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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-08261

 

Madison Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

550 Science Drive, Madison, WI  53711

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)

 

Steve J. Fredricks

Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer

550 Science Drive

Madison, WI  53711

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  608-274-0300

 

Date of fiscal year end:  October 31

 

Date of reporting period:  October 31, 2023

 

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Item 1.  Report to Shareholders.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Madison Funds | October 31, 2023

 

Table of Contents  
   
  Page
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  
Period in Review 2
Allocation Funds Summary 3
Conservative Allocation Fund 3
Moderate Allocation Fund 4
Aggressive Allocation Fund 5
Diversified Income Fund 6
Tax-Free Virginia Fund 7
Tax-Free National Fund 8
High Quality Bond Fund 9
Core Bond Fund 11
Covered Call & Equity Income Fund 11
Dividend Income Fund 12
Investors Fund 13
Sustainable Equity Fund 14
Mid Cap Fund 16
Small Cap Fund 17
International Stock Fund 18
Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance 20
Portfolios of Investments  
Conservative Allocation Fund 22
Moderate Allocation Fund 23
Aggressive Allocation Fund 23
Diversified Income Fund 24
Tax-Free Virginia Fund 25
Tax-Free National Fund 26
High Quality Bond Fund 27
Core Bond Fund 28
Covered Call & Equity Income Fund 32
Dividend Income Fund 34
Investors Fund 35
Sustainable Equity Fund 36
Mid Cap Fund 37
Small Cap Fund 38
International Stock Fund 39
Financial Statements  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 40
Statements of Operations 42
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 44
Financial Highlights 52
Notes to Financial Statements 67
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 81
Discussion of Contract Renewal Process and Considerations 82
Other Information 85
Trustees and Officers 89

 

Although each fund’s name begins with the word “Madison,” the word “Madison” may be omitted in this report for simplicity when referring to any particular fund, group of funds or list of funds.

 

Nondeposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any financial institution.

 

For more complete information about Madison Funds, including charges and expenses, request a prospectus from your financial advisor or from Madison Funds, P.O. Box 219083, Kansas City, MO 64121-9083. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the funds.

 

For more current performance information, please call 1-800-877-6089 or visit our website at www.madisonfunds.com. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted within this report. Performance data shown represents past performance, past performance does not guarantee future results.

 

Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser. Portfolio holdings may have changed since the date of this report.

 

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Madison Funds | October 31, 2023

 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

 

Period In Review

 

The trailing year provided investors a much-needed respite from the savage declines of 2022, where both broad stock and bond market indexes experienced double digit drawdowns. Fears of an impending recession driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) breakneck interest rate hikes crested early in the period. Instead, investors became emboldened by the belief that the Fed would soon cease raising rates, and cuts were a distinct possibility in 2023 or early 2024. Economic growth surprised to the upside driven by a resilient labor market that helped keep consumers in a spending mood.

 

From a high-level perspective, the year appeared to be quite successful for equity investors, as the S&P 500 Index gained a pleasing +10.14%. However, from a broader point of view there were many stocks, and entire sectors, left out of the fun. The index was driven higher by a very small set of mega cap growth companies, coined the “Magnificent Seven” during their ascent. The bulk of this group saw gains of over 30% and two of the seven (NVIDA and Meta) jumped by over a staggering 200%! Stripping away the impact of these select big gainers showed a considerably less healthy broad US stock market. Both mid and smaller cap stocks were down for the period with the Russell Mid Cap Index declining -1.01% and the Russell 2000 Index falling -8.56%. Six out of the eleven S&P 500 Index sectors failed to generate a positive return over the past twelve months.

 

Bonds had a more muted performance as measured by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index return of +0.36%, yet still a very welcome development considering the continued interest rate volatility and vicious bear market of 2021-22. Rates remained volatile as investors weighed declining inflation against future Fed policy. By the end of the period, hopes of interest rate cuts around the corner were dashed by reaccelerating inflation in the late summer/early fall and an acceptance that rates would indeed need to remain higher for longer to truly quell inflation. Incongruent with the stock market, where companies deemed lower quality or more susceptible to higher rates suffered, lower quality and higher risk bonds outperformed. With recession risk being priced out of the market, interest rate spreads remained tame and the higher yields offered from riskier bonds generated more favorable returns.

 

So, while the respite from a woeful 2022 can be relished, important questions remain. Monetary policy works with notoriously long and variable lags. The Fed took rates from zero to 5.25% in less than 1.5 years, with the last hike coming in late July, meaning much of the effects of the Fed’s restrictive policy have yet to make their way into and be felt by the economy. Will a steady jobs market continue to embolden consumers? Will consumers continue to spend with admittedly low confidence and sticky inflation? Will investors continue to pay a high premium for growth stocks in a period of heightened uncertainty and elevated interest rates? Has a recession been avoided or just postponed?

 

The unquestionably good news is that over the past couple years, yield has been built back into fixed income and investors no longer need to take undue or unnecessary risk to reach for return. With high quality bonds yielding above 5%, and limited prospects for further material increases in interest rates, bonds once again offer a viable alternative to stocks. Within equities, we are firm believers that the highly uncertain economic conditions combined with the elevated valuations imbedded in the broad US equity market provides an ideal environment for risk-aware, active portfolio management.

 

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Madison Funds | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance - continued | October 31, 2023

 

Allocation Funds Summary

 

The Madison Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation, Aggressive Allocation and Diversified Income Funds invest primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the “Underlying Funds”). The funds are diversified among a number of asset classes and their allocation among Underlying Funds are based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), the funds’ investment adviser. The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:

 

·Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the funds’ aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
·Scenario analysis– historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the funds under different economic and market conditions.
·Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection. In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the funds, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action.

 

Madison Conservative Allocation Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Under normal circumstances, the Madison Conservative Allocation Fund’s total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or “ETFs”), with target allocations over time of approximately 35% equity investments and 65% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include funds advised by Madison and/or its affiliates, including other Madison Funds (the “Affiliated Underlying Funds”). Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of the Fund’s net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment1

 

 Class A Shares initial amount invested was $9,425 to reflect deduction of maximum sales charge of 5.75%

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge   % Return After Sales Charge 
   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years 
Class A   1.36%   -2.76%   1.40%   2.46%   -4.47%   -4.66%   0.21%   1.85%
Class C   0.60%   -3.51%   0.63%   1.69%   -0.40%   -3.51%   0.63%   1.69%
ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp, Govt & Mortgage Index   0.38%   -5.71%   -0.07%   0.91%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index   3.62%   -0.99%   3.10%   3.60%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

The Madison Conservative Allocation Fund (Class A at NAV) returned 1.36% for the one-year period, underperforming the Conservative Allocation Custom Index return of 3.62%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar US Allocation 15%-30% Equity category, which returned 2.22%.

 

Market returns over the past 12 months easily outpaced consensus expectations going into the period. We entered the period on the heels of substantial declines in both stocks and bonds. There was widespread belief that the economy was on the cusp of recession after being suffocated by the rapid increase in interest rates brought on by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) tightening campaign. However, as they often do, markets surprised, and rallied throughout most of the period, with a few bouts of downside along the way.

 

US stocks, as measured by the Russell 3000 Index gained 8.38%, led by a very narrow set of mega cap growth companies, the so called “Magnificent Seven”, a term brought to bear by their outsized gains amongst more modest, and often negative, returns across the rest of the broader market. Maybe more surprising was the 12.07% advance from the international MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index. Again, entering the period it appeared that the European economy was on its death bed with serious questions around energy supplies due to the war in Ukraine, but a mild winter and boost from the reopening of the Chinese economy served to ameliorate the situation. Finally, bonds were flat with the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index advancing just 0.36%, yet a satisfactory result and stemmed the pain brought on by a vicious bear market in bonds over 2021-22.

 

The Fund underperformed its blended benchmark for the period. Much of the underperformance came from the positioning that served the Fund so well during the previous 12-month period, most notably, an underweight allocation to risky assets. The Fund was underweight stocks relative to the blended benchmark, and while the cash held in-lieu of equities outperformed traditional bonds with a return of over 4% it was no match for the bigger gains in stocks. Compounding the issue was that the underweight to equites was concentrated in the international markets, which as mentioned above outpaced the US market. The other area that really helped in the prior period, but detracted this time around, was in the Fund's exposure to energy, commodities, and dividend paying stocks. Balancing out equity performance were overweight allocations to the technology sector, Japanese equities, and sizeable exposure to high quality US large cap companies. Within fixed income our preference for higher quality US Treasury and mortgage-backed securities detracted from returns, while our slightly underweight allocation to bonds was additive.

 

While it is never pleasing to underperform, we invest for the longer-term cycle and many leading indicators we follow continue to point to a weakening economy with a serious risk of recession in the near term. Market pricing and expectations are not aligned with these leading indicators. US stock valuations remain at a premium and expectations are for double-digit earnings growth in 2024. Elevated valuations and earnings expectations appear to be at odds with sticky inflation, higher interest rates, and low consumer confidence.

 

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Madison Funds | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance - continued | October 31, 2023

 

We readily admit to underappreciating the staying power of past stimulus efforts and consumers willingness to spend more despite savage inflation. However, given the status and breadth of the indicators we follow, we believe a recession has not been avoided, but postponed. As such, we believe the defensive posture we have been employing is still prudent in this highly uncertain environment.

 

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23    
Bond Funds   68.6%
Foreign Stock Funds   4.9%
Short-Term Investments   2.2%
Stock Funds   24.7%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (0.4)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23    
Madison Core Bond Fund   29.8%
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   9.7%
Madison Investors Fund   9.0%
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   8.8%
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   8.3%
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF   6.4%
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF   6.0%
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF   3.6%
Vanguard Information Technology ETF   3.2%
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF   2.4%

 

Madison Moderate Allocation Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Under normal circumstances, the Madison Moderate Allocation Fund’s total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or “ETFs”), with target allocations over time of approximately 60% equity investments and 40% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include Affiliated Underlying Funds. Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of the Fund’s net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment1

 

Class A Shares initial amount invested was $9,425 to reflect deduction of maximum sales charge of 5.75%

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge   % Return After Sales Charge 
   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years 
Class A   2.55%   -0.56%   2.66%   3.88%   -3.39%   -2.49%   1.45%   3.27%
Class C   1.79%   -1.29%   1.89%   3.10%   0.79%   -1.29%   1.89%   3.10%
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index   5.94%   2.26%   5.20%   5.43%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

  

The Madison Moderate Allocation Fund (Class A at NAV) returned 2.55% for the one-year period, underperforming its blended benchmark, the Moderate Allocation Custom Index, which returned 5.94%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Allocation 50-70% Equity category, which returned 4.21%.

 

Market returns over the past 12 months easily outpaced consensus expectations going into the period. We entered the period on the heels of substantial declines in both stocks and bonds. There was widespread belief that the economy was on the cusp of recession after being suffocated by the rapid increase in interest rates brought on by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) tightening campaign. However, as they often do, markets surprised, and rallied throughout most of the period, with a few bouts of downside along the way.

 

US stocks, as measured by the Russell 3000 Index gained 8.38%, led by a very narrow set of mega cap growth companies, the so called “Magnificent Seven”, a term brought to bear by their outsized gains amongst more modest, and often negative, returns across the rest of the broader market. Maybe more surprising was the 12.07% advance from the international MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index. Again, entering the period it appeared that the European economy was on its death bed with serious questions around energy supplies due to the war in Ukraine, but a mild winter and boost from the reopening of the Chinese economy served to ameliorate the situation. Finally, bonds were flat with the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index advancing just 0.36%, yet a satisfactory result and stemmed the pain brought on by a vicious bear market in bonds over 2021-22.

 

The Fund underperformed its blended benchmark for the period. Much of the underperformance came from the positioning that served the Fund so well during the previous 12-month period, most notably, an underweight allocation to risky assets. The Fund was underweight stocks relative to the blended benchmark, and while the cash held in-lieu of equities outperformed traditional bonds with a return of over  4% it was no match for the bigger gains in stocks. Compounding the issue was that the underweight to equites was concentrated in the international markets, which as mentioned above outpaced the US market. The other area that really helped in the prior period, but detracted this time around, was in the Fund's exposure to energy, commodities, and dividend paying stocks. Balancing out equity performance were overweight allocations to the technology sector, Japanese equities, and sizeable exposure to high quality US large cap companies. Within fixed income our preference for higher quality US Treasury and mortgage-backed securities detracted from returns, while our slightly underweight allocation to bonds was additive.

 

While it is never pleasing to underperform, we invest for the longer-term cycle and many leading indicators we follow continue to point to a weakening economy with a serious risk of recession in the near term. Market pricing and expectations are not aligned with these leading indicators. US stock valuations remain at a premium and expectations are for double-digit earnings growth in 2024. Elevated valuations and earnings expectations appear to be at odds with sticky inflation, higher interest rates, and low consumer confidence.

 

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Madison Funds | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance - continued | October 31, 2023

 

We readily admit to underappreciating the staying power of past stimulus efforts and consumers willingness to spend more despite savage inflation. However, given the status and breadth of the indicators we follow, we believe a recession has not been avoided, but postponed. As such, we believe the defensive posture we have been employing is still prudent in this highly uncertain environment.

 

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23    
Bond Funds   46.3%
Foreign Stock Funds   10.6%
Short-Term Investments   8.6%
Stock Funds   41.1%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (6.6)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23    
Madison Core Bond Fund   18.9%
Madison Investors Fund   13.1%
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF   8.9%
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   8.2%
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   6.7%
Vanguard Information Technology ETF   6.1%
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF   5.9%
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   5.0%
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF   4.2%
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF   3.7%

 

Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Under normal circumstances, the Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund’s total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and Underlying Funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or “ETFs”), with target allocations over time of approximately 80% equity investments and 20% fixed income investments. Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests may include Affiliated Underlying Funds. Generally, Madison will not invest more than 75% of the Fund’s net assets, at the time of purchase, in Affiliated Underlying Funds.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment1

 

Class A Shares initial amount invested was $9,425 to reflect deduction of maximum sales charge of 5.75%

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge%   Return After Sales Charge5 
   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years   1 Year   3 Years   5 Years   10 Years 
Class A   3.62%   1.02%   3.44%   4.87%   -2.34%   -0.96%   2.23%   4.25%
Class C   2.83%   0.24%   2.67%   4.08%   1.83%   0.24%   2.67%   4.08%
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index   7.77%   4.84%   6.77%   6.82%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

The Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund (Class A at NAV) returned 3.62% for the one-year period, underperforming its blended benchmark, the Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index, which returned 7.77%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Allocation: 70-85% Equity category, which returned 4.69%.

 

Market returns over the past 12 months easily outpaced consensus expectations going into the period. We entered the period on the heels of substantial declines in both stocks and bonds. There was widespread belief that the economy was on the cusp of recession after being suffocated by the rapid increase in interest rates brought on by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) tightening campaign. However, as they often do, markets surprised, and rallied throughout most of the period, with a few bouts of downside along the way.

 

US stocks, as measured by the Russell 3000 Index gained 8.38%, led by a very narrow set of mega cap growth companies, the so called “Magnificent Seven”, a term brought to bear by their outsized gains amongst more modest, and often negative, returns across the rest of the broader market. Maybe more surprising was the 12.07% advance

from the international MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index. Again, entering the period it appeared that the European economy was on its death bed with serious questions around energy supplies due to the war in Ukraine, but a mild winter and boost from the reopening of the Chinese economy served to ameliorate the situation. Finally, bonds were flat with the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index advancing just 0.36%, yet a satisfactory result and stemmed the pain brought on by a vicious bear market in bonds over 2021-22.

 

The Fund underperformed its blended benchmark for the period. Much of the underperformance came from the positioning that served the Fund so well during the previous 12-month period, most notably, an underweight allocation to risky assets. The Fund was underweight stocks relative to the blended benchmark, and while the cash held in-lieu of equities outperformed traditional bonds with a return of over  4% it was no match for the bigger gains in stocks. Compounding the issue was that the underweight to equites was concentrated in the international markets, which as mentioned above outpaced the US market. The other area that really helped in the prior period, but detracted this time around, was in the Fund's exposure to energy, commodities, and dividend paying stocks. Balancing out equity performance were overweight allocations to the technology sector, Japanese equities, and sizeable exposure to high quality US large cap companies. Within fixed income our preference for higher quality US Treasury and mortgage-backed securities detracted from returns, while our slightly underweight allocation to bonds was additive.

 

While it is never pleasing to underperform, we invest for the longer-term cycle and many leading indicators we follow continue to point to a weakening economy with a serious risk of recession in the near term. Market pricing and expectations are not aligned with these leading indicators. US stock valuations remain at a premium and expectations are for double-digit earnings growth in 2024. Elevated valuations and earnings expectations appear to be at odds with sticky inflation, higher interest rates, and low consumer confidence.

 

 5

 

 

Madison Funds | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance - continued | October 31, 2023

 

We readily admit to underappreciating the staying power of past stimulus efforts and consumers willingness to spend more despite savage inflation. However, given the status and breadth of the indicators we follow, we believe a recession has not been avoided, but postponed. As such, we believe the defensive posture we have been employing is still prudent in this highly uncertain environment.

 

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
Bond Funds   28.2%
Foreign Stock Funds   14.9%
Short-Term Investments   13.4%
Stock Funds   54.0%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (10.5)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
Madison Investors Fund   16.2%
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF   10.0%
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF   9.9%
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   9.2%
Madison Core Bond Fund   8.5%
Vanguard Information Technology ETF   8.1%
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF   5.0%
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF   4.8%
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF   4.2%
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bonf ETF   3.9%

 

Diversified Income Fund

 

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

On July 31, 2023, the Madison Diversified Income Fund transitioned from a fund that invests in individual stocks and bonds to a fund that invests primarily in shares of other registered investment companies, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or “ETFs”). In connection with this change, the Fund’s day-to-day portfolio management team and principal investment strategies changed, but the Fund’s investment objective will remain the same. As of the same date, the investment management fee was reduced from 0.65% to 0.20%; however, the Fund's total annual fund operating expenses remained the same.

 

Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s total net assets will be allocated among various asset classes and underlying funds, including those whose shares trade on a stock exchange (exchange traded funds or “ETFs”), with target allocations over time of approximately 60% equity investments and 40% fixed income investments. Underlying funds in which the Fund invests may include funds advised by Madison and/or its affiliates, including other Madison Funds and ETFs. Generally, Madison will not invest more than 80% of the Fund’s net assets, at the time of purchase, in affiliated underlying funds.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment

 

Class A Shares initial amount invested was $9,425 to reflect deduction of maximum sales charge of 5.75% 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge
   1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years  1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years
Class A   -1.35%   3.41%   4.92%   5.54%   -7.03%   1.38%   3.69%   4.91%
Class C   -2.14%   2.61%   4.15%   4.75%   -3.05%   2.61%   4.15%   4.75%
Custom Blended Index (50% Fixed 50% Equity)   5.29%   2.29%   5.73%   6.19%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
ICE BofA US Corp. Govt. & Mtg. Index   0.38%   -5.71%   -0.07%   0.91%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

The Madison Diversified Income Fund (Class A at NAV) returned -1.35% for the one-year period, underperforming its blended benchmark index (50% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index and 50% S&P 500® Index) which returned 5.29%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Moderate Allocation category, which returned 4.21%.

 

It was a difficult period for dividend stocks. Prior to the significant rise in interest rates over the past two plus years, rates had spent the time since the end of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 grinding down to almost zero. This had the perverse effect of sending traditional yield-based investors running to stocks from bonds to grab income via dividends. After enjoying a strong run, the relative valuation differential between dividend paying stocks and fixed income assets (bonds) is no longer favorable for dividend payers. This deterioration of relative valuation weighed on dividend stocks over the course of the past year and pressured the fund’s performance.

 

The silver lining in the bear market in bonds is that we are now back to some semblance of normalcy in the fixed income markets. Yield-seeking investors can once again find reasonable yields in traditional low-risk bond investments. In turn, during the period we took the opportunity to reallocate a sizable percentage of the stock overweight that has existed, and greatly benefited the fund’s return over the past several years, to the newfound amply yielding bond market.

 

Another notable change was the introduction of a covered call strategy to augment our high-quality dividend paying stocks. This addition provides the potential for dual positive impacts of materially increasing the fund’s overall yield and is likely to help mitigate volatility should the more challenging market and economic environment we envision come to fruition.

 

Unfortunately, we expect volatility to stick around. To us, the weight of the evidence is too great in favor of an economy slow-rolling into recession. Most measures point to the exhaustion, or near exhaustion, of the excess savings provided by the massive stimulus payments of years past. At the same time, credit card debt has risen dramatically, and student loan payments must be made once again. With a stressed consumer, we find it unlikely that companies will be able to grow revenues to the degree necessary to

 

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justify today’s lofty earnings estimates for the year ahead. Yet, equities remain priced at a premium, with the S&P 500 forward price-to-earnings ratio still hovering at nearly 18x, roughly two full multiple points above the 30-year average. In short, we don’t see value in the broad US stock market. That said, we still see value in the energy and commodities sectors where underinvestment provides continued opportunity in these now free cash flow rich companies.

 

The story is much different within bonds. On an absolute level, yields haven’t been this attractive in decades. Prior to the pandemic, investors were forced to reach for yield by sacrificing credit quality for any hint of yield. The move higher in interest rates offers an opportunity to allocate to sectors of the fixed income market that carry attractive yields without having to sacrifice credit quality. We believe one of the most attractive areas within fixed income can be found in the securitized sector, specifically Agency and non-Agency mortgage-backed securities. Mortgages offer the inherent credit quality of the US Government while simultaneously providing additional yield compared to duration equivalent Treasuries.

 

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Asset Backed Securities   0.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations*   0.0%
Common Stocks   2.9%
Investment Companies   96.6%
Mortgage Backed Securities*   0.0%
Short-Term Investments   2.1%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (1.7)%

 

*less than 0.05%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Madison Covered Call ETF   25.5%
Madison Dividend Value ETF   19.5%
Madison Short-Term Strategic Income ETF   19.2%
Madison Aggregate Bond ETF   15.2%
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   9.9%
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF   6.4%
Global X MLP ETF   1.0%
CME Group, Inc.   0.2%
EOG Resources, Inc.   0.2%
Comcast Corp., Class A   0.2%

  

Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds that are exempt from federal and state income tax for residents of Virginia. These securities may be issued by state governments, their political subdivisions (for example, cities and counties) and public authorities (for example, school districts and housing authorities). The Fund may also invest in bonds that, under federal law, are exempt from federal and state income taxation, such as bonds issued by the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. The Fund invests in intermediate and long-term bonds having average, aggregate maturities (at the portfolio level) of 7 to 15 years.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge    
   1 Year  3 Years  5 Years   10 Years 
Class Y   0.56%   -3.24%   0.16%   1.09% 
ICE BofA 1-22 Yr US Municipal Securities Index   2.39%   -1.87%   1.22%   1.99% 

 

The Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund (Class Y) returned 0.56% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the ICE BofA 1-22 Yr US Municipal Securities Index which returned 2.39%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Municipal Single State Intermediate category, which returned 0.88% for the period.

 

The Fund’s relative performance is attributable to yield curve positioning, sector allocation, coupon structure and the overall credit profile of the individual holdings. The Fund has consistently been positioned with a shorter overall maturity structure than the index which was additive to performance except for the fourth quarter of 2022 when the market posted a large positive return. Coupon structure was detractive to performance as interest rates increased due to high inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle to contain it. Specifically, municipal bonds with 3% and 4% coupon rates traded at a discount to par which accelerated book losses due to the Di Minimis tax rule which treats the discount accretion as ordinary income. This was the main driver for the underperformance in the Fund. In addition, the Fund’s “up in quality” bias was detractive to performance as lower quality bonds enhanced overall yield and benefited from tightening spreads leading to price appreciation.

 

Yield curve positioning was detractive to performance as the combination of lower coupon longer maturity bonds underperformed in a rising rate environment. In addition, the Fund under yielded the benchmark throughout the timeframe as state-specific Virginia bonds inherently yield less than the general market index.

 

Credit quality in the municipal bond market continued to be a bright spot in the midst of rising interest rates. The unexpectedly resilient economy has bolstered tax revenues with many states reporting record “rainy day” fund balances to offset leaner times that are sure to come at some point in the business cycle. Outside of the health care and higher education sectors, most municipal finances seem to be in pretty good shape. However, we will keep a close eye on any slowing economic trends and the increased borrowing costs that could lead to tighter state and local budgets. Specific to Viginia, the commonwealth continues to garner a top-tier AAA rating by all the independent rating agencies and enjoys a strong and diverse economy.

 

The outlook for the municipal bond market seems to be trending in a positive direction. Although we were surprised by the upside volatility in interest rates over the summer months of 2023, we believe that most of the interest rate increases are in the rearview mirror. Inflation has come down considerably and the labor market, although very

 

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strong, is showing signs of moving lower. Generationally high borrowing rates and a broad lending pullback are typical signs of a slowing economy. Municipal bonds typically outperform corporates in a slowing economy as tax revenues and essential service fees are more predictable streams of revenue than pullbacks in consumer spending.

 

In general, we believe it is prudent to be conservatively positioned in a volatile interest rate environment. We are cognizant of the fact that when the Fed pivots, rates will move lower rather quickly but “the higher for longer” mantra will provide windows of opportunity to add longer maturities and lock in higher yields as economic conditions evolve.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Airport   3.7%
Development   11.2%
Education   8.2%
Facilities   9.9%
General Obligation   40.0%
Medical   1.6%
Multifamily Housing   1.0%
Power   4.8%
Transportation   9.9%
Water   8.1%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   1.6%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, 5.0%, 6/1/30   4.7%
Arlington County, 5.0%, 8/15/30   3.7%
James City County Economic Development Authority, 5.0%, 6/15/30   3.2%
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue, 5.0%, 10/1/43   2.9%
Norfolk, 5.0%, 8/1/47   2.9%
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, 5.0%, 7/1/42   2.9%
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, 4.0%, 12/1/37   2.8%
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, 5.0%, 6/15/26   2.8%
Poquoson, 4.0%, 2/15/29   2.6%
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, 5.0%, 10/1/35   2.6%

 

Madison Tax-Free National Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Tax-Free National Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in municipal bonds that are exempt from federal income taxes. These securities may be issued by state governments, their political subdivisions (for example, cities and counties) and public authorities (for example, school districts and housing authorities). The Fund may also invest in bonds that, under federal law, are exempt from federal and state income taxation, such as bonds issued by the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. The Fund invests in intermediate and long-term bonds having average, aggregate maturities (at the portfolio level) of 7 to 15 years. The primary difference between this Fund and the Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund is that the Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund will invest in bonds that are exempt from federal and state income tax for residents of Virginia, while this Fund will invest in bonds that are exempt from federal income tax.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge   
   1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years
Class Y   1.06%   -2.50%   0.72%   1.54%
ICE BofA 1-22 Yr US Municipal Securities Index   2.39%   -1.87%   1.22%   1.99%

 

The Madison Tax-Free National Fund (Class Y) returned 1.06% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the ICE BofA 1-22 Yr US Municipal Securities Index which returned 2.39%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Municipal National Intermediate category, which returned 2.41%.

 

The Fund’s relative performance is attributable to yield curve positioning, sector allocation, coupon structure and the overall credit profile of the individual holdings. The Fund has consistently been positioned with a shorter overall maturity structure than the index which was additive to performance except for the fourth quarter of 2022 when the market posted a large positive return. Coupon structure was detractive to performance as interest rates increased due to high inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle to contain it. Specifically, municipal bonds with 3% and 4% coupon rates traded at a discount to par which accelerated book losses due to the Di Minimis tax rule which treats the discount accretion as ordinary income. In addition, the Fund’s “up in quality” bias was detractive to performance as lower quality bonds enhanced overall yield and benefited from tightening spreads leading to price appreciation.

 

Yield curve positioning was neutral to performance as the uncharacteristically flat municipal yield curve, and at times, inverted curve provided outsized income in the shorter tenors of the curve versus duration risk with little or no additional yield for longer maturities. Finally, even with a relatively shorter duration posture versus the index, the Fund was able to capture a similar portfolio yield as the benchmark.

 

Credit quality in the municipal bond market continued to be a bright spot in the midst of rising interest rates. The unexpectedly resilient economy has bolstered tax revenues with many states reporting record “rainy day” fund balances to offset leaner times that are sure to come at some point in the business cycle. Outside of the health care and higher education sectors, most municipal finances seem to be in pretty good shape. However, we will keep a close eye on any slowing economic trends and the increased borrowing costs that could lead to tighter state and local budgets.

 

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The outlook for the municipal bond market seems to be trending in a positive direction. Although we were surprised by the upside volatility in interest rates over the summer months of 2023, we believe that most of the interest rate increases are in the rearview mirror. Inflation has come down considerably and the labor market, although very strong, is showing signs of moving lower. Generationally high borrowing rates and a broad lending pullback are typical signs of a slowing economy. Municipal bonds typically outperform corporates in a slowing economy as tax revenues and essential service fees are more predictable streams of revenue than pullbacks in consumer spending.

 

In general, we believe it is prudent to be conservatively positioned in a volatile interest rate environment. We are cognizant of the fact that when the Fed pivots, rates will move lower rather quickly but “the higher for longer” mantra will provide windows of opportunity to add longer maturities and lock in higher yields as economic conditions evolve.

 

STATE ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Alabama   5.6%
Arkansas   1.0%
California   0.7%
Colorado   3.8%
Florida   2.1%
Georgia   2.4%
Hawaii   2.6%
Idaho   2.9%
Illinois   10.7%
Indiana   6.2%
Kansas   1.3%
Kentucky   2.6%
Louisiana   0.9%
Michigan   3.2%
Mississippi   2.9%
Montana   1.8%
Nebraska   1.7%
New Jersey   4.0%
New Mexico   1.1%
New York   3.9%
Oklahoma   4.0%
Pennsylvania   5.6%
Texas   6.8%
Utah   3.2%
Virginia   6.1%
Washington   1.2%
West Virginia   2.7%
Wisconsin   7.2%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   1.8%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Mobile County, 5.0%, 2/1/39   3.7%
Cook County School District No. 111 Burbank, 5.0%, 12/1/35   3.3%
Austin, 5.0%, 9/1/26   3.3%
City of Burlington WI, 4.0%, 4/1/36   3.2%
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment District, Tax Allocation, 5.0%, 2/1/26   3.0%
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, 5.0%, 3/1/34   2.9%
Medical Center Educational Building Corp., 5.0%, 6/1/30   2.9%
Southampton County Industrial Development Authority, 5.0%, 6/1/35   2.7%
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, 5.0%, 7/1/37   2.7%
Du Page County School District No. 45, 4.0%, 1/1/26   2.7%

 

High Quality Bond Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison High Quality Bond Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective through diversified investments in a broad range of corporate debt securities, obligations of the US Government and its agencies, and money market instruments. In seeking to achieve the Fund’s goals, the Fund’s management will (1) shorten or lengthen the dollar weighted average maturity of the Fund based on its anticipation of the movement of interest rates (the dollar weighted average maturity is expected to be ten years or less), and (2) monitor the yields of the various bonds that satisfy the Fund’s investment guidelines to determine the best combination of yield, credit risk and diversification for the Fund. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in higher quality bond issues and, therefore, intends to maintain an overall portfolio quality rating of A by Standard & Poor’s and/or A2 by Moody’s.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge   
   1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years  Since
Inception
02/28/2022
Class Y   1.92%   -2.83%   0.33%   0.46%   - 
Class I   2.00%   -    -    -    -4.56%
Bloomberg US Intermediate Gov’t Credit A+ Bond Index   1.83%   -3.09%   0.78%   0.95%   -6.05%

  

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The Madison High Quality Bond Fund (Class Y) returned 1.92% for the one-year period, outperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg US Intermediate Government/Credit A+ Bond Index, which returned 1.83%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Short-Term Bond category, which returned 3.90%.

 

The past 12 months provided little respite for the bond investors. After a challenging first half featuring a volatile rate environment and credit concerns in the financial sector, the fiscal year closed out with a rapid move to yield levels not seen in over fifteen years providing few places to hide. Though this has been a truly challenging period for fixed income investors, the welcomed silver lining may be how the current environment sets up for favorable bond returns going forward now that the ‘income’ component has at long last returned to the fixed income markets.

 

The Fed Remains Engaged

 

The Fed (Federal Reserve) stayed true to their word and reiterated that their restrictive policy stance would remain in place until significant headway is made lowering inflationary pressures. Interest rates marched higher as economic data releases remained surprisingly strong in the face of meaningfully higher mortgage rates, rising energy costs, and faltering consumer confidence. As we begin the final months of 2023, we are likely approaching the end of a historic, nearly two-year, monetary tightening campaign yet lower interest rates may still be some time away.

 

The Fed met twice, in July and September, and raised the Fed Funds Rate by 25 bps at the July meeting and then paused at the September meeting, perhaps marking the final rate hike in this cycle. The ‘pause’ marks a change in the Fed’s policy normalization campaign, acknowledging that the final hikes may be at hand. Interestingly, both the formal policy statement and subsequent speeches stressed that additional hikes are possible and rate cuts remain a distant possibility, strongly reiterating the ‘higher for longer’ message.

 

Importantly, Fed members indicated that fewer interest rate cuts will be needed in 2024 and 2025. The policy rate is expected to be 5.125% at the end of 2024 and 3.875% at the end of 2025, both 0.50% higher than what was expected in June. This shift in expectations by the Fed helped push intermediate and long bond yields higher testing levels not seen for nearly a decade.

 

Focus Remains on Fundamentals

 

The Fed’s top priority remains inflation, and while progress has been achieved the Fed’s desired target of 2% remains a distant goal. The latest reading on the Core US Personal Consumption Expenditure Pricing Index fell to 3.9%, slightly lower than the last reading of 4.3%. Clearly, some progress has been made on the inflation front but not enough to satisfy Fed members. The US economy has remained surprising strong despite higher interest rates, rising energy prices, and falling consumer savings rates. Stable labor markets and resilient consumers give the Fed additional runway to maintain restrictive monetary policy while battling inflation pressures.

 

A clear risk to the Fed’s policy outlook would be sharp declines in economic growth while inflation pressures persist. Resultingly, economic data will remain scrutinized as the lagged impact of Fed rate hikes work through the system. While we are skeptical of the Fed’s ability to navigate a ‘soft landing’ we do expect growth to gradually decline as consumers feel the impact of higher interest rates and price levels. As investors embrace the possibility of an economic ‘soft landing,’ risk-based market indicators including credit spreads have performed well. Lower probability of a recession translates in reduced corporate bond credit spreads. Lower quality sectors such as high yield and BBB-rated corporate bonds have performed the best relative to Treasuries so far this year.

 

Performance and Positioning

 

In response to the Fed’s continued rate tightening campaign, yields moved higher over the period. However, those same higher yield contributed meaningful yield to total returns helping provide welcome positive returns over the period. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023, the Madison High Quality Bond Fund outperformed the benchmark by 29 basis points, returning 2.12% (gross of fees) versus the Bloomberg US Intermediate Government/Credit A+ Bond Index return of 1.83%.

 

Conservative duration positioning was additive to returns to performance over the course of the period as interest rates moved sharply higher in response to the Fed’s continued tightening campaign in the face of stubborn inflation measures. Sector/quality was additive to performance during the period as credit spreads narrowed following the financial sector concerns easing mid-year. Portfolio yield/income proved to be slightly additive to performance as higher yields contributed positively to performance. The meaningful flattening in the yield curve detracted slightly from performance as yields on shorter maturities rose more than yields on longer maturities. Security selection detracted slightly for returns as risk premiums on high quality names narrowed slightly less than lower quality issues and the portfolio maintained its high-quality bias.

 

Our conservative approach to portfolio construction remains in place while we look for opportunities to extend portfolio maturities. Conservative duration positioning continues to contribute positive relative performance as interest rates adjust higher. Higher market yields have allowed the strategy to add meaningful long-term yield and we anticipate being able to continue adding to these positions in the months ahead. The past 12 months continues to reinforce the need for portfolio diversification and has rewarded those who have maintained exposure to high quality fixed income within their overall portfolio allocation. With meaningful yield returning to fixed income assets, we are optimistic about the future prospects for bond investors.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   2.6%
Consumer Discretionary   1.9%
Consumer Staples   5.6%
Fannie Mae   10.1%
Financials   20.1%
Health Care   1.3%
Industrials   3.5%
Information Technology   1.3%
Short-Term Investments   5.3%
U.S. Treasury Notes   50.8%
Utilities   0.8%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (3.3)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.125%, 4/24/26   4.4%
Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.750%, 10/8/27   3.2%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.250%, 11/15/24   3.2%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.125%, 5/15/25   3.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 11/30/29   3.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 12/31/29   3.1%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.625%, 5/15/26   3.0%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.500%, 8/15/26   3.0%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.250%, 11/15/27   3.0%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.375%, 8/15/24   2.7%

 

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Core Bond Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Under normal market conditions, the Madison Core Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. To keep current income relatively stable and to limit share price volatility, the Fund emphasizes investment grade securities and maintains an intermediate (typically 3-7 year) average portfolio duration, with the goal of being between 85-115% of the market benchmark duration. The Fund strives to add incremental return to the portfolio by making strategic decisions related to credit risk, sector exposure and yield curve positioning. The Fund may invest in corporate debt securities, US Government debt securities, foreign government debt securities, non-rated debt securities, and asset-backed, mortgage-backed, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

    % Return Without Sales Charge    % Return After Sales Charge 
                        Since
Inception
    Since
Inception
                     
    1 Year    3 Years    5 Years    10 Years    2/26/2021    2/28/2022    1 Year    3 Years    5 Years    10 Years 
Class A   0.07%   -5.36%   0.02%   0.71%   -    -    -4.46%   -6.81%   -0.90%   0.25%
Class Y   0.32%   -5.04%   0.31%   0.98%   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Class I   0.42%   -    -    -    -5.51%   -    -    -    -    - 
Class R6   0.50%   -    -    -    -    -11.78%   -    -    -    - 
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index   0.36%   -5.57%   -0.06%   0.88%   -5.87%   -12.58%   NA    NA     NA     NA 

 

The Madison Core Bond Fund (Class Y) returned 0.32% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, which returned 0.36%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond category, which returned 0.43%.

 

The primary drivers of fund performance versus the benchmark was overweight to higher coupon agency mortgage-backed securities and an overweight to asset-backed securities. Performance was also positively impacted by a yield advantage over the benchmark which averaged 25 basis points (bps) during the last year. The yield advantage has increased over the past year given the additional non-Treasury allocations and steepening of the yield curve.

 

Looking at the securitized sector, the Fund owned fewer low coupon agency mortgage-backed securities which benefited performance. Mortgages underperformed other sectors due to the impact from the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) quantitative tightening program and banks reducing purchases given liquidity concerns. Additionally, higher interest rate volatility pressured mortgage spreads throughout the last year. The Fund added to its asset-backed securities holdings as valuations improved given concerns about the health of the consumer.

 

Finally, the Fund's performance was helped by having relatively less duration within the 20 and 30-year part of the yield curve versus the benchmark. Since October 2022, the yield curve has steepened with the two-year, ten-year, and thirty-year Treasury yields increased 61, 88 and 93 basis points, respectively.

 

In the coming year, the Fund will continue to reduce exposure in corporate bonds given the uncertain economic outlook. The Fund will also continue to allocate towards agency mortgage-backed securities given attractive valuations and will further shift its corporate bond exposure into financials versus industrials given better relative valuations.

 

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Asset Backed Securities   6.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   5.2%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   3.1%
Corporate Notes and Bonds   28.0%
Foreign Corporate Bonds   3.2%
Mortgage Backed Securities   29.0%
Short-Term Investments   1.6%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations   24.0%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (0.2)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 5/15/28   3.0%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.250%, 11/15/25   2.7%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 2/15/29   2.7%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.375%, 5/15/27   2.5%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.0%, 2/29/28   2.4%
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.750%, 8/15/41   1.9%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500%, 1/1/52   1.6%
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250%, 5/15/41   1.5%
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.875%, 11/30/29   1.2%
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.625%, 2/15/27   1.2%

 

Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund invests, under normal market conditions, primarily in common stocks of large- and mid-capitalization companies that are, in the view of the Fund’s investment adviser, selling at a reasonable price in relation to their long-term earnings growth rates. The portfolio managers will allocate the Fund’s assets among stocks in sectors of the economy based upon their views on forward earnings growth rates, adjusted to reflect their views on economic and market conditions and sector risk factors. The Fund will seek to generate current earnings from option premiums by writing (selling) covered call options on a substantial portion of its portfolio securities. The extent of option writing activity will depend upon market conditions and the portfolio managers’ ongoing assessment of the attractiveness of writing call options on the Fund’s stock holdings. In addition to providing income, covered call writing helps to reduce the volatility (and risk profile) of the Fund by providing downside protection.

