N-CSRS 1 d396895dncsrs.htm AMG FUNDS AMG Funds

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-CSRS

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-09521

 

 

AMG FUNDS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

680 Washington Boulevard, Suite 500, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

 

AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Boulevard, Suite 500, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

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

Date of fiscal year end: DECEMBER 31

Date of reporting period: JANUARY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2022

(Semi-Annual Shareholder Report)

 

 

 


Item 1.

Reports to Shareholders


LOGO   SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT

 

    

 

 

                          AMG Funds
 
      

June 30, 2022

 

  
       LOGO
 
       AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund
 
       Class N: MGFIX    |     Class I: MGBIX
 
       AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund
 
       Class N: MFDAX    |    Class I: MFDSX    |    Class Z: MFDYX
 
       AMG GW&K High Income Fund
 
       Class N: MGGBX    |    Class I: GWHIX
 
       AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund
 
       Class N: GWMTX    |    Class I: GWMIX
 
       AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund
 
       Class N: GWMNX    |    Class I: GWMEX    |    Class Z: GWMZX
 
      

 

 

 

     
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    AMG Funds

     Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 

 

                
    

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PAGE  
   

 

 
   

ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

     2  
 
   

FUND PERFORMANCE

     3  
 
   

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

  
 
   

    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

     5  
 
   

     AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

     11  
 
   

    AMG GW&K High Income Fund

     16  
 
   

    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

     21  
 
   

     AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

     27  
 
   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 
   

     Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     31  
   

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

  
 
   

    Statement of Operations

     33  
   

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

  
 
   

     Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     34  
   

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal periods

  
 
   

    Financial Highlights

     36  
   

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

  
 
   

     Notes to Financial Statements

     48  
   

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

  
 
    ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      56  
 
   

FUNDS LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

     60  

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 

 


  

    

    About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

    

 

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

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and

         

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

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

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

         

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

 

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

     
     
         
               

 

 Six Months Ended

 June 30, 2022

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
   Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

 AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   0.68%   $1,000       $885    $3.18

 Class I

   0.48%   $1,000       $886    $2.24

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   0.68%   $1,000    $1,021    $3.41

 Class I

   0.48%   $1,000    $1,022    $2.41
             

 AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   0.73%   $1,000       $884    $3.41

 Class I

   0.57%   $1,000       $886    $2.66

 Class Z

   0.48%   $1,000       $885    $2.24

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  

 Class N

   0.73%   $1,000    $1,021    $3.66

 Class I

   0.57%   $1,000    $1,022    $2.86

 Class Z

   0.48%   $1,000    $1,022    $2.41
             

 AMG GW&K High Income Fund

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   0.84%   $1,000       $896    $3.95

 Class I

   0.64%   $1,000       $897    $3.01

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   0.84%   $1,000    $1,021    $4.21

 Class I

   0.64%   $1,000    $1,022    $3.21
 Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2022
   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
   Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*
 

 AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

 

 Based on Actual Fund Return

  

 Class N

   0.72%   $1,000       $907      $3.41  

 Class I

   0.39%   $1,000       $909      $1.85  

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

 Class N

   0.72%   $1,000    $1,021      $3.61  

 Class I

   0.39%   $1,000    $1,023      $1.96  
             

 AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

 

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 

 Class N

   0.99%   $1,000       $832      $4.50  

 Class I

   0.64%   $1,000       $834      $2.91  

 Class Z

   0.59%   $1,000       $834      $2.68  

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 

 Class N

   0.99%   $1,000    $1,020      $4.96  

 Class I

   0.64%   $1,000    $1,022      $3.21  

 Class Z

   0.59%   $1,000    $1,022      $2.96  

 

 *

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), then divided by 365.

 

 

 

 

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    Fund Performance (unaudited)

     Periods ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the periods indicated for each Fund, as well as each Fund’s relative index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2022.

 

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

 AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

 

  

      Class N

     (11.48%)        (11.55%)        0.86%        2.49%        7.26%        06/01/84  

      Class I

     (11.43%)        (11.41%)        1.04%               1.97%        04/01/13  

      Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate

          Bond Index20

     (10.35%)        (10.29%)        0.88%        1.54%        6.57%         06/01/84  

 AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14

 

  

      Class N

     (11.56%)        (11.93%)        1.01%        1.72%        4.59%        01/02/97  

      Class I

     (11.45%)        (11.73%)        1.19%               1.56%        11/30/12  

      Class Z

     (11.50%)        (11.76%)        1.26%        1.97%        4.95%        01/02/97  

      Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate

          Bond Index20

     (10.35%)        (10.29%)        0.88%        1.54%        4.41%         01/02/97  

 AMG GW&K High Income Fund2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15

 

  

      Class N

     (10.39%)        (9.71%)        2.07%        2.24%        4.47%        03/25/94  

      Class I

     (10.31%)        (9.49%)                      (5.43%)        03/15/21  

      Bloomberg U.S. High Yield

          1-5 Year Ba Index21

     (8.89%)        (7.79%)        2.61%        4.11%        4.04%         03/25/94  

 AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund2, 4, 6, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18

 

  

      Class N

     (9.26%)        (9.35%)        0.57%        1.65%        3.01%        06/30/09  

      Class I

     (9.14%)        (9.08%)        0.89%        2.03%        3.44%        06/30/09  

      Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal

          Bond Index22

     (8.26%)        (7.90%)        1.66%        2.52%        3.78%         06/30/09  

 AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund2, 4, 5, 6, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19

 

  

      Class N

     (16.81%)        (16.66%)        0.96%        2.61%        4.66%        07/27/09  

      Class I

     (16.59%)        (16.30%)        1.35%        3.03%        3.73%        12/30/05  

      Class Z

     (16.57%)        (16.26%)        1.40%               2.01%        02/24/17  

      Bloomberg U.S. Municipal

          Bond BAA Index23

     (11.33%)        (10.52%)        2.58%        3.09%        4.72%         07/27/09  

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

*

Not annualized.

 

1 

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

    distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2022. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2   From time to time, the Fund’s investment manager has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

8   The Fund is subject to currency risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates that may affect the total loss or gain on a non-U.S. Dollar investment when converted back to U.S. Dollars.

 

9   Applying the Fund’s ESG investment criteria may result in the selection or exclusion of securities of certain issuers for reasons other than performance, and the Fund may underperform funds that do not utilize an ESG investment strategy. The application of this strategy may affect the Fund’s exposure to certain companies, sectors, regions, countries or types of investments, which could negatively impact the Fund’s performance depending on whether such investments are in or out of favor. Applying ESG criteria to investment decisions is qualitative and subjective by nature, and there is no guarantee that the criteria utilized by the Subadviser or any judgment exercised

 

 

 

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    Fund Performance

     Periods ended June 30, 2022 (continued)

 

    

 

    by the Subadviser will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor.

 

10  Because exchange-traded funds (ETFs) incur their own costs, investing in them could result in a higher cost to the investor. Additionally, the fund will be indirectly exposed to all the risks of securities held by the ETFs.

 

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

 

12  As of March 19, 2021, the Fund’s subadvisor was changed to GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Prior to March 19, 2021, the Fund was known as the AMG Managers Loomis Sayles Bond Fund and had different principal investment strategies and corresponding risks. Performance shown for periods prior to March 19, 2021 reflects the performance and investment strategies of the Fund’s previous subadvisor, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. The Fund’s past performance would have been different if the Fund were managed by the current subadvisor and strategy, and the Fund’s prior performance record might be less pertinent for investors considering whether to purchase shares of the Fund.

