N-CSRS 1 scf-ncsrs.htm SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS SEMIANNUAL REPORT 3-31-19

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 811-07959



Advisors Series Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)


Jeffrey T. Rauman, President/Chief Executive Officer
Advisors Series Trust
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
777 East Wisconsin Avenue, 5th Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)



(414) 765-6872
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Date of fiscal year end:  September 30, 2019



Date of reporting period:  March 31, 2019


Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.





Semi-Annual
 
SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING
Report
 
RATE HIGH INCOME FUND
March 31, 2019
   
 
 
SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT
 
 
DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND


 
Each a series of Advisors Series Trust (the “Trust”)
           
 
SHENKMAN CAPITAL
 
Institutional
   
 
FLOATING RATE
Class F
Class
   
 
HIGH INCOME FUND
(SFHFX)
(SFHIX)
   
           
 
SHENKMAN CAPITAL
     
Institutional
 
SHORT DURATION
Class A
Class C
Class F
Class
 
HIGH INCOME FUND
(SCFAX)
(SCFCX)
(SCFFX)
(SCFIX)
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
 




Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Funds (defined herein) or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, 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 or your financial intermediary electronically through the Funds’ website.

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the Funds or your financial intermediary that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Funds held with the fund complex and may apply to all funds held through your financial intermediary.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701
1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562)
 
   



SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SHAREHOLDER LETTER
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Dear Shareholder,
 
For the fiscal six months ended March 31, 2019 (the “Period”), the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (the “Index”) posted a positive return of +0.40%, while the S&P/LSTA B- and Above Leveraged Loan Index (the “B-and Above Index”) returned +0.61%.  The loan market experienced a notable contrast in performance between the fourth quarter 2018 and the first quarter 2019. The fourth quarter was characterized by a selloff alongside a “risk-off” tone across the global markets, during which the loan market outperformed, whereas the first quarter bounced back with the best quarterly performance since 1Q10.  For the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, the Index returned +2.97% and B- and Above Index returned +3.05%.
 
Fund Performance
 
The Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund (the “Fund”) seeks to generate high current income through active selection of investments in the leveraged loan universe. The Fund’s Institutional Class shares (SFHIX) had net returns of +0.43%, +3.28% and +3.46% for the Period, the twelve-months ended March 31, 2019 and Since Inception, respectively. The Fund’s Institutional Class (SFHIX) commenced operations on October 15, 2014. The Fund’s F shares (SFHFX) had net returns of +0.31%, +3.26% and +3.29% for the Period, the twelve-months ended March 31, 2019 and Since Inception, respectively. Class F commenced operations on March 1, 2017. The Fund outperformed the Index during the twelve month period ending March 31, 2019 while remaining conservatively positioned.
 
Returns over 1 year are annualized. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. 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. Fund performance current to the most recent month-end may be lower or higher than the performance quoted and can be obtained by calling 1-855-SHENKMAN. The fund imposes a redemption fee of 1.00% on shares held for 30 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the redemption fee. If it had, returns would be reduced. SFHIX gross expense ratio is 0.72% and SFHFX gross expense ratio is 0.83%.
 
The Fund looks to invest in loans that it believes have the best chance of providing superior risk-adjusted returns and remains well-diversified, with investments in over 250 issuers across more than 30 industries. From a ratings quality perspective, the Fund’s CCC-rated and below weight averaged 2.67% during the Period, well below the average overall Index weight of 6.62%.  Selection and an underweight in Home Furnishings and selection in All Telecom and Retailers (Except Food & Drug) were the largest positive contributors to relative performance.  Conversely, selection in Business Equipment & Services and Electronics/Electrical detracted from performance.
 

 
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For liquidity purposes, the Fund targets an allocation of approximately 15% of assets in cash and shorter duration bonds. As of March 31, 2019, 85.2% of the Fund’s assets were invested in bank loans, 11.3% in high yield bonds and approximately 3% in cash.
 
Market Commentary
 
Index performance by rating over the Period was mixed with BB-rated returning +0.68%, B-rated returning +0.49%, and CCC-rated and below loans the worst performing rating category returning -2.84%.  By industry, Brokers, Dealers & Investment Houses, Conglomerates, and Utilities were the best performers.  Forest Products, Home Furnishings, and Steel were the worst performers.
 
The primary market remained active as a total of $152.8 billion of new institutional loan supply came to market during the six months ended March 31, 2019 according to Leveraged Commentary & Data by S&P Global Market Intelligence.  The loan market grew to $1.18 trillion at March 31, 2019.
 
In terms of demand, new formations of collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”) were solid as $57.3 billion came to market during the Period.  Due to a change in interest rate expectations given a new Fed outlook, loan mutual funds saw continued outflows, albeit at a slower pace in 2019.
 
Default activity has slowed down, according to J.P. Morgan.  The leveraged loan par-weighted trailing twelve-month default rate dropped to 1.00% as of March 31, 2019, significantly lower than the 1.82% default rate as of September 30, 2018, as the large default for iHeart Media rolled off.  This rate remains well below the long-term historical average of over 3%.
 
Outlook
 
We remain constructive on the loan market overall. However, we believe credit selection will drive performance this year.  As volatility increases, there should be an increased dispersion between better quality and riskier credits. Therefore, we remain cautious as we continue to review the relative value of our positions. Our core philosophy remains the preservation of capital and we continue to strive to deliver market returns throughout the cycle with a lower risk profile.
 
Thank you again for your continued support and trust in the Fund.  We look forward to growing with you.
 
Notes:
 
The Shenkman Group of Companies (the “Shenkman Group”) consists of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including, without limitation, Shenkman Capital Management Ltd, Romark Credit Advisors LP, and Romark CLO Advisors LLC.  The Shenkman Group focuses on the leveraged finance market and is dedicated to providing in-depth, bottom-up, fundamental credit analysis.
 

 
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Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (“Shenkman” or “Shenkman Capital”) is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Romark Credit Advisors LP is also registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and Romark CLO Advisors LLC is registered as a relying adviser of Romark Credit Advisors LP (together, “Romark”).  Shenkman Capital Management Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. and is authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. Such registrations do not imply any specific skill or training.  EEA Investors: This material is provided to you because you have been classified as a professional client in accordance with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Directive 2014/65/EU) (known as “MiFID II”) or as otherwise defined under applicable local regulations. If you are unsure about your classification or believe that you may be a retail client under these rules, please contact the Shenkman Group and disregard this information.
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
 
Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed and should not be considered investment advice.
 
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its stated objective. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, bonds and bank loans, and the funds that invest in them are subject to interest rate risk and can be expected to decline in value as interest rates rise. Investment by the Fund in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. The Fund invests in foreign securities which involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management, and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Leverage may cause the effect of an increase or decrease in the value of the portfolio securities to be magnified and the fund to be more volatile than if leverage was not used.
 
Investments in CLOs carry additional risks, including the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest payments and that the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default.
 
Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market.
 
Credit quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by S&P, Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s and Fitch. These firms
 

 
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evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
 
The S&P LSTA B- & Above Leveraged Loan Index consists of all securities in the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index that have a B- and above S&P Rating.
 
The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index is a daily total return index that tracks the current outstanding balance and spread over LIBOR for fully funded term loans. The facilities included in the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index represent a broad cross section of leveraged loans syndicated in the United States, including dollar-denominated loans to overseas issuers. It is not indicative of the investment strategies employed by Shenkman Capital and may contain different facilities than the facilities in the Shenkman Capital Bank Loan Composite.
 
You cannot invest directly in an index.
 
Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates. Duration is expressed as a number of years.
 
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.  Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a complete list of fund holdings.
 
Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
 
The credit rating is a financial indicator to potential investors of debt securities such as bonds. These are assigned by credit rating agencies such as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s to have letter designations (such as AAA, B, CC) which represent the quality of a bond. Moody’s assigns bond credit ratings of Aaa, Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C, with WR and NR as withdrawn and not rated. Standard & Poor’s assigns bond credit ratings of AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C, D.
 
These materials may contain information obtained from third parties, and may include ratings from credit ratings agencies such as Standard & Poor’s.  Reproduction and distribution of third party content in any form is prohibited except with the prior written permission of the related third party.  Third-party information contained in this presentation was obtained from sources that the Shenkman Group considers to be reliable; however, no representation is made as to, and no responsibility, warranty or liability is accepted for, the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or availability of such information, including ratings.  Neither the Shenkman Group nor any third party content provider is responsible for any errors or omissions (negligent or

 
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otherwise), regardless of the cause, or for the results obtained from the use of such content.  NEITHER THE SHENKMAN GROUP NOR ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS GIVE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE.  NEITHER THE SHENKMAN GROUP NOR ANY THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, COMPENSATORY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, COSTS, EXPENSES, LEGAL FEES, OR LOSSES (INCLUDING LOST INCOME OR PROFITS AND OPPORTUNITY COSTS OR LOSSES CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE) IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF SUCH THIRD PARTY CONTENT, INCLUDING RATINGS.  Credit ratings are statements of opinions and are not statements of fact or recommendations to purchase, hold or sell securities.  They do not address the suitability of securities or the suitability of securities for investment purposes, and should not be relied on as investment advice.
 
References to indices are for information purposes only.  The Shenkman Group believes that any indices discussed herein are broad market indices and are indicative of the type of investments that the Shenkman Group may purchase, but may contain different securities than those held in the Shenkman Group portfolios managed pursuant to the strategies described herein. The indices have not been selected to represent an appropriate benchmark.  The strategies referred to herein are not design to mimic the investments on which any index is based. The indices are unmanaged and not available for direct investment and do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses.
 
The Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC, which is not affiliated with Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
 

 

 
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SHAREHOLDER LETTER
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Dear Shareholder,
 
During the fiscal six months ended March 31, 2019 (the “Period”), the Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund (the “Fund”) continued to seek a high level of current income by focusing on investments within the non-investment grade universe believed to be high quality yet short duration.  The Fund’s Institutional Class shares (SCFIX) returned +2.14% for the Period, and ended the Period with a duration-to-worst of 0.8 years and average final maturity of 3.27 years.*  The Fund’s Class A shares returned +1.87% (without sales load) and -1.19% (with maximum sales load imposed on purchases of 3.00%), and the Class F shares returned +2.10%.  Additionally, the Class C shares returned +1.50% (without sales load) and +0.50% (with maximum deferred sales load of 1.00%).  The Fund’s benchmark, the ICE BofAML 0-2 Year Duration BB-B U.S. HY Constrained Index (H42C), returned +2.25% for the Period, while the ICE BofAML 0-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (G1QA) returned +1.98%.
 
The Fund’s sector positioning is largely a function of its focus on bottom-up, individual security selection and fundamental analysis as opposed to top-down, industry driven allocations.  That said, Healthcare remained the Fund’s largest exposure at 17.2% of the portfolio, while Media – Cable occupied the second largest holding at 8.9%.  Security selection within Finance: Services was the largest positive contributor to relative performance in the Period while an underweighting in Oil & Gas also helped.  Conversely, negative selection and underweight in Metals/Mining and Telecom: Wireline/Wireless were the largest detractor to performance.  The Fund’s exposure to bank loans was a negative contributor to performance as bank loan returns lagged short duration for the Period due to the loan market’s liquidity driven selloff amidst record loan mutual fund outflows in the December quarter.  During the Period, the Fund’s bank loan weighting increased from 11.0% to 12.7%.  As of March 31, 2019, the Fund’s average price was $102.01, with a current yield of 6.02%, yield-to-maturity of 5.16% and a yield-to-worst of 3.67%.* The SEC 30-Day Subsidized and Unsubsidized Yields for the I shares was 3.59% and 3.51% respectively. The portfolio was fully invested with approximately 2.7% cash.  As diversification remains a key factor in helping to mitigate risk, the portfolio was well-diversified, with investments in 165 issuers across 35 industries as of March 31, 2019.
 
Market Commentary
 
Financial markets were roiled in the final quarter of 2018 by ongoing fears that the looming U.S./China trade war could hamper global economic growth, plummeting crude oil prices, President Trump’s recurring attacks on the Federal Reserve, a retrenchment in equities, anxiety over the Fed’s rate tightening trajectory, and the pace of securities rolling off of the Fed’s balance sheet.  The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) sank 4.67% in fourth quarter, its worst quarterly decline since the third quarter of 2015, when the
 

 
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oil price crash shook markets.  Triple-C rated credits came under particular pressure, falling 10.35% and leaving the category with a quarter-ending yield-to-worst greater than 1,100bps over treasuries.  Single-B rated bonds fared better with a -4.85% return, while double-B’s declined by 2.99% as “risk-off” sentiment and rallying treasuries buoyed the rating classification.  Although the higher-quality, short duration segment of high yield weakened in the quarter, it significantly outperformed broader high yield given its stronger underlying credit quality and shorter duration profile.  The ICE BofAML 0-2 Year Duration BB-B U.S. HY Constrained Index (H42C) fell 0.79%, while the ICE BofAML 0-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (G1QA) advanced 1.08%.  The H0A0’s average price plummeted $6.21 to $92.31, pushing the yield-to-worst higher by 167bps to 7.95% and the spread-to-worst wider by 199bps to +537bps, their highest levels since mid-2016.  According to J.P. Morgan, the trailing par-weighted default rate maintained its downward trend, falling to 1.81%, off from 2.02% at the end of September and lower by nearly 50% from the 3.57% at the end of 2016.  Only $3.35 billion of bonds defaulted in the quarter.  The trailing default rate continues to be inflated by the February 2018 bankruptcy of iHeart Media, and would total just 1.08% if this widely anticipated default was removed from the calculation.  Due to elevated market volatility, high yield bond new issuance fell precipitously to just $6.1 billion versus $72.5 billion in last year’s fourth quarter.  Investors withdrew $20.2 billion from high yield mutual funds in the quarter, compared to $20.6 billion outflow for all of 2017.
 
After a negative year of returns for high yield in 2018 and a brutal fourth quarter, the leveraged finance asset classes rebounded dramatically in early 2019. This occurred after a rapid change in the U.S. Fed Chair’s tone and positive inflows helped technicals. The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) returned 7.4% in the first quarter and 4.6% in January alone. After starting 2019 with a yield to-worst of 7.9% and an option adjusted spread (OAS) of 533 bps, by quarter-end the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) was at 6.35% and 372 bps, respectively.  Concerns over global growth, political instability, and U.S./China trade negotiations all still loomed over markets, but the Chinese economy appeared to improve after stimulus while its stock market has rallied. The most dramatic news of the quarter was from the U.S. as the Fed reversed its outlook for rate hikes. This triggered the best high yield returns in longer duration issues in the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0). Within the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) for the quarter, bonds with an option adjusted duration (OAD) of 2-4 years had a return of 6.73% while those with a 6 year or greater OAD returned 9.89%. For the quarter, returns by rating category were fairly consistent as BB rated bonds in the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) returned 7.38%, while single Bs posted 7.27% and CCCs gained 7.90%, respectively.  The higher-quality short duration segment of high yield also posted a banner return for the quarter, significantly outpacing
 

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shorter-dated U.S. Treasuries, though trailing broader high yield, which was recovering from its deeper 4Q 2018 losses.  The ICE BofAML 0-2 Year Duration BB-B U.S. HY Constrained Index (H42C) returned 3.07%, while the ICE BofAML 0-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index (G1QA) advanced by 0.89%.  New issuance continued in both the high yield bond and leveraged loan markets during the quarter, though at a slower pace than seen in the prior two years. New issuance in the bond market during the quarter was $65.4 billion, and leveraged loan volume was $67.4 billion. One trend seen this year has been a rise in issuance of senior secured bonds in place of loans, in some cases. Use of proceeds for new high yield bonds has primarily been for refinancing; however, there was one large leveraged buyout (“LBO”) for Power Solutions. Large M&A  (Mergers & Acquisitions) news in the quarter that may impact future supply includes a proposed LBO of Inmarsat, ZF International’s plans to acquire Wabco, and Centene’s plans to acquire Wellcare.
 
Market Outlook
 
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield and U.S. 3 month LIBOR (London Inter-bank Offered Rate) dropped about 30bps and 20bps, respectively, to end the March 2019 quarter, which may lead to increased refinancings and more M&A activity as cost of capital is recalibrated.  Lower U.S. economic growth expectations than last year may help extend economic expansion as asset value bubbles and bad corporate investment are less likely. High growth can often bring out animal spirits in the board room and lead to overly aggressive decisions—not always best for bondholders. We believe that with more global fixed income assets offering negative yields, low global growth, and stable U.S. rate expectations, investors may increasingly look for quality credits offering yield and avoid chasing risk for principal gains.
 
Thank you again for your continued support and trust in the Fund. We look forward to growing with you.
 
Notes:
 
The Shenkman Group of Companies (the “Shenkman Group”) consists of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including, without limitation, Shenkman Capital Management Ltd, Romark Credit Advisors LP, and Romark CLO Advisors LLC.  The Shenkman Group focuses on the leveraged finance market and is dedicated to providing in-depth, bottom-up, fundamental credit analysis.
 
Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (“Shenkman” or “Shenkman Capital”) is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Romark Credit Advisors LP is also registered as an investment adviser with the SEC and Romark CLO Advisors LLC is registered as a relying adviser of Romark Credit Advisors LP (together, “Romark”).  Shenkman Capital Management Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. and is authorized and regulated by the
 

 
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U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. Such registrations do not imply any specific skill or training.  EEA Investors: This material is provided to you because you have been classified as a professional client in accordance with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Directive 2014/65/EU) (known as “MiFID II”) or as otherwise defined under applicable local regulations. If you are unsure about your classification or believe that you may be a retail client under these rules, please contact the Shenkman Group and disregard this information.
 
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
 
Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed and should not be considered investment advice.
 
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its stated objective. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, bonds and bank loans, and the funds that invest in them are subject to interest rate risk and can be expected to decline in value as interest rates rise. Investment by the Fund in lower-rated and non-rated securities presents a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. The Fund invests in foreign securities which involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management, and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Leverage may cause the effect of an increase or decrease in the value of the portfolio securities to be magnified and the fund to be more volatile than if leverage was not used.
 
Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market.
 
The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) has an inception date of August 31, 1986 and tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market.
 
The ICE BofAML 0-2 Year Duration BB-B U.S. HY Constrained Index (H42C) consists of all securities in the ICE BofAML BB-B U.S. High Yield Index (HUC4) that have a duration-to-worst of 2 years or less. The ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield, BB-B Rated, Constrained Index (HUC4) has an inception date of December 31, 1996, and is a subset of the ICE BofAML U.S. High Yield Index (H0A0) that consists of all securities rated BB1 through B3, based on an average of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch, but caps issuer exposure at 2%. The ICE BofAML U.S. Treasuries 0-3 year Index (G1QA) is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of the direct sovereign debt of the U.S. Government having a maturity of less than three years.
 

 
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You cannot invest directly in an index.
 
Basis points (bps) are equivalent to one-one hundredths of a percentage point.
 
Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price (the value of principal) of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates. Duration is expressed as a number of years.
 
Duration-to-worst is the duration of a bond computed using either the final maturity date, or a call date within the bond’s call schedule, whichever would result in the lowest yield to the investor.
 
Yield is defined as the income return on an investment. This refers to the interest or dividends received from a security and is usually expressed annually as a percentage based on the investment’s cost, its current market value or its face value.
 
Yield-to-worst is the lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issuer actually defaulting.
 
30-Day SEC Yield (Subsidized/Unsubsidized): Represents net investment income earned by a fund over a 30-day period, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on the fund’s share price at the end of the 30-day period.
 
Spread-to-worst is the difference between the yield-to-worst of a bond and yield-to-worst of a U.S. Treasury with a similar duration.
 
Current Yield is the annual income (interest or dividends) divided by the current price of the security. This measure looks at the current price of a bond instead of its face value and represents the return an investor would expect if he or she purchased the bond and held it for a year. This measure is not an accurate reflection of the actual return that an investor will receive in all cases because bond and stock prices are constantly changing due to market factors.
 
Yield-to-Maturity is the rate of return anticipated on a bond if held until the end of its lifetime. YTM is considered a long-term bond yield expressed as an annual rate. The YTM calculation takes into account the bond’s current market price, par value, coupon interest rate and time to maturity. It is also assumed that all coupon payments are reinvested at the same rate as the bond’s current yield. YTM is a complex but accurate calculation of a bond’s return that helps investors compare bonds with different maturities and coupons.
 