 

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PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge
   1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10 Years  Since
Inception
02/28/2022
  1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
Class A   7.18%   12.96%   9.39%   6.94%   -    1.03%   10.73%   8.10%   6.31%
Class C   6.41%   12.18%   8.61%   6.16%   -    5.43%   12.18%   8.61%   6.16%
Class Y   7.49%   13.27%   9.65%   7.20%   -    -    -    -    - 
Class R6   7.71%   13.43%   9.82%   7.36%   -    -    -    -    - 
Class I   7.61%   -    -    -    10.00%   -    -    -    - 
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   -1.46%   NA    NA    NA    NA 
CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index   7.27%   8.30%   3.85%   5.43%   -2.44%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund (Class Y) returned 7.49% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark the S&P 500® return of 10.14% and outperforming its benchmark the CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite Index of 7.27%. The Fund outperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Derivative Income category, which returned 7.08%.

 

Relative to the S&P 500, sector allocation was detractive, stock selection was neutral, and the impact of cash and the options overlay was additive to results. For sector allocation, an underweight position in Technology negatively impacted performance. In terms of stock selection, there were positive results in Energy, Consumer Discretionary, Financials and Materials, which was offset by weakness in Communication Services, Utilities, Health Care and Consumer Staples. Within Energy, deepwater oil drilling company Transocean (RIG) was the most additive stock in the portfolio, and oilfield services firm Baker Hughes (BKR) also outperformed. In Technology, software firm Adobe Systems (ADBE) and semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices (ADI) contributed nicely to results. Another notable outperforming stock was casino company Las Vegas Sands (LVS) in Consumer Discretionary. In general, these stocks had improving underlying fundamentals that benefited their businesses. On the negative side, in Utilities, power generation and utility service provider AES (AES) was the most detractive stock in the portfolio. In Consumer Discretionary, payments provider PayPal (PYPL) and retailer Target (TGT) negatively impacted performance. Within Health Care, drug retailer and managed care company CVS Health (CVS) was an underperforming stock. Another notable underperforming stock was Lumen Technologies (LUMN) in Communication Services. In general, these stocks had weak earnings results and deterioration in their businesses.

 

ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   6.3%
Consumer Discretionary   6.3%
Consumer Staples   9.9%
Energy   8.1%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   2.9%
Exchange Traded Funds   1.7%
Financials   8.0%
Health Care   14.1%
Industrials   3.2%
Information Technology   4.8%
Materials   6.4%
Short-Term Investments   23.8%
Utilities   4.5%

 

TOP TEN EQUITY HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Las Vegas Sands Corp.   4.2%
Transocean Ltd.   3.3%
American Tower Corp.   2.9%
APA Corp.   2.7%
Barrick Gold Corp.   2.5%
Medtronic PLC   2.5%
Elevance Health, Inc.   2.4%
AES Corp.   2.4%
BlackRock, Inc.   2.3%
Abbott Laboratories   2.2%

 

Dividend Income Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Dividend Income Fund invests in equity securities of companies with a market capitalization of over $1 billion and a history of paying dividends, with the ability to increase dividends over time. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets will be invested in dividend paying equity securities. The Fund typically owns 30-60 securities which generally have a dividend yield of at least the S&P 500 ® Index’s average yield, a strong balance sheet, a dividend that has been maintained and likely to increase and trades at a high relative dividend yield due to issues viewed by the adviser as temporary, among other characteristics.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge
   1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
05/29/2020
  Since
Inception
08/31/2020
  Since
Inception
02/28/2022
  1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
05/29/2020
Class A   -5.23%   6.35%   -    -    6.92%   -    -    -10.70%   4.27%   -    -    5.08%
Class Y   -4.99%   6.61%   6.64%   8.16%   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Class I   -4.90%   -    -    -    -    5.15%   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Class R6   -4.82%   -    -    -    -    -    -8.87%   -    -    -    -    - 
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   11.57%   7.53%   -1.46%   NA    NA    NA    NA    NA 
Russell 1000® Value Index   0.13%   10.21%   6.60%   7.60%   10.02%   8.34%   -5.94%   NA    NA    NA    NA    NA 
Lipper Equity Income Funds Index   0.77%   9.96%   7.51%   7.87%   9.75%   7.88%   -3.89%   NA    NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

  

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The Madison Dividend Income Fund (Class Y) returned -4.99% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 10.14%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar US Large Value category, which returned 0.75%.

 

Relative to the index, sector allocation and stock selection were detractive to results. For sector allocation, an underweight position in Technology and Communication Services negatively impacted performance. In terms of stock selection, there were positive results in Industrials and Energy, which was more than offset by weakness in Health Care, Technology, Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Consumer Discretionary. Within Financials, exchange operator CME Group (CME) was the most additive stock in the portfolio. In Communication Services, media conglomerate Comcast (CMCSA) contributed nicely to results. Within Energy, oilfield services firm Baker Hughes (BKR) was an outperforming stock. Other notable outperforming stocks were industrial distributor Fastenal (FAST) in Industrials and software and router maker Cisco Systems (CSCO) within Technology. In general, these stocks had improving underlying fundamentals that benefited their businesses. On the negative side, in Financials, regional bank US Bancorp (USB) was the most detractive stock in the portfolio. In Consumer Staples, agricultural processor Archer-Daniels-Midland negatively impacted performance. Within Health Care, pharmaceutical companies Bristol Myers-Squibb (BMY) and Pfizer (PFE) were underperforming stocks. Another notable underperforming stock was Utility firm NextEra Energy (NEE). In general, these stocks had weak earnings results and deterioration in their businesses. The fund continues to hold all stocks mentioned above.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   3.6%
Consumer Discretionary   8.8%
Consumer Staples   9.5%
Energy   14.5%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   1.3%
Financials   17.8%
Health Care   12.8%
Industrials   15.1%
Information Technology   7.5%
Materials   3.2%
Short-Term Investments   2.4%
Utilities   3.3%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   0.2%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
CME Group, Inc.   4.1%
EOG Resources, Inc.   4.1%
Fastenal Co.   3.8%
Cisco Systems, Inc.   3.8%
Baker Hughes Co.   3.6%
Comcast Corp.   3.6%
Johnson & Johnson   3.4%
Home Depot, Inc.   3.4%
Medtronic PLC   3.3%
NextEra Energy, Inc.   3.3%

 

Investors Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Investors Fund invests primarily in the common stocks of established, high-quality growth companies selected via bottom-up fundamental analysis. The Fund typically owns 25-40 securities which have demonstrated stable revenue and earnings growth patterns, have high profitability metrics, and have maintained proportionately low levels of debt. A rigorous analytical process is followed when evaluating companies. The business model, the management team and the valuation of each potential investment are considered. Management strives to purchase securities trading at a discount to their intrinsic value as determined by discounted cash flows. Management corroborates this valuation work with additional valuation methodologies. The Fund typically sells a stock when the valuation target the portfolio managers have set for the stock has been exceeded, the fundamental business prospects for the company have materially changed, or the portfolio managers find a more attractive alternative.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge
   1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
09/23/2013
  Since
Inception
08/31/2020
  1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since  
Inception  
09/23/2013
Class A   13.75%   10.11%   10.82%   10.98%   11.06%   -    7.22%   7.96%   9.51%   10.32%   10.41%
Class Y   14.03%   10.38%   11.09%   11.25%   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Class I   14.17%   -    -    -    -    8.97%   -    -    -    -    - 
Class R6   14.23%   10.58%   11.29%   11.46%   11.55%   -    -    -    -    -    - 
S&P 500® Index   10.14%   10.36%   11.01%   11.18%   11.42%   7.53%   NA    NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

 

The Madison Investors Fund (Class Y) returned 14.03% for the one-year period, outperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 10.14%. The Fund outperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar US Large Blend category, which returned 7.56%.

 

True to our bottom-up approach, the Fund's outperformance was entirely driven by stock selection. Overall, the Fund's concentrated yet diverse collection of above average businesses performed well. As is often the case in financial markets, there was no shortage of market-moving narratives during the year. War, inflation, and banking industry instability are just several concerns that captured the attention of investors. Our aim is not to have to react to such concerns, but to assemble an all-weather portfolio of resilient, growing, well-managed, and conservatively capitalized companies that ultimately provides a satisfactory return for investors with below-average risk. In that regard, we are pleased with the results in 2023.

 

Portfolio turnover was 22%, within our typical annual range of 20%-30%. During the year we exited four portfolio companies and sold a small spin-off from one of our healthcare holdings that we assessed to be appropriately valued. We initiated new positions in four companies: two in the Health Care sector, one in the Financials sector, and

 

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one in the Information Technology sector. Importantly, each of these companies meets our three investment pillars: good business model, high-quality management, and attractive valuation. We will briefly touch on each.

 

Elevance, formerly Anthem, is the largest for-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield plan in the country, with 47 million members. In the 14 states where Elevance operates, it has the #1 or #2 market share which provides both national and local scale. We also believe the management team is top-notch. Since joining Elevance from a senior leadership position at peer UnitedHealth Group, CEO Gail Boudreaux has further leveraged the company’s scale advantage by expanding its internal healthcare services capabilities through a newly formed business unit called Carelon. As the industry transitions to a reimbursement system that emphasizes patient outcomes over procedure or testing volume, data analytics will be a crucial tool in managing patient care. Carelon has become the repository for many of these data analytics and healthcare service capabilities, and it should be an attractive growth platform for many years to come. Concerns around a possible slowdown in government-sponsored programs in Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid gave us an opportunity to invest at a good price.

 

Charles Schwab has been the runaway winner in attracting investor assets for the past few decades as it has consistently provided fantastic client service at highly competitive prices. Schwab’s many industry awards and accolades attest to the quality of its franchise, and we believe its scale and sticky asset base will allow the company to navigate any changes in industry trends. Founder Charles Schwab is still involved as Co-Chairman with a meaningful 6% ownership stake in the company. Fears of deposit outflows at Schwab’s banking unit provided us with an attractive price to buy into this quality wealth management franchise.

 

Texas Instruments is a leading supplier of analog and embedded semiconductors which convert and amplify signals, manage and distribute power, and process data. It is a highly profitable business with a terrific growth runway, strong competitive advantages, and large opportunities for reinvestment at very attractive returns. The company combines considerable manufacturing scale with incredible intangible advantages across intellectual property derived from its engineering talent, and a reputation for meeting a huge range of customer needs. Despite a near-term slowdown in the analog industry, management is investing heavily to expand its US production capabilities to further deepen its competitive advantages. We applaud management’s long-term focus on increasing free cash flow per share and are confident that these investments will generate strong returns for long-term shareholders. Concerns around its elevated investment spend during a period of declining revenues allowed us to purchase shares at a discount to our view of intrinsic value.

 

Agilent is a leading life science tools and diagnostics company with a reputation for highly reliable chromatography and mass spectrometry instruments used for chemical measurement and analysis. Agilent serves a wide range of end markets, the largest of which is pharmaceuticals where its instruments are used not only to discover and develop new drugs but also to assure their quality when being manufactured. Over the long term we believe Agilent’s end markets should grow at above average rates, driven by biopharmaceuticals, electric batteries, semiconductors, and water testing, among others. Although we’ve followed the business for a long time, we decided to initiate a position as investor focus has shifted away from the positive attributes of the business towards the current moderating growth rate which follows a couple years of very strong results. In our view, the souring sentiment presented the opportunity to purchase shares at an attractive price.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   10.5%
Consumer Discretionary   13.2%
Consumer Staples   3.2%
Financials   32.6%
Health Care   13.8%
Industrials   13.4%
Information Technology   9.1%
Short-Term Investments   4.0%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   0.2%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Alphabet, Inc.   8.3%
Arch Capital Group Ltd.   7.2%
PACCAR, Inc.   4.6%
Amazon.com, Inc.   4.4%
Becton Dickinson & Co.   4.4%
Fiserv, Inc.   4.4%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.   4.1%
TJX Cos., Inc.   4.0%
Lowe's Cos., Inc.   4.0%
Alcon, Inc.   3.9%

 

Madison Sustainable Equity Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Sustainable Equity Fund invests primarily in common stocks of high-quality, large cap companies that Madison believes incorporate sustainability into their overall strategy. Under normal conditions, at least 80% of the Fund’s net assets will be invested in stocks that meet Madison’s fundamental and sustainability criteria. The Fund generally invests in 35-50 companies at any given time. The Fund’s portfolio managers define “high-quality” companies as those businesses that exhibit durable growth, operate in large growing markets, and have strong competitive advantages with high barriers to entry. Stocks that meet these criteria are selected by using an integrated research process that combines bottom-up fundamental analysis and sustainable research. The research process analyzes a company’s sustainable practices using quantitative and qualitative analysis and engagement with the company. Madison follows a rigorous multi-step process when evaluating companies for the Fund, where Madison considers (1) the business model and overall strategy, (2) the company’s sustainable business practices starting with corporate governance, (3) the Board of Directors and the management team, and (4) the risk-reward of each potential investment. Madison seeks to purchase securities trading at a discount to their intrinsic value as determined by applying relative multiples to projected earnings, discounted cash flows, and additional valuation methodologies. Often Madison finds companies that meet our business model and sustainability criteria but not our valuation hurdle. Those companies are monitored for inclusion later when the price may be more appropriate. Madison considers a number of sustainability metrics when reviewing a company for the portfolio, which may include, carbon footprint; waste management; water usage; diversity, equity, and inclusion; product safety; data management; board composition; ethical standards; and regulatory issues. Madison may sell stocks for several reasons, including: (i) excessive valuation, (ii) the fundamental business prospects for the company have materially changed, (iii) the company no longer meets our sustainability criteria or inconsistent or negative changes in sustainability practices or (iv) Madison finds a more attractive alternative.

 

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PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge
   1 Year  Since
Inception
12/31/2021
Class Y   5.00%   -13.80%
Class I   5.10%   -13.61%
S&P 500®Index   10.14%   -9.36%

 

The Madison Sustainable Equity Fund (Class Y) returned 5.00% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which returned 10.14%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Large Blend category, which returned 7.56%.

 

S&P 500 returns were led by strong returns in the Communication Services and Technology sectors due to a surge in companies that are benefiting from Generative Artificial Intelligence. The market sectors that lagged the S&P 500 market for the year include Real Estate, Utilities, Financials, and Consumer Staples. The rapid rise in interest rates impacted these traditionally defensive sectors.

 

Stock selection and allocation both negatively impacted performance. Sector allocation was negative in Communication Services, Consumer Staples, Financials, Healthcare, Technology, and Materials. Sector allocation was positive in Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Real Estate and Utilities. Stock selection was positive in Financials, Healthcare, and Materials. Stock selection was negative in the remaining sectors.

 

Portfolio Activity

 

We sold our positions in Automatic Data Processing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and The Walt Disney Company. We added new positions in Texas Instruments and Oracle to the portfolio. We eliminated Automatic Data Processing from the portfolio due to concerns that the economy is close to a peak job market and interest income on the company’s float has also peaked along with interest rates. Bristol-Myers has been dealing with the loss of exclusivity for Revlimid, one of its key products. Although the company is launching new drugs in melanoma, heart failure, and psoriasis it will need additional products to offset the lower revenue in Revlimid. The Walt Disney Company is facing a difficult and uncertain transition in its core media assets. These media assets are cash generative but face secular decline as consumers are cutting their expensive cable subscriptions and moving to alternative streaming options. We added Texas Instruments (TI) to the portfolio. TI is a leading global supplier of analog and embedded semiconductors. We believe increasing analog content growth in Automotive and Industrial will allow TI to grow at a faster pace than in the previous decade. We also established a new position in Oracle as the company’s growth profile has improved from a low single digit revenue growth company to high single digits. The key drivers of improved growth come from the company’s cloud-based applications and the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Oracle’s software applications are growing in the mid-teens. OCI is a differentiated cloud infrastructure provider that is gaining share due to its strong value proposition in speed, performance, and security.

 

Strategic positioning and forward-looking comments

 

We are still getting mixed signals from economic data. Interest rates have moved higher throughout the year with the expectation that rates will stay higher for longer. Although inflation has moderated, core inflation of 4.0% remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Unemployment remains low but has moved up by 0.5% in recent months. Consumers spending has been resilient, but consumer savings are declining, and credit card debt is increasing. We continue to anticipate a further slowdown in the economy as a result of elevated interest rates for a longer period of time. Earnings estimates have been stable but with higher interest rates and higher oil prices, current estimates for 2024 may be too optimistic. With the Fed nearing the end of its interest rate hiking cycle, the companies we own will adjust to the current environment and reset their strategy for long-term growth. We continue to evaluate high quality companies that integrate sustainability into their operations and strategies for additions to the portfolio.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   6.4%
Consumer Discretionary   7.9%
Consumer Staples   9.8%
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   1.2%
Financials   13.9%
Health Care   16.4%
Industrials   6.0%
Information Technology   26.4%
Materials   5.3%
Short-Term Investments   2.2%
Stock Funds   1.3%
Utilities   2.9%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   0.3%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Microsoft Corp.   8.5%
Alphabet, Inc.   6.3%
Eli Lilly & Co.   5.8%
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   4.6%
Apple, Inc.   4.5%
Visa, Inc.   4.2%
Costco Wholesale Corp.   4.2%
Linde PLC   3.3%
Jacobs Solutions, Inc.   3.1%
NextEra Energy, Inc.   2.9%

 

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Madison Mid Cap Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Mid Cap Fund invests generally in common stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and related equity securities of midsize companies and will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in such midcap securities. The Fund seeks attractive long-term returns through bottom-up security selection based on fundamental analysis in a diversified portfolio of high-quality growth companies with attractive valuations. These will typically be industry leading companies in niches with strong growth prospects. The Fund’s portfolio managers believe in selecting stocks for the Fund that show steady, sustainable growth and reasonable valuation. The Fund generally holds 25-40 individual securities in its portfolio at any given time. Stocks are generally sold when target prices are reached, company fundamentals deteriorate, or more attractive stocks are identified.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge
   1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
04/19/2013
  Since
Inception
08/31/2020
  1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
04/19/2013
Class A   10.68%   11.00%   10.04%   9.48%   10.22%   -    4.34%   8.81%   8.73%   8.83%   9.60%
Class Y   11.20%   11.53%   10.54%   9.90%   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Class I   11.26%   -    -    -    -    9.99%   -    -    -    -    - 
Class R6   11.43%   11.73%   10.75%   10.17%   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Russell Midcap® Index   -1.01%   6.04%   7.14%   8.05%   9.16%   5.27%   NA    NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

Madison Mid Cap Fund (Class Y) returned 11.20% for the one-year period, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index, which returned -1.01%. The Fund outperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend category, which returned -0.84%.

 

True to our bottom-up approach, stock selection accounted for the majority of the outperformance. Our strongest contributors came from the Financials sector, and more specifically four insurance companies, who were also among our top ten best performing stocks. This was the second consecutive year that insurance companies contributed meaningfully to our outperformance. Business conditions in the insurance industry remain strong, and the prices of our insurance stocks remain reasonable, giving us confidence to keep the overweight position.

 

Our other top ten performing stocks came from multiple sectors, including Information Technology, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary. While each of these companies participate in different industries, there are some common themes, such as providing business customers with mission-critical solutions purchased on a recurring basis, providing business customers with products and services needed to achieve growth goals, and providing shoppers with good merchandise at low price points. These companies are well positioned for however the economic environment unfolds in 2024.

 

Performance detractors included our zero weighting in the Energy sector and security selection within the Consumer Staples sector.

 

Portfolio turnover was 10%, which was below our typical annual range of 20% to 30%. We like what we own, so we found it best to mostly stay put in a rapidly changing environment. During the year, we purchased one new position (Waters Corporation) and exited six positions. Three of the exits were small positions that resulted from spinoffs, and the other three – Black Knight, Clarivate, and Cannae Holdings – were below-average position sizes.

 

Waters Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-end scientific instruments used for chemical measurements, with strong positions in liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. These instruments are used especially in the pharma industry, to help develop drugs and assure their quality when being manufactured. We are attracted to the company’s large established instrument installed base which drives attractive recurring consumables and services growth, as well as the concentrated industry structure where Waters has held a leading position for years. Although we’ve followed the business for a long time, we decided to purchase shares this quarter for two reasons: 1) a new CEO joined recently and has reinvigorated the company, enhancing the growth outlook, and, 2) following two years of strong results, investor focus on moderating growth has soured sentiment on the stock and has presented the opportunity to purchase shares at a discount to our appraisal of intrinsic value.

 

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   5.9%
Consumer Discretionary   13.3%
Consumer Staples   5.2%
Financials   28.7%
Health Care   4.6%
Industrials   16.3%
Information Technology   20.1%
Short-Term Investments   6.2%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (0.3)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Arch Capital Group Ltd.   9.0%
Ross Stores, Inc.   5.6%
Gartner, Inc.   5.6%
Arista Networks, Inc.   5.0%
Carlisle Cos., Inc.   4.8%
Brown & Brown, Inc.   4.5%
Dollar Tree, Inc.   4.4%
Copart, Inc.   4.3%
PACCAR, Inc.   4.1%
CDW Corp.   3.6%

 

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Madison Small Cap Fund

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison Small Cap Fund invests primarily in a diversified mix of common stocks of small-cap U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer sound prospects for capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will maintain at least 80% of its net assets in small-cap securities.

 

Madison focuses on core growth strategies through bottom-up fundamental research analysis to identify stocks of businesses that are selling at what it believes are substantial discounts to prices that accurately reflect their future earnings prospects. Madison conducts extensive research on each prospective investment using a five-pillar analysis process to evaluate companies as potential investments for the portfolio. Investments that meet most of the criteria are added to a list of similar companies to be monitored by Madison. Companies meeting all five pillars may be added to the portfolio. The five pillars of the analysis are: (1) strong business traits, (2) defendable market niche, (3) attractive growth potential, (4) capable management, and (5) discount to private market value. In reviewing companies, Madison applies the characteristics identified above on a case-by-case basis as the order of importance varies depending on the type of business or industry and the company being reviewed. As a result of employing the five-pillar analysis, the Fund may hold cash opportunistically, particularly during periods of market uncertainty when investments meeting all five pillars may be difficult to identify.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

    % Return Without Sales Charge   % Return After Sales Charge
    1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
08/31/2019
  Since
Inception
02/26/2021
  Since
Inception
02/28/2022
  1
Year
  3
Years
  5
Years
  10
Years
  Since
Inception
08/31/2019
Class A     -1.94 %     3.94 %     -       -       4.96 %     -       -       -7.55 %     1.92 %     -       -       3.49 %
Class Y     -1.69 %     4.19 %     3.90 %     4.56 %     -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Class I     -1.58 %     -       -       -       -       -7.14 %     -       -       -       -       -       -  
Class R6     -1.46 %     -       -       -       -       -       -18.38 %     -       -       -       -       -  
Russell 2000® Index     -8.56 %     3.95 %     3.31 %     5.63 %     3.95 %     -8.80 %     -16.77 %     NA       NA       NA       NA       NA  
Russell 2500™ Index     -4.63 %     5.51 %     5.48 %     6.89 %     5.38 %     -5.49 %     -14.33 %     NA       NA       NA       NA       NA  

 

Madison Small Cap Fund (Class Y) returned -1.69% for the one-year period, outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index, which returned -8.56%. The Fund outperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar US Small Blend category, which returned -4.92%.

 

The three strongest areas of outperformance were Financials, IT, and Healthcare. In financials, the Fund benefited from its lack of exposure to regional banks. The velocity of rate increases led to scare in the regional banking sector as Silicon Valley, First Republic and other west coast regional banks faced dramatic bank runs. Our IT holdings were also outperformed after a tough year in 2022. Lastly in 2023, investors aggressively sold healthcare stocks driven by lack of profitability and concern about reimbursement. This was further exacerbated by the news flow around GLP-1 inhibitors which have broad, potentially negative impacts to cardiovascular, renal, orthopedic, and obviously diabetic healthcare. Our underweight in this sector was also beneficial. We have made some selective investments in this space but remain very underweight.

 

Our lack of investment in energy continued to be a drag on performance. We continue to evaluate these companies given the strong energy macro backdrop. They do have attractive free cash flow returns and strong balance sheets. As management in this industry has evolved to become more return focused, there may be opportunities here in the future.

 

Zooming out for greater perspective, the primary factor that drove performance in FY2023 was quality. Buffeted by higher and higher interest rates, declining inflation, poor investor confidence, and a persistently strong economy, investors reached for strong franchises with fortress balance sheets and well-regarded management teams. We feel our portfolio of companies was positioned correctly for this shift to quality. Despite this, small cap performance remains challenged as investors continue to favor mega-cap companies. We believe that very well-run smaller companies are being overlooked in this current environment. In the long run, we think the relative valuation disparity between large companies and small companies will narrow, which should benefit our investors.

 

Looking forward, the market is unsure if the Fed’s restrictive monetary policy will pull the economy into a recession or if a soft landing can be achieved. While we don’t make calls on cycles or speculate on macro-economic environments, we have seen opportunities in housing-related companies that have multi-year opportunities. While still early, we have made some initial investments. We have also continued to allocate capital to companies that benefit from reshoring and the infrastructure funding from the Inflation Reduction Act. Finally, our investments in Consumer Staples and other defensive, non-cyclical companies have not yet generated significant alpha, but we believe they can provide some stable returns in an uncertain economic environment.

 

While we are heartened by our FY2023 performance, we have an uncertain road ahead of us. The economy could swing toward recession in 2024, which would be challenging for equities. A soft landing and accommodative federal reserve policy could stimulate demand for riskier and less proven companies. However, uncertainty breeds opportunity and we will continue to invest in strong durable franchises.

 

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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Communication Services   5.2%
Consumer Discretionary   9.7%
Consumer Staples   9.4%
Energy   1.3%
Financials   7.2%
Health Care   7.5%
Industrials   21.7%
Information Technology   26.4%
Materials   7.5%
Short-Term Investments   5.2%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   (1.1)%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23
Encompass Health Corp.   4.4%
PTC, Inc.   4.1%
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd.   4.1%
Primo Water Corp.   4.0%
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.   4.0%
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.   3.6%
Entegris, Inc.   3.1%
Summit Materials, Inc.   2.9%
Carlisle Cos., Inc.   2.7%
FormFactor, Inc.   2.6%

 

Madison International Stock Fund

 

 

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS

 

The Madison International Stock Fund will invest, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in the stock of foreign companies. Typically, a majority of the Fund’s assets are invested in relatively large capitalization stocks of companies located or operating in developed countries. The Fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The portfolio managers typically maintain this segment of the Fund’s portfolio in such stocks which they believe have a low market price relative to their perceived value based on fundamental analysis of the issuing company and its prospects. The Fund may also invest in foreign debt and other income bearing securities at times when the portfolio managers believe that income bearing securities have greater capital appreciation potential than equity securities. The Fund usually holds securities of issuers located in at least three countries other than the US and generally holds 50-70 individual securities in its portfolio at any given time.

 

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION

 

Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment1

 

Class A Shares initial amount invested was $9,425 to reflect deduction of maximum sales charge of 5.75%

 

 

 

Average Annual Total Return through October 31, 20231

 

   % Return Without Sales Charge  % Return After Sales Charge5
   1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years  1 Year  3 Years  5 Years  10 Years
Class A   8.34%   -1.38%   -0.36%   0.25%   2.08%   -3.30%   -1.53%   -0.34%
Class Y   8.68%   -1.12%   -0.11%   0.49%   -    -    -    - 
MSCI AC World Ex USA Index (net)   12.07%   3.03%   3.46%   2.54%   NA    NA    NA    NA 

 

Madison International Stock Fund (Class Y) returned 8.68% for the one-year period, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Ex USA Index (net), which returned 12.07%. The Fund underperformed its peers as measured by the Morningstar Foreign Large Blend category, which returned 13.18%.

 

In general, international equity markets continue to be negatively impacted by the mixture of persistently high inflation levels, major central banks raising interest rates with an aim to tame inflation, disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and now the Israel-Hamas all out conflict, China slowdown, high energy prices, and fears of economic recession.

 

Upon review of the sector and regional category breakdown that make up the overall benchmark’s performance over the period, all regions except for North America (i.e., Canada) had a total positive return lead by Europe and Japan. In terms of sectors, the largest detractors were Financials and Health Care, while the leading sectors were Information Technology and Industrials.

 

Over the one-year period, the Fund underperformed relative to the benchmark. The largest regional detractors were Europe and Japan driven by stock selection. From a sector view, Financials and Health Care detracted the most while Energy, Industrials and Materials were the largest contributors, both driven by stock selection. The cash position was a negative relative contribution because the benchmark performance was positive.

 

Portfolio sector and regional weights are determined through bottom-up stock selection, with internal sector and regional guardrails that keep exposure within modest tilts of the benchmark to ensure diversification and to manage risk. Fund composition did change to some extent over the one year period. Among the three geographic buckets the Portfolio is viewed on relative to the benchmark, there was little difference to the change in relative weightings, but from a sector perspective there were several notable changes. Consumer Discretionary went from underweight to overweight due to incremental adds to existing stocks. Health Care went to more underweight after eliminating 2 names more than offsetting the 1 new buy. Two fewer names more than offsetting one reclassification in Financials increased the underweight for the sector. The Consumer Staples went to overweight from close to neutral because of one new stock, and the Information Technology overweight decreased because of one elimination. Lastly, the Communication Services is now slightly overweight from underweight after adding to existing stock positions. Over the period, three stocks were new buys and five were complete eliminations. Four were sold for a better opportunity and one was sold to manage risk.

 

Looking ahead, our expectation for global growth in the short-term is that it will remain weak while inflation levels may begin to moderate in countries where central banks are maintaining a more restrictive higher for longer monetary policy. Irrespective of the economic backdrop, our team will continue to manage the Fund so that it is comprised of a diversified collection of high-quality, profitable growth stocks with strong balance sheets.

 

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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
Communication Services   5.8%
Consumer Discretionary   12.9%
Consumer Staples   10.4%
Energy   5.8%
Financials   16.0%
Health Care   5.9%
Industrials   11.5%
Information Technology   16.8%
Materials   11.1%
Short-Term Investments   2.3%
Stock Funds   1.3%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities   0.2%

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.   3.0%
Shell PLC   2.9%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.   2.9%
HDFC Bank Ltd.   2.9%
Cameco Corp.   2.9%
Deutsche Telekom AG   2.6%
Airbus SE   2.5%
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV   2.4%
SAP SE   2.2%
AstraZeneca PLC   2.2%

 

GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS AS OF 10/31/23   
Japan   16.3%
Germany   11.7%
United Kingdom   10.2%
France   8.3%
India   7.8%
China   7.2%
Switzerland   6.3%
Canada   6.2%
Mexico   5.4%
Netherlands   4.1%
United States   3.6%
Ireland   2.0%
Australia   1.6%
Israel   1.6%
Hong Kong   1.5%
Taiwan   1.4%
Brazil   1.2%
Italy   1.2%
Norway   1.2%
Denmark   1.0%
Other Net Assets   0.2%

 

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Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 

NA Not Applicable.

 

1Fund returns are calculated after fund expenses have been subtracted and assume that dividends and capital gains are reinvested in additional shares of a fund. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. Further information relating to the fund’s performance is contained in the prospectus and elsewhere in this report. The fund’s past performance is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For fund performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-877-6089 or visit www.madisonfunds.com. Indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest in them directly. Index returns do not reflect sales charges, fees, or expenses.
2Maximum sales charge is 5.75% for class A shares for the Conservative, Moderate and Aggressive Allocation Funds and the Diversified Income, Equity Income, Investors, Mid Cap, Small Cap, and International Stock Funds. The maximum sales charge is 4.50% for the Core Bond Fund Class A shares.
3Maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 1% for Class C shares, which is eliminated after one year.
4Assumes maximum applicable sales charge.
5Class Y shares are only available for purchase by Madison Funds and other affiliated asset allocation funds, in managed account programs, and to certain other investors as described in the current prospectus.
6Class R6 and Class I shares are generally only available for purchase by retirement plan investors and certain other institutional investors, as described in the current prospectus.

 

BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS

Allocation Fund Indexes*

 

The Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 65% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, 24.5% Russell 3000® Index and 10.5% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index. See market index descriptions below.

 

The Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 42% Russell 3000® Index, 40% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index and 18% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index. See market index descriptions below.

 

The Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 56% Russell 3000® Index, 24% MSCI ACWI ex-US Index and 20% Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. See market index descriptions below.

 

Hybrid Fund Indexes*

The Custom Blended Index consists of 50% S&P 500® Index and 50% ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index. See market index descriptions below.

 

Market Indexes

The CBOE S&P 500 BuyWrite® Index (BXM) is a benchmark index designed to track the performance of a hypothetical buy-write strategy (i.e., holding a long position in and selling covered call options on that position) on the S&P 500® Index.

 

The ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1-22 Year US Municipal Securities Index tracks the performance of US dollar denominated investment grade tax-exempt debt publicly issued by US states and territories, their political subdivisions, in the US domestic market, with a remaining term to final maturity less than 22 years.

 

The ICE Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index is a broad-based measure of the total rate of return performance of the US investment grade bond markets. The index is a capitalization-weighted aggregation of outstanding US treasury, agency, and supranational mortgage pass-through, and investment grade corporate bonds meeting specified selection criteria.

 

The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage backed-securities, asset-backed securities and corporate securities, with maturities greater than one year.

 

The Bloomberg US Intermediate Government Credit A+ Bond Index measures the performance of  US dollar denominated US Treasuries, government related and investment grade US corporate securities with quality ratings of A3/A- or better and maturities between one and 10 years.

 

The Lipper Equity Income Funds Index tracks the performance of funds that, by prospectus language and portfolio practice, seek relatively high current income and growth of income by investing at least 65% of their portfolio weight in dividend-paying equity securities. The index is composed of the 30 largest funds by asset size in the Lipper investment objective category.

 

THE MSCI ACWI ex-US Index (net) is a market-capitalization-weighted index maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) and designed to provide a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of  US-based companies. The index includes both developed and emerging markets.

 

The Russell 1000® Value Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

 

The Russell 2000® Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index.

 

The Russell 2500™ Index is a broad index, featuring 2,500 stocks that cover the small- and mid-cap market capitalizations of the US equity universe.

 

The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest US companies based on total market capitalization, which represents 98% of the investable US equity market.

 

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The Russell Midcap® Index is a mid-cap market index which measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the US equity universe.

 

The S&P 500® Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries in the US.

 

*The Custom Indexes are calculated using a monthly re-balancing frequency (i.e., rebalanced back to original constituent weight every calendar month-end).

 

© 2023 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein:

 

(1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

 

Russell Investment Group is the source and owner of the trademarks, service marks and copyrights related to the Russell Indexes. Russell® is a trademark of Russell Investment Group.

 

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Madison Conservative Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 98.2%        
Bond Funds - 68.6%        
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   10,572   $883,608 
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   46,781    4,191,110 
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF   35,221    1,554,303 
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   74,281    3,769,761 
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   84,420    3,565,056 
Madison Core Bond Fund, Class R6 (A) (B)   1,536,974    12,818,364 
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF   58,351    2,766,421 
         29,548,623 
Foreign Stock Funds - 4.9%          
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF   24,710    639,742 
iShares MSCI China ETF   9,758    407,982 
iShares MSCI International Quality Factor ETF   13,086    430,006 
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF   12,804    642,889 
         2,120,619 
Stock Funds - 24.7%          
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability & Value ETF   59,531    2,577,394 
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF   11,432    973,892 
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF   21,513    1,047,038 
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF   3,511    312,093 
Madison Dividend Income Fund, Class R6 (A)   18,349    465,139 
Madison Investors Fund, Class R6 (A)   151,759    3,880,477 
Vanguard Information Technology ETF   3,355    1,368,169 
         10,624,202 
Total Investment Companies          
(Cost $446,390,997 )        42,293,444 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.2%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government          
Money Market Fund, Premier Class (C), 5.30%   947,980    947,980 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $947,980 )        947,980 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.4%          
(Cost $47,338,977** )        43,241,424 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.4%)        (173,266)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $43,068,158 

 

**  Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $47,540,148.
(A)  Affiliated Company (see Note 14).
(B)  Greater than 25% of the portfolio. For more information refer to the website madisonfunds.com/individual/core-bondfund.
(C)  7-day yield.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
FTSE   The Financial Times Stock Exchange.
MSCI   Morgan Stanley Capital International.
SPDR   Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt.
S&P   Standard & Poor’s.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Moderate Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 98.0%        
Bond Funds - 46.3%        
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   9,816   $820,421 
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   67,850    6,078,682 
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF   47,469    2,094,807 
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   147,202    7,470,502 
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   108,118    4,565,823 
Madison Core Bond Fund, Class R6 (A)   2,055,357    17,141,675 
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF   80,179    3,801,286 
         41,973,196 
Foreign Stock Funds - 10.6%          
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF   113,302    2,933,389 
iShares MSCI China ETF   40,827    1,706,977 
iShares MSCI International Quality Factor ETF   55,385    1,819,951 
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF   63,334    3,180,000 
         9,640,317 
Stock Funds - 41.1%          
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability &          
Value ETF   186,772    8,086,294 
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF   39,568    3,370,798 
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (B)   109,594    5,333,940 
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF   19,885    1,767,577 
Madison Dividend Income Fund, Class R6 (A)   55,535    1,407,817 
Madison Investors Fund, Class R6 (A)   464,373    11,874,011 
Vanguard Information Technology ETF (B)   13,473    5,494,289 
         37,334,726 
Total Investment Companies          
(Cost $92,627,338 )        88,948,239 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 8.6%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (C), 5.30%   2,216,864    2,216,864 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (C) (D), 5.36%   5,522,899    5,522,899 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $7,739,763 )        7,739,763 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 106.6%          
(Cost $100,367,101** )        96,688,002 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (6.6%)        (5,951,781)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $90,736,221 

 

**  Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $100,570,002.
(A)  Affiliated Company (see Note 14).
(B)  All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $5,431,155, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (D) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(C)  7-day yield.
(D)  Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
ETF  Exchange Traded Fund.
FTSE  The Financial Times Stock Exchange. MSCI Morgan Stanley Capital International. SPDR Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt. S&P Standard & Poor’s.