 

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

 

14  The issuer of the bonds may not be able to meet interest or principal payments when the bonds come due.

 

15  As of December 4, 2020, the Fund’s subadvisor was changed to GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Prior to December 4, 2020, the Fund was known as the AMG Managers Global Income Opportunity Fund, and had different principal investment strategies and

 

    corresponding risks. Performance shown for periods prior to December 4, 2020 reflects the performance and investment strategies of the Fund’s previous subadvisor, Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. The Fund’s past performance would have been different if the Fund were managed by the current subadvisor and strategy, and the Fund’s prior performance record might be less pertinent for investors considering whether to purchase shares of the Fund.

 

16  Investment income may be subject to certain state and local taxes, and depending on your tax status, the federal alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from federal income tax.

 

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

 

18  The use of leverage in a Fund’s strategy, such as futures and forward commitment transactions, can magnify relatively small market movements into relatively larger losses for the Fund.

 

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

 

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

 

21  The Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba 1-5 Year Index, a subset of the Bloomberg High Yield Index, is an unmanaged index comprised of fixed rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) where the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch is BB and

 

    maturities range from 1 to 5 years. Unlike the Fund, the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield Ba 1-5 Year Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

22  The Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal Bond Index is the 10 Year (8-12) component of the Municipal Bond Index. It is a rules based, market-value-weighted index engineered for the tax-exempt bond market. The Index tracks general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, insured bonds, and prerefunded bonds rated Baa3/BBB- or higher by at least two of the ratings agencies: Moody’s, S&P, Fitch. Unlike the Fund, the Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal Bond Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

23  The Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond BAA Index is a subset of the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index with an index rating of Baa1, Baa2, or Baa3. The Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index is a rules-based, market-value-weighted index engineered for the long-term, tax-exempt bond market. Unlike the Fund, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond BAA Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

“Bloomberg®” and any Bloomberg index described herein are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited (“BISL”), the administrator of the index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by AMG Funds LLC. Bloomberg is not affiliated with AMG Funds LLC, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the fund described herein. Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to such fund.

 

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

 

 

 

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

      June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Category

 

% of
Net Assets

 

 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

46.9
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

42.4
 

Municipal Bonds

4.8
 

Foreign Government Obligations

0.8
 

Asset-Backed Securities

0.3
 

Short-Term Investments

7.0
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

(2.2)

 

    Rating

 

  

% of Market Value1

 

 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

       49.2
 

Aaa/AAA

       1.4
 

Aa/AA

       6.2
 

A

       6.5
 

Baa/BBB

       21.8
 

Ba/BB

       14.0
 

B

      

 

0.9

 

 

 

1 

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

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250%, 05/15/41

     3.5
 

FHLMC, 3.000%, 04/01/51

     2.9
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 02/15/51

     2.2
 

U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.625%, 02/15/29

     2.2
 

FNMA, 3.500%, 02/01/35

     2.2
 

FNMA, 3.500%, 08/01/49

     2.1
 

U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.125%, 03/31/23

     2.1
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.000%, 05/15/37

     2.0
 

FNMA, 2.000%, 04/01/51

     2.0
 

FNMA, 3.500%, 02/01/47

     2.0
 
    

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

   23.2
    

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

     Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 42.4%

 

  

Financials - 10.4%

     

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland) 1.650%, 10/29/24

     $5,450,000        $5,032,158  

Aircastle, Ltd. (Bermuda)
5.250%, 08/11/251

     2,282,000        2,203,251  

Ally Financial, Inc.
8.000%, 11/01/31

     2,000,000        2,223,329  

American Express Co.

     

(3.550% to 09/15/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.854%), 3.550%, 09/15/262,3,4

     1,195,000        972,264  

American Tower Corp.
4.400%, 02/15/26

     1,900,000        1,888,324  

Bank of America Corp.

     

MTN, (4.330% to 03/15/49 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.520%), 4.330%, 03/15/502,4

     2,775,000        2,492,105  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     

Series G, (4.700% to 09/20/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 4.358%), 4.700%, 09/20/252,3,4

     4,300,000        4,201,100  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     

Series I, (4.000% to 06/01/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.168%), 4.000%, 06/01/262,3,4

     4,400,000        3,729,704  

Crown Castle International Corp.
4.000%, 03/01/27

     2,300,000        2,234,358  

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
6.125%, 03/09/285

     2,825,000        2,943,553  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
6.750%, 10/01/37

     1,850,000        2,048,731  

Morgan Stanley
3.950%, 04/23/27

     2,200,000        2,130,339  

(4.431% to 01/23/29 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.628%), 4.431%, 01/23/302,4

     2,948,000        2,864,347  

OneMain Finance Corp.
8.250%, 10/01/23

     3,050,000        3,048,195  

Owl Rock Capital Corp.
4.250%, 01/15/26

     2,300,000        2,115,659  

SBA Communications Corp.
3.875%, 02/15/27

     3,700,000        3,377,323  

SLM Corp.
3.125%, 11/02/26

     3,365,000        2,717,103  

4.200%, 10/29/25

     838,000        759,192  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
4.750%, 03/15/25

     1,700,000        1,570,201  

Truist Financial Corp.

     

Series P, (4.950% to 09/01/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 4.605%), 4.950%, 09/01/252,3,4

     3,400,000        3,309,687  
     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.
3.500%, 02/15/251

     $1,900,000        $1,777,303  

Wells Fargo & Co., MTN

     

(2.879% to 10/30/29 then SOFR + 1.432%), 2.879%, 10/30/302,4

     3,435,000        3,020,655  

Weyerhaeuser Co.
6.875%, 12/15/33

     2,600,000        2,916,695  

Total Financials

        59,575,576  

Industrials - 30.2%

     

Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.
4.272%, 08/15/48

     1,700,000        1,629,090  

AECOM
5.125%, 03/15/27

     1,650,000        1,559,250  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
2.700%, 05/15/40

     2,450,000        1,959,344  

Alcoa Nederland Holding, B.V. (Netherlands)
4.125%, 03/31/291

     5,750,000        5,141,305  

Anglo American Capital PLC
(United Kingdom)
2.875%, 03/17/311

     3,554,000        2,957,175  

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.375%, 04/15/38

     2,200,000        2,017,701  

Aramark Services, Inc.
5.000%, 02/01/281,5

     3,220,000        2,917,996  

ArcelorMittal, S.A. (Luxembourg)
4.250%, 07/16/295

     3,300,000        3,132,839  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC

     

3.250%, 09/01/281,5

     3,500,000        2,987,490  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
1.500%, 08/12/261

     3,536,000        3,087,718  

AT&T, Inc.
4.300%, 02/15/30

     2,200,000        2,146,982  

Ball Corp.
2.875%, 08/15/30

     3,875,000        3,119,012  

Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance, Ltd.
3.875%, 01/15/27

     3,019,000        2,904,869  

Centene Corp.
3.375%, 02/15/30

     3,650,000        3,095,382  

CF Industries, Inc.
5.375%, 03/15/44

     2,650,000        2,470,116  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/40

     1,650,000        1,799,506  

Clearwater Paper Corp.
4.750%, 08/15/281

     1,950,000        1,681,552  

The Coca-Cola Co.
2.500%, 06/01/40

     2,400,000        1,877,703  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
3.500%, 05/01/261

     3,365,000        3,095,800  

CommonSpirit Health
3.347%, 10/01/29

     1,950,000        1,799,917  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Industrials - 30.2% (continued)

     

