537       $436,647  

Cook Park CLO Ltd.

   

Series 2018-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.600%), 2.818%, 04/17/301,4

    750,000       677,502  

Dorchester Park CLO DAC

   

Series 2015-1A, Class ER

   

(3 month LIBOR + 5.000%), 5.218%,

   

04/20/281,4

    500,000       444,752  

Dryden 40 Senior Loan Fund

   

Series 2015-40A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.100%), 3.380%, 08/15/311,4

    500,000       480,129  

Dryden 43 Senior Loan Fund

   

Series 2016-43A, Class DRR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.550%), 3.768%, 07/20/291,4

    500,000       491,104  

Dryden 57 CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2018-57A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.550%), 2.830%, 05/15/311,4

    500,000       448,834  

Elmwood CLO II, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-2A, Class B

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.100%), 2.318%, 04/20/311,4

    500,000       500,276  

GAIA Aviation, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1, Class A

   

3.967%, 12/15/441,9

    367,394       331,477  

Gilbert Park CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2017-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.950%), 3.187%, 10/15/301,4

    500,000       483,369  

Series 2017-1A, Class E

   

(3 month LIBOR + 6.400%), 6.637%, 10/15/301,4

    1,000,000       931,499  

Global SC Finance II SRL

   

Series 2014-1A, Class A1 3.190%, 07/17/291

    515,625       515,645  

Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding, Ltd.

   

Series 2013-2A, Class C

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.700%), 2.914%, 08/01/251,4

    250,000       247,173  

Highbridge Loan Management, Ltd.

   

Series 4A-2014, Class A2R

   

(3 month LIBOR + 1.500%), 1.722%, 01/28/301,4

    1,000,000       971,187  

Horizon Aircraft Finance III, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-2, Class A

   

3.425%, 11/15/391

    965,772       905,091  

Invitation Homes Trust

   

Series 2018-SFR1, Class C

   

(1 month LIBOR + 1.250%), 1.397%,

   

03/17/371,4

    1,745,000       1,750,445  

Series 2018-SFR1, Class D

   

(1 month LIBOR + 1.450%), 1.597%, 03/17/371,4

    1,150,000       1,151,306  

JOL Air, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1, Class A

   

3.967%, 04/15/441

    891,010       849,476  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Asset-Backed Securities - 9.9%

   

(continued)

   

LCM XIV, L.P.

   

Series 14A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.968%, 07/20/311,4

    $500,000       $435,370  

LCM XVIII L.P.

   

Series 19A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.450%), 3.687%, 07/15/271,4

    1,000,000       947,510  

MACH 1 Cayman, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1, Class A

   

3.474%, 10/15/391

    1,843,750       1,761,468  

Madison Park Funding XIV, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-14A, Class DRR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.950%), 3.166%, 10/22/301,4

    500,000       475,091  

Madison Park Funding XV, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-15A, Class CR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.450%), 3.667%, 01/27/261,4

    500,000       495,106  

Magnetite XXII, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-22A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.650%), 3.887%, 04/15/311,4

    750,000       750,391  

Mosaic Solar Loan Trust

   

Series 2018-1A, Class A

   

4.010%, 06/22/431

    887,550       946,019  

Mosaic Solar Loans LLC

   

Series 2017-1A, Class A

   

4.450%, 06/20/421

    388,131       417,147  

Myers Park CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2018-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.050%), 3.268%, 10/20/301,4

    1,000,000       958,278  

Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO, 27 Ltd.

   

Series 2018-27A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.600%), 2.837%, 01/15/301,4

    500,000       469,550  

Octagon Investment Partners 27, Ltd.

   

Series 2016-1A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.950%), 3.187%, 07/15/301,4

    500,000       449,442  

Octagon Investment Partners 30, Ltd.

   

Series 2017-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 6.200%), 6.418%, 03/17/301,4

    250,000       217,815  

Octagon Investment Partners XV, Ltd.

   

Series 2013-1A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.700%), 3.918%, 07/19/301,4

    1,000,000       959,632  

Octagon Investment Partners XVI, Ltd.

   

Series 2013-1A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.218%, 07/17/301,4

    500,000       451,373  

Octagon Investment Partners XXI, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-1A, Class CRR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.950%), 4.215%, 02/14/311,4

    500,000       496,773  

Octagon Investment Partners XXII, Ltd.

   

Series 2014-1A, Class ERR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 5.450%), 5.666%, 01/22/301,4

    500,000       420,935  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Octagon Investment Partners30, Ltd.

   

Series 2017-1A, Class C

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.718%, 03/17/301,4

    $500,000       $476,385  

OHA Credit Funding 1, Ltd.

   

Series 2018-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.050%), 3.268%, 10/20/301,4

    500,000       479,335  

OHA Credit Funding 5, Ltd.

   

Series 2020-5A, Class E

   

(3 month LIBOR + 6.250%), 6.468%, 04/18/331,4

    500,000       466,151  

Pretium Mortgage Credit Partners I LLC

   

Series 2020-NPL1, Class A2

   

3.967%, 05/27/591,9

    2,600,000       2,522,694  

Primose Funding LLC

   

Series 2019-1A,

   

4.475%, 07/30/491

    990,000       1,024,779  

Sprite 2017-1, Ltd.

   

Series 2017-1, Class A

   

4.250%, 12/15/371

    322,192       284,736  

Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC

   

Series 2019-1A, Class A2

   

4.540%, 02/25/441

    737,500       785,627  

START Ireland

   

Series 2019-1, Class A

   

4.089%, 03/15/441

    329,827       314,617  

Textainer Marine Containers VII, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1A, Class A

   

3.960%, 04/20/441

    660,000       671,098  

Trinity Rail Leasing 2010 LLC

   

Series 2010-1A, Class A

   

5.194%, 10/16/401

    863,941       907,553  

VB-S1 Issuer LLC

   

Series 2018-1A, Class D

   

4.122%, 02/15/481

    1,500,000       1,532,874  

Series 2020-1A, Class C2

   

3.031%, 06/15/501

    500,000       520,481  

VERDE CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2019-1A, Class D

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.800%), 4.037%, 04/15/321,4

    500,000       487,494  

VOLT LXXXVII LLC

   

Series 2020-NPL3, Class A1A

   

2.981%, 02/25/501,9

    532,902       533,786  

Voya CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2015-2A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.950%), 3.159%, 07/23/271,4

    500,000       457,968  

WAVE LLC

   

Series 2019-1, Class A

   

3.597%, 09/15/441

    1,415,942       1,328,118  

Westcott Park CLO, Ltd.

   

Series 2016-1A, Class DR

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.468%, 07/20/281,4

    1,000,000       969,150  

Total Asset-Backed Securities

   

(Cost $51,317,216)

      49,537,364  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.4%

 

 

Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2019-C, Class A

   

3.950%, 10/25/581,4

    $2,598,256       $2,612,539  

Alternative Loan Trust

   

Series 2007-18CB, Class 2A17

   

6.000%, 08/25/37

    35,280       30,598  

Series 2007-23CB, Class A3
(1 month LIBOR + 0.500%), 0.649%, 09/25/374

    159,829       61,679  

Series 2007-23CB, Class A4
(6.500% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 6.500%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 6.351%, 09/25/374,12

    152,610       49,700  

Series 2007-J2, Class 2A1
6.000%, 07/25/37

    99,212       100,707  

Banc of America Funding Trust

   

Series 2006-B, Class 7A1

   

3.564%, 03/20/364

    176,761       160,487  

BANK

   

Series 2020-BN28, Class AS

   

2.140%, 03/15/63

    524,000       532,568  

Series 2020-BN28, Class B

   

2.344%, 03/15/63

    524,000       532,836  

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust

   

Series 2007-A, Class 1A5

   

6.101%, 05/28/379

    69,078       71,940  

BBCMS Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2017-DELC, Class C
(1 month LIBOR + 1.200%), 1.348%, 08/15/361,4

    132,000       123,421  

Series 2017-DELC, Class D
(1 month LIBOR + 1.700%), 1.848%, 08/15/361,4

    150,000       137,976  

Series 2017-DELC, Class E
(1 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.648%, 08/15/361,4

    302,000       273,407  

Series 2017-DELC, Class F
(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.648%, 08/15/361,4

    301,000       272,759  

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust

   

Series 2004-AC2, Class 2A

   

5.000%, 05/25/34

    53,155       52,769  

Benchmark Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2020-B17, Class B 2.916%, 03/15/53

    340,000       350,824  

Series 2020-B19, Class AS 2.148%, 09/15/53

    524,000       528,352  

Series 2020-B19, Class B 2.351%, 09/15/53

    524,000       530,869  

BFLD

   

Series 2019-DPLO, Class E

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.240%), 2.388%, 10/15/341,4

    866,000       785,397  

BHMS

   

Series 2018-ATLS, Class C

   

(1 month LIBOR + 1.900%), 2.048%, 07/15/351,4

    115,000       105,471  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

BX Trust

   

Series 2019-OC11, Class E

   

4.075%, 12/09/411,4

    $709,000       $653,275  

CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2016-C3, Class XA

   

1.005%, 01/10/484,12

    8,702,864       386,422  

Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2012-GC8, Class XA 1.756%, 09/10/451,4,12

    585,681       14,568  

Series 2014-GC25, Class XA 0.990%, 10/10/474,12

    4,547,310       146,156  

Series 2015-GC27, Class D 4.421%, 02/10/481,4

    197,700       163,192  

Series 2015-GC31, Class C

   

4.055%, 06/10/484

    780,000       760,242  

Series 2016-GC36, Class B

   

4.755%, 02/10/494

    763,000       820,159  

Series 2016-GC36, Class XA

   

1.253%, 02/10/494,12

    7,365,336       378,793  

Series 2016-P3, Class XA

   

1.700%, 04/15/494,12

    4,958,441       332,693  

Series 2016-P4, Class XA

   

1.962%, 07/10/494,12

    5,021,263       396,964  

Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2006-AR2, Class 1A2

   

3.703%, 03/25/364

    517,626       493,494  

Series 2010-7, Class 11A1

   

4.899%, 07/25/361,4

    44,618       44,612  

COMM Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2016-DC2, Class XA

   

0.985%, 02/10/494,12

    6,451,167       262,868  

Series 2016-GCT, Class E

   

3.461%, 08/10/291,4

    780,000       780,096  

Series 2016-GCT, Class F

   

3.461%, 08/10/291,4

    795,000       784,310  

Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates

   

Series 2012-CR3, Class XA 1.848%, 10/15/454,12

    1,429,647       37,710  

Series 2013-CR10, Class XA 0.658%, 08/10/464,12

    16,028,112       255,216  

Series 2015-CR26, Class B 4.480%, 10/10/484

    600,000       647,384  

Series 2015-CR26, Class XA 0.931%, 10/10/484,12

    7,539,257       282,906  

Series 2015-LC23, Class C 4.619%, 10/10/484

    585,000       586,056  

Series 2016-CR28, Class C 4.639%, 02/10/494

    726,000       738,909  

Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2018-HCLV, Class C

   

(1 month LIBOR + 1.700%), 1.848%, 09/15/331,4

    600,000       566,811  

CORE Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2019-CORE, Class E
(1 month LIBOR + 1.900%), 2.048%, 12/15/311,4

    775,000       759,701  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  
Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.4% (continued)

 

 

CORE Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2019-CORE, Class F

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.350%), 2.498%, 12/15/311,4

    $775,000       $747,896  

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust

   

Series 2005-86CB, Class A5

   

5.500%, 02/25/36

    596,896       496,351  

Series 2006-J1, Class 2A1

   

7.000%, 02/25/36

    435,746       98,782  

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust

   

Series 2005-HYB8, Class 4A1

   

3.646%, 12/20/354

    253,763              241,892  

Series 2007-14, Class A15

   

6.500%, 09/25/37

    729,631       602,679  

Series 2007-2, Class A13

   

6.000%, 03/25/37

    270,605       206,978  

Series 2007-7, Class A4

   

5.750%, 06/25/37

    46,446       36,865  

Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.

   

Series 2005-9, Class 5A9

   

5.500%, 10/25/35

    775,271       635,085  

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates

   

Series 2007-1, Class 5A4

   

6.000%, 02/25/37

    450,933       402,496  

Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC

   

Series 2007-MX1, Class A4

   

6.231%, 12/25/361,9

    100,000       104,153  

CSAIL Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2016-C6, Class XA

   

1.896%, 01/15/494,12

    5,240,184       380,186  

Series 2017-CX10, Class B

   

3.892%, 11/15/504

    506,000       536,875  

Series 2018-C14, Class C

   

4.891%, 11/15/514

    880,000       942,441  

CSMC Trust

   

Series 2017-CHOP, Class D

   

(1 month LIBOR + 1.900%), 2.048%, 07/15/321,4

    261,000       225,568  

Series 2017-CHOP, Class E

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.300%), 3.448%, 07/15/321,4

    230,000       184,559  

DBJPM

   

Series 2016-C1, Class C

   

3.347%, 05/10/494

    534,000       483,179  

Series 2016-C1, Class XA

   

1.440%, 05/10/494,12

    7,380,697       427,048  

Deutsche Alt-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2007-OA3, Class A2

   

(1 month LIBOR + 0.250%), 0.399%, 07/25/474

    2,862,071       2,522,684  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

First Horizon Alternative Mortgage

   

Securities Trust

   

Series 2006-AA7, Class A1

   

3.166%, 01/25/374

    $1,314,150       $1,178,559  

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust

   

Series 2019-FBLU, Class E

   

3.963%, 12/10/361,4

    472,000       442,063  

Series 2019-FBLU, Class F

   

3.963%, 12/10/361,4

    367,000       330,114  

Series 2019-FBLU, Class G

   

3.963%, 12/10/361,4

    424,000              374,804  

FREMF Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2016-KF22, Class B

   

(1 month LIBOR + 5.050%), 5.198%, 07/25/231,4

    94,301       95,519  

Great Wolf Trust

   

Series 2019-WOLF, Class F

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.131%), 3.279%, 12/15/361,4

    717,000       624,492  

GS Mortgage Securities Trust

   

Series 2014-GC26, Class D

   

4.511%, 11/10/471,4

    1,301,000       915,196  

Series 2015-GC34, Class XA

   

1.244%, 10/10/484,12

    5,965,895       286,593  

Series 2015-GS1, Class XA

   

0.766%, 11/10/484,12

    10,308,160       343,132  

Series 2016-GS2, Class XA

   

1.643%, 05/10/494,12

    7,207,985       434,895  

GSAA Home Equity Trust

   

Series 2006-15, Class AF3B

   

5.933%, 09/25/364

    757,000       68,079  

GSCG Trust

   

Series 2019-600C, Class D

   

3.764%, 09/06/341

    862,000       848,670  

Series 2019-600C, Class E

   

3.985%, 09/06/341,4

    862,000       842,696  

GSR Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2006-2F, Class 2A17

   

5.750%, 02/25/36

    1,662,531       1,651,505  

Series 2006-AR1, Class 3A1

   

3.741%, 01/25/364

    125,287       123,931  

Headlands Residential LLC

   

Series 2019-RPL1, Class NOTE

   

3.967%, 06/25/241,9

    5,900,000       5,935,038  

HPLY Trust

   

Series 2019-HIT, Class F

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.150%), 3.298%, 11/15/361,4

    657,336       574,960  

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage

   

Securities Trust

   

Series 2006-A2, Class 2A1

   

3.550%, 04/25/364

    945,490       930,673  

Series 2006-LDP8, Class X

   

0.288%, 05/15/454,12

    16,915       0  

Series 2011-C4, Class XA

   

1.127%, 07/15/461,4,12

    74,984       172  

Series 2012-C8, Class XA

   

1.761%, 10/15/454,12

    1,258,568       33,177  
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.4%

 

 

(continued)

   

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage

   

Securities Trust

   

Series 2012-CBX, Class XA

   

1.472%, 06/15/454,12

    $513,050       $4,974  

Series 2015-JP1, Class XA

   

1.033%, 01/15/494,12

    7,107,885       238,044  

Series 2016-JP2, Class B

   

3.459%, 08/15/49

    320,000       329,220  

JPMBB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

   

Series 2014-C18, Class XA

   

0.825%, 02/15/474,12

    4,364,866       94,178  

Series 2014-C23, Class C

   

4.472%, 09/15/474

    330,824       329,440  

Series 2014-C25, Class C

   

4.450%, 11/15/474

    450,000       430,895  

Series 2014-C25, Class XA

   

0.849%, 11/15/474,12

    5,162,612       146,716  

Series 2015-C27, Class D

   

3.807%, 02/15/481,4

    263,000              210,670  

Series 2015-C28, Class XA

   

0.972%, 10/15/484,12

    5,977,019       200,469  

Series 2015-C33, Class C

   

4.612%, 12/15/484

    670,000       700,317  

JPMDB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust

   

Series 2016-C2, Class XA

   

1.658%, 06/15/494,12

    6,818,708       398,603  

Series 2020-COR7, Class C

   

3.726%, 05/13/534

    496,000       511,978  

Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust

   

Series 2019-GS5, Class A1

   

3.200%, 05/25/591,9

    432,590       437,129  

Lehman XS Trust

   

Series 2007-12N, Class 1A3A

   

(1 month LIBOR + 0.200%), 0.349%, 07/25/474

    4,501,255       4,292,487  

LSTAR Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2016-4, Class C

   

4.586%, 03/10/491,4

    588,000       540,652  

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust

   

Series 2006-AF2, Class AF1

   

6.250%, 10/25/36

    2,726,853       1,851,288  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America

   

Merrill Lynch Trust

   

Series 2012-C5, Class XA

   

1.417%, 08/15/451,4,12

    618,558       11,009  

Series 2014-C14, Class XA

   

0.976%, 02/15/474,12

    2,542,251       66,151  

Series 2014-C18, Class C

   

4.524%, 10/15/474

    300,000       293,554  

Series 2015-C27, Class C

   

4.524%, 12/15/474

    80,000       78,956  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Morgan Stanley Bank of America

   

Merrill Lynch Trust

   

Series 2016-C28, Class XA

   

1.199%, 01/15/494,12

    $7,309,517       $335,293  

Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust

   

Series 2016-UB11, Class XA

   

1.576%, 08/15/494,12

    2,630,844       159,541  

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2005-3AR, Class 2A2

   

2.959%, 07/25/354

    288,368       276,060  

Series 2005-9AR, Class 2A

   

2.891%, 12/25/354

    2,574,374       2,441,746  

Series 2007-14AR, Class 1A3

   

4.007%, 10/25/374

    681,771       589,003  

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. Alternative

   

Loan Trust

   

Series 2005-AP3, Class A3

   

5.318%, 08/25/354

    167,796       103,660  

PR Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2014-1, Class APT

   

5.911%, 10/25/491,4

    1,628,172       1,609,132  

Prime Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2006-1, Class 2A9

   

6.250%, 06/25/36

    3,280,675       3,279,092  

PRPM LLC

   

Series 2019-3A, Class A1

   

3.351%, 07/25/241,9

    2,092,884            2,098,578  

RALI Trust

   

Series 2005-QA10, Class A31

   

4.031%, 09/25/354

    620,382       523,679  

Series 2006-QO10, Class A1

   

(1 month LIBOR + 0.160%), 0.309%,

   

01/25/374

    4,081,120       3,892,569  

Series 2006-QS7, Class A2

   

6.000%, 06/25/36

    1,921,568       1,819,494  

Residential Asset Securitization Trust

   

Series 2006-A6, Class 1A1

   

6.500%, 07/25/36

    179,262       80,641  

Series 2007-A1, Class A8

   

6.000%, 03/25/37

    330,418       190,352  

STRU JPM-3156 COLL

   

2.225%, 12/01/508,11

    4,800,000       4,870,800  

Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust

   

Series 2006-1, Class 2A2

   

3.113%, 02/25/364

    91,727       88,030  

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2018-C8, Class C

   

4.702%, 02/15/514

    917,000       892,337  

Series 2019-C16, Class B

   

4.320%, 04/15/524

    769,000       839,186  

Series 2019-C18, Class B

   

3.681%, 12/15/524

    717,000       759,747  

UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2012-C3, Class XA

   

1.815%, 08/10/491,4,12

    1,307,147       34,264  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Mortgage-Backed Securities - 17.4%

 

 

(continued)

   

Verus Securitization Trust

   

Series 2020-NPL1, Class A1

   

3.598%, 08/25/501,9

    $1,557,084       $1,560,049  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass Through

   

Certificates WMALT Trust

   

Series 2005-8, Class 2CB1

   

5.500%, 10/25/35

    802,062       811,713  

Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through

   

Certificates WMALT Trust

   

Series 2005-6, Class 3CB

   

5.500%, 08/25/35

    2,200,317              2,219,034  

Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2014-LC16, Class D

   

3.938%, 08/15/501

    218,000       106,131  

Series 2015-C28, Class C

   

4.101%, 05/15/484

    400,000       388,673  

Series 2015-NXS1, Class XA

   

1.096%, 05/15/484,12

    3,362,275       129,058  

Series 2016-C33, Class C

   

3.896%, 03/15/59

    517,000       515,555  

Series 2016-C33, Class XA

   

1.702%, 03/15/594,12

    4,156,910       287,518  

Series 2016-NXS6, Class XA

   

1.617%, 11/15/494,12

    6,071,107       364,080  

Series 2019-C50, Class B

   

4.192%, 05/15/52

    637,000       696,861  

Series 2019-C50, Class C

   

4.345%, 05/15/52

    637,000       627,979  

Series 2020-C57, Class XA

   

2.103%, 08/15/534,12

    3,406,697       532,568  

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

   

Series 2012-C8, Class XA

   

1.792%, 08/15/451,4,12

    626,525       13,339  

Series 2012-C9, Class XA

   

1.881%, 11/15/451,4,12

    940,161       26,420  

Series 2014-C21, Class XA

   

1.032%, 08/15/474,12

    4,930,780       149,508  

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities

   

(Cost $89,221,099)

      87,395,241  

Municipal Bonds - 0.2%

   

California State General Obligation,

   

School Improvements

   

7.550%, 04/01/39

    305,000       524,594  

Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission,

   

Build America Bonds

   

5.063%, 05/01/24

    220,000       250,707  

Total Municipal Bonds

   

(Cost $672,941)

      775,301  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 33.8%

 

 

Fannie Mae - 8.5%

   

FNMA,

   

2.140%, 10/01/29

    7,000,000       7,448,441  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

FNMA,

   

2.260%, 01/01/30

    $3,200,000       $3,439,057  

2.500%, 12/01/39

    8,679,961       9,052,218  

3.000%, 03/01/45

    1,713,790       1,800,742  

3.500%, 12/01/31 to 01/01/32

    460,567       490,473  

4.000%, 09/01/31 to 06/01/42

    173,811       186,154  

4.500%, 03/01/42

    76,682       81,670  

FNMA Pool,

   

2.000%, 10/01/40

    4,881,710       5,048,904  

FNMA REMICS,

   

Series 2007-57, Class SX

   

(6.620% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 6.620%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 6.471%, 10/25/364,12

    81,972       16,201  

Series 2009-86, Class CI

   

(5.800% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 5.800%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 5.651%, 09/25/364,12

    114,310       15,729  

Series 2010-156, Class ZC

   

4.000%, 01/25/41

    390,849       444,495  

Series 2011-121, Class JP

   

4.500%, 12/25/41

    85,534       92,268  

Series 2012-105, Class Z

   

3.500%, 10/25/42

    1,326,448       1,473,522  

Series 2012-127, Class PA

   

2.750%, 11/25/42

    1,111,800       1,183,850  

Series 2012-20, Class ZT

   

3.500%, 03/25/42

    4,873,626       5,325,090  

Series 2012-31, Class Z

   

4.000%, 04/25/42

    1,895,265       2,097,610  

Series 2015-9, Class HA

   

3.000%, 01/25/45

    2,970,813       3,184,802  

Series 2015-95, Class AP

   

3.000%, 08/25/42

    1,222,702       1,255,409  

Total Fannie Mae

             42,636,635  

Freddie Mac - 9.0%

   

FHLMC,

   

2.000%, 08/01/50

    4,915,616       5,070,947  

3.000%, 04/01/47

    2,083,305       2,194,947  

FHLMC Gold,

   

3.000%, 07/01/45 to 08/01/45

    4,243,092       4,466,131  

3.500%, 10/01/42

    351,710       367,648  

4.000%, 10/01/41

    58,809       62,559  

5.000%, 07/01/35

    13,203       15,230  

FHLMC Pool,

   

1.500%, 09/01/35

    4,824,386       4,927,523  

3.000%, 11/01/39

    2,776,104       2,914,601  

FHLMC REMICS,

   

Series 2909, Class Z

   

5.000%, 12/15/34

    163,872       187,332  

Series 3301, Class MS

   

(6.100% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 6.100%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 5.952%, 04/15/374,12

    55,786       10,951  

Series 3382, Class SB

   

(6.000% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap

   

6.000%, Floor 0.000%), 5.852%, 11/15/374,12

    9,739       1,351  

Series 3384, Class S

   