 

Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 97.1%        
Bond Funds - 28.2%        
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF   2,728   $228,006 
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF   22,107    1,980,566 
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF   14,672    647,476 
iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF   92,227    4,680,520 
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   33,235    1,403,514 
Madison Core Bond Fund, Class R6 (A)   520,677    4,342,449 
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF   21,952    1,040,744 
         14,323,275 
Foreign Stock Funds - 14.9%          
Franklin FTSE Japan ETF   82,375    2,132,689 
iShares MSCI China ETF   34,160    1,428,230 
iShares MSCI International Quality Factor ETF   46,273    1,520,531 
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF   50,164    2,518,734 
         7,600,184 
Stock Funds - 54.0%          
Distillate U.S. Fundamental Stability &          
Value ETF   117,873    5,103,312 
Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF   28,408    2,420,077 
Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (B)   103,748    5,049,415 
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF   16,723    1,486,507 
Madison Dividend Income Fund, Class          
R6 (A)   39,940    1,012,479 
Madison Investors Fund, Class R6 (A)   322,758    8,252,922 
Vanguard Information Technology ETF   10,067    4,105,323 
         27,430,035 
Total Investment Companies          
(Cost $49,614,155 )        49,353,494 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 13.4%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (C), 5.30%   1,875,968    1,875,968 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (C) (D), 5.36%   4,930,101    4,930,101 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $6,806,069 )        6,806,069 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 110.5%          
(Cost $56,420,224** )        56,159,563 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (10.5%)        (5,314,923)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $50,844,640 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $56,533,996.
(A)   Affiliated Company (see Note 14).
(B)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $4,847,435, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (D) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(C)   7-day yield.
(D)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
FTSE    The Financial Times Stock Exchange. MSCI Morgan Stanley Capital International. SPDR Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt. S&P Standard & Poor’s.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 2.9%        
Communication Service - 0.2%        
Comcast Corp., Class A   6,389   $263,802 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 0.2%          
Home Depot, Inc.   442    125,833 
McDonald's Corp.   434    113,782 
Starbucks Corp.   1,300    119,912 
         359,527 
Consumer Staples - 0.3%          
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   2,528    180,929 
Coca-Cola Co.   2,213    125,012 
PepsiCo, Inc.   768    125,399 
         431,340 
Energy - 0.4%          
Baker Hughes Co.   7,576    260,766 
EOG Resources, Inc.   2,361    298,076 
         558,842 
Financials - 0.4%          
Aflac, Inc.   2,201    171,920 
CME Group, Inc.   1,420    303,113 
Northern Trust Corp.   1,430    94,252 
         569,285 
Health Care - 0.4%          
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   3,103    159,898 
Johnson & Johnson   1,715    254,403 
Medtronic PLC   1,799    126,937 
         541,238 
Industrials - 0.6%          
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.   479    104,527 
Caterpillar, Inc.   513    115,964 
Emerson Electric Co.   965    85,856 
Fastenal Co.   2,756    160,785 
Honeywell International, Inc.   1,089    199,570 
Paychex, Inc.   766    85,064 
Union Pacific Corp.   829    172,109 
         923,875 
Information Technology - 0.2%          
Analog Devices, Inc.   568    89,363 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   1,269    180,211 
         269,574 
Materials - 0.2%          
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.   839    236,967 
Total Common Stocks          
( Cost $3,028,027 )        4,154,450 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 96.6%          
Bond Funds - 50.7%          
iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond          
ETF (D)   203,286    8,971,011 
Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed          
Securities ETF (D)   328,420    13,869,177 
Madison Aggregate Bond ETF   1,100,000    21,300,950 
Madison Short-Term Strategic Income          
ETF (E)   1,362,500    26,909,375 
         71,050,513 
Stock Funds - 45.9%          
Global X MLP ETF (D)   31,924    1,413,595 
Madison Covered Call ETF (E) (F)   1,830,000    35,705,862 
Madison Dividend Value ETF (E)   1,500,000    27,304,650 
         64,424,107 
Total Investment Companies          
(Cost $141,290,503 )        135,474,620 

 

   Par Value     
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 0.1%        
CCG Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 (A), 0.54%, 12/14/27  $14,542    14,471 
Chesapeake Funding II LLC, Series 2020- 1A, Class A1 (A), 0.87%, 8/15/32  $13,287   $13,160 
Donlen Fleet Lease Funding 2 LLC, Series 2021-2, Class A2 (A), 0.56%, 12/11/34   33,858    33,225 
LAD Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021- 1A, Class A (A), 1.3%, 8/17/26   41,366    40,691 
Total Asset Backed Securities          
(Cost $103,047 )        101,547 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS - 0.0%          
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2016-21, Class BA, 3%, 3/25/42   6,911    6,836 
PSMC Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A1 (A) (B) (C), 3.5%, 10/25/49   1,029    1,008 
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations          
(Cost $8,152 )        7,844 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 0.0%          
GSAMP Trust, Series 2006-S5, Class M5 (C), 7.488% 9/25/36   534,000    - 
Total Commercial Mortgage-          
Backed Securities          
(Cost $- )        - 
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 0.0%          
Fannie Mae - 0.0%          
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515   3,443    3,482 
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591   580    586 
         4,068 
Freddie Mac - 0.0%          
4.5%, 2/1/25 Pool # J11722   2,094    2,089 
4.5%, 5/1/25 Pool # J12247   2,022    2,007 
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005   466    483 
         4,579 
Ginnie Mae - 0.0%          
6.5%, 2/20/29 Pool # 2714   3,674    3,673 
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068   2,463    2,507 
         6,180 
Total Mortgage Backed Securities          
(Cost $14,832 )        14,827 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.1%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (G), 5.30%   527,678    527,678 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (G) (H), 5.36%   2,364,950    2,364,950 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $2,892,628 )        2,892,628 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.7%          
(Cost $147,337,189** )        142,645,916 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (1.7%)        (2,416,825)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $140,229,091 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $147,385,517.
(A)   Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers."
(B)   Coupon rate may change based on changes of the underlying collateral or prepayments of principal. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at October 31, 2023.
(C)   Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2023.
(D)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $2,308,207, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (H) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(E)   Affiliated Company (see Note 14).
(F)   Greater than 25% of the portfolio. For more information refer to the website https://madisonfunds.com/etfs/madison-covered-call/ (G) 7-day yield.
(H)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
BDC   Business Development Company.
CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury.
DAC   Designated Activity Company.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
FREMF   Freddie Mac Multifamily.
IO   Interest Only.
LLC   Limited Liability Company.
LP   Limited Partnership.
PLC   Public Limited Company.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
STACR   Structured Agency Credit Risk.
USD   United States Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 98.4%        
Airport - 3.7%        
Metropolitan Washington Airports        
Authority Aviation Revenue, Series A, AMT, 5%, 10/1/43  $500,000   $483,926 
Norfolk Airport Authority, 5%, 7/1/32   125,000    129,801 
         613,727 
Development - 11.2%          
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Series A, (Prerefunded 10/1/24 @ $100), 5%, 10/1/26   150,000    151,610 
Henrico County Economic Development Authority, 5%, 10/1/37   245,000    240,914 
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 12/1/25   125,000    128,025 
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 12/1/30   165,000    175,916 
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, Series A, 4%, 12/1/37   500,000    465,432 
Manassas Park Economic Development Authority, 5%, 12/15/28   200,000    210,187 
Manassas Park Economic Development Authority, 3%, 12/15/44   345,000    232,753 
Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 7/1/47   250,000    243,676 
         1,848,513 
Education - 8.2%          
Campbell County Industrial Development Authority, 3%, 6/1/48   415,000    275,772 
Culpeper County Economic Development Authority, 4%, 6/1/26   250,000    249,166 
Richmond, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 3%, 7/15/34   435,000    371,338 
Virginia College Building Authority, 5%, 2/1/25   150,000    152,274 
Virginia College Building Authority, Series A, (ST INTERCEPT), 5%, 9/1/34   125,000    130,733 
Virginia Public School Authority, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 8/1/30   175,000    188,476 
         1,367,759 
Facilities - 9.9%          
Henry County Industrial Development Authority, 4.125%, 11/1/50   250,000    200,982 
Lynchburg, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 6/1/26   115,000    115,888 
New River Valley Regional Jail Authority, 5%, 10/1/25   100,000    101,827 
Prince Edward County Industrial Development Authority, 5%, 9/1/32   405,000    414,099 
Pulaski County, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 2/1/24   325,000    325,881 
Western Regional Jail Authority, (Prerefunded 12/1/25 @ $100), 3.125%, 12/1/29   245,000    240,814 
Western Regional Jail Authority, 3.125%, 12/1/29   255,000    235,226 
         1,634,717 
General Obligation - 40.0%          
Alexandria, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 7/15/27   150,000    154,717 
Alexandria, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 7/15/28  100,000   105,035 
Arlington County, Series B, (Prerefunded 8/15/24 @ $100), (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 8/15/27   125,000    126,145 
Arlington County, Series A, (Prerefunded 8/15/26 @ $100) (A), 5%, 8/15/30   600,000    620,394 
Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority, Series B, 3%, 4/1/38   285,000    218,782 
Commonwealth of Virginia, Series A, 3%, 6/1/32   300,000    271,554 
Fairfax County, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 10/1/26   410,000    425,170 
Fairfax County, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 10/1/36   270,000    285,797 
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, 5%, 6/15/26   455,000    460,896 
James City County Economic Development Authority, 5%, 6/15/30   500,000    529,288 
Loudoun County, Series A, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 12/1/24   400,000    405,263 
Norfolk, (Prerefunded 8/1/28 @ $100), (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 8/1/47   455,000    482,807 
Poquoson, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 4%, 2/15/29   425,000    431,146 
Spotsylvania County, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 5%, 1/15/24   200,000    200,486 
Suffolk, 5%, 2/1/29   100,000    105,724 
Vienna, (ST AID WITHHLDG), 4%, 3/1/30   225,000    227,815 
Virginia Beach Development Authority, Series A, 3.5%, 5/1/30   250,000    239,995 
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, 4%, 5/15/32   350,000    345,538 
Virginia Public Building Authority, Series A, 5%, 8/1/31   110,000    117,316 
Virginia Public Building Authority, Series B, 5%, 8/1/25   235,000    239,950 
Virginia Resources Authority, Series C, (MORAL OBLG), 4%, 11/1/32   250,000    249,066 
Virginia Resources Authority, Series B, (MORAL OBLG), 5%, 11/1/23   5,000    5,000 
Virginia Resources Authority, Series C, 5%, 11/1/30   250,000    262,730 
Virginia Resources Authority, Series C, (MORAL OBLG), 4%, 11/1/34   125,000    123,620 
         6,634,234 
Medical - 1.6%          
Stafford County Economic Development          
Authority Revenue, 5%, 6/15/25   260,000    262,877 
           
Multifamily Housing - 1.0%          
Virginia Housing Development Authority, Series K, (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC COLL), 2.125%, 12/1/36   245,000    170,743 
           
Power - 4.8%          
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Series V, (BHAC-CR, MBIA-RE, FGIC), 5.25%, 7/1/24   290,000    290,814 
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, 5%, 5/15/26  220,000   226,591 
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, 5%, 11/1/25   265,000    270,269 
         787,674 
Transportation - 9.9%          
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Series A, 5%, 7/1/37   170,000    177,817 
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Series A, 5%, 7/1/42   470,000    476,057 
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, 5%, 6/1/30   780,000    784,233 
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, 5%, 9/15/27   200,000    209,496 
         1,647,603 
Water - 8.1%          
Fairfax Sewer Revenue County, Series A, 4%, 7/15/41   210,000    188,995 
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Series A, (Prerefunded 10/1/27 @ $100), 5%, 10/1/35   410,000    429,724 
Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Series A, (Prerefunded 10/1/27 @ $100), 5%, 10/1/36   250,000    262,027 
Henrico Water & Sewer Revenue County, (Prerefunded 5/1/26 @ $100), 5%, 5/1/27   150,000    154,526 
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority, 3%, 7/1/46   300,000    209,834 
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority, 3%, 7/1/49   140,000    94,833 
         1,339,939 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.4%          
(Cost $17,729,706** )        16,307,786 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.6%        267,299 
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $16,575,085 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $17,728,799.
(A)   Restricted. The cost of the security acquired on 6/13/19 is $653,833. The value is $620,394,representing 3.7% of net assets.
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax.
BHAC-CR   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHLMC   Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp or Freddie Mac.
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association.
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association.
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.
MORAL OBLG   Moral Obligation.
ST AID WITHHLDG   State Aid Withholding.
ST INTERCEPT   State Intercept.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Tax-Free National Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
MUNICIPAL BONDS - 98.2%        
Alabama - 5.6%        
Mobile County, General Obligation, 5%, 2/1/39  $610,000   $628,358 
Pike Road, Authority Revenue, 4%, 9/1/31   170,000    165,102 
UAB Medicine Finance Authority Revenue, Series B, 5%, 9/1/27   150,000    155,734 
         949,194 
Arkansas - 1.0%          
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, 5%, 2/1/26   175,000    175,229 
           
California - 0.7%          
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue, Series A, 5%, 7/1/40   120,000    123,285 
           
Colorado - 3.8%          
Colorado Springs Utilities System Revenue, Series A, 4%, 11/15/40   250,000    225,034 
El Paso County Facilities Corp., Series A, 5%, 12/1/27   400,000    417,668 
         642,702 
Florida - 2.1%          
City of South Miami Health Facilities Authority, Inc., 5%, 8/15/24   100,000    100,640 
Port St. Lucie Community Redevelopment Agency Revenue, Tax Allocation, 5%, 1/1/26   250,000    256,053 
         356,693 
Georgia - 2.4%          
Americus-Sumter Payroll Development Authority, Series A, 3.25%, 6/1/33   150,000    135,802 
Atlanta Water & Wastewater Revenue, (Prerefunded 5/1/25 @ $100), 5%, 11/1/43   275,000    280,100 
         415,902 
Hawaii - 2.6%          
Hawaii, General Obligation, Series EY, 5%, 10/1/25   435,000    443,916 
           
Idaho - 2.9%          
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Series A, 5%, 3/1/34   500,000    500,086 
           
Illinois - 10.7%          
Cook County School District No. 111 Burbank, (BAM-TCRS), 5%, 12/1/35   545,000    562,674 
Cook County School District No. 111 Burbank, (BAM-TCRS), 4%, 12/1/37   200,000    181,171 
Du Page County School District No. 45, 4%, 1/1/26   460,000    459,404 
Palatine Village, General Obligation, 2%, 12/1/28   175,000    151,276 
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Series C, 5%, 1/1/27   140,000    143,861 
Village of Bourbonnais, (BAM), 5.25%, 12/1/46   325,000    327,678 
         1,826,064 
Indiana - 6.2%          
Lincoln Center Building Corp., 4%, 8/1/28   285,000    285,143 
Vanderburgh County Redevelopment District, Tax Allocation, (AGM), 5%, 2/1/26   500,000    509,707 
Whitestown Redevelopment Authority, 5%, 7/15/38  260,000   262,992 
         1,057,842 
Kansas - 1.3%          
Shawnee County Unified School District No. 437, General Obligation, 4%, 9/1/24   220,000    220,179 
           
Kentucky - 2.6%          
Eastern Kentucky University, Series A, (ST INTERCEPT), 5%, 4/1/33   445,000    448,169 
           
Louisiana - 0.9%          
Lafourche Parish School Board, 4%, 3/1/33   150,000    146,900 
           
Michigan - 3.2%          
Kalamazoo Public Schools, 5%, 5/1/26   250,000    253,616 
Warren Woods Public Schools, (BAM), 4%, 5/1/35   300,000    293,645 
         547,261 
Mississippi - 2.9%          
Medical Center Educational Building Corp., Series A, 5%, 6/1/30   475,000    490,206 
           
Montana - 1.8%          
Four Corners County Water & Sewer District, Series A, (AGM), 4%, 7/1/25   300,000    299,597 
           
Nebraska - 1.7%          
Elkhorn School District, 4%, 12/15/36   315,000    292,931 
           
New Jersey - 4.0%          
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A, (BHAC-CR, AGM), 5.25%, 1/1/28   250,000    265,339 
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Series A, (BHAC-CR, AGM), 5.25%, 1/1/29   250,000    268,741 
Union County Improvement Authority, Series A, 4%, 2/1/25   150,000    150,026 
         684,106 
New Mexico - 1.1%          
Otero County, (BAM), 4%, 12/1/28   195,000    192,867 
           
New York - 3.9%          
Brookhaven Local Development Corp., 5%, 11/1/24   110,000    109,662 
New York State Dormitory Authority, Series 1, (BHAC-CR), 5.5%, 7/1/31   250,000    267,728 
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Series 85th, (GO of AUTH), 5.375%, 3/1/28   280,000    289,261 
         666,651 
Oklahoma - 4.0%          
Elk City Industrial Authority, 4%, 5/1/30   335,000    324,558 
Tulsa County Industrial Authority, 3%, 2/1/31   400,000    358,112 
         682,670 
Pennsylvania - 5.6%          
City of Pittsburgh, 4%, 9/1/35   350,000    341,742 
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Series A, 5%, 6/1/35   370,000    372,507 
Waverly Township Municipal Authority, (BAM ST AID WITHHLDG), 4%, 2/15/26   250,000    250,311 
         964,560 
Texas - 6.8%        
Austin, General Obligation, 5%, 9/1/26  550,000   559,035 
Center, General Obligation, 3%, 8/15/34   410,000    342,155 
Harris County Toll Road Authority, 4%, 8/15/38   300,000    269,475 
         1,170,665 
Utah - 3.2%          
Ogden City Sewer & Water Revenue, Series A, 4%, 6/15/31   250,000    249,340 
Utah Transit Authority, Series A, (BHAC-CR), 5%, 6/15/35   280,000    304,321 
         553,661 
Virginia - 6.1%          
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 9/1/38   90,000    91,725 
Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 7/1/47   250,000    243,676 
Southampton County Industrial Development Authority, 5%, 6/1/35   440,000    459,689 
Western Regional Jail Authority, 5%, 12/1/34   250,000    255,276 
         1,050,366 
Washington - 1.2%          
Washington, General Obligation, Series E, 5%, 2/1/29   205,000    205,474 
           
West Virginia - 2.7%          
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Series A, 5%, 7/1/37   450,000    459,414 
           
Wisconsin - 7.2%          
City of Burlington WI, Series A, (BAM), 4%, 4/1/36   580,000    542,114 
Green Bay, Series A, 4%, 4/1/38   355,000    320,586 
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Series A, 4%, 11/15/35   400,000    375,868 
         1,238,568 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.2%          
(Cost $17,953,223** )        16,805,158 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.8%        309,172 
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $17,114,330 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $17,953,223.
AGM   Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
BAM   Build America Mutual Assurance Co.
BHAC-CR   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
GO of AUTH   General Obligation of the Authority.
HUD SECT 8   HUD Insured Multifamily Housing.
NATL-RE   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF-GTD   Permanent School Fund Guaranteed.
ST AID WITHHLDG   State Aid Withholding.
ST INTERCEPT   State Intercept.
TCRS   Transferable Custodial Receipts.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison High Quality Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 35.8%        
Communication Services - 2.6%          
Comcast Corp., 3.15%, 3/1/26  $750,000   $711,538 
Walt Disney Co., 3.8%, 3/22/30   750,000    669,825 
         1,381,363 
Consumer Discretionary - 1.9%          
Cummins, Inc., 1.5%, 9/1/30   750,000    573,895 
NIKE, Inc., 2.75%, 3/27/27   500,000    460,720 
         1,034,615 
Consumer Staples - 5.6%          
Coca-Cola Co., 1%, 3/15/28   750,000    630,010 
Hershey Co., 1.7%, 6/1/30   750,000    588,154 
Kimberly-Clark Corp., 1.05%, 9/15/27   750,000    637,587 
PepsiCo, Inc. (A), 4.45%, 5/15/28   500,000    487,628 
PepsiCo, Inc., 2.75%, 3/19/30   750,000    640,065 
         2,983,444 
Financials - 20.1%          
Bank of America Corp., (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.010%) (B), 1.197%, 10/24/26   750,000    677,414 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., (Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index + 1.802%) (B), 5.802%, 10/25/28   750,000    740,659 
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 2.875%, 3/15/32   750,000    612,838 
BlackRock, Inc., 3.5%, 3/18/24   750,000    743,721 
Charles Schwab Corp., 0.9%, 3/11/26   750,000    661,397 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.417%) (B), 3.22%, 3/1/25   750,000    741,930 
Mastercard, Inc., 3.3%, 3/26/27   750,000    700,643 
Morgan Stanley, (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 2.240%) (B), 6.296%, 10/18/28   750,000    748,946 
Public Storage Operating Co., 1.95%, 11/9/28   750,000    628,640 
Simon Property Group LP, 2.45%, 9/13/29   750,000    612,698 
State Street Corp., (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 0.940%) (B), 2.354%, 11/1/25   750,000    719,678 
Truist Financial Corp., 2.85%, 10/26/24   750,000    724,270 
Truist Financial Corp., (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.435%) (B), 4.873%, 1/26/29   500,000    461,733 
Truist Financial Corp., 1.95%, 6/5/30   750,000    560,092 
U.S. Bancorp, (Secured Overnight Financing Rate + 1.660%) (B), 4.548%, 7/22/28   750,000    696,486 
Wells Fargo & Co., (3 mo. USD Term SOFR +        
1.087%) (B), 2.406%, 10/30/25  750,000   719,634 
         10,750,779 
Industrials - 3.5%          
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 4.8%,          
1/6/26   500,000    493,159 
Emerson Electric Co., 2%, 12/21/28   750,000    635,926 
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.75%, 1/20/28   750,000    729,220 
         1,858,305 
Information Technology - 1.3%          
Texas Instruments, Inc., 1.375%, 3/12/25   750,000    710,033 
           
Utilities - 0.8%          
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance          
Corp., 1%, 6/15/26   500,000    443,981 
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds          
(Cost $21,213,503 )        19,162,520 
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS - 1.3%          
Health Care - 1.3%          
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd.,          
4.75%, 5/19/33   750,000    690,830 
Total Foreign Corporate Bonds          
(Cost $744,051 )        690,830 
           
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 60.9%          
           
Fannie Mae - 10.1%          
0.500%, 11/7/25   1,500,000    1,367,443 
2.125%, 4/24/26   2,500,000    2,330,643 
0.750%, 10/8/27 (A)   2,000,000    1,702,712 
         5,400,798 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 50.8%          
2.375%, 8/15/24   1,500,000    1,463,906 
1.250%, 8/31/24   1,250,000    1,207,178 
0.375%, 9/15/24   1,500,000    1,435,137 
2.250%, 11/15/24   1,750,000    1,693,945 
2.125%, 5/15/25   1,750,000    1,670,498 
4.250%, 10/15/25   750,000    738,164 
3.875%, 1/15/26   750,000    731,982 
3.750%, 4/15/26   1,250,000    1,214,893 
1.625%, 5/15/26   1,750,000    1,611,846 
1.500%, 8/15/26   1,750,000    1,595,098 
1.500%, 1/31/27   1,500,000    1,349,121 
0.625%, 3/31/27  1,000,000   867,734 
2.375%, 5/15/27   1,500,000    1,378,711 
2.250%, 11/15/27   1,750,000    1,583,682 
3.625%, 5/31/28   1,500,000    1,426,992 
1.875%, 2/28/29   1,500,000    1,290,527 
3.875%, 11/30/29   1,750,000    1,655,596 
3.875%, 12/31/29   1,750,000    1,654,434 
1.375%, 11/15/31   1,750,000    1,346,133 
3.375%, 5/15/33   1,500,000    1,329,609 
         27,245,186 
Total U.S. Government and Agency          
Obligations          
(Cost $34,942,061 )        32,645,984 

 

   Shares     
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.3%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government          
Money Market Fund, Premier Class (C), 5.30%   624,189    624,189 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (C) (D), 5.36%   2,209,000    2,209,000 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $2,833,189 )        2,833,189 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 103.3%          
(Cost $59,732,804** )        55,332,523 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (3.3%)        (1,777,119)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $53,555,404 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $59,856,370.
(A)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $2,162,301, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (D) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(B)   Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2023.
(C)   7-day yield.
(D)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
     
LP   Limited Partnership.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
USD   United States Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 6.1%          
CarMax Auto Owner Trust, Series 2023-3, Class A3, 5.28%, 5/15/28  $500,000   $492,804 
CCG Receivables Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A2 (A), 0.54%, 12/14/27   31,162    31,010 
Chesapeake Funding II LLC, Series 2020- 1A, Class A1 (A), 0.87%, 8/15/32   26,574    26,319 
Chesapeake Funding II LLC, Series 2023- 1A, Class A1 (A), 5.65%, 5/15/35   874,069    867,481 
Chesapeake Funding II LLC, Series 2023- 2A, Class A1 (A), 6.16%, 10/15/35   572,065    570,849 
CNH Equipment Trust, Series 2023-A, Class A3, 4.81%, 8/15/28   750,000    734,472 
Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2023-2, Class A3 (A), 5.65%, 1/22/29   1,000,000    994,647 
Donlen Fleet Lease Funding 2 LLC, Series 2021-2, Class A2 (A), 0.56%, 12/11/34   158,004    155,052 
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2022-1, Class A2 (A), 3.03%, 1/20/28   581,231    567,018 
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2023-1, Class A2 (A), 5.51%, 1/22/29   500,000    495,375 
Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC, Series 2022-4, Class A2 (A), 5.76%, 10/22/29   1,033,614    1,027,737 
GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B, 2.54%, 8/18/25   1,000,000    992,812 
Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC, Series 2021- 1A, Class A (A), 1.21%, 12/26/25   750,000    714,739 
John Deere Owner Trust, Series 2023-B, Class A3, 5.18%, 3/15/28   750,000    742,638 
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 2020-2, Class B (A), 0.84%, 2/25/28   61,194    60,749 
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 2021-1, Class B (A), 0.875%, 9/25/28   147,416    144,171 
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 2021-2, Class B (A), 0.889%, 12/26/28   143,153    139,283 
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 2021-3, Class C (A), 0.86%, 2/26/29   377,117    361,285 
LAD Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A (A), 1.3%, 8/17/26   124,099    122,073 
LAD Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022- 1A, Class A (A), 5.21%, 6/15/27   604,261    598,255 
LAD Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023- 2A, Class A2 (A), 5.93%, 6/15/27   345,311    344,004 
Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2022-B, Class A4, 4.45%, 11/15/29   200,000    193,042 
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2022-2, Class B, 3.44%, 9/15/27   300,000    291,586 
Santander Revolving Auto Loan Trust, Series 2019-A, Class C (A), 3%, 1/26/32   500,000    476,133 
           
Total Asset Backed Securities          
(Cost $11,317,027 )        11,143,534 
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS - 5.2%          
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A1 (A) (B), 2.879%, 7/25/49   126,775    116,491 
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2020-1, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 1.724%, 2/25/55   96,292    91,125 
CIM Trust, Series 2021-J2, Class A4 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 4/25/51   506,455    421,476 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. REMICS, Series 4066, Class DI, IO, 3%, 6/15/27   395,858    13,389 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMIC Trust, Series 2021-DNA3, Class M1, (30 day USD SOFR Average + 0.750%) (A) (D), 6.071%, 10/25/33  197,186   196,632 
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2022-R01, Class 1M1, (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.000%) (A) (D), 6.321%, 12/25/41   252,764    251,034 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2015-12, Class NI, IO, 3.5%, 3/25/30   458,785    31,685 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2011-31, Class DB, 3.5%, 4/25/31   261,092    245,433 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2011-36, Class QB, 4%, 5/25/31   347,948    331,117 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2001-73, Class GZ, 6%, 12/25/31   65,913    64,688 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2005-79, Class LT, 5.5%, 9/25/35   64,905    63,291 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2020-44, Class TI, IO, 5.5%, 12/25/35   2,010,744    304,887 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2016-21, Class BA, 3%, 3/25/42   17,278    17,089 
Flagstar Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 9INV, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 9/25/41   533,284    435,600 
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-K40, Class B (A) (C) (D), 4.052%, 11/25/47   1,000,000    977,641 
GCAT Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 0.874%, 1/25/66   634,551    494,170 
Government National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 2015-53, Class IL, IO, 3%, 9/20/44   46,910    348 
GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Corp. Trust, Series 2020-PJ6, Class A2 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 5/25/51   479,707    351,292 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019- 5, Class A3 (A) (C) (D), 4%, 11/25/49   22,358    19,573 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2019- 7, Class A3 (A) (C) (D), 3.492%, 2/25/50   86,342    71,771 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 1, Class A3 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 6/25/51   653,096    477,874 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 3, Class A3 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 7/25/51   857,752    627,622 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 6, Class A4 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 10/25/51   725,362    601,611 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2021- 14, Class A4 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 5/25/52   804,407    659,791 
JP Morgan Wealth Management, Series 2020-ATR1, Class A3 (A) (C) (D), 3%, 2/25/50   137,118    107,433 
PSMC Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 3.5%, 10/25/49   5,143    5,042 
PSMC Trust, Series 2020-2, Class A2 (A) (C) (D), 3%, 5/25/50   113,175    94,926 
PSMC Trust, Series 2021-1, Class A11 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 3/25/51   845,699    705,842 
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-6, Class A5 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 12/25/51   627,898    513,785 
RCKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-1, Class A5 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 1/25/52   429,995    351,015 
Sequoia Mortgage Trust, Series 2013-7, Class A2 (C) (D), 3%, 6/25/43   269,309    221,691 
Towd Point HE Trust, Series 2021-HE1, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 0.918%, 2/25/63  116,806   109,495 
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2019-2, Class A1 (A) (C) (D), 4%, 4/25/49   11,753    10,547 
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust, Series 2021-INV2, Class A2 (A) (C) (D), 2.5%, 9/25/51   620,970    453,963 
           
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations          
(Cost $11,684,606 )        9,439,369 
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES - 3.1%          
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series KJ17, Class A2, 2.982%, 11/25/25   205,607    198,560 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K059, Class X1, IO (C) (D), 0.3%, 9/25/26   14,849,393    101,454 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K066, Class A2, 3.117%, 6/25/27   1,000,000    927,453 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.          
Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, Series K131, Class A2, 1.853%, 7/25/31   505,000    388,676 
Federal National Mortgage Association-          
Aces, Series 2017-M15, Class ATS2 (C) (D), 3.155%, 11/25/27   766,460    708,379 
Federal National Mortgage Association-          
Aces, Series 2022-M1, Class A2 (C) (D), 1.669%, 10/25/31   1,250,000    934,573 
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2014-K41,          
Class B (A) (C) (D), 3.834%, 11/25/47   750,000    729,939 
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-K44,          
Class B (A) (C) (D), 3.719%, 1/25/48   750,000    724,880 
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-K58,          
Class B (A) (C) (D), 3.738%, 9/25/49   320,000    299,084 
FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-          
K106, Class B (A) (C) (D), 3.585%, 3/25/53   750,000    637,350 
GSAMP Trust, Series 2006-S5, Class M5 (C), 7.488% 9/25/36   722,000    - 
           
Total Commercial Mortgage-          
Backed Securities          
(Cost $6,062,553 )        5,650,348 
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 28.0%          
Communication Services - 1.7%          
AT&T, Inc., 4.75%, 5/15/46   500,000    379,829 
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp. (A), 4.75%, 3/1/30   300,000    247,958 
Charter Communications Operating LLC/          
Charter Communications Operating Capital, 4.908%, 7/23/25   500,000    488,745 
Discovery Communications LLC, 5%, 9/20/37   250,000    196,238 
Expedia Group, Inc., 3.25%, 2/15/30   500,000    414,711 
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 5.25%, 8/1/26   200,000    178,840 
Meta Platforms, Inc., 3.85%, 8/15/32   250,000    217,773 
SBA Communications Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/27   350,000    318,750 
VeriSign, Inc., 2.7%, 6/15/31   500,000    386,893 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments - continued

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.4%, 3/22/41  $500,000   $339,245 
         3,168,982 
Consumer Discretionary - 2.1%          
7-Eleven, Inc. (A), 1.8%, 2/10/31   400,000    297,808 
7-Eleven, Inc. (A), 2.5%, 2/10/41   250,000    146,231 
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., 1.75%, 10/1/27   250,000    202,910 
American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage          
Loyalty IP Ltd. (A), 5.5%, 4/20/26   291,667    283,661 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 5.85%, 4/6/30   500,000    472,866 
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc. (A), 5.375%, 5/1/25   350,000    344,121 
Home Depot, Inc., 3.35%, 4/15/50   250,000    159,501 
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 3%, 10/15/50   500,000    276,775 
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.25%, 4/1/52   750,000    523,369 
Southwest Airlines Co., 5.125%, 6/15/27   500,000    482,643 
Tractor Supply Co., 1.75%, 11/1/30   550,000    408,238 
Tractor Supply Co., 5.25%, 5/15/33   150,000    137,610 
         3,735,733 
Consumer Staples - 0.7%          
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 3.8%, 5/1/50   300,000    200,440 
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (A), 4.875%, 5/15/28   250,000    230,675 
Mars, Inc. (A), 3.875%, 4/1/39   400,000    307,827 
Mars, Inc. (A), 2.375%, 7/16/40   350,000    210,758 
Performance Food Group, Inc. (A), 5.5%, 10/15/27   325,000    303,892 
         1,253,592 
Energy - 2.6%          
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, 4.45%, 7/15/27   400,000    375,146 
Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage, Inc., 3%, 11/15/29   350,000    293,977 
Energy Transfer LP, 5.25%, 4/15/29   275,000    261,231 
Energy Transfer LP, 6.55%, 12/1/33   300,000    296,234 
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 5.45%, 6/1/47   400,000    300,684 
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 5.35%, 1/31/33   250,000    238,806 
Kinder Morgan, Inc., 5.55%, 6/1/45   400,000    330,804 
Marathon Petroleum Corp., 4.7%, 5/1/25   275,000    269,276 
Marathon Petroleum Corp., 3.8%, 4/1/28   600,000    547,784 
MPLX LP, 2.65%, 8/15/30   350,000    277,235 
ONEOK, Inc., 5.85%, 1/15/26   150,000    149,860 
Phillips 66, 0.9%, 2/15/24   500,000    492,298 
Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp., 6%, 4/15/27   400,000    385,154 
Valero Energy Corp., 6.625%, 6/15/37   500,000    492,314 
Valero Energy Corp., 4%, 6/1/52   175,000    114,490 
         4,825,293 
Financials - 11.7%          
Air Lease Corp., 2.875%, 1/15/26   500,000    464,042 
Air Lease Corp., 1.875%, 8/15/26   250,000    221,197 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,          
4.75%, 4/15/35   900,000    763,013 
American Express Co., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.940%) (D), 6.489%,          
10/30/31   500,000    501,694 
American International Group, Inc.,          
4.75%, 4/1/48   150,000    118,204 
Athene Global Funding (A), 1.45%,          
1/8/26   500,000    447,801 
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 5%,          
2/15/33   250,000    232,751 
Bank of America Corp., Series N, (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 0.910%) (D),          
1.658%, 3/11/27  400,000   357,867 
Bank of America Corp., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 1.910%) (D),          
5.288%, 4/25/34   350,000    316,924 
Bank of America Corp., (5 year CMT +          
2.000%) (D), 3.846%, 3/8/37   350,000    276,808 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate Index +          
2.074%) (D), 5.834%, 10/25/33   500,000    479,951 
Belrose Funding Trust (A), 2.33%, 8/15/30   350,000    254,869 
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.,          
3.85%, 3/15/52   350,000    245,769 
BlackRock, Inc., 2.1%, 2/25/32   350,000    264,457 
Capital One Financial Corp., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 2.057%) (D),          
4.927%, 5/10/28   350,000    324,230 
Capital One Financial Corp., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 2.640%) (D),          
6.312%, 6/8/29   400,000    383,170 
Capital One Financial Corp., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 1.790%) (D),          
3.273%, 3/1/30   350,000    287,183 
Citibank NA, 5.803%, 9/29/28   250,000    247,049 
Citigroup, Inc., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 2.086%) (D), 4.91%,          
5/24/33   350,000    310,813 
Discover Financial Services, 6.7%,          
11/29/32   500,000    464,137 
Empower Finance 2020 LP (A), 3.075%,          
9/17/51   350,000    198,485 
Fifth Third Bancorp, 2.55%, 5/5/27   350,000    302,416 
Fifth Third Bancorp, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 2.340%) (D), 6.339%,          
7/27/29   400,000    387,815 
Fifth Third Bancorp, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.660%) (D), 4.337%,          
4/25/33   350,000    285,714 
Five Corners Funding Trust II (A), 2.85%,          
5/15/30   250,000    205,496 
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc.,          
3.25%, 1/15/32   400,000    302,582 
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc., 2.875%,          
1/15/26   400,000    368,256 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 0.913%) (D),          
1.948%, 10/21/27   500,000    438,658 
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate+ 1.830%) (D),          
6.208%, 8/21/29   350,000    336,641 
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., (5 year CMT          
+ 1.170%) (D), 2.487%, 8/15/36   700,000    472,107 
Huntington National Bank, (Secured          
Overnight Financing Rate + 1.205%) (D),          
4.008%, 5/16/25   500,000    485,588 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.75%,          
9/21/28   250,000    228,028 
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 4.6%,          
3/15/33   350,000    313,220 
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., 2.625%,          
10/15/31   450,000    332,560 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., (3 mo. USD SOFR          
+ 0.695%) (D), 1.04%, 2/4/27   650,000    577,979 
KeyBank NA, 5%, 1/26/33   250,000    201,718 
KeyCorp, 4.1%, 4/30/28   400,000    343,027 
KKR Group Finance Co. VIII LLC (A), 3.5%,          
8/25/50   250,000    147,686 
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc. (A), 3.95%, 5/15/60  150,000   88,259 
LPL Holdings, Inc. (A), 4%, 3/15/29   350,000    300,989 
Morgan Stanley, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.990%) (D), 2.188%,          
4/28/26   175,000    164,616 
Morgan Stanley, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.830%) (D), 6.407%,          
11/1/29   300,000    299,704 
Morgan Stanley, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.020%) (D), 1.928%,          
4/28/32   500,000    363,187 
Morgan Stanley, (5 year CMT + 2.430%)          
(D), 5.948%, 1/19/38   600,000    545,791 
Nasdaq, Inc. (E), 1.65%, 1/15/31   450,000    333,213 
Old Republic International Corp., 3.85%,          
6/11/51   300,000    186,974 
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.,          
3.375%, 2/1/31   250,000    192,551 
PNC Bank NA, 2.7%, 10/22/29   250,000    198,755 
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.,          
(Secured Overnight Financing Rate +          
2.284%) (D), 6.875%, 10/20/34   300,000    300,282 
Realty Income Corp., 4.85%, 3/15/30   400,000    369,924 
Regions Financial Corp., 1.8%, 8/12/28   500,000    391,120 
State Street Corp., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.490%) (D), 3.031%,          
11/1/34   250,000    206,506 
Synchrony Financial, 7.25%, 2/2/33   275,000    233,641 
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association          
of America (A), 3.3%, 5/15/50   300,000    181,140 
Truist Bank, 2.25%, 3/11/30   325,000    240,414 
Truist Financial Corp., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 0.690%) (D), 1.267%,          
3/2/27   250,000    219,139 
Truist Financial Corp., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.852%) (D), 5.122%,          
1/26/34   400,000    343,947 
Truist Financial Corp., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 2.361%) (D), 5.867%,          
6/8/34   600,000    546,271 
U.S. Bancorp, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.660%) (D), 4.548%,          
7/22/28   500,000    464,324 
U.S. Bancorp, (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.600%) (D), 4.839%,          
2/1/34   525,000    450,135 
Wells Fargo & Co., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 2.000%) (D), 2.188%,          
4/30/26   350,000    329,120 
Wells Fargo & Co., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 1.740%) (D), 5.574%,          
7/25/29   500,000    481,854 
Wells Fargo & Co., (Secured Overnight          
Financing Rate + 2.020%) (D), 5.389%,          
4/24/34   350,000    317,569 
Welltower OP LLC, 2.05%, 1/15/29   500,000    407,492 
Weyerhaeuser Co., 3.375%, 3/9/33   300,000    238,616 
         21,285,438 
Health Care - 2.3%          
Amgen, Inc., 5.65%, 3/2/53   400,000    354,198 
Block, Inc. (E), 2.75%, 6/1/26   450,000    403,834 
Centene Corp., 2.45%, 7/15/28   500,000    420,150 
Cigna Group, 4.9%, 12/15/48   500,000    403,530 
CVS Health Corp., 5.125%, 7/20/45   500,000    401,214 
Gartner, Inc. (A) (E), 4.5%, 7/1/28   400,000    360,030 
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., 5.6%,          
11/15/25   750,000    745,850 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments - continued