Crown Americas LLC/Crown
Americas Capital Corp. V
4.250%, 09/30/26

     $3,350,000        $3,090,375  

CVS Health Corp.
5.125%, 07/20/45

     1,850,000        1,781,961  

Dell International LLC/EMC Corp.
8.100%, 07/15/36

     972,000        1,134,600  

Dell, Inc.
7.100%, 04/15/28

     2,950,000        3,208,197  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
7.375%, 01/15/265

     3,100,000        3,095,195  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.950%, 03/20/28

     2,047,000        1,910,784  

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty, Ltd. (Australia)
4.500%, 09/15/271

     3,000,000        2,677,500  

The Ford Foundation
Series 2020, 2.415%, 06/01/50

     2,725,000        1,942,964  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
4.625%, 08/01/305

     3,261,000        3,025,491  

Graphic Packaging International LLC
3.500%, 03/01/291

     2,850,000        2,393,134  

Hanesbrands, Inc.
4.875%, 05/15/261,5

     3,250,000        3,010,345  

Hasbro, Inc.
3.900%, 11/19/295

     3,425,000        3,145,062  

HB Fuller Co.
4.250%, 10/15/28

     3,400,000        2,852,804  

HCA, Inc.
3.500%, 09/01/30

     3,050,000        2,594,665  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.
4.875%, 01/15/30

     3,600,000        3,253,500  

The Home Depot, Inc.
5.875%, 12/16/36

     1,600,000        1,839,650  

KB Home
4.800%, 11/15/29

     1,222,000        1,019,120  

6.875%, 06/15/275

     1,751,000        1,689,855  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.375%, 06/01/46

     5,075,000        4,229,532  

Lamar Media Corp.
4.875%, 01/15/295

     3,250,000        2,925,377  

Merck & Co., Inc.
1.900%, 12/10/28

     7,310,000        6,496,292  

Methanex Corp. (Canada)
5.125%, 10/15/27

     1,800,000        1,588,500  

Microsoft Corp.
2.525%, 06/01/50

     2,450,000        1,804,489  

MSCI, Inc.
3.250%, 08/15/331

     2,015,000        1,606,136  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
4.750%, 09/15/29

     3,250,000        2,925,195  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.450%, 04/01/266

     $3,400,000        $3,238,542  

Novelis Corp.
3.250%, 11/15/261

     3,175,000        2,683,747  

Owens Corning
7.000%, 12/01/36

     1,800,000        2,011,246  

Parker-Hannifin Corp.
3.250%, 06/14/29

     1,900,000        1,738,849  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.
5.750%, 04/15/261

     3,250,000        3,030,625  

PulteGroup, Inc.
6.000%, 02/15/35

     2,050,000        2,009,748  

SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea)
2.375%, 01/19/311

     3,000,000        2,362,774  

Sonoco Products Co.
2.850%, 02/01/32

     3,682,000        3,074,052  

Sysco Corp.
2.400%, 02/15/30

     4,475,000        3,816,300  

Teleflex, Inc.
4.250%, 06/01/281

     3,350,000        3,026,842  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.
4.875%, 01/01/261

     3,350,000        3,082,000  

Travel + Leisure Co.
5.650%, 04/01/246

     2,700,000        2,652,750  

Twilio, Inc.
3.625%, 03/15/29

     600,000        504,420  

3.875%, 03/15/315

     2,694,000        2,216,542  

United Parcel Service, Inc.
6.200%, 01/15/38

     1,500,000        1,749,732  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
3.875%, 02/15/31

     3,650,000        3,079,094  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.875%, 02/08/29

     3,460,000        3,347,506  

VF Corp.
2.950%, 04/23/305

     2,100,000        1,840,636  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
4.800%, 11/18/44

     2,520,000        2,204,044  

Walmart, Inc.
4.050%, 06/29/48

     1,850,000        1,808,190  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.
7.125%, 06/15/251

     1,600,000        1,596,528  

Western Digital Corp.
4.750%, 02/15/26

     1,916,000        1,828,075  

Yum! Brands, Inc.
3.625%, 03/15/31

     3,550,000        2,982,000  

Total Industrials

        172,505,712  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Utilities - 1.8%

     

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     

Series B, (4.650% to 12/15/24 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.993%), 4.650%, 12/15/242,3,4

     $3,950,000        $3,510,122  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
1.350%, 03/15/31

     4,750,000        3,701,904  

Northern States Power Co.
2.900%, 03/01/50

     3,800,000        2,856,316  

Total Utilities

        10,068,342  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes
(Cost $277,956,574)

        242,149,630  

Asset-Backed Securities - 0.3%

     

FAN Engine Securitization, Ltd. (Ireland)

     

Series 2013-1A, Class 1A
4.625%, 10/15/43
(Cost $4,321,280)1,7

     4,360,594        1,813,135  

Municipal Bonds - 4.8%

     

California Health Facilities Financing Authority
4.190%, 06/01/37

     3,500,000        3,329,417  

California State General Obligation, School Improvements
7.550%, 04/01/39

     2,300,000        3,119,923  

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Series A
4.507%, 11/01/51

     1,000,000        971,963  

JobsOhio Beverage System,
Series A 2.833%, 01/01/38

     3,700,000        3,086,100  

Los Angeles Unified School District, School Improvements
5.750%, 07/01/34

     3,225,000        3,582,761  

Massachusetts School Building Authority
Series B, 1.753%, 08/15/30

     4,500,000        3,875,159  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Pension Funding, Series A (National Insured)
7.425%, 02/15/29

     3,550,000        3,988,315  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
6.040%, 12/01/29

     2,000,000        2,245,492  

University of California
1.697%, 05/15/29

     3,650,000        3,162,273  

Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $31,318,397)

        27,361,403  
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 46.9%

 

  

Fannie Mae - 16.9%

     

FNMA

     

2.000%, 04/01/51

     12,891,329        11,205,653  

2.500%, 11/01/50

     5,342,884        4,819,060  

3.500%, 02/01/35 to 02/01/51

     43,396,674        42,709,804  

4.000%, 07/01/44 to 01/01/51

     25,815,229        25,898,020  

4.500%, 05/01/48 to 06/01/49

     7,521,346        7,729,470  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

FNMA
5.000%, 05/01/50

     $3,649,344        $3,798,695  

Total Fannie Mae

        96,160,702  

Freddie Mac - 8.2%

     

FHLMC

     

2.000%, 03/01/36

     9,369,682        8,767,322  

3.000%, 04/01/51

     17,920,936        16,709,198  

3.500%, 02/01/50

     10,352,146        10,060,134  

4.500%, 10/01/48 to 12/01/48

     10,935,054        11,056,616  

Total Freddie Mac

        46,593,270  

U.S. Treasury Obligations - 21.8%

     

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     

1.250%, 05/15/50

     5,625,000        3,578,906  

1.875%, 02/15/51

     16,912,000        12,685,982  

2.250%, 05/15/41

     23,759,000        19,825,772  

2.500%, 02/15/46

     3,096,000        2,625,190  

3.125%, 05/15/48

     11,143,000        10,783,899  

3.500%, 02/15/39

     4,556,000        4,759,418  

5.000%, 05/15/37

     9,246,000        11,430,729  

6.750%, 08/15/26

     5,839,000        6,667,180  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     

0.125%, 03/31/23 to 02/15/24

     23,613,000        22,861,505  

0.250%, 03/15/24

     7,118,000        6,796,300  

0.500%, 02/28/26

     3,270,000        2,980,426  

0.750%, 03/31/26

     3,800,000        3,490,211  

2.500%, 01/31/25

     3,450,000        3,404,719  

2.625%, 02/15/29

     13,007,000        12,664,042  

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

        124,554,279  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
(Cost $295,218,322)