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for a complete list of fund holdings.
 
Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
 
The credit rating is a financial indicator to potential investors of debt securities such as bonds. These are assigned by credit rating agencies such
 

 
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as Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s to have letter designations (such as AAA, B, CC) which represent the quality of a bond. Moody’s assigns bond credit ratings of Aaa, Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca, C, with WR and NR as withdrawn and not rated. Standard & Poor’s assigns bond credit ratings of AAA, AA, A, BBB, BB, B, CCC, CC, C, D.
 
Any information in these materials from ICE Data Indices, LLC (“ICE BofAML”) was used with permission. ICE BofAML PERMITS USE OF THE ICE BofAML INDICES AND RELATED DATA ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING SAME, DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE SUITABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, AND/OR COMPLETENESS OF THE ICE BofAML INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED IN, RELATED TO, OR DERIVED THEREFROM, ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE FOREGOING, AND DOES NOT SPONSOR, ENDORSE, OR RECOMMEND THE SHENKMAN GROUP, OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS OR SERVICES.
 
References to indices are for information purposes only.  The Shenkman Group believes that any indices discussed herein are broad market indices and are indicative of the type of investments that the Shenkman Group may purchase, but may contain different securities than those held in the Shenkman Group portfolios managed pursuant to the strategies described herein. The indices have not been selected to represent an appropriate benchmark.  The strategies referred to herein are not design to mimic the investments on which any index is based. The indices are unmanaged and not available for direct investment and do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses.
 
* Based on Shenkman’s internal valuations, classifications, and records.
 
The Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.
 


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EXPENSE EXAMPLE
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of a fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads), if applicable; redemption fees, if applicable; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1 fees); and other fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
 
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
 
Actual Expenses
 
The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in these columns 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 row entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.  There are some account fees that are charged to certain types of accounts, such as Individual Retirement Accounts (generally, a $15 fee is charged to the account annually) that would increase the amount of expenses paid on your account.  The example below does not include portfolio trading commissions and related expenses, and other extraordinary expenses as determined under generally accepted accounting principles.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
 
The information in the table under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the respective Fund’s actual expense ratio and assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.  As noted above, there are some account fees that are charged to certain types of accounts that would increase the amount of expense paid on your account.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the
 

 
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS

EXPENSE EXAMPLE – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
Account Value
During Period(1)
Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund
     
Actual
     
Class F
$1,000.00
$1,003.10
$3.00
Institutional Class
$1,000.00
$1,004.30
$2.70
       
Hypothetical (5% return
     
  before expenses)
     
Class F
$1,000.00
$1,021.94
$3.02
Institutional Class
$1,000.00
$1,022.24
$2.72

(1)
Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund – Class F and Institutional Class expenses are equal to the Fund shares’ annualized expense ratio of 0.60% and 0.54%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days/365 days (to reflect the six-month period of operation). The Fund’s ending account values in the table are based on its six-month total return of 0.31% for Class F and 0.43% for the Institutional Class as of March 31, 2019.

 
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
Account Value
During Period(2)
Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund
     
Actual
     
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,018.70
$4.88
Class C
$1,000.00
$1,015.00
$8.69
Class F
$1,000.00
$1,021.00
$3.73
Institutional Class
$1,000.00
$1,021.40
$3.28
       
Hypothetical (5% return
     
  before expenses)
     
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,020.09
$4.89
Class C
$1,000.00
$1,016.31
$8.70
Class F
$1,000.00
$1,021.24
$3.73
Institutional Class
$1,000.00
$1,021.69
$3.28

(2)
Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund – Class A, Class C, Class F, and Institutional Class expenses are equal to the Fund shares’ annualized expense ratio of 0.97%, 1.73%, 0.74% and 0.65%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days/365 days (to reflect the six-month period of operation). The Fund’s ending account values in the table are based on its six-month total return of 1.87% for Class A, 1.50% for Class C, 2.10% for Class F, and 2.14% for the Institutional Class as of March 31, 2019.


13

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)





 
% Net
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
Assets
Stars Group Holdings B.V., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  6.101% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 07/10/2025
0.88%
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2, Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  5.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%, 1.000% Floor), 09/27/2024
0.83%
CenturyLink, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 01/31/2025
0.72%
IRI Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  7.129% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%), 12/01/2025
0.69%
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  6.496% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%, 1.000% Floor), 05/15/2023
0.68%
VFH Parent, LLC / Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc. 6.75%, 06/15/2022
0.67%
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 02/05/2024
0.61%
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC, Senior Secured First
 
  Lien Term Loan 5.36% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 05/16/2025
0.61%
Block Communications, Inc. 6.875%, 02/15/2025
0.59%
EWT Holdings III Corp., Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
 
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor), 12/20/2024
0.59%

The portfolio’s holdings and allocations are subject to change.  The top ten holdings presented exclude short-term investments. The percentages are of total net assets as of March 31, 2019.
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22%
           
             
Aerospace & Defense – 0.95%
           
Guidehouse, LLP, Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 5.493% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 05/01/2025 (b)
 
$
392,038
   
$
388,117
 
Leidos Innovations Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.25% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 1.75%), 08/22/2025 (b)
   
744,180
     
743,369
 
TransDigm, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien
               
    Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
    LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 06/09/2023 (b)
   
707,799
     
692,758
 
  Senior Secured First Lien
               
    Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
    LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 08/22/2024 (b)
   
544,040
     
531,255
 
             
2,355,499
 
Automotive – 2.00%
               
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.74% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 04/08/2024 (b)
   
881,635
     
863,081
 
Belron Finance U.S., LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.989% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.25%), 11/07/2024 (b)
   
612,250
     
606,128
 
CWGS Group, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.24% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
    0.750% Floor), 11/08/2023 (b)
   
730,164
     
658,790
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
    0.750% Floor), 11/08/2023 (b)
   
2,882
     
2,601
 
Navistar, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 11/06/2024 (b)
   
1,250,207
     
1,248,643
 
Panther BF Aggregator 2 LP
               
  6.115% (LIBOR USD + 3.50%),
               
  06/30/2026 (b)(d)(h)
   
760,180
     
752,571
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Automotive – 2.00% – Continued
           
Wand NewCo 3, Inc., Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 5.982% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 02/05/2026 (b)
 
$
805,000
   
$
806,912
 
             
4,938,726
 
Beverage & Food – 1.33%
               
Dole Food Co., Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.239% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/08/2024 (b)
   
764,632
     
734,046
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    7.25% (Prime Rate + 1.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/08/2024 (b)
   
368
     
354
 
H-Food Holdings, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.186% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.688%),
               
    05/23/2025 (b)
   
903,175
     
881,047
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.499% (1 Month
               
    LIBOR USD + 4.00%), 05/23/2025 (b)
   
124,688
     
123,129
 
Sunshine Investments B.V., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.934% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 03/28/2025 (b)
   
495,000
     
490,669
 
Tacala, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 01/31/2025 (b)
   
603,900
     
597,293
 
U.S. Foods, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 06/27/2023 (b)
   
464,276
     
458,261
 
             
3,284,799
 
Building Materials – 2.53%
               
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.749% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 01/02/2025 (b)
   
613,800
     
599,093
 
CPG International, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.633% (6 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%, 1.000% Floor), 05/03/2024 (b)
   
731,480
     
725,994
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Building Materials – 2.53% – Continued
           
Henry Co., LLC, Senior Secured First Lien Term
           
  Loan 6.493% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 10/05/2023 (b)
 
$
784,962
   
$
783,247
 
Pisces Midco, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 6.547% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%), 04/12/2025 (b)
   
953,360
     
916,417
 
QUIKRETE Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 11/15/2023 (b)
   
1,370,915
     
1,341,049
 
SRS Distribution, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 05/23/2025 (b)
   
771,374
     
738,271
 
Summit Materials, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 11/21/2024 (b)
   
553,000
     
543,323
 
VC GB Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor), 02/28/2024 (b)
   
620,963
     
610,096
 
             
6,257,490
 
Chemicals – 2.89%
               
Allnex S.A.R.L., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 5.879% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 09/13/2023 (b)
   
686,117
     
683,544
 
Allnex U.S.A., Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.879% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%, 0.750% Floor), 09/13/2023 (b)
   
516,936
     
514,997
 
Alpha 3 B.V., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 5.601% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 01/31/2024 (b)
   
385,655
     
378,123
 
ColourOz MidCo
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.779% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 09/07/2021 (b)
   
880,306
     
818,689
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.779% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 09/07/2021 (b)
   
145,525
     
135,339
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Chemicals – 2.89% – Continued
           
Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., Senior
           
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 4.989%
           
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%),
           
  05/07/2025 (b)
 
$
501,200
   
$
486,164
 
H.B. Fuller Co., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.488% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 10/21/2024 (b)
   
651,098
     
640,722
 
PMHC II, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/31/2025 (b)
   
185,208
     
180,577
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.151% (6 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/31/2025 (b)
   
150,186
     
146,432
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.415% (12 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/31/2025 (b)
   
139,806
     
136,311
 
Polar U.S. Borrower, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 7.351% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 4.75%), 10/15/2025 (b)
   
758,094
     
759,041
 
Road Infrastructure Investment, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 6.244%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 06/13/2023 (b)
   
792,967
     
705,740
 
Solenis International, LP
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.629% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%),
               
    06/26/2025 (b)
   
496,250
     
489,633
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    11.129% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 8.50%),
               
    06/26/2026 (b)
   
215,000
     
206,938
 
Tronox Blocked Borrower, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 09/23/2024 (b)
   
277,648
     
276,933
 
Tronox Finance, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 09/23/2024 (b)
   
599,634
     
598,090
 
             
7,157,273
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Consumer Products – 1.98%
           
Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%),
           
    09/26/2024 (b)
 
$
1,297,713
   
$
1,206,879
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    10.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 7.75%),
               
    09/26/2025 (b)
   
455,000
     
373,953
 
Champ Acquisition Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 8.101% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 5.50%), 12/17/2025 (b)
   
294,263
     
294,816
 
Energizer Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.734% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 12/17/2025 (b)
   
780,000
     
772,200
 
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 6.496%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/15/2023 (b)
   
1,804,853
     
1,690,551
 
SIWF Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.741% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.25%), 06/13/2025 (b)
   
575,650
     
569,894
 
             
4,908,293
 
Environmental – 1.32%
               
Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 4.66%
               
  (1 Week LIBOR USD + 2.25%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 11/10/2023 (b)
   
692,520
     
690,574
 
Granite Acquisition, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.101% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 12/17/2021 (b)
   
313,271
     
313,124
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.303% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 12/17/2021 (b)
   
1,172,680
     
1,172,129
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    9.851% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 7.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 12/19/2022 (b)
   
255,247
     
255,885
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Environmental – 1.32% – Continued
           
Strategic Materials Holdings Corp.,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  6.487% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 11/01/2024 (b)
 
$
938,125
   
$
832,586
 
             
3,264,298
 
Finance – Insurance – 1.73%
               
Acrisure, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.379% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/22/2023 (b)
   
248,125
     
245,023
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.879% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/22/2023 (b)
   
1,143,939
     
1,138,695
 
AssuredPartners, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 10/22/2024 (b)
   
863,193
     
837,729
 
HUB International, Ltd., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.515% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 04/25/2025 (b)
   
729,488
     
706,768
 
NFP Corp., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%), 01/08/2024 (b)
   
633,415
     
612,095
 
U.S.I., Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.601% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%), 05/16/2024 (b)
   
763,762
     
742,758
 
             
4,283,068
 
Finance – Services – 2.70%
               
Advisor Group, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%), 08/15/2025 (b)
   
900,475
     
902,866
 
AlixPartners, LLP, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  04/04/2024 (b)
   
1,358,293
     
1,351,161
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Finance – Services – 2.70% – Continued
           
Avolon TLB Borrower 1 U.S., LLC, Senior
           
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 4.488%
           
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%,
           
  0.750% Floor), 01/15/2025 (b)
 
$
299,162
   
$
297,171
 
Deerfield Holdings Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%, 1.000% Floor), 02/13/2025 (b)
   
871,921
     
856,484
 
EVO Payments International, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
  12/22/2023 (b)
   
1,198,179
     
1,198,179
 
Focus Financial Partners, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 07/03/2024 (b)
   
390,812
     
389,835
 
Freedom Mortgage Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.75%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  02/23/2022 (b)
   
623,245
     
624,803
 
NAB Holdings, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.601% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  07/01/2024 (b)
   
492,525
     
478,981
 
Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  7.486% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 12/07/2020 (b)
   
595,000
     
594,256
 
             
6,693,736
 
Food & Drug Retailers – 1.13%
               
Albertson’s, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.609% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    0.750% Floor), 12/21/2022 (b)
   
446,273
     
443,486
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    0.750% Floor), 11/17/2025 (b)
   
509,327
     
503,648
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
21

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Food & Drug Retailers – 1.13% – Continued
           
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 02/02/2024 (b)
 
$
1,232,187
   
$
1,230,788
 
JP Intermediate B, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 8.244% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 5.50%, 1.000% Floor), 11/20/2025 (b)
   
646,813
     
612,318
 
             
2,790,240
 
Gaming – 3.12%
               
Caesars Resort Collection, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 12/23/2024 (b)
   
770,250
     
761,307
 
Golden Entertainment, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.50%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 10/21/2024 (b)
   
1,219,563
     
1,210,415
 
Greektown Holdings, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.249%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 04/25/2024 (b)
   
815,625
     
815,454
 
GVC Holdings PLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/29/2024 (b)
   
475,200
     
472,427
 
MGM Growth Properties Operating
               
  Partnership, LP, Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 03/21/2025 (b)
   
611,690
     
604,319
 
Scientific Games International, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
    08/14/2024 (b)
   
224,610
     
219,135
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.329% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
    08/14/2024 (b)
   
935,732
     
912,924
 
Stars Group Holdings B.V., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.101% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 07/10/2025 (b)
   
2,170,188
     
2,169,939
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Gaming – 3.12% – Continued
           
Station Casinos, LLC, Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 5.00% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%, 0.750% Floor),
           
  06/08/2023 (b)
 
$
553,008
   
$
548,380
 
             
7,714,300
 
General Industrial Manufacturing – 5.58%
               
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.351% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.75%), 12/12/2025 (b)
   
892,763
     
853,387
 
Blount International, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 04/12/2023 (b)
   
613,463
     
614,355
 
Brookfield WEC Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 6.249%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 08/01/2025 (b)
   
862,838
     
862,419
 
Columbus McKinnon Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.101%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 01/31/2024 (b)
   
453,485
     
452,918
 
CPM Holdings, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
    11/17/2025 (b)
   
598,500
     
594,759
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    10.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 8.25%),
               
    11/16/2026 (b)
   
275,000
     
272,709
 
EWT Holdings III Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 12/20/2024 (b)
   
1,477,984
     
1,463,204
 
Filtration Group Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%), 03/31/2025 (b)
   
1,395,900
     
1,390,086
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
23

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
General Industrial Manufacturing – 5.58% – Continued
           
HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., Senior
           
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  5.626% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 08/01/2024 (b)
 
$
602,375
   
$
599,110
 
Helix Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.303% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 09/30/2024 (b)
   
932,171
     
913,527
 
LTI Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.50%), 09/08/2025 (b)
   
626,850
     
604,647
 
Milacron, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 09/28/2023 (b)
   
544,568
     
533,677
 
MTS Systems Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.74% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%, 0.750% Floor), 07/05/2023 (b)
   
776,290
     
772,409
 
North American Lifting Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  7.101% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/27/2020 (b)
   
817,807
     
768,739
 
Penn Engineering & Manufacturing Corp.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.239% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 06/27/2024 (b)
   
874,425
     
872,239
 
Pike Corp., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 6.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/21/2025 (b)
   
353,021
     
353,242
 
UOS, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    7.986% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/18/2023 (b)
   
35,043
     
35,219
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    7.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/18/2023 (b)
   
357,982
     
359,771
 
Vertiv Group Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.629% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/30/2023 (b)
   
1,161,846
     
1,095,522
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
General Industrial Manufacturing – 5.58% – Continued
           
Welbilt, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
           
  Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
           
  USD + 2.50%), 10/23/2025 (b)
 
$
415,553
   
$
410,359
 
             
13,822,298
 
Healthcare – 10.47%
               
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 02/11/2022 (b)
   
899,353
     
893,732
 
AHP Health Partners, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 06/30/2025 (b)
   
615,574
     
615,478
 
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.739% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/28/2022 (b)
   
1,055,933
     
996,979
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.736% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/14/2025 (b)
   
380,188
     
358,327
 
Albany Molecular Research, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 08/28/2024 (b)
   
753,093
     
741,797
 
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.00% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.50%), 05/05/2025 (b)
   
848,390
     
847,681
 
Athenahealth, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 7.197% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 4.50%), 02/11/2026 (b)
   
660,000
     
652,575
 
Bausch Health Cos., Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.481% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 06/02/2025 (b)
   
833,315
     
828,927
 
Change Healthcare Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.249%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/01/2024 (b)
   
734,400
     
725,797
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
25

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 10.47% – Continued
           
CHG Healthcare Services, Inc.
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
           
    1.000% Floor), 06/07/2023 (b)
 
$
195,928
   
$
195,193
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.744% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/07/2023 (b)
   
349,066
     
347,757
 
Dentalcorp Perfect Smile, ULC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/06/2025 (b)
   
456,550
     
446,278
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Delayed-Draw Term
               
    Loan 6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/06/2025 (b)(g)
   
114,554
     
111,977
 
Endo Luxembourg Finance Co. I S.A.R.L.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 04/29/2024 (b)
   
1,266,067
     
1,246,285
 
Envision Healthcare Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
  10/10/2025 (b)
   
997,500
     
935,575
 
Examworks Group, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 07/27/2023 (b)
   
835,498
     
833,410
 
Gentiva Health Services, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.25% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
  07/02/2025 (b)
   
741,342
     
744,122
 
Greatbatch, Ltd., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.49% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor), 10/27/2022 (b)
   
553,339
     
554,465
 
Greenway Health, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.35% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/16/2024 (b)(h)
   
638,625
     
592,325
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 10.47% – Continued
           
HC Group Holdings III, Inc. (Walgreens),
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
           
  04/07/2022 (b)
 
$
1,138,554
   
$
1,135,706
 
HCA, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 03/13/2025 (b)
   
321,750
     
321,777
 
Heartland Dental, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Delayed-Draw
               
    Term Loan 6.162% (1 Month LIBOR
               
    USD + 3.75%), 04/30/2025 (b)(g)
   
18,261
     
17,767
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
    04/30/2025 (b)
   
815,972
     
793,917
 
Jaguar Holding Co. II, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 08/18/2022 (b)
   
977,762
     
969,490
 
Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.351% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 09/24/2024 (b)
   
573,491
     
534,961
 
Micro Holding Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.236% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.75%), 09/13/2024 (b)
   
920,975
     
909,974
 
MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.351% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 06/07/2023 (b)
   
1,214,802
     
1,178,650
 
Navicure, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.249%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/01/2024 (b)
   
903,563
     
891,139
 
Parexel International Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 09/27/2024 (b)
   
566,375
     
547,059
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
27

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 10.47% – Continued
           
Pearl Intermediate Parent, LLC
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Delayed-Draw
           
    Term Loan 5.236% (1 Month LIBOR
           
    USD + 2.75%), 02/14/2025 (b)(g)
 
$
177,603
   
$
168,945
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.236% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
    02/14/2025 (b)
   
600,525
     
571,249
 
Press Ganey Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/23/2023 (b)
   
1,017,172
     
998,421
 
RegionalCare Hospital Partners
               
  Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.982% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 4.50%), 11/14/2025 (b)
   
842,888
     
835,382
 
RPI Finance Trust, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 03/27/2023 (b)
   
983,202
     
978,901
 
Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
  06/27/2025 (b)
   
441,663
     
437,467
 
Sterigenics-Nordion Holdings, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/13/2022 (b)
   
692,319
     
681,501
 
Team Health Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/06/2024 (b)
   
446,251
     
398,279
 
Verscend Holding Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.50%), 08/27/2025 (b)
   
867,905
     
863,566
 
             
25,902,831
 
Hotels – 0.20%
               
Four Seasons Hotels, Ltd., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 11/30/2023 (b)
   
508,497
     
505,266
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Leisure & Entertainment – 2.98%
           
Alterra Mountain Co., Senior
           
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 07/31/2024 (b)
 