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.,          
6.377%, 11/22/52  $250,000   $243,783 
Health Care Service Corp. A Mutual Legal          
Reserve Co. (A), 2.2%, 6/1/30   250,000    197,990 
J M Smucker Co., 6.2%, 11/15/33   300,000    291,953 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 3.7%, 8/15/49   250,000    170,293 
Zoetis, Inc., 3%, 5/15/50   250,000    149,333 
         4,142,158 
Industrials - 3.0%          
Ashtead Capital, Inc. (A), 2.45%, 8/12/31   600,000    441,934 
Ball Corp., 4.875%, 3/15/26   475,000    456,149 
Boeing Co., 5.805%, 5/1/50   350,000    303,310 
Carrier Global Corp., 3.577%, 4/5/50   200,000    126,269 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 3.2%,          
7/15/51   500,000    299,285 
Nordson Corp., 5.8%, 9/15/33   600,000    572,527 
Otis Worldwide Corp., 2.565%, 2/15/30   350,000    285,130 
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.9%, 10/1/30   500,000    394,452 
TD SYNNEX Corp., 1.75%, 8/9/26   500,000    437,712 
TD SYNNEX Corp., 2.65%, 8/9/31   250,000    182,710 
Textron, Inc. (E), 2.45%, 3/15/31   250,000    195,342 
TransDigm, Inc. (A), 6.25%, 3/15/26   475,000    463,723 
United Rentals North America, Inc.,          
5.5%, 5/15/27   500,000    483,093 
Vontier Corp., 1.8%, 4/1/26   300,000    267,285 
WRKCo, Inc., 3.9%, 6/1/28   350,000    318,169 
WRKCo, Inc. (E), 3%, 6/15/33   300,000    229,737 
         5,456,827 
Information Technology - 1.8%          
Broadcom, Inc. (A), 3.187%, 11/15/36   12,000    8,333 
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., 8.35%,          
7/15/46   87,000    97,623 
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., 3.45%,          
12/15/51   625,000    374,711 
Fiserv, Inc., 3.5%, 7/1/29   750,000    658,476 
HP, Inc., 2.65%, 6/17/31   600,000    458,738 
Intuit, Inc., 5.2%, 9/15/33   250,000    238,355 
Iron Mountain, Inc. (A), 4.5%, 2/15/31   275,000    224,841 
Oracle Corp., 3.95%, 3/25/51   750,000    490,057 
Salesforce, Inc., 2.9%, 7/15/51   500,000    296,471 
VMware, Inc., 2.2%, 8/15/31   500,000    370,535 
         3,218,140 
Materials - 0.3%          
Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC, 6.165%,          
7/15/27   250,000    244,146 
LYB International Finance III LLC, 3.625%,          
4/1/51   400,000    242,734 
         486,880 
Utilities - 1.8%          
AES Corp., 1.375%, 1/15/26   400,000    355,510 
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., 1.65%,          
5/15/31   350,000    255,825 
DTE Electric Co., 5.4%, 4/1/53   250,000    220,941 
Duke Energy Corp., 3.75%, 9/1/46   500,000    327,539 
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 3.7%,          
10/15/46   1,000,000    664,405 
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.875%,          
12/4/51   700,000    399,874 
Interstate Power & Light Co., 3.5%,          
9/30/49   250,000    156,437 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.,          
1.9%, 6/15/28   500,000    417,504 
PECO Energy Co., 3.05%, 3/15/51   750,000    438,169 
         3,236,204 
Total Corporate Notes and Bonds          
(Cost $60,888,431 )        50,809,247 
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS - 3.2%          
Consumer Discretionary - 0.1%          
Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd. (A),          
4.75%, 10/20/28  250,000   234,967 
           
Energy - 0.1%          
Enbridge, Inc., 5.7%, 3/8/33   250,000    234,186 
           
Financials - 2.1%          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global          
Aviation Trust, 1.75%, 1/30/26   500,000    449,581 
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global          
Aviation Trust, 4.625%, 10/15/27   250,000    231,794 
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd. (A),          
2.125%, 2/21/26   500,000    445,919 
Banco Santander SA, 6.921%, 8/8/33   400,000    372,351 
Bank of Montreal, 5.203%, 2/1/28   400,000    386,041 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.,          
(1 year CMT + 1.530%) (D), 5.475%,          
2/22/31   500,000    476,109 
Royal Bank of Canada, 4.9%, 1/12/28   400,000    384,015 
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 5.156%,          
1/10/28   400,000    386,011 
Toronto-Dominion Bank, 4.456%, 6/8/32   300,000    262,176 
UBS Group AG, (1 year CMT + 2.050%)          
(A) (D), 4.703%, 8/5/27   400,000    381,036 
         3,775,033 
Health Care - 0.8%          
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd.,          
5.3%, 5/19/53   500,000    440,897 
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd.,          
5.34%, 5/19/63   250,000    215,627 
Royalty Pharma PLC, 2.2%, 9/2/30   200,000    152,939 
Royalty Pharma PLC, 3.55%, 9/2/50   500,000    293,658 
STERIS Irish FinCo UnLtd Co., 3.75%,          
3/15/51   500,000    332,632 
         1,435,753 
Materials - 0.1%          
Nutrien Ltd., 5.8%, 3/27/53   250,000    219,798 
Total Foreign Corporate Bonds          
(Cost $6,706,893 )        5,899,737 
           
MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 29.0%          
Fannie Mae - 15.4%          
3%, 9/1/30 Pool # 890696   251,023    235,594 
3%, 12/1/30 Pool # AL8924   124,180    116,720 
7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515   3,443    3,482 
3.5%, 12/1/31 Pool # MA0919   88,941    82,883 
6.5%, 3/1/32 Pool # 889072   11,123    11,185 
6.5%, 5/1/32 Pool # 636758   675    678 
7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591   362    367 
6.5%, 6/1/32 Pool # 545691   17,979    18,116 
3.5%, 8/1/32 Pool # MA3098   116,824    110,469 
3.5%, 9/1/32 Pool # MA3126   82,340    77,456 
5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880   24,568    24,181 
4%, 2/1/35 Pool # MA2177   228,101    212,685 
3.5%, 12/1/35 Pool # MA2473   226,736    207,594 
4.5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 745147   3,828    3,549 
2.5%, 9/1/36 Pool # FS4049   684,738    606,962 
6%, 11/1/36 Pool # 902510   32,793    32,897 
6%, 10/1/37 Pool # 947563   31,097    31,196 
6.5%, 12/1/37 Pool # 889072   22,319    22,690 
4.5%, 5/1/38 Pool # MA5013   1,138,613    1,077,896 
6.5%, 8/1/38 Pool # 987711   50,784    52,777 
3%, 11/1/39 Pool # MA3831   98,267    84,640 
4%, 9/1/40 Pool # AE3039  242,783   217,083 
4%, 1/1/41 Pool # AB2080   182,499    163,404 
2.5%, 5/1/41 Pool # MA4334   1,268,575    1,004,095 
5.5%, 7/1/41 Pool # AL6588   179,946    176,882 
4%, 9/1/41 Pool # AJ1406   80,694    72,275 
4%, 10/1/41 Pool # AJ4046   254,738    229,332 
3.5%, 11/1/41 Pool # AB3867   95,620    84,100 
2.5%, 3/1/42 Pool # MA4571   1,751,921    1,409,441 
2.5%, 3/1/42 Pool # CB3076   674,924    538,526 
4%, 3/1/42 Pool # AL1998   379,272    339,577 
3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4134   411,453    361,895 
3.5%, 8/1/42 Pool # AP2133   197,371    172,957 
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # AP6568   51,667    43,624 
3.5%, 9/1/42 Pool # AB6228   117,043    102,945 
4%, 10/1/42 Pool # AP7363   259,471    230,899 
3.5%, 1/1/43 Pool # AQ9326   242,762    213,503 
3%, 2/1/43 Pool # AL3072   393,983    332,730 
3.5%, 3/1/43 Pool # AT0310   193,436    170,121 
3.5%, 4/1/43 Pool # AT2887   200,955    175,488 
4%, 1/1/45 Pool # AS4257   63,272    56,141 
4.5%, 10/1/46 Pool # MA2783   32,690    29,990 
3%, 1/1/47 Pool # BE0108   328,097    271,914 
2.5%, 12/1/47 Pool # FM3165   1,011,938    792,468 
3%, 1/1/48 Pool # FM1303   1,131,864    939,220 
3%, 8/1/48 Pool # FS0517   786,462    651,337 
3%, 1/1/49 Pool # FS4296   753,485    634,331 
4%, 11/1/50 Pool # FM5530   580,662    509,543 
2%, 1/1/52 Pool # FS0173   737,656    552,659 
2%, 1/1/52 Pool # CB2601   355,973    266,703 
2%, 3/1/52 Pool # CB3105   460,296    343,706 
2.5%, 3/1/52 Pool # BV4133   567,156    435,891 
3%, 3/1/52 Pool # CB3115   907,526    735,557 
2.5%, 4/1/52 Pool # FS4138   713,766    551,841 
3.5%, 5/1/52 Pool # FS1866   940,393    787,180 
4%, 5/1/52 Pool # CB3627   1,194,593    1,034,257 
4%, 5/1/52 Pool # CB3678   936,256    810,206 
4%, 5/1/52 Pool # FS1704   442,630    386,437 
4%, 5/1/52 Pool # FS1818   720,190    623,674 
3.5%, 6/1/52 Pool # CB3845   923,954    774,221 
3.5%, 7/1/52 Pool # FS2812   585,801    496,280 
3.5%, 8/1/52 Pool # CB4361   945,436    792,260 
4.5%, 8/1/52 Pool # CB4383   936,675    841,392 
4.5%, 8/1/52 Pool # FS2605   490,549    439,121 
4.5%, 9/1/52 Pool # FS2821   723,127    649,500 
5%, 10/1/52 Pool # MA4785   921,207    850,395 
5.5%, 10/1/52 Pool # MA4786   886,124    841,599 
5%, 11/1/52 Pool # MA4806   937,739    865,587 
5%, 12/1/52 Pool # MA4841   1,412,444    1,303,800 
5.5%, 9/1/53 Pool # FS5575   698,117    664,811 
         27,984,915 
Freddie Mac - 13.6%          
4.5%, 2/1/25 Pool # J11722   8,376    8,355 
4.5%, 5/1/25 Pool # J12247   18,873    18,736 
8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005   252    261 
6.5%, 1/1/32 Pool # C62333   8,127    8,173 
2.5%, 2/1/32 Pool # ZS8641   194,768    178,916 
3.5%, 8/1/32 Pool # C91485   104,683    97,627 
4%, 5/1/33 Pool # G18693   174,580    166,463 
4.5%, 6/1/34 Pool # C01856   136,375    126,787 
2.5%, 6/1/35 Pool # RC1421   302,916    267,810 
2%, 1/1/36 Pool # SB0546   843,766    721,149 
6.5%, 11/1/36 Pool # C02660   2,721    2,790 
5.5%, 1/1/37 Pool # G04593   92,710    91,268 
5.5%, 11/1/37 Pool # A68787   62,555    61,581 
5.5%, 12/1/38 Pool # G05267   147,922    145,467 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments - continued

 

   Par Value   Value (Note 2,3) 
4.5%, 8/1/39 Pool # G08361  $150,089   $138,922 
3.5%, 11/1/40 Pool # G06168   137,858    121,437 
2%, 3/1/41 Pool # RB5105   952,048    755,256 
2.5%, 6/1/41 Pool # SC0151   772,056    626,721 
4%, 10/1/41 Pool # Q04092   272,866    244,678 
4.5%, 3/1/42 Pool # G07491   168,804    156,278 
3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233   238,791    201,977 
3%, 2/1/43 Pool # Q15767   171,429    145,695 
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025   303,164    255,821 
3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026   298,104    251,427 
3.5%, 8/1/44 Pool # Q27927   198,464    171,847 
3%, 7/1/45 Pool # G08653   282,836    235,946 
3.5%, 8/1/45 Pool # Q35614   211,681    183,287 
3%, 11/1/45 Pool # G08675   233,281    194,507 
3%, 1/1/46 Pool # G08686   294,705    245,497 
3%, 10/1/46 Pool # G60722   309,019    256,267 
3.5%, 11/1/47 Pool # Q52079   249,673    213,708 
2.5%, 4/1/48 Pool # QA2240   976,997    765,322 
3%, 7/1/49 Pool # QA1033   347,848    281,520 
2.5%, 6/1/51 Pool # QC2842   919,536    709,010 
2.5%, 1/1/52 Pool # SD7552   3,735,395    2,890,789 
3.5%, 4/1/52 Pool # SD0960   1,300,780    1,101,893 
3.5%, 5/1/52 Pool # RA7380   700,279    586,773 
3.5%, 5/1/52 Pool # QE2363   686,989    573,366 
3%, 8/1/52 Pool # SD7556   1,559,940    1,263,274 
5%, 11/1/52 Pool # SD8267   935,958    863,943 
5.5%, 11/1/52 Pool # SD8268   1,612,616    1,532,213 
5.5%, 11/1/52 Pool # SD1859   926,868    882,436 
4.5%, 12/1/52 Pool # SD1921   1,196,642    1,075,098 
5%, 12/1/52 Pool # RA8278   1,418,805    1,310,036 
5%, 2/1/53 Pool # SD2334   339,119    313,087 
5.5%, 2/1/53 Pool # SD2172   573,186    545,589 
5%, 5/1/53 Pool # SD2875   1,509,030    1,397,385 
5.5%, 6/1/53 Pool # SD3174   979,337    930,615 
6%, 9/1/53 Pool # SD8363   588,831    573,672 
6%, 9/1/53 Pool # SD3739   744,685    727,970 
         24,618,645 
Ginnie Mae - 0.0%          
6.5%, 2/20/29 Pool # 2714   2,624    2,624 
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068   1,478    1,504 
4%, 4/15/39 Pool # 698089   10,648    9,730 
         13,858 
Total Mortgage Backed Securities          
(Cost $59,005,897 )        52,617,418 
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 24.0%          
U.S. Treasury Bonds - 8.3%          
6.625%, 2/15/27  2,000,000   2,103,594 
5.375%, 2/15/31   1,250,000    1,289,014 
4.500%, 5/15/38   1,250,000    1,180,078 
2.250%, 5/15/41   4,000,000    2,637,031 
3.750%, 8/15/41   4,250,000    3,534,805 
3.000%, 5/15/45   1,000,000    711,172 
3.000%, 5/15/47   750,000    524,062 
3.375%, 11/15/48   500,000    372,832 
1.250%, 5/15/50   2,000,000    888,359 
1.875%, 2/15/51   2,000,000    1,058,984 
4.125%, 8/15/53   790,000    681,005 
         14,980,936 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 15.7%          
2.250%, 11/15/25   5,250,000    4,965,146 
2.375%, 5/15/27   5,000,000    4,595,703 
4.000%, 2/29/28   4,500,000    4,353,047 
2.875%, 5/15/28   6,000,000    5,521,172 
2.625%, 2/15/29   5,500,000    4,928,516 
3.875%, 11/30/29   2,250,000    2,128,623 
1.375%, 11/15/31   1,500,000    1,153,828 
4.125%, 11/15/32   350,000    330,463 
3.375%, 5/15/33   600,000    531,844 
         28,508,342 
Total U.S. Government and          
Agency Obligations          
(Cost $50,222,427 )        43,489,278 

 

   Shares     
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.6%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (F), 5.30%   1,811,989    1,811,989 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending          
Government Money Market Portfolio (F) (G), 5.36%   1,103,783    1,103,783 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $2,915,772 )        2,915,772 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2%          
(Cost $208,803,606** )        181,964,703 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.2%)        (379,166)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $181,585,537 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $208,872,687.
(A)   Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional buyers."
(B)   Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2023.
(C)   Coupon rate may change based on changes of the underlying collateral or prepayments of principal. The coupon rate shown represents the rate at October 31,2023.
(D)   Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of October 31, 2023.
(E)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $1,081,353, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (G) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(F)   7-day yield.
(G)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
     
BDC   Business Development Company
CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury.
DAC   Designated Activity Company.
FREMF   Freddie Mac Multifamily Securities
IO   Interest Only.
LLC   Limited Liability Company.
LP   Limited Partnership.
PLC   Public Limited Company.
REMIC   Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
STACR   Structured Agency Credit Risk.
USD   United States Dollar.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 75.0%          
Communication Services - 6.3%          
Alphabet, Inc., Class C * (A)   30,000   $3,759,000 
Comcast Corp., Class A   60,000    2,477,400 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A * (A)   13,000    3,916,510 
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. * (A)   36,300    5,222,118 
         15,375,028 
Consumer Discretionary - 6.4%          
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (A)   216,000    10,251,360 
Lowe's Cos., Inc. (A)   15,000    2,858,550 
Nordstrom, Inc.   168,000    2,348,640 
         15,458,550 
Consumer Staples - 10.0%          
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (A)   45,000    3,220,650 
Colgate-Palmolive Co. (A)   64,000    4,807,680 
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A (A)   14,500    3,395,175 
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (A)   175,000    5,307,750 
PepsiCo, Inc. (A)   22,000    3,592,160 
Target Corp. (A)   37,000    4,099,230 
         24,422,645 
Energy - 8.2%          
APA Corp. (A)   167,200    6,641,184 
EOG Resources, Inc.   43,000    5,428,750 
Transocean Ltd. *   1,200,000    7,944,000 
         20,013,934 
Equity Real Estate Investment          
Trusts (REITs) - 2.9%          
American Tower Corp., REIT (A)   39,700    7,074,143 
           
Financials - 8.0%          
BlackRock, Inc. (A)   9,200    5,632,976 
CME Group, Inc. (A)   19,000    4,055,740 
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (A)   25,000   3,476,500 
Morgan Stanley (A)   45,500    3,222,310 
PayPal Holdings, Inc. * (A)   62,000    3,211,600 
         19,599,126 
Health Care - 14.2%          
Abbott Laboratories   58,000    5,483,900 
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)   36,000    3,721,320 
CVS Health Corp. (A)   69,300    4,782,393 
Danaher Corp. (A)   26,200    5,030,924 
Elevance Health, Inc. (A)   13,100    5,896,179 
Medtronic PLC   86,100    6,075,216 
Pfizer, Inc. (A)   123,000    3,758,880 
         34,748,812 
Industrials - 3.2%          
3M Co.   7,000    636,650 
Fastenal Co. (A)   66,000    3,850,440 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B (A)   19,000    2,683,750 
Veralto Corp. *   8,733    602,577 
         7,773,417 
Information Technology - 4.8%          
Ciena Corp. * (A)   55,000    2,321,000 
Microsoft Corp. (A)   12,000    4,057,320 
Texas Instruments, Inc. (A)   38,000    5,396,380 
         11,774,700 
Materials - 6.5%          
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (A)   16,800    4,744,992 
Barrick Gold Corp. (A)   385,000    6,152,300 
Newmont Corp. (A)   131,000    4,908,570 
         15,805,862 
Utilities - 4.5%          
AES Corp. (A)   387,000    5,766,300 
NextEra Energy, Inc. (A)   90,000    5,247,000 
        11,013,300 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $210,595,033 )        183,059,517 
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 1.7%          
Stock Funds - 1.7%          
VanEck Gold Miners ETF (A)   148,000    4,145,480 
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $4,575,493 )        4,145,480 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 23.9%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (B), 5.30%   58,470,447    58,470,447 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $58,470,447 )        58,470,447 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.6%          
(Cost $273,640,973** )        245,675,444 
TOTAL CALL & PUT OPTIONS          
WRITTEN - (0.9%)        (2,312,793)
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.3%        925,779 
           
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $244,288,430 

 

*   Non-income producing.
**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $270,609,104.
(A)   All or a portion of these securities' positions, with a value of $156,207,864, represent covers (directly or through conversion rights) for outstanding options written.
(B)   7-day yield.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
PLC   Public Limited Company.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

Written Option Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2023

 

Description  Exercise Price   Expiration Date  Number of Contracts   Notional Amount   Market Value   Premiums Paid (Received)  

Unrealized Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Call Options Written                                 
AES Corp.  $20.00   1/19/24   (819)  $(1,638,000)  $(6,142)  $(27,821)  $21,679 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.   110.00   12/15/23   (130)   (1,430,000)   (30,550)   (31,067)   517 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.   120.00   1/19/24   (230)   (2,760,000)   (28,175)   (87,769)   59,594 
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.   290.00   12/15/23   (168)   (4,872,000)   (124,320)   (103,988)   (20,332)
Alphabet, Inc., Class C   135.00   12/15/23   (300)   (4,050,000)   (42,600)   (53,694)   11,094 
American Tower Corp., REIT   190.00   1/19/24   (280)   (5,320,000)   (119,000)   (106,114)   (12,886)
American Tower Corp., REIT   195.00   1/19/24   (117)   (2,281,500)   (33,345)   (50,189)   16,844 
APA Corp.   47.50   11/17/23   (550)   (2,612,500)   (3,850)   (48,932)   45,082 
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   82.50   11/17/23   (150)   (1,237,500)       (23,863)   23,863 
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   75.00   12/15/23   (300)   (2,250,000)   (25,500)   (62,694)   37,194 
Barrick Gold Corp.   19.00   1/19/24   (1,925)   (3,657,500)   (45,238)   (63,466)   18,228 
BlackRock, Inc.   630.00   12/15/23   (80)   (5,040,000)   (89,200)   (83,918)   (5,282)
BlackRock, Inc.   700.00   1/19/24   (12)   (840,000)   (4,140)   (26,387)   22,247 
Ciena Corp.   45.00   12/15/23   (550)   (2,475,000)   (79,750)   (79,189)   (561)
CME Group, Inc.   210.00   12/15/23   (190)   (3,990,000)   (158,650)   (61,447)   (97,203)
Colgate-Palmolive Co.   75.00   12/15/23   (640)   (4,800,000)   (139,200)   (95,347)   (43,853)
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A   270.00   1/19/24   (145)   (3,915,000)   (14,500)   (126,004)   111,504 
CVS Health Corp.   72.50   11/17/23   (693)   (5,024,250)   (55,440)   (93,727)   38,287 
Danaher Corp.   195.00   12/15/23   (262)   (5,109,000)   (174,230)   (85,404)   (88,826)
Elevance Health, Inc.   470.00   12/15/23   (53)   (2,491,000)   (35,775)   (49,316)   13,541 
Elevance Health, Inc.   470.00   1/19/24   (78)   (3,666,000)   (95,550)   (108,208)   12,658 
Fastenal Co.   60.00   11/17/23   (660)   (3,960,000)   (26,400)   (104,919)   78,519 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Written Option Contracts Outstanding at October 31, 2023 (continued)

 

Description  Exercise Price   Expiration Date  Number of Contracts   Notional Amount   Market Value   Premiums Paid (Received)  

Unrealized Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 
Call Options Written (continued)             
JPMorgan Chase & Co.  $150.00   12/15/23   (250)  $(3,750,000)  $(19,625)  $(97,242)  $77,617 
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.   35.00   11/17/23   (191)   (668,500)       (13,173)   13,173 
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.   32.00   1/19/24   (256)   (819,200)   (14,080)   (15,099)   1,019 
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.   35.00   1/19/24   (162)   (567,000)   (1,620)   (9,553)   7,933 
Las Vegas Sands Corp.   50.00   11/17/23   (2,092)   (10,460,000)   (83,680)   (209,132)   125,452 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.   200.00   12/15/23   (150)   (3,000,000)   (65,625)   (65,847)   222 
Meta Platforms, Inc., Cass A   320.00   1/19/24   (130)   (4,160,000)   (169,000)   (149,563)   (19,437)
Microsoft Corp.   325.00   11/17/23   (120)   (3,900,000)   (198,900)   (97,076)   (101,824)
Morgan Stanley   92.50   1/19/24   (300)   (2,775,000)   (2,400)   (61,079)   58,679 
Newmont Corp.   42.50   11/17/23   (655)   (2,783,750)   (5,240)   (60,646)   55,406 
Newmont Corp.   45.00   1/19/24   (655)   (2,947,500)   (23,907)   (65,028)   41,121 
NextEra Energy, Inc.   72.50   12/15/23   (900)   (6,525,000)       (120,605)   120,605 
PayPal Holdings, Inc.   60.00   12/15/23   (620)   (3,720,000)   (57,350)   (103,261)   45,911 
PepsiCo, Inc.   180.00   1/19/24   (220)   (3,960,000)   (13,420)   (107,231)   93,811 
Pfizer, Inc.   37.50   11/17/23   (312)   (1,170,000)       (23,390)   23,390 
Pfizer, Inc.   38.00   1/19/24   (918)   (3,488,400)   (7,803)   (58,724)   50,921 
T-Mobile U.S., Inc.   145.00   11/17/23   (180)   (2,610,000)   (37,080)   (53,814)   16,734 
T-Mobile U.S., Inc.   145.00   12/15/23   (183)   (2,653,500)   (67,253)   (52,224)   (15,029)
Target Corp.   120.00   1/19/24   (370)   (4,440,000)   (142,450)   (106,955)   (35,495)
Texas Instruments, Inc.   170.00   12/15/23   (310)   (5,270,000)   (2,170)   (122,898)   120,728 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B   160.00   1/19/24   (190)   (3,040,000)   (13,395)   (63,456)   50,061 
VanEck Gold Miners ETF   33.00   1/19/24   (1,480)   (4,884,000)   (56,240)   (109,474)   53,234 
Total Call Options Written                    $(2,312,793)  $(3,338,933)  $1,026,140 
                                  
Total Options Written, at Value                    $(2,312,793)  $(3,338,933)  $1,026,140 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Dividend Income Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 97.4%          
Communication Service - 3.6%          
Comcast Corp., Class A   170,000   $7,019,300 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 8.8%          
Home Depot, Inc.   23,550    6,704,449 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.   23,600    4,497,452 
McDonald's Corp.   11,600    3,041,172 
Starbucks Corp.   34,800    3,209,952 
         17,453,025 
Consumer Staples - 9.5%          
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.   68,000    4,866,760 
Coca-Cola Co.   58,500    3,304,665 
Colgate-Palmolive Co.   49,000    3,680,880 
PepsiCo, Inc.   20,300    3,314,584 
Procter & Gamble Co.   24,000    3,600,720 
         18,767,609 
Energy - 14.5%          
Baker Hughes Co.   204,000    7,021,680 
Chevron Corp.   44,100    6,426,693 
ConocoPhillips   18,000    2,138,400 
EOG Resources, Inc.   63,500    8,016,875 
Kinder Morgan, Inc.   307,000    4,973,400 
         28,577,048 
Equity Real Estate Investment          
Trusts (REITs) - 1.3%          
American Tower Corp., REIT   14,500    2,583,755 
           
Financials - 17.8%          
Aflac, Inc.   58,700    4,585,057 
BlackRock, Inc.   9,175    5,617,669 
CME Group, Inc.   38,000   8,111,480 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   32,700    4,547,262 
Morgan Stanley   91,000    6,444,620 
Northern Trust Corp.   38,500    2,537,535 
U.S. Bancorp   106,200    3,385,656 
         35,229,279 
Health Care - 12.8%          
Abbott Laboratories   36,700    3,469,985 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   83,500    4,302,755 
Johnson & Johnson   45,500    6,749,470 
Medtronic PLC   93,000    6,562,080 
Pfizer, Inc.   138,000    4,217,280 
         25,301,570 
Industrials - 15.1%          
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.   13,000    2,836,860 
Caterpillar, Inc.   16,800    3,797,640 
Fastenal Co.   129,500    7,555,030 
Honeywell International, Inc.   29,000    5,314,540 
Paychex, Inc.   32,000    3,553,600 
Union Pacific Corp.   22,500    4,671,225 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B   14,500    2,048,125 
         29,777,020 
Information Technology - 7.5%          
Analog Devices, Inc.   15,500    2,438,615 
Cisco Systems, Inc.   143,500    7,480,655 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   34,000    4,828,340 
         14,747,610 
Materials - 3.2%          
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.   22,500    6,354,900 
Utilities - 3.3%        
NextEra Energy, Inc.   112,500   6,558,750 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $169,399,158 )        192,369,866 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.4%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (A), 5.30%   4,834,761    4,834,761 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $4,834,761 )        4,834,761 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%          
(Cost $174,233,919** )        197,204,627 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%        315,874 
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $197,520,501 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $175,527,612.
(A)   7-day yield.
PLC   Public Limited Company.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Investors Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 95.8%          
Communication Services - 10.5%          
Alphabet, Inc., Class C *   221,619   $27,768,861 
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C *   88,869    7,403,676 
         35,172,537 
Consumer Discretionary - 13.2%          
Amazon.com, Inc. *   109,815    14,615,278 
Lowe's Cos., Inc.   69,252    13,197,354 
NIKE, Inc., Class B   25,777    2,649,102 
TJX Cos., Inc.   152,283    13,411,564 
         43,873,298 
Consumer Staples - 3.2%          
Dollar Tree, Inc. *   97,659    10,848,938 
           
Financials - 32.6%          
Capital Markets - 4.6%          
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.,          
Class A (A)   58,087    1,665,354 
Brookfield Corp., Class A   232,345    6,772,857 
Charles Schwab Corp.   133,310    6,937,453 
         15,375,664 
Commercial Banks - 2.6%          
U.S. Bancorp   268,931    8,573,520 
Financial Services - 12.0%          
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B *   40,289    13,751,844 
Fiserv, Inc. *   127,714    14,527,468 
Visa, Inc., Class A   49,841   11,717,619 
         39,996,931 
Insurance - 13.4%          
Arch Capital Group Ltd. *   275,291    23,862,224 
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.   53,109    10,072,122 
Progressive Corp.   67,157    10,616,850 
         44,551,196 
         108,497,311 
Health Care - 13.8%          
Agilent Technologies, Inc.   59,840    6,185,661 
Alcon, Inc.   180,375    12,864,345 
Becton Dickinson & Co.   57,581    14,555,325 
Danaher Corp.   29,845    5,730,837 
Elevance Health, Inc.   14,766    6,646,029 
         45,982,197 
Industrials - 13.4%          
Copart, Inc. *   270,380    11,766,937 
Ferguson PLC   40,961    6,152,342 
PACCAR, Inc.   184,754    15,247,748 
Parker-Hannifin Corp.   31,560    11,642,800 
         44,809,827 
Information Technology - 9.1%          
Accenture PLC, Class A   41,852    12,433,811 
Analog Devices, Inc.   77,405    12,178,128 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   39,600    5,623,596 
         30,235,535 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $203,959,531 )       319,419,643 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 4.0%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (B), 5.30%   13,263,140    13,263,140 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $13,263,140 )        13,263,140 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%          
(Cost $217,222,671** )        332,682,783 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%        568,595 
           
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $333,251,378 

 

*   Non-income producing.
**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $218,086,267.
(A)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $6,635,120, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(B)   7-day yield.
PLC   Public Limited Company.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Sustainable Equity Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 96.2%          
Communication Service - 6.4%          
Alphabet, Inc., Class C *   4,083   $511,600 
           
Consumer Discretionary - 7.9%          
Home Depot, Inc.   633    180,209 
McDonald's Corp.   264    69,213 
NIKE, Inc., Class B   1,642    168,748 
TJX Cos., Inc.   2,486    218,942 
         637,112 
Consumer Staples - 9.8%          
Costco Wholesale Corp.   611    337,541 
Nestle SA, ADR   1,043    112,394 
PepsiCo, Inc.   412    67,271 
Procter & Gamble Co.   605    90,768 
Target Corp.   1,636    181,252 
         789,226 
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts          
(REITs) - 1.2%          
American Tower Corp., REIT   541    96,401 
           
Financials - 13.9%          
BlackRock, Inc.   222    135,926 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   1,563    217,351 
Progressive Corp.   1,397    220,852 
U.S. Bancorp   6,567    209,356 
Visa, Inc., Class A   1,446    339,954 
         1,123,439 
Health Care - 16.4%          
Becton Dickinson & Co.   760    192,113 
Danaher Corp.   1,159    222,551 
Eli Lilly & Co.   847    469,179 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   691    370,072 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *   177    64,093 
        1,318,008 
Industrials - 6.0%          
Jacobs Solutions, Inc.   1,893    252,337 
Union Pacific Corp.   541    112,317 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B   823    116,249 
         480,903 
Information Technology - 26.4%          
Communications Equipment - 1.2%          
Cisco Systems, Inc.   1,835    95,659 
           
Computers & Peripherals - 4.5%          
Apple, Inc.   2,138    365,106 
           
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &          
Components - 2.1%          
TE Connectivity Ltd.   1,423    167,700 
           
IT Services - 2.1%          
Accenture PLC, Class A   586    174,095 
           
Semiconductors & Semiconductor          
Equipment - 5.3%          
Analog Devices, Inc.   1,017    160,005 
QUALCOMM, Inc.   1,440    156,945 
Texas Instruments, Inc.   765    108,638 
         425,588 
Software - 11.2%          
Microsoft Corp.   2,018    682,306 
Oracle Corp.   2,106    217,760 
         900,066 
         2,128,214 
Materials - 5.3%          
Ecolab, Inc.   979    164,218 
Linde PLC   689    263,308 
         427,526 
Utilities - 2.9%          
NextEra Energy, Inc.   4,072    237,398 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $7,657,427 )       7,749,827 
           
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 1.3%          
Stock Funds - 1.3%          
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust   261    109,150 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $117,412 )        109,150 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.2%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government          
Money Market Fund, Premier Class (A), 5.30%   175,393    175,393 
           
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $175,393 )        175,393 
           
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7%          
(Cost $7,950,232** )        8,034,370 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.3%        24,302 
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $8,058,672 

 

*   Non-income producing.
**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $8,029,047.
(A)   7-day yield.
ADR   American Depositary Receipt.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
PLC   Public Limited Company.
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Mid Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 94.1%          
Communication Services - 5.9%          
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C *   340,373   $28,356,475 
Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One, Class A *   147,071    8,463,936 
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. *   83,790    11,206,912 
         48,027,323 
Consumer Discretionary - 13.3%          
CarMax, Inc. *   430,077    26,273,404 
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A * (A)   269,339    22,193,534 
Ross Stores, Inc.   397,856    46,139,360 
Thor Industries, Inc.   162,074    14,251,167 
         108,857,465 
Consumer Staples - 5.2%          
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B   110,166    6,186,923 
Dollar Tree, Inc. *   324,832    36,085,587 
         42,272,510 
Financials - 28.7%          
Capital Markets - 4.7%          
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.,          
Class A (A)   108,082    3,098,711 
Brookfield Corp., Class A (A)   432,321    12,602,157 
Moelis & Co., Class A   553,473    23,046,616 
         38,747,484 
Commercial Banks - 1.7%          
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.   447,275    13,503,232 
           
Insurance - 22.3%          
Arch Capital Group Ltd. *   848,531    73,550,667 
Brown & Brown, Inc.   531,746   36,913,807 
Markel Group, Inc. *   15,452    22,722,475 
Progressive Corp.   183,395    28,992,916 
W R Berkley Corp.   302,374    20,386,055 
         182,565,920 
         234,816,636 
Health Care - 4.6%          
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings   116,124    23,193,446 
Waters Corp. *   62,264    14,851,832 
         38,045,278 
Industrials - 16.3%          
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.   143,678    10,903,723 
Carlisle Cos., Inc.   153,465    38,993,922 
Copart, Inc. *   812,346    35,353,298 
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.   133,775    14,614,919 
PACCAR, Inc.   410,159    33,850,422 
         133,716,284 
Information Technology - 20.1%          
Amphenol Corp., Class A   304,122    24,497,027 
Arista Networks, Inc. *   203,654    40,806,152 
CDW Corp.   146,260    29,310,504 
Gartner, Inc. *   137,536    45,667,453 
Microchip Technology, Inc.   119,137    8,493,277 
MKS Instruments, Inc.   238,410    15,654,001 
         164,428,414 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $460,540,818 )        770,163,910 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 6.2%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (B), 5.30%   46,516,536   46,516,536 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending          
Government Money Market Portfolio (B) (C), 5.36%   3,776,108    3,776,108 
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $50,292,644 )        50,292,644 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3%          
(Cost $510,833,462** )        820,456,554 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.3%)        (2,277,815)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $818,178,739 

 

*   Non-income producing.
**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $510,274,755.
(A)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $34,397,280, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (C) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(B)   7-day yield.
(C)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 95.9%          
Communication Services - 5.2%          
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.   52,362   $3,402,482 
Gogo, Inc. *   271,870    2,854,635 
Magnite, Inc. *   311,834    2,070,578 
         8,327,695 
Consumer Discretionary - 9.7%          
Fox Factory Holding Corp. *   18,247    1,486,583 
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. *   40,398    3,120,342 
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. *   618,725    6,484,238 
Revolve Group, Inc. * (A)   122,623    1,686,066 
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A *   47,923    2,685,605 
         15,462,834 
Consumer Staples - 9.4%          
Edgewell Personal Care Co.   100,196    3,496,840 
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. *   167,106    1,846,521 
Primo Water Corp.   489,186    6,388,769 
Simply Good Foods Co. *   85,405    3,184,753 
         14,916,883 
Energy - 1.3%          
Chord Energy Corp.   12,125    2,004,505 
           
Financials - 7.2%          
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.   98,906    5,647,533 
BRP Group, Inc., Class A *   147,286    3,082,696 
Western Alliance Bancorp   65,153    2,677,788 
         11,408,017 
Health Care - 7.5%          
Encompass Health Corp.   111,458    6,972,812 
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A *   66,365    3,033,544 
HealthEquity, Inc. *   27,932    2,002,166 
         12,008,522 
Industrials - 21.7%          
Carlisle Cos., Inc.   16,816    4,272,777 
Core & Main, Inc., Class A *   105,123    3,162,100 
Crane Co.   34,627    3,370,246 
Hayward Holdings, Inc. *   188,378    1,977,969 
Helios Technologies, Inc.   58,289    3,014,707 
Hillman Solutions Corp. *   393,062   2,578,487 
Legalzoom.com, Inc. *   116,325    1,159,760 
Leonardo DRS, Inc. *   183,252    3,494,616 
Saia, Inc. *   8,756    3,138,938 
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. *   161,900    6,380,479 
Xometry, Inc., Class A *   138,854    2,020,326 
         34,570,405 
Information Technology - 26.4%          
Communications Equipment - 1.9%          
Ciena Corp. *   72,612    3,064,226 
           
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &          
Components - 3.9%          
Crane NXT Co.   44,380    2,307,760 
CTS Corp.   102,909    3,849,826 
         6,157,586 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor          
Equipment - 7.6%          
Entegris, Inc.   56,139    4,942,478 
FormFactor, Inc. *   121,122    4,103,613 
Power Integrations, Inc.   43,240    2,997,829 
         12,043,920 
Software - 13.0%          
Alteryx, Inc., Class A *   76,508    2,449,021 
Box, Inc., Class A *   103,665    2,577,112 
CommVault Systems, Inc. *   54,488    3,560,791 
JFrog Ltd. *   116,699    2,624,561 
Model N, Inc. *   122,925    2,962,492 
PTC, Inc. *   46,807    6,572,639 
         20,746,616 
         42,012,348 
Materials - 7.5%          
Huntsman Corp.   64,478    1,504,272 
Olin Corp.   78,250    3,342,840 
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.   53,753    2,388,783 
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A *   140,604    4,625,872 
         11,861,767 
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $135,851,246 )       152,572,976 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.2%          
State Street Institutional U.S.          
Government Money Market Fund,          
Premier Class (B), 5.30%   6,634,260   $6,634,260 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending          
Government Money Market Portfolio (B) (C), 5.36%   1,573,703    1,573,703 
           
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $8,207,963 )        8,207,963 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.1%          
(Cost $144,059,209** )        160,780,939 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (1.1%)        (1,768,897)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $159,012,042 

 

*   Non-income producing.
**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $148,088,293.
(A)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $1,633,088, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (C) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(B)   7-day yield.
(C)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Madison International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

   Shares   Value (Note 2,3) 
COMMON STOCKS - 96.2%          
Australia - 1.6%          
Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. (A)   24,424   $188,808 
           
Brazil - 1.2%          
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, ADR   26,901    142,844 
           
Canada - 6.2%          
Cameco Corp.   8,249    337,466 
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.   2,671    189,561 
Manulife Financial Corp. (B)   11,888    207,089 
         734,116 
           
China - 7.2%          
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR *   4,103    338,662 
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H (A)   49,378    249,607 
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (A)   6,840    253,387 
         841,656 
           
Denmark - 1.0%          
Genmab AS * (A)   425    120,390 
           
France - 8.3%          
Air Liquide SA (A)   844    144,652 
Airbus SE (A)   2,211    295,739 
Hermes International SCA (A)   71    133,147 
           
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (A)   191    136,693 
STMicroelectronics NV (B)   3,486    132,398 
Worldline SA *, (A)(C)   10,335    130,963 
         973,592 
           
Germany - 11.7%          
adidas AG (A)   1,434    253,644 
Deutsche Telekom AG (A)   14,076    305,019 
KION Group AG (A)   6,945    211,442 
SAP SE, ADR (A)   1,950    261,300 
Siemens AG (A)   1,517    200,595 
Symrise AG (A)   1,447    147,293 
         1,379,293 
           
Hong Kong - 1.5%          
AIA Group Ltd. (A)   20,744    180,663 
           
India - 7.8%          
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR   5,971    337,660 
Infosys Ltd., ADR   13,823    226,974 
Larsen & Toubro Ltd., GDR (A)   10,037    354,080 
         918,714 
           
Ireland - 2.0%          
Kerry Group PLC, Class A (A)   3,017    233,737 
           
Israel - 1.6%          
CyberArk Software Ltd. *   1,147   $187,695 
           
Italy - 1.2%          
Ferrari NV   471    142,072 
           
Japan - 16.3% (A)          
CyberAgent, Inc. (A)   22,684    119,411 
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. (A)   4,600    118,201 
Keyence Corp. (A)   367    142,067 
Lasertec Corp. (A)   1,400    233,452 
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (A)   8,964    148,811 
Nidec Corp. (A)   3,000    109,786 
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. (A)   12,900    252,663 
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. (A)   6,200    185,531 
Shiseido Co. Ltd. (A)   3,600    113,962 
Sony Group Corp. (A)   2,946    243,822 
Toray Industries, Inc. (A)   49,779    243,494 
         1,911,200 
           