(6.390% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 6.390%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 6.242%, 11/15/374,12

    13,839       1,673  
   
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Freddie Mac - 9.0% (continued)

   

FHLMC REMICS,

   

Series 3500, Class SA

   

(5.520% minus 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 5.520%, Floor 0.000%), 5.372%, 01/15/394,12

    $47,365       $6,440  

Series 3626, Class AZ

   

5.500%, 08/15/36

    87,876       101,842  

Series 3792, Class SE

   

(9.860% minus 2 times 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 9.860%, Floor 0.000%), 9.563%, 01/15/414

    903,021       1,000,192  

Series 3795, Class VZ

   

4.000%, 01/15/41

    91,889       99,357  

Series 3872, Class BA

   

4.000%, 06/15/41

    22,821       24,602  

Series 3894, Class ZA

   

4.500%, 07/15/41

    178,933              202,599  

Series 3957, Class HZ

   

4.000%, 11/15/41

    642,471              698,953  

Series 4016, Class KZ

   

4.000%, 03/15/42

    2,535,901       2,885,467  

Series 4075, Class S

   

(5.500% minus 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 5.500%, Floor 0.000%), 5.352%, 07/15/424,12

    1,772,410       316,289  

Series 4215, Class KC

   

2.250%, 03/15/38

    135,066       135,105  

Series 4316, Class BZ

   

3.000%, 03/15/44

    3,654,159       4,004,062  

Series 4323, Class GA

   

3.000%, 06/15/40

    579,665       586,415  

Series 4511, Class QA

   

3.000%, 01/15/41

    533,878       536,327  

Series 4750, Class PA

   

3.000%, 07/15/46

    2,456,243       2,551,029  

Series 4934, Class P

   

2.500%, 11/15/40

    6,173,334       6,535,327  

Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust

   

Series 2018-2, Class HV

   

3.000%, 11/25/574

    4,624,522       5,082,243  

Total Freddie Mac

      44,987,142  

Ginnie Mae - 0.3%

   

GNMA,

   

Series 2004-35, Class SA

   

(32.500% minus 6.5 times 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 32.500%, Floor 0.000%), 31.516%,

   

03/20/344

    14,212       24,121  

Series 2008-69, Class SB

   

(7.630% minus 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 7.630%, Floor 0.000%), 7.479%, 08/20/384,12

    167,103       37,199  

Series 2009-32, Class ZE

   

4.500%, 05/16/39

    171,767       190,411  

Series 2009-35, Class DZ

   

4.500%, 05/20/39

    197,281       221,349  

Series 2009-75, Class GZ

   

4.500%, 09/20/39

    194,530       215,727  

Series 2010-98, Class IA

   

5.652%, 03/20/394,12

    32,916       3,613  
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

GNMA,

   

Series 2011-89, Class SA

   

(5.450% minus 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 5.450%, Floor 0.000%), 5.299%, 06/20/414,12

    $344,972       $64,769  

Series 2014-156, Class PS

   

(6.250% minus 1 month LIBOR,
Cap 6.250%, Floor 0.000%), 6.099%, 10/20/444,12

    1,336,470       256,507  

Series 2014-5, Class PS

   

(6.150% minus 1 month LIBOR, Cap 6.150%,

   

Floor 0.000%), 5.999%, 07/20/434,12

    1,178,439              162,277  

Total Ginnie Mae

      1,175,973  

U.S. Treasury Obligations - 16.0%

   

U.S. Treasury Bonds,

   

1.125%, 08/15/40

    4,440,000       4,206,900  

1.375%, 08/15/50

    3,960,000       3,692,081  

4.750%, 02/15/37

    2,400,000       3,681,750  

2.750%, 11/15/42 to 11/15/47

    3,225,000       4,030,223  

U.S. Treasury Notes,

   

0.125%, 10/15/23

    760,000       758,426  

0.250%, 10/31/25

    7,620,000       7,569,693  

0.500%, 06/30/27 to 10/31/27

    15,910,000       15,766,054  

0.625%, 08/15/30

    4,190,000       4,092,779  

2.250%, 10/31/24 to 11/15/27

    12,915,000       14,149,710  

1.625%, 10/31/26

    3,810,000       4,056,906  

1.750%, 11/30/21

    5,650,000       5,748,765  

2.125%, 09/30/24

    3,890,000       4,168,834  

2.625%, 01/31/26

    1,260,000       1,404,408  

2.750%, 02/28/25

    2,360,000       2,606,602  

3.000%, 09/30/25

    3,810,000       4,295,924  

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

      80,229,055  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   

(Cost $163,353,824)

      169,028,805  

Foreign Government Obligations - 1.3%

   

Abu Dhabi Government International Bond

   

(United Arab Emirates)

   

0.750%, 09/02/231

    200,000       200,203  

2.500%, 04/16/251

    200,000       212,560  

3.125%, 04/16/301

    300,000       334,600  

Indonesia Government International Bond (Indonesia)

   

3.375%, 04/15/23

    200,000       211,787  

Korea Electric Power Corp. (South Korea)

   

1.125%, 06/15/251

    300,000       301,429  

Mexico Government International Bond (Mexico)

   

3.750%, 01/11/28

    560,000       607,132  

4.150%, 03/28/27

    206,000       229,819  

Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III (Indonesia)

   

4.150%, 03/29/27

    500,000       561,325  

Peruvian Government International Bond (Peru)

   

2.392%, 01/23/26

    300,000       315,750  

2.783%, 01/23/31

    500,000       541,625  

Philippine Government International Bond (Philippines)

   

2.457%, 05/05/30

    300,000       321,286  
 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Foreign Government Obligations - 1.3% (continued)

 

  

Qatar Government International Bond (Qatar)

     

3.375%, 03/14/24

     $700,000        $755,853  

3.875%, 04/23/23

     300,000        322,384  

Saudi Government International Bond (Saudi Arabia)

     

2.375%, 10/26/21

     600,000        609,714  

2.875%, 03/04/23

     400,000        418,346  

2.900%, 10/22/251

     650,000        695,787  

Total Foreign Government Obligations
(Cost $6,318,033)

        6,639,600  

Floating Rate Senior Loan Interests - 3.0%

     

Financials - 0.3%

     

Acrisure LLC, Term Loan B 2020,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 0.000%), 0.036%, 02/15/274

     170,523        164,875  

AssuredPartners, Inc., 2020 February Refinancing Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.648%, 02/13/274

     243,798        235,691  

Asurion LLC Replacement B-6 Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.148%, 11/03/234

     287,843        282,858  

Asurion LLC, Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 6.500%), 6.648%, 08/04/254

     75,152        75,355  

Avantor Inc., Term Loan B,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 3.500%, 10/30/274,13

     160,000        158,800  

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.148%, 06/15/254

     146,121        137,427  

Deerfield Dakota Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 4.750%, 04/09/274

     159,600        157,545  

The Edelman Financial Center LLC,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.152%, 07/19/254

     93,448        90,469  

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., 2019 New Term Loans,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.148%, 09/03/264

     143,188        139,531  

TKC Holdings, Inc., Initial Term Loan (First Lien),

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 4.250%, 02/01/234

     178,917        168,481  

Total Financials

        1,611,032  

Industrials - 2.7%

     

Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term B Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.975%, 02/27/254

     59,391        57,981  

Achilles Holdco LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 5.250%, 10/30/274,13

     32,812        31,992  

Achilles Holdco LLC, Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 5.250%, 10/30/274,13

     177,187        172,758  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Air Methods Corp., First Lien Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 04/22/244

     $84,346        $72,622  

Aldevron LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 5.250%, 10/11/264

     149,262        149,542  

AlixPartners LLP, 2017 Refinancing Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.648%, 04/04/244

     341,073        331,054  

Alterra Mountain Co., Initial Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.898%, 07/31/244

     171,486        166,127  

American Tire Distributors, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 7.500%), 8.500%, 09/01/244

     39,599        33,936  

Ascend Learning LLC, Initial Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 4.000%, 07/12/244

     184,524        180,450  

ASHCO LLC, Initial Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 5.000%), 5.750%, 09/25/244

     79,590        79,413  

Asplundh Tree Expert LLC, Initial Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.640%, 09/04/274

     90,000        89,925  

Avaya Inc., Tranche B-1 Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.398%, 12/15/274

     58,172        56,245  

Avaya, Inc., Tranche B Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.398%, 12/15/244

     46,828        46,122  

Bausch Health Companies, Inc., First Incremental Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.899%, 11/27/254

     128,000        125,067  

Bioscrip, Inc., First Lien Term B Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 4.648%, 08/06/264

     178,800               175,112  

Blackstone CQP Holdco LP, Initial Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.730%, 09/30/244

     113,389        111,121  

Brand Industrial Services, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 5.250%, 06/21/244

     79,487        74,233  

Buckeye Partners LP, Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.900%, 11/01/264

     99,500        97,603  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC, Term B Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.898%, 12/22/244

     232,608        218,749  

Caesars Resort Collection LLC, Term B-1 Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 4.650%, 07/20/254

     75,000        72,734  

Camelot US Acquisition I Co., Amendment No. 2, Incremental Term Loans,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 4.000%, 10/31/264

     145,000        143,097  

Castle US Holding Corp., Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.970%, 01/31/274

     243,979        230,154  

Cengage Learning, Inc., Term B Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 5.250%, 06/07/234

     113,940        102,136  

CenturyLink, Inc., Term B Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 2.250%), 2.398%, 03/15/274

     343,271        331,100  

Charter NEX US, Inc., Incremental Term Loan,

     

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.400%, 05/16/244

     68,654        67,169  

CHG Healthcare Services, Inc., New Term Loan,

     

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 4.000%, 06/07/234

     73,825        72,145  
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 2.7% (continued)

   

Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.,

   

Term B Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.500%, 08/21/264

    $14,850       $13,600  

ClubCorp Holdings Inc., Term B Loan (First Lien),

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.970%, 09/18/244

    54,578       46,152  

Compass Power Generation LLC, Tranche B-1

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 12/20/244

    83,761       82,295  

Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.400%, 04/22/274

    131,641       130,621  

CSC Holdings LLC, September 2019 Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.648%, 04/15/274

    193,054       187,302  

Cvent, Inc., First Lien Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.898%, 11/30/244

    144,551       133,565  

Diamond (BC) B.V., Initial USD Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.210%, 09/06/244

    113,981       109,303  

Envision Healthcare Corp., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.898%, 10/10/254

    69,470       50,001  

Filtration Group Corporation, Initial Dollar

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.148%, 03/29/254

    281,317              274,184  

Finastra USA Inc., Dollar Term Loan

   

(Second Lien),

   

(3 month LIBOR + 7.250%), 8.250%, 06/13/254

    30,000       29,317  

Finastra USA, Inc., First Lien Dollar Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 06/13/244

    76,563       72,469  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., Incremental B-2018

   

Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.480%, 06/29/254

    9,989       9,628  

Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 4.000%, 12/29/234

    105,965       103,581  

Froneri U.S., Inc., First Lien Term B Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.250%), 2.400%, 01/31/274

    359,100       347,109  

Gentiva Health Services Inc., New Term Loan B,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.438%, 07/02/254

    273,407       268,281  

Getty Images Inc., Initial Dollar Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 4.688%, 02/19/264

    49,087       45,958  

Go Daddy Operating Company LLC, Tranche B-3

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.648%, 08/10/274

    104,737       103,199  

GOBP Holdings Inc., First Lien Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.899%, 10/22/254

    117,427       115,128  

Golden Nugget, Inc., B Term Loan,

   

(2 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 3.250%, 10/04/234

    324,305       287,334  

GrafTech Finance Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 02/12/254

    58,066       57,413  

Graham Packaging Co., Inc.,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 4.500%, 08/04/274

    100,000       99,214  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Greeneden US Holdings II LLC, Term Loan B,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.750%,

   

10/08/274,13

    $70,000       $69,300  

Greeneden US Holdings II LLC, Tranche B-3 Dollar

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.398%, 12/01/234

    234,362       233,751  

Harbor Freight Tools USA Inc, 2020 Initial Term

   

Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 4.000%, 10/19/274

    125,000       123,389  

H-Food Holdings LLC, Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 3.835%, 05/31/254

    74,341       71,693  

Hyland Software, Inc., 2018 Refinancing

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.000%,

   

07/01/244,13

    304,256       300,548  

Illuminate Buyer LLC, Term B Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.148%, 06/30/274

    110,000       108,391  

Infoblox Inc., First Lien Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750), 4.500%, 10/07/274,13

    85,000       83,789  

Intelsat Jackson Holdings, S.A., Tranche B-3 Term

   

Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 5.750%), 8.000%, 11/27/234

    235,000              237,007  

Ion Trading Finance Ltd., Initial Dollar Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 5.000%, 11/21/244

    29,691       29,235  

IRB Holding Corp., Term B Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 3.750%, 02/05/254

    198,246       189,148  

Kestrel Bidco Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 4.000%, 12/11/264

    89,225       79,299  

Kloeckner Pentaplast of America, Inc., Dollar

   

Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 5.250%, 06/30/224

    14,770       14,390  

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Term B-3 Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 5.000%, 05/15/234

    74,872       74,342  

Life Time, Inc., New 2017 Refinancing Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 3.750%, 06/10/224

    71,416       66,111  

LifePoint Health, Inc., First Lien Term B Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.898%, 11/16/254

    175,000       170,224  

Lower Cadence Holdings LLC, Intial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.148%, 05/22/264

    137,682       125,635  

Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., Closing Date

   

Term Loan (First Lien),

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.470%, 03/20/254

    99,112       95,023  

Messer Industries USA, Inc., Initial Term B-1 Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.720%, 03/01/264

    28,981       28,292  

Milano Acquisition Corp, Term B Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.750%, 10/01/274

    150,000       147,656  

Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.401%, 05/14/264

    79,322       75,257  
   
 

 

 

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

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    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Industrials - 2.7% (continued)

   

Mitchell International, Inc. Initial Term

   

Loan (First Lien),

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.398%, 12/01/244

    $218,132       $208,384  

MLN US HoldCo LLC, Term B Loan (First Lien),

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 4.648%, 11/30/254

    35,522       29,323  

Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Term B-4 Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.899%, 09/19/264

    273,778       267,333  

Numericable U.S. LLC, USD TLB-13 Incremental

   

Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.237%, 08/14/264

    183,772       178,856  

Panther BF Aggregator 2 LP, First Lien Initial

   

Dollar Term Loan ,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.648%, 04/30/264

    55,963       54,354  

Parexel International Corp., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.898%, 09/27/244

    185,000       177,908  

Peak 10 Holding Corp., Initial Term Loan

   

(First Lien),

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.720%, 08/01/244

    44,655       39,184  

PetSmart, Inc., Tranche B-2 Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 03/11/224

    282,396              280,454  

Playtika Holding Corp., Term B Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 6.000%), 7.000%,

   

12/10/244,13

    48,726       48,859  

Ply Gem Midco, Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.895%, 04/12/254

    70,442       69,319  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC (aka

   

Protection 1 Security Solutions), 2019

   

Refinancing Term B-1 Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 4.250%, 09/23/264

    99,248       98,063  

Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc.,

   

Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.500%, 04/26/244

    228,259       224,265  

Radiate Holdco LLC, Term B Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 4.250%, 09/25/264

    160,000       157,650  

Radiology Partners, Inc., Replacement Term B

   

Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.810%, 07/09/254

    127,547       120,771  

Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., Initial Term

   

Loan (First Lien),

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 5.500%, 11/01/244

    62,718       52,526  

Select Medical Corp., Tranche B Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 2.500%), 2.780%, 03/06/254

    175,000       171,172  

SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., 2018 Refinancing

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 2.898%, 02/05/244

    238,163       234,274  

Solenis International LP, First Lien Initial Dollar

   

Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.256%, 06/26/254

    109,162       106,638  
   
    Principal        
     Amount     Value  

Sophia LP, Closing Date Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 4.500%,

   

10/07/274,13

    $185,000       $182,254  

Starfruit Finco BV, Initial Dollar Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.145%, 10/01/254

    99,353       96,559  

Surf Holdings LLC, Senior Secured First Lien

   

Dollar Tranche Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.750%, 03/05/274

    199,500       193,365  

Tapstone Energy Holdings III Subordinated

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 0.000%), 0.035%,

   

04/17/244,11

    1,215       1,215  

Team Health Holdings Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.750%), 3.750%, 02/06/244

    34,730       28,392  

Tempo Acquisition LLC, Extending Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.750%, 11/02/264

    208,127       201,623  

Terrier Media Buyer, Inc., Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.398%, 12/17/264

    89,325       87,301  

TIBCO Software, Inc., Term Loan B-3,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.900%, 07/03/264

    199,437       194,036  

Tiger Merger Sub Co.,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.500%), 3.652%, 07/01/254

    135,000       135,084  

Titan Acquisition, Ltd., Initial Term Loan,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.361%, 03/28/254

    59,474       56,542  

TransDigm, Inc., Term F Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 2.250%), 2.398%, 12/09/254

    214,651              202,398  

Uber Technologies Inc., First Lien Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 5.000%, 04/04/254

    173,605       171,696  

Ultimate Software Group, Inc., First Lien Initial

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.898%, 05/03/264

    158,745       156,165  

The Ultimate Software Group, Inc.,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.000%), 4.750%, 05/03/264

    140,000       139,368  

United Natural Foods Inc., Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.398%, 10/22/254

    26,084       25,726  

Vertical US Newco, Inc.,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 4.250%), 4.567%, 07/31/274

    260,000       256,858  

VS Buyer LLC, Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.250%), 3.398%, 03/02/274

    199,000       195,642  

Web.com Group, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.750%), 3.899%, 10/11/254

    58,105       55,950  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc., Initial Dollar

   

Term Loan,

   

(1 month LIBOR + 3.000%), 3.148%, 03/09/274

    348,250       336,533  

Total Industrials

      13,412,761  

Utilities - 0.0%#

   

PG&E Corp.,

   

(3 month LIBOR + 4.500%), 5.500%, 06/23/254

    94,763       94,230  

Total Floating Rate Senior Loan Interests

   

(Cost $15,422,753)

      15,118,023  
   
 

 

 

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

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Shares      

     Value  

Common Stocks - 0.0%#

 

  

Energy - 0.0%#

     

Foresight*,11

     202        $3,077  

Frontera Energy Corp. (Colombia)

     17,242        27,587  

Tapstone Energy*,11

     1,579        251  

Weatherford International PLC (Switzerland)*

     612        1,279  

Whiting Petroleum Corp.*

     2,257        32,952  

Total Energy (Cost $572,811)

        65,146  

Investment Companies - 4.8%

     

DoubleLine Global Bond Fund, Class I14 (Cost $23,657,172)

     2,284,287        24,304,814  
         Principal    
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 4.2%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.3%15

 

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.090% total to be received $335,976 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 10/31/20 -

     

08/20/70, totaling $342,692)

     $335,973        335,973  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.090% total to be received $1,000,008 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 5.000%, 02/04/21 - 11/01/50, totaling $1,020,000)

     1,000,000        1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

    

 

      1,335,973

 

 

 

 

      Principal      
Amount      
     Value  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 1.6%

 

  

United States Treasury Bills, 1.256%, 11/05/2016

     $170,000        $169,971  

United States Treasury Bills, 0.096%, 11/27/2016

     7,670,000        7,669,460  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

 

     7,839,431  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 2.3%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%17

     3,900,851        3,900,851  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%17

     3,900,852        3,900,852  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%17

     4,019,059        4,019,059  

Total Other Investment Companies

 

     11,820,762  

Total Short-Term Investments

 

  

(Cost $20,996,166)

        20,996,166  

Total Investments - 101.2%

 

  

(Cost $504,148,106)

        506,935,514  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (1.2)%

        (6,195,642

Net Assets - 100.0%

       

 

$500,739,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

#

Less than 0.05%.

 

1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of these securities amounted to $123,210,912 or 24.6% of net assets.

 

2 

Some of these securities, amounting to $1,422,660 or 0.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

3 

Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at October 31, 2020. Rate will reset at a future date.

 

4 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of October 31, 2020. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

5 

Perpetuity Bond. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

6 

Payment-in-Kind Security: The security may pay interest/dividends in additional par/shares and/or in cash. Rates shown are the current rate and possible payment rates.

7 

Zero Coupon Bond.

 

8 

All or part of a security is delayed delivery transaction. The market value for delayed delivery securities at October 31, 2020, amounted to $5,002,184, or 1.0% of net assets.

 

9 

Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

 

10 

Security is in default. Issuer has failed to make a timely payment of either principal or interest or has failed to comply with some provision of the bond indenture.

 

11 

Security’s value was determined by using significant unobservable inputs.

 

12 

Interest only security. This type of security represents the right to receive the monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. Payments of principal on the pool reduce the value of the “interest only” holding.

 

13 

Estimated interest rate based on period end due to security settling after October 31, 2020.

 

14 

Affiliated issuer. See summary of affiliated investment transaction for details.

 

15 

Cash collateral received for securities lending activity was invested in these joint repurchase agreements.

 

16 

Represents yield to maturity at October 31, 2020.

 

17 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

CLO    

Collateralized Loan Obligation

CMT    

Constant Maturity Treasury

 

 

 

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

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EMTN

  European Medium Term Note

FHLMC

  Freddie Mac

FNMA

  Fannie Mae

GMTN

  Global Medium-Term Notes

GNMA

  Ginnie Mae

GSR

  Goldman Sachs REMIC

LIBOR

  London Interbank Offered Rate

MTN

  Medium-Term Note

PIK

  Payment-in-Kind

REMICS

  Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

SOFRRATE

  Secured Overnight Financing Rate

USD

  United States Dollar
 

 

The Fund had the following unfunded floating rate senior loan commitment outstanding as of October 31, 2020, which could be extended at the option of the borrower:

Borrower    Unfunded Loan
Commitment
     Value      Unrealized
Appreciation
 

Intelsat Jackson Holdings, S.A., SuperPriority Secured DIP Term Loan

     $35,139        $36,016        $877  

The following schedule shows the value of affiliated investments at October 31, 2020.

 Affiliated

 Issuers

   Number
of shares
   Purchases    Sales    Net realized
gain (loss) for
the period
  Net change in
appreciation
   Amount of
Dividends or
Interest
   Value

 DoubleLine Global Bond Fund, Class I

   2,284,287       $6,500,000    $(244,485)   $478,547    $105,334    $24,304,814

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

     Level 1          Level 2          Level 3          Total      

Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Energy

     $61,818               $3,328        $65,146  

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            $133,075,054               133,075,054  

Asset-Backed Securities

            49,537,364               49,537,364  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

            82,524,441        4,870,800        87,395,241  

Municipal Bonds

            775,301               775,301  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            169,028,805               169,028,805  

Foreign Government Obligations

            6,639,600               6,639,600  

Investment Companies

     24,304,814                      24,304,814  

Floating Rate Senior Loan Interests

           

Financials

            1,611,032               1,611,032  

Industrials

            13,411,546        1,215        13,412,761  

Utilities

            94,230               94,230  

Unfunded Loan Commitment

            36,016               36,016  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            1,335,973               1,335,973  

Other Investment Companies

     11,820,762                      11,820,762  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            7,839,431               7,839,431  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment in Securities

     $36,187,394        $465,908,793        $4,875,343        $506,971,530  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes and U.S. government and agency obligations held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes and U.S. government and agency obligations by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

 

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

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The following table below is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value at October 31, 2020:

 

     Common
Stock
    Corporate
Bond
    Mortgage-Backed
Securities
    Floating Rate
Senior Loan
Interests

 Balance as of October 31, 2019

         $ 7,500              

 Accrued discounts (premiums)

                     $ 49  

 Realized gain (loss)

                        

 Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     $(162,361           $(28,200     431  

 Purchases

     165,689             4,899,000       735  

 Sales

                        

 Transfers in to Level 3

                        

 Transfers out of Level 3

           $(7,500            

 Balance as of October 31, 2020

     $3,328             $4,870,800       $1,215  
        

 Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at October 31, 2020

     $(162,361           $(28,200     $431  

The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for investments categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of October 31, 2020. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the Fund’s fair value measurements:

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

    Fair Value as of
October 31, 2020
    Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable
Inputs(s)
  Range   Median   Impact to Valuation from
an Increase in Input(a)

Common Stock

    $3,328     Market Approach   EV/Sale Multiple   N/A   N/A   Increase

Mortgage-Backed Securities

    $4,870,800     Market Approach   EV/Sale Multiple   N/A   N/A   Increase

Floating Rate Senior Rate Interests

    $1,215     Market Approach   EV/Sale Multiple   N/A   N/A   Increase

 

(a)

Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.

 

 

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

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG River Road Long-Short Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (5.17%), trailing the 10.15% return for the Russell 3000® Index. The secondary benchmark, which is a blend of 50% Russell 3000® Index/50% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. T-Bill (0-3 mo) Index, returned 6.98%. During the period, the Fund had a 51% average net market exposure, yet captured 104% of the market’s return.