$
1,245,035
   
$
1,240,565
 
CDS U.S. Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 07/08/2022 (b)
   
558,248
     
517,308
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.351% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 07/08/2022 (b)
   
476,179
     
441,259
 
Crown Finance U.S., Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 02/28/2025 (b)
   
864,572
     
846,074
 
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.25%), 08/29/2025 (b)
   
688,275
     
685,694
 
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
  7.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 07/03/2026 (b)
   
635,000
     
608,543
 
NAI Entertainment Holdings, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/08/2025 (b)(h)
   
875,837
     
864,889
 
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 04/01/2024 (b)
   
1,179,950
     
1,171,525
 
UFC Holdings, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 08/18/2023 (b)
   
999,886
     
994,897
 
             
7,370,754
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
29

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Media – Broadcast – 2.03%
           
Beasley Mezzanine Holdings, LLC,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  6.482% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 11/01/2023 (b)
 
$
625,843
   
$
621,540
 
CBS Radio, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 11/18/2024 (b)
   
919,162
     
895,724
 
Cumulus Media New Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  7.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/13/2022 (b)
   
651,663
     
641,888
 
Gray Television, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.977% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 01/02/2026 (b)
   
523,688
     
518,696
 
Hubbard Radio, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/28/2025 (b)
   
528,559
     
524,815
 
Mission Broadcasting, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.739% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 01/17/2024 (b)
   
34,391
     
33,910
 
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.746% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 01/17/2024 (b)
   
186,859
     
184,245
 
Quincy Newspapers, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.50% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/02/2022 (b)
   
676,334
     
673,513
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    7.50% (Prime Rate + 2.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/02/2022 (b)
   
1,037
     
1,033
 
Univision Communications, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/15/2024 (b)
   
975,639
     
921,569
 
             
5,016,933
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Media – Cable – 3.13%
           
Cable ONE, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
           
  Term Loan 4.24% (1 Month LIBOR
           
  USD + 1.75%), 05/01/2024 (b)
 
$
461,775
   
$
461,200
 
Cogeco Communications (U.S.A.) II, LP,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.874% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.375%),
               
  01/03/2025 (b)
   
555,800
     
548,752
 
Hargray Communications Group, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/16/2024 (b)
   
800,738
     
790,977
 
Lions Gate Capital Holdings, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%),
               
  03/24/2025 (b)
   
497,900
     
492,610
 
Radiate Holdco, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 02/01/2024 (b)
   
914,559
     
895,509
 
Telenet Financing USD, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.734% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 08/17/2026 (b)
   
825,000
     
809,115
 
Unitymedia Finance, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.734% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 09/30/2025 (b)(h)
   
640,000
     
634,525
 
UPC Financing Partnership, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.984% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 01/15/2026 (b)
   
512,241
     
511,872
 
Virgin Media Bristol, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.984% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 01/15/2026 (b)
   
775,000
     
767,665
 
WideOpenWest Finance, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.741% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 08/18/2023 (b)
   
1,287,343
     
1,242,690
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
31

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Media – Cable – 3.13% – Continued
           
Ziggo Secured Finance Partnership,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  4.984% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%),
           
  04/15/2025 (b)
 
$
620,000
   
$
604,757
 
             
7,759,672
 
Media Diversified & Services – 3.48%
               
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/19/2023 (b)
   
1,323,910
     
1,318,945
 
Catalina Marketing Corp.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    9.984% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 7.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 02/15/2023 (b)
   
109,153
     
98,237
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    3.484% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 08/15/2023 (b)
   
146,030
     
110,252
 
Creative Artists Agency, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.491% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 02/15/2024 (b)
   
921,129
     
914,221
 
Financial & Risk U.S. Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
  10/01/2025 (b)
   
922,688
     
897,480
 
Hoya Midco, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  06/28/2024 (b)
   
984,683
     
955,148
 
Learfield Communications, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 12/01/2023 (b)
   
586,500
     
585,219
 
Meredith Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 01/31/2025 (b)
   
937,674
     
936,764
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
32

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Media Diversified & Services – 3.48% – Continued
           
Quebecor Media, Inc., Senior
           
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  4.934% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%,
           
  0.750% Floor), 08/17/2020 (b)
 
$
599,492
   
$
599,495
 
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.36% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
  05/16/2025 (b)
   
1,573,782
     
1,497,713
 
WMG Acquisition Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.624% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.125%), 11/01/2023 (b)
   
703,000
     
689,601
 
             
8,603,075
 
Metals & Mining Excluding Steel – 0.23%
               
Aleris International, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.75%), 02/27/2023 (b)
   
575,650
     
576,657
 
                 
Non-Food & Drug Retailers – 2.61%
               
ABG Intermediate Holdings 2, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 09/27/2024 (b)
   
2,096,042
     
2,059,371
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    10.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 7.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 09/29/2025 (b)
   
315,495
     
312,340
 
Ascena Retail Group, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.50%, 0.750% Floor),
               
  08/22/2022 (b)
   
952,781
     
836,661
 
Bass Pro Group, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan
               
  7.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 09/25/2024 (b)
   
1,130,312
     
1,107,142
 
Harbor Freight Tools U.S.A., Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 08/18/2023 (b)
   
594,057
     
581,680
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
33

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Non-Food & Drug Retailers – 2.61% – Continued
           
Jo-Ann Stores, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien
           
  Term Loan 7.761% (LIBOR USD + 5.00%),
           
  10/20/2023 (b)(d)
 
$
420,613
   
$
419,561
 
Life Time Fitness, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.379% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  06/10/2022 (b)
   
690,019
     
683,240
 
Sally Holdings, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.50%, 07/05/2024
   
485,000
     
471,359
 
             
6,471,354
 
Oil & Gas – 0.63%
               
California Resources Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.246% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.75%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  12/30/2022 (b)
   
630,000
     
621,536
 
HGIM Corp., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 8.743% (6 Month LIBOR USD + 6.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 07/02/2023 (b)
   
207,008
     
205,844
 
Seadrill Operating, LP, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 8.601% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 6.00%, 1.000% Floor), 02/21/2021 (b)
   
416,824
     
348,048
 
U.S. Silica Co., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.50%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/01/2025 (b)
   
415,800
     
394,165
 
             
1,569,593
 
Packaging – 2.63%
               
BWAY Holding Co., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.033% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 04/03/2024 (b)
   
1,088,652
     
1,064,837
 
Engineered Machinery Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.053% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 07/19/2024 (b)
   
291,313
     
282,209
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
34

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Packaging – 2.63% – Continued
           
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc.
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.739% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
           
    06/30/2025 (b)
 
$
2,700
   
$
2,623
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.876% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
    06/30/2025 (b)
   
1,071,900
     
1,041,464
 
Hoffmaster Group, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.493% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/21/2023 (b)
   
733,125
     
732,212
 
Pro Mach Group, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.489% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 03/07/2025 (b)
   
495,000
     
480,049
 
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
               
  02/06/2023 (b)
   
619,725
     
613,599
 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
  01/31/2025 (b)
   
734,234
     
697,522
 
Titan Acquisition, Ltd., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 03/28/2025 (b)
   
490,050
     
457,094
 
TricorBraun Holdings, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.351% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/30/2023 (b)
   
696,170
     
694,924
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.363% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 11/30/2023 (b)
   
61,921
     
61,810
 
Trident TPI Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/17/2024 (b)
   
382,393
     
369,487
 
             
6,497,830
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
35

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Printing & Publishing – 0.51%
           
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  7.351% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.75%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 11/03/2023 (b)
 
$
749,134
   
$
685,457
 
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/04/2022 (b)
   
296,609
     
273,727
 
Quad/Graphics, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.50% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 5.00%), 02/02/2026 (b)
   
295,000
     
295,369
 
             
1,254,553
 
REITs – 0.24%
               
VICI Properties 1, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.491% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 12/20/2024 (b)
   
610,909
     
601,174
 
                 
Restaurants – 0.99%
               
1011778 B.C., ULC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.743% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 02/16/2024 (b)
   
233,314
     
230,009
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 02/16/2024 (b)
   
188,086
     
185,420
 
IRB Holding Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.739% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  02/05/2025 (b)
   
763,593
     
746,004
 
K-Mac Holdings Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.736% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 03/14/2025 (b)
   
590,972
     
583,437
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
36

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Restaurants – 0.99% – Continued
           
NPC International, Inc.
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.993% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
           
    1.000% Floor), 04/19/2024 (b)
 
$
456,882
   
$
414,239
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.134% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/19/2024 (b)
   
321,268
     
291,283
 
             
2,450,392
 
Steel Producers & Products – 0.50%
               
GrafTech Finance, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/12/2025 (b)
   
937,833
     
936,661
 
MRC Global (U.S.), Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 09/20/2024 (b)
   
291,313
     
291,313
 
             
1,227,974
 
Support – Services – 9.99%
               
Access CIG, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.243% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
    02/27/2025 (b)
   
1,278,172
     
1,265,391
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    10.243% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 7.75%),
               
    02/27/2026 (b)
   
315,000
     
312,901
 
Allied Universal Holdco, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 07/28/2022 (b)
   
933,663
     
905,186
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 07/28/2022 (b)
   
239,400
     
234,313
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
37

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Support – Services – 9.99% – Continued
           
Amynta Agency Borrower, Inc.,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  6.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%),
           
  02/28/2025 (b)
 
$
798,963
   
$
780,986
 
Aramark Services, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 1.75%), 03/28/2024 (b)
   
404,657
     
402,193
 
Asurion, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%),
               
    08/04/2022 (b)
   
1,286,360
     
1,281,999
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%),
               
    11/03/2023 (b)
   
1,370,878
     
1,366,745
 
  Senior Secured Second Lien Term Loan
               
    8.999% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 6.50%),
               
    08/04/2025 (b)
   
310,000
     
315,005
 
Belfor Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.479% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.00%), 04/03/2026 (b)(h)
   
470,000
     
474,700
 
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.851% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/21/2024 (b)
   
9,764
     
9,379
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.896% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/21/2024 (b)
   
596,482
     
572,954
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    7.011% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 06/21/2024 (b)
   
672,807
     
646,268
 
Brightview Landscapes, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 08/15/2025 (b)
   
1,136,413
     
1,131,668
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Support – Services – 9.99% – Continued
           
Camelot Finance, LP
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.743% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
           
    1.000% Floor), 10/03/2023 (b)
 
$
474,658
   
$
472,828
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.746% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 10/03/2023 (b)
   
689,365
     
686,708
 
Capri Acquisitions BidCo, Ltd., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.994% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 11/01/2024 (b)
   
722,976
     
713,487
 
EAB Global, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.408% (6 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.75%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  11/15/2024 (b)
   
628,650
     
615,291
 
Garda World Security Corp.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.115% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 05/24/2024 (b)
   
1,007,201
     
996,373
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    8.00% (Prime Rate + 2.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 05/24/2024 (b)
   
2,569
     
2,542
 
IRI Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 7.129% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.50%), 12/01/2025 (b)
   
1,735,650
     
1,714,606
 
Lakeland Tours, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.615% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 4.00%, 1.000% Floor), 12/16/2024 (b)
   
712,660
     
709,987
 
Learning Care Group (U.S.) No. 2, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/13/2025 (b)
   
61,031
     
60,001
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.821% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/13/2025 (b)
   
548,590
     
539,333
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.829% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 03/13/2025 (b)
   
137,147
     
134,833
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
39

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Support – Services – 9.99% – Continued
           
MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc.,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 03/27/2020 (b)
 
$
1,121,766
   
$
1,057,965
 
PODS, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 5.243% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 12/06/2024 (b)
   
950,528
     
934,393
 
Prometric Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.50% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  01/29/2025 (b)
   
727,650
     
718,554
 
Renaissance Holding Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 06/02/2025 (b)
   
521,063
     
500,871
 
Severin Acquisition, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.989% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 08/01/2025 (b)
   
598,500
     
582,415
 
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.24% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/29/2024 (b)
   
392,508
     
390,179
 
Staples, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 6.489% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 09/12/2024 (b)
   
489,250
     
486,190
 
Tempo Acquisition, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%), 05/01/2024 (b)
   
552,718
     
548,299
 
TKC Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.25% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%, 1.000% Floor), 02/01/2023 (b)
   
367,735
     
361,759
 
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 08/28/2024 (b)
   
413,745
     
367,974
 
USIC Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%, 1.000% Floor), 12/08/2023 (b)
   
807,173
     
788,677
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Support – Services – 9.99% – Continued
           
Verra Mobility Corp., Senior Secured First
           
  Lien Term Loan 6.249% (1 Month LIBOR
           
  USD + 3.75%), 03/03/2025 (b)
 
$
608,850
   
$
610,372
 
West Corp.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.129% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 10/10/2024 (b)
   
265,332
     
246,980
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.629% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 10/10/2024 (b)
   
839,328
     
790,319
 
             
24,730,624
 
Technology – 9.59%
               
Almonde, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 6.101% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 06/13/2024 (b)
   
678,634
     
655,977
 
Avaya, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.734% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%),
               
    12/16/2024 (b)
   
894,193
     
891,864
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.849% (2 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%),
               
    12/16/2024 (b)
   
540,708
     
539,299
 
Barracuda Networks, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.741%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/12/2025 (b)
   
952,800
     
947,145
 
Canyon Valor Companies, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.351% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 06/16/2023 (b)
   
871,122
     
865,952
 
Carbonite, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 6.306% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%), 03/26/2026 (b)
   
545,000
     
545,341
 
Celestica, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.615% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.125%), 06/27/2025 (b)
   
620,313
     
604,805
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
41

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Technology – 9.59% – Continued
           
CommScope, Inc., Senior Secured First
           
  Lien Term Loan 5.729% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 04/03/2026 (b)(h)
 
$
645,000
   
$
645,535
 
Compuware Corp., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.50%), 08/22/2025 (b)
   
359,100
     
360,000
 
Diebold Nixdorf, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 11.75% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 9.25%), 08/24/2022 (b)
   
277,219
     
294,891
 
Dynatrace, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 08/22/2025 (b)
   
892,763
     
890,419
 
EagleView Technology Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.982% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 08/14/2025 (b)
   
887,775
     
866,317
 
Genesys Telecommunications
               
  Laboratories, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.25%), 12/01/2023 (b)
   
1,223,742
     
1,210,434
 
GlobalLogic Holdings, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Delayed-Draw
               
    Term Loan 5.587% (LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
    08/01/2025 (b)(d)(g)
   
70,000
     
69,825
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
    08/01/2025 (b)
   
502,475
     
501,219
 
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
    03/28/2025 (b)
   
630,661
     
623,566
 
Imperva, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term
               
  Loan 6.493% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 01/12/2026 (b)
   
795,000
     
789,908
 
Informatica, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 08/05/2022 (b)
   
751,545
     
751,395
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Technology – 9.59% – Continued
           
Ivanti Software, Inc., Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 6.75%
           
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
           
  1.000% Floor), 01/22/2024 (b)
 
$
428,651
   
$
426,242
 
Kronos, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.736%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/01/2023 (b)
   
622,721
     
618,007
 
MA FinanceCo., LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 06/21/2024 (b)
   
113,004
     
110,349
 
Microchip Technology, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.50% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.00%), 05/29/2025 (b)
   
360,244
     
357,002
 
MLN U.S. HoldCo, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.50%), 11/28/2025 (b)
   
992,513
     
977,377
 
Optiv Security, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.749%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/01/2024 (b)
   
876,255
     
839,014
 
Plantronics, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 07/02/2025 (b)
   
184,274
     
181,280
 
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.37% (6 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 04/26/2024 (b)
   
786,000
     
768,315
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.78% (1 Month LIBOR
               
    USD + 4.25%), 04/26/2024 (b)(h)
   
540,000
     
534,600
 
Red Ventures, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%), 11/08/2024 (b)
   
406,706
     
404,774
 
Rocket Software, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 4.25%), 11/28/2025 (b)
   
475,000
     
474,409
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
43

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Technology – 9.59% – Continued
           
RP Crown Parent, LLC, Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 5.243% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%, 1.000% Floor),
           
  10/12/2023 (b)
 
$
552,288
   
$
545,903
 
Seattle SpinCo, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 06/21/2024 (b)
   
763,146
     
745,212
 
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 02/05/2024 (b)
   
1,517,635
     
1,504,357
 
Solera, LLC, Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 03/03/2023 (b)
   
769,044
     
764,083
 
SS&C Technologies, Inc.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%),
               
    04/16/2025 (b)
   
448,922
     
445,896
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%),
               
    04/16/2025 (b)
   
322,774
     
320,598
 
TIBCO Software, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  12/04/2020 (b)
   
862,997
     
860,839
 
Vertafore, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%), 07/02/2025 (b)
   
807,975
     
794,987
 
             
23,727,136
 
Telecommunications – Satellites – 1.48%
               
Maxar Technologies, Ltd., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.25% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 10/04/2024 (b)
   
1,417,013
     
1,107,551
 
Speedcast International, Ltd., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.351% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 05/15/2025 (b)
   
843,625
     
820,075
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Telecommunications – Satellites – 1.48% – Continued
           
Telesat Canada, Senior Secured First Lien Term
           
  Loan 5.101% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
           
  0.750% Floor), 11/17/2023 (b)
 
$
792,390
   
$
783,674
 
Xplornet Communications, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 6.601%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 09/09/2021 (b)
   
968,276
     
963,434
 
             
3,674,734
 
Telecommunications – Wireline/Wireless – 3.86%
               
Altice Financing S.A., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.234% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 07/15/2025 (b)
   
547,818
     
523,440
 
Cable & Wireless Communications, Ltd.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
  01/30/2026 (b)
   
750,000
     
748,361
 
CenturyLink, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 01/31/2025 (b)
   
1,816,517
     
1,784,738
 
Consolidated Communications, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.50% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/05/2023 (b)
   
1,237,156
     
1,173,498
 
Dawn Acquisition, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.351% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.75%), 12/31/2025 (b)
   
648,375
     
615,956
 
Flexential Intermediate Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.101% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 08/01/2024 (b)
   
774,191
     
711,532
 
Masergy Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.851%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 12/15/2023 (b)
   
488,750
     
478,975
 
MTN Infrastructure TopCo, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/15/2024 (b)
   
445,500
     
442,807
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
45

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Telecommunications – Wireline/Wireless – 3.86% – Continued
           
Numericable U.S., LLC
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%),
           
    07/31/2025 (b)
 
$
632,341
   
$
589,658
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.484% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%),
               
    08/14/2026 (b)
   
369,075
     
354,773
 
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.738%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/03/2023 (b)
   
683,675
     
641,800
 
Sprint Communications, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.00% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.50%,
               
  0.750% Floor), 02/02/2024 (b)
   
1,086,199
     
1,060,131
 
TierPoint, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.75%, 1.000% Floor), 05/06/2024 (b)
   
450,903
     
428,263
 
             
9,553,932
 
Utilities – Electric – 1.41%
               
Calpine Corp., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.11% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 01/15/2024 (b)
   
631,362
     
626,166
 
Exgen Renewables IV, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.63%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/29/2024 (b)
   
670,814
     
630,776
 
Frontera Generation Holdings, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.731% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/02/2025 (b)
   
625,275
     
620,326
 
Lightstone Holdco, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.243% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 01/30/2024 (b)
   
31,549
     
30,589
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 01/30/2024 (b)
   
571,118
     
553,747
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 85.22% – Continued
           
             
Utilities – Electric – 1.41% – Continued
           
Vistra Operations Co., LLC
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    4.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%),
           
    08/04/2023 (b)
 
$
432,241
   
$
428,109
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.482% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%),
               
    12/31/2025 (b)
   
453,659
     
447,648
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    4.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%),
               
    12/31/2025 (b)
   
161,691
     
159,549
 
             
3,496,910
 
Utilities – Gas – 1.00%
               
Brazos Delaware II, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.487% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.00%), 05/21/2025 (b)
   
401,963
     
382,668
 
Lucid Energy Group II Borrower, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.486% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/18/2025 (b)
   
459,829
     
436,435
 
Northriver Midstream Finance, LP,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.047% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%),
               
  10/01/2025 (b)
   
751,225
     
750,241
 
Traverse Midstream Partners, LLC,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.50% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 09/27/2024 (b)
   
895,500
     
896,342
 
             
2,465,686
 
TOTAL BANK LOANS
               
  (Cost $214,753,142)
           
210,927,100
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
47

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 11.26% (i)
           
             
Consumer Products – 0.22%
           
Griffon Corp. 5.25%, 03/01/2022
 
$
560,000
   
$
553,000
 
                 
Environmental – 0.16%
               
Hulk Finance Corp. 7.00%, 06/01/2026 (c)(j)
   
420,000
     
399,000
 
                 
Finance – Insurance – 0.15%
               
Acrisure, LLC / Acrisure Finance, Inc.
               