Mexico - 5.4%          
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV, ADR   1,336    151,516 
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Series B   68,149    283,006 
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, ADR   5,602    197,246 
         631,768 
           
Netherlands - 4.1%          
ASML Holding NV   409    244,914 
NXP Semiconductors NV   1,375    237,091 
         482,005 
           
Norway - 1.2%          
Norsk Hydro ASA (A)   24,244    138,296 
           
Switzerland - 6.3%          
Lonza Group AG (A)   559    196,021 
Nestle SA (A)   1,283    138,415 
Partners Group Holding AG (A)   228    241,540 
Sika AG (A)   675    161,141 
         737,117 
           
Taiwan - 1.4%          
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR   1,867    161,141 
           
United Kingdom - 10.2%          
AstraZeneca PLC (A)   2,041    255,116 
Diageo PLC (A)   4,898    185,611 
London Stock Exchange Group PLC (A)   2,231    224,384 
           
Prudential PLC   17,708   $185,762 
Shell PLC   10,641    341,984 
         1,192,857 
           
Total Common Stocks          
(Cost $13,135,419 )        11,297,964 
           
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 1.3%          
United States - 1.3%          
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF   3,448    157,022 
           
Total Exchange Traded Funds          
(Cost $156,884 )        157,022 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.3%          
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class (D), 5.30%   272,591    272,591 
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio (D) (E), 5.36%   108    108 
           
Total Short-Term Investments          
(Cost $272,699 )        272,699 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8%          
(Cost $13,565,002** )        11,727,685 
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%        21,008 
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%       $11,748,693 

 

**   Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $13,662,452
*   Non-income producing.
(A)   Due to events that occurred between the close of the exchange on which this security is traded and that of the New York Stock Exchange, fair value was determined for this security using methods determined in good faith by or at the discretion of the Board of Trustees (see Note 3).
(B)   All or a portion of these securities, with an aggregate fair value of $128,854, are on loan as part of a securities lending program. See footnote (E) and Note 11 for details on the securities lending program.
(C)   Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other "qualified institutional investors." The securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.
(D)   7-day yield.
(E)   Represents investments of cash collateral received in connection with securities lending.
ACWI   All Country World Index.
ADR   American Depositary Receipt.
ETF   Exchange Traded Fund.
GDR   Global Depositary Receipt.
MSCI   Morgan Stanley Capital International.
PLC   Public Limited Company.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2023

 

   Conservative   Moderate   Aggressive   Diversified   Tax-Free   Tax-Free   High Quality   Core 
   Allocation   Allocation   Allocation   Income   Virginia   National   Bond   Bond 
   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund 
Assets:                                        
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value†§  $26,077,444   $66,264,499   $42,551,713   $31,425,079   $16,307,786   $16,805,158   $55,332,523   $181,964,703 
Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value1‡   17,163,980    30,423,503    13,607,850    111,220,837                 
Cash               2,807    54,808    92,491        272 
Receivables:                                        
Investments sold               239,119                 
Fund shares sold   1,173    11,071    58,171    3,313            104,978    150,851 
Dividends and Interest   42,465    56,787    14,386    6,657    226,670    233,194    371,648    1,398,504 
Total assets   43,285,062    96,755,860    56,232,120    142,897,812    16,589,264    17,130,843    55,809,149    183,514,330 
Liabilities:                                        
Payables:                                        
Investments purchased   168,649    379,991    401,626                    300,000 
Fund shares repurchased   14,642    59,724    24,604    206,715    1,068    2,201    23,208    132,342 
Upon return of securities loaned       5,522,899    4,930,101    2,364,950            2,209,000    1,103,783 
Advisory agreement fees   7,414    15,684    8,781    24,221    7,077    5,872    13,716    60,639 
Administrative services agreement fees   9,269    19,605    10,978    24,223    4,954    5,138    7,821    12,274 
Distribution fees - Class C   8,108    3,505    1,273    12,884                 
Shareholder service fees   8,822    18,231    10,117    32,938                6,181 
Dividends               2,790    1,080    3,302        313,574 
Total liabilities   216,904    6,019,639    5,387,480    2,668,721    14,179    16,513    2,253,745    1,928,793 
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock  $43,068,158   $90,736,221   $50,844,640   $140,229,091   $16,575,085   $17,114,330   $53,555,404   $181,585,537 
Net assets consist of:                                        
Paid-in capital  $50,172,691   $95,176,759   $51,361,718   $128,340,713   $18,114,969   $18,283,908   $62,344,395   $217,780,243 
Accumulated distributable earnings (loss)   (7,104,533)   (4,440,538)   (517,078)   11,888,378    (1,539,884)   (1,169,578)   (8,788,991)   (36,194,706)
Net Assets  $43,068,158   $90,736,221   $50,844,640   $140,229,091   $16,575,085   $17,114,330   $53,555,404   $181,585,537 
                                         
Class A Shares:                                        
Net Assets  $30,510,046   $85,229,569   $48,887,950   $119,989,320                  $29,452,486 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   3,475,347    8,784,128    4,857,833    8,759,351                   3,495,386 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share  $8.78   $9.70   $10.06   $13.70                  $8.43 
Sales charge of offering price2   0.54    0.59    0.61    0.84                   0.40 
Maximum offering price per share  $9.32   $10.29   $10.67   $14.54                  $8.83 
Class C Shares:                                        
Net Assets  $12,558,112   $5,506,652   $1,956,690   $20,239,771                     
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   1,406,019    574,216    202,486    1,461,973                     
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3  $8.93   $9.59   $9.66   $13.84                     
Class Y Shares:                                        
Net Assets                      $16,575,085   $17,114,330   $42,306,891   $6,481,998 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding                       1,624,293    1,788,987    4,236,427    773,744 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3                      $10.20   $9.57   $9.99   $8.38 
Class I Shares:                                        
Net Assets                                $11,248,513   $52,699,165 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding                                 1,118,917    6,318,931 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3                                $10.05   $8.34 
Class R6 Shares:                                        
Net Assets                                     $92,951,888 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding                                      11,151,259 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3                                     $8.34 
                                         
† Cost of Investments in unaffiliated securities  $27,362,819   $67,945,665   $43,423,745   $31,345,520   $17,729,706   $17,953,223   $59,732,804   $208,803,606 
‡Cost of investments in affiliated securities1  $19,976,158   $32,421,436   $12,996,479   $115,991,669   $   $   $   $ 
§ Fair Value of securities on loan  $   $5,431,155   $4,847,435   $2,308,207   $   $   $2,162,301   $1,081,353 

 

1 See Note 14 for information on affiliated issuers.

2 Sales charge of offering price is 5.75% for the Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation, Aggressive Allocation and Diversified Income Funds and 4.50% for the Core Bond Fund.

3 If applicable, redemption price per share may be reduced by a contingent deferred sales charge.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2023 - continued

 

   Covered Call &          Sustainable            
   Equity Income   Dividend Income   Investors   Equity   Mid Cap   Small Cap   International Stock 
  

Fund

   Fund   Fund  

Fund

   Fund   Fund   Fund 
Assets:                                   
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value†§  $245,675,444   $197,204,627   $332,682,783   $8,034,370   $820,456,554   $160,780,939   $11,727,685 
Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value1‡                            
Foreign currency (cost of $7,206) (Note 2)                           7,175 
Receivables:                                   
Investments sold.   157,640            27,058        711,718     
Fund shares sold   1,809,248    39,797    355,773        2,507,948    995    1,688 
Dividends and Interest   367,560    492,517    539,519    2,809    146,923    11,218    61,049 
Total assets   248,009,892    197,736,941    333,578,075    8,064,237    823,111,425    161,504,870    11,797,597 
Liabilities:                                   
Payables:                                   
Investments purchased                       684,798     
Fund shares repurchased   1,192,041    55,195    59,462        530,165    82,891    29,320 
Upon return of securities loaned                   3,776,108    1,573,703    108 
Advisory agreement fees   176,192    121,575    205,584    4,862    510,890    123,958    10,858 
Administrative services agreement fees   24,537    29,468    41,625    703    101,590    26,765    3,102 
Distribution fees - Class C   8,674                         
Shareholder service fees   7,225    10,202    20,026        13,933    713    2,366 
Due to Custodian                           3,150 
Options written, at value (premium received $3,338,933)   2,312,793                         
Total liabilities   3,721,462    216,440    326,697    5,565    4,932,686    2,492,828    48,904 
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock  $244,288,430   $197,520,501   $333,251,378   $8,058,672   $818,178,739   $159,012,042   $11,748,693 
Net assets consist of:                                   
Paid-in capital.  $263,748,160   $168,975,873   $190,609,601   $8,754,569   $496,716,039   $

146,329,269

   $14,727,187 
Accumulated distributable earnings (loss)   (19,459,730)   28,544,628    142,641,777    (695,897)   321,462,700    12,682,773    (2,978,494)
Net Assets.  $244,288,430   $197,520,501   $333,251,378   $8,058,672   $818,178,739   $159,012,042   $11,748,693 
                                    
Class A Shares:                                   
Net Assets  $20,689,960   $48,746,470   $93,710,793        $66,717,124   $3,275,462   $11,103,741 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   2,253,822    1,923,450    3,706,576         5,268,793    382,786    1,400,457 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share  $9.18   $25.34   $25.28        $12.66   $8.56   $7.93 
Sales charge of offering price2   0.56    1.55    1.54         0.77    0.52    0.48 
Maximum offering price per share  $9.74   $26.89   $26.82        $13.43   $9.08   $8.41 
Class C Shares:                                   
Net Assets  $14,191,978                               
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   1,742,160                               
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3  $8.15                               
Class Y Shares:                                   
Net Assets  $57,276,939   $98,291,416   $97,445,667   $100,755   $260,473,916   $143,591,375   $644,952 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   5,958,471    3,876,460    3,841,860    11,737    18,983,849    16,494,404    81,980 
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3  $9.61   $25.36   $25.36   $8.58   $13.72   $8.71   $7.87 
Class I Shares:                                   
Net Assets  $150,951,331    $

38,825,961

    $

80,307,534

    $

7,957,917

    $

376,668,118

   $

11,924,728

      
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   15,698,480    1,532,149    3,177,298    926,446    27,390,965    1,367,245      
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3  $9.62   $25.34   $25.28   $8.59   $13.75   $8.72      
Class R6 Shares:                                   
Net Assets  $1,178,222   $11,656,654   $61,787,384        $114,319,581   $220,477      
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding   120,153    459,911    2,416,038         8,080,765    25,234      
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share3  $9.81   $25.35   $25.57        $14.15   $8.74      
                                    
† Cost of Investments in unaffiliated securities  $273,640,973   $

174,233,919

   $

217,222,671

   $

7,950,232

   $

510,833,462

   $

144,059,209

   $

13,565,002

 
‡Cost of investments in affiliated securities1  $   $   $   $   $      $ 
§ Fair Value of securities on loan  $   $   $6,635,120   $   34,397,280   1,633,088    128,854 

 

1 See Note 14 for information on affiliated issuers.

2 Sales charge of offering price is 5.75% for the Covered Call & Equity Income, Dividend Income, Investors, Mid Cap, Small Cap and International Stock funds.

3 If applicable, redemption price per share may be reduced by a contingent deferred sales charge.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations for the Year Ended October 31, 2023

 

               Diversified   Tax-Free   Tax-Free   High Quality   Core 
   Conservative   Moderate   Aggressive   Income   Virginia   National   Bond   Bond 
   Allocation Fund   Allocation Fund   Allocation Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund 
Investment Income:                                        
Interest  $85,433   $248,656   $174,653   $1,598,965$   481,506   $495,895   $1,755,471   $6,732,539 
Dividends                                        
Unaffiliated issuers.   878,773    1,735,563    925,112    2,898,105                 
Affiliated issuers1   456,866    655,105    208,222    405,569                 
Income from securities lending   16,318    26,207    11,983    4,639            7,033    10,734 
Total investment income   1,437,390    2,665,531    1,319,970    4,907,278    481,506    495,895    1,762,504    6,743,273 
Expenses:2                                        
Advisory agreement fees   97,497    199,084    107,507    847,363    89,802    71,414    219,199    749,077 
Administrative services agreement fees   121,871    248,855    134,382    312,232    62,861    62,487    125,168    153,170 
Trustee fees   4,064    8,183    4,330    12,989    1,478    1,447    6,486    15,546 
Distribution fees - Class B3   2,572    6,738    3,905    4,970                473 
Distribution fees - Class C   104,085    45,829    16,311    167,220                 
Shareholder service fees - Class A   83,812    223,318    122,378    328,362                80,374 
Shareholder service fees - Class B3   857    2,235    1,272    1,645                158 
Shareholder service fees - Class C   34,695    15,171    5,431    55,516                 
Other expenses   2,269    4,625    2,400    7,336    790    785    3,399    8,048 
Total expenses   451,722    754,038    397,916    1,737,633    154,931    136,133    354,252    1,006,846 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   985,668    1,911,493    922,054    3,169,645    326,575    359,762    1,408,252    5,736,427 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (loss) on Investments                                        
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)                                        
Unaffiliated issuers   (1,101,363)   (858,299)   (174,486)   16,701,621    (3,104)   (23,159)   (3,293,011)   (5,671,173)
Affiliated issuers1   (76,190)                            
Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds                                        
Affiliated issuers1.   217,127    680,422    469,881                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions)                                        
Unaffiliated issuers   940,032    1,147,686    538,435    (16,837,228)   (180,392)   (131,162)   3,574,224    469,693 
Affiliated Issuers1   (111,057)   82,780    245,687    (4,770,832)                
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   (131,451)   1,052,589    1,079,517    (4,906,439)   (183,496)   (154,321)   281,213    (5,201,480)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $854,217   $2,964,082   $2,001,571   $(1,736,794)  $143,079   $205,441   $1,689,465   $534,947 

 

1 See Note 14 for information on affiliated issuers.

2 See Note 5 for information on expense, including any waivers.

3 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   Covered Call &                         
   Equity
Income
   Dividend
Income
   Investors  

Sustainable

Equity
   Mid Cap   Small Cap   International
Stock
 
   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund   Fund 
Investment Income:                                   
Interest  $2,503,335   $110,617$   431,669   $16,958$   1,999,626$   432,518   $10,404 
Dividends                                   
Unaffiliated issuers   3,073,084    8,033,189    3,365,490    136,646    6,655,977    1,247,409    265,387 
Less: Foreign taxes withheld/reclaimed   (18,975)   3,195    (38,072)   (537)   (33,462)   (19,371)   (24,306)
Income from securities lending   1,200        3,472    42    4,823    2,726    2,195 
Total investment income   5,558,644    8,147,001    3,762,559    153,109    8,626,964    1,663,282    253,680 
Expenses:1                                   
Advisory agreement fees   1,709,571    1,814,581    2,330,567    61,364    5,561,690    1,592,625    138,768 
Administrative services agreement fees   239,471    440,973    475,889    8,859    1,140,524    344,367    39,648 
Trustee fees   13,979    23,051    25,469    723    57,487    14,605    1,063 
Distribution fees - Class B2                   1,198        302 
Distribution fees - Class C   85,607                         
Shareholder service fees - Class A   43,630    133,998    234,774        165,926    8,618    30,456 
Shareholder service fees - Class B2                   398        100 
Shareholder service fees - Class C   28,535                         
Other expenses   6,237    13,813    13,787    419    31,280    8,286    571 
Total expenses   2,127,030    2,426,416    3,080,486    71,365    6,958,503    1,968,501    210,908 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   3,431,614    5,720,585    682,073    81,744    1,668,461    (305,219)   42,772 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (loss) on Investments                                   
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)                                   
Options purchased   (1,862,039)                        
Options written   11,919,338                         
Unaffiliated issuers   4,127,408    6,400,352    27,794,677    (644,177)   11,986,430    (3,387,971)   (564,244)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions)                                   
Options written   2,456,570                         
Unaffiliated issuers   (10,176,678)   (22,005,237)   13,700,734    1,011,443    61,556,428    1,964,433    1,552,972 
Affiliated Issuers1                            
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments   6,464,599    (15,604,885)   41,495,411    367,266    73,542,858    (1,423,538)   988,728 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $9,896,213   $(9,884,300)  $42,177,484   $449,010  $75,211,319   $(1,728,757)  $1,031,500 

 

1 See Note 5 for information on expense.

2 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   Conservative Allocation Fund   Moderate Allocation Fund   Aggressive Allocation Fund 
Year Ended October 31,  2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Net Assets at beginning of period  $50,698,246   $68,674,779   $102,432,212   $134,584,040   $53,196,313   $67,457,807 
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   985,668    1,046,490    1,911,493    2,921,677    922,054    1,723,030 
Net realized gain (loss)   (960,426)   (2,038,488)   (177,877)   (1,740,427)   295,395    (1,076,941)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   828,975    (8,727,716)   1,230,466    (20,097,682)   784,122    (10,639,076)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations   854,217    (9,719,714)   2,964,082    (18,916,432)   2,001,571    (9,992,987)
Distributions to shareholders from:                              
Accumulated earnings (combined net investment income and net realized gains):                              
Class A   (736,870)   (2,896,934)   (1,270,119)   (9,265,098)   (604,964)   (5,578,440)
Class B1   (6,339)   (124,933)   (23,787)   (461,958)   (11,337)   (293,779)
Class C   (192,312)   (1,086,716)   (45,348)   (630,540)   (13,768)   (267,464)
Total distributions   (935,521)   (4,108,583)   (1,339,254)   (10,357,596)   (630,069)   (6,139,683)
Capital Stock transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   2,691,641    3,553,577    5,978,139    5,228,672    4,081,361    2,746,022 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   735,740    2,893,391    1,266,452    9,241,256    604,612    5,574,873 
Shares redeemed   (7,898,219)   (7,772,703)   (16,061,858)   (14,743,825)   (5,979,015)   (5,512,896)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (4,470,838)   (1,325,735)   (8,817,267)   (273,897)   (1,293,042)   2,807,999 
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold           136             
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   6,339    124,209    23,787    461,958    11,337    293,779 
Shares redeemed   (1,363,629)   (1,001,064)   (3,694,652)   (2,363,573)   (2,050,380)   (1,160,857)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (1,357,290)   (876,855)   (3,670,729)   (1,901,615)   (2,039,043)   (867,078)
Class C Shares                              
Shares sold   112,654    148,454    96,934    198,048    32,926    58,419 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   192,312    1,086,000    45,348    630,540    13,768    267,464 
Shares redeemed   (2,025,622)   (3,180,100)   (975,105)   (1,530,876)   (437,784)   (395,628)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (1,720,656)   (1,945,646)   (832,823)   (702,288)   (391,090)   (69,745)
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (7,548,784)   (4,148,236)   (13,320,819)   (2,877,800)   (3,723,175)   1,871,176 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (7,630,088)   (17,976,533)   (11,695,991)   (32,151,828)   (2,351,673)   (14,261,494)
Net Assets at end of period  $43,068,158   $50,698,246   $90,736,221   $102,432,212   $50,844,640   $53,196,313 
Capital Share transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   292,526    347,177    600,051    487,941    398,580    247,936 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   80,928    277,414    131,239    809,217    61,134    472,047 
Shares redeemed   (862,523)   (790,078)   (1,612,376)   (1,374,621)   (584,751)   (507,542)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions   (489,069)   (165,487)   (881,086)   (77,463)   (125,037)   212,441 
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold           14             
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   693    11,599    2,480    40,701    1,189    25,748 
Shares redeemed   (145,166)   (96,359)   (373,956)   (223,984)   (207,173)   (107,932)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions   (144,473)   (84,760)   (371,462)   (183,283)   (205,984)   (82,184)
Class C Shares                              
Shares sold   12,332    14,568    9,797    18,435    3,332    5,478 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   20,796    101,369    4,724    55,456    1,442    23,421 
Shares redeemed   (217,351)   (309,187)   (98,599)   (147,467)   (44,006)   (37,876)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding    (184,223)   (193,250)   (84,078)   (73,576)   (39,232)   (8,977)

 

1 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated .

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   Diversified Income Fund   Tax-Free Virginia Fund   Tax-Free National Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Year Ended October 31,                        
Net Assets at beginning of period  $161,841,486   $184,230,359   $17,745,739   $20,620,165   $17,620,800   $22,330,541 
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   3,169,645    2,637,620    326,575    319,039    359,762    330,070 
Net realized gain (loss)   16,701,621    9,543,799    (3,104)   (117,216)   (23,159)   124,906 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (21,608,060)   (26,835,849)   (180,392)   (2,252,119)   (131,162)   (2,209,896)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations   (1,736,794)   (14,654,430)   143,079    (2,050,296)   205,441    (1,754,920)
Distributions to shareholders from:                              
Accumulated earnings (combined net investment income and net realized gains):                              
Class A   (10,809,345)   (17,995,280)                    
Class B1   (149,845)   (509,475)                    
Class C   (1,631,141)   (2,359,561)                    
Class Y           (325,626)   (386,059)   (484,508)   (511,811)
Class I2                        
Class R63                        
Total distributions   (12,590,331)   (20,864,316)   (325,626)   (386,059)   (484,508)   (511,811)
Capital Stock transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   6,374,140    5,843,321                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   10,752,704    17,918,652                     
Shares redeemed   (21,466,075)   (15,332,901)                    
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (4,339,231)   8,429,072                     
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold   -    6,834                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   149,845    509,475                     
Shares redeemed   (2,855,529)   (2,044,670)                    
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (2,705,684)   (1,528,361)                    
Class C Shares                              
Shares sold   1,398,950    5,510,771                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   1,631,108    2,359,561                     
Shares redeemed   (3,270,413)   (1,641,170)                    
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (240,355)   6,229,162                     
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold           325,524    1,026,139    374,081    121,515 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           314,288    374,618    439,238    466,025 
Shares redeemed           (1,627,919)   (1,838,828)   (1,040,722)   (3,030,550)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions           (988,107)   (438,071)   (227,403)   (2,443,010)
Class I Shares2                              
Shares sold                              
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                              
Shares redeemed                              
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions                              
Class R6 Shares3                              
Shares sold                              
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                              
Shares redeemed                              
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions                              
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (7,285,270)   13,129,873    (988,107)   (438,071)   (227,403)   (2,443,010)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (21,612,395)   (22,388,873)   (1,170,654)   (2,874,426)   (506,470)   (4,709,741)
Net Assets at end of period  $140,229,091   $161,841,486   $16,575,085   $17,745,739   $17,114,330   $17,620,800 
Capital Share transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   432,410    356,241                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   740,491    1,068,262                     
Shares redeemed   (1,483,158)   (949,568)                    
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions   (310,257)   474,935                     
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold       407                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   10,174    29,941                     
Shares redeemed   (190,334)   (123,765)                    
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions   (180,160)   (93,417)                    

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   Diversified Income Fund   Tax-Free Virginia Fund   Tax-Free National Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Class C Shares                        
Shares sold   94,879    322,310                     
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   111,138    138,984                     
Shares redeemed   (225,141)   (100,492)                    
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (19,124)   360,802                     
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold           30,434    91,964    37,538    11,444 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           29,576    33,715    44,095    44,347 
Shares redeemed           (152,845)   (169,466)   (104,332)   (278,618)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding           (92,835)   (43,787)   (22,699)   (222,827)
Class I Shares2                              
Shares sold                              
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                              
Shares redeemed                              
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding                              
Class R6 Shares3                              
Shares sold                              
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                              
Shares redeemed                              
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding                              

 

1 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   High Quality Bond Fund   Core Bond Fund   Covered Call & Equity Income Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Year Ended October 31,                        
Net Assets at beginning of period  $76,785,728  $115,682,091  $179,795,322   $188,561,966   $135,198,709   $90,673,553 
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   1,408,252    1,007,456    5,736,427    3,430,538    3,431,614    784,696 
Net realized gain (loss)   (3,293,011)   (1,222,043)   (5,671,173)   (1,427,445)   14,184,707    8,056,553 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   3,574,224    (8,236,007)   469,693    (32,166,556)   (7,720,108)   (5,670,872)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations   1,689,465    (8,450,594)   534,947    (30,163,463)   9,896,213    3,170,377 
Distributions to shareholders from:                              
Accumulated earnings (combined net investment income and net realized gains):                              
Class A           (853,260)   (811,781)   (1,205,998)   (956,245)
Class B1           (881)   (5,399)        
Class C                   (856,454)   (604,419)
Class Y   (1,097,908)   (1,548,617)   (204,780)   (203,820)   (3,295,749)   (4,920,548)
Class I2   (281,440)   (48,210)   (1,643,723)   (2,094,211)   (7,834,925)   (374,635)
Class R63         (3,046,353)   (1,495,620)   (95,856)   (38,689)
Total distributions   (1,379,348)   (1,596,827)   (5,748,997)   (4,610,831)   (13,288,982)   (6,894,536)
Capital Stock transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold           860,171    1,547,576    7,536,257    1,383,461 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           842,123    802,544    1,157,932    909,181 
Shares redeemed           (4,533,685)   (5,732,779)   (1,757,531)   (2,447,952)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions           (2,831,391)   (3,382,659)   6,936,658    (155,310)
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold                            
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           881    5,399           
Shares redeemed           (259,260)   (199,292)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions           (258,379)   (193,893)          
Class C Shares                              
Shares sold                   6,790,275    1,200,319 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                   799,693    564,331 
Shares redeemed                  (1,410,491)   (1,269,549)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions                   6,179,477    495,101 
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold   21,404,374    12,678,510    872,042    1,603,451    39,743,118    51,694,990 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   1,018,024    1,462,216    175,012    175,815    3,138,173    4,897,158 
Shares redeemed   (41,974,703)   (58,547,690)   (1,362,413)   (4,060,800)   (22,010,147)   (81,897,013)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (19,552,305)   (44,406,964)   (315,359)   (2,281,534)   20,871,144    (25,304,865)
Class I Shares2                              
Shares sold   7,778,965    16,591,606    17,483,106    41,315,224    112,619,189    74,565,269 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   281,440    48,210    1,552,119    842,112    7,834,876    374,635 
Shares redeemed   (12,048,541)   (1,081,794)   (10,489,552)   (116,800,578)   (42,367,448)   (1,962,558)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (3,988,136)   15,558,022    8,545,673    (74,643,242)   78,086,617    72,977,346 
Class R6 Shares3                              
Shares sold           2,484,193    106,822,028    2,082,426    778,390 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           77,433    359,960    95,856    38,689 
Shares redeemed           (697,905)   (673,010)   (1,769,688)   (580,036)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions           1,863,721    106,508,978    408,594    237,043 
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (23,540,441)   (28,848,942)   7,004,265    26,007,650    112,482,490    48,249,315 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (23,230,324)   (38,896,363)   1,790,215    (8,766,644)   109,089,721    44,525,156 
Net Assets at end of period  $53,555,404$   76,785,728$   181,585,537   $179,795,322   $244,288,430   $135,198,709 
Capital Share transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold           95,994    155,132    785,843    148,304 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           94,974    82,985    123,785    99,627 
Shares redeemed           (510,519)   (594,846)   (184,664)   (262,224)
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions           (319,551)   (356,729)   724,964    (14,293)
Class B Shares1                              
Shares sold                          
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           98    548           
Shares redeemed           (28,766)   (20,730)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions           (28,668)   (20,182)          

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   High Quality Bond Fund   Core Bond Fund   Covered Call & Equity Income Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Class C Shares                        
Shares sold                     801,083    142,295 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions                     95,617    68,398 
Shares redeemed                     (166,623)   (152,399)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding                     730,077    58,294 
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold   2,092,042    1,188,647    98,288    161,349    3,990,393    5,324,240 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   100,447    136,655    19,853    18,215    321,091    518,816 
Shares redeemed   (4,135,130)   (5,524,145)   (153,024)   (408,905)   (2,214,734)   (8,712,400)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (1,942,641)   (4,198,843)   (34,883)   (229,341)   2,096,750    (2,869,344)
Class I Shares2                              
Shares sold   762,039    1,600,987    1,965,156    4,414,200    11,337,708    8,014,034 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   27,560    4,751    176,906    89,031    800,066    42,128 
Shares redeemed   (1,170,901)   (105,519)   (1,191,201)   (12,041,206)   (4,281,364)   (214,092)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (381,302)   1,500,219    950,861    (7,537,975)   7,856,410    7,842,070 
Class R6 Shares3                              
Shares sold           281,358    10,977,262    204,420    79,952 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions           8,825    38,148    9,567    4,021 
Shares redeemed           (81,600)   (72,734)   (172,387)   (59,161)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding           208,583    10,942,676    41,600    24,812 

 

 

1 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated.

2 The High Quality Bond Fund and the Covered Call & Equity Fund Class I shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

3 The Core Bond Fund Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - continued

 

 

   Dividend Income Fund   Investors Fund   Sustainable Equity 
   2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   20221 
Year Ended October 31,                        
Net Assets at beginning of period   301,287,528    323,218,081    300,404,105    409,629,139    9,279,877     
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   5,720,585    5,732,136    682,073    694,069    81,744    36,333 
Net realized gain (loss)   6,400,352    20,856,681    27,794,677    17,929,737    (644,177)   (200,624)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (22,005,237)   (38,239,764)   13,700,734    (59,414,605)   1,011,443    (927,305)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations   (9,884,300)   (11,650,947)   42,177,484    (40,790,799)   449,010    (1,091,596)
Distributions to shareholders from:                              
Accumulated earnings (combined net investment income and net realized gains):                              
Class A   (4,905,579)   (6,667,407)   (5,361,415)   (7,952,408)        
Class Y   (14,496,468)   (20,557,682)   (5,634,351)   (8,508,606)   (384)    
Class I   (5,077,817)   (7,455,004)   (4,540,678)   (8,192,065)   (52,927)    
Class R62   (1,744,781)   (338,133)   (3,481,988)   (6,338,361)        
Total distributions   (26,224,645)   (35,018,226)   (19,018,432)   (30,991,440)   (53,311)    
Capital Stock transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   816,977    1,353,503    2,476,334    2,304,397           
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   4,891,167    6,648,315    5,343,628    7,929,632           
Shares redeemed   (5,326,138)   (5,685,683)   (8,996,900)   (10,848,230)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   382,006    2,316,135    (1,176,938)   (614,201)          
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold   25,609,814    67,297,042    12,043,076    11,979,387    26,518    751,690 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   14,302,840    20,231,086    5,142,831    7,809,980    384     
Shares redeemed   (88,386,379)   (83,610,162)   (15,655,943)   (22,273,113)   (11,906)   (651,589)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (48,473,725)   3,917,966    1,529,964    (2,483,746)   14,996    100,101 
Class I Shares                              
Shares sold   14,973,132    40,881,645    34,212,763    22,998,164    884,322    10,624,016 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   5,025,920    7,378,193    4,415,273    8,192,065    52,927     
Shares redeemed   (33,903,332)   (50,753,760)   (36,386,959)   (44,840,267)   (2,569,149)   (352,644)
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (13,904,280)   (2,493,922)   2,241,077    (13,650,038)   (1,631,900)   10,271,372 
Class R6 Shares                              
Shares sold   1,257,714    31,254,703    4,625,714    4,409,527           
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   215,685    247,345    3,481,988    6,338,361           
Shares redeemed   (7,135,482)   (10,503,607)   (1,013,584)   (31,442,698)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (5,662,083)   20,998,441    7,094,118    (20,694,810)          
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions   (67,658,082)   24,738,620    9,688,221    (37,442,795)   (1,616,904)   10,371,473 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (103,767,027)   (21,930,553)   32,847,273    (109,225,034)   (1,221,205)   9,279,877 
Net Assets at end of period   197,520,501    301,287,528    333,251,378    300,404,105    8,058,672    9,279,877 
Capital Share transactions:                              
Class A Shares                              
Shares sold   29,520    43,919    99,522    90,971           
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   176,849    210,630    236,026    284,624           
Shares redeemed   (192,547)   (182,749)   (362,389)   (420,299)          
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions   13,822    71,800    (26,841)   (44,704)          
Class Y Shares                              
Shares sold   915,937    2,212,227    479,994    454,793    3,005    75,171 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   516,631    640,928    226,856    280,028    47     
Shares redeemed   (3,223,770)   (2,693,339)   (633,711)   (863,903)   (1,327)   (65,159)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (1,791,202)   159,816    73,139    (129,082)   1,725    10,012 
Class I Shares                              
Shares sold   536,676    1,306,452    1,384,747    912,090    103,844    1,160,479 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   181,712    234,132    195,626    294,679    6,478     
Shares redeemed   (1,229,444)   (1,608,639)   (1,440,455)   (1,808,445)   (302,734)   (41,621)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (511,056)   (68,055)   139,918    (601,676)   (192,412)   1,118,858 
Class R6 Shares                              
Shares sold   46,642    1,012,123    182,271    180,272           
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   7,815    8,194    152,585    225,404           
Shares redeemed   (263,169)   (351,693)   (41,854)   (1,181,769)          
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (208,712)   668,624    293,002    (776,093)          

 

1 The Sustainable Equity Fund was launched on December 31, 2021, with Class Y and Class I shares commencing operations effective January 3, 2022.

2 The Dividend Income Fund Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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    Mid Cap Fund     Small Cap Fund     International Stock Fund  
    2023     2022     2023     2022     2023     2022  
Year Ended October 31,                                    
Net Assets at beginning of period     681,139,846       733,809,804       183,678,969       280,340,485       11,700,503       17,610,653  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:                                                
Net investment income (loss)     1,668,461       (859,725 )     (305,219 )     (589,131 )     42,772       43,445  
Net realized gain (loss)     11,986,430       13,753,629       (3,387,971 )     9,386,807       (564,244 )     (576,040 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     61,556,428       (87,607,703 )     1,964,433       (70,026,964 )     1,552,972       (3,912,758 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations     75,211,319       (74,713,799 )     (1,728,757 )     (61,229,288 )     1,031,500       (4,445,353 )
Distributions to shareholders from:                                                
Accumulated earnings (combined net investment income and net realized gains):                              
Class A   (1,324,553)   (3,577,154)   (179,025)   (1,075,866)   (32,805)   (4,272,257)
Class B1   (15,919)   (68,390)               (91,028)
Class Y   (4,921,978)   (11,660,270)   (8,397,631)   (55,515,240)   (3,683)   (243,016)
Class I   (5,343,152)   (12,986,283)   (665,129)   (4,955,880)        
Class R652   (1,689,800)   (4,870,186)   (8,456)            
Total distributions     (13,295,402 )     (33,162,283 )     (9,250,241 )     (61,546,986 )     (36,488 )     (4,606,301 )
Capital Stock transactions:                                                
Class A Shares                                                
Shares sold     4,506,231       10,602,851       279,082       258,742       456,429       424,828  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     1,320,827       3,562,690       178,626       1,073,140       32,705       4,263,291  
Shares redeemed     (7,862,784 )     (15,290,783 )     (353,439 )     (593,902 )     (1,195,120 )     (1,761,058 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     (2,035,726 )     (1,125,242 )     104,269       737,980       (705,986 )     2,927,061  
Class B Shares1                                                
Shares sold             1,125                                  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     15,919       68,390                                  
Shares redeemed     (659,890 )     (468,073 )                     (164,756 )     (135,525 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     (643,971 )     (398,558 )                     (164,756 )     (44,497 )
Class Y Shares                                                
Shares sold     53,812,846       66,622,409       3,613,982       7,861,874       171,894       89,662  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     4,842,873       11,403,175       8,224,379       54,219,458       3,683       243,016  
Shares redeemed     (72,929,799 )     (50,798,380 )     (24,644,757 )     (38,826,238 )     (251,657 )     (73,738 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     (14,274,080 )     27,227,204       (12,806,396 )     23,255,094       (76,080 )     258,940  
Class I Shares                                                
Shares sold     143,126,817       101,753,752       3,109,982       6,826,690                  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     5,228,821       12,839,515       665,129       4,955,880                  
Shares redeemed     (73,959,042 )     (82,754,329 )     (4,836,229 )     (9,830,152 )                
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     74,396,596       31,838,938       (1,061,118 )     1,952,418                  
Class R6 Shares2                                                
Shares sold     47,379,398       20,457,282       76,246       188,005                  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     598,094       1,715,908       8,456                          
Shares redeemed     (30,297,335 )     (24,509,408 )     (9,386 )     (18,739 )                
Net increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     17,680,157       (2,336,218 )     75,316       169,266                  
Total increase (decrease) from capital stock transactions     75,122,976       55,206,124       (13,687,929 )     26,114,758       (946,822 )     3,141,504  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     137,038,893       (52,669,958 )     (24,666,927 )     (96,661,516 )     48,190       (5,910,150 )
Net Assets at end of period     818,178,739       681,139,846       159,012,042       183,678,969       11,748,693       11,700,503  
Capital Share transactions:                                                
Class A Shares                                                
Shares sold     358,810       853,186       30,058       24,838       52,969       48,354  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     113,669       259,293       20,771       88,543       4,093       433,261  
Shares redeemed     (632,007 )     (1,286,440 )     (38,672 )     (54,458 )     (141,569 )     (194,563 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions     (159,528 )     (173,961 )     12,157       58,923       (84,507 )     287,052  
Class B Shares1                                                
Shares sold             121                                  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     1,836       6,576                                
Shares redeemed     (70,692 )     (50,037 )                     (19,908 )     (16,156 )
Net increase (decrease) from capital shares transactions     (68,856 )     (43,340 )                     (19,908 )     (6,493 )
Class Y Shares                                                
Shares sold     3,986,513       5,111,948       384,098       682,696       20,175       10,411  
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions     386,194       773,621       942,082       4,422,468       465       24,950  
Shares redeemed     (5,533,876 )     (3,784,461 )     (2,614,987 )     (3,490,516 )     (30,086 )     (9,025 )
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding     (1,161,169 )     2,101,108       (1,288,807 )     1,614,648       (9,446 )     26,336  

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   Mid Cap Fund   Small Cap Fund 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Class I Shares                
Shares sold   10,597,649    7,687,795    325,980    588,372 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   416,307    870,476    76,102    404,232 
Shares redeemed   (5,445,271)   (6,288,127)   (516,657)   (903,789)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   5,568,685    2,270,144    (114,575)   88,815 
Class R6 Shares2                    
Shares sold   3,359,279    1,493,443    8,066    19,316 
Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions   46,328    113,336    966     
Shares redeemed   (2,179,297)   (1,793,973)   (1,021)   (2,093)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   1,226,310    (187,194)   8,011    17,223 

 

1 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated.