 

     267,308,251  

Foreign Government Obligation - 0.8%

 

  

The Korea Development Bank (South Korea) 0.500%, 10/27/23
(Cost $4,554,702)

     4,550,000        4,386,974  

Short-Term Investments - 7.0%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 3.0%8

 

  

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $4,066,875 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 9.000%, 08/01/22 - 01/20/68, totaling $4,148,034)

     4,066,700        4,066,700  

MUFG Securities America, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $4,066,873 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 3.000% - 5.000%, 11/01/26 - 07/01/52, totaling $4,148,032)

     4,066,698        4,066,698  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $4,066,878 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $4,148,035)

     4,066,698        4,066,698  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 3.0%8 (continued)

 

  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,582,860 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $2,634,404)

     $2,582,749        $2,582,749  

State of Wisconsin Investment Board, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,339,351 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.125% - 3.875%, 01/15/25 - 02/15/51, totaling $2,386,039)

     2,339,250        2,339,250  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

     17,122,095  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Repurchase Agreements - 4.0%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $22,600,848 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.375%, 07/15/27, totaling $23,052,062)

     $22,600,000        $22,600,000   

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $39,722,095)

        39,722,095   

Total Investments - 102.2%

     

(Cost $653,091,370)

        582,741,488   

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (2.2)%

 

     (12,336,571)  

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $570,404,917   
 
1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $53,132,356 or 9.3% of net assets.

 

2 

Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2022. Rate will reset at a future date.

 

3 

Perpetuity Bond. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

4 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of June 30, 2022. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

 

5 

Some of these securities, amounting to $24,789,642 or 4.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

6 

Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

 

7 

Security’s value was determined by using significant unobservable inputs.

 

8 

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

 

CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury
FHLMC   Freddie Mac
FNMA   Fannie Mae
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN   Medium-Term Note
National Insured   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate
 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            $242,149,630               $242,149,630  

Asset-Backed Securities

                   $1,813,135        1,813,135  

Municipal Bonds

            27,361,403               27,361,403  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            267,308,251               267,308,251  

Foreign Government Obligation

            4,386,974               4,386,974  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            17,122,095               17,122,095  

Repurchase Agreements

            22,600,000               22,600,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investments in Securities

            $580,928,353        $1,813,135        $582,741,488  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, and U.S. government and agency obligations held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, and U.S. government and agency obligations by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table below is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value at June 30, 2022:

 

     Asset-Backed
Securities

 Balance as of December 31, 2021

     $2,475,909  

 Accrued discounts (premiums)

     1,720  

 Realized gain (loss)

     25,777  

 Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation

     2,125,682  

 Purchases

      

 Sales

     (2,815,953

 Transfers in to Level 3

      

 Transfers out of Level 3

      

 Balance as of June 30, 2022

     $1,813,135  
  

 Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments still held at June 30, 2022

     $(899,699

The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs and assumptions used for investments categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2022. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the Fund’s fair value measurements:

 

     Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements         
     Fair Value as of
June 30, 2022
   Valuation
Technique(s)
   Unobservable
Inputs(s)
   Range   Median    Impact to Valuation from
an Increase in Input(a)

Asset-Backed Securities

   $1,813,135    Discounted Cash Flow    Discount Rate    15%   N/A    Decrease

 

(a) 

Represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that could have resulted from an increase in the corresponding input as of period end. A decrease to the unobservable input would have had the opposite effect. Significant changes in these inputs may have resulted in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement at period end.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Category

 

  

% of
Net Assets

 

 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   51.2  
 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   37.3  
 

Municipal Bonds

   6.0
 

Foreign Government Obligations

   0.6
 

Short-Term Investments

   6.1
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

   (1.2)

 

    Rating

 

  

% of Market Value1

 

 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   53.8  
 

Aaa/AAA

   2.6
 

Aa/AA

   5.6
 

A

   7.8
 

Baa/BBB

   21.6  
 

Ba/BB

   8.1
 

B

   0.5

 

1 

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

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 6.750%, 08/15/26

       4.1     
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.250%, 05/15/41

       2.0     
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.875%, 02/15/51

       1.9     
 

FNMA, 4.000%, 10/01/43

       1.9     
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.125%, 05/15/48

       1.8     
 

FNMA, 4.500%, 09/01/46

       1.8     
 

U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.500%, 02/15/39

       1.8     
 

California State General Obligation, School Improvements, 7.550%, 04/01/39

       1.6     
 

FNMA, 3.500%, 02/01/47

       1.6     
 

FHLMC, 3.000%, 03/01/51

       1.6     
      

 

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

           20.1    
      

 

 

 
 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 37.3%

 

  

Financials - 11.0%

     

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland) 1.650%, 10/29/24

     $450,000        $415,499  

American Express Co.

     

(3.550% to 09/15/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.854%), 3.550%, 09/15/261,2,3

     610,000        496,302  

American Tower Corp.
2.950%, 01/15/51

     536,000        362,917  

Bank of America Corp.

     

MTN, (4.330% to 03/15/49 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.520%), 4.330%, 03/15/501,3

     458,000        411,309  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     

Series G, (4.700% to 09/20/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 4.358%), 4.700%, 09/20/251,2,3

     266,000        259,882  

Boston Properties, LP
3.400%, 06/21/29

     538,000        482,236  

Crown Castle International Corp.
4.300%, 02/15/29

     378,000        362,923  

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
6.125%, 03/09/284

     420,000        437,625  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     

Series O, (5.300% to 11/10/26 then 3 month LIBOR + 3.834%), 5.300%, 11/10/261,2,3

     268,000        251,998  

Morgan Stanley, GMTN

     

(4.431% to 01/23/29 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.628%), 4.431%, 01/23/301,3

     530,000        514,961  

OneMain Finance Corp.
6.125%, 03/15/24

     524,000        500,420  

SBA Communications Corp.
3.875%, 02/15/27

     225,000        205,378  

SLM Corp.
3.125%, 11/02/26

     290,000        234,163  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
5.500%, 11/01/235

     231,000        228,401  

Wells Fargo & Co., MTN

     

(2.879% to 10/30/29 then SOFR + 1.432%), 2.879%, 10/30/301,3

     600,000        527,625  

Total Financials

        5,691,639  

Industrials - 25.7%

     

AECOM
5.125%, 03/15/27

     224,000        211,680  

Alcoa Nederland Holding, B.V. (Netherlands)
4.125%, 03/31/295

     480,000        429,187  

Anglo American Capital PLC (United Kingdom)
2.875%, 03/17/315

     277,000        230,483  

Aramark Services, Inc.
5.000%, 02/01/284,5

    

 

270,000

 

 

 

    

 

244,677

 

 

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

ArcelorMittal, S.A. (Luxembourg)
4.250%, 07/16/294

     $272,000        $258,222  

Arconic, Inc.
5.900%, 02/01/27

     206,000        202,910  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC
3.250%, 09/01/284,5

     400,000        341,427  

Ashtead Capital, Inc.
1.500%, 08/12/265

     278,000        242,756  

Ball Corp.
4.875%, 03/15/26

     200,000        196,750  

Block Financial LLC
3.875%, 08/15/30

     142,000        127,705  

Broadcom, Inc.
1.950%, 02/15/285

     548,000        466,615  

Centene Corp.
2.500%, 03/01/31

     286,000        227,015  

CF Industries, Inc.
5.375%, 03/15/44

     501,000        466,992  

Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital
4.908%, 07/23/25

     516,000        517,197  

Clearwater Paper Corp.
4.750%, 08/15/285

     270,000        232,830  

The Coca-Cola Co.
2.500%, 06/01/40

     135,000        105,621  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
3.500%, 05/01/265