 

Both poor long stock performance versus the core index and the Drawdown Plan weighed on results. Our value approach was out of favor as the Russell 3000® Value (8.00%) dramatically underperformed the core Russell 3000® 10.15%; the Fund’s long portfolio returned (0.63%). The extreme volatility during the early portions of the pandemic whipsawed the Drawdown Plan, which resulted in a significant drag on portfolio performance.

 

PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND POSITIONING

 

The holdings with the largest positive contribution to total return during the period were Progressive Corp. (“Progressive”, long), Nintendo Unsponsored ADR

  

(“Nintendo”, long), and NextEra Energy Inc. (“NextEra”, long). Progressive is the third-largest auto insurer in the United States. With fewer drivers on the road as a result of the pandemic, accident frequency declined and profits rose for the company. Nintendo is one of the largest video game companies in the world. The stock responded well to increased demand for video games as people spent more time at home. NextEra is the largest utility in the U.S. and its leading global position in solar and wind renewable energy insulated the company from broader market volatility associated with the pandemic and the presidential election.

 

The holdings with the largest negative contribution to the Fund’s total return were Marathon Petroleum Corp. (“Marathon”, long), Delta Air Lines Inc. (“Delta”, long), and Raytheon Technologies Corp. (“Raytheon”, long). All three positions were victims of the pandemic. Marathon is the largest independent refiner in the United States. The company’s agreement to sell its downstream gas station

  

Speedway for more than we expected was not enough to overcome the dramatic decline in demand for transportation fuel. Delta is the third-largest air carrier in the world. The stock declined as air travel grounded to a halt as the pandemic spread.

Raytheon is a diversified aerospace and defense industrial company. The aerospace segment weighed on results, particularly the commercial aftermarket, as demand for global air travel declined throughout the pandemic. None of the securities discussed as contributors or detractors were still held in the Fund as of October 31, 2020.

 

The Fund ended October within its normal net market exposure range (50%–70%) at 65%. We believe the Fund is well positioned to participate in future market upside.

 

This commentary reflects the viewpoints of River Road Asset Management as of November 24, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG River Road Long-Short Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG River Road Long-Short Fund’s Class N shares on May 4, 2011, to a $10,000 investment made in the Russell 3000® Index and the 50% Russell 3000®/50% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. T-Bill (0-3 mo) Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG River Road Long-Short Fund and the Russell 3000® Index and the 50% Russell 3000®/50% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. T-Bill (0-3 mo) Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

Average Annual Total Returns1    One
Year
     Five
Years
     Since
Inception
     Inception
Date
 

AMG River Road Long-Short Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

 

Class N

     (5.17%)              3.49%                4.44%            05/04/11  

Class I

     (4.98%)        3.74%        3.81%        03/04/13  

Class Z

     (4.82%)               2.38%        09/29/17  

Russell 3000® Index12

     10.15%        11.48%        11.69%         05/04/11  

50% Russell 3000® Index/50% ICE BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. T-Bill (0-3 mo) Index13

     6.98%        6.69%        6.44%         05/04/11  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

1 Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2 The Fund may suffer significant losses on assets that it sells short. Unlike the possible loss on a security that is purchased, there is no limit on the amount of loss on an appreciating security that is sold short.

 

3 Active and frequent trading of a fund may result in higher transaction costs and increased tax liability.

 

4 The Fund may invest in derivatives such as options and futures; the complexity and rapidly changing structure of derivatives markets may increase the possibility of market losses.

 

5 A greater percentage of the Fund’s holdings may be focused in a smaller number of securities which may place the Fund at greater risk than a more diversified fund.

 

6 The Fund is subject to special risk considerations similar to those associated with the direct ownership of real estate. Real estate valuations may be subject to factors such as changing general and local economic, financial, competitive, and environmental conditions.

 

7 Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

 

8 Investing in Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTPs) (including master limited partnerships) involves risks in addition to those typically associated with publicly traded companies. PTPs are exposed to the risks of their underlying assets, which in many cases includes the same types of risks as energy and natural resources companies. PTPs are also subject to capital markets risk. PTPs may lose their partnership status for tax purposes. The Fund’s status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized if it does not appropriately limit such investments in PTPs or if such investments are recharacterized for tax purposes.

 

 

 

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9 Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

 

10 Companies that are in similar businesses may be similarly affected by particular economic or market events; to the extent the Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector, the risks associated with that sector increase.

 

11 The Fund invests in value stocks, which may perform differently from the market as a whole and

 

   

   

   

   

 

may be undervalued by the market for a long period of time.

 

12 The Russell 3000® Index is composed of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies as measured by market capitalization, and represents about 98% of the U.S. stock market. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 3000® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

13 The secondary benchmark is composed of 50% Russell 3000® Index and 50% ICE BofAML U.S. Treasury Bill Index (0-3 months). The Russell 3000® Index is composed of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies as measured by market capitalization,

 

   

 

   

 

and represents about 98% of the U.S. stock market. The ICE BofAML 0-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index: Is a subset of The Bank of America Merrill Lynch 0-1 Year U.S. Treasury Index including all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 3 months. Unlike the Fund, the indices are unmanaged, are not available for investment and do not incur expenses.

 

The Russell Indices are a trademark of London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

Sector   Long
Exposure1
  Short
Exposure1
  Net
Exposure1
 

Financials

    24.5        (3.7     20.8   
 

Communication Services

    23.9       (2.5     21.4  
 

Industrials

    15.3       (8.3     7.0  
 

Health Care

    11.2       (0.5     10.7  
 

Consumer Discretionary

    8.0       (7.0     1.0  
 

Utilities

    6.6       0.0       6.6  
 

Consumer Staples

    4.2       (0.7     3.5  
 

Energy

    2.1       (0.8     1.3  
 

Materials

    1.7       (2.6     (0.9
 

Information Technology

    0.0       (3.6     (3.6
 

Real Estate

    0.0       (2.9     (2.9
 

Short Term Investments

    2.0             2.0  
 

Other Assets2

    33.1             33.1  

 

1 

As a percentage of net assets.

2 

Includes collateral for short sales.

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name        

% of

Net Assets

 
   

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A

     4.0
 
   

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class C

     3.3
 
   

KKR & Co., Inc.

     3.2
 
   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B

     3.0
 
   

Chubb, Ltd. (Switzerland)

     3.0
 
   

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     2.9
 
   

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Braves, Class C

     2.9
 
   

General Dynamics Corp.

     2.9
 
   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

     2.8
 
   

Hostess Brands, Inc.

     2.7
        

 

   
   

    Top Ten as a Group

     30.7
        

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares            Value  
Long Positions - 99.4%      
Common Stocks - 97.5%      

Communication Services - 23.9%

 

  

Comcast Corp., Class A1

     7,498        $316,716  

GCI Liberty, Inc., Class A*

     8,063        654,957  

IAC/InteractiveCorp.*

     3,611        435,920  

Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty SiriusXM, Class C*,1

     15,592        539,483  

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Braves, Class C*,1

     23,113        473,123  

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.*

     5,933        385,645  

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.*,1

     2,175        308,067  

News Corp., Class A

     30,072        394,845  

Quebecor, Inc., Class B (Canada)

     16,799        389,745  

Total Communication Services

        3,898,501  

Consumer Discretionary - 8.0%

     

Cie Financiere Richemont, S.A., ADR (Switzerland)

     68,439        421,584  

Dollar Tree, Inc.*,1

     4,868        439,678  

LKQ Corp.*

     13,526        432,697  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        1,293,959  

Consumer Staples - 4.2%

     

Hostess Brands, Inc.*,1

     35,435        447,898  

Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B1

     6,525        230,072  

Total Consumer Staples

        677,970  

Energy - 2.1%

     

Texas Pacific Land Trust

     757        340,960  

Financials - 24.5%

     

American Financial Group, Inc.

     4,811        360,536  

Ares Management Corp., Class A

     8,077        341,657  

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     8,146        347,753  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*,1

     2,441        492,838  

Cannae Holdings, Inc.*

     9,615        355,563  

Chubb, Ltd. (Switzerland)1

     3,703        481,057  

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.1

     11,323        354,297  

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

     4,263        402,427  

KKR&Co., Inc.1

     15,090        515,323  

U.S. Bancorp1

     8,652        336,995  

Total Financials

        3,988,446  

Health Care - 11.2%

     

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.1

     6,150        359,468  

Centene Corp.*

     5,329        314,944  

CVS Health Corp.

     7,375        413,664  

McKesson Corp.1

     2,188        322,708  

Premier, Inc., Class A

     12,814        419,402  

Total Health Care

        1,830,186  
      Shares           Value  

Industrials - 15.3%

    

API Group Corp.*,2

     21,244       $305,701  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

     7,422       444,578  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     3,820       473,184  

General Dynamics Corp.

     3,552       466,484  

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV,

    

ADR (Mexico)*

     9,665       349,680  

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.1

     3,061       451,436  

Total Industrials

       2,491,063  

Materials - 1.7%

    

Sandstorm Gold, Ltd. (Canada)*

     37,551       277,877  

Utilities - 6.6%

    

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC (United Kingdom)

     10,815       318,935  

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.1

     12,583       415,742  

IDACORP, Inc.

     3,922       344,077  

Total Utilities

       1,078,754  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $15,923,252)

       15,877,716  

Short-Term Investments - 2.0%

 

 

Other Investment Companies - 2.0%

 

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%3

     104,348       104,348  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%3

     104,348       104,348  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%3

     107,511       107,511  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $316,207)

       316,207  

Total Investments - 99.4%
(Cost $16,239,459)

       16,193,923  

Short Sales - (32.6%)4

    

Common Stocks - (32.6%)

    

Communication Services - (2.5%)

 

 

AT&T, Inc.

     (5,960     (161,039

CenturyLink, Inc.

     (8,879     (76,537

ViacomCBS, Inc., Class B

     (5,760     (164,563

Total Communication Services

       (402,139

Consumer Discretionary - (7.0%)

 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

     (11,259     (160,103

The Children’s Place, Inc.

     (5,168     (130,595

Choice Hotels International, Inc.

     (894     (78,091

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

     (5,506     (188,471

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     (4,073     (169,966
 

 

 

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

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      Shares           Value  

Consumer Discretionary - (7.0%)
(continued)

 

 

OneSpaWorld Holdings, Ltd. (Bahamas)

     (17,896     $(111,134)  

Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A *

     (2,972     (176,151)  

Regis Corp. *

     (23,950     (132,683)  

Total Consumer Discretionary

       (1,147,194

Consumer Staples - (0.7%)

    

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

     (2,954     (116,240

Energy - (0.8%)

    

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     (8,298     (123,972

Financials - (3.7%)

    

BOK Financial Corp.

     (3,113     (182,857

Federated Hermes, Inc.

     (3,771     (90,127

Janus Henderson Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     (6,846     (166,358

Mercury General Corp.

     (4,127     (168,010

Total Financials

       (607,352

Health Care - (0.5%)

    

Prestige Consumer Healthcare,
Inc. *

     (2,460     (81,254

Industrials - (8.3%)

    

ACCO Brands Corp.

     (20,672     (108,941

Deluxe Corp.

     (6,576     (140,989

Encore Wire Corp.

     (1,943     (89,786

GATX Corp.

     (2,456     (167,696

H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

     (6,138     (129,144

Heartland Express, Inc.

     (6,788     (124,288

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short. As of October 31, 2020, value of securities held in the segregated account was $1,605,648.

 

2 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of these securities amounted to $305,701 or 1.9% of net assets.

 

3 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

      Shares           Value  

Matthews International Corp., Class A

     (10,767     $(235,044

The Middleby Corp. *

     (1,479     (147,220

Snap-on, Inc.

     (891     (140,359

Textron, Inc.

     (1,975     (70,705

Total Industrials

       (1,354,172

Information Technology - (3.6%)

 

 

Belden, Inc.

     (5,102     (157,550

HP, Inc.

     (13,875     (249,195

International Business Machines Corp.

     (1,558     (173,966

Total Information Technology

       (580,711

Materials - (2.6%)

    

Domtar Corp.

     (4,643     (110,875

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.

     (5,372     (153,532

Rio Tinto PLC, Sponsored ADR (United Kingdom)

     (2,897     (164,462

Total Materials

       (428,869

Real Estate - (2.9%)

    

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., REIT

     (3,883     (111,869

PotlatchDeltic Corp., REIT

     (4,606     (191,379

Rayonier, Inc., REIT

     (6,362     (161,468

Total Real Estate

       (464,716

Total Common Stocks
(Proceeds $(5,688,195))

       (5,306,619

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 33.1%

 

    5,397,438  

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $16,284,742  

 

 

4 

The Fund is contractually responsible to the lender for any dividends payable on securities while those securities are outstanding in short position. These dividends and interest amounts are recorded as interest and dividend expense on the Statement of Operations.

ADR   American Depositary Receipt

REIT  Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

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The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

     Level 1    Level 2      Level 3      Value

  Investments in Securities

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

   $15,877,716                   $15,877,716 

Short-Term Investments

           

Other Investment Companies

   316,207                   316,207
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Total Assets

   16,193,923                   16,193,923 
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Liabilities

           

Common Stocks

   (5,306,619)                  (5,306,619)
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Net Investments in Securities

   $10,887,304               –                –      $10,887,304 
  

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed breakout of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the AMG Managers Pictet International Fund (the “Fund”) Class N shares returned (11.83

%), trailing the (6.86%) return for the MSCI EAFE Index.

 

MARKET COMMENTARY

 

While the decline in international equity markets over the review period as a whole was modest, the “round trip” to get to that outcome was historic in its scale and savagery. However, the first three months saw a continuation of the steady upward progress that characterized most of 2019. Then in mid-February 2020 it became apparent that a localized outbreak of a new and potentially deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) in China’s Hubei province was set to become a global pandemic. It was also quickly evident that the short- to medium-term impact on economies of global efforts to manage the spread of the virus could be devastating. The resulting equity, commodity, and energy price freefall wiped one third off the value of MSCI EAFE Index companies in the space of less than four weeks. In March governments and central banks coordinated to announce packages of monetary and fiscal stimulus what were unprecedented in their scale, and the decline was reversed. Even as many economies remained paralyzed by draconian lockdown measures to counter the pandemic, additional stimulus packages in April/May added fuel to the nascent market recovery as investors looked well beyond an uncertain short term to the likelihood of an extended period of ultra-cheap money. The second half of the period was characterized by a steady and powerful equity market recovery despite looming uncertainties like the outcome of the November U.S. election, the final terms for the U.K.’s exit from the European Union, and when a COVID-19 vaccine would become available.

 

  

At a regional level, the underperformance came in Europe; Japan and the Pacific ex Japan achieved modest outperformance. At a sector level the largest negatives were both the underweight to and stock selection within the health care group, as well as stock selection within the industrials and materials sectors.

 

While all the factors listed above contributed to the weak outcome, at a stock level most of the largest individual negative contributors fell into the “mass gatherings/travel” category that was set to see unprecedented disruption from COVID-19 lockdown measures. These included: (1) Informa (conferences/exhibitions, U.K.) which fell victim to both travel and mass-gathering restrictions, and only joined the broader recovery late in the period, (2) Cineworld (European and U.S. (Regal) cinema operator, U.K.) which saw its entire operation closed in national lockdowns and was forced to abandon an intended acquisition, (3) Asahi (global brewer, Japan) which suffered a significant decline in hospitality revenue sales of beer, (4) Saga (insurance and cruise ship operator, U.K.) which was forced to cease cruise operations and mothball its fleet of cruise vessels, and (5) Elis (contract linen supply, France) which suffered a decline in hospitality and industrial linen demand. Another significant negative was OCI (fertilizer producer, Netherlands) for which ultra-low energy prices erode both margins and its competitive advantage. In several cases, the higher-than-normal levels of debt carried by the companies (whether because of acquisitions or heavy recent investment spending) exacerbated the underperformance.

 

While failing to offset these negatives, notable positive contributions were made by: (1) Nexon (digital games producer, Japan) which benefited from both a

  

has gathered pace since the review period end thanks largely to positive news on COVID-19 vaccine development. However, with mass vaccine availability unlikely before the end of the Northern Hemisphere winter, there remains significant scope for the second (and possibly a third) wave of infections to drive market volatility.

 

However, and as is consistent with a bottom-up and long-term investment approach, we don’t try to predict these shorter-term events. Instead we focus on trying to hold and acquire companies that are able to thrive under most scenarios. If the future is uncertain, we “invert” by asking ourselves “what is priced in” to the valuations, and then assess whether such a future is realistic. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the earnings of many companies to collapse to levels that imply a significant and long-term impairment of their ability to recover, while our assessment of their normalized earnings power remains broadly unchanged. Indeed, in some cases, whether because of competitive position or strength of business model, we believe they should actually be able to capitalize on the demise of weaker players and emerge from the pandemic period stronger. We can’t say when this will be with any certainty, but companies like Wizz (ultra-low-cost airline, U.K.), Compass (the world’s largest contract catering company, U.K.), Asahi (global brewer, Japan), Trip.com (online travel agent, China), Elis (contract linen supply, France), and Informa (global conferences and exhibitions, U.K.) are just a few examples of portfolio companies that fall into this category—leaders and consolidators in industries that will likely see demand return. That said, the impact of the pandemic has been and remains

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

The Fund’s underperformance of the MSCI EAFE Index over the period was largely a product of relative weakness as global markets collapsed in February/March 2020. Several factors combined to drive this outcome. The Fund was more cyclically tilted than the market, it continued to carry its characteristic overweight to mid and small companies, it entered the period very underweight large-cap pharmaceutical companies (which strongly outperformed), and it also had exposure to several companies which (although in very different sectors) are heavily dependent on non-essential mass gatherings/travel.

  

boost to revenues in lockdown and expectations surrounding the launch on mobile version of its most successful franchise in China, (2) JD.com (ecommerce platform, China) which experienced a similar lockdown related demand increase, but also saw margins expand as it passed a peak in investment, and (3) Pandora (jewelry, Denmark) which saw the pandemic speed a shift of sales to online and management action to restructure the business starting to yield results.

 

MARKET OUTLOOK AND STRATEGY

 

The massive government fiscal and monetary commitments made in the eye of the pandemic storm continue to underpin a market recovery that

  

significant. It has clearly accelerated a variety of structural trends that were already developing—online provision of services, working trends, the digitization of money—but we believe that the basic human need/desire to socialize, travel, consume, and aspire to better remains unchanged.

 

A business (rather than a stock) ownership mindset and a long-term horizon have always been and remain central to our investment approach. Although the immediate future remains uncertain, as we look ahead through this lens we are excited by the prospects for the Fund and the valuation opportunity created by the unique environment of 2020.

 

 

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Through its history the Fund has suffered periods of relative performance similar to that experienced since COVID-19 became a pandemic in Q1 2020. In each case it has bounced back strongly. As before, the key to recovery was to stick to what we believe    in—to focus on maintaining both our investment process and a sense of what we are willing to pay for selected business models based on their long-term prospects. We are doing that now and will continue to as we navigate this extraordinary period.    This commentary reflects the viewpoints of Pictet Asset Management as of November 27, 2020, and is not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results.

 

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

 

CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

AMG Managers Pictet International Fund’s cumulative total return is based on the daily change in net asset value (NAV), and assumes that all dividends and distributions were reinvested. The graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the AMG Managers Pictet International Fund’s Class N shares on April 14, 2014, to a $10,000 investment made in the MSCI EAFE Index for the same time period. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on a Fund distribution or redemption of shares. The listed returns for the Fund are net of expenses and the returns for the index exclude expenses. Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.

 

LOGO

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the AMG Managers Pictet International Fund and the MSCI EAFE Index for the same time periods ended October 31, 2020.

 

 Average Annual Total Returns1    One  
Year  
     Five  
Years  
     Since
Inception
     Inception
Date
 

 AMG Managers Pictet International Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

 

Class N

     (11.83%)        1.44%        0.51%        04/14/14  

Class I

     (11.63%)        1.69%        0.79%        04/14/14  

Class Z

     (11.56%)               (4.21%)        09/29/17  
         

MSCI EAFE Index9, 10

     (6.86%)        2.85%        1.78%         04/14/14  

The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

Investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For performance information through the most recent month end, current net asset values per share for the Fund and other information, please call 800.548.4539 or visit our website at amgfunds.com for a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing or sending money.

Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

 

Date reflects the inception date of the Fund, not the index.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and

 

capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of October 31, 2020. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

2 Investments in international securities are subject to certain risks of overseas investing including currency fluctuations and changes in political and economic conditions, which could result in significant market fluctuations. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

3 The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in emerging markets, such as erratic earnings patterns, economic and political instability, changing exchange controls, limitations on repatriation of foreign capital and changes in local governmental attitudes toward private investment, possibly leading to nationalization or confiscation of investor assets.

4 Investing in initial public offerings (IPOs) is risky and the prices of stocks purchased in IPOs tend to fluctuate more widely than stocks of companies that have been publicly traded for a longer period of time. Stocks purchased in IPOs generally do not have a trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods.

5 The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in mid-capitalization companies such as greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less liquidity than the stocks of larger, more established companies.

6 The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in small-capitalization companies, such as erratic earnings patterns, competitive conditions, limited earnings history and a reliance on one or a limited number of products.

7 Market prices of investments held by the Fund may fall rapidly or unpredictably due to a variety of economic or political factors, market conditions, disasters or public health issues, or in response to events that affect particular industries or companies.

8 A greater percentage of the Fund’s holdings may be focused in a smaller number of securities which may place the Fund at greater risk than a more diversified fund.

9 The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. & Canada. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries represented by the index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI EAFE Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

 

 

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10 All MSCI data is provided “as is.” The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates, or any MSCI

  

data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited.

  

Not FDIC insured, nor bank guaranteed. May lose value.

 

 

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Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

October 31, 2020

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 
 

Industrials

     22.4  
 
 

Consumer Discretionary

     18.2  
 
 

Financials

     16.8  
 
 

Consumer Staples

     15.5  
 
 

Communication Services

     10.6  
 
 

Health Care

     5.8  
 
 

Information Technology

     5.8  
 
 

Energy

     1.6  
 
 

Materials

     1.5  
 
 

Real Estate

     0.6  
 
 

Short-Term Investments

     1.2  
 
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     0.0  

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

Security Name        % of
Net Assets
              
 

Nestle SA (Switzerland)

       3.4  
 

Informa PLC (United Kingdom)

       2.9  
 

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. (Japan)

       2.9  
 

Jardine Strategic Holdings, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

       2.7  
 

Trip.com Group, Ltd., ADR (China)

       2.4  
 

GlaxoSmithKline PLC (United Kingdom)

       2.3  
 

FANUC Corp. (Japan)

       2.2  
 

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

       2.2  
 

Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (China)

       2.1  
 

Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

       2.1  
      

 

 

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

       25.2  
      

 

 

 

 

 

Because a fund’s strategy may result in multiple investments in particular sectors of the economy, its performance may depend on the performance of those sectors and may fluctuate more widely than investments diversified across more sectors. For additional information on these and other risk considerations, please see the Fund’s prospectus.

Any sectors, industries, or securities discussed should not be perceived as investment recommendations. Mention of a specific security should not be considered a recommendation to buy or solicitation to sell that security. Specific securities mentioned in this report may have been sold from the Fund’s portfolio of investments by the time you receive this report.