  7.00%, 11/15/2025 (j)
   
410,000
     
371,050
 
                 
Finance – Services – 2.16%
               
Alliance Data Systems Corp.
               
  5.875%, 11/01/2021 (j)
   
1,350,000
     
1,383,750
 
Navient Corp. 5.50%, 01/25/2023
   
780,000
     
783,900
 
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
               
  5.00%, 12/15/2021
   
750,000
     
771,563
 
VFH Parent, LLC / Orchestra Co-Issuer, Inc.
               
  6.75%, 06/15/2022 (j)
   
1,600,000
     
1,654,128
 
WEX, Inc. 4.75%, 02/01/2023 (j)
   
745,000
     
745,000
 
             
5,338,341
 
Food & Drug Retailers – 0.12%
               
Albertson’s Cos., LLC / Safeway, Inc. /
               
  New Albertson’s, Inc. / Albertson’s, LLC
               
  5.75%, 03/15/2025
   
310,000
     
295,663
 
                 
Gaming – 0.47%
               
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. 7.00%, 08/01/2023
   
575,000
     
603,123
 
Scientific Games International, Inc.
               
  5.00%, 10/15/2025 (j)
   
560,000
     
550,200
 
             
1,153,323
 
Healthcare – 1.42%
               
Avantor, Inc. 6.00%, 10/01/2024 (j)
   
875,000
     
910,000
 
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
               
  5.50%, 11/01/2025 (c)(j)
   
775,000
     
794,375
 
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.
               
  5.75%, 08/15/2022
   
400,000
     
408,500
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 11.26% (i) – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 1.42% – Continued
           
MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC
           
  7.125%, 06/01/2024 (j)
 
$
550,000
   
$
550,000
 
Tenet Healthcare Corp. 4.625%, 07/15/2024
   
851,000
     
855,511
 
             
3,518,386
 
Leisure & Entertainment – 0.45%
               
VOC Escrow, Ltd. 5.00%, 02/15/2028 (c)(j)
   
1,145,000
     
1,119,238
 
                 
Media – Broadcast – 0.57%
               
LIN Television Corp. 5.875%, 11/15/2022
   
550,000
     
565,813
 
Tribune Media Co. 5.875%, 07/15/2022
   
825,000
     
846,140
 
             
1,411,953
 
Media – Cable – 1.67%
               
Block Communications, Inc.
               
  6.875%, 02/15/2025 (j)
   
1,410,000
     
1,468,162
 
Cablevision Systems Corp.
               
  8.00%, 04/15/2020
   
650,000
     
680,875
 
CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings
               
  Capital Corp. 5.25%, 09/30/2022
   
575,000
     
586,859
 
DISH DBS Corp. 5.875%, 07/15/2022
   
1,450,000
     
1,408,747
 
             
4,144,643
 
Media Diversified & Services – 0.39%
               
Match Group, Inc. 5.625%, 02/15/2029 (j)
   
510,000
     
518,288
 
Meredith Corp. 6.875%, 02/01/2026
   
420,000
     
443,100
 
             
961,388
 
Non-Food & Drug Retailers – 0.65%
               
JC Penney Corp., Inc.
               
  8.625%, 03/15/2025 (j)
   
445,000
     
262,550
 
PetSmart, Inc. 5.875%, 06/01/2025 (j)
   
1,595,000
     
1,343,787
 
             
1,606,337
 
Packaging – 0.22%
               
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group
               
  Issuer, LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
               
  5.75%, 10/15/2020
   
533,009
     
534,342
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
49

SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 11.26% (i) – Continued
           
             
REITs – 0.24%
           
VICI Properties 1, LLC / VICI FC, Inc.
           
  8.00%, 10/15/2023
 
$
550,000
   
$
605,000
 
                 
Support – Services – 0.28%
               
GEO Group, Inc. 5.125%, 04/01/2023
   
780,000
     
696,150
 
                 
Technology – 0.55%
               
Dell International, LLC / EMC Corp.
               
  4.42%, 06/15/2021 (j)
   
750,000
     
769,741
 
NCR Corp. 4.625%, 02/15/2021
   
600,000
     
600,450
 
             
1,370,191
 
Telecommunications – Satellites – 0.57%
               
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
               
  7.625%, 06/15/2021
   
1,300,000
     
1,400,763
 
                 
Telecommunications – Wireline/Wireless – 0.38%
               
Frontier Communications Corp.
               
  8.50%, 04/01/2026 (j)
   
280,000
     
261,100
 
Sprint Communications, Inc.
               
  7.00%, 08/15/2020
   
650,000
     
672,750
 
             
933,850
 
Transportation Excluding Air & Rail – 0.14%
               
XPO Logistics, Inc. 6.50%, 06/15/2022 (j)
   
350,000
     
357,875
 
                 
Utilities – Electric – 0.45%
               
AES Corp. 4.50%, 03/15/2023
   
445,000
     
450,563
 
TerraForm Power Operating, LLC
               
  4.25%, 01/31/2023 (j)
   
655,000
     
650,408
 
             
1,100,971
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
  (Cost $28,103,921)
           
27,871,464
 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
   
Fair
 
   
Shares
   
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS – 0.46%
           
             
Forestry & Paper – 0.35%
           
Verso Corp. (a)
   
40,879
   
$
875,628
 
                 
Media – Broadcast – 0.06%
               
Cumulus Media, Inc. (a)
   
8,437
     
151,950
 
                 
Media Diversified & Services – 0.02%
               
Pacifico, Inc. (a)(f)
   
2,592
     
51,840
 
                 
Oil & Gas – 0.03%
               
Ascent Resources, LLC (a)(f)
   
11,064
     
31,256
 
HGIM Corp. (a)
   
1,010
     
36,865
 
             
68,121
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
               
  (Cost $2,134,718)
           
1,147,539
 
                 
WARRANTS – 0.07%
               
                 
Oil & Gas – 0.07%
               
Ascent Resources, LLC (a)(f)
   
72,369
     
9,046
 
Ascent Resources, LLC (a)(f)
   
56,287
     
4,222
 
HGIM Corp. (a)
   
4,517
     
164,870
 
TOTAL WARRANTS
               
  (Cost $202,573)
           
178,138
 
                 
PRIVATE PLACEMENTS – 0.02%
               
                 
Utilities – Gas – 0.02%
               
Southcross Energy Partners, LP (a)
   
63
     
 
Southcross Energy Partners, LP
   
63
     
33,863
 
TOTAL PRIVATE PLACEMENTS
               
  (Cost $0)
           
33,863
 




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
   
Fair
 
   
Shares
   
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.05%
           
             
Money Market Fund – 3.05%
           
First American Government
           
  Obligations Fund – Class X, 2.36% (e)
   
7,555,090
   
$
7,555,090
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
  (Cost $7,555,090)
           
7,555,090
 
Total Investments (Cost $252,749,444) – 100.08%
           
247,713,194
 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.08%)
           
(195,155
)
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%
         
$
247,518,039
 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
PLC
Public Limited Company
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust
(a)
Non-income producing security.
(b)
Variable rate securities, the coupon rate shown is the effective interest rate as of March 31, 2019.
(c)
U.S. traded security of a foreign issuer.
(d)
Variable rate security.  Final terms of the bank loan are not yet known, so reference index and spread information may not be presented.
(e)
Rate shown is the 7-day annualized yield as of March 31, 2019.
(f)
Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.
(g)
All or a portion of the loan is unfunded.
(h)
Illiquid security.  A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market.  As of March 31, 2019 the value of these investments was $4,499,145 or 1.82% of net assets.
(i)
All or a portion is posted as collateral for delayed settlement securities.
(j)
Rule 144a security.  The Fund’s Advisor has deemed these securities to be liquid based upon procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.  As of March 31, 2019 the value of these investments was $14,108,652 or 5.70% of net assets.



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)





 
% Net
TOP TEN HOLDINGS
Assets
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group Issuer, LLC /
 
  Reynolds Group Issuer Lu 5.75%, 10/15/2020
1.62%
T-Mobile USA, Inc. 6.00%, 3/01/2023
1.62%
Jaguar Holding Co. II / Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC
 
  6.375%, 8/1/2023
1.31%
XPO Logistics, Inc. 6.50%, 6/15/2022
1.26%
CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
 
  5.25%, 09/30/2022
1.20%
TEGNA, Inc. 5.125%, 7/15/2020
1.19%
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. 7.625%, 6/15/2021
1.13%
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. 5.75%, 8/15/2022
1.12%
Iron Mountain, Inc. 6.00%, 8/15/2023
1.08%
Boyd Gaming Corp. 6.875%, 5/15/2023
1.08%

The portfolio’s holdings and allocations are subject to change.  The top ten holdings presented exclude short-term investments. The percentages are of total net assets as of March 31, 2019.
 


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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h)
           
             
Aerospace & Defense – 0.61%
           
Bombardier, Inc.
           
  8.75%, 12/01/2021 (b)(c)(d)
 
$
1,648,000
   
$
1,827,220
 
  6.00%, 10/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
495,000
     
501,806
 
TransDigm, Inc. 6.00%, 07/15/2022
   
570,000
     
580,688
 
             
2,909,714
 
Automotive – 1.80%
               
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
               
  7.75%, 11/15/2019
   
947,000
     
970,083
 
  6.625%, 10/15/2022
   
1,112,000
     
1,141,190
 
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH 4.125% Cash or
               
  5.00% PIK, 09/15/2021 (b)(c)(d)(i)
   
3,025,000
     
3,043,906
 
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
               
  5.75%, 10/01/2022
   
3,379,000
     
3,450,804
 
             
8,605,983
 
Beverage & Food – 1.08%
               
B&G Foods, Inc. 4.625%, 06/01/2021
   
2,950,000
     
2,953,687
 
Darling Ingredients, Inc.
               
  5.375%, 01/15/2022
   
2,150,000
     
2,190,313
 
             
5,144,000
 
Building & Construction – 0.88%
               
Lennar Corp. 6.25%, 12/15/2021
   
602,000
     
635,862
 
M/I Homes, Inc. 6.75%, 01/15/2021
   
1,375,000
     
1,399,063
 
Toll Brothers Finance Corp.
               
  6.75%, 11/01/2019
   
350,000
     
358,733
 
TRI Pointe Group, Inc. / TRI Pointe
               
  Homes, Inc. 4.375%, 06/15/2019
   
1,800,000
     
1,806,750
 
             
4,200,408
 
Chemicals – 2.65%
               
Blue Cube Spinco, LLC
               
  9.75%, 10/15/2023
   
3,840,000
     
4,281,600
 
  10.00%, 10/15/2025
   
875,000
     
1,005,419
 
OCI N.V. 6.625%, 04/15/2023 (b)(c)(d)
   
765,000
     
797,130
 
PQ Corp. 6.75%, 11/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
3,700,000
     
3,852,625
 
Univar U.S.A., Inc. 6.75%, 07/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
2,675,000
     
2,747,225
 
             
12,683,999
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Consumer Products – 2.41%
           
Central Garden & Pet Co.
           
  6.125%, 11/15/2023
 
$
850,000
   
$
891,437
 
First Quality Finance Co., Inc.
               
  4.625%, 05/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
3,378,000
     
3,386,445
 
Griffon Corp. 5.25%, 03/01/2022
   
1,050,000
     
1,036,875
 
Prestige Brands, Inc.
               
  5.375%, 12/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
4,640,000
     
4,692,200
 
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
               
  6.625%, 11/15/2022
   
1,482,000
     
1,519,791
 
             
11,526,748
 
Environmental – 1.04%
               
Clean Harbors, Inc.
               
  5.125%, 06/01/2021
   
1,400,000
     
1,407,000
 
GFL Environmental, Inc.
               
  5.625%, 05/01/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
3,635,000
     
3,544,125
 
             
4,951,125
 
Finance – Banking – 0.88%
               
Ally Financial, Inc. 8.00%, 03/15/2020
   
4,000,000
     
4,190,000
 
                 
Finance – Services – 7.53%
               
Alliance Data Systems Corp.
               
  5.875%, 11/01/2021 (c)(d)
   
3,405,000
     
3,490,125
 
DAE Funding, LLC
               
  4.00%, 08/01/2020 (c)(d)
   
2,592,000
     
2,604,960
 
  5.75%, 11/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
1,500,000
     
1,545,000
 
  5.00%, 08/01/2024 (c)(d)
   
863,000
     
875,945
 
Lincoln Finance, Ltd.
               
  7.375%, 04/15/2021 (b)(c)(d)
   
4,858,000
     
4,955,160
 
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc.
               
  8.125%, 07/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
1,715,000
     
1,770,737
 
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC / Nationstar
               
  Capital Corp. 6.50%, 07/01/2021
   
3,255,000
     
3,263,137
 
Navient Corp.
               
  8.00%, 03/25/2020
   
875,000
     
912,187
 
  5.875%, 03/25/2021
   
2,680,000
     
2,777,150
 
  6.625%, 07/26/2021
   
390,000
     
408,525
 
  6.50%, 06/15/2022
   
1,175,000
     
1,227,508
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Finance – Services – 7.53% – Continued
           
Park Aerospace Holdings, Ltd.
           
  5.25%, 08/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
 
$
1,155,000
   
$
1,186,647
 
Springleaf Finance Corp.
               
  8.25%, 12/15/2020
   
505,000
     
543,506
 
  7.75%, 10/01/2021
   
1,020,000
     
1,102,875
 
  6.125%, 05/15/2022
   
475,000
     
494,000
 
  6.125%, 03/15/2024
   
2,631,000
     
2,696,723
 
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
               
  3.625%, 02/01/2021 (c)(d)
   
645,000
     
644,194
 
  5.00%, 12/15/2021
   
3,555,000
     
3,657,206
 
VFH Parent, LLC / Orchestra
               
  Co-Issuer, Inc. 6.75%, 06/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
1,797,000
     
1,857,793
 
             
36,013,378
 
Food & Drug Retailers – 0.29%
               
Ingles Markets, Inc. 5.75%, 06/15/2023
   
1,361,000
     
1,393,324
 
                 
Forestry & Paper – 0.26%
               
Cascades, Inc. 5.50%, 07/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
1,235,000
     
1,247,350
 
                 
Gaming – 3.06%
               
Boyd Gaming Corp. 6.875%, 05/15/2023
   
4,936,000
     
5,145,780
 
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. 7.00%, 08/01/2023
   
2,845,000
     
2,984,149
 
MGM Resorts International
               
  6.75%, 10/01/2020
   
2,100,000
     
2,205,000
 
  7.75%, 03/15/2022
   
3,870,000
     
4,276,350
 
             
14,611,279
 
General Industrial Manufacturing – 0.65%
               
Actuant Corp. 5.625%, 06/15/2022
   
1,225,000
     
1,241,844
 
Gates Global, LLC / Gates Global Co.
               
  6.00%, 07/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
1,855,000
     
1,869,209
 
             
3,111,053
 
Healthcare – 15.11%
               
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.
               
  6.125%, 03/15/2021
   
1,400,000
     
1,401,750
 
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc.
               
  6.375%, 05/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
1,300,000
     
1,098,500
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 15.11% – Continued
           
Bausch Health Cos., Inc.
           
  5.50%, 03/01/2023 (b)(c)(d)
 
$
2,662,000
   
$
2,685,292
 
  5.875%, 05/15/2023 (b)(c)(d)
   
751,000
     
763,204
 
  7.00%, 03/15/2024 (b)(c)(d)
   
2,361,000
     
2,503,841
 
Centene Corp.
               
  5.625%, 02/15/2021
   
4,570,000
     
4,644,262
 
  4.75%, 05/15/2022
   
2,583,000
     
2,637,889
 
  6.125%, 02/15/2024
   
638,000
     
669,294
 
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.
               
  5.75%, 08/15/2022
   
5,250,000
     
5,361,563
 
HCA, Inc.
               
  4.25%, 10/15/2019
   
525,000
     
527,764
 
  6.50%, 02/15/2020
   
4,975,000
     
5,120,678
 
  6.25%, 02/15/2021
   
500,000
     
526,675
 
  7.50%, 02/15/2022
   
3,235,000
     
3,575,645
 
  5.875%, 03/15/2022
   
585,000
     
628,009
 
Jaguar Holding Co. II / Pharmaceutical
               
  Product Development, LLC
               
  6.375%, 08/01/2023 (c)(d)
   
6,116,000
     
6,245,965
 
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
               
  5.375%, 11/15/2022 (e)
   
2,753,000
     
2,868,241
 
MPH Acquisition Holdings, LLC
               
  7.125%, 06/01/2024 (c)(d)
   
3,400,000
     
3,400,000
 
MPT Operating Partnership, LP /
               
  MPT Finance Corp. 6.375%, 03/01/2024
   
3,320,000
     
3,477,700
 
Polaris Intermediate Corp. 8.50% Cash or
               
  9.00% PIK, 12/01/2022 (c)(d)(i)
   
960,890
     
951,521
 
RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.
               
  8.25%, 05/01/2023 (c)(d)
   
1,430,000
     
1,522,056
 
Sabra Health Care, LP / Sabra Capital Corp.
               
  5.50%, 02/01/2021
   
770,000
     
779,144
 
  5.375%, 06/01/2023
   
1,050,000
     
1,067,062
 
Service Corp International U.S.
               
  4.50%, 11/15/2020
   
550,000
     
549,313
 
  5.375%, 01/15/2022
   
1,150,000
     
1,163,800
 
Sotera Health Holdings, LLC
               
  6.50%, 05/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
2,904,000
     
2,933,040
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 15.11% – Continued
           
Sotera Health Topco, Inc. 8.125% Cash or
           
  9.00% PIK, 11/01/2021 (c)(d)(i)
 
$
1,281,000
   
$
1,268,190
 
Syneos Health, Inc. / inVentiv Health, Inc. /
               
  inVentiv Health Clinical, Inc.
               
  7.50%, 10/01/2024 (c)(d)
   
844,000
     
892,530
 
Tenet Healthcare Corp.
               
  6.00%, 10/01/2020
   
810,000
     
842,400
 
  4.50%, 04/01/2021
   
3,664,000
     
3,737,280
 
  4.375%, 10/01/2021
   
4,632,000
     
4,735,757
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance
               
  Netherlands III B.V. 2.20%, 07/21/2021 (b)
   
2,635,000
     
2,513,139
 
Vizient, Inc. 10.375%, 03/01/2024 (c)(d)
   
1,067,000
     
1,160,949
 
             
72,252,453
 
Hotels – 0.44%
               
RHP Hotel Properties, LP / RHP Finance Corp.
               
  5.00%, 04/15/2021
   
2,100,000
     
2,110,500
 
                 
Leisure & Entertainment – 1.02%
               
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
               
  5.875%, 02/15/2022
   
2,160,000
     
2,200,500
 
NCL Corp., Ltd. 4.75%, 12/15/2021 (b)(c)(d)
   
1,375,000
     
1,393,906
 
Wyndham Destinations, Inc.
               
  5.625%, 03/01/2021
   
1,250,000
     
1,293,750
 
             
4,888,156
 
Media – Broadcast – 4.74%
               
LIN Television Corp. 5.875%, 11/15/2022
   
860,000
     
884,725
 
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
               
  6.125%, 02/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
2,350,000
     
2,391,125
 
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
               
  5.375%, 04/01/2021
   
3,280,000
     
3,288,200
 
  6.125%, 10/01/2022
   
750,000
     
765,000
 
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
               
  6.00%, 07/15/2024 (c)(d)
   
1,915,000
     
1,991,600
 
TEGNA, Inc.
               
  5.125%, 10/15/2019
   
879,000
     
882,296
 
  5.125%, 07/15/2020
   
5,656,000
     
5,677,210
 
  6.375%, 10/15/2023
   
1,470,000
     
1,525,125
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Media – Broadcast – 4.74% – Continued
           
Tribune Media Co. 5.875%, 07/15/2022
 
$
2,794,000
   
$
2,865,596
 
Univision Communications, Inc.
               