     250,000        230,000  

Comcast Corp.
4.150%, 10/15/28

     262,000        261,273  

CommonSpirit Health
3.347%, 10/01/29

     518,000        478,132  

Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. V
4.250%, 09/30/264

     215,000        198,337  

CVS Health Corp.
5.125%, 07/20/45

     437,000        420,928  

Dell, Inc.
7.100%, 04/15/284

     225,000        244,693  

Discovery Communications LLC
3.950%, 03/20/28

     252,000        235,231  

Fiserv, Inc.
4.200%, 10/01/28

     493,000        474,982  

The Ford Foundation
Series 2020, 2.415%, 06/01/50

     588,000        419,252  

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
4.625%, 08/01/304

     272,000        252,356  

HCA, Inc.
3.500%, 09/01/30

    

 

235,000

 

 

 

  

 

 

199,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Industrials - 25.7% (continued)

 

  

Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.
4.875%, 01/15/30

     $220,000        $198,825  

KB Home
4.800%, 11/15/29

     441,000        367,784  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.250%, 03/01/31

     491,000        466,893  

Merck & Co., Inc.
1.900%, 12/10/28

     573,000        509,217  

Microsoft Corp.
2.525%, 06/01/50

     551,000        405,826  

MSCI, Inc.
3.250%, 08/15/335

     118,000        94,057  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
4.750%, 09/15/29

     60,000        54,004  

5.625%, 05/01/27

     205,000        200,900  

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.450%, 04/01/266

     236,000        224,793  

PulteGroup, Inc.
5.000%, 01/15/27

     492,000        491,952  

Sonoco Products Co.
2.850%, 02/01/32

     576,000        480,895  

Sysco Corp.
2.400%, 02/15/30

     543,000        463,073  

Travel + Leisure Co.
5.650%, 04/01/246

     392,000        385,140  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
3.875%, 02/15/314

     250,000        210,897  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.875%, 02/08/29

     506,000        489,548  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
4.800%, 11/18/44

     365,000        319,236  

Total Industrials

        13,280,208  

Utilities - 0.6%

 

  

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
1.350%, 03/15/31

     427,000        332,782  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes

     

(Cost $21,989,442)

        19,304,629  

Municipal Bonds - 6.0%

 

  

California Health Facilities Financing Authority
4.190%, 06/01/37

     225,000        214,034  

California State General Obligation, School Improvements
7.550%, 04/01/39

     625,000        847,805  

County of Miami-Dade FL Aviation Revenue, Series C
4.280%, 10/01/41

     670,000        625,215  
     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Los Angeles Unified School District, School Improvements
5.750%, 07/01/34

     $545,000        $605,459  

Massachusetts School Building Authority
Series B, 1.753%, 08/15/30

     523,000        450,379  

University of California, University & College Improvements
Series BD, 3.349%, 07/01/29

     360,000        345,258  

Total Municipal Bonds

     

(Cost $3,361,619)

        3,088,150  
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 51.2%

 

  

Fannie Mae - 26.8%

 

  

FNMA

     

3.000%, 06/01/38 to 08/01/50

     764,126        741,503  

3.500%, 02/01/33 to 07/01/50

     4,436,483        4,365,937  

4.000%, 12/01/33 to 01/01/51

     2,470,137        2,484,412  

4.500%, 04/01/39 to 08/01/50

     2,173,076        2,227,885  

5.000%, 07/01/47 to 08/01/50

     919,417        964,015  

FNMA Pool

     

3.000%, 06/01/33 to 04/01/47

     679,860        658,944  

3.500%, 01/01/36 to 07/01/50

     958,362        941,586  

4.000%, 05/01/47 to 06/01/49

     903,692        906,799  

4.500%, 01/01/44 to 05/01/48

     546,621        563,809  

Total Fannie Mae

        13,854,890  

Freddie Mac - 6.3%

 

  

FHLMC

     

3.000%, 03/01/50 to 03/01/51

     1,434,382        1,342,817  

4.000%, 07/01/48 to 09/01/50

     412,122        411,622  

4.500%, 10/01/41

     524,300        540,912  

FHLMC Gold Pool

     

3.500%, 02/01/30 to 04/01/46

     968,833        958,200  

Total Freddie Mac

        3,253,551  

U.S. Treasury Obligations - 18.1%

 

  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     

1.875%, 02/15/51

     1,316,000        987,154  

2.250%, 05/15/41

     1,247,000        1,040,563  

2.500%, 02/15/46

     468,000        396,831  

3.125%, 05/15/48

     966,000        934,869  

3.500%, 02/15/39

     870,000        908,844  

5.000%, 05/15/37

     608,000        751,664  

6.750%, 08/15/26

     1,859,000        2,122,673  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     

1.625%, 02/15/26

     796,000        756,542  

1.875%, 02/15/32

     562,000        509,137  

2.125%, 09/30/24

     556,000        545,640  

2.875%, 05/15/28

     430,000        424,978  

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

 

     9,378,895  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

 

  

(Cost $28,681,033)

        26,487,336  
 

 

 

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

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    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Foreign Government Obligation - 0.6%

 

  

The Korea Development Bank (South Korea)
0.500%, 10/27/23

     

(Cost $345,614)

     $346,000        $333,603  

Short-Term Investments - 6.1%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 2.2%7

 

  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.480% total to be received $133,696 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 0.750%, 01/15/25 - 08/15/39, totaling $136,365)

     133,691        133,691  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $1,000,044 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $1,020,001)

     1,000,000        1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

 

    

 

1,133,691

 

 

 

     

Principal

Amount

     Value  

Repurchase Agreements - 3.9%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $2,000,075 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.125%, 08/15/31, totaling $2,040,027)

     $2,000,000        $2,000,000   

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $3,133,691)

        3,133,691   

Total Investments - 101.2%

     

(Cost $57,511,399)

        52,347,409   

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (1.2)%

 

     (599,641)  

Net Assets - 100.0%

       

 

$51,747,768 

 

 

 

 
1 

Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2022. Rate will reset at a future date.

 

2 

Perpetuity Bond. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

3 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of June 30, 2022. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

 

4 

Some of these securities, amounting to $1,543,220 or 3.0% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

5 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $2,740,433 or 5.3% of net assets.

6

Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

 

7 

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

 

CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury
FHLMC   Freddie Mac
FNMA   Fannie Mae
GMTN   Global Medium-Term Notes
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN   Medium-Term Note
SOFR   Secured Overnight Financing Rate
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            $19,304,629               $19,304,629  

Municipal Bonds

            3,088,150               3,088,150  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            26,487,336               26,487,336  

Foreign Government Obligation

            333,603               333,603  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            1,133,691               1,133,691  

Repurchase Agreements

            2,000,000               2,000,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

            $52,347,409               $52,347,409  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, U.S. government agency obligations and foreign government obligation held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, U.S. government agency obligations and foreign government obligation by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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     AMG GW&K High Income Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Category   

%of

Net Assets

 

Corporate Bonds and Notes

   95.5 
 

Short-Term Investments1

   12.4 
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities2

   (7.9)

 

1 

Includes reinvestment of cash collateral into joint repurchase agreements on security lending transactions.

 

2 

Includes repayment of cash collateral on security lending transactions.