 

 

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments

October 31, 2020

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 98.8%

     

Communication Services - 10.6%

 

  

Bollore SA (France)

     786,564        $2,819,426  

Informa PLC (United Kingdom)*

     1,007,305        5,465,292  

Nexon Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     122,200        3,405,825  

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     28,000        1,626,878  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (China)

     51,000        3,896,688  

Vivendi SA (France)

     84,178        2,429,664  

Total Communication Services

        19,643,773  

Consumer Discretionary - 18.2%

 

  

Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Switzerland)

     43,317        2,707,477  

Compass Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     222,102        3,040,087  

EssilorLuxottica, S.A. (France)*

     18,500        2,283,983  

Freni Brembo SpA (Italy)*,1

     216,062        2,244,898  

Gestamp Automocion SA (Spain)2

     423,524        1,295,128  

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (United Kingdom)*

     62,935        3,197,753  

JD.com, Inc., ADR (China)*

     21,950        1,789,364  

KOMEDA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     127,100        2,246,433  

Pandora A/S (Denmark)

     26,923        2,135,787  

Rakuten, Inc. (Japan)

     282,100        2,744,603  

Rinnai Corp. (Japan)

     23,600        2,325,461  

Sony Corp. (Japan)

     38,100        3,176,263  

Trip.com Group, Ltd., ADR (China)*

     157,677        4,534,790  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        33,722,027  

Consumer Staples - 15.5%

 

  

Ain Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

     44,700        3,126,652  

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (Belgium)

     71,084        3,676,893  

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. (Japan)

     175,900        5,443,602  

cocokara fine, Inc. (Japan)

     30,000        1,970,890  

Danone SA (France)

     46,558        2,582,342  

Matsumotokiyoshi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     103,000        3,802,385  

Nestle SA (Switzerland)

     55,884        6,285,717  

Treasury Wine Estates, Ltd. (Australia)

     299,343        1,929,814  

Total Consumer Staples

        28,818,295  

Energy - 1.6%

 

  

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B (Netherlands)

     244,677        2,950,654  

Financials - 16.8%

 

  

ASR Nederland NV (Netherlands)

     68,361        2,074,440  

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (Spain)

     838,885        2,420,304  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. (Singapore)1

     214,534        3,195,668  

EXOR NV (Netherlands)

     67,715        3,522,985  

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (Italy)*

     1,131,978        1,879,196  
      Shares      Value  

Julius Baer Group, Ltd. (Switzerland)

     83,934        $3,735,503  

Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS PJSC (Russia)

     1,558,083        2,631,498  

Nordea Bank Abp (Finland)*

     363,295        2,726,627  

Prudential PLC (United Kingdom)

     276,135        3,377,282  

Saga PLC (United Kingdom)*

     352,489        630,964  

Shinsei Bank, Ltd. (Japan)

     215,400        2,591,595  

Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

     62,100        2,318,558  

Total Financials

        31,104,620  

Health Care - 5.8%

 

  

GlaxoSmithKline PLC (United Kingdom)

     251,489        4,199,503  

Grifols SA, ADR (Spain)

     144,302        2,450,248  

H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

     79,100        2,012,485  

LivaNova PLC (United Kingdom)*

     43,211        2,175,242  

Total Health Care

        10,837,478  

Industrials - 22.4%

 

  

Bunzl PLC (United Kingdom)

     41,775        1,298,635  

CK Hutchison Holdings, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     314,748        1,901,072  

Elis SA (France)*

     270,444        2,966,172  

FANUC Corp. (Japan)

     19,300        4,076,640  

Fujitec Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     85,000        1,852,194  

Hoshizaki Corp. (Japan)

     38,800        3,098,539  

Jardine Strategic Holdings, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     230,428        4,989,264  

Knorr-Bremse AG (Germany)

     24,146        2,796,125  

Park24 Co., Ltd. (Japan)*

     156,400        2,112,629  

Reliance Worldwide Corp., Ltd. (United States)

     1,110,346        3,205,271  

S-1 Corp. (South Korea)

     27,866        2,002,720  

Safran SA (France)*

     35,536        3,748,322  

Vinci SA (France)

     43,665        3,448,874  

The Weir Group PLC (United Kingdom)*

     115,504        2,145,813  

Wizz Air Holdings PLC (Switzerland)*,2

     46,339        1,918,381  

Total Industrials

        41,560,651  

Information Technology - 5.8%

 

  

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

     11,079        4,008,403  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     68,341        3,435,203  

Siltronic AG (Germany)

     20,587        1,948,252  

Worldline, S.A. (France)*,2

     19,500        1,444,292  

Total Information Technology

        10,836,150  

Materials - 1.5%

 

  

OCI NV (Netherlands)*,1

     227,087        2,718,623  

Real Estate - 0.6%

 

  

Merlin Properties Socimi SA, REIT (Spain)

     160,817        1,082,463  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $195,550,864)

        183,274,734  
 

 

 

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

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Principal

Amount

     Value  

Short-Term Investments - 1.2%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.2%3

 

  

Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 10/30/20,due 11/02/20, 0.100% total to be received $251,783 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 12/31/20 - 11/01/50, totaling $256,817)

   $ 251,781      $ 251,781  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 1.0%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.02%4

     616,389        616,389  

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

# 

Less than 0.05%.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $244,537 or 0.1% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2020, the value of these securities amounted to $4,657,801 or 2.5% of net assets.

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares, 0.04%4

     616,388        $616,388  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 0.04%4

     635,067        635,067  

Total Other Investment Companies

 

     1,867,844  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $2,119,625)

 

     2,119,625  

Total Investments - 100.0%
(Cost $197,670,489)

 

     185,394,359  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.0%#

 

     83,510  

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

     $185,477,869  

 

3

Cash collateral received for securities lending activity was invested in these joint repurchase agreements.

 

4 

Yield shown represents the October 31, 2020, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of October 31, 2020:

 

     Level 1          Level 21           Level 3          Total      

  Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Industrials

     $2,796,125        $38,764,526               $41,560,651  

Consumer Discretionary

     6,324,154        27,397,873               33,722,027  

Financials

            31,104,620               31,104,620  

Consumer Staples

            28,818,295               28,818,295  

Communication Services

            19,643,773               19,643,773  

Health Care

     4,625,490        6,211,988               10,837,478  

Information Technology

            10,836,150               10,836,150  

Energy

            2,950,654               2,950,654  

Materials

            2,718,623               2,718,623  

Real Estate

            1,082,463               1,082,463  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            251,781               251,781  

Other Investment Companies

     1,867,844                      1,867,844  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $15,613,613        $169,780,746               $185,394,359  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at October 31, 2020, was as follows:

 

 Country   

% of Long-Term

Investments

 Australia

     1.1  

 Belgium

     2.0  

 China

     5.6  

 Denmark

     1.2  

 Finland

     1.5  

 France

     11.8  

 Germany

     2.6  

 Hong Kong

     3.8  

 Italy

     2.2  

 Japan

     26.2  
 Country   

% of Long-Term

Investments

Netherlands

     8.3  

Russia

     1.4  

Singapore

     1.7  

South Korea

     3.0  

Spain

     4.0  

Switzerland

     8.0  

United Kingdom

     13.9  

United States

     1.7  
  

 

 

 

     100.0  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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  Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  October 31, 2020

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Focused Absolute
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Montag & Caldwell
Growth Fund
  AMG
River Road
Dividend All Cap
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Fairpointe

Mid
Cap Fund
 

Assets:

        

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $0, $0, $23,567,198, and $0, respectively)

     $145,595,944           $476,127,267           $463,691,953           $432,868,570  

Receivable for investments sold

                       22,334,300  

Dividend and interest receivables

     93,513       279,242       1,356,401       272,875  

Securities lending income receivable

                 4,132        

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     155,699       100,413       121,671       41,320  

Receivable from affiliate

     2,316                    

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     23,936       20,235       23,125       30,197  

Total assets

     145,871,408       476,527,157       465,197,282       455,547,262  

Liabilities:

        

Payable upon return of securities loaned

                 11,813,488        

Payable for investments purchased

                 396,935       7,975,648  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     45,669       324,654       486,616       550,264  

Accrued expenses:

        

Investment advisory and management fees

     76,116       325,616       240,675       616,830  

Administrative fees

     19,029       64,029       60,169       59,756  

Distribution fees

     2,736       19,382       9,171       48,631  

Shareholder service fees

     4,989       29,880       20,344       31,174  

Other

     37,044       75,193       66,997       110,436  

Total liabilities

     185,583       838,754       13,094,395       9,392,739  

    

        

Net Assets

     $145,685,825       $475,688,403       $452,102,887       $446,154,523  

1 Investments at cost

     $134,584,433       $283,979,107       $398,647,993       $331,121,932  

 

 

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

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Focused Absolute
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Montag & Caldwell
Growth Fund
  AMG
River Road
Dividend All Cap
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Fairpointe
Mid
Cap Fund
 

Net Assets Represent:

        

Paid-in capital

     $155,799,578           $208,410,588           $398,557,245           $317,484,764  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (10,113,753     267,277,815       53,545,642       128,669,759  

Net Assets

     $145,685,825       $475,688,403       $452,102,887       $446,154,523  

Class N:

        

Net Assets

     $12,466,322       $166,050,582       $41,358,194       $259,561,420  

Shares outstanding

     1,128,020       7,724,070       4,128,831       8,723,350  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $11.05       $21.50       $10.02       $29.75  

Class I:

        

Net Assets

     $130,757,905       $309,637,821       $408,843,508       $176,807,446  

Shares outstanding

     11,761,174       14,276,372       40,850,814       5,762,504  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $11.12       $21.69       $10.01       $30.68  

Class Z:

        

Net Assets

     $2,461,598             $1,901,185       $9,785,657  

Shares outstanding

     221,298             189,936       319,436  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $11.12             $10.01       $30.63  

 

 

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

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     AMG
Managers
LMCG Small
Cap

Growth Fund
     AMG
River Road
Small-Mid Cap

Value Fund
     AMG
River Road
Small Cap
Value Fund
     AMG Managers
Silvercrest
Small

Cap Fund
 

Assets:

           

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $5,732,071, $5,929,845, $13,281,878, and $12,791,387, respectively)

   $ 37,547,001      $ 178,966,420      $ 515,223,385      $ 176,143,683  
           

Receivable for investments sold

     2,310,826        825,994        1,551,270        2,271,698  
           

Dividend and interest receivables

     1,150        13,043        79,632        84,993  
           

Securities lending income receivable

     795        744        1,784        1,962  
           

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     1,313        21,130        494,735        331,033  
           

Receivable from affiliate

     2,165                      619  
           

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     8,360        16,302        21,207        10,473  
           

Total assets

     39,871,610        179,843,633        517,372,013        178,844,461  
           

Liabilities:

           
           

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     1,290,673                       
           

Payable for investments purchased

     2,958,612        694,306        1,345,674         
           

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     162,788        437,963        904,151        167,725  
           

Due to custodian

                          666,503  
           

Accrued expenses:

           
           

Investment advisory and management fees

     28,526        118,061        360,178        142,715  
           

Administrative fees

     4,754        23,612        67,533        23,786  
           

Distribution fees

     2,642        4,140        5,776        2,974  
           

Shareholder service fees

     2,219        8,590        55,166        9,006  
           

Other

     29,930        35,527        51,372        38,268  
           

Total liabilities

     4,480,144        1,322,199        2,789,850        1,050,977  
           

Net Assets

   $ 35,391,466      $ 178,521,434      $ 514,582,163      $ 177,793,484  
           

1 Investments at cost

   $ 30,247,385      $ 183,046,472      $ 495,650,827      $ 178,501,303  

 

 

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

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     AMG
Managers
LMCG Small
Cap

Growth Fund
     AMG
River Road
Small-Mid Cap
Value Fund
    AMG
River Road
Small Cap
Value Fund
     AMG Managers
Silvercrest
Small

Cap Fund
 

Net Assets Represent:

          

Paid-in capital

     $26,642,428        $192,962,910       $507,268,941        $190,100,640  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     8,749,038        (14,441,476     7,313,222        (12,307,156

Net Assets

     $35,391,466        $178,521,434       $514,582,163        $177,793,484  

Class N:

          

Net Assets

     $28,908,353        $21,617,812       $25,919,771        $21,726,993  

Shares outstanding

     1,367,231        3,179,581       2,409,693        1,604,775  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $21.14        $6.80       $10.76        $13.54  

Class I:

          

Net Assets

     $6,483,113        $156,350,348       $487,637,082        $121,400,067  

Shares outstanding

     300,097        22,391,045       44,136,894        8,843,205  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $21.60        $6.98       $11.05        $13.73  

Class Z:

          

Net Assets

            $553,274       $1,025,310        $34,666,424  

Shares outstanding

            79,229       92,782        2,526,060  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

            $6.98       $11.05        $13.72  

 

 

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

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

 

     AMG Managers
DoubleLine
Core Plus
Bond Fund
     AMG
River Road
Long-Short Fund
     AMG
Managers
Pictet
International Fund
 

Assets:

        

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $1,422,660, $0, and $244,537, respectively)

     $482,630,700        $16,193,923        $185,394,359  

Affiliated Investments at value2

     24,304,814                

Foreign currency3

            158,348        103,004  

Receivable for investments sold

     19,041,973               53,026  

Segregated cash

            5,339,621         

Dividend and interest receivables

     2,483,523        12,310        1,082,988  

Securities lending income receivable

     714               86  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     418,762        8,438        97,963  

Receivable from affiliate

     10,896        5,728         

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     23,257        9,282        17,093  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments

     877                

Total assets

     528,915,516        21,727,650        186,748,519  

Liabilities:

        

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     1,335,973               251,781  

Payable for investments purchased

     19,709,358        25,568         

Payable for delayed delivery investments purchased

     5,030,754                

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     242,666        52,655        756,272  

Interest and dividends payable

            9,224         

Due to custodian

     1,471,429                

Accrued expenses:

        

Investment advisory and management fees

     192,474        12,246        153,862  

Administrative fees

     64,158        2,161        25,042  

Distribution fees

     12,027        345        1,522  

Shareholder service fees

     33,721        1,107        18,844  

Other

     83,084        32,983        63,327  

Securities sold short, at value4

            5,306,619         

Total liabilities

     28,175,644        5,442,908        1,270,650  

    

        

Net Assets

     $500,739,872        $16,284,742        $185,477,869  

1 Investments at cost

     $480,490,934        $16,239,459        $197,670,489  

2 Affiliated Investments at cost

     $23,657,172                

3 Foreign currency at cost

            $156,350        $102,428  

4 Proceeds

            $5,688,195         

 

 

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

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     AMG Managers
DoubleLine
Core Plus

Bond Fund
    AMG
River Road
Long-Short Fund
    AMG
Managers
Pictet
International Fund
 

Net Assets Represent:

      

Paid-in capital

     $505,336,360       $17,174,692       $312,092,997  

Total distributable loss

     (4,596,488     (889,950     (126,615,128

Net Assets

     $500,739,872       $16,284,742       $185,477,869  

Class N:

      

Net Assets

     $56,175,393       $1,583,923       $6,791,642  

Shares outstanding

     5,221,962       138,971       825,310  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $10.76       $11.40       $8.23  

Class I:

      

Net Assets

     $433,880,867       $14,040,708       $166,994,362  

Shares outstanding

     40,359,625       1,204,789       20,172,580  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $10.75       $11.65       $8.28  

Class Z:

      

Net Assets

     $10,683,612       $660,111       $11,691,865  

Shares outstanding

     992,822       56,463       1,415,698  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $10.76       $11.69       $8.26  

 

 

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

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Statement of Operations

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Focused Absolute
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Montag & Caldwell
Growth Fund
  AMG
River Road
Dividend All Cap
Value Fund
  AMG
Managers
Fairpointe

Mid
Cap Fund

Investment Income:

                

Dividend income

       $2,071,321 1        $4,088,557       $17,850,455       $12,228,199

Interest income

       142                  

Securities lending income

       25,441       3,226       103,294      

Foreign withholding tax

       (11,135 )             (5,834 )       (114,644 )

Total investment income

       2,085,769       4,091,783       17,947,915       12,113,555

Expenses:

                

Investment advisory and management fees

       923,146       3,359,593       3,076,734       4,632,984

Administrative fees

       230,787       719,913       769,183       1,095,746

Distribution fees - Class N

       40,198       271,418       133,933       824,970

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

       6,432       115,094       37,501       274,079

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

       54,743       220,865       224,669       295,390

Registration fees

       60,613       44,585       73,025       87,579

Professional fees

       33,999       61,681       52,605       61,202

Custodian fees

       27,871       44,762       46,487       63,884

Reports to shareholders

       13,681       56,353       28,988       40,239

Trustee fees and expenses

       13,477       42,934       45,912       72,341

Transfer agent fees

       5,413       44,658       18,051       40,530

Interest expense

       838             2,775       2,315

Miscellaneous

       11,386       32,056       37,230       71,594

Total expenses before offsets

       1,422,584       5,013,912       4,547,093       7,562,853

Expense reimbursements

       (176,679 )                   (176,021 )

Expense reductions

       (21,695 )       (7,182 )       (23,766 )      

Net expenses

       1,224,210       5,006,730       4,523,327       7,386,832

    

                

Net investment income (loss)

       861,559       (914,947 )       13,424,588       4,726,723

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

                

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

       (20,924,160 )       85,184,256       2,020,791       124,204,848

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

       (655,316 )       9,372,542       (77,612,710 )       (179,176,911 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       (21,579,476 )       94,556,798       (75,591,919 )       (54,972,063 )

    

                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       $(20,717,917       $93,641,851       $(62,167,331       $(50,245,340

1 Includes non-recurring dividends of 233,258.

                

 

 

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

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     AMG
Managers
LMCG Small
Cap

Growth Fund
  AMG
River Road
Small-Mid Cap
Value Fund
  AMG
River Road
Small Cap
Value Fund
  AMG Managers
Silvercrest
Small

Cap Fund

Investment Income:

                

Dividend income

       $120,956       $2,027,194 1        $5,233,202       $2,681,018

Securities lending income

       11,813       22,251       47,218       24,155

Foreign withholding tax

             (4,398 )       (28,827 )      

Total investment income

       132,769       2,045,047       5,251,593       2,705,173

Expenses:

                

Investment advisory and management fees

       322,632       1,345,765       3,658,731       1,759,128

Administrative fees

       53,772       269,153       686,012       293,188

Distribution fees - Class N

       52,401       59,694       81,737       57,801

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

       19,666       14,490       32,695       16,692

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

       5,427       83,700       358,340       96,872

Registration fees

       33,402       61,474       72,653       57,472

Professional fees

       24,871       32,193       47,363       32,932

Custodian fees

       20,908       30,669       50,661       30,443

Reports to shareholders

       9,852       19,135       43,452       17,223

Transfer agent fees

       7,697       7,068       15,532       6,709

Trustee fees and expenses

       3,222       15,766       39,621       17,389

Interest expense

       2,611                   39

Miscellaneous

       4,069       12,917       29,145       14,787

Repayment of prior reimbursements

             28,445            

Total expenses before offsets

       560,530       1,980,469       5,115,942       2,400,675

Expense reimbursements

       (111,190 )                   (118,317 )

Expense reductions

       (1,836 )       (39,200 )       (109,023 )       (66,758 )

Net expenses

       447,504       1,941,269       5,006,919       2,215,600

    

                

Net investment income (loss)

       (314,735 )       103,778       244,674       489,573

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):

                

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

       4,712,131       (9,195,938 )       (10,803,606 )       (9,161,963 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

       2,853,559       (14,720,991 )       (29,318,189 )       (19,170,573 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

       7,565,690       (23,916,929 )       (40,121,795 )       (28,332,536 )

    

                

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       $7,250,955       $(23,813,151       $(39,877,121       $(27,842,963

1 Includes non-recurring dividends of $205,874.

                

 

 

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

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     AMG Managers
DoubleLine
Core Plus
Bond Fund
  AMG
River Road
Long-Short Fund
  AMG
Managers
Pictet
International Fund

Investment Income:

            

Dividend income

       $113,883       $285,329       $5,215,577 1 
       

Interest income

       19,550,636       76       672

Dividends from affiliated securities

       105,334            

Securities lending income

       17,808             19,853

Foreign withholding tax

       (798 )       (4,284 )       (410,562 )

Total investment income

       19,786,863       281,121       4,825,540

Expenses:

            

Investment advisory and management fees

       2,559,075       175,965       1,576,447

Administrative fees

       853,025       31,053       349,771

Distribution fees - Class N

       171,870       5,709       102,790

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

       54,998       1,827       58,766

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

       397,610       14,513       168,713

Professional fees

       102,444       32,008       38,792

Custodian fees

       100,648       19,101       106,970

Registration fees

       70,116       47,239       61,119

Trustee fees and expenses

       52,284       1,909       21,112

Reports to shareholders

       42,720       4,350       37,264

Transfer agent fees

       19,451       1,001       6,641

Dividend expense

             258,301      

Interest expense

             24,619       7,298

Miscellaneous

       40,013       3,653       21,919

Total expenses before offsets

       4,464,254       621,248       2,557,602

Expense reimbursements

       (236,714 )       (84,419 )       (102,321 )

Expense reductions

             (22,363 )      

Fee waivers

       (134,092 )            

Net expenses

       4,093,448       514,466       2,455,281

    

            

Net investment income (loss)

       15,693,415       (233,345 )       2,370,259

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

            

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

       9,963,721       (494,476 )       (16,840,414 )

Net realized loss on affiliated investments

       (244,485 )            

Net realized loss on short sales

             (139,093 )      

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

             (4,012 )       50,957

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

       (14,921,837 )       (812,293 )       (20,707,863 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on affiliated investments

       478,547            

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on short sales

             538,164      

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations

             1,732       53,670

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on unfunded loan commitments

       946            

Net realized and unrealized loss

       (4,723,108 )       (909,978 )       (37,443,650 )

    

            

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       $10,970,307       $(1,143,323       $(35,073,391

1  Includes non-recurring dividends of $778,569.

            

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

For the fiscal years ended October 31,

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Focused Absolute
Value Fund
    AMG
Managers
Montag & Caldwell
Growth Fund
    AMG
River Road
Dividend All Cap
Value Fund
 
     2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

     $861,559       $431,888       $(914,947     $99,327       $13,424,588       $18,292,187  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (20,924,160     2,411,489       85,184,256       48,983,504       2,020,791       38,253,975  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (655,316     10,556,910       9,372,542       33,325,277       (77,612,710     8,086,074  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (20,717,917     13,400,287       93,641,851       82,408,108       (62,167,331     64,632,236  

Distributions to Shareholders:

            

Class N

     (376,933     (586,698     (14,140,899     (32,648,158     (5,975,070     (8,009,145

Class I

     (3,160,161     (1,474,234     (28,027,374     (73,505,569     (47,458,557     (58,453,011

Class R1

                       (119,576            

Class Z

     (3,318     (4,375                 (20,856     (5,769

Total distributions to shareholders

     (3,540,412     (2,065,307     (42,168,273     (106,273,303     (53,454,483     (66,467,925

Capital Share Transactions:2

            

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     23,576,015       104,854,748       (71,363,061     (76,806,232     (45,255,562     (230,206,314

    

            

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (682,314     116,189,728       (19,889,483     (100,671,427     (160,877,376     (232,042,003

Net Assets:

            

Beginning of year

     146,368,139       30,178,411       495,577,886       596,249,313       612,980,263       845,022,266  

End of year

     $145,685,825       $146,368,139       $475,688,403       $495,577,886       $452,102,887       $612,980,263  

1 Effective May 31, 2019, Class R shares were converted into Class N shares.

2 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

For the fiscal years ended October 31,

 

 

     AMG
Managers
Fairpointe
Mid Cap Fund
    AMG
Managers
LMCG Small
Cap Growth Fund
    AMG
River Road
Small-Mid Cap Value Fund
 
     2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

     $4,726,723       $25,730,643       $(314,735     $(294,184     $103,778       $(61,527

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     124,204,848       150,936,113       4,712,131       (780,765     (9,195,938     2,556,562  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (179,176,911     (163,566,555     2,853,559       17,124       (14,720,991     7,741,087  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (50,245,340     13,100,201       7,250,955       (1,057,825     (23,813,151     10,236,122  

Distributions to Shareholders:

            

Class N

     (33,504,723     (60,784,071                 (512,884     (990,330

Class I

     (37,562,764     (118,067,003                 (3,093,005     (3,445,808

Class Z

     (3,451,809     (15,472,072                 (3,815     (9,497

Total distributions to shareholders

     (74,519,296     (194,323,146                 (3,609,704     (4,445,635

Capital Share Transactions:1

            

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (1,097,820,771     (1,003,127,045     (17,184,417     (56,651,158     35,471,352       95,306,265  

    

            

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (1,222,585,407     (1,184,349,990     (9,933,462     (57,708,983     8,048,497       101,096,752  

Net Assets:

            

Beginning of year

     1,668,739,930       2,853,089,920       45,324,928       103,033,911       170,472,937       69,376,185  

End of year

     $446,154,523       $1,668,739,930       $35,391,466       $45,324,928       $178,521,434       $170,472,937  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

For the fiscal years ended October 31,

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Small Cap Value Fund
    AMG Managers
Silvercrest
Small Cap Fund
    AMG Managers
DoubleLine
Core Plus
Bond Fund
 
     2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

            

Net investment income (loss)

     $244,674       $(253,950     $489,573       $794,327       $15,693,415       $21,540,707  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (10,803,606     34,643,370       (9,161,963     4,890,467       9,719,236       (987,474

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (29,318,189     2,456,593       (19,170,573     8,668,319       (14,442,344     32,237,519  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (39,877,121     36,846,013       (27,842,963     14,353,113       10,970,307       52,790,752  

Distributions to Shareholders:

            

Class N

     (2,120,249     (2,950,509     (661,535     (2,775,383     (1,927,975     (3,097,945

Class I

     (23,298,854     (28,932,862     (4,033,106     (14,843,605     (15,037,786     (19,657,097

Class Z

     (11,458     (17,058     (958,145     (3,127,881     (96,813     (89,469

Total distributions to shareholders

     (25,430,561     (31,900,429     (5,652,786     (20,746,869     (17,062,574     (22,844,511

Capital Share Transactions:1

            

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     175,396,275       40,696,083       (13,237,379     (6,575,314     (163,855,105     69,623,432  

    

            

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     110,088,593       45,641,667       (46,733,128     (12,969,070     (169,947,372     99,569,673  

Net Assets:

            

Beginning of year

     404,493,570       358,851,903       224,526,612       237,495,682       670,687,244       571,117,571  

End of year

   $ 514,582,163     $ 404,493,570     $ 177,793,484     $ 224,526,612     $ 500,739,872     $ 670,687,244  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