  6.75%, 09/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
2,360,000
     
2,407,200
 
             
22,678,077
 
Media – Cable – 8.38%
               
Cable ONE, Inc. 5.75%, 06/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
2,525,000
     
2,569,187
 
CCO Holdings, LLC / CCO
               
  Holdings Capital Corp.
               
  5.25%, 03/15/2021
   
993,000
     
997,970
 
  5.25%, 09/30/2022
   
5,575,000
     
5,689,984
 
CSC Holdings, LLC
               
  6.75%, 11/15/2021
   
800,000
     
857,000
 
  5.125%, 12/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
2,000,000
     
2,007,500
 
  5.125%, 12/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
1,945,000
     
1,952,294
 
  10.875%, 10/15/2025 (c)(d)
   
4,070,000
     
4,708,990
 
DISH DBS Corp.
               
  7.875%, 09/01/2019
   
2,420,000
     
2,456,300
 
  6.75%, 06/01/2021
   
4,430,000
     
4,578,405
 
  5.875%, 07/15/2022
   
1,130,000
     
1,097,852
 
GCI, LLC 6.75%, 06/01/2021
   
3,441,000
     
3,462,506
 
Lions Gate Capital Holdings, LLC
               
  6.375%, 02/01/2024 (c)(d)
   
1,085,000
     
1,139,250
 
Mediacom Broadband, LLC / Mediacom
               
  Broadband Corp. 5.50%, 04/15/2021
   
2,547,000
     
2,558,589
 
Midcontinent Communications /
               
  Midcontinent Finance Corp.
               
  6.875%, 08/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
4,240,000
     
4,432,019
 
Netflix, Inc. 5.375%, 02/01/2021
   
1,500,000
     
1,561,406
 
             
40,069,252
 
Media Diversified & Services – 2.38%
               
Match Group, Inc. 6.375%, 06/01/2024
   
1,760,000
     
1,856,800
 
National CineMedia, LLC
               
  6.00%, 04/15/2022
   
2,205,000
     
2,238,075
 
Nielsen Finance, LLC / Nielsen Finance Co.
               
  4.50%, 10/01/2020
   
1,290,000
     
1,291,613
 
  5.50%, 10/01/2021 (b)(c)(d)
   
3,775,000
     
3,793,875
 
  5.00%, 04/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
1,400,000
     
1,389,500
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Media Diversified & Services – 2.38% – Continued
           
Outfront Media Capital, LLC / Outfront
           
  Media Capital Corp. 5.25%, 02/15/2022
 
$
819,000
   
$
830,261
 
             
11,400,124
 
Metals & Mining Excluding Steel – 1.93%
               
Arconic, Inc. 5.40%, 04/15/2021
   
1,405,000
     
1,449,524
 
FMG Resources Pty, Ltd.
               
  4.75%, 05/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
1,550,000
     
1,555,813
 
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
               
  6.875%, 02/15/2023
   
2,040,000
     
2,170,050
 
Teck Resources, Ltd.
               
  8.50%, 06/01/2024 (b)(c)(d)
   
3,786,000
     
4,059,496
 
             
9,234,883
 
Non-Food & Drug Retailers – 1.01%
               
Michaels Stores, Inc.
               
  5.875%, 12/15/2020 (c)(d)
   
4,815,000
     
4,827,038
 
                 
Oil & Gas – 0.35%
               
Range Resources Corp. 5.75%, 06/01/2021
   
1,650,000
     
1,683,000
 
                 
Packaging – 3.99%
               
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC /
               
  Ardagh Holdings U.S.A., Inc.
               
  7.25%, 05/15/2024 (b)(c)(d)
   
2,184,000
     
2,308,925
 
Berry Global, Inc. 6.00%, 10/15/2022
   
2,300,000
     
2,374,750
 
Greif, Inc. 7.75%, 08/01/2019
   
1,825,000
     
1,856,937
 
Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc. / Reynolds Group
               
  Issuer, LLC / Reynolds Group Issuer Lu
               
  5.75%, 10/15/2020
   
7,728,634
     
7,747,956
 
  6.875%, 02/15/2021 (e)
   
1,351,495
     
1,358,253
 
  6.287% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%),
               
    07/15/2021 (a)(c)(d)
   
1,150,000
     
1,157,187
 
Silgan Holdings, Inc. 5.50%, 02/01/2022
   
2,250,000
     
2,272,500
 
             
19,076,508
 
REITs – 0.58%
               
VICI Properties 1, LLC / VICI FC, Inc.
               
  8.00%, 10/15/2023
   
2,503,582
     
2,753,940
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Restaurants – 0.08%
           
1011778 B.C., ULC / New Red Finance, Inc.
           
  4.625%, 01/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
 
$
403,000
   
$
405,906
 
                 
Steel Producers & Products – 0.53%
               
Steel Dynamics, Inc. 5.125%, 10/01/2021
   
255,000
     
257,550
 
Zekelman Industries, Inc.
               
  9.875%, 06/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
2,131,000
     
2,270,847
 
             
2,528,397
 
Support – Services – 2.92%
               
CoreCivic, Inc. 4.125%, 04/01/2020
   
1,250,000
     
1,250,000
 
Exela Intermediate, LLC / Exela Finance, Inc.
               
  10.00%, 07/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
496,000
     
506,912
 
Garda World Security Corp.
               
  7.25%, 11/15/2021 (b)(c)(g)
   
1,000,000
     
995,000
 
GEO Group, Inc. 5.875%, 01/15/2022
   
2,955,000
     
2,866,350
 
Herc Rentals, Inc. 7.50%, 06/01/2022 (c)(d)
   
920,000
     
961,400
 
Iron Mountain, Inc.
               
  4.375%, 06/01/2021 (c)(d)
   
950,000
     
957,125
 
  6.00%, 08/15/2023
   
5,042,000
     
5,186,957
 
Williams Scotsman International, Inc.
               
  7.875%, 12/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
1,180,000
     
1,218,350
 
             
13,942,094
 
Technology – 3.86%
               
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
               
  7.00%, 07/01/2024
   
168,000
     
176,296
 
CDK Global, Inc. 3.80%, 10/15/2019 (e)
   
1,575,000
     
1,578,938
 
CommScope, Inc. 5.00%, 06/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
2,795,000
     
2,803,385
 
Dell International, LLC / EMC Corp.
               
  5.875%, 06/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
4,500,000
     
4,586,110
 
  7.125%, 06/15/2024 (c)(d)
   
1,000,000
     
1,060,379
 
First Data Corp.
               
  5.375%, 08/15/2023 (c)(d)
   
4,025,000
     
4,120,594
 
  5.75%, 01/15/2024 (c)(d)
   
495,000
     
510,840
 
Infor Software Parent, LLC / Infor Software
               
  Parent, Inc. 7.125% Cash or 8.00%
               
  PIK, 05/01/2021 (c)(d)(i)
   
1,340,000
     
1,343,752
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Technology – 3.86% – Continued
           
NCR Corp.
           
  4.625%, 02/15/2021
 
$
950,000
   
$
950,712
 
  5.875%, 12/15/2021
   
1,325,000
     
1,352,229
 
             
18,483,235
 
Telecommunications – Satellites – 1.90%
               
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp.
               
  6.50%, 06/15/2019
   
1,723,000
     
1,735,018
 
  7.625%, 06/15/2021
   
5,000,000
     
5,387,550
 
Inmarsat Finance PLC
               
  4.875%, 05/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
684,000
     
697,817
 
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A.
               
  8.00%, 02/15/2024 (b)(c)(d)
   
1,205,000
     
1,259,225
 
             
9,079,610
 
Telecommunications – Wireline/Wireless – 6.40%
               
Altice Luxembourg S.A.
               
  7.75%, 05/15/2022 (b)(c)(d)
   
550,000
     
552,062
 
CenturyLink, Inc.
               
  5.625%, 04/01/2020
   
2,425,000
     
2,480,630
 
  6.45%, 06/15/2021
   
1,420,000
     
1,482,125
 
Cogent Communications Finance, Inc.
               
  5.625%, 04/15/2021 (c)(d)
   
675,000
     
685,125
 
Equinix, Inc. 5.375%, 01/01/2022
   
2,853,000
     
2,935,024
 
Level 3 Financing, Inc.
               
  6.125%, 01/15/2021
   
2,100,000
     
2,121,420
 
  5.375%, 08/15/2022
   
2,270,000
     
2,287,025
 
Sprint Communications, Inc.
               
  6.90%, 05/01/2019
   
2,085,000
     
2,095,425
 
  7.00%, 08/15/2020
   
4,800,000
     
4,968,000
 
Sprint Corp. 7.25%, 09/15/2021
   
1,200,000
     
1,263,000
 
T-Mobile U.S.A., Inc. 6.00%, 03/01/2023
   
7,500,000
     
7,725,000
 
Zayo Group, LLC / Zayo Capital, Inc.
               
  6.00%, 04/01/2023
   
1,960,000
     
1,994,300
 
             
30,589,136
 
Transportation Excluding Air & Rail – 1.26%
               
XPO Logistics, Inc. 6.50%, 06/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
5,915,000
     
6,048,088
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
CORPORATE BONDS – 83.25% (h) – Continued
           
             
Utilities – Electric – 2.00%
           
NRG Energy, Inc. 6.25%, 05/01/2024
 
$
2,200,000
   
$
2,277,000
 
Vistra Energy Corp.
               
  7.375%, 11/01/2022
   
1,145,000
     
1,190,800
 
  5.875%, 06/01/2023
   
1,500,000
     
1,539,375
 
  7.625%, 11/01/2024
   
4,295,000
     
4,552,786
 
             
9,559,961
 
Utilities – Gas – 1.23%
               
Blue Racer Midstream, LLC / Blue Racer
               
  Finance Corp. 6.125%, 11/15/2022 (c)(d)
   
1,522,000
     
1,552,440
 
Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP /
               
  Crestwood Midstream Finance Corp.
               
  6.25%, 04/01/2023
   
1,375,000
     
1,416,250
 
DCP Midstream Operating, LP
               
  5.35%, 03/15/2020 (c)(d)
   
765,000
     
780,430
 
Genesis Energy, LP / Genesis Energy
               
  Finance Corp. 6.75%, 08/01/2022
   
1,054,000
     
1,082,985
 
NuStar Logistics, LP
               
  4.80%, 09/01/2020
   
300,000
     
305,250
 
  6.75%, 02/01/2021
   
500,000
     
522,500
 
Targa Resources Partners, LP / Targa
               
  Resources Partners Finance Corp.
               
  6.75%, 03/15/2024
   
205,000
     
215,506
 
             
5,875,361
 
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
               
  (Cost $396,305,391)
           
398,074,080
 
                 
BANK LOANS – 12.66%
               
                 
Aerospace & Defense – 0.37%
               
Transdigm, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%), 06/09/2023 (a)
   
1,805,460
     
1,767,094
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Automotive – 0.47%
           
CWGS Group, LLC
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.24% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
           
    0.750% Floor), 11/08/2023 (a)
 
$
2,460,098
   
$
2,219,624
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
    0.750% Floor), 11/08/2023 (a)
   
9,712
     
8,762
 
             
2,228,386
 
Beverage & Food – 0.14%
               
Allflex Holdings III, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.732% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.25%, 1.000% Floor), 07/17/2020 (a)
   
669,873
     
669,525
 
                 
Building Materials – 0.26%
               
QUIKRETE Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 11/15/2023 (a)
   
1,253,133
     
1,225,833
 
                 
Consumer Products – 0.50%
               
Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 09/26/2024 (a)
   
1,475,031
     
1,371,787
 
Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 6.496%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 05/15/2023 (a)
   
1,080,045
     
1,011,645
 
             
2,383,432
 
Environmental – 0.17%
               
Granite Acquisition, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 6.303% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.50%, 1.000% Floor), 12/17/2021 (a)
   
832,846
     
832,455
 
                 
Finance – Insurance – 0.63%
               
HUB International, Ltd., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.515% (3 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 04/25/2025 (a)
   
843,625
     
817,350
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Finance – Insurance – 0.63% – Continued
           
U.S.I., Inc., Senior Secured First Lien Term
           
  Loan 5.601% (3 Month LIBOR
           
  USD + 3.00%), 05/16/2024 (a)
 
$
2,265,499
   
$
2,203,198
 
             
3,020,548
 
Finance – Services – 0.82%
               
Deerfield Holdings Corp., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.749%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 02/13/2025 (a)
   
2,475,000
     
2,431,180
 
WEX, Inc., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 4.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.25%), 06/30/2023 (a)
   
1,492,761
     
1,481,968
 
             
3,913,148
 
Gaming – 0.71%
               
Stars Group Holdings B.V., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.101% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.50%), 07/10/2025 (a)
   
1,601,116
     
1,600,932
 
Station Casinos, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%, 0.750% Floor),
               
  06/08/2023 (a)
   
1,803,767
     
1,788,669
 
             
3,389,601
 
General Industrial Manufacturing – 0.19%
               
EWT Holdings III Corp., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 3.00%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  12/20/2024 (a)
   
902,347
     
893,324
 
                 
Healthcare – 2.13%
               
Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.739% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 04/28/2022 (a)
   
940,510
     
888,001
 
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.00% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.50%), 05/05/2025 (a)
   
2,480,672
     
2,478,601
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Healthcare – 2.13% – Continued
           
Envision Healthcare Corp., Senior Secured
           
  First Lien Term Loan 6.249% (1 Month
           
  LIBOR USD + 3.75%), 10/10/2025 (a)
 
$
1,546,125
   
$
1,450,142
 
Jaguar Holding Co. II, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.50%, 1.000% Floor), 08/18/2022 (a)
   
969,773
     
961,569
 
RegionalCare Hospital Partners Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.982% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.50%),
               
  11/14/2025 (a)
   
2,500,000
     
2,477,737
 
RPI Finance Trust, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 03/27/2023 (a)
   
1,966,535
     
1,957,931
 
             
10,213,981
 
Hotels – 0.29%
               
ESH Hospitality, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 08/30/2023 (a)
   
1,400,102
     
1,393,102
 
                 
Leisure & Entertainment – 0.62%
               
Delta 2 (Lux) S.A.R.L., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.999% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%, 1.000% Floor),
               
  02/01/2024 (a)
   
1,625,890
     
1,570,609
 
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  4.749% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%),
               
  08/29/2025 (a)
   
1,381,538
     
1,376,357
 
             
2,946,966
 
Media – Broadcast – 0.11%
               
Univision Communications, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.75%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 03/15/2024 (a)
   
550,038
     
519,555
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Media – Cable – 0.53%
           
Cogeco Communications (U.S.A.) II, LP,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  4.874% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.375%),
           
  01/03/2025 (a)
 
$
843,625
   
$
832,928
 
WideOpenWest Finance, LLC, Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.741%
               
  (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 08/18/2023 (a)
   
1,790,464
     
1,728,361
 
             
2,561,289
 
Media Diversified & Services – 0.77%
               
Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  5.75% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 10/19/2023 (a)
   
1,089,200
     
1,085,115
 
Financial & Risk U.S. Holdings, Inc.,
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
  6.249% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.75%),
               
  10/01/2025 (a)
   
1,132,163
     
1,101,232
 
Meredith Corp., Senior Secured First Lien
               
  Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.75%), 01/31/2025 (a)
   
1,500,278
     
1,498,823
 
             
3,685,170
 
Packaging – 0.29%
               
Berry Global Group, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 4.731% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.25%), 10/01/2022 (a)(g)
   
1,400,000
     
1,393,077
 
                 
Support – Services – 2.08%
               
Asurion, LLC
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%),
               
    08/04/2022 (a)
   
475,914
     
474,301
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%),
               
    11/03/2023 (a)
   
185,384
     
184,825
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.499% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%),
               
    11/04/2024 (a)
   
1,488,750
     
1,480,904
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Support – Services – 2.08% – Continued
           
Camelot Finance, LP
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
    5.743% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
           
    1.000% Floor), 10/03/2023 (a)
 
$
377,717
   
$
376,261
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    5.746% (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 10/03/2023 (a)
   
548,575
     
546,460
 
Frontdoor, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.00% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.50%), 08/18/2025 (a)
   
1,452,700
     
1,449,076
 
Garda World Security Corp.
               
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    6.115% (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 05/24/2024 (a)
   
629,500
     
622,734
 
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
               
    8.00% (Prime Rate + 2.50%,
               
    1.000% Floor), 05/24/2024 (a)
   
1,606
     
1,588
 
IRI Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 7.129% (3 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 4.50%), 12/01/2025 (a)
   
713,213
     
704,565
 
Spin Holdco, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 6.029%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/14/2022 (a)
   
1,556,230
     
1,518,102
 
Tempo Acquisition, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 5.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 3.00%), 05/01/2024 (a)
   
1,670,250
     
1,656,896
 
Trans Union, LLC, Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 04/10/2023 (a)
   
942,634
     
935,479
 
             
9,951,191
 
Technology – 1.39%
               
MA FinanceCo., LLC, Senior Secured First
               
   Lien Term Loan 4.749% (1 Month LIBOR
               
   USD + 2.25%), 11/19/2021 (a)
   
1,633,500
     
1,599,303
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL SHORT DURATION HIGH INCOME FUND

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Principal
   
Fair
 
   
Amount
   
Value
 
BANK LOANS – 12.66% – Continued
           
             
Technology – 1.39% – Continued
           
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc.,
           
  Senior Secured First Lien Term Loan
           
  6.78% (1 Month LIBOR
           
  USD + 4.25%), 04/26/2024 (a)(g)
 
$
869,000
   
$
860,310
 
Sabre GLBL, Inc., Senior Secured First
               
  Lien Term Loan 4.499% (1 Month LIBOR
               
  USD + 2.00%), 02/22/2024 (a)
   
1,736,513
     
1,726,476
 
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured
               
  First Lien Term Loan 5.249% (1 Month
               
  LIBOR USD + 2.75%), 02/05/2024 (a)
   
2,468,750
     
2,447,148
 
             
6,633,237
 
Telecommunications – Wireline/Wireless – 0.19%
               
Rackspace Hosting, Inc., Senior
               
  Secured First Lien Term Loan 5.738%
               
  (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%,
               
  1.000% Floor), 11/03/2023 (a)
   
980,044
     
920,016
 
TOTAL BANK LOANS
               
  (Cost $61,403,134)
           
60,540,930
 
               
   
Shares
         
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 3.14%
               
                 
Money Market Fund – 3.14%
               
First American Government
               
  Obligations Fund – Class X, 2.36% (f)
   
15,043,671
     
15,043,671
 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
               
  (Cost $15,043,671)
           
15,043,671
 
Total Investments (Cost $472,752,196) – 99.05%
           
473,658,681
 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.95%
           
4,530,897
 
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.00%
         
$
478,189,578
 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
PIK
Payment-in-kind
PLC
Public Limited Company
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust
(a)
Variable rate securities, the coupon rate shown is the effective interest rate as of March 31, 2019.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

(b)
U.S. traded security of a foreign issuer.
(c)
Rule 144a security.
(d)
The Fund’s Advisor has deemed these 144a securities to be liquid based upon procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.  As of March 31, 2019 the value of these investments was $148,270,582 or 31.01% of net assets.
(e)
Step-up bond; pays one interest rate for a certain period and a higher rate thereafter.  The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of March 31, 2019, and will continue at the stated rate until maturity (3.80% for CDK Global, Inc., 5.375% for Molina Healthcare, Inc., and 6.875% for Reynolds Group Issuer, Inc.).
(f)
Rate shown is the 7-day annualized yield as of March 31, 2019.
(g)
Illiquid security.  A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market.  As of March 31, 2019 the value of these investments was $3,248,387 or 0.68% of net assets.
(h)
All or a portion is posted as collateral for delayed settlement securities.
(i)
Security has the ability to pay in kind or pay in cash.  When applicable, separate rates of such payments are disclosed.