 

   Rating    % of Market Value1
 

Baa/BBB

   22.2
 

Ba/BB

   64.7
 

B

   13.1

 

1 

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

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name    %of
Net Assets
 

Matador Resources Co., 5.875%, 09/15/26

   1.9
 

Ford Motor Co., 4.346%, 12/08/26

   1.9
 

SM Energy Co., 5.625%, 06/01/25

   1.6
 

Ball Corp., 5.250%, 07/01/25

   1.6
 

Aircastle, Ltd., 4.250%, 06/15/26 (Bermuda)

   1.6
 

PTC, Inc., 3.625%, 02/15/25

   1.5
 

United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 5.000%, 02/01/24

   1.5
 

Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.650%, 07/01/26

   1.5
 

DCP Midstream Operating LP, 5.375%, 07/15/25

   1.5
 

Meritor, Inc., 6.250%, 06/01/25

   1.5
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   16.1
  

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

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     AMG GW&K High Income Fund

     Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

      June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 95.5%

     

Financials - 16.8%

 

  

Aircastle, Ltd. (Bermuda)
4.250%, 06/15/26

   $ 304,000      $ 281,237  

Ally Financial, Inc.
Series B
(4.700% to 05/15/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.868%), 4.700%, 05/15/261,2,3

     198,000        157,017  

American Express Co.
(3.550% to 09/15/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.854%), 3.550%, 09/15/261,2,3

     205,000        166,790  

The Charles Schwab Corp.
Series I
(4.000% to 06/01/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.168%), 4.000%, 06/01/261,2,3

     241,000        204,286  

Citigroup, Inc.
(3.875% to 02/18/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.417%), 3.875%, 02/18/261,2,3

     310,000        257,300  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Series U
(3.650% to 08/10/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.915%), 3.650%, 08/10/261,2,3

     165,000        128,093  

MetLife, Inc.
Series G
(3.850% to 09/15/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.576%), 3.850%, 09/15/251,2,3

     189,000        168,296  

Morgan Stanley
Series M
(5.875% to 09/15/26 then 3 month LIBOR + 4.435%), 5.875%, 09/15/261,2,3

     210,000        204,711  

Navient Corp.
6.125%, 03/25/24

     193,000        182,991  

OneMain Finance Corp.
7.125%, 03/15/264

     275,000        254,163  

SBA Communications Corp.
3.875%, 02/15/27

     180,000        164,302  

SLM Corp.
4.200%, 10/29/25

     286,000        259,104  

Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
4.750%, 03/15/25

     281,000        259,545  

VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.
3.500%, 02/15/255

     120,000        112,251  

4.250%, 12/01/265

     85,000        77,631  
     
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.

     

5.500%, 03/01/255

   $ 185,000        $169,275  

Total Financials

        3,046,992  

Industrials - 75.2%

     

AECOM
5.125%, 03/15/27

     184,000        173,880  

Alcoa Nederland Holding BV (Netherlands)
6.125%, 05/15/285

     200,000        194,500  

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
4.875%, 10/01/29

     156,000        124,408  

American Airlines Inc/AAdvantage Loyalty IP, Ltd.
5.500%, 04/20/265

     235,000        215,915  

American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
6.250%, 03/15/26

     164,000        150,479  

Aramark Services, Inc.
5.000%, 02/01/284,5

     100,000        90,621  

ArcelorMittal, S.A. (Luxembourg)
4.250%, 07/16/294

     81,000        76,897  

Avient Corp.
5.750%, 05/15/255

     140,000        134,189  

Ball Corp.
5.250%, 07/01/25

     283,000        283,195  

Bath & Body Works, Inc.
6.694%, 01/15/27

     135,000        126,200  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
6.250%, 07/01/255

     185,000        178,290  

CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp.
5.500%, 12/01/24

     145,000        145,544  

Centennial Resource Production LLC
5.375%, 01/15/265

     190,000        171,391  

Chord Energy Corp.
6.375%, 06/01/265

     140,000        129,500  

Clearwater Paper Corp.
5.375%, 02/01/255

     255,000        247,988  

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
5.875%, 06/01/27

     195,000        181,843  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
3.500%, 05/01/265

     200,000        184,000  

Continental Resources, Inc.
4.375%, 01/15/28

     138,000        129,720  

Crown Cork & Seal Co., Inc.
7.375%, 12/15/26

     205,000        209,410  

CSC Holdings LLC
5.250%, 06/01/24

     167,000        156,145  

Dana, Inc.
5.625%, 06/15/284

     100,000        86,078  

DCP Midstream Operating LP
5.375%, 07/15/25

     276,000        268,410  
     
 

 

 

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

17


  

    

    AMG GW&K High Income Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Industrials - 75.2% (continued)

     

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
7.375%, 01/15/264

   $ 251,000      $ 250,611  

Embraer Netherlands Finance BV (Netherlands)
5.050%, 06/15/25

     220,000        212,850  

Encompass Health Corp.
4.500%, 02/01/28

     191,000        163,515  

Ford Motor Co.
4.346%, 12/08/264

     364,000        337,364  

5.291%, 12/08/46

     88,000        67,488  

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC

     

6.500%, 10/01/255

     175,000        165,114  

General Motors Co.
6.800%, 10/01/27

     86,000        90,546  

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.
7.875%, 08/15/255

     180,000        173,956  

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
4.875%, 03/15/274

     283,000        253,073  

Hanesbrands, Inc.
4.875%, 05/15/264,5

     170,000        157,464  

HCA, Inc.
5.375%, 02/01/25

     192,000        190,994  

Hillenbrand, Inc.
5.000%, 09/15/26

     140,000        132,160  

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
6.875%, 05/01/25

     212,000        217,788  

Hudbay Minerals, Inc. (Canada)
4.500%, 04/01/265

     105,000        87,862  

KB Home
4.000%, 06/15/31

     95,000        73,269  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.375%, 06/01/46

     86,000        71,673  

Lamar Media Corp.
4.875%, 01/15/294

     195,000        175,523  

Lumen Technologies Inc
5.625%, 04/01/25

     279,000        264,570  

Matador Resources Co.
5.875%, 09/15/26

     357,000        343,177  

Mattel, Inc.
3.375%, 04/01/265

     240,000        220,182  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada)
5.875%, 02/01/295

     195,000        178,106  

Meritage Homes Corp.
6.000%, 06/01/25

     163,000        158,966  

Meritor, Inc.
6.250%, 06/01/255

     260,000        266,644  

Methanex Corp. (Canada)
5.125%, 10/15/27

     200,000        176,500  
     
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

MGM Resorts International

     

5.750%, 06/15/25

   $ 233,000      $ 221,933  

Mueller Water Products, Inc.

     

4.000%, 06/15/295

     200,000        174,468  

Murphy Oil Corp.

     

6.375%, 07/15/284

     185,000        172,529  

Newell Brands, Inc.

     

4.450%, 04/01/266

     148,000        140,972  

Novelis Corp.

     

3.250%, 11/15/265

     210,000        177,508  

NuStar Logistics LP

     

5.625%, 04/28/27

     186,000        166,472  

5.750%, 10/01/25

     115,000        107,525  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     

7.875%, 09/15/31

     150,000        164,625  

Olin Corp.

     

5.125%, 09/15/27

     185,000        170,047  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.

     

6.375%, 08/15/255

     220,000        209,926  

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

     

4.125%, 07/01/295

     200,000        151,760  

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

     

3.500%, 09/01/254

     192,000        180,000  

Prime Security Services Borrower LLC/Prime Finance, Inc.

     

5.750%, 04/15/265

     250,000        233,125  

PTC, Inc.

     

3.625%, 02/15/255

     295,000        279,005  

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (Liberia)

     

7.500%, 10/15/27

     181,000        142,990  

Sealed Air Corp.