For the fiscal years ended October 31,

 

 

     AMG
River Road
Long-Short Fund
    AMG
Managers
Pictet International Fund
 
     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

        

Net investment income (loss)

     $(233,345     $(53,086     $2,370,259       $7,250,795  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (637,581     2,434,819       (16,789,457     (77,619,076

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (272,397     808,308       (20,654,193     91,195,450  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (1,143,323     3,190,041       (35,073,391     20,827,169  

Distributions to Shareholders:

        

Class N

     (244,069     (208,970     (1,609,403     (10,017,518

Class I

     (1,797,271     (1,381,832     (4,602,504     (15,985,185

Class Z

     (6,804     (4,220     (1,338,806     (108,594,791

Total distributions to shareholders

     (2,048,144     (1,595,022     (7,550,713     (134,597,494

Capital Share Transactions:1

        

Net decrease from capital share transactions

     (6,117,855     (4,748,295     (67,267,345     (1,171,252,631

    

        

Total decrease in net assets

     (9,309,322     (3,153,276     (109,891,449     (1,285,022,956

Net Assets:

        

Beginning of year

     25,594,064       28,747,340       295,369,318       1,580,392,274  

End of year

   $ 16,284,742     $ 25,594,064     $ 185,477,869     $ 295,369,318  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,   For the fiscal period ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       20161

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.65       $11.91       $11.87       $10.85       $10.00  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.04 4        0.04       0.05       (0.01 )       0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.39 )       1.45       0.93       1.85       0.81

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.35 )       1.49       0.98       1.84       0.85  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.02 )       (0.05 )       (0.07 )       (0.09 )      

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.23 )       (0.70 )       (0.87 )       (0.73 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.25 )       (0.75 )       (0.94 )       (0.82 )        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $11.05       $12.65       $11.91       $11.87       $10.85  

Total Return3,5

       (11.03 )%       14.29 %       8.69 %       17.42 %       8.50 %6

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.03 %7       0.98 %7       0.99 %7       0.97 %7       1.12 %8

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

       1.15 %       1.21 %       1.32 %       1.50 %       3.15 %8

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.34 %       0.34 %       0.43 %       (0.09 )%       0.39 %8

Portfolio turnover

       103 %       59 %       88 %       112 %       146 %6,10

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $12,466       $15,284       $9,184       $7,448       $489
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,   For the fiscal period ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       20161

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.72       $11.98       $11.92       $10.88       $10.00  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income2,3

       0.07 4        0.07       0.08       0.06       0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.40 )       1.46       0.93       1.81       0.80

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.33 )       1.53       1.01       1.87       0.88  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.08 )       (0.10 )      

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.23 )       (0.70 )       (0.87 )       (0.73 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.27 )       (0.79 )       (0.95 )       (0.83 )        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $11.12       $12.72       $11.98       $11.92       $10.88  

Total Return3,5

       (10.81 )%       14.55 %       8.91 %       17.72 %       8.80 %6

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.78 %7       0.73 %7       0.74 %7       0.73 %7       0.75 %8

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

       0.90 %       0.96 %       1.07 %       1.20 %       2.90 %8

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

       0.59 %       0.59 %       0.68 %       0.50 %       0.81 %8

Portfolio turnover

       103 %       59 %       88 %       112 %       146 %6,10

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $130,758       $130,928       $20,928       $17,106       $11,312
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

     For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,

Class Z

       2020       2019       2018       201711

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.73       $11.98       $11.92       $12.18  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.07 4        0.07       0.08       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.41 )       1.47       0.93       (0.25 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.34 )       1.54       1.01       (0.26)  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

       (0.04 )       (0.09 )       (0.08 )      

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.23 )       (0.70 )       (0.87 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.27 )       (0.79 )       (0.95 )        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $11.12       $12.73       $11.98       $11.92  

Total Return3,5

       (10.86 )%       14.69 %       8.96 %       (2.13 )%6

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.74 %7       0.69 %7       0.70 %7       0.70 %7,8

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

       0.86 %       0.92 %       1.03 %       1.32 %8

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.63 %       0.63 %       0.72 %       (0.59 )%8

Portfolio turnover

       103 %       59 %       88 %       112 %6

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $2,462       $157       $66       $61
                                 

 

1 

The commencement of operations for Class N and Class I shares was November 3, 2015.

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

3 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.02, $0.05, and $0.05 for Class N, Class I, and Class Z shares, respectively.

5 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

6 

Not annualized.

7 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01% for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, 0.02% for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, 0.01% for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, and 0.03%, 0.02%, and less than 0.01% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal period ended October 31, 2017.

8 

Annualized.

9 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

10 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities received from processing a subscription in-kind.

11 

The commencement of operations for Class Z shares was October 2, 2017.

 

 

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AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $19.34       $20.52       $20.76       $19.56       $26.67  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       (0.06 )       (0.02 )       (0.01 )       (0.02 )       0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       3.92       2.74       1.71       3.20       (0.33 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       3.86       2.72       1.70       3.18       (0.28)  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

                         (0.04 )       (0.08 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (1.70 )       (3.90 )       (1.94 )       (1.94 )       (6.75 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (1.70 )       (3.90 )       (1.94 )       (1.98 )       (6.83 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $21.50       $19.34       $20.52       $20.76       $19.56  

Total Return2,3

       21.36 %       18.29 %       8.58 %       17.99 %       (1.77 )%

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.16 %4       1.16 %4       1.15 %4       1.15 %4       1.12 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       1.16 %       1.17 %       1.16 %       1.17 %       1.12 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       (0.30 )%       (0.10 )%       (0.03 )%       (0.11 )%       0.25 %

Portfolio turnover

       30 %       20 %       33 %       42 %       64 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $166,051       $166,353       $179,434       $259,324       $519,008
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $19.46       $20.62       $20.84       $19.70       $26.82  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       (0.03 )       0.01       0.03       0.02       0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       3.96       2.76       1.71       3.20       (0.31 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       3.93       2.77       1.74       3.22       (0.21)  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

             (0.03 )       (0.02 )       (0.13 )       (0.16 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (1.70 )       (3.90 )       (1.94 )       (1.95 )       (6.75 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (1.70 )       (3.93 )       (1.96 )       (2.08 )       (6.91 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $21.69       $19.46       $20.62       $20.84       $19.70  

Total Return2,3

       21.60 %       18.49 %       8.75 %       18.21 %       (1.51 )%

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.99 %4       0.98 %4       0.96 %4       0.92 %4       0.87 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.97 %       0.94 %       0.87 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       (0.13 )%       0.08 %       0.16 %       0.12 %       0.50 %

Portfolio turnover

       30 %       20 %       33 %       42 %       64 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $309,638       $329,225       $416,208       $642,461       $820,318
                                         

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

4 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01%, 0.01%, less than 0.01% and 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

5 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

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AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $12.34       $12.29       $12.87       $12.18       $12.67  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.25       0.27       0.22       0.22       0.24

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.49 )       0.80       0.06       1.54       0.65

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.24 )       1.07       0.28       1.76       0.89  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.34 )       (0.30 )       (0.28 )       (0.21 )       (0.22 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.74 )       (0.72 )       (0.58 )       (0.86 )       (1.16 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (1.08 )       (1.02 )       (0.86 )       (1.07 )       (1.38 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $10.02       $12.34       $12.29       $12.87       $12.18  

Total Return2,3

       (10.96 )%       10.11 %       2.06 %       14.79 %       7.88 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.13 %4       1.11 %4       1.10 %4       1.11 %4       1.10 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       1.13 %       1.12 %       1.11 %       1.12 %       1.10 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.38 %       2.32 %       1.78 %       1.75 %       2.00 %

Portfolio turnover

       35 %       29 %       27 %       28 %       47 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $41,358       $79,811       $100,420       $136,534       $295,797
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $12.33       $12.29       $12.86       $12.17       $12.66  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.28       0.31       0.26       0.24       0.28

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.49 )       0.78       0.06       1.55       0.64

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.21 )       1.09       0.32       1.79       0.92  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.37 )       (0.33 )       (0.31 )       (0.24 )       (0.25 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.74 )       (0.72 )       (0.58 )       (0.86 )       (1.16 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (1.11 )       (1.05 )       (0.89 )       (1.10 )       (1.41 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $10.01       $12.33       $12.29       $12.86       $12.17  

Total Return2,3

       (10.69 )%       10.32 %       2.38 %       15.07 %       8.15 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.86 %4       0.84 %4       0.84 %4       0.86 %4       0.85 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       0.86 %       0.85 %       0.85 %       0.87 %       0.85 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.65 %       2.59 %       2.04 %       1.93 %       2.30 %

Portfolio turnover

       35 %       29 %       27 %       28 %       47 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $408,844       $533,106       $743,984       $788,023       $555,064
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,

Class Z

       2020       2019       2018       20176

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.33       $12.29       $12.86       $12.80  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income1,2

       0.27       0.32       0.26       0.01

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.47 )       0.77       0.06       0.07

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.20 )       1.09       0.32       0.08  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

       (0.38 )       (0.33 )       (0.31 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.74 )       (0.72 )       (0.58 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (1.12 )       (1.05 )       (0.89 )       (0.02 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $10.01       $12.33       $12.29       $12.86  

Total Return2,3

       (10.65 )%       10.37 %       2.42 %       0.59 %7

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.81 %4       0.79 %4       0.78 %4       0.78 %4,8

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       0.81 %       0.80 %       0.79 %       0.79 %8

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.69 %       2.64 %       2.10 %       0.79 %8

Portfolio turnover

       35 %       29 %       27 %       28 %7

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $1,901       $63       $619       $257
                                 

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

4 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01%, 0.01% and less than 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

5 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

6 

The commencement of operations was on October 2, 2017.

7 

Not annualized.

8 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $34.95       $38.27       $41.95       $37.48       $37.56  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.16       0.34 3        0.08       (0.02 )       0.16

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.85 )       (0.85 )       (0.95 )       6.33       1.92

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.69 )       (0.51 )       (0.87 )       6.31       2.08  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.33 )       (0.15 )             (0.13 )       (0.11 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (2.18 )       (2.66 )       (2.81 )       (1.71 )       (2.05 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (2.51 )       (2.81 )       (2.81 )       (1.84 )       (2.16 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $29.75       $34.95       $38.27       $41.95       $37.48  

Total Return2,4

       (8.62 )%       (0.55 )%       (2.82 )%       16.87 %       6.01 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.14 %       1.15 %       1.12 %       1.12 %       1.12 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       1.16 %       1.15 %       1.13 %       1.13 %       1.12 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.52 %       0.95 %       0.19 %       (0.05 )%       0.44 %

Portfolio turnover

       50 %       21 %       18 %       28 %       24 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $259,561       $518,354       $893,685       $1,292,107       $1,374,982
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $35.96       $39.33       $42.97       $38.39       $38.44  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.25       0.45 3        0.19       0.08       0.25

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.94 )       (0.89 )       (0.99 )       6.49       1.98

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.69 )       (0.44 )       (0.80 )       6.57       2.23  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.41 )       (0.27 )       (0.03 )       (0.24 )       (0.23 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (2.18 )       (2.66 )       (2.81 )       (1.75 )       (2.05 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (2.59 )       (2.93 )       (2.84 )       (1.99 )       (2.28 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $30.68       $35.96       $39.33       $42.97       $38.39  

Total Return2,4

       (8.38 )%       (0.33 )%       (2.56 )%       17.16 %       6.26 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.90 %       0.90 %       0.87 %       0.87 %       0.87 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       0.92 %       0.90 %       0.88 %       0.88 %       0.87 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       0.76 %       1.20 %       0.44 %       0.20 %       0.68 %

Portfolio turnover

       50 %       21 %       18 %       28 %       24 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $176,807       $1,102,479       $1,754,203       $2,668,464       $2,135,998
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

     For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,

Class Z

       2020       2019       2018       20176

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $35.95       $39.34       $42.98       $44.24  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                

Net investment income1,2

       0.28       0.48 3        0.22       0.00 7 
         

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments

       (2.94 )       (0.89 )       (0.98 )       (1.26 )

Total loss from investment operations

       (2.66 )       (0.41 )       (0.76 )       (1.26 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                

Net investment income

       (0.48 )       (0.32 )       (0.07 )      

Net realized gain on investments

       (2.18 )       (2.66 )       (2.81 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (2.66 )       (2.98 )       (2.88 )        

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $30.63       $35.95       $39.34       $42.98  

Total Return2,4

       (8.32 )%       (0.25 )%       (2.48 )%       (2.85 )%8

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.82 %       0.82 %       0.79 %       0.79 %9

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       0.84 %       0.82 %       0.80 %       0.80 %9

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       0.84 %       1.28 %       0.52 %       0.01 %9

Portfolio turnover

       50 %       21 %       18 %       28 %8

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $9,786       $47,907       $205,203       $9,625
                                 

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.23, $0.33 and $0.36 for Class N, Class I and Class z, respectively.

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

5 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

6 

Commencement of operations was on October 2, 2017.

7 

Less than $0.005 per share.

8 

Not annualized.

9 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $17.02       $16.90       $15.30       $12.19       $14.47  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment loss1,2

       (0.17 )       (0.08 )       (0.12 )       (0.09 )3       (0.11 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       4.29       0.20       1.72       3.20       (2.17 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       4.12       0.12       1.60       3.11       (2.28 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gain on investments

                               (0.00 )4

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $21.14       $17.02       $16.90       $15.30       $12.19  

Total Return2,5

       24.27 %       0.71 %       10.46 %       25.51 %       (15.74 )%

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.29 %6,7       1.30 %6       1.31 %6       1.23 %6       1.35 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

       1.60 %       1.47 %       1.43 %       1.36 %       1.51 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

       (0.92 )%       (0.48 )%       (0.73 )%       (0.65 )%       (1.00 )%

Portfolio turnover

       126 %       138 %       161 %       151 %       138 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $28,908       $30,717       $37,232       $45,902       $53,816
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,  

Class I

     2020       2019       2018       2017       2016  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

     $17.35       $17.20       $15.54       $12.36       $14.64  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment loss1,2

     (0.14     (0.05     (0.09     (0.07 )3      (0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     4.39       0.20       1.75       3.25       (2.20

Total income (loss) from investment operations

     4.25       0.15       1.66       3.18       (2.28

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

          

Net realized gain on investments

                             (0.00 )4 

Net Asset Value, End of Year

     $21.60       $17.35       $17.20       $15.54       $12.36  

Total Return2,5

     24.48     0.93     10.68     25.73     (15.56 )% 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.10 %6,7      1.10 %6      1.10 %6      1.05 %6      1.10

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

     1.41     1.27     1.22     1.18     1.25

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

     (0.73 )%      (0.28 )%      (0.52 )%      (0.47 )%      (0.59 )% 

Portfolio turnover

     126     138     161     151     138

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

     $6,483       $14,608       $65,802       $79,652       $58,020  
                               

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment loss would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.11) and $(0.09) for Class N and Class I shares, respectively.

4 

Less than $(0.005) per share.

5 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

6 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01%, less than 0.01%, 0.01% and 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

7 

Includes interest expense of 0.01%.

8 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $7.84       $7.62       $8.23       $7.04       $7.63  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment loss1,2

       (0.01 )3       (0.02 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (0.88 )       0.78       0.57       1.81       0.56

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (0.89 )       0.76       0.54       1.78       0.52  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.01 )             (0.02 )       (0.01 )      

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.14 )       (0.54 )       (1.13 )       (0.58 )       (1.11 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.15 )       (0.54 )       (1.15 )       (0.59 )       (1.11 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $6.80       $7.84       $7.62       $8.23       $7.04  

Total Return2,4

       (11.65 )%       11.82 %       7.09 %       26.18 %       8.55 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.31 %5       1.31 %5       1.32 %5       1.35 %5       1.50 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

       1.33 %       1.37 %       1.36 %       1.46 %       1.62 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

       (0.16 )%       (0.27 )%       (0.35 )%       (0.33 )%       (0.52 )%

Portfolio turnover

       47 %       38 %       46 %       57 %       65 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $21,618       $24,669       $17,840       $7,810       $4,942
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $8.04       $7.78       $8.38       $7.16       $7.76  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.01 3        (0.00 )7       (0.01 )       0.00 7        (0.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (0.91 )       0.80       0.57       1.84       0.55

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (0.90 )       0.80       0.56       1.84       0.53  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.02 )             (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.14 )       (0.54 )       (1.13 )       (0.59 )       (1.11 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.16 )       (0.54 )       (1.16 )       (0.62 )       (1.13 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $6.98       $8.04       $7.78       $8.38       $7.16  

Total Return2,4

       (11.47 )%       12.12 %       7.32 %       26.63 %       8.64 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.05 %5       1.06 %5       1.08 %5       1.10 %5       1.25 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

       1.07 %       1.12 %       1.12 %       1.21 %       1.38 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.09 %       (0.02 )%       (0.11 )%       (0.06 )%       (0.24 )%

Portfolio turnover

       47 %       38 %       46 %       57 %       65 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $156,350       $145,620       $51,400       $36,547       $34,913
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
Class Z   2020   2019   2018   20178

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $8.04       $7.77       $8.37       $8.48

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)1,2

      0.01 3        0.00 7        (0.01 )       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (0.91 )       0.81       0.58       (0.10 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (0.90 )       0.81       0.57       (0.11 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

      (0.02 )             (0.04 )      

Net realized gain on investments

      (0.14 )       (0.54 )       (1.13 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.16 )       (0.54 )       (1.17 )      

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $6.98       $8.04       $7.77       $8.37

Total Return2,4

      (11.43 )%       12.26 %       7.37 %       (1.30 )%9

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.00 %5       1.01 %5       1.03 %5       1.04 %5,10

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      1.02 %       1.07 %       1.07 %       1.48 %10

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

      0.14 %       0.03 %       (0.06 )%       (0.71 )%10

Portfolio turnover

      47 %       38 %       46 %       57 %9

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $553       $183       $136       $49
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $(0.02), $(0.00), and $0.00 for Class N, Class I, and Class Z shares, respectively.

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

5 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.02%, 0.03%, 0.01% and 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018 and the fiscal period ended 2017, respectively.

6 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

7 

Less than $0.005 or $(0.005) per share.

8 

The commencement of operations was October 2, 2017.

9 

Not annualized.

10 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $13.00       $13.26       $14.46       $12.29       $12.20  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment loss1,2

       (0.02 )       (0.04 )       (0.05 )       (0.05 )       (0.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.43 )       1.17       0.79       2.88       0.85

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.45 )       1.13       0.74       2.83       0.81  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.79 )       (1.39 )       (1.94 )       (0.66 )       (0.72 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $10.76       $13.00       $13.26       $14.46       $12.29  

Total Return2,3

       (12.09 )%       10.86 %       5.41 %       23.43 %       7.22 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.34 %4       1.36 %4       1.35 %4       1.35 %4       1.34 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       1.36 %       1.37 %       1.36 %       1.36 %       1.34 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

       (0.19 )%       (0.33 )%       (0.34 )%       (0.36 )%       (0.31 )%

Portfolio turnover

       42 %       47 %6       41 %       42 %       57 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $25,920       $29,963       $28,444       $31,657       $21,765
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $13.30       $13.51       $14.68       $12.44       $12.31  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.01       (0.01 )       (0.01 )       (0.01 )       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.46 )       1.20       0.79       2.92       0.86

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.45 )       1.19       0.78       2.91       0.85  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.01 )       (0.01 )       (0.01 )            

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.79 )       (1.39 )       (1.94 )       (0.67 )       (0.72 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.80 )       (1.40 )       (1.95 )       (0.67 )       (0.72 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $11.05       $13.30       $13.51       $14.68       $12.44  

Total Return2,3

       (11.91 )%       11.23 %       5.60 %       23.80 %       7.50 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.07 %4       1.09 %4       1.10 %4       1.10 %4       1.09 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

       1.09 %       1.10 %       1.11 %       1.11 %       1.09 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.07 %       (0.06 )%       (0.09 )%       (0.11 )%       (0.06 )%

Portfolio turnover

       42 %       47 %6       41 %       42 %       57 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $487,637       $374,344       $330,245       $279,574       $246,753
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal years ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
  Class Z   2020   2019   2018   20177

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $13.30       $13.51       $14.68       $14.68

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)1,2

      0.02       0.00 8        0.00 8        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.46 )       1.20       0.79       0.01

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.44 )       1.20       0.79      

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

      (0.02 )       (0.02 )       (0.02 )      

Net realized gain on investments

      (0.79 )       (1.39 )       (1.94 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.81 )       (1.41 )       (1.96 )      

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $11.05       $13.30       $13.51       $14.68

Total Return2,3

      (11.78 )%       11.29 %       5.71 %       0.00 %9

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.99 %4       1.01 %4       1.00 %4       1.03 %4,10

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets5

      1.01 %       1.02 %       1.01 %       1.03 %10

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

      0.16 %       0.02 %       0.01 %       (0.58 )%10

Portfolio turnover

      42 %       47 %6       41 %       42 %9

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $1,025       $186       $163       $154
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

4 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.02%, 0.01%, 0.01% and 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.

5 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

6 

Portfolio turnover rate excludes securities delivered from processing a redemption in-kind.

7 

The commencement of operations was October 2, 2017.

8 

Less than $0.005 or $(0.005) per share.

9 

Not annualized.

10 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $15.97       $16.69       $19.28       $15.43       $15.20  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.00 3        0.02       (0.04 )       (0.02 )       0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.06 )       0.82       (1.07 )       4.00       0.80

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.06 )       0.84       (1.11 )       3.98       0.82  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.02 )       (0.00 )3                   (0.04 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.35 )       (1.56 )       (1.48 )       (0.13 )       (0.55 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.37 )       (1.56 )       (1.48 )       (0.13 )       (0.59

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $13.54       $15.97       $16.69       $19.28       $15.43  

Total Return2,4

       (13.25 )%       6.85 %       (6.43 )%       25.83 %       5.73 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.36 %5       1.37 %5       1.37 %5       1.37 %5       1.40 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

       1.45 %       1.46 %       1.43 %       1.43 %       1.45 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.03 %       0.13 %       (0.19 )%       (0.12 )%       0.16 %

Portfolio turnover

       30 %       20 %       34 %       40 %       32 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $21,727       $28,847       $12,745       $25,451       $20,228
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $16.19       $16.87       $19.44       $15.56       $15.30  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.04       0.06       0.01       0.02       0.06

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.09 )       0.84       (1.08 )       4.03       0.81

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.05 )       0.90       (1.07 )       4.05       0.87  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.06 )       (0.02 )       (0.02 )       (0.04 )       (0.06 )

Net realized gain on investments

       (0.35 )       (1.56 )       (1.48 )       (0.13 )       (0.55 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.41 )       (1.58 )       (1.50 )       (0.17 )       (0.61 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $13.73       $16.19       $16.87       $19.44       $15.56  

Total Return2,4

       (13.04 )%       7.14 %       (6.16 )%       26.07 %       6.04 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.12 %5       1.12 %5       1.13 %5       1.12 %5       1.15 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

       1.21 %       1.21 %       1.19 %       1.18 %       1.21 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       0.27 %       0.38 %       0.05 %       0.12 %       0.40 %

Portfolio turnover

       30 %       20 %       34 %       40 %       32 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $121,400       $159,069       $191,477       $241,626       $181,964
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
  Class Z   2020   2019   2018   20177

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $16.18       $16.87       $19.45       $19.24

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)1,2

      0.05       0.07       0.02       (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (2.09 )       0.83       (1.09 )       0.22

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (2.04 )       0.90       (1.07 )       0.21

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

      (0.07 )       (0.03 )       (0.03 )      

Net realized gain on investments

      (0.35 )       (1.56 )       (1.48 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.42 )       (1.59 )       (1.51 )      

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $13.72       $16.18       $16.87       $19.45

Total Return2,4

      (12.99 )%       7.20 %       (6.14 )%       1.09 %8

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.05 %5       1.05 %5       1.06 %5       1.08 %5,9

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      1.14 %       1.14 %       1.12 %       1.08 %9

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

      0.34 %       0.45 %       0.12 %       (0.44 )%9

Portfolio turnover

      30 %       20 %       34 %       40 %8

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $34,666       $36,610       $33,273       $206
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Less than $0.005 or $(0.005) per share.

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

5 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.03%, 0.03% and 0.02% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, respectively, and 0.03%, 0.03% and 0.01% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal period ended 2017.

6 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

7 

The commencement of operations was October 2, 2017.

8 

Not annualized.