2 The Small Cap Fund Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

 

   CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS C 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $8.85   $11.12   $11.15   $10.96   $10.39   $9.00   $11.30   $11.32   $11.11   $10.48 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income   0.21    0.20    0.10    0.131    0.361,2   0.15    0.13    0.01    0.041    0.291,2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.08)   (1.77)   0.63    0.46    0.682   (0.09)   (1.81)   0.64    0.48    0.682 
Total from investment operations   0.13    (1.57)   0.73    0.59    1.04    0.06    (1.68)   0.65    0.52    0.97 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.13)   (0.11)   (0.09)   (0.10)   (0.05)
Capital gains       (0.51)   (0.58)   (0.21)   (0.29)       (0.51)   (0.58)   (0.21)   (0.29)
Total distributions   (0.20)   (0.70)   (0.76)   (0.40)   (0.47)   (0.13)   (0.62)   (0.67)   (0.31)   (0.34)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.07)   (2.27)   (0.03)   0.19    0.57    (0.07)   (2.30)   (0.02)   0.21    0.63 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.78   $8.85   $11.12   $11.15   $10.96   $8.93   $9.00   $11.30   $11.32   $11.11 
Total Return (%)3      1.36    (15.00)   6.72    5.62    10.37    0.60    (15.67)   5.91    4.89    9.50 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $30,510   $35,084   $45,932   $44,146   $42,662   $12,558   $14,315   $20,154   $20,137   $20,303 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.71    0.71    0.71    0.70    0.70    1.46    1.46    1.46    1.45    1.45 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   2.24    1.97    0.86    1.19    3.382   1.49    1.27    0.11    0.45    2.602
Portfolio turnover (%)4   53    84    63    73    57    53    84    63    73    57 

 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 In 2019, the Fund reported distributions of capital gains from investment companies as part of net investment income in the financial highlights. Had the Fund reported these capital gains as net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net investment income, net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been; $0.17, $0.87, and 1.64%, respectively, for the class A Shares and $0.10, $0.87, and 0.89%, respectively, for the class C shares.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS C 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.59   $12.22   $11.85   $11.76   $11.59   $9.49   $12.09   $11.70   $11.61   $11.47 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income   0.20    0.28    0.09    0.121   0.511,2   0.12    0.19    (0.01)   0.021   0.421,2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.04    (1.94)   1.35    0.43    0.602   0.05    (1.92)   1.34    0.44    0.592
Total from investment operations   0.24    (1.66)   1.44    0.55    1.11    0.17    (1.73)   1.33    0.46    1.01 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.29)   (0.13)   (0.17)   (0.17)   (0.07)   (0.19)       (0.08)   (0.10)
Capital gains        (0.68)   (0.94)   (0.29)   (0.77)       (0.68)   (0.94)   (0.29)   (0.77)
Total distributions   (0.13)   (0.97)   (1.07)   (0.46)   (0.94)   (0.07)   (0.87)   (0.94)   (0.37)   (0.87)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.11    (2.63)   0.37    0.09    0.17    0.10    (2.60)   0.39    0.09    0.14 
Net Asset Value at end of period   $9.70   9.59$   12.22  $11.85   $11.76   $9.59   $9.49   $12.09$   11.70   $11.61 
Total Return (%)3      2.55    (14.88)   12.66    4.75    10.69    1.79    (15.47)   11.79    3.99    9.78 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $85,230   $92,669   $119,035   $111,135   $112,916   $5,507   $6,244   $8,849   $9,230   $9,607 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.70    0.71    0.71    0.70    0.70    1.45    1.46    1.46    1.45    1.45 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.97    2.54    0.70    0.96    4.422   1.22    1.83    (0.03)   0.22    3.682
Portfolio turnover (%)4   67    95    71    87    64    67    95    71    87    64 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 In 2019, the Fund reported distributions of capital gains from investment companies as part of net investment income in the financial highlights. Had the Fund reported these capital gains as net realized and unrealized gain(loss) on investments, net investment income, net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been; $0.17, $0.94, and 1.39%, respectively, for the class A Shares and $0.08, $0.93, and 0.64%, respectively, for the class C shares.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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   AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS C 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.83   $12.75   $11.81   $12.02   $12.01   $9.45   $12.29   $11.42   $11.63   $11.66 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income    0.18    0.33    0.08    0.101   0.561,2   0.08    0.24    (0.01)   0.031   0.481,2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   0.17    (2.07)   1.89    0.33    0.572   0.19    (2.00)   1.82    0.30    0.542
Total from investment operations   0.35    (1.74)   1.97    0.43    1.13    0.27    (1.76)   1.81    0.33    1.02 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income    (0.12)   (0.34)   (0.09)   (0.16)   (0.14)   (0.06)   (0.24)       (0.06)   (0.07)
Capital gains        (0.84)   (0.94)   (0.48)   (0.98)       (0.84)   (0.94)   (0.48)   (0.98)
Total distributions   (0.12)   (1.18)   (1.03)   (0.64)   (1.12)   (0.06)   (1.08)   (0.94)   (0.54)   (1.05)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.23    (2.92)   0.94    (0.21)   0.01    0.21    (2.84)   0.87    (0.21)   (0.03)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $10.06   $9.83   $12.75   $11.81   $12.02   $9.66   $9.45   $12.29   $11.42   $11.63 
Total Return (%)3      3.62    (15.22)   17.33    3.59    10.93    2.83    (15.84)   16.39    2.88    10.11 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $48,888   $48,969   $60,837   $56,089   $54,974   $1,957   $2,283   $3,082   $2,655   $2,263 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.70    0.71    0.71    0.70    0.70    1.46    1.46    1.46    1.45    1.45 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.74    2.89    0.62    0.78    4.772   1.02    2.23    (0.14)   (0.01)   4.152
Portfolio turnover (%)4   71    99    84    105    79    71    99    84    105    79 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 In 2019, the Fund reported distributions of capital gains from investment companies as part of net investment income in the financial highlights. Had the Fund reported these capital gains as net realized and unrealized gain(loss) on investments, net investment income, net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been; $0.15, $0.98, and 1.25%, respectively, for the class A Shares and $0.07, $0.95, and 0.50%, respectively, for the class C shares.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS C 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period   $15.06   $18.42   $15.52   $16.37   $15.98   $15.21   $18.58   $15.65   $16.48   $16.07 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income    0.31    0.27    0.23    0.261   0.281   0.20    0.14    0.09    0.151   0.161
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.47)   (1.54)   3.11    (0.04)   1.64    (0.48)   (1.55)   3.14    (0.03)   1.66 
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (1.27)   3.34    0.22    1.92    (0.28)   (1.41)   3.23    0.12    1.82 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income    (0.31)   (0.28)   (0.24)   (0.27)   (0.29)   (0.20)   (0.15)   (0.10)   (0.15)   (0.17)
Capital gains   (0.89)   (1.81)   (0.20)   (0.80)   (1.24)   (0.89)   (1.81)   (0.20)   (0.80)   (1.24)
Total distributions   (1.20)   (2.09)   (0.44)   (1.07)   (1.53)   (1.09)   (1.96)   (0.30)   (0.95)   (1.41)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (1.36)   (3.36)   2.90    (0.85)   0.39    (1.37)   (3.37)   2.93    (0.83)   0.41 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $13.70   $15.06   $18.42   $15.52   $16.37   $13.84   $15.21   $18.58   $15.65   $16.48 
Total Return (%)2   (1.35)   (7.92)   21.74    1.27    13.51    (2.14)   (8.62)   20.82    0.62    12.72 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) $   119,989$   136,578$   158,336$   134,213$   139,683   $20,240   $22,524   $20,812   $16,888   $16,090 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   1.00    1.11    1.11    1.10    1.10    1.75    1.86    1.85    1.85    1.84 
Ratio of net investment income to average                                                  
net assets (%)    2.14    1.61    1.27    1.66    1.80    1.39    0.88    0.52    0.91    1.05 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   118    32    34    31    34    118    32    34    31    34 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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   TAX-FREE VIRGINIA FUND   TAX-FREE NATIONAL FUND 
   CLASS Y   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $10.33   $11.71   $11.89   $11.71   $11.08   $9.73   $10.98   $11.08   $10.96   $10.41 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income   0.19    0.18    0.19    0.201    0.231    0.20    0.18    0.18    0.211    0.241 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.13)   (1.34)   (0.17)   0.18    0.63    (0.09)   (1.15)   (0.10)   0.15    0.61 
Total from investment operations   0.06    (1.16)   0.02    0.38    0.86    0.11    (0.97)   0.08    0.36    0.85 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.23)   (0.20)   (0.18)   (0.18)   (0.21)   (0.24)
Capital gains       (0.04)   (0.01)           (0.07)   (0.10)       (0.03)   (0.06)
Total distributions   (0.19)   (0.22)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.23)   (0.27)   (0.28)   (0.18)   (0.24)   (0.30)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.13)   (1.38)   (0.18)   0.18    0.63    (0.16)   (1.25)   (0.10)   0.12    0.55 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $10.20   $10.33   $11.71   $11.89   $11.71   $9.57   $9.73   $10.98   $11.08   $10.96 
Total Return (%)2      0.56    (10.01)   0.10    3.24    7.78    1.06    (8.98)   0.75    3.36    8.20 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $16,575   $17,746   $20,620   $21,572   $22,225   $17,114   $17,621   $22,331   $23,377   $23,807 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.86    0.86    0.86    0.85    0.85    0.76    0.76    0.76    0.75    0.75 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.82    1.65    1.57    1.66    1.96    2.02    1.74    1.65    1.91    2.19 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   15    17    10    7    22    16    10    18    13    26 

 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   HIGH QUALITY BOND FUND 
   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31,
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.99   $11.15  $11.42   $11.11   $10.64 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income   0.20    0.13    0.10    0.131    0.211 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.01)   (1.11)   (0.24)   0.32    0.47 
Total from investment operations   0.19    (0.98)   (0.14)   0.45    0.68 
Less Distributions From:                         
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.12)   (0.10)   (0.14)   (0.21)
Capital gains       (0.06)   (0.03)        
Total distributions   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.13)   (0.14)   (0.21)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value       (1.16)   (0.27)   0.31    0.47 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $9.99   $9.99   $11.15   $11.42   $11.11 
Total Return (%)2      1.92    (8.88)   (1.21)   4.08    6.43 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $42,307   $61,707   $115,682   $184,881   $90,407 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)                         
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.50    0.50    0.50    0.49    0.49 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.50    0.46    0.40    0.46    0.49 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets                         
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   1.91    1.04    0.76    1.17    1.88 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   1.91    1.07    0.86    1.20    1.88 
Portfolio turnover (%)3      45    23    13    21    20 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   HIGH QUALITY BOND FUND 
   CLASS I 
   Year Ended October 31,   Period Ended October 31, 
    2023    2022*
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $10.05   $10.84 
Income from Investment Operations:          
Net investment income   0.22    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.02)   (0.79)
Total from investment operations   0.20    (0.70)
Less Distributions From:          
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.09)
Total distributions   (0.20)   (0.09)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value       (0.79)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $10.05   $10.05 
Total Return (%)1      2.00    (6.44)2
Ratios/Supplemental Data:          
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $11,248   $15,078 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.41    0.413 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.41    0.413 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets          
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.00    1.323
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.00    1.323
Portfolio turnover (%)4      45    232

 

* Class I shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

1 Total return without applicable sales charge.

2 Not annualized.

3 Annualized.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   CORE BOND FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $8.65   $10.45   $10.78   $10.28   $9.55   $8.60   $10.39   $10.71   $10.25   $9.52 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income   0.24    0.16    0.14    0.181    0.241   0.25    0.13    (0.02)   0.201   0.251
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.23)   (1.75)   (0.12)   0.53    0.74    (0.21)   (1.69)   0.10    0.52    0.75 
Total from investment operations   0.01    (1.59)   0.02    0.71    0.98    0.04    (1.56)   0.08    0.72    1.00 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.23)   (0.15)   (0.14)   (0.19)   (0.25)   (0.26)   (0.17)   (0.19)   (0.24)   (0.27)
Capital gains        (0.06)   (0.21)   (0.02)           (0.06)   (0.21)   (0.02)    
Total distributions   (0.23)   (0.21)   (0.35)   (0.21)   (0.25)   (0.26)   (0.23)   (0.40)   (0.26)   (0.27)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.22)   (1.80)   (0.33)   0.50    0.73    (0.22)   (1.79)   (0.32)   0.46    0.73 
Net Asset Value at end of period   $8.43   $8.65   $10.45   $10.78   $10.28   $8.38   $8.60   $10.39   $10.71   $10.25 
Total Return (%)2      0.07    (15.47)   0.21    7.00    10.37    0.32    (15.25)   0.73    7.13    10.67 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $29,453   $32,990   $43,577   $47,304   $28,902   $6,482   $6,954   $10,783   $102,811   $121,000 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.85    0.85    0.87    0.90    0.90    0.60    0.60    0.65    0.65    0.65 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   2.65    1.57    1.31    1.78    2.35    2.90    1.80    1.65    2.03    2.60 
Portfolio turnover (%)3      30    21    30    61    36    30    21    30    61    36 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   CORE BOND FUND 
   CLASS I   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended   Period Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021*  2023   2022**
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $8.56   $10.36   $10.39   $8.56   $9.90 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income    0.27    0.17    0.11    0.27    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.22)   (1.72)   (0.02)   (0.22)   (1.33)
Total from investment operations   0.05    (1.55)   0.09    0.05    (1.20)
Less Distributions From:                         
Net investment income    (0.27)   (0.19)   (0.12)   (0.27)   (0.14)
Capital gains        (0.06)            
Total distributions   (0.27)   (0.25)   (0.12)   (0.27)   (0.14)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.22)   (1.80)   (0.03)   (0.22)   (1.34)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.34  $8.56  $10.36  $8.34  $8.56 
Total Return (%)1      0.42    (15.20)   0.882   0.50    (12.22)2
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $52,699  $45,963   $133,692   $92,952   $93,641 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.50    0.50    0.503   0.42    0.423
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   3.01    1.77    1.573   3.09    2.203
Portfolio turnover (%)4   30    21    302   30    212

 

* Class I shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2021.

** Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

1 Total return without applicable sales charge.

2 Not annualized.

3 Annualized.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   COVERED CALL & EQUITY INCOME FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS C   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.19   $9.60   $7.80   $7.84   $8.52   $8.27   $8.74   $7.19   $7.31   $8.04   $9.57   $9.95   $8.05    8.06   $8.73 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                                           
Net investment income (loss)   0.32    0.05    0.02    (0.09)1   0.031    0.59    0.05    (0.08)   (0.18)1   (0.05)1   0.17    (0.21)   0.04    (0.39)1   0.121 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.33    0.17    2.37    0.60    0.05    (0.06)   0.10    2.21    0.60    0.07    0.54    0.46    2.45    0.94    (0.02)
Total from investment operations   0.65    0.22    2.39    0.51    0.08    0.53    0.15    2.13    0.42    0.02    0.71    0.25    2.49    0.55    0.10 
Less Distributions From:                                                                           
Net investment income   (0.66)   (0.43)   (0.43)   (0.39)   (0.44)   (0.65)   (0.42)   (0.42)   (0.38)   (0.43)   (0.67)   (0.43)   (0.43)   (0.40)   (0.45)
Capital gains       (0.20)   (0.16)   (0.16)   (0.32)       (0.20)   (0.16)   (0.16)   (0.32)       (0.20)   (0.16)   (0.16)   (0.32)
Total distributions   (0.66)   (0.63)   (0.59)   (0.55)   (0.76)   (0.65)   (0.62)   (0.58)   (0.54)   (0.75)   (0.67)   (0.63)   (0.59)   (0.56)   (0.77)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.01)   (0.41)   1.80    (0.04)   (0.68)   (0.12)   (0.47)   1.55    (0.12)   (0.73)   0.04    (0.38)   1.90    (0.01)   (0.67)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $9.18   $9.19   $9.60   $7.80   $7.84   $8.15   $8.27   $8.74   $7.19   $7.31   $9.61   $9.57   $9.95   $8.05   $8.06 
Total Return (%)2      7.18    2.50    31.18    7.10    1.46    6.41    1.92    30.17    6.31    0.68    7.49    2.78    31.54    7.34    1.60 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                                           
                                                                            
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $20,690   $14,044   $14,811   $11,996   $13,748   $14,192   $8,365   $8,336   $7,156   $8,191   $57,277   $36,964   $66,982   $59,966   $102,018 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   1.26    1.26    1.26    1.25    1.25    2.01    2.01    2.01    2.01    2.00    1.01    1.01    1.01    1.01    1.00 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.50    0.57    0.09    0.70    1.05    0.75    (0.18)   (0.66)   (0.05)   0.29    1.75    0.84    0.34    0.98    1.28 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   102    99    162    108    116    102    99    162    108    116    102    99    162    108    116 

  

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   COVERED CALL & EQUITY INCOME FUND 
   CLASS I 1 
   Year Ended October 31,   Period Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.57   $9.79 
Income from Investment Operations:          
Net investment income    0.29    0.38 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.43    (0.18)
Total from investment operations   0.72    0.20 
Less Distributions From:          
Net investment income    (0.67)   (0.42)
Total distributions   (0.67)   (0.42)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.05    (0.22)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $9.62   $9.57 
Total Return (%)2      7.61    2.223
Ratios/Supplemental Data:          
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $150,951   $75,060 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.96    0.964
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.80    1.064
Portfolio turnover (%)5   102    993

 

1 Class I shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Not annualized.

4 Annualized.

5 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

 

   COVERED CALL & EQUITY INCOME FUND 
   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period   $9.74   $10.12   $8.17   $8.16   $8.81 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss)   0.03    0.04    0.17    (0.45)1   0.181
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.71    0.23    2.37    1.02    (0.06)
Total from investment operations    0.74    0.27    2.54    0.57    0.12 
Less Distributions From:                         
Net investment income    (0.67)   (0.45)   (0.43)   (0.40)   (0.45)
Capital gains.       (0.20)   (0.16)   (0.16)   (0.32)
Total distributions    (0.67)   (0.65)   (0.59)   (0.56)   (0.77)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value    0.07    (0.38)   1.95    0.01    (0.65)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $9.81   $9.74   $10.12   $8.17   $8.16 
Total Return (%)2   7.71    2.89    31.69    7.51    1.82 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $1,178   $765   $544   $1,439   $2,385 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)    0.88    0.88    0.88    0.87    0.87 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.85    0.95    0.60    1.10    1.41 
Portfolio turnover (%)3     102    99    162    108    116 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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  DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
  CLASS A*
 
 
 
 
Year Ended October 31,

Period Ended October 31,
   2023   2022   2021   2020 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $29.27   $34.13   $26.10   $25.17 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income   0.56    0.52    0.39    0.161
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (1.90)   (1.73)   8.06    0.98 
Total from investment operations   (1.34)   (1. 21)    8.45    1.14 
Less Distributions From:                    
Net investment income   (0.58)   (0.44)   (0.42)   (0.21)
Capital gains    (2.01)   (3.21)        
Total distributions   (2.59)   (3.65)   (0.42)   (0.21)
Net Increase (decrease) in net asset value   (3.93)   (4.86)   8.03    0.93 
Net Asset Value at end of period   $25.34   $29.27   $34.13   $26.10 
Total Return (%)2      (5.23)   (4.23)   32.52    4.533
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $48,746   $55,902   $62,716   $51,207 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   1.16    1.16    1.16    1.174
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   1.97    1.64    1.25    1.094
Portfolio turnover (%)5      26    33    31    333

 

* Class A shares commenced operations effective June 1, 2020.

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Not annualized.

4 Annualized.

5 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   DIVIDEND INCOME FUND 
   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $29.29   $34.19   $26.14   $27.65   $27.01 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income   0.69    0.60    0.50    0.511   0.461
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (1.96)   (1.73)   8.03    (0.88)   3.12 
Total from investment operations   (1.27)   (1. 13)    8.53    (0.37)   3.58 
Less Distributions From:                         
Net investment income   (0.65)   (0.56)   (0.48)   (0.45)   (0.43)
Capital gains    (2.01)   (3.21)       (0.69)   (2.51)
Total distributions   (2.66)   (3.77)   (0.48)   (1.14)   (2.94)
Net Increase (decrease) in net asset value   (3.93)   (4.90)   8.05    (1.51)   0.64 
Net Asset Value at end of period   $25.36   $29.29   $34.19   $26.14   $27.65 
Total Return (%)2      (4.99)   (3.98)   32.81    (1.42)   15.48 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $98,291   $165,998   $188,287   $171,733   $220,725 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:                         
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.91    0.91    0.91    1.02    1.10 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.91    0.91    0.91    0.93    0.95 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets                         
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.23    1.89    1.50    1.72    1.64 
After reimbursement and waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.23    1.89    1.50    1.81    1.79 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   26    33    31    33    28 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   DIVIDEND INCOME FUND 
   CLASS I 
   Year Ended October 31,    Period Ended October 31, 
    2023    2022    2021    20201 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $29.27   $34.20   $26.14   $27.19 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income   0.67    0.63    0.52    0.062
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (1.91)   (1.73)   8.05    (1.02)
Total from investment operations   (1.24)   (1.10)   8.57    (0.96)
Less Distributions From:                    
Net investment income   (0.68)   (0.62)   (0.51)   (0.09)
Capital gains    (2.01)   (3.21)        
Total distributions    (2.69)   (3.83)   (0.51)   (0.09)
Net Increase (decrease) in net asset value   (3.93)   (4.93)   8.06    (1.05)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $25.34   $29.27   $34.20   $26.14 
Total Return (%)3     (4.90)   (3.88)   32.95    (3.53)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $38,826   $59,812   $72,215   $51,725 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.81    0.81    0.81    0.825
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.81    0.81    0.81    0.825
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets                    
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.34    2.02    1.60    1.555
After reimbursement and waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.34    2.02    1.60    1.555
Portfolio turnover (%)6   26    33    31    334

 

1 Class I shares commenced operations effective September 1, 2020.

2 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Not annualized.

5 Annualized.

6 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   DIVIDEND INCOME FUND 
   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   October 31,   October 31, 
   2023   2022* 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $29.28   $31.05 
Income from Investment Operations:          
Net investment income   0.63    0.39 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (1.85)   (1.72)
Total from investment operations   (1.22)   (1.33)
Less Distributions From:          
Net investment income   (0.70)   (0.44)
Capital gains    (2.01)    
Total distributions   (2.71)   (0.44)
Net Increase (decrease) in net asset value   (3.93)   (1.77)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $25.35   $29.28 
Total Return (%)1      (4.82)   (4.25)2
Ratios/Supplemental Data:          
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $11,657   $19,575 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:          
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.73    0.733
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.73    0.733
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets          
After reimbursement and waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)   2.41    2.03
Portfolio turnover (%)4      26    332

 

* Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

1 Total return without applicable sales charge.

2 Not annualized.

3 Annualized.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   INVESTORS FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS Y   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $23.65   $28.72   $23.81   $23.76   $23.85   $23.72   $28.78   $23.84   $23.83   $23.92   $23.95   $29.09   $24.12   $24.06   $24.07 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                                           
Net investment income (loss)   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.01)   0.041    0.061    0.06    0.05    0.12    0.141    0.121    0.11    0.08    0.11    0.031    0.161 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   3.09    (2.92)   7.29    1.31    3.39    3.09    (2.93)   7.24    1.29    3.39    3.10    (2.93)   7.37    1.45    3.43 
Total from investment operations   3.08    (2.93)   7.28    1.35    3.45    3.15    (2.88)   7.36    1.43    3.51    3.21    (2.85)   7.48    1.48    3.59 
Less Distributions From:                                                                           
Net investment income                   (0.10)   (0.06)   (0.04)   (0.05)   (0.12)   (0.16)   (0.14)   (0.15)   (0.14)   (0.12)   (0.16)
Capital gains   (1.45)   (2.14)   (2.37)   (1.30)   (3.44)   (1.45)   (2.14)   (2.37)   (1.30)   (3.44)   (1.45)   (2.14)   (2.37)   (1.30)   (3.44)
Total distributions   (1.45)   (2.14)   (2.37)   (1.30)   (3.54)   (1.51)   (2.18)   (2.42)   (1.42)   (3.60)   (1.59)   (2.29)   (2.51)   (1.42)   (3.60)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   1.63    (5.07)   4.91    0.05    (0.09)   1.64    (5.06)   4.94    0.01    (0.09)   1.62    (5.14)   4.97    0.06    (0.01)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $25.28   $23.65   $28.72   $23.81   $23.76   $25.36   $23.72   $28.78   $23.84   $23.83   $25.57   $23.95   $29.09   $24.12   $24.06 
Total Return (%)2   13.75    (11.33)   32.37    5.75    18.37    14.03    (11.13)   32.72    6.06    18.63    14.23    (10.96)   32.96    6.21    18.88 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                                           
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $93,711   $88,286   $108,515   $88,934   $86,476   $97,446   $89,391   $112,166   $157,991   $244,443   $61,787   $50,843   $84,331   $70,490   $8,063 
Ratios of expenses to average net                                                                           
assets (%)   1.16    1.16    1.16    1.18    1.20    0.91    0.91    0.91    0.94    0.95    0.73    0.73    0.73    0.74    0.77 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to                                                                           
average net assets (%)   (0.03)   (0.05)   (0.03)   0.18    0.23    0.22    0.21    0.25    0.54    0.47    0.40    0.41    0.39    0.26    0.65 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   22    18    17    41    23    22    18    17    41    23    22    18    17    41    23 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   INVESTORS FUND 
   CLASS I 
   Year Ended October 31,   Period Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   20201 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $23.67   $28.75   $23.84   $24.51 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income   0.10    0.07    0.10    0.002,3
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   3.07    (2.91)   7.28    (0.67)
Total from investment operations   3.17    (2.84)   7.38    (0.67)
Less Distributions From:                    
Net investment income   (0.11)   (0.10)   (0.10)    
Capital gains    (1.45)   (2.14)   (2.37)    
Total distributions    (1.56)   (2.2 4)    (2.47)    
Net Increase (decrease) in net asset value   1.61    (5.08)   4.91    (0.67)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $25.28   $23.67   $28.75   $23.84 
Total Return (%)4     14.17    (11.03)   32.87    (2.73)5
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $80,308   $71,885   $104,617   $20,643 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.81    0.81    0.81    0.826 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)   0.31    0.31    0.30    0.026 
Portfolio turnover (%)7      22    18    17    415

 

1 Class I shares commenced operations effective September 1, 2020.

2 Amounts represent less than $ 0.005 per share.

3 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

4 Total return without applicable sales charge.

5 Not annualized.

6 Annualized.

7 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   SUSTAINABLE EQUITY FUND 
   CLASS Y   CLASS I 
   Year Ended   Period Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   October 31,   October 31,   October 31,   October 31, 
   2023   20221   2023   20221 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $8.21   $10.00   $8.22   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income   0.07    0.03    0.09    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.34    (1.82)   0.33    (1.81)
Total from investment operations   0.41    (1.79)   0.42    (1.78)
Less Distributions From:                    
Net investment income   (0.04)       (0.05)    
Total distributions   (0.04)       (0.05)    
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.37    (1.79)   0.37    (1.78)
Net Asset Value at end of period   $8.58   $8.21   $8.59   $8.22 
Total Return (%)2      5.00    (17.90)3   5.10    (17.80)3
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)   $101   $82   $7,958   $9,198 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.91    0.894    0.81    0.814
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%)   0.82    0.464    0.93    0.604
Portfolio turnover (%)5      34    123   34    123

 

1 The Sustainable Equity Fund was launched on December 31, 2021 and commenced operations effective January 3, 2022.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Not annualized.

4 Annualized.

5 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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   MID CAP FUND 
   CLASS A 
   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $11.68   $13.68   $10.26   $11.09   $9.77 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment loss   (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.07)   (0.08)1   (0.07)1
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   1.27    (1.27)   3.91    (0.32)   2.07 
Total from investment operations   1.23    (1.36)   3.84    (0.40)   2.00 
Less Distributions From:                         
Capital gains    (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.98    (2.00)   3.42    (0.83)   1.32 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $12.66   $11.68   $13.68   $10.26   $11.09 
Total Return (%)2      10.68    (10.62)   38.24    (3.81)   22.65 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $66,717   $63,417   $76,625   $58,782   $66,250 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   1.39    1.40    1.39    1.40    1.40 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   (0.25)   (0.59)   (0.50)   (0.64)   (0.59)
Portfolio turnover (%)3   10    24    24    24    25 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   MID CAP FUND 
   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $12.58   $14.62   $10.89   $11.71   $10.23 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss)   0.03    (0.03)   0.02    (0.03)1   (0.02)1
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   1.36    (1.37)   4.13    (0.36)   2.18 
Total from investment operations   1.39    (1.40)   4.15    (0.39)   2.16 
Less Distributions From:                         
Net Investment Income       (0.00)2       (0.00)2    
Capital gains    (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   1.14    (2.04)   3.73    (0.82)   1.48 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $13.72   $12.58   $14.62   $10.89   $11.71 
Total Return (%)3      11.20    (10.17)   38.89    (3.52)   23.27 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $260,474   $253,477   $263,892   $323,841   $463,768 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.94    0.95    0.95    0.97    0.98 
Ratio of net investment income loss to average net assets (%)   0.20    (0.14)   (0.04)   (0.20)   (0.18)
Portfolio turnover (%)4   10    24    24    24    25 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Amounts represent less than $ (0.005) per share.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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   MID CAP FUND 
   CLASS I 
   Year Ended October 31,    Period Ended October 31, 
    2023    2022    2021    20201 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $12.60   $14.64   $10.90   $11.21 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)   0.04    0.002   (0.03)   0.013
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   1.36    (1.38)   4.19    (0.30)
Total from investment operations   1.40    (1.38)   4.16    (0.31)
Less Distributions From:                    
Net Investment Income       (0.0 2)    (0.00)2    
Capital gains    (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)    
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.66)   (0.42)    
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   1.15    (2.04)   3.74    (0.31)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $13.75   $12.60   $14.64   $10.90 
Total Return (%)4      11.26    (10.08)   39.01    (2.77)5
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                    
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $376,668   $274,918   $286,235   $61,805 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.84    0.85    0.85    0.866
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   0.28    (0.04)   (0.01)   (0.43)6
Portfolio turnover (%)7   10    24    24    245

 

1 Class I shares commenced operations effective September 1, 2020.

2 Amounts represent less than $ (0.005) per share.

3 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

4 Total return without applicable sales charge.

5 Not annualized.

6 Annualized.

7 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

   MID CAP FUND
   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $12.94   $15.04   $11.19   $11.99   $10.44 
Income from Investment Operations:                         
Net investment income (loss)   0.04    0.01    0.02    (0.02)1   (0.10)1
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   1.42    (1.43)   4.27    (0.35)   2.33 
Total from investment operations   1.46    (1.42)   4.29    (0.37)   2.23 
Less Distributions From:                         
Net Investment Income       (0.04)   (0.02)   (0.00)2    
Capital gains   (0.25)   (0.64)   (0.42)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Total distributions   (0.25)   (0.68)   (0.44)   (0.43)   (0.68)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   1.21    (2.10)   3.85    (0.80)   1.55 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $14.15   $12.94   $15.04   $11.19   $11.99 
Total Return (%)3      11.43    (10.07)   39.20    (3.26)   23.49 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                         
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $114,320   $88,723   $105,878   $91,562   $55,417 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   0.76    0.77    0.77    0.77    0.76 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   0.37    0.05    0.14    (0.03)   (0.06)
Portfolio turnover (%)4   10    24    24    24    25 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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   SMALL CAP FUND 
   CLASS A 
                   Period Ended   Inception to 
   Year Ended October 31,   October 31,   September 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   20192   20191 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.22   $15.55   $11.04   $11.14   $10.82   $10.53 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   (0.04)   (0.05)   (0.09)   (0.02)3   (0.01)3   (0.01)3
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.14)   (2.81)   5.46    0.36    0.33    0.30 
Total from investment operations   (0.18)   (2.86)   5.37    0.34    0.32    0.29 
Less Distributions From:                              
Capital gains    (0.48)   (3.47)   (0.86)   (0.44)        
Total distributions   (0.48)   (3.47)   (0.86)   (0.44)        
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.66)   (6.33)   4.51    (0.10)   0.32    0.29 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.56   $9.22   $15.55   $11.04   $11.14   $10.82 
Total Return (%)4      (1.94)   (23.74)   50.17    3.02    2.965   2.755
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                              
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s) $   3,275   $3,417   $4,847   $2,958   $3,457   $3,420 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   1.35    1.35    1.39    1.51    1.506   1.506
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   1.35    1.35    1.38    1.47    1.466   1.466
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets                              
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   (0.42)   (0.52)   (0.67)   (0.18)   (1.07)6   (1.28)6
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   (0.42)   (0.52)   (0.66)   (0.14)   (1.03)6   (1.24)6
Portfolio turnover (%)7   39    41    44    47    3    735

 

1 For accounting purposes, the Small Cap Fund Class A is treated as having commenced investment operations on August 31, 2019.

2 Disclosure represents the period October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

3 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

4 Total return without applicable sales charge.

5 Not annualized.

6 Annualized.

7 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 
   SMALL CAP FUND 
   CLASS Y 
                   Period Ended   Year Ended 
   Year Ended October 31,   October 31,   September 30, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   20191   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.35   $15.69   $11.11   $11.19   $10.87   $15.56 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   (0.02)   (0.03)   (0.07)   0.022   (0.01)2   (0.04)2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.14)   (2.84)   5.51    0.35    0.33    (1.39)
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (2.87)   5.44    0.37    0.32    (1.43)
Less Distributions From:                              
Net investment income        (0.00)3       (0.01)        
Capital gains    (0.48)   (3.47)   (0.86)   (0.44)       (3.26)
Total distributions   (0.48)   (3.47)   (0.86)   (0.45)       (3.26)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.64)   (6.34)   4.58    (0.08)   0.32    (4.69)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.71   $9.35   $15.69   $11.11   $11.19    10.87 
Total Return (%)4      (1.69)   (23.55)   50.50    3.27    2.945   (8.81)
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                              
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $143,591   $166,238   $253,625   $215,890   $263,527   $274,824 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   1.10    1.10    1.15    1.26    1.256   1.29 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   1.10    1.10    1.14    1.22    1.216   1.29 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets                              
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   (0.17)   (0.27)   (0.42)   0.08    (0.82)6   (0.36)
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   (0.17)   (0.27)   (0.40)   0.12    (0.78)6   (0.36)
Portfolio turnover (%)7   39    41    44    47    35   73 

 

1 Disclosure represents the period October 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

2 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

3 Amounts represent less than $ (0.005) per share.

4 Total return without applicable sales charge.

5 Not annualized.

6 Annualized.

7 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and is not annualized for periods less than one year.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   SMALL CAP FUND 
   CLASS I 
   Year Ended October 31,   Period Ended
October 31,
 
   2023   2022   20211 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.36   $15.70   $14.41 
Income from Investment Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)   (0.01)   (0.02)   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.15)   (2.83)   1.32 
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (2.85)   1.29 
Less Distributions From:               
Net investment income        (0.02)    
Capital gains    (0.48)   (3.47)    
Total distributions   (0.48)   (3. 49)     
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.64)   (6.34)   1.29 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.72   $9.36   $15.70 
Total Return (%)2      (1.58)   (23.52)   8.953
Ratios/Supplemental Data:               
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $11,925   $13,863   $21,868 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   1.00    1.00    1.004
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   1.00    1.00    1.0044
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets               
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   (0.07)   (0.16)   (0.36)4
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   (0.07)   (0.16)   (0.36)4
Portfolio turnover (%)   39    41    443

 

1 Class I shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2021.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Not annualized.

4 Annualized.

 

   SMALL CAP FUND 
   CLASS R6 
   Year Ended    Period Ended 
 

October

31,

   October 31, 
   2023   20221 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $9.36   $11.30 
Income from Investment Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)       (0.00)2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (0.14)   (1.94)
Total from investment operations   (0.14)   (1.94)
Less Distributions From:          
Capital gains   (0.48)    
Total distributions   (0.48)    
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   (0.62)   (1.94)
Net Asset Value at end of period  $8.74   $9.36 
Total Return (%)3      (1.46)   (17.17)4
Ratios/Supplemental Data:          
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $220   $161 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets:          
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   0.92    0.925 
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   0.92    0.925 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets          
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)   (0.01)   (0.06)5
After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%).   (0.01)   (0.06)5
Portfolio turnover (%)6   39    414

 

1 Class R6 shares commenced operations effective March 1, 2022.

2 Amounts represent less than $ (0.005) per share.

3 Total return without applicable sales charge.

4 Not annualized.

5 Annualized.

6 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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   INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND 
   CLASS A   CLASS Y 
   Year Ended October 31,   Year Ended October 31, 
   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period  $7.34   $13.67  $11.83   $13.53   $12.92   $7.28   $13.64   $11.83   $13.57   $12.96 
Income from Investment Operations:                                                  
Net investment income (loss)   0.01    0.08    0.07    0.0611    0.1811    0.41    (1.21)   0.41    1.301    0.621 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   0.60    (2.78)   2.35    (0.89)   0.99    0.22    (1.46)   2.05    (2.10)   0.58 
Total from investment operations   0.61    (2.70)   2.42    (0.83)   1.17    0.63    (2.67)   2.46    (0.80)   1.20 
Less Distributions From:                                                  
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.07)   (0.06)   (0.19)   (0.19)   (0.04)   (0.13)   (0.13)   (0.26)   (0.22)
Capital gains       (3.56)   (0.52)   (0.68)   (0.37)       (3.56)   (0.52)   (0.68)   (0.37)
Total distributions   (0.02)   (3.63)   (0.58)   (0.87)   (0.56)   (0.04)   (3.69)   (0.65)   (0.94)   (0.59)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value   0.59    (6.33)   1.84    (1.70)   0.61    0.59    (6.36)   1.81    (1.74)   0.61 
Net Asset Value at end of period  $7.93   $7.34   $13.67   $11.83   $13.53   $7.87   $7.28   $13.64   $11.83   $13.57 
Total Return (%)2      8.34    (26.52)   20.48    (6.78)   9.85    8.68    (26.39)   20.83    (6.58)   10.10 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                  
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)  $11,104   $10,896   $16,375   $14,602   $17,209   $645   $666   $888   $823   $1,310 
Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)   1.61    1.61    1.61    1.60    1.60    1.36    1.36    1.36    1.36    1.35 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)   0.31    0.30    0.53    0.50    1.42    0.57    0.55    0.79    0.73    1.67 
Portfolio turnover (%)3   22    31    120    34    37    22    31    120    34    37 

 

1 Net investment income (loss) calculated excluding permanent tax adjustments to undistributed net investment income.

2 Total return without applicable sales charge.

3 Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 

 

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Notes to the Financial Statements

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

Madison Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”), is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. As of the date of this report, the Trust offers the following funds (individually, a “Fund” collectively, the “Funds”), with the share classes listed:

 
Fund   Share Class(es) Offered1
Conservative Allocation1,2   Class A, Class C
Moderate Allocation1,2   Class A, Class C
Aggressive Allocation1,2   Class A, Class C
Diversified Income1,2   Class A, Class C
Tax-Free Virginia   Class Y
Tax-Free National   Class Y
High Quality Bond   Class Y, Class I
Core Bond1   Class A, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
Covered Call & Equity Income   Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
Dividend Income   Class A, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
Investors   Class A, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
Sustainable Equity   Class Y, Class I
Mid Cap1   Class A, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
Small Cap   Class A, Class Y, Class I, Class R6
International Stock1   Class A, Class Y

 

1 As of the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated.

2 The Conservative Allocation, Moderate Allocation, Aggressive Allocation and Diversified Income Funds are collectively referred to herein as the "Allocation Funds".

 

Each Class of shares represents an interest in the assets of the respective fund and has identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that each Class of shares bears its own distribution fees and servicing fees, if any, and its proportional share of fund level expenses; is subject to its own sales charge, if any; and has exclusive voting rights on matters pertaining to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act as it relates to that Class or other Class-specific matters.

 

The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust without par value. The Trust has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Madison Asset Management, LLC (the “Investment Adviser” or “Madison”), the Funds’ investment adviser.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Each fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services–Investment Companies”.

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

 

Portfolio Valuation: Equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), Global Depository Receipts (“GDRs”) and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) listed on any U.S. or foreign stock exchange or quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the last quoted sale price or official closing price on that exchange or NASDAQ on the valuation day (provided that, for securities traded on NASDAQ, the Funds utilize the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”)). If no sale occurs, equities traded on a U.S. exchange, foreign exchange or on NASDAQ are valued at the last available bid price. Debt securities are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services approved by the Trust. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measurements based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments.

 

Municipal debt securities are traded via a network of dealers and brokers that connect buyers and sellers. They are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services approved by the Trust. There may be little trading in the secondary market for particular bonds and other debt securities, making them more difficult to value or sell. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche.

 

Investments in shares of open-end mutual funds, including money market funds, are valued at their daily net asset value (“NAV”) which is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on each day on which the NYSE is open for business. NAV per share is determined by dividing each fund’s total net assets by the number of shares of such fund outstanding at the time of calculation. Because the assets of each Allocation Fund consist primarily of shares of other registered investment companies (the “Underlying Funds”), the NAV of each fund is determined based on the NAVs of the Underlying Funds. Total net assets are determined by adding the total current value of portfolio securities, cash, receivables, and other assets and subtracting liabilities. Short-term instruments having maturities of 60 days or less are valued on an amortized cost basis, which approximates fair value.

 

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Over-the-counter securities not listed or traded on NASDAQ are valued at the last sale price on the valuation day. If no sale occurs on the valuation day, an over-the-counter security is valued at the last bid price. Exchange-traded options are valued at the mean of the best bid and ask prices across all option exchanges. Over-the-counter options are valued based upon prices provided by market makers in such securities or dealers in such currencies. Financial futures contracts generally are valued at the settlement price established by the exchange(s) on which the contracts are primarily traded. Spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued based on quotations supplied by dealers in such contracts. Overnight repurchase agreements are valued at cost, and term repurchase agreements (i.e., those whose maturity exceeds seven days), swaps, caps, collars and floors, if any, are valued at the average of the closing bids obtained daily from at least one dealer.