     

5.500%, 09/15/255

     200,000        199,654  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     

4.125%, 02/01/28

     153,000        137,200  

Southwestern Energy Co.

     

5.950%, 01/23/256

     47,000        46,431  

8.375%, 09/15/28

     235,000        247,631  

Sprint Corp.

     

7.125%, 06/15/24

     169,000        173,436  

Taseko Mines, Ltd. (Canada)

     

7.000%, 02/15/265

     100,000        85,112  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

     

4.875%, 01/01/265

     190,000        174,800  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III, B.V. (Netherlands)

     

3.150%, 10/01/26

     224,000        183,680  

TransDigm, Inc.

     

6.250%, 03/15/265

     190,000        183,113  

Travel + Leisure Co.

     

5.650%, 04/01/246

     181,000        177,833  
     
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K High Income Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Industrials - 75.2% (continued)

     

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     

4.550%, 10/01/24

   $ 199,000      $ 192,831  

United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

     

5.000%, 02/01/244

     290,000        278,425  

United States Steel Corp.

     

6.875%, 03/01/29

     94,000        82,023  

Wabash National Corp.

     

4.500%, 10/15/285

     155,000        118,575  

WESCO Distribution, Inc.

     

7.250%, 06/15/285

     90,000        89,010  

Western Midstream Operating LP

     

4.650%, 07/01/26

     294,000        277,095  

Westlake Corp.

     

0.875%, 08/15/24

     192,000        183,245  

Total Industrials

        13,610,977  

Telecommunications - 1.0%

     

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.

     

5.500%, 05/01/265

     185,000        180,506  

Utilities - 2.5%

     

NRG Energy, Inc.

     

5.250%, 06/15/295

     185,000        165,112  

SM Energy Co.

     

5.625%, 06/01/25

     312,000        294,840  

Total Utilities

        459,952  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes
(Cost $19,395,142)

 

    

 

17,298,427

 

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Short-Term Investments - 12.4%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 9.4%7

 

  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $1,000,044 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $1,020,001)

     $1,000,000        $1,000,000  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $697,835 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $711,761)

     697,805        697,805  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

        1,697,805  

Repurchase Agreements - 3.0%

     

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.350% total to be received $550,021 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 1.250%, 08/15/31, totaling $561,072)

     550,000        550,000  

Total Short-Term Investments

 

  

(Cost $2,247,805)

 

     2,247,805  

Total Investments - 107.9%
(Cost $21,642,947)

 

     19,546,232  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (7.9)%

 

     (1,437,713)  

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

    

 

$18,108,519

 

 

 

 
1 

Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2022. Rate will reset at a future date.

 

2 

Perpetuity Bond. The date shown represents the next call date.

 

3 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of June 30, 2022. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

 

4 

Some of these securities, amounting to $2,054,787 or 11.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

5 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $5,576,553 or 30.8% of net assets.

 

6 

Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

 

7 

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

CMT    Constant Maturity Treasury

LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

 

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

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     AMG GW&K High Income Fund

     Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Corporate Bonds and Notes

          $ 17,298,427             $ 17,298,427  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            1,697,805               1,697,805  

Repurchase Agreements

            550,000               550,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

          $ 19,546,232             $ 19,546,232  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Category    % of
Net Assets
 

General Obligation

   45.5
 

Transportation

   33.6
 

Medical

     9.7
 

Water

     5.7
 

Education

     2.8
 

Utilities

     2.1
 

Power

     1.5
 

Tobacco Settlement

     0.8
 

Industrial Development

     0.8
 

Short-Term Investments

     2.6
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

 

     (5.1)

 

 

    Rating    % of Market Value1
 

Aaa/AAA

   24.2
 

Aa/AA

   47.5
 

A

   22.6
 

Baa/BBB

     5.7

 

1 

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

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Wisconsin State Revenue, Department of Transportation, Series 2, Series 2, 5.000%, 07/01/29

   2.1
 

Iowa Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Green Bond, 5.000%, 08/01/30

   1.5
 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Revenue, Green Bond, Series B, 5.000%, 11/15/27

   1.4
 

State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, 5.000%, 10/01/28

   1.3
 

State of Maryland, Department of Transportation, 5.000%, 09/01/29

   1.3
 

New York State Urban Development Corp., 5.000%, 03/15/32

   1.3
 

State of California, General Obligation, 5.000%, 11/01/30

   1.2
 

State of New Jersey, Series A, 5.000%, 06/01/29

   1.2
 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Series S, 5.000%, 07/15/32

   1.1
 

Michigan Finance Authority, Henry Ford Health System, 5.000%, 11/15/29

   1.1
    

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

       13.5    
  

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Municipal Bonds - 102.5%

     

Alabama - 0.8%

     

Alabama Public School and College Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 11/01/34

     $7,500,000        $8,521,210  

Arizona - 1.8%

     

Arizona Department of Transportation State Highway Fund Revenue

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     5,040,000        5,523,886  

Arizona Industrial Development Authority

     

5.000%, 02/01/32

     1,450,000        1,651,262  

5.000%, 02/01/35

     1,700,000        1,871,560  

5.000%, 02/01/36

     1,800,000        1,969,959  

5.000%, 02/01/37

     1,905,000        2,069,987  

Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District

     

5.000%, 01/01/27

     3,000,000        3,352,073  

5.000%, 01/01/28

     2,625,000        2,975,726  

Total Arizona

        19,414,453  

California - 13.0%

     

California Municipal Finance Authority, Community Medical Centers, Series A

     

5.000%, 02/01/27

     950,000        1,026,207  

5.000%, 02/01/30

     1,630,000        1,736,060  

5.000%, 02/01/31

     900,000        954,749  

5.000%, 02/01/32

     1,855,000        1,962,975  

California State Public Works Board, Series A

     

5.000%, 02/01/30

     3,500,000        4,042,992  

5.000%, 02/01/31

     3,500,000        4,075,500  

5.000%, 02/01/32

     3,500,000        4,098,631  

5.000%, 08/01/33

     5,000,000        5,738,687  

5.000%, 08/01/34

     2,750,000        3,136,848  

5.000%, 08/01/35

     2,500,000        2,836,978  

California State Public Works Board, Series C

     

5.000%, 08/01/30 1

     2,785,000        3,173,168  

5.000%, 08/01/31 1

     2,560,000        2,937,735  

5.000%, 08/01/32 1

     2,750,000        3,143,331  

5.000%, 08/01/33 1

     3,000,000        3,415,846  

City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Series C

     

5.000%, 05/15/30

     10,515,000        11,801,776  

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Series G

     

5.000%, 12/01/30

     1,750,000        2,037,276  

5.000%, 12/01/31

     1,500,000        1,757,920  

5.000%, 12/01/32

     1,875,000        2,178,181  

Los Angeles Unified School District, Series A

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     5,000,000        5,679,473  

San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, San Francisco International Airport, Series A

     

5.000%, 05/01/32

     3,000,000        3,300,476  

5.000%, 05/01/34

     5,010,000        5,354,794  

5.000%, 05/01/35

     5,800,000        6,170,235  
              
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

State of California

     

5.000%, 08/01/29

     $7,235,000        $7,929,693  

5.000%, 09/01/29

     5,075,000        5,570,136  

5.000%, 11/01/29

     6,720,000        7,795,217  

5.000%, 11/01/30

     11,575,000        13,538,589  

5.000%, 09/01/31

     8,000,000        9,423,511  

5.000%, 04/01/32

     5,000,000        5,924,240  

University of California, Series S

     