9 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $10.74       $10.23       $10.68       $10.77       $10.60  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.27       0.34       0.29       0.27       0.31

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       0.05       0.53       (0.43 )       0.01       0.17

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       0.32       0.87       (0.14 )       0.28       0.48  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.30 )       (0.36 )       (0.31 )       (0.30 )       (0.31 )

Net realized gain on investments

                         (0.02 )      

Paid in capital

                         (0.05 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.30 )       (0.36 )       (0.31 )       (0.37 )       (0.31 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $10.76       $10.74       $10.23       $10.68       $10.77  

Total Return2,3

       3.01 %       8.67 %       (1.33 )%       2.68 %       4.62 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.94 %       0.94 %       0.94 %       0.94 %       0.94 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets4

       1.01 %       1.02 %       1.01 %       1.02 %       1.02 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.54 %       3.24 %       2.80 %       2.58 %       2.84 %

Portfolio turnover

       96 %       47 %       69 %       106 %       78 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $56,175       $82,856       $102,138       $169,646       $308,703
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $10.74       $10.23       $10.67       $10.76       $10.60  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.30       0.37       0.32       0.30       0.33

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       0.03       0.53       (0.42 )       0.01       0.17

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       0.33       0.90       (0.10 )       0.31       0.50  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.32 )       (0.39 )       (0.34 )       (0.33 )       (0.34 )

Net realized gain on investments

                         (0.02 )      

Paid in capital

                         (0.05 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.32 )       (0.39 )       (0.34 )       (0.40 )       (0.34 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $10.75       $10.74       $10.23       $10.67       $10.76  

Total Return2,3

       3.17 %       8.94 %       (0.98 )%       2.95 %       4.79 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.69 %       0.69 %       0.69 %       0.68 %       0.69 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets4

       0.76 %       0.77 %       0.76 %       0.76 %       0.77 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.79 %       3.49 %       3.05 %       2.83 %       3.11 %

Portfolio turnover

       96 %       47 %       69 %       106 %       78 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $433,881       $585,358       $467,024       $507,600       $398,514
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal years ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
  Class Z   2020   2019   2018   20175

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.74       $10.24       $10.68       $10.69

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income1,2

      0.31       0.38       0.33       0.03

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      0.04       0.52       (0.43 )       (0.01 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      0.35       0.90       (0.10 )       0.02

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

      (0.33 )       (0.40 )       (0.34 )       (0.03 )

Paid in capital

                        (0.00 )6

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.33 )       (0.40 )       (0.34 )       (0.03 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $10.76       $10.74       $10.24       $10.68

Total Return2,3

      3.35 %       8.91 %       (0.91 )%       0.17 %7

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.61 %       0.61 %       0.61 %       0.60 %8

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets4

      0.68 %       0.69 %       0.68 %       0.63 %8

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      2.87 %       3.57 %       3.13 %       2.74 %8

Portfolio turnover

      96 %       47 %       69 %       106 %7

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $10,684       $2,473       $1,955       $1,597
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

4 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

5 

The commencement of operations was October 2, 2017.

6 

Less than $(0.005) per share.

7 

Not annualized.

8 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG River Road Long-Short Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $13.06       $12.19       $12.33       $11.04       $11.48  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment loss1,2

       (0.16 )       (0.05 )       (0.03 )3       (0.25 )       (0.19 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (0.42 )       1.63       (0.11 )       1.54       0.13

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (0.58 )       1.58       (0.14 )       1.29       (0.06 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gain on investments

       (1.08 )       (0.71 )                   (0.38 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $11.40       $13.06       $12.19       $12.33       $11.04  

Total Return2,4

       (5.17 )%       13.98 %       (1.14 )%       11.69 %       (0.52 )%

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets5

       2.71 %6       2.41 %6       3.12 %6       3.60 %6       3.46 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

       3.23 %       2.83 %       3.41 %       3.75 %       3.62 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

       (1.35 )%       (0.43 )%       (0.25 )%       (2.23 )%       (1.75 )%

Portfolio turnover

       257 %       264 %       189 %       186 %       298 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $1,584       $2,654       $3,749       $5,508       $8,713
                                         

 

 

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AMG River Road Long-Short Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $13.30       $12.37       $12.48       $11.15       $11.56  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment loss1,2

       (0.14 )       (0.02 )       0.00 3,8        (0.24 )       (0.18 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (0.43 )       1.66       (0.11 )       1.57       0.15

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (0.57 )       1.64       (0.11 )       1.33       (0.03 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net realized gain on investments

       (1.08 )       (0.71 )                   (0.38 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $11.65       $13.30       $12.37       $12.48       $11.15  

Total Return2,4

       (4.98 )%       14.28 %       (0.88 )%       11.93 %       (0.24 )%

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets5

       2.46 %6       2.16 %6       2.87 %6       3.35 %6       3.24 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

       2.98 %       2.58 %       3.16 %       3.50 %       3.39 %

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

       (1.10 )%       (0.18 )%       0.00 %9       (1.98 )%       (1.67 )%

Portfolio turnover

       257 %       264 %       189 %       186 %       298 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $14,041       $22,856       $24,925       $29,030       $37,549
                                         

 

 

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Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
  Class Z   2020   2019   2018   201710

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $13.32       $12.38       $12.49       $12.53

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income (loss)1,2

      (0.12 )       (0.01 )       0.01 3        (0.02 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (0.43 )       1.66       (0.12 )       (0.02 )

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (0.55 )       1.65       (0.11 )       (0.04 )

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net realized gain on investments

      (1.08 )       (0.71 )            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $11.69       $13.32       $12.38       $12.49

Total Return2,4

      (4.82 )%       14.35 %       (0.88 )%       (0.32 )%11

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets5

      2.38 %6       2.08 %6       2.79 %6       3.38 %6,12

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

      2.90 %       2.50 %       3.08 %       3.38 %12

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

      (1.02 )%       (0.10 )%       0.09 %       (2.74 )%12

Portfolio turnover

      257 %       264 %       189 %       186 %11

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $660       $84       $73       $25
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.17), $(0.14), and $(0.13) for Class N, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively.

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

5 

Expense ratio includes dividend and interest expense related to securities sold short. Excluding such dividend and interest expense, the ratio of expenses to average net assets would be 1.34%, 1.09% and 1.01% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, 1.44%, 1.19% and 1.11% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, 1.45%, 1.20% and 1.12% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018, 1.48%, 1.23% and 1.12% for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2017, and 1.70% and 1.45% for Class N and Class I, respectively, for each of the fiscal periods ended 2016 and 2015.

6 

Includes reduction from brokerage recapture amounting to 0.11%, 0.01% and 0.02% for the fiscal years ended 2020, 2019, 2018, respectively, and 0.02%, 0.02%, and less than 0.01% for Class N, Class I, and Class Z, respectively, for the fiscal period ended 2017.

7 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

8 

Less than $0.005 per share.

9 

Less than 0.005%.

10 

Commencement of operations was on October 2, 2017.

11 

Not annualized.

12 

Annualized.

 

 

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AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class N

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $9.56       $9.90       $11.60       $9.61       $9.56  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.07 3        0.07       0.12       0.04       0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.17 )       0.56       (1.31 )       2.22       0.00 4 
           

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.10 )       0.63       (1.19 )       2.26       0.13  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.23 )       (0.20 )       (0.18 )       (0.07 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (0.77 )       (0.33 )       (0.20 )       (0.06 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.23 )       (0.97 )       (0.51 )       (0.27 )       (0.08 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $8.23       $9.56       $9.90       $11.60       $9.61  

Total Return2,5

       (11.83 )%       8.34 %       (10.80 )%       24.30 %       1.42 %6

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.31 %       1.32 %       1.27 %       1.30 %       1.40 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

       1.35 %       1.32 %       1.28 %       1.31 %       1.41 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       0.77 %       0.78 %       1.10 %       0.38 %       1.88 %

Portfolio turnover

       43 %       28 %       51 %       34 %       38 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $6,792       $87,998       $82,839       $4,006       $131
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year

 

 

     For the fiscal years ended October 31,

Class I

       2020       2019       2018       2017       2016

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year

       $9.62       $9.93       $11.59       $9.65       $9.60  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

Net investment income1,2

       0.09 3        0.09       0.16       0.13       0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.16 )       0.57       (1.32 )       2.16       0.00 4 
           

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.07 )       0.66       (1.16 )       2.29       0.15  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income

       (0.27 )       (0.20 )       (0.17 )       (0.14 )       (0.04 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (0.77 )       (0.33 )       (0.21 )       (0.06 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.27 )       (0.97 )       (0.50 )       (0.35 )       (0.10 )

Net Asset Value, End of Year

       $8.28       $9.62       $9.93       $11.59       $9.65  

Total Return2,5

       (11.63 )%       8.65 %       (10.57 )%       24.55 %       1.67 %8

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.02 %       1.07 %       1.00 %       1.06 %       1.15 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

       1.06 %       1.07 %       1.01 %       1.07 %       1.15 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       1.06 %       1.03 %       1.38 %       1.28 %       2.13 %

Portfolio turnover

       43 %       28 %       51 %       34 %       38 %

Net assets end of year (000’s) omitted

       $166,994       $158,317       $208,184       $2,019,217       $1,336,050
                                         

 

 

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AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    For the fiscal year ended October 31,       For the fiscal period ended October 31,
         
  Class Z   2020   2019   2018   20179

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $9.60       $9.91       $11.59       $11.40

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

               

Net investment income1,2

      0.10 3        0.10       0.16       0.00 4 
         

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.16 )       0.57       (1.31 )       0.19

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.06 )       0.67       (1.15 )       0.19

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

               

Net investment income

      (0.28 )       (0.21 )       (0.20 )      

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.77 )       (0.33 )      

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.28 )       (0.98 )       (0.53 )      

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $8.26       $9.60       $9.91       $11.59

Total Return2,5

      (11.56 )%       8.84 %       (10.52 )%       1.67 %10

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.92 %       0.96 %       0.91 %       0.94 %11

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

      0.96 %       0.96 %       0.92 %       0.95 %11

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

      1.16 %       1.14 %       1.46 %       (0.36 )%11

Portfolio turnover

      43 %       28 %       51 %       34 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $11,692       $49,054       $1,289,369       $254
   
   

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.04, $0.06, and $0.07 for Class N, Class I, and Class Z shares, respectively.

4 

Less than $0.005 per share.

5 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of fiscal year end.

6 

The total return would have been 1.32% had the capital contribution not been included.

7 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

8 

The total return would have been 1.57% had the capital contribution not been included.

9 

The commencement of operations for Class Z Shares was October 2, 2017.

10 

Not annualized.

11 

Annualized.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2020

 

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds IV (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company, organized as a Delaware Statutory Trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different funds, (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report are:

 

    Funds

 

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund (“River Road Focused Absolute Value”)

 

AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund (“Montag & Caldwell Growth”)

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund (“River Road Dividend All Cap Value”)

 

AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund (“Fairpointe Mid Cap”)

 

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund (“LMCG Small Cap Growth”)

 

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund (“River Road Small-Mid Cap Value”)

 

AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (“River Road Small Cap Value”)

 

AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund (“Silvercrest Small Cap”)

 

AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund (“DoubleLine Core Plus Bond”)

 

AMG River Road Long-Short Fund (“River Road Long-Short”)

 

AMG Managers Pictet International Fund (“Pictet International”)

 

Each Fund is authorized to issue two classes of shares (Class N shares and Class I shares). River Road Focused Absolute Value, River Road Dividend All Cap Value, Fairpointe Mid Cap, River Road Small-Mid Cap Value, River Road Small Cap Value, Silvercrest Small Cap, DoubleLine Core Plus Bond, River Road Long-Short and Pictet International are authorized to issue Class Z shares. Effective May 31, 2019, Montag & Caldwell Growth Class R shares were converted to Class N shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Funds and thus Fund performance.

Certain instruments held by a Fund may pay an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which is the offered rate for short-term loans between certain major international banks. LIBOR is expected to be phased out by the end of 2021. While the effect of the phase out cannot yet be determined, it may result in, among other things, increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments based on LIBOR and changes in the value of some LIBOR-based investments or the effectiveness of new hedges placed against existing LIBOR-based investments. These effects could occur prior to the end of 2021. There also remains uncertainty and risk regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to include enhanced provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. All of the aforementioned may adversely affect a Fund’s performance or net asset value.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

Equity securities, including securities sold short, traded on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market system (“NMS”) are valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, if applicable, the NASDAQ official closing price or the official closing price of the relevant exchange or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price or the mean between the last quoted bid and ask prices (the “mean price”). Equity securities and securities sold short traded in the over-the-counter market (other than NMS securities) are valued at the mean price. Foreign equity securities (securities principally traded in markets other than U.S. markets) are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or, for markets that either do not offer an official closing price or where the official closing price may not be representative of the overall market, the last quoted sale price.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity exceeding 60 days are valued at the evaluated mean price provided by an authorized pricing service or, if an evaluated price is not available, by reference to other securities which are considered comparable in credit rating, interest rate, due date and other features (generally referred to as “matrix pricing”) or other similar pricing methodologies. Investments in certain mortgage-backed and stripped mortgage-backed securities, preferred stocks, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between such securities and yield to maturity in determining value.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Funds’ portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Board, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Board to make fair value determinations. Each Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s

 

 

 

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valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trust’s securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Funds, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Funds that the security represents at each quarter end.

With respect to foreign equity securities and certain foreign fixed income securities, the Board has adopted a policy that securities held in the Funds that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day provided that each individual price exceeds a pre-established confidence level.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and if after the fact, as soon as the Funds become aware of the ex-dividend date, except for Korean securities where dividends are recorded on confirmation date. Dividends declared on short positions are recorded on ex-date as dividend expense. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Upon notification from issuers, distributions received from a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trust and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund.

The following Funds had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers under a brokerage recapture program. Credits received from the brokerage recapture program are earned and paid on a monthly basis, and are recorded as expense offsets, which serve to reduce the Funds’ overall expense ratio. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the impact on the expenses and expense ratios were as follows:

 

   

Amount

 

    

Percentage
Reduction

 

 

River Road Focused Absolute Value

    $21,695        0.01%  

Montag & Caldwell Growth

    7,182        0.00%1  

River Road Dividend All Cap Value

    23,766        0.01%  

LMCG Small Cap Growth

    1,836        0.01%  

River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

    39,200        0.02%  

River Road Small Cap Value

    109,023        0.02%  

Silvercrest Small Cap

    66,758        0.03%  

River Road Long-Short

    22,363        0.11%  

 

1 

Less than 0.005%.

 

 

 

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d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassification to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items

 

of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. Permanent differences are due to net operating losses, tax equalization utilized, distributions received from investments in certain partnerships, distributions in excess of earnings, and adjustments related to the merger. Temporary differences are due to the deferral of qualified late year losses, wash sale loss deferrals, mark-to-market of passive foreign investment companies, non-deductible organizational expense, amortization of premium outstanding, distributions received from investments in certain partnerships, defaulted bonds, non-deductible interest expense, and capital loss carryforwards.

 

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019 were as follows:

 

   

River Road Focused Absolute Value

 

   

Montag & Caldwell Growth

 

   

River Road Dividend All Cap Value

 

 
Distributions paid from:   2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Ordinary income *

    $1,516,569       $1,602,886             $12,569,951       $19,814,208       $19,767,269  

Long-term capital gains

    2,023,843       462,421       $42,168,273       93,703,352       33,640,275       46,700,656  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $3,540,412       $2,065,307       $42,168,273       $106,273,303       $53,454,483       $66,467,925  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Fairpointe Mid Cap     LMCG Small Cap Growth     River Road Small-Mid Cap Value  
Distributions paid from:   2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Ordinary income *

    $10,935,063       $15,877,782                   $1,878,170       $1,453,743  

Long-term capital gains

    63,584,233       178,445,364                   1,731,534       2,991,892  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $74,519,296       $194,323,146                   $3,609,704       $4,445,635  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    River Road Small Cap Value     Silvercrest Small Cap     DoubleLine Core Plus Bond  
Distributions paid from:   2020     2019     2020     2019     2020     2019  

Ordinary income *

    $11,238,122       $6,540,371       $715,429       $4,896,613       $17,062,574       $22,844,511  

Long-term capital gains

    14,192,439       25,360,058       4,937,357       15,850,256              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                $25,430,561                   $31,900,429                   $5,652,786                   $20,746,869       $17,062,574                   $22,844,511  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                River Road Long-Short     Pictet International  
Distributions paid from:           2020     2019     2020     2019  

Ordinary income *

        $1,618,532       $316,403       $7,550,713       $28,999,102  

Long-term capital gains

        429,612       1,278,619             105,598,392  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        $2,048,144       $1,595,022       $7,550,713       $134,597,494  
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

For tax purposes, short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of October 31, 2020, the components of distributable earnings (excluding unrealized appreciation/depreciation) on a tax basis consisted of:

 

     River Road             River Road                    River Road  
     Focused Absolute      Montag & Caldwell      Dividend All Cap      Fairpointe      LMCG Small      Small-Mid Cap  
     Value      Growth      Value      Mid Cap      Cap Growth      Value  

Capital loss carryforward

     $18,870,842               $4,628,045                      $9,468,137  

Undistributed ordinary income

     812,152               949,352        $541,862                

Undistributed long-term capital gains

            $76,313,438               26,397,544        $1,699,965         

Late-year loss deferral

            454,251                      226,278        149,947  

 

 

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                   DoubleLine                
     River Road      Silvercrest      Core Plus      River Road      Pictet  
     Small Cap Value      Small Cap      Bond      Long-Short      International  

Capital loss carryforward

     $9,527,265        $7,535,625        $7,423,895        $805,842        $105,462,981  

Undistributed ordinary income

     29,406        344,024        1,145,384               946,272  

Undistributed long-term capital gains

                                  

Late-year loss deferral

                          153,583         

At October 31, 2020, the cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

                         Net Appreciation  
Fund    Cost      Appreciation      Depreciation     (Depreciation)  

River Road Focused Absolute Value

     $137,649,113        $16,873,468      $ (8,926,637     $7,946,831  

Montag & Caldwell Growth

     284,708,639        194,360,872        (2,942,244     191,418,628  

River Road Dividend All Cap Value

     406,462,456        97,404,603        (40,175,106     57,229,497  

Fairpointe Mid Cap

     331,138,217        117,231,612        (15,501,259     101,730,353  

LMCG Small Cap Growth

     30,269,659        7,798,698        (521,356     7,277,342  

River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

     183,789,812        22,277,272        (27,100,664     (4,823,392

River Road Small Cap Value

     498,412,304        77,787,511        (60,976,430     16,811,081  

Silvercrest Small Cap

     181,253,886        23,269,978        (28,380,181     (5,110,203

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

     505,189,294        15,750,836        (14,003,739     1,747,097  

River Road Long-Short

     10,790,893        1,243,021        (1,144,613     98,408  

Pictet International

     207,504,631        22,892,299        (44,977,051     (22,084,752

 

e. FEDERAL TAXES

Each Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, each Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns as of October 31, 2020, and for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of October 31, 2020, the following Funds had capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

Capital Loss Carryover Amounts  
Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term         

River Road Focused Absolute Value

   $ 14,911,337      $ 3,959,505     

River Road Dividend All Cap Value

     4,628,045            

River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

     9,229,185        238,952     

River Road Small Cap Value

     9,222,296        304,969     

Silvercrest Small Cap

     3,713,729        3,821,896     

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

     1,640,976        5,782,919     

River Road Long-Short

     805,842            

Pictet International

     30,325,107        75,137,874     

As of October 31, 2020, the Funds not listed above had no capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes. Should the Funds incur net capital losses for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as either short-term and/or long-term.

For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryovers in the amount of:

 

     Capital Loss Carryover Utilized  
Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term         

LCMG Small Cap Growth

     $2,528,120            

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

     2,626,173        $5,123,035     
 

 

 

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g. CAPITAL STOCK

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. On November 13, 2018, River Road Small Cap Value transferred securities and cash to certain shareholders in connection with redemptions in-kind transactions in the amount of $41,220,112. Prior to March 1, 2019, Pictet International deducted a 2.00% redemption fee from the proceeds of any redemption of shares (including a redemption by exchange) if the redemption occurred within 60 days of the purchase of those shares. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, Pictet International had redemption fees amounting to $359,895. These amounts are netted against the cost of shares repurchased in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2020 and October 31, 2019, the capital stock transactions by class for the Funds were as follows:

 

    River Road Focused Absolute Value     Montag & Caldwell Growth  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     605,991       $7,457,266       549,665       $6,419,128       318,691       $5,988,818       489,067       $9,234,902  
Reinvestment of distributions     28,703       376,872       58,788       586,698       720,864       13,336,003       2,038,637       31,129,988  
Cost of shares repurchased     (714,432     (7,662,321     (171,588     (2,011,511     (1,919,020     (37,035,160     (2,703,397     (48,344,095
Share Conversion                                         33,601       585,466  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (79,738     $171,817       436,865       $4,994,315       (879,465     $(17,710,339     (142,092     $(7,393,739
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     6,335,337       $71,527,063       9,567,363       $112,119,561       1,174,246       $22,074,182       2,224,407       $37,510,016  
Reinvestment of distributions     223,054       2,939,854       116,443       1,165,589       1,481,220       27,609,936       4,568,635       70,128,543  
Cost of shares repurchased     (5,088,985     (53,279,690     (1,138,795     (13,504,092     (5,294,655     (103,336,840     (10,059,793     (175,935,523
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     1,469,406       $21,187,227       8,545,011       $99,781,058       (2,639,189     $(53,652,722     (3,266,751     $(68,296,964
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class R:1                
Proceeds from sale of shares                                         6,778       $105,687  
Reinvestment of distributions                                         3,480       51,232  
Cost of shares repurchased                                         (5,785     (686,982
Share Conversion                                         (34,906     (585,466
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net decrease                                         (30,433     $(1,115,529
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     222,551       $2,353,952       6,356       $75,000                          
Reinvestment of distributions     252       3,319       437       4,375                          
Cost of shares repurchased     (13,810     (140,300                                    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase         208,993           $2,216,971       6,793           $79,375                          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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    River Road Dividend All Cap Value     Fairpointe Mid Cap  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     167,234       $1,454,138       545,101       $6,434,066       1,043,587       $30,389,017       2,004,707       $71,071,732  
Reinvestment of distributions     515,286       5,884,839       744,290       7,942,959       957,529       32,737,912       1,845,204       58,437,613  
Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger2     170,747       1,522,394                                      
Cost of shares repurchased     (3,193,510     (34,235,056     (2,987,912     (34,927,219     (8,108,221     (259,648,250     (12,374,483     (443,743,803
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net decrease         (2,340,243         $(25,373,685         (1,698,521         $(20,550,194         (6,107,105         $(196,521,321         (8,524,572         $(314,234,458
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     9,321,078       $97,770,769       7,163,258       $84,820,750       2,707,562       $88,140,400       10,308,577       $380,893,807  
Reinvestment of distributions     4,140,352       46,751,171       5,343,632       57,080,715       1,012,059       35,604,248       3,336,941       108,484,016  
Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger2     3,839,907       34,205,889                                      
Cost of shares repurchased     (19,682,512     (200,460,605     (29,815,893     (350,994,576     (28,612,112     (989,605,334     (27,594,317     (1,030,984,523
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net decrease     (2,381,175     $(21,732,776     (17,309,003     $(209,093,111     (24,892,491     $(865,860,686     (13,948,799     $(541,606,700
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     164,880       $1,673,944                   91,111       $3,232,335       1,171,029       $41,213,653  
Reinvestment of distributions     2,015       20,857       539       $5,769       98,338       3,451,659       476,357       15,472,072  
Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger2     20,040       178,535                                      
Cost of shares repurchased     (2,133     (22,437     (45,743     (568,778     (1,202,505     (42,122,758     (5,531,480     (203,971,612
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     184,802       $1,850,899       (45,204     $(563,009     (1,013,056     $(35,438,764     (3,884,094     $(147,285,887
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    LMCG Small Cap Growth     River Road Small-Mid Cap Value  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     36,920       $687,740       77,043       $1,335,673       2,175,588       $15,236,384       3,383,305       $25,245,640  
Reinvestment of distributions                             62,404       505,470       154,345       964,654  
Cost of shares repurchased     (473,941     (8,270,391     (475,807     (8,275,709     (2,205,618     (14,105,367     (2,731,529     (19,004,844
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (437,021     $(7,582,651     (398,764     $(6,940,036     32,374       $1,636,487       806,121       $7,205,450  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     34,550       $621,155       962,910       $17,061,091       12,348,904       $87,077,448       13,135,436       $100,556,973  
Reinvestment of distributions                             335,635       2,785,767       500,729       3,199,661  
Cost of shares repurchased     (576,238     (10,222,921     (3,946,908     (66,772,213     (8,407,421     (56,413,434     (2,128,365     (15,695,229
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)         (541,688         $(9,601,766         (2,983,998         $(49,711,122         4,277,118           $33,449,781           11,507,800           $88,061,405  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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    LMCG Small Cap Growth     River Road Small-Mid Cap Value  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares                             62,039       $414,123       7,503       $58,059  
Reinvestment of distributions                             460       3,815       1,486       9,497  
Cost of shares repurchased                             (6,100     (32,854     (3,665     (28,146
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase                             56,399       $385,084       5,324       $39,410  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    River Road Small Cap Value     Silvercrest Small Cap  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     2,345,923       $27,389,252       789,028       $9,842,913       265,768       $3,703,030       1,282,981       $20,241,344  
Reinvestment of distributions     163,198       2,103,624       278,695       2,940,228       40,987       661,535       207,428       2,775,383  
Cost of shares repurchased     (2,405,007     (24,167,828     (907,582     (10,941,540     (508,355     (7,106,086     (447,723     (6,790,199
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     104,114       $5,325,048       160,141       $1,841,601       (201,600     $(2,741,521     1,042,686       $16,226,528  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     27,142,324       $284,598,207       10,281,841       $128,672,870       3,344,085       $43,840,355       2,338,382       $35,839,074  
Reinvestment of distributions     1,701,697       22,479,421       2,630,242       28,327,708       244,758       3,996,897       1,088,541       14,727,958  
Cost of shares repurchased     (12,851,781     (137,875,911     (9,212,731     (118,167,655 )3      (4,572,252     (61,700,564     (4,951,566     (77,317,287
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     15,992,240       $169,201,717       3,699,352       $38,832,923       (983,409     $(13,863,312     (1,524,643     $(26,750,255
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     92,949       $1,010,670       344       $4,501       605,490       $8,029,577       339,198       $5,192,669  
Reinvestment of distributions     868       11,458       1,585       17,058       58,746       958,146       231,352       3,127,881  
Cost of shares repurchased     (15,034     (152,618                 (400,565     (5,620,269     (280,410     (4,372,137
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase     78,783       $869,510       1,929       $21,559       263,671       $3,367,454       290,140       $3,948,413  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    DoubleLine Core Plus Bond     River Road Long-Short  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     874,920       $9,390,552       2,290,302       $24,157,256       46,000       $591,651       44,736       $567,292  
Reinvestment of distributions     179,196       1,900,548       292,173       3,065,506       19,409       242,803       18,650       208,129  
Cost of shares repurchased     (3,545,101     (36,981,677     (4,850,423     (50,889,160     (129,701     (1,542,866     (167,772     (2,067,882
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net decrease     (2,490,985     $(25,690,577     (2,267,948     $(23,666,398     (64,292     $(708,412     (104,386     $(1,292,461
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