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

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Shenkman
   
Shenkman
 
   
Capital Floating
   
Capital Short
 
   
Rate High
   
Duration High
 
   
Income Fund
   
Income Fund
 
ASSETS:
           
Investments, at value (cost $252,749,444
           
  and $472,752,196, respectively)
 
$
247,713,194
   
$
473,658,681
 
Cash
   
1,450,173
     
1,667,234
 
Receivables
               
Securities sold
   
4,074,153
     
 
Interest
   
1,048,672
     
6,852,087
 
Fund shares sold
   
383,000
     
1,527,683
 
Prepaid expenses
   
21,086
     
56,450
 
Total assets
   
254,690,278
     
483,762,135
 
LIABILITIES:
               
Payables
               
Securities purchased
   
6,863,893
     
3,037,745
 
Fund shares redeemed
   
1,950
     
1,285,131
 
Distributions payable
   
138,733
     
805,581
 
Advisory fees
   
60,710
     
188,880
 
Administration and accounting expenses
   
80,152
     
78,910
 
Audit
   
11,868
     
13,363
 
Transfer agent fees and expenses
   
5,355
     
19,571
 
Printing and mailing
   
6,825
     
11,412
 
Compliance fees
   
1,865
     
1,865
 
Shareholder servicing fees
   
342
     
20,444
 
12b-1 distribution fees
   
     
105,698
 
Custody fees
   
546
     
3,957
 
Total liabilities
   
7,172,239
     
5,572,557
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 2)
               
                 
NET ASSETS
 
$
247,518,039
   
$
478,189,578
 
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
               
Capital stock
 
$
258,139,955
   
$
479,590,150
 
Total distributable earnings
   
(10,621,916
)
   
(1,400,572
)
Total net assets
 
$
247,518,039
   
$
478,189,578
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Shenkman
   
Shenkman
 
   
Capital Floating
   
Capital Short
 
   
Rate High
   
Duration High
 
   
Income Fund
   
Income Fund
 
NET ASSETS
           
Class A:
           
Net assets applicable to outstanding
           
  Class A shares
   
   
$
12,759,511
 
Shares issued and outstanding
   
     
1,276,022
 
Net asset value, redemption price per share
   
   
$
10.00
 
Maximum offering price per share
               
  (net asset value divided by 97.00%)
   
   
$
10.31
 
                 
Class C:
               
Net assets applicable to outstanding
               
  Class C shares
   
   
$
11,447,711
 
Shares issued and outstanding
   
     
1,148,019
 
Net asset value, offering price
               
  and redemption price per share
   
   
$
9.97
 
                 
Class F:
               
Net assets applicable to outstanding
               
  Class F shares
 
$
4,420,440
   
$
219,176,573
 
Shares issued and outstanding
   
461,499
     
21,970,268
 
Net asset value, offering price
               
  and redemption price per share
 
$
9.58
   
$
9.98
 
                 
Institutional Class:
               
Net assets applicable to outstanding
               
  Institutional Class shares
 
$
243,097,599
   
$
234,805,783
 
Shares issued and outstanding
   
25,358,497
     
23,513,884
 
Net asset value, offering price
               
  and redemption price per share
 
$
9.59
   
$
9.99
 

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

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
Shenkman
   
Shenkman
 
   
Capital Floating
   
Capital Short
 
   
Rate High
   
Duration High
 
   
Income Fund
   
Income Fund
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
           
Dividends
 
$
33,352
   
$
 
Interest income
   
7,259,404
     
11,629,336
 
Consent and term loan fee income
   
23,975
     
9,172
 
Total investment income
   
7,316,731
     
11,638,508
 
EXPENSES:
               
Investment advisory fees (Note 4)
   
643,689
     
1,359,392
 
Administration and accounting fees (Note 4)
   
219,962
     
244,328
 
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 4)
   
22,755
     
67,956
 
Federal and state registration fees
   
14,943
     
38,231
 
Audit fees
   
11,867
     
13,363
 
Trustee fees and expenses
   
8,976
     
10,569
 
Custody fees (Note 4)
   
8,363
     
17,247
 
Miscellaneous expenses
   
5,371
     
8,394
 
Reports to shareholders
   
5,146
     
12,363
 
Chief Compliance Officer fees (Note 4)
   
5,011
     
5,011
 
Legal fees
   
2,648
     
3,026
 
Insurance expense
   
2,530
     
4,603
 
Service fees – Class A (Note 6)
   
     
4,270
 
Service fees – Class C (Note 6)
   
     
4,294
 
Service fees – Class F (Note 6)
   
1,264
     
95,901
 
12b-1 distribution fees – Class A (Note 5)
   
     
14,463
 
12b-1 distribution fees – Class C (Note 5)
   
     
56,703
 
Interest expense (Note 8)
   
659
     
 
Total expenses before advisory fee waiver
   
953,184
     
1,960,114
 
Advisory fee waiver from Advisor (Note 4)
   
(256,735
)
   
(177,929
)
Net expenses
   
696,449
     
1,782,185
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
   
6,620,282
     
9,856,323
 
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS):
               
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
   
269,529
     
(1,994,899
)
Change in unrealized appreciation/
               
  (depreciation) on investments
   
(6,111,333
)
   
913,165
 
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
   
(5,841,804
)
   
(1,081,734
)
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
               
  RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
 
$
778,478
   
$
8,774,589
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

   
Six Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended
 
   
2019
   
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income
 
$
6,620,282
   
$
13,535,638
 
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
   
269,529
     
(2,230,590
)
Change in unrealized appreciation/
               
  (depreciation) on securities
   
(6,111,333
)
   
3,841,159
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
778,478
     
15,146,207
 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
               
Class F
   
(112,432
)
   
(202,960
)
Institutional Class
   
(6,410,626
)
   
(13,206,806
)
Total distributions
   
(6,523,058
)
   
(13,409,766
)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class F
   
584,232
     
8,702,990
 
Institutional Class
   
20,583,385
     
56,978,828
 
Proceeds from shares issued to
               
  holders in reinvestment of dividends:
               
Class F
   
112,432
     
202,961
 
Institutional Class
   
5,575,380
     
11,829,340
 
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class F
   
(1,269,557
)
   
(4,487,203
)
Institutional Class
   
(64,679,826
)
   
(99,783,031
)
Redemption fees retained:
               
Class F
   
     
 
Institutional Class
   
437
     
 
Net decrease in net assets
               
  derived from capital share transactions
   
(39,093,517
)
   
(26,556,115
)
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
   
(44,838,097
)
   
(24,819,674
)
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
292,356,136
     
317,175,810
 
End of period
 
$
247,518,039
   
$
292,356,136
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:
               
Shares sold:
               
Class F
   
60,669
     
891,080
 
Institutional Class
   
2,144,179
     
5,820,427
 
Shares issued to holders as reinvestment of dividends:
               
Class F
   
11,772
     
20,807
 
Institutional Class
   
583,577
     
1,212,173
 
Shares redeemed:
               
Class F
   
(133,539
)
   
(459,870
)
Institutional Class
   
(6,669,236
)
   
(10,209,310
)
Net decrease in shares outstanding
   
(4,002,578
)
   
(2,724,693
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


   
Six Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended
 
   
2019
   
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
 
OPERATIONS:
           
Net investment income
 
$
9,856,323
   
$
19,428,154
 
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments
   
(1,994,899
)
   
1,057,819
 
Change in unrealized appreciation/
               
  (depreciation) on securities
   
913,165
     
(4,777,950
)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
8,774,589
     
15,708,023
 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
               
Class A
   
(215,979
)
   
(515,456
)
Class C
   
(169,790
)
   
(277,468
)
Class F
   
(4,209,885
)
   
(6,168,355
)
Institutional Class
   
(5,170,125
)
   
(12,280,953
)
Total distributions
   
(9,765,779
)
   
(19,242,232
)
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
               
Proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
   
3,430,949
     
21,829,522
 
Class C
   
1,241,982
     
2,909,282
 
Class F
   
81,120,752
     
149,474,128
 
Institutional Class
   
33,910,744
     
118,439,505
 
Proceeds from shares issued to
               
  holders in reinvestment of dividends:
               
Class A
   
106,576
     
243,406
 
Class C
   
73,810
     
138,939
 
Class F
   
1,273,276
     
2,165,866
 
Institutional Class
   
3,618,041
     
8,615,777
 
Shares redeemed:
               
Class A
   
(3,891,537
)
   
(21,180,331
)
Class C
   
(983,644
)
   
(3,399,313
)
Class F
   
(75,154,133
)
   
(78,070,431
)
Institutional Class
   
(144,238,686
)
   
(154,185,607
)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS – Continued


   
Six Months Ended
       
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended
 
   
2019
   
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
 
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS – Continued:
           
Redemption fees retained:
           
Class A
 
$
22
   
$
1,749
 
Class C
   
     
130
 
Class F
   
483
     
784
 
Institutional Class
   
4,961
     
2,252
 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets derived from
               
  capital share transactions
   
(99,486,404
)
   
46,985,658
 
TOTAL INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
   
(100,477,594
)
   
43,451,449
 
NET ASSETS:
               
Beginning of period
   
578,667,172
     
535,215,723
 
End of period
 
$
478,189,578
   
$
578,667,172
 
CHANGES IN SHARES OUTSTANDING:
               
Shares sold:
               
Class A
   
343,021
     
2,183,854
 
Class C
   
125,340
     
291,753
 
Class F
   
8,200,560
     
14,974,457
 
Institutional Class
   
3,418,586
     
11,857,498
 
Shares issued to holders
               
  as reinvestment of dividends:
               
Class A
   
10,766
     
24,372
 
Class C
   
7,477
     
13,952
 
Class F
   
128,898
     
217,420
 
Institutional Class
   
365,865
     
863,709
 
Shares redeemed:
               
Class A
   
(394,040
)
   
(2,117,813
)
Class C
   
(99,295
)
   
(340,848
)
Class F
   
(7,606,637
)
   
(7,819,187
)
Institutional Class
   
(14,571,999
)
   
(15,436,775
)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding
   
(10,071,458
)
   
4,712,392
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FLOATING RATE HIGH INCOME FUND

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Class F
   
Six Months
         
March 1,
 
   
Ended
         
2017*

   
March 31,
   
Year Ended
   
through
 
   
2019
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                   
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
9.80
   
$
9.74
   
$
9.82
 
                         
Income from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income
   
0.25
     
0.44
     
0.22
 
Net realized and unrealized
                       
 gain/(loss) on securities
   
(0.22
)
   
0.05
     
(0.08
)
Total from
                       
  investment operations
   
0.03
     
0.49
     
0.14
 
                         
Less distributions:
                       
From net investment income
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.43
)
   
(0.22
)
Total distributions
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.43
)
   
(0.22
)
                         
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
9.58
   
$
9.80
   
$
9.74
 
                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
0.31
%†
   
5.12
%
   
1.46
%†
                         
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                       
Net assets, end of
                       
  period (thousands)
 
$
4,420
   
$
5,119
   
$
688
 
Ratio of expenses
                       
  to average net assets:
                       
Before advisory fee waiver
   
0.80
%‡
   
0.76
%
   
0.81
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
0.60
%‡
   
0.58
%
   
0.64
%‡
Ratio of net investment income
                       
  to average net assets:
                       
Before advisory fee waiver
   
4.87
%‡
   
4.31
%
   
3.81
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
5.07
%‡
   
4.49
%
   
3.98
%‡
Portfolio turnover rate
   
12
%†
   
51
%
   
74
%†

*
Commencement of operations.
Not annualized.
Annualized.

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


For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Institutional Class
   
Six Months
                     
October 15,
 
   
Ended
   
Year Ended
September 30,
   
2014*

   
March 31,
       
through
 
   
2019
       
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                               
Net asset value,
                               
  beginning of period
 
$
9.80
   
$
9.75
   
$
9.69
   
$
9.67
   
$
10.00
 
                                         
Income from
                                       
  investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income
   
0.26
     
0.44
     
0.39
     
0.42
     
0.41
 
Net realized and unrealized
                                       
  gain/(loss) on securities
   
(0.22
)
   
0.04
     
0.06
     
0.01
     
(0.34
)
Total from
                                       
  investment operations
   
0.04
     
0.48
     
0.45
     
0.43
     
0.07
 
                                         
Less distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.43
)
   
(0.39
)
   
(0.41
)
   
(0.40
)
Total distributions
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.43
)
   
(0.39
)
   
(0.41
)
   
(0.40
)
                                         
Net asset value,
                                       
  end of period
 
$
9.59
   
$
9.80
   
$
9.75
   
$
9.69
   
$
9.67
 
                                         
TOTAL RETURN
   
0.43
%†
 
5.04%^
     
4.73
%
   
4.63
%
   
0.66
%†
                                         
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                                       
Net assets, end of
                                       
  period (thousands)
 
$
243,098
   
$
287,237
   
$
316,488
   
$
265,379
   
$
282,591
 
Ratio of expenses
                                       
  to average net assets:
                                       
Before advisory fee waiver
   
0.74
%‡
   
0.71
%
   
0.70
%
   
0.71
%
   
0.72
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
0.54
%‡
   
0.54
%
   
0.54
%
   
0.54
%
   
0.54
%‡
Ratio of net investment income
                                       
  to average net assets:
                                       
Before advisory fee waiver
   
4.94
%‡
   
4.24
%
   
3.90
%
   
4.20
%
   
4.26
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
5.14
%‡
   
4.41
%
   
4.06
%
   
4.37
%
   
4.44
%‡
Portfolio turnover rate
   
12
%†
   
51
%
   
74
%
   
60
%
   
70
%†

*
Commencement of operations.
Not annualized.
Annualized.
^
Performance presented includes a 9/30/2017 trade date adjustment to net asset value per share.

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


For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Class A
   
Six Months
                               
   
Ended
                               
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended September 30,
 
   
2019
     
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                                   
Net asset value,
                                   
  beginning of period
 
$
10.00
   
$
10.07
   
$
9.98
   
$
9.91
   
$
10.10
   
$
10.12
 
                                                 
Income from
                                               
  investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
   
0.18
     
0.32
     
0.28
     
0.29
     
0.27
     
0.30
 
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
  gain/(loss) on securities
   
     
(0.07
)
   
0.08
     
0.06
     
(0.14
)
   
(0.01
)
Total from
                                               
  investment operations
   
0.18
     
0.25
     
0.36
     
0.35
     
0.13
     
0.29
 
                                                 
Less distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.27
)
   
(0.28
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.30
)
From net realized gains
   
     
     
     
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
Total distributions
   
(0.18
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.27
)
   
(0.28
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.31
)
                                                 
Net asset value,
                                               
  end of period
 
$
10.00
   
$
10.00
   
$
10.07
   
$
9.98
   
$
9.91
   
$
10.10
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
1.87
%†
   
2.56
%
   
3.65
%
   
3.61
%
   
1.25
%
   
2.92
%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                                         
Net assets, end of
                                               
  period (thousands)
 
$
12,759
   
$
13,160
   
$
12,341
   
$
8,730
   
$
4,853
   
$
658
 
Ratio of expenses
                                               
  to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
1.04
%‡
   
1.01
%
   
1.03
%
   
1.24
%
   
1.36
%
   
1.73
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
0.97
%‡
   
0.95
%
   
0.95
%
   
0.98
%
   
1.00
%
   
1.00
%
Ratio of net investment income
                                               
  to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
3.66
%‡
   
3.25
%
   
2.73
%
   
2.69
%
   
2.63
%
   
1.84
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
3.73
%‡
   
3.31
%
   
2.81
%
   
2.95
%
   
2.99
%
   
2.56
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
22
%†
   
61
%
   
65
%
   
53
%
   
57
%
   
57
%

†   Not Annualized.
‡   Annualized.

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

For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Class C
   
Six Months
                           
January 28,
 
   
Ended
                           
2014*

   
March 31,
   
Year Ended September 30,
   
through
 
   
2019
       
September 30,
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                                     
Net asset value,
                                     
  beginning of period
 
$
9.97
   
$
10.04
   
$
9.94
   
$
9.88
   
$
10.08
   
$
10.23
 
                                                 
Income from
                                               
  investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
   
0.15
     
0.25
     
0.21
     
0.22
     
0.22
     
0.18
 
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
  gain/(loss) on securities
   
     
(0.07
)
   
0.09
     
0.05
     
(0.17
)
   
(0.14
)
Total from
                                               
  investment operations
   
0.15
     
0.18
     
0.30
     
0.27
     
0.05
     
0.04
 
                                                 
Less distributions:
                                               
From net
                                               
  investment income
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.19
)
From net realized gains
   
     
     
     
     
(0.02
)
   
 
Total distributions
   
(0.15
)
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.21
)
   
(0.25
)
   
(0.19
)
                                                 
Net asset value,
                                               
  end of period
 
$
9.97
   
$
9.97
   
$
10.04
   
$
9.94
   
$
9.88
   
$
10.08
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
1.50
%†
   
1.80
%
   
3.01
%
   
2.77
%
   
0.45
%
   
0.38
%†
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                                         
Net assets, end of
                                               
  period (thousands)
 
$
11,448
   
$
11,112
   
$
11,538
   
$
10,913
   
$
6,142
   
$
2,086
 
Ratio of expenses
                                               
  to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
1.80
%‡
   
1.76
%
   
1.77
%
   
1.99
%
   
2.13
%
   
2.49
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
1.73
%‡
   
1.70
%
   
1.68
%
   
1.73
%
   
1.75
%
   
1.75
%‡
Ratio of net investment
                                               
  income to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
2.93
%‡
   
2.46
%
   
1.99
%
   
1.95
%
   
1.86
%
   
1.24
%‡
After advisory fee waiver
   
3.00
%‡
   
2.52
%
   
2.08
%
   
2.21
%
   
2.24
%
   
1.98
%‡
Portfolio turnover rate
   
22
%†
   
61
%
   
65
%
   
53
%
   
57
%
   
57
%†

*
Commencement of operations.
Not annualized.
Annualized.

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


For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Class F
   
Six Months
                               
   
Ended
                               
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended September 30,
 
   
2019
     
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                                   
Net asset value,
                                   
  beginning of period
 
$
9.97
   
$
10.04
   
$
9.95
   
$
9.88
   
$
10.08
   
$
10.11
 
                                                 
Income from
                                               
  investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
   
0.20
     
0.34
     
0.29
     
0.31
     
0.31
     
0.32
 
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
  gain/(loss) on securities
   
0.01
     
(0.07
)
   
0.09
     
0.06
     
(0.17
)
   
 
Total from
                                               
  investment operations
   
0.21
     
0.27
     
0.38
     
0.37
     
0.14
     
0.32
 
                                                 
Less distributions:
                                               
From net
                                               
  investment income
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.34
)
   
(0.29
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.32
)
   
(0.34
)
From net realized gains
   
     
     
     
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
Total distributions
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.34
)
   
(0.29
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.34
)
   
(0.35
)
Net asset value,
                                               
  end of period
 
$
9.98
   
$
9.97
   
$
10.04
   
$
9.95
   
$
9.88
   
$
10.08
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
2.10
%†
   
2.81
%
   
3.89
%
   
3.88
%
   
1.41
%
   
3.22
%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                                       
Net assets, end of
                                               
  period (thousands)
 
$
219,177
   
$
211,941
   
$
139,324
   
$
69,045
   
$
35,917
   
$
8,287
 
Ratio of expenses
                                               
  to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
0.81
%‡
   
0.79
%
   
0.82
%
   
0.98
%
   
1.12
%
   
1.55
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
0.74
%‡
   
0.73
%
   
0.74
%
   
0.73
%
   
0.75
%
   
0.75
%
Ratio of net investment
                                               
  income to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
3.91
%‡
   
3.48
%
   
2.95
%
   
2.95
%
   
2.87
%
   
2.64
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
3.98
%‡
   
3.54
%
   
3.03
%
   
3.20
%
   
3.24
%
   
3.44
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
22
%†
   
61
%
   
65
%
   
53
%
   
57
%
   
57
%

Not Annualized.
Annualized.