 

Through the end of this reporting period, the value of all assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies was converted into U.S. dollar values using the then-current exchange rate at the close of regular trading on the NYSE.

 

All other securities for which either quotations are not readily available, no other sales have occurred, or in the Investment Adviser’s opinion, do not reflect the current fair market value are appraised at their fair values as determined in good faith by the Investment Adviser's Pricing Committee ( the “Committee”) and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. When fair value pricing of securities is employed, the prices of securities used by the Funds to calculate NAV may differ from market quotations or NOCP. Because the Allocation Funds primarily invest in Underlying Funds, government securities and short-term paper, it is not anticipated that the Investment Adviser will need to “fair value” any of the investments of these Funds. However, an Underlying Fund may need to “fair value” one or more of its investments, which may, in turn, require an Allocation Fund to do the same because of delays in obtaining the Underlying Fund’s NAV.

 

Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act (the “Valuation Rule”) establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith, including related oversight and reporting requirements. The Valuation Rule also defines when market quotations are “readily available,” which is the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. Among other things, the Valuation Rule permits a board of trustees of a fund to designate a fund's investment adviser as valuation designee to perform a fund's fair value determinations subject to board oversight and certain reporting and other requirements intended to ensure that the board receives the information it needs to oversee a fund’s investment adviser fair value determinations. The Board has designated the Funds' investment adviser as Valuation Designee and the Valuation Designee has delegated valuation decisions to the Committee.

 

A fund’s investments will be valued at fair value if, in the judgment of the Committee, an event impacting the value of an investment occurred between the closing time of a security’s primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time a fund’s share price is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Significant events may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) significant fluctuations in domestic markets, foreign markets or foreign currencies; (2) occurrences not directly tied to the securities markets such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant government actions; and (3) major announcements affecting a single issuer or an entire market or market sector. In responding to a significant event, the Committee would determine the fair value of affected securities considering factors including, but not limited to: fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment; and the forces influencing the market(s) in which the investment is purchased or sold. In addition to the fair value decisions made by the Committee noted above, the Committee also engages an independent fair valuation service to adjust the valuations of foreign equity securities based on specific market-movement parameters established by the Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities are applied automatically upon market close if the parameters established are exceeded. A foreign security is also automatically fair valued if the exchange it is traded on is on holiday.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:

In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820); Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, which provides clarifying guidance that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Trust expects the ASU will not have a material impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

 

Security Transactions and Investment Income: Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Net realized gains or losses on sales are determined by the identified cost method. Net realized gain on investments in the Statements of Operations also includes realized gain distributions received from the underlying exchangelisted funds. Distributions of net realized gains are recorded on the Funds’ ex-distribution date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-dividend date based on when the Funds are informed of the dividend. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Amortization and accretion are recorded on the effective yield method.

 

Expenses: Expenses that are directly related to one fund are charged directly to that fund. Other operating expenses are prorated to the Funds on the basis of relative net assets. Class-specific expenses are borne by that class.

 

Share Classes: Income and realized and unrealized gains/losses are allocated to the respective classes on the basis of relative net assets.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions: The Funds' books and records are maintained in US dollars. Foreign currency-denominated transactions (i.e., fair value of investment securities, assets and liabilities, purchases and sales of investment securities, and income and expenses) are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange. The Funds enter into contracts on the trade date to settle any securities transactions denominated in foreign currencies on behalf of the Funds at the spot rate at settlement.

 

Each fund, except the Tax-Free Virginia and Tax-Free National Funds, reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Realized gains or losses associated with currency transactions are included in the Statements of Operations under the heading “Net realized gain (loss) on investments”. The International Stock Fund had net realized gains of $99 related to foreign currency transactions.

 

The Funds do not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments in securities that is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to change in market prices of securities. Such amounts are categorized as gain or loss on investments for financial reporting purposes.

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Each fund, except the Tax-Free Virginia and Tax-Free National Funds, may purchase and sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts for defensive or hedging purposes. When entering into forward foreign currency exchange contracts, the Funds agree to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed future date. These contracts are valued daily. The Funds’ net assets reflect unrealized gains or losses on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign currency exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date. The Funds realize a gain or a loss at the time the forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled or closed out with an offsetting contract. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statements of Operations. During the year ended October 31, 2023, none of the Funds had forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

 

If a fund enters into a forward foreign currency exchange contract to buy foreign currency for any purpose, a fund will be required to place cash or other liquid assets in a segregated account with a fund’s custodian in an amount equal to the value of a fund’s total assets committed to the consummation of the forward contract. If the value of the securities in the segregated account declines, additional cash or securities will be placed in the segregated account so that the value of the account will equal the amount of a fund’s commitment with respect to the contract.

 

Cash Concentration: At times, the Funds maintain cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. The Funds monitor this credit risk and have not experienced any losses related to this risk.

 

Illiquid Securities: Each fund currently limits investments in illiquid investments, as defined by Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, to 15% of net assets at the time of purchase. An illiquid investment is generally defined as a security that a fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the security. At October 31, 2023, there were no illiquid securities held in the Funds.

 

Delayed Delivery Securities: Each fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. “When-issued” refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement. When a fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, a fund may segregate cash or other liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to a fund’s commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the fair value of the underlying securities, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. As of October 31, 2023, none of the Funds had entered into such transactions.

 

Indemnifications: Under the Funds’ organizational documents, the Funds’ officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum liability exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as future claims that have not yet occurred may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, management expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

3. Fair Value Measurements

 

Each fund has adopted FASB guidance on fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that each fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data “inputs” and minimize the use of unobservable “inputs” and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk (for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs used in the valuation technique). Inputs may be observable or unobservable.

 

Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below:

 

Level 1 - unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

 

Level 2 - other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rate volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risk, benchmark yields, transactions, bids, offers, new issues, spreads, and other relationships observed in the markets among comparable securities, underlying equity of the issuer; and proprietary pricing models such as yield measures calculated using factors such as cash flows, financial or collateral performance, and other reference data, etc.)

 

Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs (including a fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value for the year ended October 31, 2023 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs. The Funds estimated the price that would have prevailed in a liquid market for an international equity security given information available at the time of valuation. As of October 31, 2023, none of the Funds held securities deemed as a Level 3, and there were no transfers between classification levels.

 

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The following is a summary of the inputs used as of October 31, 2023, in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value (please see the Portfolio of Investments for each fund for a listing of all securities within each category):

 

Fund1  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Value at
10/31/23
 
Conservative Allocation                    
Investment Companies  $42,293,444   $   $   $42,293,444 
Short-Term Investments   947,980            947,980 
    43,241,424            43,241,424 
                     
Moderate Allocation                    
Investment Companies  $88,948,239   $   $   $88,948,239 
Short-Term Investments   7,739,763            7,739,763 
    96,688,002            96,688,002 
                     
Aggressive Allocation                    
Investment Companies  $49,353,494   $   $   $49,353,494 
Short-Term Investments   6,806,069            6,806,069 
    56,159,563            56,159,563 
                     
Diversified Income                    
Common Stocks  $4,154,450   $   $   $4,154,450 
Asset Backed Securities       101,547        101,547 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       7,844        7,844 
Mortgage Backed Securities       14,827        14,827 
Investment Companies   135,474,620            135,474,620 
Short-Term Investments   2,892,628            2,892,628 
    142,521,698    124,218        142,645,916 
                     
Tax-Free Virginia                    
Municipal Bonds  $   $16,307,786   $   $16,307,786 
        16,307,786         16,307,786 
Tax-Free National                    
Municipal Bonds  $   $16,805,158   $   $16,805,158 
        16,805,158         16,805,158 
High Quality Bond                    
Corporate Notes and Bonds  $   $19,162,520   $   $19,162,520 
Foreign Corporate Bonds       690,830        690,830 
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations       32,645,984        32,645,984 
Short-Term Investments   2,833,189            2,833,189 
    2,833,189    52,499,334        55,332,523 
                     
Core Bond                    
Asset Backed Securities  $   $11,143,534   $   $11,143,534 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       9,439,369        9,439,369 
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       5,650,348        5,650,348 
Corporate Notes and Bonds       50,809,247        50,809,247 
Foreign Corporate Bonds       5,899,737        5,899,737 
Mortgage Backed Securities       52,617,418        52,617,418 
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations       43,489,278        43,489,278 
Short-Term Investments   2,915,772            2,915,772 
    2,915,772    179,048,931        181,964,703 
Covered Call & Equity Income                    
Assets:                    
Common Stocks  $183,059,517   $   $   $183,059,517 
Exchange Traded Funds   4,145,480            4,145,480 
Short-Term Investments   58,470,447            58,470,447 
    245,675,444            245,675,444 
Liabilities:                    
Options Written  $(2,312,793)  $   $   $(2,312,793)
                     
Dividend Income                    
Common Stocks  $192,369,866   $   $   $192,369,866 
Short-Term Investments   4,834,761            4,834,761 
    197,204,627            197,204,627 
Investors                    
Common Stocks  $319,419,643   $   $   $319,419,643 
Short-Term Investments   13,263,140            13,263,140 
    332,682,783            332,682,783 

 

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               Value at 
Fund1  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   10/31/23 
Sustainable Equity                    
Common Stocks  $7,749,827   $   $   $7,749,827 
Exchange Traded Funds   109,150            109,150 
Short-Term Investments   175,393            175,393 
    8,034,370            8,034,370 
                     
Mid Cap                    
Common Stocks   770,163,910            770,163,910 
Short-Term Investments   50,292,644            50,292,644 
    820,456,554            820,456,554 
Small Cap                    
Common Stocks   152,572,976            152,572,976 
Short-Term Investments   8,207,963            8,207,963 
    160,780,939              160,780,939 
International Stock                
Common Stocks                    
Australia     188,808      188,808 
Brazil   142,844            142,844 
Canada   734,116            734,116 
China   338,662    502,994        841,656 
Denmark       120,390        120,390 
France   132,398    841,194        973,592 
Germany   261,300    1,117,993        1,379,293 
Hong Kong       180,663        180,663 
India   564,634    354,080        918,714 
Ireland       233,737        233,737 
Israel   187,695            187,695 
Italy   142,072            142,072 
Japan       1,911,200        1,911,200 
Mexico   631,768            631,768 
Netherlands   482,005            482,005 
Norway       138,296        138,296 
Switzerland       737,117        737,117 
Taiwan   161,141            161,141 
United Kingdom       1,192,857        1,192,857 
Exchange Traded Funds   157,022            157,022 
Short-Term Investments   272,699            272,699 
    4,208,356    7,519,329        11,727,685 

1 See respective Portfolio of Investments for underlying holdings in each fund. For additional information on the Underlying funds held in the Allocation Funds, including shareholder prospectuses and financial reports, please visit each Underlying fund’s website or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

4. Derivatives:

 

The FASB issued guidance intended to enhance financial statement disclosure for derivative instruments and enable investors to understand: a) how and why a fund uses derivative investments, b) how derivative instruments are accounted for, and c) how derivative instruments affect a fund’s financial position, and results of operations. As of October 31, 2023 the Covered Call & Equity Income Fund has not offset any of the positions and the positions are presented gross on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

The following table presents the types of derivatives in the Fund by location and as presented on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of October 31, 2023.

 

   Statements of Asset & Liability Presentation of Fair Values of Derivative Instruments 
   Asset Derivatives      Liability Derivatives 
      Statements of Assets and       Statements of Assets    
Fund  Underlying Risk  Liabilities Location  Fair Value   and Liabilities Location  Fair Value 
Covered Call & Equity Income  Equity  Options purchased      Options written  $(2,312,793)

 

 

The following table presents the effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2023.

 

         Realized Gain   Change in Unrealized Appreciation 
Fund  Underlying Risk  Statements of Operations  (Loss) on Derivatives   (Depreciation) on Derivatives 
Covered Call & Equity Income  Equity  Option Purchased  $(1,862,039)  $ 
   Equity  Option Written   11,919,338    2,456,570 
Total        $10,057,299   $2,456,570 

 

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The average volume (based on the open positions at each month-end) of derivative activity during the year ended October 31, 2023.

 

   Options Purchased Contracts(1)   Options Written Contracts(1) 
Covered Call & Equity Income   193    (18,509)

 

(1) Number of Contracts

 

There is no impact on the financial statement of the other funds as they did not hold derivative investments during the year ended October 31, 2023.

 

5. ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS

 

Advisory Agreement. For its investment advisory services to the Funds, pursuant to the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement between Madison and the Trust, Madison is entitled to receive a fee, which is computed daily and paid monthly, at an annualized percentage rate of the average daily value of the net assets of each fund as follows as of October 31, 2023:

 

Fund Management Fee   Fund Management Fee
Conservative Allocation 0.20%   Covered Call & Equity Income 0.85%
Moderate Allocation 0.20%   Dividend Income1 0.70%
Aggressive Allocation 0.20%   Investors1 0.70%
Diversified Income1 0.20%   Sustainable Equity1 0.70%
Tax-Free Virginia 0.50%   Mid Cap1 0.75%
Tax-Free National 0.40%   Small Cap1 0.89%
High Quality Bond 0.30%   International Stock1 1.05%
Core Bond1 0.39%  

 

1 The Fund’s management fee will be reduced by 0.05% on assets exceeding $500 million, and by another 0.05% on assets exceeding $1 billion.

 

Following the end of fiscal year covered by this annual report, the Investment Adviser had a change of control which resulted in the assignment of the Investment Advisory Agreement. Because the change of control had been planned in advance, prior to the effective date of the change of control, the Board of Trustees met to review and approve a new investment advisory agreement between the Investment Adviser and the Trust. Please see “Discussion of Contract Renewal Process and Considerations” for more information. 

 

Administrative Services Agreement. In addition to the management fee, the Investment Adviser is entitled to receive an administrative services fee from each fund pursuant to the terms of a separate Administrative Services Agreement. Under this fee agreement, the Investment Adviser provides or arranges for each fund to have all of the necessary operational and support services it needs for a fee. These fees are computed daily and paid monthly, at an annualized percentage rate of the average daily value of the net assets of each fund.

 

During the year October 31, 2023, the Funds and their respective share classes were charged the following fees under the Administrative Services Agreement:

 

Fund  Class A  Class C  Class Y  Class I  Class R6
Conservative Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  N/A  N/A  N/A
Moderate Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  N/A  N/A  N/A
Aggressive Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  N/A  N/A  N/A
Diversified Income  0.20%  0.20%  N/A  N/A  N/A
Tax-Free Virginia  N/A  N/A  0.35%  N/A  N/A
Tax-Free National  N/A  N/A  0.35%  N/A  N/A
High Quality Bond  N/A  N/A  0.19%  0.10%  N/A
Core Bond  0.20%  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  0.02%
Covered Call & Equity Income  0.15%  0.15%  0.15%  0.10%  0.02%
Dividend Income  0.20%  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  0.02%
Investors  0.20%  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  0.02%
Sustainable Equity  N/A  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  N/A
Mid Cap  0.40%  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  0.02%
Small Cap  0.20%  N/A  0.20%  0.10%  0.02%
International Stock  0.30%  N/A  0.30%  N/A  N/A

  

Expenses that are not included under this fee agreement are paid directly by the Funds. See “Other Expenses”.

 

The Investment Adviser may from time to time, contractually or voluntarily, agree to waive a portion of it’s the administrative services fees and/or reimburse each fund’s operating expenses to ensure that each fund’s operating expenses do not exceed the expense limitation listed below. Contractual fee agreements may by modified or terminated at any time or for any reason, but only with fund Board approval. Any fees waived will not be subject to later recoupment by Madison.

 

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Investment Adviser did not waive Administrative Services fees for any of the Funds.

 

Shareholder Service and Distribution Plans (Rule 12b-1). The Trust has adopted, on behalf of certain funds and share classes, distribution and/or service plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. These plans permit the applicable share classes to pay for distribution of their shares and servicing of their shareholders out of fund assets; therefore, the cost of these plans is indirectly borne by all shareholders who own shares of the affected funds and share classes. These plans are described below:

 

Shareholder Service Fees (Class A and C shares). Service plans have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Class A, and C shares of each of the Funds. Under the terms of these plans, each fund pays MFD Distributor, LLC (“MFD”) a service fee equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to each class of shares of that fund. The service fee is used by MFD to offset costs of servicing shareholder accounts or to compensate other qualified broker/dealers who sell shares of the Funds pursuant to agreements with MFD for their costs of servicing shareholder accounts. MFD may retain any portion of the service fee for which there is no broker/dealer of record as partial consideration for its services with respect to shareholder accounts.

 

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Distribution Fees (Class C shares only). A distribution plan has been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under 1940 Act for Class C shares of each of the Funds. Under the terms of the plan, each fund pays its principal distributor, MFD, a fee equal to 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of that fund. MFD may use this fee to cover its distribution-related expenses (including commissions paid to broker/dealers for selling Class C shares) or distribution-related expenses of dealers. This fee increases the cost of investment in the Class C shares of a fund and, over time, may cost more than paying the initial sales charge for Class A shares.

 

The Shareholder Servicing & Distribution Fees are computed daily and paid monthly, at an annualized percentage rate of the average daily value of the net assets of each fund as follows:

 

            Total Shareholder Servicing and
   Shareholder Servicing Fee  Distribution Fee  Distribution Fees (Rule 12b-1)
Fund  Class A  Class C  Class C  Class A  Class C
Conservative Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  0.75%  0.25%  1.00%
Moderate Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  0.75%  0.25%  1.00%
Aggressive Allocation  0.25%  0.25%  0.75%  0.25%  1.00%
Diversified Income  0.25%  0.25%  0.75%  0.25%  1.00%
Tax-Free Virginia  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A
Tax-Free National  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A
High Quality Bond  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A
Core Bond  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A
Covered Call & Equity Income  0.25%  0.25%  0.75%  0.25%  1.00%
Dividend Income  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A
Investors  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A
Sustainable Equity  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A
Mid Cap  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A
Small Cap  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A
International Stock  0.25%  N/A  N/A  0.25%  N/A

 

MFD may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the Funds. For the year October 31, 2023, no fees were waived. MFD does not have the right to recoup waived fees

 

Front-end sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) do not represent expenses of the Funds. Rather, they are deducted from the proceeds of sales of fund shares prior to investment (Class A shares) or from redemption proceeds prior to remittance (Class A and C shares), as applicable. MFD, in turn, uses a portion of these fees to pay financial advisors who sell fund shares, as disclosed in the prospectus. The sales charges and CDSC collected and retained for the year ended October 31, 2023, were as follows: 

 

   Amount Collected   Amount Retained 
Fund  Class A   Class B1   Class C   Class A   Class B1   Class C 
Conservative Allocation  $14,076   $0   $54   $1,970   $0   $54 
Moderate Allocation   43,888    66    57    5,651    66    57 
Aggressive Allocation   34,201    1    71    4,190    1    71 
Diversified Income   43,072    58    205    5,754    58    205 
Core Bond   3,049    0    N/A    380    0    N/A 
Dividend Income   19,475    N/A    N/A    2,301    N/A    N/A 
Covered Call & Equity Income   211,794    N/A    1,449    26,916    N/A    1,449 
Investors   48,861    N/A    N/A    6,834    N/A    N/A 
Mid Cap   75,192    0    N/A    8,601    0    N/A 
Small Cap   3,460    N/A    N/A    406    N/A    N/A 
International Stock   4,992    0    N/A    616    0    N/A 
                               
    502,060    125    1,837    63,619    125    1,837 

 

1 After the close of business on February 6, 2023, outstanding Class B shares of the Madison Funds converted into Class A shares of each respective fund, and Class B shares of the Trust were terminated. Amounts collected and retained for the Class B shares represent the period November 1, 2022 through February 6, 2023.

 

Other Expenses: The Funds are responsible for paying: (i) transaction-related expenses including, but not limited to, brokerage commissions paid in connection with fund transactions, interest or fees in connection with fund indebtedness or taxes paid in connection with portfolio securities held, (ii) Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fees, if any, (iii) acquired fund fees, if any, (iv) any extraordinary or nonrecurring expenses (such as overdraft fees or expenses relating to any temporary line of credit the Funds maintain for emergency or extraordinary purposes), and (v) Independent Trustee compensation, including Lead Independent Trustee compensation.

 

Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and trustees of the Funds are also officers of the Investment Adviser. The Funds do not compensate their officers or affiliated trustees. Independent Trustees are compensated from the Funds.

 

6. DIVIDENDS FROM NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL GAINS

With respect to dividends from net investment income, Tax-Free Virginia, Tax-Free National, Core Bond and Diversified Income Funds declare and reinvest dividends, if any, monthly. The Conservative Allocation, High Quality Bond, Dividend Income and Covered Call & Equity Income Funds declare and reinvest dividends, if any, quarterly. The Moderate Allocation, Aggressive Allocation, Investors, Sustainable Equity, Mid Cap, Small Cap and International Stock Funds declare and reinvest dividends, if any, annually. The Funds distribute net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, to shareholders annually.

 

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Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Taxable distributions from income and realized capital gains in the Funds differ from book amounts earned during the period due to differences in the timing of capital gains recognition, and due to the reclassification of certain gains or losses from capital to income. Dividends from net investment income are determined on a class level. Capital gains are determined on a fund level.

 

7. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year ended October 31, 2023, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investment, were as follows:

 

   U.S. Government Securities   Other Investment Securities 
Fund  Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales 
Conservative Allocation  $   $    24,962,160   $30,290,292 
Moderate Allocation           62,605,340    68,206,885 
Aggressive Allocation           35,232,796    35,474,176 
Diversified Income   12,022,747    38,623,410    169,515,608    154,643,549 
Tax-Free Virginia           2,615,615    2,912,640 
Tax-Free National           2,730,606    2,867,622 
High Quality Bond   24,633,118    39,770,005    7,690,880    16,986,015 
Core Bond   51,141,562    33,261,002    33,880,518    21,935,812 
Covered Call & Equity Income           247,783,872    150,830,680 
Dividend Income           65,487,599    154,467,125 
Investors           69,965,641    77,413,896 
Sustainable Equity           2,850,128    3,537,411 
Mid Cap           129,868,626    74,824,821 
Small Cap           66,738,751    82,763,257 
International Stock           2,857,569    3,774,627 

 

8. COVERED CALL AND PUT OPTIONS

 

An option on a security is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to buy from (in the case of a call) or sell to (in the case of a put) the writer of the option the security underlying the option at a specified exercise or “strike” price. The writer of an option on a security has an obligation upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price (in the case of a call) or pay the exercise price upon delivery of the underlying security (in the case of a put).

 

The Covered Call & Equity Income Fund pursues its primary objective by employing an option strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on common stocks. The number of call options the fund can write (sell) is limited by the amount of equity securities the fund holds in its portfolio. The fund will not write (sell) “naked” or uncovered call options. The fund seeks to produce a high level of current income and gains generated from option writing premiums and, to a lesser extent, from dividends. Covered call writing also helps to reduce volatility (and risk profile) of the fund by providing protection from declining stock prices.

 

When an option is written, the premium received is recorded as an asset with an equal liability and is subsequently marked to market to reflect the current fair value of the option written. These liabilities are reflected as options written in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Premiums received from writing options which expire unexercised are recorded on the expiration date as a realized gain. The difference between the premium received and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for the closing purchase transactions, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether there has been a realized gain or loss. See Note 4 for information on derivatives.

 

9. FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS

 

The Core Bond Fund and Covered Call & Equity Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts and purchase and write options on futures contracts on a limited basis. The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts based on various securities (such as U.S. Government securities), securities indices, foreign currencies and other financial instruments and indices. The Fund will engage in futures or related options transactions on a limited basis only for bona fide hedging purposes or for purposes of seeking to increase total returns to the extent permitted by regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

 

Futures Contracts. The Core Bond Fund and Covered Call & Equity Fund may use futures contracts to manage its exposure to the securities markets or to movements in interest rates and currency values. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the imperfect correlation between the change in fair value of the securities held by the Fund and the prices of futures contracts and the possibility of an illiquid market. Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with its futures broker an amount of cash, US government and agency obligations, or other liquid assets, in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and based on such movements in the price of the contracts, an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value may be posted or collected by the Fund (“variation margin”). Gains or losses are recognized but not considered realized until the contracts expire or close. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed within exchange traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Fund did not enter into any futures contracts.

 

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Options on Futures Contracts. The acquisition of put and call options on futures contracts will give the Core Bond Fund and Covered Call & Equity Fund the right (but not the obligation) for a specified price, to sell or to purchase, respectively, the underlying futures contract at any time during the option period. As the purchaser of an option on a futures contract, the funds obtain the benefit of the futures position if prices move in a favorable direction but limits its risk of loss in the event of an unfavorable price movement to the loss of the premium and transaction costs.

 

The writing of a call option on a futures contract generates a premium which may partially offset a decline in the value of the Funds’ assets. By writing a call option, the Funds become obligated, in exchange for the premium, to sell a futures contract which may have a value higher than the exercise price. Conversely, the writing of a put option on a futures contract generates a premium, which may partially offset an increase in the price of securities that the Fund intend to purchase. However, the Funds become obligated to purchase a futures contract, which may have a value lower than the exercise price. Thus, the loss incurred by the Funds in writing options on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the amount of the premium received.

 

During the year ended October 31, 2023, the Funds did not enter into any options on futures contracts.

 

10. FOREIGN SECURITIES

 

Each fund, other than the Tax-Free Virginia and Tax-Free National Funds, may invest in foreign securities. Foreign securities are defined as securities that are: (i) issued by companies organized outside the US or whose principal operations are outside the US or issued by foreign governments or their agencies or instrumentalities (“foreign issuers”); (ii) principally traded outside of the US; and (iii) quoted or denominated in a foreign currency (“non-dollar securities”). Foreign securities include ADRs, European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), GDRs, Swedish Depositary Receipts (“SDRs”) and foreign money market securities.

 

Certain of the Funds have reclaims receivable balances, in which the Funds are due a reclaim on the taxes that have been paid to some foreign jurisdictions. The values of all reclaims are not significant for any of the Funds and are reflected in Other Assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These receivables are reviewed to ensure the current receivable balance is reflective of the amount deemed to be collectible.

 

11. SECURITIES LENDING

 

The Board of Trustees has authorized the Funds to engage in securities lending with State Street Bank and Trust Company as securities lending agent pursuant to a Securities Lending Authorization Agreement (the “Agreement”) and subject to certain securities lending policies and procedures. Under the terms of the Agreement, and subject to the policies and procedures, the authorized funds may lend portfolio securities to qualified borrowers in order to generate additional income, while managing risk associated with the securities lending program. The Agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times by cash or U.S.government securities, initially equal to at least 102% of the value of domestic securities and 105% of non-domestic securities. The loaned securities and collateral are marked to market daily to maintain collateral at 102% of the total loaned portfolio for each broker/borrower. Amounts earned as interest on investments of cash collateral, net of rebates and fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Operations. The primary risk associated with securities lending is loss associated with investment of cash and non-cash collateral. A secondary risk is if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons. The Funds could experience delays and costs in recovering securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral. Under the Agreement, the securities lending agent has provided a limited indemnification in the event of a borrower default. The Funds do not have a master netting agreement.

 

As of October 31, 2023, the aggregate fair value of securities on loan for the Madison fund family was $58,624,793. Cash collateral received for such loans is reinvested into the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio. Non-cash collateral is invested in U.S.treasuries or government securities. See below for fair value on loan and collateral breakout for each fund and each respective fund’s portfolio of investments for individual securities identified on loan.

 

Fund  Market Value   Cash Collateral*   Non-Cash Collateral* 
Moderate Allocation  $5,431,155   $5,522,899   $ 
Aggressive Allocation   4,847,435    4,930,101     
Diversified Income   2,308,207    2,364,950     
High Quality Bond   2,162,301    2,209,000     
Core Bond   1,081,353    1,103,783     
Investors   6,635,120        6,788,665 
Mid Cap   34,397,280    3,776,108    31,409,810 
Small Cap   1,633,088    1,573,703     
International Stock   128,854    108    131,814 

 

*Collateral Represents minimum 102% of the value of domestic securities and 105% of non-domestic securities on loan, based upon the prior days market value for securities loaned.

  

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The following table provides increased transparency about the types of collateral pledged for securities lending transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowing. Non-cash collateral is not reflected in the table because the Funds cannot repledge or resell this collateral.

 

    Remaining Contractual Maturity of the  
    Agreements As of October 31, 2023  
    Overnight and           Between              
    Continuous     <30 days     30 & 90 days     >90 days     Total  
Securities Lending Transactions1                                        
Moderate Allocation                                        
Government Money Market   $ 5,522,899     $     $     $     $ 5,522,899  
Total Borrowings   $ 5,522,899     $     $     $     $ 5,522,899  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 5,522,899  
Aggressive Allocation                                        
Government Money Market   $ 4,930,101     $     $     $     $ 4,930,101  
Total Borrowings   $ 4,930,101     $     $     $     $ 4,930,101  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 4,930,101  
Diversified Income                                        
Government Money Market   $ 2,364,950     $     $     $     $ 2,364,950  
Total Borrowings   $ 2,364,950     $     $     $     $ 2,364,950  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 2,364,950  
High Quality Bond                                        
Government Money Market   $ 2,209,000     $     $     $     $ 2,209,000  
Total Borrowings   $ 2,209,000     $     $     $     $ 2,209,000  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 2,209,000  
Core Bond                                        
Government Money Market   $ 1,103,783     $     $     $     $ 1,103,783  
Total Borrowings   $ 1,103,783     $     $     $     $ 1,103,783  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 1,103,783  
Mid Cap                                        
Government Money Market   $ 3,776,108     $     $     $     $ 3,776,108  
Total Borrowings   $ 3,776,108     $     $     $     $ 3,776,108  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 3,776,108  
Small Cap                                        
Government Money Market   $ 1,573,703     $     $     $     $ 1,573,703  
Total Borrowings   $ 1,573,703     $     $     $     $ 1,573,703  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 1,573,703  
International Stock                                        
Government Money Market   $ 108     $     $     $     $ 108  
Total Borrowings   $ 108     $     $     $     $ 108  
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions                                   $ 108  

 

(1) Amounts represent the payable for cash collateral received on securities on loan. This will generally be in the “Overnight and Continuous” column as the securities are typically callable on demand. The payable will be allocated into categories of securities based on the market value of the securities on loan.

 

12. FEDERAL AND FOREIGN INCOME TAX INFORMATION

 

It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all its taxable income to its shareholders and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes are recorded in the accompanying statements.

 

The Funds have not recorded any liabilities for material unrecognized tax benefits as of October 31, 2023. It is each fund’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income taxes, as appropriate. Tax years that remain open to examination by major tax jurisdictions include tax years ended October 31, 2020 through October 31, 2023.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

 

   Tax Exempt Income   Ordinary Income   Long- Term Capital Gain 
Fund  2023   2022   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Conservative Allocation  $   $   $935,521   $1,935,908   $   $2,172,675 
Moderate Allocation           1,339,254    5,983,947        4,373,649 
Aggressive Allocation           630,069    3,544,594        2,595,089 
Diversified Income           3,054,490    4,789,374    9,535,841    16,074,942 
Tax-Free Virginia   325,626    320,631                65,428 
Tax-Free National   359,602    331,863        14,769    124,906    165,179 
High Quality Bond           1,379,348    1,007,136        589,691 
Core Bond           5,748,997    3,579,748        1,031,083 
Covered Call & Equity Income           13,288,982    6,894,536         
Dividend Income           5,914,058    8,845,416    20,310,587    26,172,810 
Investors           837,113    1,535,866    18,181,319    29,455,574 
Sustainable Equity           53,311             
Mid Cap               890,613    13,295,402    32,271,670 
Small Cap               12,170,756    9,250,241    49,376,230 
International Stock           36,488    895,246        3,711,055 
                               

 

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As of October 31, 2023, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Fund  Tax Exempt Income   Ordinary Income   Long-Term Capital Gain 
Conservative Allocation  $   $109,555   $ 
Moderate Allocation       1,305,922     
Aggressive Allocation       594,723     
Diversified Income           16,630,770 
Tax-Free Virginia   2,529         
Tax-Free National   4,948         
High Quality Bond       126,345     
Core Bond       326,637     
Covered Call & Equity Income       7,786,723     
Dividend Income       256,639    7,215,772 
Investors       2,594,445    25,450,814 
Sustainable Equity       64,766     
Mid Cap       1,914,682    9,366,219 
Small Cap           522,295 
International Stock       40,656     

 

For federal income tax purposes, the Funds listed below have capital loss carryovers as of October 31, 2023, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any, realized through the fiscal year listed:

 

   No Expiration Date 
Fund  Short-Term   Long-Term 
Conservative Allocation  $(2,680,113)  $(235,248)
Moderate Allocation   (1,864,459)    
Aggressive Allocation   (737,367)    
Tax-Free Virginia   (62,710)   (57,610)
Tax-Free National       (23,159)
High Quality Bond   (318,129)   (4,073,359)
Core Bond   (800,665)   (8,499,121)
Dividend Income   (604,799)    
Sustainable Equity   (295,865)   (470,121)
International Stock   (23,167)   (1,055,243)

 

The loss carryovers for Core Bond Fund and Dividend Income Fund include losses pertaining to prior-year mergers. The utilization of these inherited losses are subject to an annual limitation.

 

For the year-ended October 31, 2023, capital losses utilized for each fund were as follows:

 

Fund  Amount Utilized 
Aggressive Allocation  $205,798 
Core Bond   47,516 
Dividend Income   486,573 
International Stock   12,053 

 

Amount deferred is as follows:

 

Fund  Amount Deferred 
Small Cap  $532,166 

 

At October 31, 2023, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for all securities, as computed on a federal income tax basis for each fund were as follows:

 

Fund  Appreciation   Depreciation   Net 
Conservative Allocation  $363,822$   (4,662,549)  $(4,298,727)
Moderate Allocation   2,698,702    (6,580,703)   (3,882,001)
Aggressive Allocation   2,183,115    (2,557,549)   (374,434)
Diversified Income   1,199,676    (5,939,278)   (4,739,602)
Tax-Free Virginia       (1,421,013)   (1,421,013)
Tax-Free National   10,626    (1,158,691)   (1,148,065)
High quality bond   952    (4,524,800)   (4,523,848)
Core Bond    21,902    (26,929,885)   (26,907,983)
Covered Call & Equity Income   3,118,204    (30,364,657)   (27,246,453)
Dividend Income   33,783,446    (12,106,430)   21,677,016 
Investors   120,440,378    (5,843,860)   114,596,518 
Sustainable Equity   674,122    (668,799)   5,323 
Mid Cap   326,038,756    (15,856,957)   310,181,799 
Small Cap   29,274,450    (16,581,806)   12,692,644 
International Stock   1,068,587    (3,003,354)   (1,934,767)

 

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The differences between cost amounts for book purposes and tax purposes are primarily due to the tax deferral of wash sales.

 

Reclassification Adjustments. Paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income, and accumulated net realized gain (loss) have been adjusted in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for permanent book-tax differences for all Funds.

 

Differences primarily relate to the tax treatment of net operating losses, paydown gains and losses, foreign currency gains and losses, return of capital and other distributions from real estate investment trusts and non-REIT, securities adjustments related to Treasury Inflation Protected securities(TIPS), distribution re-designations from investments in other regulated investment companies and unusable capital carry loss carryforwards.

 

To the extent these book and tax differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified at the end of the fiscal year among paid-in capital in excess of par value, accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) and accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translations. Accordingly, at October 31, 2023, reclassifications were recorded as follows

 

       Undistributed   Accumulated Net 
       Net Investment   Realized 
Fund  Paid-in Capital   Income (Loss)   Gain (Loss) 
Conservative Allocation  $   $   $ 
Moderate Allocation            
Aggressive Allocation            
Diversified Income       (12,254)   12,254 
Tax-Free Virginia       (907)   907 
Tax-Free National            
High quality bond            
Core Bond        17,900    (17,900)
Covered Call & Equity Income   (2)   9,857,368    (9,857,366)
Dividend Income       (287,767)   287,767 
Investors            
Sustainable Equity               
Mid Cap   (1)   303,085    (303,084)
Small Cap   (578,287)   401,726    176,561 
International Stock       (2,115)   2,115 

 

13. CERTAIN RISKS

 

Investing in certain financial instruments, including forward foreign currency contracts, involves certain risks. Risks associated with these instruments include potential for an illiquid secondary market for the instruments or inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts, changes in the value of foreign currency relative to the US dollar and financial statements’ volatility resulting from an imperfect correlation between the movements in the prices of the instruments and the prices of the underlying securities and interest rates being hedged.

 

Investing in foreign securities involves certain risks not necessarily found in US markets. These include risks associated with adverse changes in economic, political, regulatory and other conditions, changes in currency exchange rates, exchange control regulations, expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments or capital gains, and possible difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities. Further, issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, and often less comprehensive, accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements than domestic issuers.

 

Slowing global economic growth, the possibility of changes to some international trade agreements, tensions or open conflict between nations, such as between Russia and Ukraine, or political or economic dysfunction within some nations that are major producers of oil could affect the economies of many nations, including the United States, in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time.

 

The Funds may be subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that the value of your investment will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the fair value of income-bearing securities. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall; generally the longer a bond’s maturity, the more sensitive it is to risk. Federal Reserve policy changes may expose fixed-income and related markets to heightened volatility and may reduce liquidity for certain fund investments, which could cause the value of a fund’s investments and share price to decline. The Core Bond Fund may invest in derivatives tied to fixed-income markets and may be more substantially exposed to these risks than a fund that does not invest in derivatives.

 

The Tax-Free Funds invest in municipal securities. Municipal securities generally are subject to possible default, bankruptcy or insolvency of the issuer. Principal and interest repayment may be affected by federal, state and local legislation, referendums, judicial decisions and executive acts. The tax-exempt status of municipal securities may be affected by future changes in the tax laws, litigation involving the tax status of the securities and errors and omissions by issuers and their counsel. Madison will not attempt

 

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to make an independent determination of the present or future tax-exempt status of municipal securities acquired for the funds. While most municipal securities have a readily available market, a variety of factors, including the scarcity of issues and the fact that tax-free investments are inappropriate for significant numbers of investors, limit the depth of the market for these securities. Accordingly, it may be more difficult for the funds to sell large blocks of municipal securities advantageously than would be the case with comparable taxable securities.

 

The Core Bond Fund may invest in futures contracts or options on futures contracts. Investing in futures contracts and options on futures entail certain other risks such as: unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates, and may result in a poorer overall performance for the fund than if it had not entered into any futures contracts or options transactions. In the event of an imperfect correlation between a futures position and portfolio position which is intended to be protected, the desired protection may not be obtained and the fund may be exposed to risk of loss. Perfect correlation between the fund’s futures positions and portfolio positions may be difficult to achieve.

 

The Covered Call & Equity Income Fund invests in options on securities. As the writer of a covered call option, the fund forgoes, during the option’s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the fair value of the security covering the call option above the sum of the premium and the strike price of the call but has retained the risk of loss should the price of the underlying security decline. A writer of a put option is exposed to the risk of loss if fair value of the underlying securities declines, but profits only to the extent of the premium received if the underlying security increases in value. The writer of an option has no control over the time when it may be required to fulfill its obligation as writer of the option. Once an option writer has received an exercise notice, it cannot effect a closing purchase transaction in order to terminate its obligation under the option and must deliver the underlying security at the exercise price.

 

The Allocation Funds are fund of funds, meaning that each invests primarily in Underlying Funds, including ETFs. Thus, each fund’s investment performance and its ability to achieve its investment goal are directly related to the performance of the Underlying Funds in which it invests; and the Underlying Fund’s performance, in turn, depends on the particular securities in which that Underlying Fund invests and the expenses of that fund. Accordingly, the Allocation Funds are subject to the risks of the Underlying Funds in direct proportion to the allocation of their respective assets among the Underlying Funds.

 

Additionally, the Allocation Funds are subject to asset allocation risk and manager risk. Manager risk (i.e., fund selection risk) is the risk that the Underlying Fund(s) selected to fulfill a particular asset class underperforms their peers. Asset allocation risk is the risk that the allocation of the fund’s assets among the various asset classes and market segments will cause the fund to underperform other funds with a similar investment objective.