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    DoubleLine Core Plus Bond     River Road Long-Short  
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019     October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     11,133,618       $119,167,655       20,919,284       $218,829,136       288,767       $3,451,566       397,986       $5,100,746  
Reinvestment of distributions     1,169,221       12,410,100       1,572,580       16,529,209       140,762       1,796,123       121,788       1,381,075  
Cost of shares repurchased     (26,467,545     (278,022,756     (13,633,717     (142,471,689     (943,700     (11,249,964     (816,214     (9,941,875
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase (decrease)     (14,164,706     $(146,445,001     8,858,147       $92,886,656       (514,171     $(6,002,275     (296,440     $(3,460,054
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     805,370       $8,736,685       76,150       $790,032       50,123       $591,769              
Reinvestment of distributions     9,088       96,814       8,502       89,469       532       6,804       372       $4,220  
Cost of shares repurchased     (51,777     (553,026     (45,503     (476,327     (484     (5,741            
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
Net increase     762,681       $8,280,473       39,149       $403,174       50,171       $592,832       372       $4,220  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Pictet International                          
    October 31, 2020     October 31, 2019                          
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount                          
Class N:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     1,474,294       $10,168,943       3,166,486       $30,468,916          
Reinvestment of distributions     166,414       1,609,222       1,264,376       10,013,861          
Cost of shares repurchased     (10,019,105     (83,896,101     (3,593,474     (32,170,155        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         
Net increase (decrease)     (8,378,397     $(72,117,936     837,388       $8,312,622          
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         
Class I:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     13,990,321       $117,385,742       6,948,169       $60,766,536          
Reinvestment of distributions     473,923       4,592,306       1,993,197       15,845,913          
Cost of shares repurchased     (10,750,975     (87,139,404     (13,441,948     (121,280,664        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         
Net increase (decrease)     3,713,269       $34,838,644       (4,500,582     $(44,668,215        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         
Class Z:                
Proceeds from sale of shares     22,769       $178,439       5,116,982       $45,623,630          
Reinvestment of distributions     136,197       1,315,665       13,658,436       108,174,812          
Cost of shares repurchased     (3,855,515     (31,482,157     (143,712,741     (1,288,695,480        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         
Net decrease     (3,696,549     $(29,988,053     (124,937,323     $(1,134,897,038        
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

         

 

1 

Effective May 31, 2019, Class R shares were converted into Class N shares.

 

2 

See note 13 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

3 

Includes redemption in-kind in the amount of $41,220,112.

 

 

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At October 31, 2020, certain affiliated and unaffiliated shareholders of record, including individually or collectively, held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Funds as follows: River Road Long-Short - one owns 25%. Transactions by this shareholder may have a material impact on the Fund.

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into third-party repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Funds participate on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Funds’ custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At October 31, 2020, the market value of Repurchase Agreements outstanding is as follows:

 

     Market Value    

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

     $11,813,488    

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

     1,290,673    

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

     1,335,973    

  Pictet International

     251,781    

i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

The Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

j. SECURITIES TRANSACTED ON A WHEN ISSUED BASIS

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond may enter into To-Be-Announced (“TBA”) sale commitments to hedge their portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities they own under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale

commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. During the time a TBA sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities, with the same counterparty, or an offsetting TBA purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are held as “cover” for the transaction. Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities according to the procedures described under “Valuation of Investments,” in Footnote 1a above.

Each TBA contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the TBA sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment with the same broker, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the unit price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

k. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS AND WHEN-ISSUED SECURITIES

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond may enter into securities transactions on a delayed delivery or when issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. During the time a delayed delivery sell is outstanding, the contract is marked to market daily and equivalent deliverable securities are held for the transaction. The value of the securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are identified as such in each Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Delayed delivery or when-issued securities that have been purchased from and sold to different brokers are reflected as an investment in securities and a forward sale commitment in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does offset the receivable and payable for delayed delivery investments purchased and sold on TBA commitments. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

For each of the Funds, the Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Funds and is responsible for the Funds’ overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisors for the Funds (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadvisor’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. The investment portfolios of River Road Focused Absolute Value, River Road Dividend All Cap Value, River Road Small-Mid Cap Value, River Road Small Cap Value and River Road Long-Short are managed by River Road Asset Management, LLC. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in River Road Asset Management, LLC.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the Funds’ investment management fees were paid at the following annual rate of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets:

 

 

 

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  River Road Focused Absolute Value

   0.60%  

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

  

on first $800 million

   0.70%

over $800 million up to $6 billion

   0.50%

over $6 billion up to $12 billion

   0.45%

over $12 billion

   0.40%

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

   0.60%

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

  

on first $100 million

   0.70%

next $300 million

   0.65%

over $400 million

   0.60%

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

   0.90%

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

   0.75%

  River Road Small Cap Value

   0.80%

  Silvercrest Small Cap

   0.90%

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

   0.45%

  River Road Long-Short

   0.85%

  Pictet International

   0.67%1

 

1 

Effective January 1, 2020, the annual rate was reduced from 0.70% to 0.67%.

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least March 1, 2022 for River Road Focused Absolute Value, and through at least March 1, 2021 for Montag & Caldwell Growth, River Road Dividend All Cap Value, Fairpointe Mid Cap, LMCG Small Cap Growth, River Road Small-Mid Cap Value, Silvercrest Small Cap, DoubleLine Core Plus Bond, River Road Long-Short, and Pictet International to waive management fees and/or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts and in connection with securities sold short), shareholder servicing fees, distribution and service 12b-1 fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses). The percentages of the Funds’ average daily net assets subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances are as follows:

 

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

   0.78%1  

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

   0.92%

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

   0.99%

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

   0.82%

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

   1.03%

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

   1.04%

  River Road Small Cap Value

   N/A   

  Silvercrest Small Cap

   1.08%

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

   0.61%

  River Road Long-Short

   1.12%

  Pictet International

   0.89%2  

 

1 

Prior to May 1, 2020, the expense limitation was 0.71%.

2 

Prior to January 1, 2020, the expense limitation was 0.98%.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from a Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses after fee waiver and expense reimbursements (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid, waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of the Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Board, or in the event of the Fund’s liquidation unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of the Fund.

At October 31, 2020, each Fund’s expiration of recoupment are as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

   River Road
Focused Absolute
Value
   Fairpointe
Mid Cap
   LMCG Small
Cap Growth

  Less than 1 year

       $86,585               $138,373

  1-2 years

       166,409               140,019

  2-3 years

       176,679        $176,021        111,190
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

  Total

       $429,673        $176,021        $389,582
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

  Expiration

  Period

   Silvercrest
Small Cap
   DoubleLine
Core Plus
Bond
  

River Road

Long-Short

  Less than 1 year

       $97,719        $340,790        $90,974

  1-2 years

       126,590        345,605        105,218

  2-3 years

       118,317        236,714        84,419
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

  Total

       $342,626        $923,109        $280,611
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

  Expiration

  Period

             Pictet
International

  2-3 years

                 $102,321
              

 

 

 

  Total

                 $102,321
              

 

 

 

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Funds’ administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Funds’ operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund. Each Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Funds are distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the

 

 

 

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distributor and underwriter for each Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

The Trust has adopted a distribution and service plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the Class N shares, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of the applicable rules of FINRA regarding asset based sales charges. Pursuant to the Plan, each Fund may make payments to the Distributor for its expenditures in financing any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of each Fund’s Class N shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders of that class. The Plan authorizes payments to the Distributor of up to 0.25% annually of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the Class N shares.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows:

 

  Fund   Actual Amount Incurred    

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

 

  Class N

    0.17%    

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

 

  Class N

    0.24%    

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

 

  Class N

    0.19%    

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  River Road Small Cap Value

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  Silvercrest Small Cap

 

  Class N

    0.24%    

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  River Road Long-Short

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

  Pictet International

 

  Class N

    0.25%    

For each of the Class N and Class I shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include

payments to financial intermediaries such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Class N and Class I shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of 0.15% of each respective Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below. Effective January 1, 2020, the maximum amount of shareholder servicing fees for Class I shares of Pictet International decreased from 0.15% to 0.10%.

The Investment Manager has agreed, through at least October 1, 2021, to waive a portion of shareholder servicing fees paid by the various share classes of each Fund, as necessary, to ensure the total net expense ratio for each share class of each Fund does not increase due to the changes in the methodology of shareholder servicing reimbursements described above. Effective January 1, 2020, the shareholder servicing fees waiver of Pictet International was eliminated.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Actual
Amount
  Incurred  
 

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

  

  Class N

     0.04%    

  Class I

     0.04%    

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

  

  Class N

     0.07%    

  Class I

     0.07%    

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

  

  Class N

     0.07%    

  Class I

     0.05%    

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

  

  Class N

     0.08%    

  Class I

     0.08%    

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

  

  Class N

     0.07%    

  Class I

     0.07%    

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

  

  Class N

     0.06%    

  Class I

     0.05%    

  River Road Small Cap Value

  

  Class N

     0.10%    

  Class I

     0.08%    

  Silvercrest Small Cap

  

  Class N

     0.07%    

  Class I

     0.07%    
 

 

 

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  Fund    Actual
Amount
  Incurred  
 

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

  

  Class N

     0.08%    

  Class I

     0.08%    

  River Road Long-Short

  

  Class N

     0.08%    

  Class I

     0.08%    

  Pictet International

  

  Class N

     0.14%    

  Class I

     0.10%    

The Board provides supervision of the affairs of the Trust and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits River Road Focused Absolute Value, Silvercrest Small Cap, River Road Long-Short and Pictet International to lend money for certain temporary purposes directly to other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for the lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned is included on the Statement of Operations as interest income. Silvercrest Small Cap did not loan to other funds in the AMG Funds Family. At October 31, 2020, the Funds had no interfund loans outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the interfund loan program during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020:

 

Fund   Average
Lent
    Number
of Days
    Interest
Earned
   

Average    

Interest Rate    

 

River Road Focused Absolute Value

    $1,061,828       2       $142       2.433%      

River Road Long-Short

    1,128,565       1       76       2.465%      

Pictet International

    2,094,556       2       175       1.525%      

3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, were as follows:

    Long Term Securities  
  Fund   Purchases     Sales  

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

    $177,785,168       $155,546,047      

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

    140,479,601       249,975,345      

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

    176,609,940       289,965,409      

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

    358,146,615       1,468,034,492      

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

    45,355,246       65,046,909      

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

    118,552,280       81,037,055      

  River Road Small Cap Value

    328,373,829       177,186,820      

  Silvercrest Small Cap

    58,194,634       73,284,360      

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

    118,594,402       194,732,911      

  River Road Long-Short

    89,313,424       94,186,412      

  Pictet International

    97,433,712       167,044,080      

Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

         U.S. Government Obligations      
  Fund    Purchases      Sales  

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

     $413,812,774        $486,675,891      

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Funds participate in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM that cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

 

 

 

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The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at October 31, 2020, were as follows:

 

  Fund   Securities
Loaned
    Cash
Collateral
Received
    Securities
Collateral
Received
   

Total

Collateral

Received

 

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

    $23,567,198       $11,813,488       $12,574,031       $24,387,519    

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

    5,732,071       1,290,673       5,110,069       6,400,742    

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

    5,929,845             6,173,219       6,173,219    

  River Road Small Cap Value

    13,281,878             13,709,741       13,709,741    

  Silvercrest Small Cap

    12,791,387             13,374,032       13,374,032    

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

    1,422,660       1,335,973       138,408       1,474,381    

  Pictet International

    244,537       251,781             251,781    

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at October 31, 2020:

 

Fund   Collateral
Type
  Coupon
Range
  Maturity
Date Range

River Road Dividend All Cap Value

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-8.125%   11/05/20-02/15/50  

LMCG Small Cap Growth

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-8.125%   11/05/20-02/15/50  

River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-8.125%   11/05/20-02/15/50  

River Road Small Cap Value

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-8.125%   11/05/20-02/15/50  

Silvercrest Small Cap

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-8.125%   11/05/20-02/15/50  

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

  U.S. Treasury
Obligations
  0.000%-3.875%   11/05/20-08/15/48  

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against a Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds had no prior claims or losses and expect the risks of loss to be remote.

6. RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH YIELD SECURITIES

Investing in high yield securities involves greater risks and considerations not typically associated with U.S. Government and other high quality/investment grade securities. High yield securities are generally below investment grade securities and do not have an established retail secondary market. Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the issuer’s ability to repay principal

and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations and could cause the securities to become less liquid.

7. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond may invest in mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”). These securities represent interests in pools of mortgage loans and they provide holders with payments consisting of both principal and interest as the mortgages in the underlying mortgage pools are paid. The timely payment of principal and interest on MBS issued or guaranteed by Ginnie Mae is backed by Ginnie Mae and the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. MBS issued by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities other than Ginnie Mae are not full faith and credit obligations of the U.S. government. Certain obligations, such as those issued by the Federal Home Loan Banks, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are supported only by the credit of the issuer. MBS issued by private issuers are not government securities and are not guaranteed by any government agency. They are secured by the underlying collateral of the private issuer. Yields on privately issued MBS tend to be higher than those of government-backed issues. However, risk of loss due to default and sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations are also higher. DoubleLine Core Plus Bond may also invest in collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) and real estate mortgage investment conduits (“REMICs”). A CMO and/or REMIC is a bond that is collateralized by a pool of MBS. A CLO is a bond that is collateralized by a financial institution’s receivables from loans. These MBS pools are divided into classes with each class having its own characteristics. The different classes are retired in sequence as the underlying mortgages or loans are repaid.

8. FLOATING RATE SENIOR LOAN INTERESTS

Doubleline Core Plus Bond may invest in Floating Rate Senior Loan Interests. These are senior, secured loans made to companies whose debt is below investment grade as well as investments with similar economic characteristics. Senior Loans typically hold a first lien priority and, unless otherwise indicated, are required to pay interest at floating rates that are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. Senior Loans are generally not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and often incorporate certain restrictions on resale and cannot be sold publicly. Senior Loans often require prepayments from excess cash flow or permit the borrower to repay at its election. The degree to which borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted. As a result, the actual maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturity. The interest rate on this Senior Loan is subject to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and secondarily the prime rate offered by one or more major U.S. banks (“Prime”). The interest rate is subject to a minimum floor, which may be less than or greater than the prevailing period end LIBOR/Prime rate.

9. STRIPPED SECURITIES

DoubleLine Core Plus Bond may invest in stripped securities (“STRIPS”) for hedging purposes to protect the Fund’s portfolio against interest rate fluctuations. STRIPS will most likely move differently than typical fixed-income securities in relation to changes in interest rates. STRIPS are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest and principal distributions from a pool of underlying assets. A common type of STRIP will have one class receiving all of the interest from the underlying assets (“interest-only” or “IO” class), while the other class will receive the entire principal (“principal only” or

 

 

 

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“PO” class). However, in some instances, one class will receive some of the interest and most of the principal while the other class will receive most of the interest and the remainder of the principal. STRIPS are unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The yield to maturity on an IO class of STRIPS is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates but also to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the underlying assets. A rapid rate of principal prepayments may have a measurably adverse effect on a Funds’ yield to maturity to the extent it invests in IOs. Conversely, POs tend to increase in value if prepayments are greater than anticipated and decline if prepayments are slower than anticipated. Thus, if the underlying assets experience greater than anticipated repayments of principal, a Fund may fail to fully recover its initial investment in these securities, even if the STRIPS were rated of the highest credit quality by Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. These risks are managed by investing in a variety of such securities and by using certain hedging techniques. In addition the secondary market for STRIPS may be less liquid than that of other mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities, potentially limiting the Fund’s ability to buy or sell those securities at any particular time.

10. SECURITIES SOLD SHORT

River Road Long-Short utilizes short sales as part of its overall portfolio management strategy. A short sale involves the sale of a security that is borrowed from a broker or other financial institution. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon closing a short sale. Short sales expose the Fund to the risk that it will be required to acquire, convert or exchange securities to replace the borrowed securities at a time when the securities sold short have appreciated in value, thus resulting in a loss to the Fund. The Fund must segregate liquid assets, or otherwise cover its position in a permissible manner. The Investment Manager determines the liquidity of assets, in accordance with procedures established by the Board. The Fund has entered into a Master Securities Loan Agreement (“MSLA”) with BNYM pursuant to which the Fund borrows securities from BNYM to facilitate short sale transactions. The Fund is required to pledge collateral, in cash and/or securities, to collateralize the Fund’s obligations to BNYM in respect of borrowed securities. The MSLA provides the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party. The Fund is subject to credit risk should BNYM be unable to meet its obligations to the Fund, including the obligation to return cash collateral to the Fund. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to the MSLA in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and security positions segregated as collateral for short sales are included in investments at value in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. As of October 31, 2020, the value of securities sold short was

$5,306,619, and the Fund had $5,339,621 of cash deposited with BNYM and securities segregated as collateral worth $1,605,648. In accordance with the terms of its MSLA, the Fund may receive rebate income or be charged a fee on the market value on the collateral of loaned securities. The income received or fee paid is calculated based upon a variable rate minus a spread. The Fund will recognize interest income if the variable rate is greater than the spread or interest expense if the variable rate is less than the spread. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, the Fund had interest expense and dividend expense in the amount of $24,619 and $258,301, respectively.

11. CREDIT AGREEMENT

Effective July 6, 2010, and amended and restated July 22, 2020, the Trust entered into a Credit Agreement with BNYM which provides the Trust with a revolving line of credit facility of up to $50 million. The facility is shared by each Fund of the Trust and is available for temporary, emergency purposes including liquidity needs in meeting redemptions. The interest rate on outstanding Alternate Base Rate Loans is equal to the greater of the Prime Rate plus 1.25%, or 0.50% plus the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1.25%. The interest rate on outstanding Overnight Loans is equal to the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1.25%, or the One-Month LIBOR Rate plus 1.25%. The Trust pays a commitment fee on the unutilized commitment amount of 0.175% per annum, which is allocated to the Funds based on average daily net assets and included in miscellaneous expense on the Statement of Operations. Interest incurred on the line of credit utilized is included in the Statement of Operations as interest expense. At October 31, 2020, the Funds had no loans outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the line of credit during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020:

 

  Fund   Weighted
Average
Borrowed
    Number
of Days
    Interest
Paid
   

Average    

Interest Rate    

 

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

    $1,872,496       9       $838       1.816%      

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

    3,726,509       13       2,775       2.091%      

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

    3,163,217       17       2,315       1.571%      

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

    1,353,792       25       2,611       2.816%      

  Silvercrest Small Cap

    1,015,127       1       39       1.399%      

  Pictet International

    2,802,712       45       7,298       2.112%      
 

 

 

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12. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into master netting agreements with their counterparties for the securities lending, short-sale programs and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending and short sale transactions, see Note 4 and Note 10, respectively.

The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open Repurchase Agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of October 31, 2020:

 

          Gross Amount Not Offset in the
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
             
  Fund   Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
   

Offset

Amount

   

Net

Asset

Balance

   

Collateral

Received

   

Net

Amount

 

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

 

       

  Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc.

    $2,805,700                     $2,805,700               $2,805,700                

  Citadel Securities LLC

    2,439,335                     2,439,335               2,439,335                

  JVB Financial Group LLC

    1,595,819                     1,595,819               1,595,819                

  Mirae Asset Securities, Inc.

    1,960,606                     1,960,606               1,960,606                

  Morgan, Stanley & Co. LLC

    237,488                     237,488               237,488                

  South Street Securities LLC

    2,774,540                     2,774,540               2,774,540                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Total

    $11,813,488                     $11,813,488               $11,813,488                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  LMCG Small Cap Growth

 

       

  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    $290,673                     $290,673               $290,673                

  RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

    1,000,000                     1,000,000               1,000,000                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Total

    $1,290,673                           —                   $1,290,673               $1,290,673                           —              
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  DoubleLine Core Plus Bond

         

  Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

    $335,973                     $335,973               $335,973                

  RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

    1,000,000                     1,000,000               1,000,000                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Total

            $1,335,973                             $1,335,973                       $1,335,973                
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

  Pictet International

 

       

  Daiwa Capital Markets America

    $251,781                     $251,781               $251,781                

 

 

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13. FUND MERGER

On April 27, 2020, River Road Dividend All Cap Value acquired all the net assets of AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund II (“River Road Dividend All Cap Value II”) based on the respective valuations as of the close of business on April 24, 2020, pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization approved by the Board of River Road Dividend All Cap Value II on March 19, 2020.

The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 156,555 Class N shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value II at a net asset value of $8.92 per share for 170,747 Class N shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value; 3,508,101 Class I shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value II at a net asset value of $8.91 per share for 3,839,907 Class I shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value; and 18,306 Class Z shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value II at a net asset value of $8.91 per share for 20,040 Class Z shares of River Road Dividend All Cap Value.

The net assets of River Road Dividend All Cap Value and River Road Dividend All Cap Value II immediately before the acquisition were $425,135,278 and $35,906,818 respectively, including unrealized appreciation of $675,273 for River Road Dividend All Cap Value II. Immediately after the acquisition, the combined net assets of River Road Dividend All Cap Value amounted to $461,042,096. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by River Road Dividend All Cap Value were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from River Road Dividend All Cap Value II was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of River Road Dividend All Cap Value’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

Assuming this reorganization had been completed on November 1, 2019, the Fund’s results of operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 would have been as follows:

 

  Net Investment Income

   $14,033,969    

  Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

   (89,245,365)  

  Net Decrease to Net Assets from Operations

   $(75,211,396)    

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single portfolio since the reorganization was completed, it is not practical to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings to the Fund that have been included in its statements of operations for the fiscal Year ended October 31, 2020.

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Funds’ financial statements, which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Funds’ financial statements, except for effective January 1, 2021 (the “Implementation Date”), the expense cap for the River Road Dividend All Cap Value will be reduced from 0.99% to 0.78%. The expense cap will be in existence through at least March 1, 2022. Also effective on the Implementation Date, the maximum amount of shareholder servicing fees incurred for Class N and I shares of the River Road Dividend All Cap Value will decrease from 0.15% to 0.04%.

 

 

 

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  Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

To the Board of Trustees of AMG Funds IV and Shareholders of AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund, AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund, AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund, AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund, AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, and AMG Managers Pictet International Fund:

OPINION ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of portfolio investments, of AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund, AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund, AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund, AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund, AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, and AMG Managers Pictet International Fund (constituting AMG Funds IV, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of October 31, 2020, the related statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 2020, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2020, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2020, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31 2020, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

BASIS FOR OPINIONS

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

December 23, 2020

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the AMG Funds Family since 1993.

 

 

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  Other Information (unaudited)

 

 

 

TAX INFORMATION (unaudited)

The Funds each hereby designate the maximum amount allowable of its net taxable income as qualified dividends as provided in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The 2019/2020 Form 1099-DIV you receive for each Fund will show the tax status of all distributions paid to you during the year.