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


For a share outstanding throughout each period
 
Institutional Class
   
Six Months
                               
   
Ended
                               
   
March 31,
   
Year Ended September 30,
 
   
2019
     
   
(Unaudited)
   
2018
   
2017
   
2016
   
2015
   
2014
 
PER SHARE DATA:
                                   
Net asset value,
                                   
  beginning of period
 
$
9.98
   
$
10.05
   
$
9.96
   
$
9.89
   
$
10.08
   
$
10.12
 
                                                 
Income from
                                               
  investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income
   
0.21
     
0.36
     
0.30
     
0.31
     
0.33
     
0.32
 
Net realized and unrealized
                                               
  gain/(loss) on securities
   
     
(0.08
)
   
0.09
     
0.07
     
(0.17
)
   
 
Total from
                                               
  investment operations
   
0.21
     
0.28
     
0.39
     
0.38
     
0.16
     
0.32
 
                                                 
Less distributions:
                                               
From net
                                               
  investment income
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.35
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.31
)
   
(0.33
)
   
(0.35
)
From net realized gains
   
     
     
     
     
(0.02
)
   
(0.01
)
Total distributions
   
(0.20
)
   
(0.35
)
   
(0.30
)
   
(0.31
)
   
(0.35
)
   
(0.36
)
Net asset value,
                                               
  end of period
 
$
9.99
   
$
9.98
   
$
10.05
   
$
9.96
   
$
9.89
   
$
10.08
 
                                                 
TOTAL RETURN
   
2.14
%†
   
2.88
%
   
3.97
%
   
3.97
%
   
1.60
%
   
3.21
%
                                                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS:
                                         
Net assets, end of
                                               
  period (thousands)
 
$
234,806
   
$
342,454
   
$
372,013
   
$
148,831
   
$
64,581
   
$
50,927
 
Ratio of expenses
                                               
  to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
0.72
%‡
   
0.71
%
   
0.73
%
   
0.88
%
   
1.04
%
   
1.60
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
0.65
%‡
   
0.65
%
   
0.65
%
   
0.65
%
   
0.65
%
   
0.65
%
Ratio of net investment
                                               
  income to average net assets:
                                               
Before advisory fee waiver
   
3.98
%‡
   
3.51
%
   
3.04
%
   
3.04
%
   
2.95
%
   
2.30
%
After advisory fee waiver
   
4.05
%‡
   
3.57
%
   
3.12
%
   
3.27
%
   
3.34
%
   
3.25
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
22
%†
   
61
%
   
65
%
   
53
%
   
57
%
   
57
%

Not Annualized.
Annualized.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION
 
The Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund (the “Short Duration High Income Fund”) and the Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund (the “Floating Rate High Income Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are diversified series of Advisors Series Trust (the “Trust”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended, as an open-end management investment company.  The Funds follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
 
The Short Duration High Income Fund commenced operations on October 31, 2012. The Floating Rate High Income Fund commenced operations on October 15, 2014. The primary investment objective of the Funds is to seek a high level of current income.  The Short Duration High Income Fund currently offers Class A, Class C, Class F, and Institutional Class shares.  Class F shares became available for purchase on May 17, 2013, while Class C shares became available for purchase on January 28, 2014.
 
The Floating Rate High Income Fund currently offers Class F and Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares became available for purchase on October 15, 2014. The initial purchase included a transfer in-kind of securities and cash. The transfer in-kind was nontaxable, whereby the Fund issued 12,794,119 shares on October 15, 2014. The fair value and cost of securities, for tax purposes, received by the Fund was $127,869,966 and $129,652,584, respectively.  In addition, the Fund received $1,871,223 of cash and interest receivable. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value.  Class F shares became available for purchase on March 1, 2017.
 
Each class of shares differs principally in its respective distribution expenses and sales charges.  Each class of shares has identical rights to earnings, assets and voting privileges, except for class-specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes.
 
NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of the financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
Security Valuation – All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value, as described in Note 3.
 
Federal Income Taxes – It is the Funds’ policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
 
 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders.  Therefore, no Federal income or excise tax provision is required.
 
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities.  The tax returns of the Funds for the prior three fiscal years are open for examination. Management has reviewed all open tax years in major jurisdictions and concluded that there is no impact on the Funds’ net assets and no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax events relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and the state of Wisconsin. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.
 
Securities Transactions, Income, and Distributions – Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date.  Securities sold are determined on a specific identification process.  Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective security.  Pay-in-kind interest income and non-cash dividend income received in the form of securities in-lieu of cash are recorded at the fair value of the securities received.  Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
 
Each Fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income, if any, monthly, and net realized capital gains, if any, annually.  The amount of dividends and distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized capital gains is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  To the extent these book/tax differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their Federal tax treatment.  Distributions from net realized gains for book purposes may include short-term capital gains.  All short-term capital gains are included in ordinary income for tax purposes.
 
Investment income, expenses (other than those specific to the class of shares), and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to the separate classes of a Fund based upon their relative net assets on the date income is earned or expensed and realized and unrealized gains and losses are incurred.
 
 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Each Fund is charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to that Fund, such as investment advisory, custody and transfer agent fees.  Expenses that are not attributable to a Fund are typically allocated among the Funds in proportion to their respective net assets.  Common expenses of the Trust are typically allocated among the funds in the Trust based on a fund’s respective net assets, or by other equitable means.
 
Securities Purchased on a When-Issued Basis – The Funds may purchase securities on a when-issued basis, for payment and delivery at a later date, generally within one month. The price and yield are generally fixed on the date of commitment to purchase, and the value of the security is thereafter reflected in the Funds’ NAV. During the period between purchase and settlement, no payment is made by the Funds and no interest accrues to the Funds. At the time of settlement, the market value of the security may be more or less than the purchase price.
 
Redemption Fees – The Funds charge a 1% redemption fee to shareholders who redeem shares held for 30 days or less.  Such fees are retained by the Funds and accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.  Redemption fees retained are disclosed in the statements of changes.
 
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operation during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Derivatives – The Funds have adopted the financial accounting reporting rules as required by the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”).  The Funds are required to include enhanced disclosure that enables investors to understand how and why an entity uses derivatives, how derivatives are accounted for, and how derivatives instruments affect an entity’s result of operations and financial position.  During the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Funds did not hold any derivative instruments.
 
Reclassification of Capital Accounts – Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting.  These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.
 

 
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Bridge Loan Commitments – In connection with floating rate loan interests, the Funds may also enter into bridge loan commitments.  Bridge loan commitments may obligate the Funds to furnish temporary financing to a borrower until permanent financing can be arranged. At March 31, 2019, the Funds did not have any outstanding bridge loan commitments.
 
Unfunded Loan Commitments – Unfunded loan commitments are contractual obligations for funding to a borrower.  At March 31, 2019, the Floating Rate High Income Fund and the Short Duration High Income Fund had $161,038 and $0, respectively, in outstanding unfunded loan commitments.
 
Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End – In preparing the financial statements as of March 31, 2019, management considered the impact of subsequent events for the potential recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.  Management has determined there were no subsequent events that would need to be disclosed in the Funds’ financial statements.
 
NOTE 3 – SECURITIES VALUATION
 
The Funds have adopted authoritative fair value accounting standards which establish an authoritative definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value.  These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value, a discussion in changes in valuation techniques and related inputs during the period and expanded disclosure of valuation levels for major security types.  These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
 
Level 1 –
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
     
 
Level 2 –
Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
     
 
Level 3 –
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

Following is a description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds’ major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
 

 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Each Fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value per share as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (4:00 pm EST).
 
Bank Loan Obligations – Bank loan obligations are valued at market on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which utilizes quotations obtained from dealers in bank loans.  These securities will generally be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Debt Securities – Debt securities, such as corporate bonds, asset backed securities, mortgage backed securities, municipal bonds, U.S. Treasuries and U.S. government agency issues are valued at market on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service which utilizes both dealer-supplied valuations and formula-based techniques.  The pricing service may consider recently executed transactions in securities of the issuer or comparable issuers, market price quotations (where observable), bond spreads, and fundamental data relating to the issuer.  In addition, the model may incorporate market observable data such as reported sales of similar securities, broker quotes, yields, bids, offers, and reference data.  Certain securities are valued principally using dealer quotations.  Debt securities having a maturity of 60 days or less are valued at the evaluated mean between the bid and asked price.  These securities will generally be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Equity Securities – The Funds’ investments are carried at fair value.  Equity securities that are primarily traded on a national securities exchange shall be valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded on the day of valuation or, if there has been no sale on such day, at the mean between the bid and asked prices.  Securities primarily traded in the NASDAQ Global Market System for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”).  If the NOCP is not available, such securities shall be valued at the last sale price on the day of valuation, or if there has been no sale on such day, at the mean between the bid and asked prices.  Over-the-counter securities which are not traded in the NASDAQ Global Market System shall be valued at the most recent sales price.
 
Investment Companies – Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at their net asset value per share.  To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
Short-Term Securities – Short-term securities having a maturity of less than 60 days are valued at the evaluated mean between bid and asked price.  To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, these securities would be classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
 


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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Illiquid Securities – A security may be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market.  Securities are generally considered liquid if they can be sold or disposed of in the ordinary course of business within seven days at approximately the price at which the security is valued by the Funds.  Illiquid securities may be valued under methods approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value.  The Funds intend to hold no more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities.
 
Certain restricted securities may be considered illiquid.  Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale, and may be valued under methods approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value.  Certain restricted securities eligible for resale to qualified institutional investors, including Rule 144A securities, are not subject to the limitation on the Funds’ investments in illiquid securities if they are determined to be liquid in accordance with procedures adopted by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.  As of March 31, 2019, Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) has determined that certain securities held by the Funds are considered illiquid.  See each Fund’s schedule of investments for additional information.
 
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, or if the closing price does not represent fair value, are valued following procedures approved by the Board.  These procedures consider many factors, including the type of security, size of holding, trading volume and news events.  There can be no assurance that the Funds could obtain the fair value assigned to a security if they were to sell the security at approximately the time at which the Fund determines its net asset value per share.
 
The Board of Trustees (“Board”) has delegated day-to-day valuation issues to a Valuation Committee of the Trust which is comprised of representatives from U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services” or the “Administrator”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, the Funds’ administrator.  The function of the Valuation Committee is to value securities where current and reliable market quotations are not readily available or the closing price does not represent fair value by following procedures approved by the Board.  These procedures consider many factors, including the type of security, size of holding, trading volume and news events.  All actions taken by the Valuation Committee are subsequently reviewed and ratified by the Board.
 
Depending on the relative significance of the valuation inputs, fair valued securities may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 

 
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ securities as of March 31, 2019:
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund
 
     
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
 
Common Stocks
                       
 
  Information
 
$
151,950
   
$
   
$
51,840
   
$
203,790
 
 
  Manufacturing
   
875,628
     
     
     
875,628
 
 
  Mining,
                               
 
    Quarrying,
                               
 
    and Oil and
                               
 
    Gas Extraction
   
     
36,865
     
31,256
     
68,121
 
 
Total
                               
 
  Common Stocks
   
1,027,578
     
36,865
     
83,096
     
1,147,539
 
 
Private
                               
 
  Placements
                               
 
  Utilities
   
     
33,863
     
     
33,863
 
 
Total Private
                               
 
  Placements
   
     
33,863
     
     
33,863
 
 
Warrants
   
     
164,870
     
13,268
     
178,138
 
 
Fixed Income
                               
 
  Bank Loan
                               
 
    Obligations
   
     
210,927,100
     
     
210,927,100
 
 
  Corporate Bonds
   
     
27,871,464
     
     
27,871,464
 
 
Total Fixed
                               
 
  Income
   
     
238,798,564
     
     
238,798,564
 
 
Short-Term
                               
 
  Investments
   
7,555,090
     
     
     
7,555,090
 
 
Total
                               
 
  Investments
 
$
8,582,668
   
$
239,034,162
   
$
96,364
   
$
247,713,194
 

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Short Duration High Income Fund
 
     
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
 
Fixed Income
                       
 
  Bank Loan
                       
 
    Obligations
 
$
   
$
60,540,930
   
$
   
$
60,540,930
 
 
  Corporate
                               
 
    Bonds
   
     
398,074,080
     
     
398,074,080
 
 
Total Fixed
                               
 
  Income
   
     
458,615,010
     
     
458,615,010
 
 
Short-Term
                               
 
  Investments
   
15,043,671
     
     
     
15,043,671
 
 
Total
                               
 
  Investments
 
$
15,043,671
   
$
458,615,010
   
$
   
$
473,658,681
 

Refer to the Funds’ schedules of investments for a detailed break-out of securities.  Transfers between levels are recognized at March 31, 2019, the end of the reporting period.
 
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”). The primary focus of ASU 2018-13 is to improve the effectiveness of the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The changes affect all companies that are required to include fair value measurement disclosures. In general, the amendments in ASU 2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. An entity is permitted to early adopt the removed or modified disclosures upon the issuance of ASU 2018-13 and may delay adoption of the additional disclosures, which are required for public companies only, until their effective date. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Funds’ financial statements and disclosures.
 

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of each Fund’s Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value.
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund
 
Level 3 Reconciliation Disclosure
 
     
Common
             
     
Stocks
   
Warrants
   
Total
 
 
Balance as of September 30, 2018
 
$
35,543
   
$
19,419
   
$
54,962
 
 
  Corporate Actions
   
51,840
     
     
51,840
 
 
  Change in unrealized appreciation
   
(4,287
)
   
(6,151
)
   
(10,438
)
 
Balance as of March 31, 2019
 
$
83,096
   
$
13,268
   
$
96,364
 
                           
 
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
                       
 
  during the period for Level 3 investments held at March 31, 2019
                 
$
(10,438
)

The Level 3 investments as of March 31, 2019 represented 0.04% of net assets and did not warrant a disclosure of significant unobservable valuation inputs.
 
The Funds did not recognize any transfers between levels during the six months ended March 31, 2019.
 
NOTE 4 – INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
 
The Funds have an investment advisory agreement with the Advisor pursuant to which the Advisor is responsible for providing investment management services to each Fund.  The Advisor furnished all investment advice, office space and facilities, and provides most of the personnel needed by the Funds.  As compensation for its services, the Advisor is entitled to a fee, computed daily and payable monthly, based upon the average daily net assets of the Funds at the annual rates of:
 
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund
0.50%
 
 
Short Duration High Income Fund
0.55%
 

For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Floating Rate High Income Fund and the Short Duration High Income Fund incurred $643,689 and $1,359,392, respectively, in advisory fees. Advisory fees payable to the Advisor at March 31, 2019 for the Floating Rate High Income Fund and the Short Duration High Income Fund were $60,710 and $188,880, respectively.  The amounts shown on the statements of assets and liabilities are net amounts due to the Advisor.
 
Each Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses.  The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Funds to the extent necessary to limit the Funds’ aggregate annual operating expenses
 
 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

(excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest expense, dividends on securities sold short and extraordinary expenses) to the following amounts of the average daily net assets for each class of shares:
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund:
 
 
Class F
0.64%
 
 
Institutional Class
0.54%
 

Short Duration High Income Fund:
 
 
Class A
1.00%
 
 
Class C
1.75%
 
 
Class F
0.75%
 
 
Institutional Class
0.65%
 

Any such reduction made by the Advisor in its fees or payment of expenses which are the Funds’ obligation are subject to reimbursement by the Funds to the Advisor, if so requested by the Advisor, in any subsequent month in the 36-month period from the date of the management fee reduction and expense payment if the aggregate amount actually paid by the Funds toward the operating expenses for such fiscal year (taking into account the reimbursement) will not cause a Fund to exceed the lesser of:  (1) the expense limitation in place at the time of the management fee reduction and expense payment; or (2) the expense limitation in place at the time of the reimbursement.  Any such reimbursement is also contingent upon Board of Trustees review and approval at the time the reimbursement is made. Such reimbursement may not be paid prior to the Funds’ payment of current ordinary operating expenses.  For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Advisor reduced its fees in the amount of $256,735 for the Floating Rate High Income Fund and in the amount of $177,929 for the Short Duration High Income Fund.  No amounts were reimbursed to the Advisor for either Fund.  Cumulative expenses subject to recapture and the date of expiration are as follows:
 
                 
10/1/2020 –
   
10/1/2021 –
       
     
9/30/2019
   
9/30/2020
   
9/30/2021
   
3/31/2022
   
Total
 
 
Floating Rate High
                             
 
  Income Fund
 
$
448,779
   
$
459,123
   
$
529,056
   
$
256,735
   
$
1,693,693
 
 
Short Duration
                                       
 
  High Income Fund
   
368,819
     
316,790
     
329,549
     
177,929
     
1,193,087
 

Fund Services serves as the Funds’ administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent. In those capacities Fund Services maintains the Funds’ books and records, calculates the Funds’ NAV, prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, coordinates the payment of fund expenses, reviews expense accruals and prepares materials supplied to the Board of Trustees.  The officers of the Trust and the Chief Compliance Officer are also employees of Fund
 

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Services.  Fees paid by the Funds to Fund Services for these services for the six months ended March 31, 2019 are disclosed in the statements of operations.
 
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares.  U.S. Bank N.A. serves as custodian (the “Custodian”) to the Funds.  Both the Distributor and Custodian are affiliates of the Administrator.
 
NOTE 5 – DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT AND PLAN
 
The Short Duration High Income Fund adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the “Plan”).  The Plan permits the Short Duration High Income Fund to pay for distribution and related expenses at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Short Duration High Income Fund’s Class A shares and up to 1.00% of the average net assets of the Short Duration High Income Fund’s Class C shares.  The expenses covered by the Plan may include the cost in connection with the promotion and distribution of shares and the provision of personal services to shareholders, including, but not necessarily limited to, advertising, compensation to underwriters, dealers and selling personnel, the printing and mailing of prospectuses to other than current Fund shareholders, and the printing and mailing of sales literature.  Payments made pursuant to the Plan will represent compensation for distribution and service activities, not reimbursements for specific expenses incurred.  For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Short Duration High Income Fund incurred distribution expenses on its Class A and Class C shares of $14,463 and $56,703, respectively.
 
NOTE 6 – SHAREHOLDER SERVICING FEE
 
The Funds entered into a shareholder servicing agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Advisor, under which the Advisor will provide, or arrange for others to provide, certain specified shareholder services.  As compensation for the provision of shareholder services, the Funds may pay servicing fees at an annual rate of up to 0.10% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C, and Class F shares. Payments to the Advisor under the Agreement may reimburse the Advisor for payments it makes to selected brokers, dealers and administrators which have entered into service agreements with the Advisor for services provided to shareholders of the Funds.  The services provided by such intermediaries are primarily designed to assist shareholders of each Fund and include the furnishing of office space and equipment, telephone facilities, personnel, and assistance to the Funds in servicing such shareholders.  Services provided by such intermediaries also include the provision of support services to the Funds and include establishing and maintaining shareholders’ accounts and record processing, purchase and redemption transactions, answering routine client inquiries regarding the Funds, and providing such other personal services to
 

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

shareholders as the Funds may reasonably request. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Floating Rate High Income Fund’s Class F shares incurred $1,264 in shareholder servicing fees. For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Class A, Class C and Class F shares of the Short Duration High Income Fund incurred $4,270, $4,294 and $95,901, respectively, in shareholder servicing fees.
 
NOTE 7 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
 
For the six months ended March 31, 2019, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) were as follows:
 
     
Purchases
   
Sales
 
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund
 
$
29,961,949
   
$
53,663,451
 
 
Short Duration High Income Fund
   
106,668,609
     
198,762,789
 

There were no purchases or sales of U.S. government obligations during the six months ended March 31, 2019.  Additionally, there were no purchases or sales of securities from an affiliate of the Advisor during the six months ended March 31, 2019.
 
NOTE 8 – LINES OF CREDIT
 
The Floating Rate High Income Fund and the Short Duration High Income Fund have a line of credit in the amount of $40,000,000 and $70,000,000, respectively.  These lines of credit are intended to provide short-term financing, if necessary, subject to certain restrictions, in connection with shareholder redemptions. The credit facility is with the Funds’ custodian, U.S. Bank N.A.  During the six months ended March 31, 2019, the Floating Rate High Income had an outstanding average day balance of $19,538, a weighted average interest rate of 5.25% and paid $659 in interest.  The Short Duration High Income Fund had an outstanding average day balance of $56,121, a weighted average interest rate of 5.50% and paid $0 in interest. The maximum amount outstanding for the Floating Rate High Income Fund and the Short Duration High Income Fund during the six months ended March 31, 2019 was $3,556,000 and $10,214,000, respectively.  At March 31, 2019, the Funds had no outstanding loan amounts.
 