 

The Funds are also subject to cybersecurity risk, which include the risks associated with computer systems, networks and devices to carry out routine business operations. These systems, networks and devices employ a variety of protections that are designed to prevent cyberattacks. Despite the various cyber protections utilized by the Funds the Investment Adviser, and other service providers, their systems, networks, or devices could potentially be breached. The Funds, their shareholders, and the Investment Adviser could be negatively impacted as a result of a cybersecurity breach. The Funds cannot control the cybersecurity plans and systems put in place by service providers or any other third parties whose operations may affect the funds. The funds do monitor this risk closely.

 

In addition to the other risks described above and in the Prospectus, you should understand what we refer to as “unknown market risks”. While investments in securities have been keystones in wealth building and management, at times these investments have produced surprises. Those who enjoyed growth and income of their investments generally were rewarded for the risks they took by investing in the markets. Although the Investment Adviser seeks to appropriately address and manage the risks identified and disclosed to you in connection with the management of the securities in the Funds, you should understand that the very nature of the securities markets includes the possibility that there may be additional risks of which we are not aware. We certainly seek to identify all applicable risks and then appropriately address them, take appropriate action to reasonably manage them and to make you aware of them so you can determine if they exceed your risk tolerance. Nevertheless, the often volatile nature of the securities markets and the global economy in which we work suggests that the risk of the unknown is something to consider in connection with an investment in securities. Unforeseen events could under certain circumstances produce a material loss of the value of some or all of the securities we manage for you in the Funds.

 

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14. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP

 

The Allocation Funds invest in Underlying Funds, certain of which may be deemed to be under common control because of the same or affiliated investment adviser and membership in a common family of investment companies (the “Affiliated Issuers”). A summary of the transactions with each Affiliated Underlying Fund during the year ended October 31, 2023 follows:

 

                            Change in                          
    Beginning                       Unrealized                          
    value as of     Gross     Gross     Realized     Appreciation     Value at                 Distributions  
Fund/Underlying Fund   10/31/2022     Additions     Sales     Gain (Loss)     (depreciation)     10/31/2023     Shares     Dividend Income     Received1  
Conservative Allocation Fund                                                                        
Madison Core Bond Fund Class R6   $ 13,431,820     $     $ (274,357 )   $ (76,190 )   $ (262,909 )   $ 12,818,364     $ 1,536,974     $ 426,132     $  
Madison Dividend Income Fund Class R6     537,249                         (72,110 )     465,139       18,349       12,794       36,809  
Madison Investors Fund Class R6     2,683,256       973,259                   223,962       3,880,477       151,759       17,940       180,318  
Totals   $ 16,652,325     $ 973,259     $ (274,357 )   $ (76,190 )   $ (111,057 )   $ 17,163,980             $ 456,866     $ 217,127  
                                                                         
Moderate Allocation Fund                                                                        
Madison Core Bond Fund Class R6   $ 16,609,945     $ 1,000,000     $     $     $ (468,270 )   $ 17,141,675     $ 2,055,357     $ 560,344     $  
Madison Dividend Income Fund Class R6     1,073,409       500,000                   (165,592 )     1,407,817       55,535       34,382       73,544  
Madison Investors Fund Class R6     9,040,113       2,117,256                   716,642       11,874,011       464,373       60,379       606,878  
Totals   $ 26,723,467     $ 3,617,256     $     $     $ 82,780     $ 30,423,503             $ 655,105     $ 680,422  
                                                                         
Aggressive Allocation Fund                                                                        
Madison Core Bond Fund Class R6   $ 4,456,998     $     $     $     $ (114,549 )   $ 4,342,449     $ 520,677     $ 141,950     $  
Madison Dividend Income Fund Class R6     827,443       309,412                   (124,376 )     1,012,479       39,940       25,163       56,692  
Madison Investors Fund Class R6     6,814,011       954,299                   484,612       8,252,922       322,758       41,109       413,189  
Totals   $ 12,098,452     $ 1,263,711     $     $     $ 245,687     $ 13,607,850             $ 208,222     $ 469,881  
                                                                         
Diversified Income Fund                                                                        
Madison Aggregate Bond ETF   $     $ 22,044,250     $     $     $ (743,300 )   $ 21,300,950     $ 1,100,000     $ 127,380     $  
Madison Covered Call ETF           37,008,825                   (1,302,963 )     35,705,862       1,830,000       12,993        
Madison Dividend Value ETF           29,671,500                   (2,366,850 )     27,304,650       1,500,000       112,800        
Madison Short—Term Strategic Income ETF           27,267,094                   (357,719 )     26,909,375       1,362,500       152,396        
Totals   $     $ 115,991,669     $     $     $ (4,770,832 )   $ 111,220,837             $ 405,569     $  

 

1 Distributions received include distributions from capital gains from the Underlying Funds.

 

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available for issue. No events have taken place that meet the definition of subsequent event that require adjustment to, or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the shareholders and the Board of Trustees of Madison Funds:

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Madison Funds (the “Funds”) comprising Madison Conservative Allocation Fund, Madison Moderate Allocation Fund, Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund, Madison Diversified Income Fund, Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund, Madison Tax-Free National Fund, Madison High Quality Bond Fund, Madison Core Bond Fund, Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund, Madison Dividend Income Fund, Madison Investors Fund, Madison Sustainable Equity Fund, Madison Mid Cap Fund, Madison Small Cap Fund, and Madison International Stock Fund, including the portfolios of investments as of October 31, 2023, the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated in the table below; and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the funds constituting the Madison Funds, as of October 31, 2023, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods listed in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Individual Funds Comprising Madison Funds   Statements of Operations   Statements of Changes in Net Assets   Financial Highlights
Madison Conservative Allocation Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Moderate Allocation Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Aggressive Allocation Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Diversified Income Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Tax-Free Virginia Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Tax-Free National Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison High Quality Bond Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Core Bond Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Covered Call & Equity Income Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Dividend Income Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Investors Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Sustainable Equity Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the year ended October 31, 2023, and for the period January 3, 2022 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 2023.
Madison Mid Cap Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Madison Small Cap Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and for the period from October 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019, and the year ended September 30, 2019.
Madison International Stock Fund   For the year ended October 31, 2023.   For the years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022   For the years ended October 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illiniois

December 26, 2023

 

We have served as the auditor of one or more Madison Funds investment companies since 2009.

 

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Discussion of Contract Renewal Process and Considerations

 

At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or “Trustees”) of the Madison Funds (the “Trust”) held on September 11, 2023, the Board, and by a separate vote, the Independent Trustees of the Trust, considered and approved a new advisory agreement (the “New Advisory Agreement”), subject to shareholder approval, between the Trust and Madison Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) with respect to the individual series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”). The New Advisory Agreement was considered due to the plan by the parent company of the Adviser, Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. (“MIH”), to buy back a controlling interest in MIH from Frank Burgess, the founder, Chairman of the Board and controlling shareholder of MIH (the “Transaction”). The Transaction, which closed on December 1, 2023, resulted in a direct change of control of MIH and an indirect change of control of the Adviser, and constituted an “assignment” of the existing advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser (the “Existing Advisory Agreement”), within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). An investment advisory agreement automatically terminates upon its “assignment” under the applicable provisions of the 1940 Act. Therefore, following approval of the New Advisory Agreement by the Board, the Board sought shareholder approval of the agreement, which, for all Funds except the Covered Call & Equity Income Fund (the “Covered Call Fund”), was obtained at a special shareholders’ meeting held on November 30, 2023. The Covered Call Fund had to adjourn its special shareholders’ meeting to solicit additional proxies, and as of the date this report was mailed to shareholders, the Fund is still in the process of gathering the requisite shareholder vote to approve the New Advisory Agreement. Because shareholder approval of the New Advisory Agreement for the Covered Call Fund was not obtained prior to the effective date of the change of control, that Fund has been operating under an interim advisory agreement since December 1, 2023, in compliance with Rule 15a-4 under the 1940 Act.

 

Prior to the special Board meeting, the Trustees received and considered information from the Adviser designed to provide the Trustees with the information necessary to evaluate the New Advisory Agreement. The information provided to the Board included: (1) data comparing management fees and expense ratios of comparable investment companies; (2) comparative performance information; (3) the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ revenues and costs of providing services to the Funds; and (4) information about the Adviser’s personnel. Before voting to approve the New Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed these materials with management of the Adviser and with counsel to the Independent Trustees, and received advice from such counsel regarding the legal standards for the Trustees’ consideration of the approval of the New Advisory Agreement. This information, together with the information provided to the Board throughout the course of the year – particularly the information provided, presentations made and discussions that transpired during and in preparation for the most recent regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on August 8, 2023, during which the Board reviewed and renewed the Existing Advisory Agreement for each Fund for another year – formed the primary (but not exclusive) basis for the Board’s determinations.

 

In determining whether to approve the New Advisory Agreement, the Trustees considered all factors they believed relevant, including the following with respect to each Fund: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser; (2) the Fund’s historical performance under the management of the same portfolio managers who would continue to manage the Fund following the Transaction, and the performance of other investment accounts managed by the Adviser; (3) comparative fee and expense data for each Fund and other peer investment companies; (4) the costs of the services provided by the Adviser and the profits realized by the Adviser from those services; (5) the extent to which economies of scale may be realized as each Fund grows, and whether the management fee for each Fund reflects such economies of scale for the Fund’s benefit; (6) the impact to the Adviser’s operations, if any, as a result of the Transaction; and (7) other financial benefits to the Adviser resulting from services rendered to the Fund. The Trustees also took into account the changes to the New Advisory Agreement from the Existing Advisory Agreement, concluding that such changes were not material and were proposed primarily to conform to the services currently provided by the Adviser, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Board also considered the Adviser’s recommendation that the proposed Transaction was in the best interest of Fund shareholders because it would permit the Adviser to effect an orderly, well planned succession. In their deliberations, the Trustees weighed to varying degrees the importance of the information provided to them, did not identify any particular information that was all-important or controlling, and considered the information and made their determinations for each Fund separately and independently of the other Funds.

 

Based upon the information provided to the Board of Trustees throughout the course of the year, including a presentation to the Board by representatives of the Adviser and the supporting materials provided at the September 11, 2023 special Board meeting, the Board concluded that the New Advisory Agreement, as it relates to each Fund, is fair and reasonable in light of the services the Adviser performs, the management fees that each Fund pays, and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable business judgment. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis of the Trustees’ determination to approve the New Advisory Agreement are summarized below.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided. The Trustees considered the scope of services that the Adviser would provide under the New Advisory Agreement, noting that such services include but are not limited to investing each Fund’s assets consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and investment policies, determining the portfolio securities to be purchased, sold, or otherwise disposed of and the timing of such transactions, and selecting broker-dealers to execute orders on behalf of each Fund. The Trustees considered the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the portfolio managers to each Fund, who were expected to continue to serve under the New Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s resources and compliance structure, including information regarding its compliance program and compliance record, and the Trustees’ familiarity with the Adviser due to the Adviser’s long history of providing investment management services to the Funds.

 

The Board also discussed the quality of services provided to the Trust by its transfer agent, sub-administrator, and custodian as well as the various administrative services provided by the Adviser pursuant to a separate administrative services agreement (the “Services Agreement”). In addition, the Trustees considered representations from the Adviser that the Transaction was expected to have little impact on the day-to-day operations of the Adviser.

 

Based on their review of the information provided, the Board determined that the Adviser has the quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures essential to performing its duties under the New Advisory Agreement and that the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by the Adviser to the Funds would be satisfactory.

 

Fund Historical Performance and Overall Performance of Adviser. In assessing the quality of the portfolio management delivered by the Adviser, the Trustees reviewed the performance of each Fund on both an absolute basis and in comparison to an appropriate benchmark index and peer group. The Trustees noted the reasons for both outperformance and underperformance compared with benchmarks and peer groups. They recognized that the usefulness of comparative performance data as a frame of reference to measure a Fund’s performance may be limited because the performance peer group, among other things, may not precisely reflect the objectives and strategies of the Fund, may have a different investable universe, or the composition of the peer group may be limited in size or number as well as other factors.

 

As it relates to the Covered Call Fund and the International Stock Fund in particular, they also noted the unique aspects of the securities markets applicable to these Funds so that the performance of such Funds could be reviewed in context. For each of these Funds, the Trustees considered the following additional factors as part of their review:

 

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(A) Covered Call Fund: (i) the use of options, particularly options on single securities, can present timing issues for the Fund in matching options with securities held; (ii) options pricing can be volatile, leading to different performance outcomes among peers; and (iii) the covered call peer group is relatively small with peers employing different investment strategies and investment methodologies, which can lead to wider performance bands; and (B) International Stock Fund: (i) investing and trading foreign securities presents a number of risks, which can impact performance, and create performance dispersion among peers; (ii) market liquidity, individual security valuation, exchange rate, and other exogenous factors relating to global economic, political, and market events create unique considerations when assessing performance of international and foreign funds; and (iii) international and foreign fund peer groups can vary widely based on investment strategies and styles, along with investment in foreign markets (e.g. frontier markets).

 

The Trustees reviewed both long-term and short-term performance and considered the effect on long-term performance that may have been attributable to any previous investment advisers/sub-advisers/portfolio managers to any Fund or to a different investment strategy. They recognized that the performance data reflects a snapshot in time, in this case as of the end of the most recent calendar year or quarter. They considered that a different performance period, however, could generate significantly different results. Further, they noted that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to disproportionately affect long-term performance.

 

The Board also noted that on a quarterly basis, they review detailed information for each Fund, including investment performance results, portfolio composition and investment philosophies, processes, and strategies. In addition, the Board considered the Adviser’s quarterly portfolio commentary and discussion of each Fund’s performance, as well as the overviews provided by the Adviser’s Investment Strategy Oversight Committee. They also considered whether any relative underperformance was appropriate in view of the Adviser’s conservative investment philosophy. The Board noted the type of market environments that favor the Funds’ strategies and discussed the Funds’ performance in such market environments. Representatives of the Adviser discussed with the Board the methodology for arriving at benchmark indices and peer groups used for performance comparisons which, with respect to peer groups, followed the same process as the prior year. The Board also considered that sometimes, the Morningstar categories the Funds fall into do not precisely match a Fund’s investment strategy and philosophy.

 

Based on their review, the Board determined that, given the totality of the above factors and considerations, each Fund’s overall investment performance had been satisfactory.

 

Comparative Fee and Expense Data. In considering each Fund’s fees and expenses, the Board reviewed the expense ratios for a variety of other funds in each Fund’s peer group with similar investment objectives. Like the performance comparisons described above, the expense comparisons followed the same methodology as last year in terms of peer group selection.

 

The Board noted that the Adviser, or its affiliates, provide investment management services to other investment company and/or non-investment company clients and considered the management fees charged by the Adviser to such clients for purposes of determining whether the management fee charged to each Fund under the New Advisory Agreement was disproportionately large under the so-called “Gartenberg” standard traditionally used by investment company boards in connection with advisory contract approval considerations. The Gartenberg opinion and its progeny articulate the standard used to determine whether investment advisers to mutual funds have complied with their statutory fiduciary duty in charging fees for advisory services. The Trustees took those fees into account and considered the differences in services and time required by the various types of clients to which the Adviser provides services, including the Funds. The Board recognized that significant differences may exist between the services provided to one type of client and those provided to others, such as those resulting from a greater frequency of shareholder redemptions in a mutual fund, the higher turnover of mutual fund assets and the additional compliance and regulatory work associated with managing a 1940 Act fund. The Trustees gave such comparisons the weight that they merit in light of the similarities and differences between the services that the various Funds require. They considered that, if the services rendered by the Adviser to one type of client differed significantly from others, then the comparison should be given less weight. In the case of non-investment company clients for which the Adviser acts as an investment adviser, the Board noted that the fee may be lower than the fee charged to one or more Funds. The Trustees noted too the various administrative, operational, compliance, legal and corporate communication services required to be handled by the Adviser which are performed for investment company clients but are not typically performed for non-investment company clients.

 

The Trustees compared each Fund’s total expense ratio and management fee to those of comparable funds with similar investment objectives and strategies. The Board noted the relatively simple expense structure maintained by the Trust, which consists of a management fee and an administrative services fee, plus expenses for Independent Trustee compensation which are not covered by the administrative services fee. The Trustees reviewed total expense ratios paid by other funds with similar investment objectives and asset size, recognizing that such a comparison, while not dispositive, was an important consideration. The Trustees also considered a new expense limitation agreement that would go into effect at the same time as the New Advisory Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser contractually agreed to waive its management fees and/or reimburse expenses of each Fund to the extent necessary to limit each class of each Fund’s total operating expenses as specified in the Funds’ prospectus, for a period of no less than two years from the effective date of the New Advisory Agreement.

 

With regard to the administrative services provided by the Adviser under the Services Agreement, the Board acknowledged that the Adviser is compensated for the administrative services it provides or arranges to provide to each of the Funds and that such compensation does not always cover all costs incurred by the Adviser because the Services Agreement effectively acts as a cap on administrative expenses. Therefore, the Board recognized that some of the administrative, operational, regulatory or compliance fees or costs in excess of the Services Agreement fees are paid by the Adviser from investment management fees earned. In this regard, the Trustees noted that examination of each Fund’s total expense ratio compared to those of other investment companies was more meaningful than a simple comparison of basic “investment management only” fee schedules.

 

In addition, the Trustees recognized that to the extent a Fund invests in other registered investment companies also managed by the Adviser, the Adviser receives investment management fees from both the Fund and the underlying registered investment company. The Board were satisfied in this regard that the Adviser provides separate services to each “fund of funds” portfolio within the Trust and the underlying registered investment company in which each such Fund invests in exchange for the fees received.

 

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While recognizing that it is difficult to compare management fees because the scope of investment management services provided may vary from one investment adviser to another and from one client to another, the Trustees concluded that the Adviser’s management fee with respect to each Fund is reasonable.

 

Costs of Advisory Services and Profitability. The Trustees considered the management fee that each Fund pays to the Adviser under the Existing Advisory Agreement, which would remain the same under the New Advisory Agreement, as well as the Adviser’s profitability from services rendered to each Fund during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2022. In reviewing costs and profits, the Board noted that for some smaller Funds, the salaries of all portfolio management personnel, trading desk personnel, corporate accounting personnel and employees of the Adviser who serve as Trust officers, as well as facility costs (e.g., rent, etc.), could not be supported by fees received from such portfolios alone. However, the Board recognized that the Trust is profitable to the Adviser because such salaries and fixed costs are already paid in whole or in part from revenue generated by management of other client assets managed by the Adviser, including the Trust as a consolidated family of investment companies. The Trustees noted that total assets managed by the Adviser and its affiliates were approximately $22 billion as of May 31, 2022, and approximately $22.1 billion as of May 31, 2023. As a result, although the fees paid by an individual Fund at its present size might not be sufficient to profitably support a stand-alone fund, each Fund is reasonably profitable to the Adviser as part of its larger, diversified organization. In sum, the Trustees recognized that the Trust is important to the Adviser and is managed with the attention given to the Adviser’s other clients.

 

Following their review, the Board concluded that the costs for services provided by, and the level of profitability to, the Adviser was reasonable considering the services provided.

 

Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered whether the Funds would benefit from any economies of scale as each Fund’s assets increase, noting that the management fee schedules for several of the Funds already contain breakpoints. The Trustees noted that at current asset levels, it was not necessary to consider the implementation of fee breakpoints for Funds that do not currently have breakpoints. Based on their review, the Trustees concluded that the current management fee schedules were appropriate.

 

Other Benefits. In considering the direct and indirect benefits that could be realized by the Adviser from its relationship with the Funds, the Trustees considered the extent to which the Adviser utilizes soft dollar arrangements with respect to portfolio transactions and considered that the Adviser does not utilize any affiliated brokers to execute the Funds’ portfolio transactions. While the Trustees noted Rule 12b-1 fees may be paid for shareholder and distribution services performed on behalf of the Funds, the Trustees also observed that the Adviser was incurring its own distribution expenses on behalf of the Funds. The Trustees considered that the Adviser may receive some form of reputational benefit from services rendered to the Funds, but that such benefits are immaterial and cannot otherwise be quantified. The Trustees concluded that the additional benefits the Adviser receives from its relationship with the Funds are reasonable and appropriate.

 

Conclusion. In considering the approval of the New Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors. The Board evaluated all information available to them on a Fund-by-Fund basis, and their determinations were made separately with respect to each Fund. The Trustees reached the following conclusions, among others, regarding the New Advisory Agreement: (i) the Adviser demonstrated that it possesses the capability and resources to perform the duties required of it under the New Advisory Agreement; (ii) the Adviser is qualified to manage the each Fund’s assets in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and strategies; (iii) the overall investment performance of each Fund is satisfactory relative to the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and relevant benchmark indices; (iv) each Fund’s management fee is reasonable in light of the services received by the Fund from the Adviser and other factors considered; and (v) the Adviser’s investment strategies are appropriate for pursuing the investment objectives of each Fund. Based on all of the information presented to and considered by the Board and the foregoing conclusions, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the New Advisory Agreement on the basis that its terms and conditions are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the Funds and their respective shareholders.

 

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Other Information (unaudited)

 

FUND EXPENSES PAID BY SHAREHOLDERS

 

As shareholders of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, and redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. The examples below are 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 examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period ended October 31, 2023. Expenses paid during the period in the tables below are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the year, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half fiscal year period).

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

    Class A  
                      Expenses  
    Beginning     Ending     Annual     Paid  
    Account     Account     Expense     During  
Fund   Value     Value     Ratio     Period  
Conservative Allocation*   $ 1,000     $ 953.20       0.71 %   $ 3.45  
Moderate Allocation*     1,000       963.30       0.70 %     3.46  
Aggressive Allocation*     1,000       972.00       0.70 %     3.48  
Diversified Income     1,000       961.10       1.00 %     4.35  
Core Bond     1,000       942.40       0.85 %     4.16  
Dividend Income     1,000       937.00       1.16 %     5.66  
Covered Call & Equity Income     1,000       980.80       1.26 %     6.29  
Investors     1,000       1,025.60       1.16 %     5.92  
Mid Cap     1,000       1,036.90       1.39 %     7.14  
Small Cap     1,000       957.50       1.35 %     6.66  
International Stock     1,000       892.00       1.61 %     7.68  

 

   Class C 
             Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
Fund  Account
Value
  

Account

Value

  

Expense

Ratio

  

During

Period

 
Conservative Allocation  $1,000   $949.40    1.46%  $7.17 
Moderate Allocation   1,000    960.00    1.45%   7.16 
Aggressive Allocation   1,000    967.90    1.46%   7.24 
Diversified Income   1,000    957.10    1.63%   8.04 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    977.30    2.00%   9.97 

 

   Class Y 
               Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
   Account   Account   Expense   During 
Fund  Value   Value   Ratio   Period 
Tax-Free Virginia  $1,000   $957.90    0.86%  $4.24 
Tax-Free National   1,000    961.30    0.76%   3.76 
High Quality Bond   1,000    980.70    0.50%   2.50 
Core Bond   1,000    943.30    0.60%   2.94 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    981.60    1.01%   5.04 
Dividend Income   1,000    938.60    0.91%   4.45 
Investors   1,000    1,027.10    0.91%   4.65 
Sustainable Equity    1,000    993.10    0.91%   4.57 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,039.40    0.94%   4.83 
Small Cap   1,000    959.30    1.10%   5.43 
International Stock   1,000    893.30    1.36%   6.49 

  

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   Class I 
               Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
   Account   Account   Expense   During 
Fund  Value   Value   Ratio   Period 
High Quality Bond  $1,000   $980.30    0.41%  $2.05 
Core Bond   1,000    943.50    0.50%   2.45 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    982.60    0.96%   4.80 
Dividend Income   1,000    938.60    0.81%   3.96 
Investors   1,000    1,027.60    0.81%   4.14 
Sustainable Equity   1,000    994.20    0.81%   4.07 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,039.30    0.84%   4.32 
Small Cap   1,000    958.20    1.00%   4.94 

 

   Class R6 
               Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
   Account   Account   Expense   During 
Fund  Value   Value   Ratio   Period 
Core Bond  $1,000   $944.90    0.42%  $2.06 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    983.00    0.88%   4.40 
Dividend Income   1,000    939.40    0.73%   3.73 
Investors   1,000    1,027.70    0.76%   3.91 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,040.40    0.73%   3.57 
Small Cap   1,000    959.40    0.92%   4.54 

 

*The annual expense ratio does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. 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 Funds and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example of the Funds you own with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other similar funds.

 

   Class A 
               Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
   Account   Account   Expense   During 
Fund  Value   Value   Ratio   Period 
Conservative Allocation*  $1,000   $1,021.68    0.71%  $3.57 
Moderate Allocation*   1,000    1,021.68    0.70%   3.57 
Aggressive Allocation*   1,000    1,021.68    0.70%   3.57 
Diversified Income   1,000    1,020.77    1.00%   4.48 
Core Bond   1,000    1,020.92    0.85%   4.33 
Dividend Income   1,000    1,019.36    1.16%   5.90 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    1,018.85    1.26%   6.41 
Investors   1,000    1,019.36    1.16%   5.90 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,018.20    1.39%   7.07 
Small Cap   1,000    1,018.40    1.35%   6.87 
International Stock   1,000    1,017.09    1.61%   8.19 

 

   Class C 
               Expenses 
   Beginning   Ending   Annual   Paid 
   Account   Account   Expense   During 
Fund  Value   Value   Ratio   Period 
Conservative Allocation  $1,000   $1,017.85    1.46%  $7.43 
Moderate Allocation   1,000    1,017.90    1.45%   7.38 
Aggressive Allocation   1,000    1,017.85    1.46%   7.43 
Diversified Income   1,000    1,016.99    1.63%   8.29 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    1,015.12    2.00%   10.16 

 

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   Class Y 
               Expenses 

 

 

Fund

 

Beginning

Account Value

  

Ending

Account Value

  

Annual

Expense Ratio

  

Paid

During Period

 
Tax-Free Virginia  $1,000   $1,020.87    0.86%  $4.38 
Tax-Free National   1,000    1,021.37    0.76%   3.87 
High Quality Bond   1,000    1,022.68    0.50%   2.55 
Core Bond   1,000    1,022.18    0.60%   3.06 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    1,020.11    1.01%   5.14 
Dividend Income   1,000    1,020.62    0.91%   4.63 
Investors   1,000    1,020.62    0.91%   4.63 
Sustainable Equity   1,000    1,020.62    0.91%   4.63 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,020.47    0.94%   4.79 
Small Cap   1,000    1,019.66    1.10%   5.60 
International Stock   1,000    1,018.35    1.36%   6.92 

 

   Class I 
               Expenses 
Fund 

Beginning

Account

Value

  

Ending

Account

Value

  

Annual

Expense

Ratio

  

Paid

During

Period

 
High Quality Bond  $1,000   $1,023.14    0.41%  $2.09 
Core Bond   1,000    1,022.68    0.50%   2.55 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    1,020.37    0.96%   4.89 
Dividend Income   1,000    1,021.12    0.81%   4.13 
Investors   1,000    1,021.12    0.81%   4.13 
Sustainable Equity   1,000    1,021.12    0.81%   4.13 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,020.97    0.84%   4.28 
Small Cap   1,000    1,020.16    1.00%   5.09 

 

 

   Class R6 
               Expenses 
Fund 

Beginning

Account

Value

  

Ending

Account

Value

  

Annual

Expense

Ratio

  

Paid

During

Period

 
Core Bond  $1,000   $1,023.09    0.42%  $2.14 
Covered Call & Equity Income   1,000    1,020.77    0.88%   4.48 
Dividend Income   1,000    1,021.53    0.73%   3.72 
Investors   1,000    1,021.37    0.76%   3.87 
Mid Cap   1,000    1,021.53    0.73%   3.72 
Small Cap   1,000    1,020.57    0.92%   4.69 

 

*The annual expense ratio does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.

 

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

 

STATEMENT REGARDING LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 

In accordance with Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”). The Program seeks to promote effective liquidity risk management for each Fund and to protect Fund shareholders from dilution of their interests. The Board of Trustees of the Trust has appointed the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer as the administrator of the Program (the “Program Administrator”). The Program Administrator is required to provide an annual report to the Board regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the Program, including the operation of the highly liquidity investment minimum (“HLIM”), if applicable, and any material changes to the Program during the review period. The Program Administrator uses State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”), a third-party vendor, to provide portfolio investment classification services.

 

On May 24, 2023, the Board reviewed the Program Administrator’s annual written report for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Annual Report”). The 2022 Annual Report provided an assessment of each Fund’s liquidity risk, which is assessed under both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed market conditions. For this purpose, liquidity risk is the risk that a Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The 2022 Annual Report noted that following a review of each Fund’s redemption history and investment strategies, as well as liquidity reports generated by State Street, the Program Administrator determined that each Fund primarily held investments that were classified as “highly liquid” during the review period. As a result, the Program Administrator concluded that each Fund is a “primarily highly liquid fund” (as defined in the Program), which means that each Fund can continue to rely on the exclusion in Rule 22e-4 from the requirements to determine and review a HLIM for each Fund and to adopt policies and procedures for responding to a HLIM shortfall. The 2022 Annual Report also noted that no material changes had been made to the Program during the review period, and that the Program is functioning properly.

 

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form NPORT-EX. Form NPORT-EX is available upon request to shareholders at no cost by calling 1-800-877-6089 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Form NPORT-EX may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. More information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORDS

 

A description of the policies and procedures used by the Funds to vote proxies related to portfolio securities is available to shareholders at no cost on the Funds’ website at www.madisonfunds.com or upon request by calling 1-800-877-6089 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The proxy voting records for the Funds for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLOSURE

 

One of our most important responsibilities as investment company managers is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Some of our comments in the “Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance” are based on current management expectations and are considered “forward-looking statements.” Actual future results, however, may prove to be different from our expectations. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as estimate, may, will, expect, believe, plan and other similar terms. We cannot promise future returns. Our opinions are a reflection of our best judgment at the time this report is compiled, and we disclaim any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

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TAX INFORMATION

 

Foreign Tax Credits: The Funds expect to make an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 853 to pass through foreign taxes paid by the Funds to their shareholders. For the year ended October 31, 2023, the following funds intend to pass through foreign tax credits and have derived gross income from foreign countries amounting to:

 

Fund  Foreign Tax Credit Pass-Through   Foreign Source Income 
International Stock  $19,478   $289,693 

 

Complete information regarding the Funds’ foreign tax credit pass through to shareholders for the year ended October 31, 2023, will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.

 

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction: For the taxable year ended October 31, 2023, the following percentage of income dividends paid by the Fund qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations:

 

Fund  Percentage   Fund  Percentage 
Conservative Allocation   8.71%  Investors   97.06%
Moderate Allocation   19.28%  Sustainable Equity   100.00%
Aggressive Allocation   21.69%        
Diversified Income   86.45%        
Covered Call Equity Income   15.32%        
Dividend Income   100.00%        

 

Qualified Dividend Income: For the taxable year ended October 31, 2023, the Funds hereby designate the maximum amount of dividends allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, as qualified dividend income (“QDI”) eligible for reduced tax rates (the rates range from 5% to 15% depending upon an individual's tax bracket). Complete information regarding each fund’s income distributions paid during the calendar year 2023, including the portion, if any, which qualify as QDI, will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.

 

Fund  Amount   Fund  Amount 
Conservative Allocation  $175,095   Investors  $837,113 
Moderate Allocation   584,616   Sustainable Equity   53,311 
Aggressive Allocation   416,042       
Diversified Income   2,717,858       
Covered Call & Equity Income   2,856,368   International Stock   55,966 
Dividend Income   5,914,058         

 

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Trustees and Officers

 

The address of each Trustee and officer is 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711. The Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about the Trustees and officers, is available at no cost on the Funds' website at www.madisonfunds.com or by calling 1 800 877-6089. The following tables provide biographical information regarding the Trustees and officers of the Trust currently serving as such.

 
Interested Trustees and Officers      
       
Name and Age Position(s) Held, Length of Time Served and Term of Office Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years Portfolios Overseen in Fund Complex by Director/Trustee1 Other Directorships Held by Director/ Trustee
Jill M. Friedow, 592,3 Trustee, 2023 – Present; Vice President, 2023 – Present Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. (“MIH”), Madison Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”), and Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), Chief Technology Officer & Director of Operations, 2019-Present; Vice President & Director of Operations, 2010 - 2019; Vice President & Operations Manager, 2003-2010; Operations Manager, 1999-2003 30 Ultra Series Fund (“USF”) (14), 2023 – Present Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund
    USF (14), Vice President, 2023 – Present; MCN, Vice President, 2023 – Present   (“MCN”), 2023 – Present
Patrick F. Ryan 44 President, 2020 – Present MIH, MIA and Madison, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions and Portfolio Manager, 2018 – Present; Co-Head of Multi- Asset Solutions and Portfolio Manager, 2016 – 2017 USF (14) and MCN, President, 2020 – Present; Madison ETFs Trust (“Madison ETFs”) (4), President, June 2023 – Present N/A N/A
Greg D. Hoppe 54 Vice President, 2020 – Present; Chief Financial Officer 2019 – Present; Treasurer, 2009 – 2019 MIH and MIA, Vice President, 1999 - Present; Madison, Vice President, 2009 – Present USF (14), Vice President, 2020 – Present; Chief Financial Officer, 2019 – Present; Treasurer, 2009 - 2019; MCN, Vice President, March 2020 – Present; Chief Financial Officer, 2019 – Present; Treasurer, 2012 – 2019; Madison ETFs (4), Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Treasurer, June 2023 – Present; Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (“MSP), Treasurer, 2009 – 2018 N/A N/A
Holly S. Baggot 62 Secretary, 1999 – Present; Assistant Treasurer, 1999 – 2007 and 2009 – Present; Treasurer, 2008 Anti-Money Laundering Officer, 2019-2020 and 2022 - Present MIH and MIA, Vice President, 2010 – Present; Madison, Vice President, 2009 – Present; MFD Distributor, LLC (“MFD”) (an affiliated brokerage firm of Madison), Vice President, 2012 – Present USF (14), Secretary, 1999 – Present and Assistant Treasurer, 2009 - Present; MCN, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, 2012 – Present; Madison ETFs (4), Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, June 2023 – Present; USF and MCN, Anti-Money Laundering Officer, 2019 – 2020 and 2022 - Present; MSP, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, 2010 – 2018 N/A N/A
Steve J. Fredricks 53 Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2018 – Present MIH, MIA and Madison, Chief Legal Officer, 2020 – Present; Chief Compliance Officer, 2018 – Present USF (14) and MCN, Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2018 – Present; Madison ETFs (4), Chief Compliance Officer and Assistant Secretary, June 2023 – Present; MSP, Chief Compliance Officer, 2018 Jackson National Asset Management, LLC, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, 2005 - 2018 N/A N/A
Terri A. Wilhelm 54 Assistant Secretary, 2022 – Present MIH, MIA and Madison, Senior Compliance Analyst, September 2022 – Present USF (14) and MCN, Assistant Secretary, 2022 – Present; Madison ETFs (4), Assistant Secretary, June 2023 – Present State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Senior Paralegal, 2017 – 2022 N/A N/A

 

1 As of the date of this report, the fund complex consists of Madison Funds with 15 portfolios, the Ultra Series Fund with 14 portfolios, the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund), and the Madison ETFs Trust with 4 active portfolios, for a grand total of 34 separate portfolios in the fund complex. Not every Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees of every fund in the fund complex, as noted above.

2 “Interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act. Considered an interested Trustee because of the position held with the investment adviser of Madison Funds.

3 There are no term limits or mandatory retirement age for interested trustees.

 

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Trustees and Officers - continued

 

Independent Trustees      
      Portfolios Overseen  
  Position(s) Held, First   in Fund Complex by  
Name and Age Elected and Term of Office1 Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years Director/Trustee2 Other Directorships Held by Director/ Trustee
Scott C. Jones 61 Trustee, 2019 – 2034 Managing Director, Carne Global Financial Services (US) LLC (a provider of independent governance and distribution support for the asset management industry), New York, NY, 2013 – Present Managing Director, Park Agency, Inc., (a family investment office), Chicago, IL, 2020 – Present 16 XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust, 2017 – Present Manager Directed Portfolios (open-end fund family, 9 portfolios), 2016 - Present and Lead Independent Trustee since 2017 Guestlogix Inc. (a provider of ancillary-focused technology to the travel industry), 2015 – 2016 MCN, 2021 – Present
Steven P. Riege 69 Trustee, 2005 – 2028 Ovation Leadership (management consulting) Milwaukee, WI, Owner/ President, 2001 – Present Robert W. Baird & Company (financial services), Milwaukee, WI, Senior Vice President-Marketing and Vice President-Human Resources, 1986 – 2001 34 USF (14), 2005 – Present MCN, 2015 – Present Madison ETFs (4), June 2023 – Present
Richard E. Struthers 71 Trustee, 2004 – 2028 Clearwater Capital Management (investment advisory firm), Naples, FL, Chair and Chief Executive Officer 1998 – Present Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, MN, Chairman, Finance and Investment Committee, 2006 – 2012 34 USF (14), 2004 – Present MCN, 2017 – Present Madison ETFs (4), June 2023 – Present

 

1 An Independent Trustee must retire at the end of the calendar year in which the first of the following two events occurs: (1) they attain the age of seventy-six (76), or (2) they have served on the Board for a total of fifteen

(15) years, subject in the latter case to extension by unanimous vote of the remaining Trustees on an annual basis. The fifteen (15) year term limitation shall commence on the later of April 19, 2013 or the date of the Trustee’s initial election or appointment as a trustee. Board terms end on December 31 of the year noted.

2 As of the date of this report, the fund complex consists of Madison Funds with 15 portfolios, the Ultra Series Fund with 14 portfolios the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund), and the Madison ETFs Trust with 4 active portfolios, for a grand total of 34 separate portfolios in the fund complex. Not every Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees of every fund in the fund complex, as noted above.

 

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a) The Trust has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Trust’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Trust or a third party.

 

(c) During the period covered by the report, registrant did not make any substantive amendments to the Code.  

 

(d) During the period covered by the report, registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from the provisions of the Code. 

 

(f) Any person may obtain a complete copy of the code without charge by calling the Adviser at 800-767-0300 and requesting a copy of "the Madison Funds Sarbanes Oxley Code of Ethics."

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

In August 2023, Richard Struthers, an “independent” Trustee and a member of the Trust’s audit committee, was appointed to serve as the Trust’s audit committee financial expert among the three independent Trustees who so qualify to serve in that capacity. 

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a) Audit Fees. Total audit fees paid (or to be paid) to the registrant's principal accountant for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively were $232,000 ($465,450 including the Ultra Series Fund and the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, all affiliated investment companies “together, the “Affiliated Funds”) and $225,000 ($451,950 including the Affiliated Funds).

 

(b) Audit-Related Fees.   For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche for assurance and related services by such firm that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Trust's annual financial statements other than those referenced in paragraph (a) above, totaled $0 and $0, respectively.

 

(c) Tax-Fees. For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022, the aggregate fees paid (or to be paid) for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning are approximately $49,140 ($104,969 including the Affiliated Funds) and $47,732 ($86,625) including the Affiliated Funds), respectively.

 

In the scope of services comprising the fees disclosed under this Item 4(c) were the following services:

-Review and sign as signature preparer for U.S. Income Tax Return for Regulated Investment Companies, Form 1120-RIC, Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Regulated Investment Companies, Form 8613 and appropriate State tax returns.

 

(d) All Other Fees. None.

 

(e) (1) Before any accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement must be approved by the audit committee as contemplated by paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01of Regulation S-X.

 

(2) The Audit Committee has pre-approved, as required by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X, 100% of the services described in this Item 4(b) through (d), which such services are described above.

 

(f) None.

 

(g) None.

 

(h) None.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

 

Schedule included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 

 

 

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

The Trust does not normally hold shareholder meetings. There have been no changes to the Trust's procedures during the period covered by this report.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) The Trust’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer determined that the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act")) are effective, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures 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 within 90 days of the date of this report. There were no significant changes in the Trust’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. The officers identified no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.

 

(b) There were no changes in the Trust'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 Trust's internal control over financial reporting. 

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a) (1) Code of ethics - See Item 2.

 

  (2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act. – Filed herewith.

 

  (3) Not applicable.

 

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

 

(b)   Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act. - Filed 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.

 

Madison Funds

 

/s/ Steve J. Fredricks  
Steve J. Fredricks, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer  

 

Date: December 29, 2023

 

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.

 

/s/ Patrick F. Ryan  
Patrick F. Ryan, Principal Executive Officer  

 

Date: December 29, 2023

 

/s/ Greg D. Hoppe  
Greg D. Hoppe, Principal Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer  

 

Date: December 29, 2023