In accordance with federal tax law, the following Fund elects to provide foreign taxes paid and the income sourced from foreign countries. Accordingly, the Fund hereby makes the following designations regarding its taxable period ended October 31, 2020:

AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

u The total amount of taxes paid and income sourced from foreign countries was $362,131 and $5,189,666, respectively.

Pursuant to section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Funds each hereby designates as a capital gain distribution with respect to the taxable period ended October 31, 2020, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gains of such period as follows:

 

  Fund   Amount  

  River Road Focused Absolute Value

    $2,023,843  

  Montag & Caldwell Growth

    50,438,861  

  River Road Dividend All Cap Value

    33,640,275  

  Fairpointe Mid Cap

    161,406,199  

  River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

    1,731,534  
  Fund    Amount  

  River Road Small Cap Value

     $14,192,439  

  Silvercrest Small Cap

     4,937,357  

  River Road Long-Short

     429,612  
 

 

 

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  AMG Funds

  Trustees and Officers

 

 

The Trustees and Officers of the Trust, their business addresses, principal occupations for the past five years and ages are listed below. The Trustees provide broad supervision over the affairs of the Trust and the Funds. The Trustees are experienced executives who meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the Funds’ activities, review contractual arrangements with companies that provide services to the Funds, and

 

       

review the Funds’ performance. Unless otherwise noted, the address of each Trustee or Officer is the address of the Trust: 600 Steamboat Road, Suite 300, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830.

 

There is no stated term of office for Trustees. Trustees serve until their resignation, retirement or removal in

        accordance with the Trust’s organizational documents and policies adopted by the Board from time to time. The Chairman of the Trustees, President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Trust are elected by the Trustees annually. Other officers hold office at the pleasure of the Trustees.

Independent Trustees

The following Trustees are not “interested persons” of the Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act:

 

   

Number of Funds Overseen in

Fund Complex

  Name, Age, Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held by Trustee
 

• Trustee since 2016

• Oversees 46 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Bruce B. Bingham, 72

Partner, Hamilton Partners (real estate development firm) (1987-2020); Director of The Yacktman Funds (2 portfolios) (2000-2012).

 

• Trustee since 2013

• Oversees 49 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Kurt A. Keilhacker, 57

Managing Partner, TechFund Capital (1997-Present); Managing Partner, TechFund Europe (2000-Present); Managing Partner, Elementum Ventures (2013-Present); Director, MetricStory, Inc. (2017-Present); Trustee, Wheaton College (2018-Present); Trustee, Gordon College (2001-2016). Trustee, Board Member, 6wind SA, (2002-2019).

 

• Trustee since 2000

• Oversees 46 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Steven J. Paggioli, 70

Independent Consultant (2002-Present); Trustee, Professionally Managed Portfolios (28 portfolios); Advisory Board Member, Sustainable Growth Advisors, LP; Independent Director, Muzinich BDC, Inc. (business development company) (2019-Present); Director, The Wadsworth Group; Independent Director, Chase Investment Counsel (2008–2019); Executive Vice President, Secretary and Director, Investment Company Administration, LLC and First Fund Distributors, INC. (1990-2001).

 

• Trustee since 2013

• Oversees 46 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Richard F. Powers III, 74

Adjunct Professor, U.S. Naval War College (2016-Present); Adjunct Professor, Boston College (2011-2015); Director, Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2005-2009); President and CEO of Van Kampen Investments Inc. (1998-2003); President, Morgan Stanley Client Group (2000-2002); Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Morgan Stanley Individual Investor Group (1984-1998).

 

• Independent Chairman

• Trustee since 2000

• Oversees 49 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Eric Rakowski, 62

Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law (1990-Present); Tax Attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell and clerked for Judge Harry T. Edwards of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and for Justice William J. Brennan Jr. of the U.S. Supreme Court; Director of Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (9 portfolios); Trustee of Third Avenue Trust (3 portfolios) (2002-2019); Trustee of Third Avenue Variable Trust (1 portfolio) (2002-2019).

 

• Trustee since 2013

• Oversees 49 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Victoria L. Sassine, 55

Adjunct Professor, Babson College (2007–Present); Director, Board of Directors, PRG Group (2017-Present); CEO, Founder, Scale Smarter Partners, LLC (2018-Present); Adviser, EVOFEM Biosciences (2019-Present); Teaching Fellow, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Initiative (2010-Present); Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Business Management Associates (2018 to 2019).

 

• Trustee since 2016

• Oversees 46 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Thomas R. Schneeweis, 73

Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts (2013-Present); President, TRS Associates (1982-Present); Board Member, Chartered Alternative Investment Association (“CAIA”) (2002-Present); Director, CAIA Foundation (2010-2019); Director, Institute for Global Asset and Risk Management (Education) (2010-Present); Co-Owner, Quantitative Investment Technologies (2014-Present); Co-Owner, Yes Wealth Management (2018-Present); Director of Research, Yes Wealth Management (2018-Present); Partner, S Capital Wealth Advisors (2015-2018); Partner, S Capital Management, LLC (2007-2015); President, Alternative Investment Analytics, LLC, (formerly Schneeweis Partners, LLC) (2001-2013); Finance Professor, University of Massachusetts (1977-2013).

 

 

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Interested Trustees

Each Trustee in the following table is an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Ms. Carsman is an interested person of the Trust within the meaning of the 1940 Act by virtue of her position with, and interest in securities of, AMG.

 

Number of Funds Overseen in

Fund Complex

  Name, Age, Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held by Trustee

• Trustee since 2011

• Oversees 46 Funds in Fund Complex

 

Christine C. Carsman, 68

Senior Policy Advisor, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2019-Present); Chair of the Board of Directors, AMG Funds plc (2015-2018); Director, AMG Funds plc (2010-2018); Executive Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Counsel, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2017-2018); Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2011-2016); Senior Vice President and Chief Regulatory Counsel, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2007-2011); Vice President and Chief Regulatory Counsel, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2004-2007); Senior Counsel, Vice President and Director of Operational Risk Management and Compliance, Wellington Management Company, LLP (1995-2004); Director of Harding, Loevner Funds, Inc. (9 portfolios) (2017-Present); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II and AMG Funds III (2004-2011).

Officers    
Position(s) Held with Fund and Length of Time Served   Name, Age, Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
 

• President since 2018

• Principal Executive Officer since 2018

• Chief Executive Officer since 2018

• Chief Operating Officer since 2007

 

Keitha L. Kinne, 62

Chief Operating Officer, AMG Funds LLC (2007-Present); Chief Investment Officer, AMG Funds LLC (2008-Present); President and Principal, AMG Distributors, Inc. (2018-Present); Chief Operating Officer, AMG Distributors, Inc. (2007-Present); President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2018-Present); Chief Operating Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, and AMG Funds III (2007-Present); Chief Operating Officer, AMG Funds IV (2016-Present); Chief Operating Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aston Asset Management, LLC (2016); President and Principal Executive Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II and AMG Funds III (2012-2014); Managing Partner, AMG Funds LLC (2007-2014); President and Principal, AMG Distributors, Inc. (2012-2014); Managing Director, Legg Mason & Co., LLC (2006-2007); Managing Director, Citigroup Asset Management (2004-2006).

 

• Secretary since 2015

• Chief Legal Officer since 2015

 

Mark J. Duggan, 55

Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel, AMG Funds LLC (2015-Present); Secretary and Chief Legal Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2015-Present); Attorney, K&L Gates, LLP (2009-2015).

 

• Chief Financial Officer since 2017

• Treasurer since 2017

• Principal Financial Officer since 2017

• Principal Accounting Officer since 2017

 

Thomas G. Disbrow, 54

Vice President, Mutual Fund Treasurer & CFO, AMG Funds, AMG Funds LLC (2017-Present); Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2017-Present); Managing Director - Global Head of Traditional Funds Product Control, UBS Asset Management (Americas), Inc. (2015-2017); Managing Director - Head of North American Funds Treasury, UBS Asset Management (Americas), Inc. (2011-2015).

 

• Deputy Treasurer since 2017

 

John A. Starace, 50

Director, Mutual Fund Accounting, AMG Funds LLC (2017-Present); Vice President, Deputy Treasurer of Mutual Funds Services, AMG Funds LLC (2014-2017); Deputy Treasurer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2017-Present); Vice President, Citi Hedge Fund Services (2010-2014); Audit Senior Manager (2005-2010) and Audit Manager (2001-2005), Deloitte & Touche LLP.

 

• Chief Compliance Officer since 2019

 

Patrick J. Spellman, 46

Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, AMG Funds LLC (2017-Present); Chief Compliance Officer and Sarbanes-Oxley Code of Ethics Compliance Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2019-Present); Chief Compliance Officer, AMG Distributors, Inc., (2010-Present); Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, AMG Funds LLC (2011-2017); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, and AMG Funds III (2014-2019); Anti-Money Laundering Officer, AMG Funds IV, (2016-2019); Compliance Manager, Legal and Compliance, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (2005-2011).

 

• Assistant Secretary since 2016

 

Maureen A. Meredith, 35

Vice President, Counsel, AMG Funds LLC (2019-Present); Director, Counsel, AMG Funds LLC (2017-2018); Vice President, Counsel, AMG Funds LLC (2015-2017); Assistant Secretary, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2016-Present); Associate, Ropes & Gray LLP (2011-2015); Law Fellow, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (2010-2011).

 

• Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since 2019

 

Hector D. Roman, 43

Director, Legal and Compliance, AMG Funds LLC (2020-Present); Manager, Legal and Compliance, AMG Funds LLC (2017-2019); Director of Compliance, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (2015-2017); Senior Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (2014-2015); Risk Manager, Barclays Investment Bank (2008-2014); Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer, AMG Funds, AMG Funds I, AMG Funds II, AMG Funds III and AMG Funds IV (2019-Present).

 

 

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AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund, AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund, AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund, AMG Managers Pictet International Fund, AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund and AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund: Approval of Investment Advisory and Subadvisory Agreements on June 25, 2020

At a meeting held via telephone and video conference on June 25, 2020,1 the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of AMG Funds IV (the “Trust”) (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Advisory Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) for each of AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund, AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund, AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund, AMG Managers Pictet International Fund, AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund and AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) and separately Amendment No. 1 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) and (ii) each Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the applicable Subadviser for each Fund (collectively, the “Subadvisory Agreements”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to each Fund, the Investment Manager and each Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for each Fund (each, a “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for each Fund (each, a “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the search, selection and monitoring services performed by the Investment Manager in overseeing the portfolio management responsibilities of the Subadvisers; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Advisory Agreement and supervising each Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by each Subadviser of its obligations to a Fund, including, without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of each Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to a Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of each Subadviser and other information regarding each Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of each Subadviser responsible for performing the

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of each Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person or telephonic diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of each Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of each Subadvisory Agreement and annual consideration of each Subadvisory Agreement thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of any Subadviser or the replacement of any Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, any Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Advisory Agreement and applicable law. With respect to AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund and AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Advisory Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain contractual expense limitations for certain Funds, as described below. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.

For each Fund, the Trustees also reviewed information relating to each Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (for each Subadviser, its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding each Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and each Subadviser’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific

 

 

 

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information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at each Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for a Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by each Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of each Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under its Subadvisory Agreement(s). The Trustees also considered each Subadviser’s risk management processes.

PERFORMANCE

The Board considered each Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark and considered the gross performance of the Fund as compared to the Subadviser’s relevant performance composite that utilizes the same investment strategy and approach and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both the Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as each Subadviser’s Investment Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources and attention to monitoring each Subadviser’s performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with the Subadviser’s management regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

ADVISORY FEES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee charged by the Investment Manager for managing each Fund, the Trustees noted that the Investment Manager, and not the Fund, is responsible for paying the fees charged by the Fund’s Subadviser and, therefore, that the fees paid to the Investment Manager cover the cost of providing portfolio management services as well as the cost of providing search, selection and monitoring services in operating a “manager-of-managers” complex of mutual funds. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to each Fund. The Trustees also noted payments made or to be made from each Subadviser other than Fairpointe Capital LLC (“Fairpointe”) to the Investment Manager, and other payments made or to

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

be made from the Investment Manager to each Subadviser other than Fairpointe. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the high quality supervisory services provided by the Investment Manager and the fact that the subadvisory fees are paid out of the advisory fee, the advisory fee payable by each Fund to the Investment Manager can reasonably be expected to exceed the median advisory fee for the Peer Group, which consists of many funds that do not operate with a manager-of-managers structure. In this regard, the Trustees also noted that the Investment Manager has undertaken to maintain contractual expense limitations for AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund, AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund, AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund, AMG Managers Pictet International Fund, AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund, AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund, AMG River Road Long-Short Fund, AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund and AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund.

In addition, in considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees also reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to a Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Funds, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the changes in management, subadvisory, and shareholder servicing fee rates that were implemented during the past year for AMG Managers Pictet International Fund, as well as the changes to the expense caps that were implemented during the past year for AMG Managers Pictet International Fund and AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund. The Trustees also noted the current asset levels of each Fund and the willingness of the Investment Manager to maintain contractual expense limitations for certain Funds, as described above, from time to time as a means of limiting total expenses. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

asset levels of the Funds, and the impact on profitability of both the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Funds. The Board took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Advisory Agreement and supervising each Subadviser. In this regard, the Trustees noted that, unlike a mutual fund that is managed by a single investment adviser, the Funds operate in a manager-of-managers structure. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fees for any Fund at this time. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees also noted that, as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent that the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

SUBADVISORY FEES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fee payable by the Investment Manager to each of DoubleLine Capital LP, Fairpointe Capital LLC, LMCG Investments, LLC, Montag & Caldwell, LLC, Pictet Asset Management Limited and Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC (each, an “Unaffiliated Subadviser” and collectively, the “Unaffiliated Subadvisers”), the Trustees relied on the ability of the Investment Manager to negotiate the terms of the Subadvisory Agreement at arm’s length as part of the manager-of-managers structure, noting that the Investment Manager is not affiliated with the Unaffiliated Subadvisers. In addition, the Trustees considered other potential benefits of the subadvisory relationship to the Unaffiliated Subadvisers, including, among others, the indirect benefits that each Unaffiliated Subadviser may receive from its relationship with a Fund, including any so-called “fallout benefits” to the Unaffiliated Subadvisers, such as reputational value derived from the Unaffiliated Subadvisers serving as Subadviser to a Fund. In addition, the Trustees noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. As a consequence of all of the foregoing, the cost of services to be provided by each Unaffiliated Subadviser and the profitability to each Unaffiliated Subadviser of its relationship with a Fund were not material factors in the Trustees’ deliberations. For similar reasons, the Trustees did not consider potential economies of

 

 

 

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scale in the management of a Fund by each of the Unaffiliated Subadvisers to be a material factor in their deliberations at this time.

In considering the reasonableness of the fees payable by the Investment Manager to River Road, the Trustees noted that River Road is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, and the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to River Road of providing subadvisory services to a Fund and the resulting profitability from such relationship. The Trustees noted that, because River Road is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of River Road’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. With respect to each applicable Fund, the Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services River Road provides in performing its functions under the applicable Subadvisory Agreement. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to River Road is reasonable and that River Road is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

In addition to the foregoing, the Trustees considered the specific factors and related conclusions set forth below with respect to each applicable Fund, the Investment Manager and each Subadviser.

AMG Managers DoubleLine Core Plus Bond Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Class I shares’ inception on July 18, 2011 through March 31, 2020 was below, below, below, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, below, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

recent underperformance. The Trustees also noted that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the period since inception through March 31, 2020. The Trustees also noted the impact of the Fund’s recent underperformance on its 3-year and 5-year rankings. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.61%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select peers. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2020 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that, effective August 1, 2019, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.82%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Class N shares’ inception on November 3, 2010 through March 31, 2020 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, below, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were

 

 

 

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both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.03%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2020 was above, below, below, and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the Fund’s more recent improved performance relative to its Peer Group. The Trustees also noted the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that, effective August 1, 2019, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.92%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG Managers Pictet International Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Class I shares’ inception on April 14, 2014 through March 31, 2020 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance. The Trustees also noted the impact of the Fund’s recent underperformance on its 3-year and 5-year rankings. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that, effective January 1, 2020, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to lower the Fund’s contractual expense limitation from 0.98% to 0.89% of the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses). The Trustees also noted that, effective January 1, 2020, the Fund’s management fee rate was reduced. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2020 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 3000 Value Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.99%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and key competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of

 

 

 

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the Fund) for the 1-year and 3-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on November 3, 2015 through March 31, 2020 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 3000 Value Index. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year period and in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period and the period from the Fund’s inception through March 31, 2020. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both lower than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that, effective May 1, 2020, the Investment Manager replaced the Fund’s contractual expense limitation with a new contractual expense limitation pursuant to which the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2022, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.78% instead of the current contractual expense limitation rate of 0.71%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG River Road Long-Short Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Class N shares’ inception on May 4, 2011 through March 31, 2020 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above, below, below, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index. The

 

    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent outperformance. The Trustees noted that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period and in the top quartile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year and 3-year periods and for the period from the Fund’s inception through March 31, 2020. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were lower and higher, respectively, than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.12%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2020 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, noting that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year period and in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.04%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2020 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, noting that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year period and in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

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distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager) and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap Fund

 

FUND PERFORMANCE

 

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2020 and for the period from the Class I shares’ inception on December 27, 2011 through March 31, 2020 was above, below, below, and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent outperformance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory

     

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES AND FUND EXPENSES

 

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2020 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through March 1, 2021, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.08%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the foregoing expense reimbursement arrangement and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement: (a) the Investment Manager and each Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Advisory Agreement and the applicable Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and each Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs.

     

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 25, 2020, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Advisory and the Subadvisory Agreements for each Fund.

 

1 The Trustees determined that the conditions surrounding COVID-19 constituted unforeseen or emergency circumstances and that reliance on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) exemptive order, which provides relief from the in-person voting requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), in certain circumstances (the “In-Person Relief”), was necessary or appropriate due to the circumstances related to current or potential effects of COVID-19. The Trustees unanimously wished to rely on the In-Person Relief with respect to the approval of those matters on the agenda for the June 25, 2020 meeting that would otherwise require in-person votes under the 1940 Act. The Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of AMG Funds IV, undertook to ratify the actions taken pursuant to the In-Person Relief at the Board’s next in-person meeting, consistent with the requirements of the In-Person Relief. See Investment Company Release No. 33897 (June 19, 2020). This exemptive order supersedes, in part, a similar, earlier exemptive order issued by the SEC (Investment Company Release No. 33824 (March 25, 2020)).

       

 

 

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LOGO

 

 

INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR

 

AMG Funds LLC

 

600 Steamboat Road, Suite 300

 

Greenwich, CT 06830

 

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

 

AMG Distributors, Inc.

 

600 Steamboat Road, Suite 300

 

Greenwich, CT 06830

 

800.548.4539

     

CUSTODIAN

 

The Bank of New York Mellon

 

111 Sanders Creek Parkway

 

East Syracuse, NY 13057

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

 

Ropes & Gray LLP

 

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

 

Boston, MA 02199-3600

 

TRANSFER AGENT

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

 

Attn: AMG Funds

 

4400 Computer Drive

 

Westborough, MA 01581

 

800.548.4539

 

     

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Current net asset values per share for each Fund are available on the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com.

 

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT, The Funds’ portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AFFILIATE SUBADVISED FUNDS

 

BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

 

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG FQ Global Risk-Balanced

First Quadrant, L.P.

 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

AMG FQ Tax-Managed U.S. Equity

AMG FQ Long-Short Equity

First Quadrant, L.P.

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

 

The Renaissance Group LLC

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road Long-Short

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small Cap Value

River Road Asset Management, LLC

      

AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth

AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

 

AMG Yacktman

AMG Yacktman Focused

AMG Yacktman Focused Fund - Security Selection Only

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities

Yacktman Asset Management LP

 

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K High Income

AMG GW&K Municipal Bond

AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

OPEN-ARCHITECTURE FUNDS

 

EQUITY FUNDS

 

AMG Managers Brandywine

AMG Managers Brandywine BIue

Friess Associates, LLC

 

AMG Managers CenterSquare Real Estate

CenterSquare Investment Management LLC

      

AMG Managers Emerging Opportunities

WEDGE Capital Management L.L.P.

Next Century Growth Investors LLC

RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.

 

AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap

Fairpointe Capital LLC

 

AMG Managers LMCG Small Cap Growth

LMCG Investments, LLC

 

AMG Managers Montag & Caldwell Growth

Montag & Caldwell, LLC

 

AMG Managers Pictet International

Pictet Asset Management Limited

 

AMG Managers Silvercrest Small Cap

Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC

 

AMG Managers Special Equity

Ranger Investment Management, L.P.

Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC

Smith Asset Management Group, L.P.

Federated MDTA LLC

 

AMG SouthernSun Small Cap

AMG SouthernSun U.S. Equity

SouthernSun Asset Management, LLC

 

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

 

AMG Managers Doubleline Core Plus Bond

DoubleLine Capital LP

 

AMG Managers Loomis Sayles Bond

 

Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

 

 

 

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Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

Registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics. See attached exhibit (a) (1).

 

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that independent Trustee Mr. Steven J. Paggioli qualifies as the Audit Committee Financial Expert. Mr. Paggioli is “independent” as such term is defined in Form N-CSR.

 

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

  (a)

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are $307,976 for 2020 and $313,951 for 2019.

 

  (b)

Audit-Related Fees

There were no fees billed by PwC to the Funds in its two recent fiscal years for services rendered for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Fund’s financial statements, but are not reported as Audit Fees (“Audit-Related Fees”).

For the Funds’ two most recent fiscal years, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed by PwC for engagements related directly to the operations and financial reporting of one or more Funds by a Fund Service Provider. A Fund Service Provider is (a) any investment adviser to the Fund (not including any Subadvisor whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) or (b) any entity that provides ongoing services to the Fund and is controlling, controlled by or under common control with a Fund investment adviser described in (a).

 

  (c)

Tax Fees

The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning are $79,433 for 2020 and $72,150 for 2019.

For the Funds’ two most recent fiscal years, Tax Fees billed by PwC for engagements by Fund Service Providers that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds were $0 for fiscal 2020 and $0 for fiscal 2019, respectively.

The services for which Tax Fees were charged comprise all services performed by professional staff in PwC’s tax division except those services related to the audit. Typically, this category would include fees for tax compliance, tax planning, and tax


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advice. Tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning services include preparation of original and amended tax returns, claims for refund and tax payment-planning services, assistance with tax audits and appeals, tax advice related to mergers and acquisitions and requests for rulings or technical advice from taxing authorities.

 

  (d)

All Other Fees

There were no other fees billed by PwC to the Funds for all other non-audit services (“Other Fees”) during the Funds’ two most recent fiscal years. During the same period, there were no Other Fees billed by PwC for engagements by Fund Service Providers that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.

 

  (e)

(1) According to policies adopted by the Audit Committee, services provided by PwC to the Funds must be pre-approved by the Audit Committee. On an annual basis, the Audit Committee reviews and pre-approves various types of services that PwC may perform for the Funds without specific approval of each engagement, subject to specified budget limitations. As contemplated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules, the Audit Committee also pre-approves non-audit services provided by PwC to any Fund Service Provider for any engagement that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. Any engagement that is not already pre-approved or that will exceed a pre-approved budget must be submitted to the Audit Committee for pre-approval. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is authorized on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Audit Committee to approve the engagement of PwC to perform non-audit services subject to certain conditions, including notification to the Audit Committee of such pre-approval not later than the next meeting of the Audit Committee following the date of such pre-approval.

 

  (e)

(2) None.

 

  (f)

Not applicable.

 

  (g)

The aggregate fees billed by PwC in 2020 and 2019 for non-audit services rendered to the Funds and Fund Service Providers were $128,933 for 2020 and $121,650 for 2019. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, this amount reflects the amounts disclosed above in Item 4(b),(c),(d), plus $49,500 in fees billed to the Fund Service Providers for non-audit services that did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, this amount reflects the amounts disclosed above in Item 4(b),(c),(d), plus $49,500 in fees billed to the Fund Service Providers for non-audit services that did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds.

 

  (h)

The Trust’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services by registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provided ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved by the Committee (because such services did not relate directly to the


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  operations and financial reporting of the registrant) was compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm.

 

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

Schedule of 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 of this form.

 

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

 

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)

The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


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(b)

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the 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)   Any Code of Ethics or amendments hereto. Filed herewith.
(a)(2)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940—Filed herewith.
(a)(3)   Not applicable.
(b)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940—Filed herewith.


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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.

AMG FUNDS IV

 

By:  

/s/ Keitha L. Kinne

  Keitha L. Kinne, Principal Executive Officer
Date:   January 6, 2021

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:  

/s/ Keitha L. Kinne

  Keitha L. Kinne, Principal Executive Officer
Date:   January 6, 2021
By:  

/s/ Thomas Disbrow

  Thomas Disbrow, Principal Financial Officer
Date:   January 6, 2021