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

NOTE 9 – INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
 
As of September 30, 2018, the Funds’ most recent fiscal year end, the components of accumulated earnings/(losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
 
     
Floating Rate
   
Short Duration
 
     
High Income Fund
   
High Income Fund
 
 
Cost of investments(a)
 
$
286,433,794
   
$
572,062,646
 
 
Gross unrealized appreciation
   
4,021,568
     
2,401,782
 
 
Gross unrealized depreciation
   
(2,947,193
)
   
(2,412,374
)
 
Net unrealized appreciation/
               
 
  (depreciation)(a)
   
1,074,375
     
(10,592
)
 
Undistributed ordinary income
   
559,464
     
299,630
 
 
Total distributable earnings
   
559,464
     
299,630
 
 
Other accumulated losses
   
(6,511,175
)
   
(698,420
)
 
Total accumulated losses
 
$
(4,877,336
)
 
$
(409,382
)

 
(a)
Any differences between book basis and tax basis net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and cost are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales adjustments.

At September 30, 2018, the Funds had tax basis capital losses to offset future gains as follows:
 
     
Capital Loss Carryover
          
     
Long-Term
   
Short-Term
   
Total
 
Expiration Date
 
Floating Rate High
                      
 
  Income Fund
 
$
4,867,914
   
$
1,643,261
   
$
6,511,175
 
No Expiration
 
Short Duration High
                            
 
  Income Fund
   
698,420
     
     
698,420
 
No Expiration

The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended March 31, 2019, and the year ended September 30, 2018, were as follows:
 
Floating Rate High Income Fund
 
     
Six Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
March 31, 2019
   
September 30, 2018
 
 
Ordinary income
 
$
6,523,058
   
$
13,409,766
 
 
Total distributions paid
 
$
6,523,058
   
$
13,409,766
 

Short Duration High Income Fund
 
     
Six Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
     
March 31, 2019
   
September 30, 2018
 
 
Ordinary income
 
$
9,765,779
   
$
19,242,232
 
 
Total distributions paid
 
$
9,765,779
   
$
19,242,232
 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

The Funds designated as long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3), the amount necessary to reduce the earnings and profits of the Funds related to net capital gain to zero for the tax year ended September 30, 2018.
 
NOTE 10 – PRINCIPAL RISKS
 
Below is a summary of some, but not all, of the principal risk of investing in the Funds, each of which may adversely affect a Fund’s net asset value and total return. The Funds’ most recent prospectus provides further descriptions of each Fund’s investment objective, principal investment strategies and principal risks. The following risks apply to both Funds.
 
Bank Loan Risk – A Fund’s investments in assignments of secured and unsecured bank loans may create substantial risk. In making investments in such loans, which are made by banks or other financial intermediaries to borrowers, a Fund will depend primarily upon the creditworthiness of the borrower, whose financial condition may be troubled or highly leveraged, for payment of principal and interest. If a Fund does not receive scheduled interest or principal payments on such indebtedness, such Fund’s share price could be adversely affected. A Fund may invest in loans that are rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or are unrated, and may invest in loans of any credit quality, including “distressed” companies with respect to which there is a substantial risk of losing the entire amount invested. In addition, certain bank loans in which a Fund may invest may be illiquid and, therefore, difficult to value and/or sell at a price that is beneficial to the Funds. A Fund, as a participant in a loan, has no direct claim on the loan and would be a creditor of the lender, and not the borrower, in the event of a borrower’s insolvency or default. Transactions in many loans settle on a delayed basis, and a Fund may not receive the proceeds from the sale of a loan for a substantial period after the sale (i.e., more than seven days after the sale). As a result, sale proceeds related to the sale of loans may not be available to make additional investments or to meet a Fund’s redemption obligations until potentially a substantial period after the sale of the loans. In addition, loans are not registered under the federal securities laws like stocks and bonds, so investors in loans have less protection against improper practices than investors in registered securities.
 
Credit Risk – A company may not be able to repay its debt. The Funds invest primarily in “high yield” securities and loans (i.e., rated below Baa3 or BBB- by one or more nationally recognized statistical rating organizations or are unrated but are of comparable credit quality to obligations rated below investment-grade). High yield securities and loans have greater credit risk than more highly rated debt obligations and have a greater possibility that an adverse change in the financial condition of the issuer or the economy may impair the ability of the issuer to make payments of principal and interest.
 
 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Bankruptcy and similar laws applicable to issuers of the high yield securities and loans may also limit the amount of a Fund’s recovery if the issuer becomes insolvent. High yield securities and loans have historically experienced greater default rates than has been the case for investment-grade securities.
 
High Yield Risk – Bonds and loans rated below BBB by S&P or Baa by Moody’s (commonly referred to as “junk bonds or loans”) typically carry higher coupon rates than investment grade bonds, but also are described as speculative by both S&P and Moody’s and may be subject to greater market price fluctuations, less liquidity and greater risk of income or principal including greater possibility of default and bankruptcy of the issuer of such securities than more highly rated bonds and loans. Lower-rated bonds and loans also are more likely to be sensitive to adverse economic or company developments and more subject to price fluctuations in response to changes in interest rates. The market for lower-rated debt issues generally is thinner and less active than that for higher quality securities, which may limit a Fund’s ability to sell such securities at fair value in response to changes in the economy or financial markets. During periods of economic downturn or rising interest rates, highly leveraged issuers of lower-rated securities may experience financial stress which could adversely affect their ability to make payments of interest and principal and increase the possibility of default.
 
Interest Rate Risk – Bond prices generally rise when interest rates decline and decline when interest rates rise. The longer the duration of a bond, the more a change in interest rates affects the bond’s price. Short-term and long-term interest rates may not move the same amount and may not move in the same direction. It is likely there will be less governmental action in the near future to maintain low interest rates, or that governmental actions will be less effective in maintaining low interest rates. The negative impact on fixed income securities from the resulting rate increases for that and other reasons could be swift and significant, including falling market values and reduced liquidity. Substantial redemptions from bond and other income funds may worsen that impact. Other types of securities also may be adversely affected from an increase in interest rates.
 
Investment Risk – The Funds invest primarily in debt obligations issued by non-investment grade companies that may have significant risks as a result of business, financial, market or legal uncertainties. There can be no assurance that the Advisor will correctly evaluate the nature and magnitude of the various factors that could affect the value of, and return on, a Fund’s investments. Prices of the investments held by the Funds may be volatile, and a variety of other factors that are inherently difficult to predict, such as domestic or international economic and political developments, may significantly affect the results of a Fund’s activities and the value of its investments.
 
 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

Liquidity Risk – Low or lack of trading volume may make it difficult to sell securities held by the Funds at quoted market prices. The Funds’ investments may at any time consist of significant amounts of securities that are thinly traded or for which no market exists. For example, the investments held by a Fund may not be liquid in all circumstances so that, in volatile markets, the Advisor may not be able to close out a position without incurring a loss. The foregoing risks may be accentuated when the Funds are required to liquidate positions to meet withdrawal requests. Additionally, floating rate loans generally are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, may trade infrequently, and their value may be impaired when the Funds need to liquidate such loans. High yield bonds and loans generally trade only in the over-the-counter market rather than on an organized exchange and may be more difficult to purchase or sell at a fair price, which could have a negative impact on a Fund’s performance.
 
Market Risk – The prices of some or all of the securities in which the Funds invest may decline for a number of reasons, including in response to economic developments and perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers. There can be no assurance that what is perceived as an investment opportunity will not, in fact, result in substantial losses. There is more risk that prices will go down for investors investing over short time horizons.
 
Rule 144A Securities Risk – Rule 144A securities are purchased in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act. Rule 144A securities may only be sold to qualified institutional buyers, such as the Funds. The market for Rule 144A securities typically is less active than the market for public securities. Rule 144A securities carry the risk that the trading market may not continue and the Funds might be unable to dispose of these securities promptly or at reasonable prices and might thereby experience difficulty satisfying redemption requirements.
 

 
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SHENKMAN CAPITAL FUNDS

APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

At a meeting held on December 5-6, 2018, the Board (which is comprised of five persons, all of whom are Independent Trustees as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended), considered and approved, for another annual term, the continuance of the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Advisors Series Trust (the “Trust”) and Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) on behalf of the Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund (the “Short Duration Fund”) and the Shenkman Capital Floating Rate High Income Fund (the “Floating Rate Fund”) (each, a “Fund,” and together, the “Funds”).  At this meeting, and at a prior meeting held on October 17-18, 2018, the Board received and reviewed substantial information regarding the Funds, the Advisor, and the services provided by the Advisor to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement.  This information, together with the information provided to the Board throughout the course of the year, formed the primary (but not exclusive) basis for the Board’s determinations.  Below is a summary of the factors considered by the Board and the conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement:
 
 
1.
THE NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED AND TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ADVISOR UNDER THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT.  The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of the Advisor’s overall services provided to the Funds, as well as its specific responsibilities in all aspects of day-to-day investment management of the Funds. The Board considered the qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the portfolio managers, as well as the responsibilities of other key personnel of the Advisor involved in the day-to-day activities of the Funds.  The Board also considered the resources and compliance structure of the Advisor, including information regarding its compliance program, its chief compliance officer and the Advisor’s compliance record, as well as the Advisor’s cybersecurity program and business continuity plan.  The Board also considered the prior relationship between the Advisor and the Trust, as well as the Board’s knowledge of the Advisor’s operations, and noted that during the course of the prior year they had met with the Advisor in person to discuss the Funds’ performance and investment outlook as well as various marketing and compliance topics, including the Advisor’s risk management process.  The Board concluded that the Advisor had the quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures essential to performing its duties under the Advisory Agreement and that the nature, overall quality and extent of such management services are satisfactory.

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

 
2.
THE FUNDS’ HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE AND THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE ADVISOR.  In assessing the quality of the portfolio management delivered by the Advisor, the Board reviewed the performance of each Fund as of July 31, 2018 on both an absolute basis and in comparison to its peer funds utilizing Morningstar classifications and appropriate securities benchmarks.  While the Board considered both short-term and long-term performance, it placed greater emphasis on longer term performance.  The Board also took into account that each Fund’s track record is measured as of a specific date, and that track records can vary as of different measurement dates. Therefore, in reviewing each Fund’s performance, the Trustees also considered the broader perspective of the Fund’s performance over varying time periods, the market conditions experienced during the periods under review, as well as the outlook for the Fund going forward in light of expected market conditions. When reviewing each Fund’s performance against the comparative peer group universe, the Board took into account that the investment objectives and strategies of each Fund may differ significantly from funds in its peer universe.  The Trustees also discussed with the Advisor and considered that certain periods of underperformance may be transitory while other periods of underperformance may be reflective of broader issues that may warrant consideration of corrective action. The Board therefore took into account the Advisor’s views as to the reasons for each Fund’s relative performance against peers and benchmarks over various time periods and its future outlook for each Fund. In considering each Fund’s performance, the Trustees placed greater emphasis on performance against peers as opposed to the unmanaged benchmark indices.
     
   
Short Duration Fund: The Board noted that the Fund’s performance, with regard to its Morningstar comparative universe, was above its peer group median for the one-year period and below its peer group median for the three-year, five-year and since inception periods.
     
   
The Board reviewed the performance of the Fund against broad-based securities market benchmarks.
     
   
The Board also considered any differences in performance between the Advisor’s similarly managed accounts and the performance of the Fund, noting that the Fund had outperformed the similarly managed accounts for all relevant periods.
     
   
Floating Rate Fund: The Board noted that the Fund’s performance, with regard to its Morningstar comparative universe, was above its peer group median for the one-year period, in line with its peer group

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
median for the three-year period and slightly below its peer group median for the since inception period.
     
   
The Board reviewed the performance of the Fund against broad-based securities market benchmarks.
     
   
The Board also considered any differences in performance between similarly managed accounts and the performance of the Fund, noting that the Fund underperformed the similarly managed accounts for the one-year period and outperformed for the three-year period.
     
 
3.
THE COSTS OF THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ADVISOR AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE ADVISOR’S FEE UNDER THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT.  In considering each Fund’s advisory fee and total fees and expenses, the Board reviewed comparisons to the peer funds and the Advisor’s similarly managed separate accounts for other types of clients, as well as all expense waivers and reimbursements.  When reviewing fees charged to other separately managed accounts, the Board took into account the type of account and the differences in the management of that account that might be germane to the difference, if any, in the fees charged to such accounts.
     
   
Short Duration Fund: The Board noted that the Advisor had contractually agreed to maintain annual expense ratios for the Fund of 1.00% for Class A shares, 1.75% for Class C shares, 0.75% for Class F shares, and 0.65% for Institutional Class shares (the “Expense Caps”).  The Board noted that the Fund’s total expense ratios, with regard to the Institutional Class shares and Class F shares were below the peer group median and average, the Class A shares were above the peer group median and below the peer group average, and the Class C shares were above the peer group median and average.  Additionally, the Board noted that when the Fund’s peer group was adjusted to include only funds with similar asset sizes, the Fund’s total expense ratios, with regard to the Institutional Class shares and Class F shares were below the peer group median and average and the Class A shares and Class C shares were above the peer group median and average.  The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual advisory fee was below its peer group median and average, and that the contractual advisory fee was equal to the peer group median and slightly below the average when the Fund’s peer group was adjusted to include only funds with similar asset sizes.  The Board also considered that after advisory fee waivers and the payment of Fund expenses necessary to maintain the Expense Caps, the advisory fees received by the Advisor from the Fund were below the peer group median and average.  The Board also took into consideration the services the Advisor provides to its similarly

 
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March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

   
managed account clients, comparing the fees charged for those management services to the management fees charged to the Fund.  The Board found that the management fees charged to the Fund were generally within the range of the fees charged to the Advisor’s similarly managed account clients and that to the extent fees charged to the Fund were higher than for similarly managed accounts, it was largely a reflection of the nature of the client and services provided.
     
   
Floating Rate Fund:  The Board noted that the Advisor had contractually agreed to maintain annual expense ratios for the Fund of 0.54% for Institutional Class shares and 0.64% for Class F shares (the “Expense Caps”) and that the Fund’s Class A and Class C shares were not active.  The Board noted that the Fund’s total expense ratios for Institutional Class shares and Class F shares were below the peer group median and average.  Additionally, the Board noted that when the Fund’s peer group was adjusted to include only funds with similar asset sizes, the Fund’s total expense ratios for the Institutional Class shares and Class F shares were below the peer group median and average.  The Board noted that the Fund’s contractual advisory fee was below its peer group median and average and below the peer group median and average when the Fund’s peer group was adjusted to include only funds with similar asset sizes.  The Board also considered that after advisory fee waivers and the payment of Fund expenses necessary to maintain the Expense Caps, the advisory fees received by the Advisor from the Fund were significantly below the peer group median and average. The Board also took into consideration the services the Advisor provides to its similarly managed account clients, comparing the fees charged for those management services to the management fees charged to the Fund.  The Board found that the management fees charged to the Fund were generally within the range of the fees charged to the Advisor’s similarly managed account clients and that to the extent fees charged to the Fund were higher than for similarly managed accounts, it was largely a reflection of the nature of the client and services provided.
     
   
The Board determined that it would continue to monitor the appropriateness of the advisory fees for the Funds and concluded that, at this time, the fees to be paid to the Adviser were fair and reasonable.
     
 
4.
ECONOMIES OF SCALE.  The Board also considered whether economies of scale were being realized by the Advisor that should be shared with shareholders.  The Board further noted that the Advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its advisory fees or reimburse Fund expenses so that the Funds do not exceed the specified Expense Caps.  The Board noted that at current asset levels, it did not appear that there

 
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APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT – Continued
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were additional significant economies of scale being realized by the Advisor that should be shared with shareholders and concluded that it would continue to monitor economies of scale in the future as circumstances changed and assuming asset levels continued to increase.
     
 
5.
THE PROFITS TO BE REALIZED BY THE ADVISOR AND ITS AFFILIATES FROM THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FUNDS.  The Board reviewed the Advisor’s financial information and took into account both the direct benefits and the indirect benefits to the Advisor from advising the Funds.  The Board considered the profitability to the Advisor from its relationship with the Funds and considered any additional benefits derived by the Advisor from its relationship with the Funds, such as Rule 12b-1 fees and shareholder servicing plan fees received from the Class A and Class C shares of the Short Duration Fund.  The Board also considered that the Funds do not generate “soft dollar” benefits that may be used by the Advisor in exchange for Fund brokerage.  The Board also reviewed information indicating that Fund shareholders may also have separate accounts with the Advisor but that the Advisor would refund advisory fees charged at the Fund-level to the similarly managed accounts, and therefore the Advisor was not receiving additional fall-out benefits from these relationships.  After such review, the Board determined that the profitability to the Advisor with respect to the Advisory Agreement was not excessive, and that the Advisor had maintained adequate profit levels to support the services it provides to the Funds.

No single factor was determinative of the Board’s decision to approve the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Short Duration Fund and the Floating Rate Fund, but rather the Board based its determination on the total combination of information available to them.  Based on a consideration of all the factors in their totality, the Board determined that the advisory arrangement with the Advisor, including the advisory fees, was fair and reasonable.  The Board therefore determined that the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for the Short Duration Fund and the Floating Rate Fund would be in the best interest of each Fund and its shareholders.
 


 
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
March 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

How to Obtain a Copy of the Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562) or on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
How to Obtain a Copy of the Funds’ Proxy Voting Records for the 12-Month Period Ended June 30
 
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562). Furthermore, you can obtain the Funds’ proxy voting records on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Quarterly Filings on Form N-Q
 
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090. Information included in the Funds’ Form N-Q is also available, upon request, by calling 1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562).
 
Trustees and Officers
 
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes information about the Funds’ Trustees and Officers and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562) or by visiting the Funds’ website at https://www.shenkmancapital.com.
 
Householding
 
In an effort to decrease costs, the Funds intend to reduce the number of duplicate prospectuses, annual and semi-annual reports, proxy statements and other similar documents you receive by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shared by two or more accounts and to shareholders the Transfer Agent reasonably believes are from the same family or household.  Once implemented, if you would like to discontinue householding for your accounts, please call toll-free at 1-855-SHENKMAN (1-855-743-6562) to request individual copies of these documents.  Once the Transfer Agent receives notice to stop householding, the Transfer Agent will begin sending individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.  This policy does not apply to account statements.
 

 
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PRIVACY NOTICE


The Funds collect non-public information about you from the following sources:
 
 Information we receive about you on applications or other forms;
 
 Information you give us orally; and/or
 
 Information about your transactions with us or others.
 
We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our customers or former customers without the customer’s authorization, except as permitted by law or in response to inquiries from governmental authorities.  We may share information with affiliated and unaffiliated third parties with whom we have contracts for servicing the Funds.  We will provide unaffiliated third parties with only the information necessary to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to guard your non-public personal information and require third parties to treat your personal information with the same high degree of confidentiality.
 
In the event that you hold shares of the Funds through a financial intermediary, including, but not limited to, a broker-dealer, bank, or trust company, the privacy policy of your financial intermediary would govern how your non-public personal information would be shared by those entities with unaffiliated third parties.
 

 

 



 

 

 
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Adviser
Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.
461 Fifth Avenue, 22nd Floor
New York, NY  10017

Distributor
Quasar Distributors, LLC
777 East Wisconsin Avenue, 6th Floor
Milwaukee, WI  53202

Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI  53202
(855) 743-6562

Custodian
U.S. Bank N.A.
1555 North River Center Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI  53212

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
Two Liberty Place
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900
Philadelphia, PA  19102

Legal Counsel
Schiff Hardin LLP
666 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1700
New York, NY  10103







This report is intended for shareholders of the Funds and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
 
Past performance results shown in this report should not be considered a representation of future performance.  Share price and returns will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Statements and other information herein are dated and are subject to change.
 

SJ-SEMI
 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

(a)
Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

(b)
Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

(a)
Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b)
Not Applicable.
 
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed‑End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)
The Registrant’s President/Chief Executive Officer/Principal Executive Officer and Vice President/Treasurer/Principal Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d‑15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

(b)
There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 13. Exhibits.

(a)
(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not Applicable.

(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c‑1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons.  Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

(4) 
Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant.  There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.

(b)
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002.  Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


(Registrant)  Advisors Series Trust 

By (Signature and Title)*          /s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman 
Jeffrey T. Rauman, President/Chief Executive Officer/
Principal Executive Officer

Date   6/5/19 



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)*         /s/ Jeffrey T. Rauman 
     Jeffrey T. Rauman, President/Chief Executive Officer/
     Principal Executive Officer

Date   6/5/19 

By (Signature and Title)*         /s/ Cheryl L. King 
     Cheryl L. King, Vice President/Treasurer/
     Principal Financial Officer

Date   6/6/19 

* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.