5.000%, 05/15/36

     3,000,000        3,456,150  

5.000%, 05/15/37

     3,000,000        3,429,875  

5.000%, 05/15/38

     3,000,000        3,404,413  

Total California

        141,031,662  

Colorado - 0.4%

     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 08/01/33

     4,260,000        4,499,205  

Connecticut - 4.6%

     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority

     

5.000%, 07/01/31

     6,205,000        6,804,456  

5.000%, 07/01/33

     2,750,000        2,966,449  

5.000%, 07/01/34

     3,100,000        3,335,135  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue

     

5.000%, 05/01/28

     3,000,000        3,389,022  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Transportation Infrastructure

     

5.000%, 01/01/30

     10,180,000        11,273,071  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Series B

     

5.000%, 10/01/35

     7,500,000        8,180,233  

State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Series C

     

5.000%, 01/01/28

     1,000,000        1,125,390  

5.000%, 01/01/29

     1,000,000        1,135,844  

5.000%, 01/01/30

     1,000,000        1,142,507  

5.000%, 01/01/31

     1,000,000        1,148,049  

5.000%, 01/01/32

     1,000,000        1,155,826  

State of Connecticut, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/15/31

     7,650,000        8,683,230  

Total Connecticut

        50,339,212  

Delaware - 0.3%

     

Delaware River & Bay Authority

     

5.000%, 01/01/31 1

     1,000,000        1,134,013  

5.000%, 01/01/32 1

     1,040,000        1,185,759  

5.000%, 01/01/33 1

     1,100,000        1,248,080  

Total Delaware

        3,567,852  

District of Columbia - 3.0%

     

District of Columbia, Series A

     

5.000%, 06/01/30

     6,020,000        6,553,302  

District of Columbia, Series B

     

5.000%, 10/01/28

     7,100,000        8,114,154  

5.000%, 06/01/31

     10,080,000        11,291,006  
              
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

District of Columbia - 3.0% (continued)

     

Washington Convention & Sports Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 10/01/27

     $5,475,000        $6,136,557  

Total District of Columbia

        32,095,019  

Florida - 5.2%

     

Central Florida Expressway Authority

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     4,460,000        5,018,596  

Escambia County Health Facilities Authority

     

5.000%, 08/15/37

     6,000,000        6,327,085  

Florida Development Finance Corp.

     

4.000%, 11/15/33

     10,000,000        10,017,190  

Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise,
Department of Transportation, Series C

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     7,075,000        7,765,558  

Lee Memorial Health System,
Series A

     

5.000%, 04/01/34

     5,645,000        6,040,647  

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 10/01/31

     4,525,000        4,764,668  

State of Florida, Capital Outlay, Series B

     

5.000%, 06/01/27

     9,045,000        9,522,056  

State of Florida, Series C

     

5.000%, 06/01/31

     5,375,000        6,361,872  

Total Florida

        55,817,672  

Georgia - 1.5%

     

Georgia State University & College Improvements, Series A

     

5.000%, 07/01/27

     4,600,000        4,600,959  

Private Colleges & Universities Authority, Series B

     

5.000%, 09/01/30

     10,365,000        12,002,785  

Total Georgia

        16,603,744  

Illinois - 8.2%

     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/35

     5,010,000        5,486,305  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Series B

     

5.000%, 01/01/28

     5,670,000        5,962,521  

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/36

     10,000,000        10,571,820  

5.000%, 01/01/38

     5,500,000        5,788,925  

Illinois Finance Authority

     

5.000%, 01/01/29

     2,310,000        2,631,170  

5.000%, 07/01/29

     8,755,000        10,043,354  

Illinois Finance Authority, Series A

     

4.000%, 08/15/37

     5,910,000        5,761,439  

Illinois State Finance Authority Revenue, Clean Water Initiative Revenue

     

5.000%, 07/01/27

     11,000,000        11,984,925  
              
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 12/01/31

     $9,735,000        $10,382,702  

Illinois State Toll Highway Authority,
Senior Revenue Bonds, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/30

     10,110,000        11,388,433  

State of Illinois, Series A

     

5.250%, 03/01/37

     8,500,000        9,129,590  

Total Illinois

        89,131,184  

Indiana - 1.5%

     

Indiana Finance Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 02/01/32

     5,000,000        5,782,890  

Indiana Finance Authority, Series S

     

5.000%, 10/01/28

     1,000,000        1,137,470  

5.000%, 10/01/29

     3,555,000        4,071,780  

Indiana Finance Authority, Series C

     

5.000%, 06/01/29

     4,800,000        5,500,953  

Total Indiana

        16,493,093  

Iowa - 1.5%

     

Iowa Finance Authority, State Revolving Fund Green Bond

     

5.000%, 08/01/30

     15,025,000        16,658,910  

Kentucky - 0.5%

     

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Norton Healthcare Inc., Series A

     

5.000%, 10/01/29

     5,505,000        5,883,487  

Maine - 0.8%

     

Maine Turnpike Authority

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     1,955,000        2,218,349  

5.000%, 07/01/29

     1,600,000        1,832,159  

5.000%, 07/01/30

     1,390,000        1,605,848  

5.000%, 07/01/31

     1,500,000        1,748,283  

5.000%, 07/01/32

     1,390,000        1,632,395  

Total Maine

        9,037,034  

Maryland - 7.9%

     

Maryland State Transportation Authority

     

5.000%, 07/01/33

     6,350,000        7,224,584  

State of Maryland Department of Transportation, Series 2022B

     

5.000%, 12/01/27 1

     2,500,000        2,769,040  

5.000%, 12/01/28 1

     2,305,000        2,581,615  

5.000%, 12/01/29 1

     2,250,000        2,546,614  

State of Maryland, Department of Transportation

     

5.000%, 10/01/28

     12,365,000        13,646,919  

5.000%, 09/01/29

     12,205,000        13,633,130  

State of Maryland, Series C

     

4.000%, 03/01/28

     9,500,000        10,256,285  

4.000%, 03/01/29

     9,245,000        10,038,158  

State of Maryland, Series D

     

4.000%, 08/01/28

     8,000,000        8,654,765  

4.000%, 08/01/29

     6,500,000        7,073,527  
              
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Maryland - 7.9% (continued)

     

State of Maryland, State & Local Facilities Loan of 2019, 1st Series

     

5.000%, 03/15/30

     $6,000,000        $6,863,516  

Total Maryland

        85,288,153  

Michigan - 3.3%

     

Michigan Finance Authority,
Henry Ford Health System

     

5.000%, 11/15/29

     11,450,000        12,243,555  

Michigan State Building Authority Revenue, Series I

     

5.000%, 04/15/27

     5,700,000        6,162,343  

State of Michigan

     

5.000%, 03/15/27

     10,000,000        11,169,296  

Wayne County Airport Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 12/01/37

     2,285,000        2,498,847  

5.000%, 12/01/38

     1,405,000        1,532,532  

5.000%, 12/01/39

     1,800,000        1,959,261  

Total Michigan

        35,565,834  

Minnesota - 0.3%

     

City of Minneapolis MN, Fairview Health Services, Series A

     

5.000%, 11/15/35

     3,165,000        3,334,182  

New Jersey - 5.4%

     

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue, Series B

     

5.000%, 01/01/28

     4,010,000        4,469,297  

New Jersey State Turnpike Authority Revenue, Series D

     

5.000%, 01/01/28

     5,000,000        5,448,291  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority

     

4.000%, 06/15/37

     3,000,000        2,973,638  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series S

     

5.000%, 06/15/30

     6,255,000        6,846,184  

5.000%, 06/15/31

     7,615,000        8,338,436  

5.000%, 06/15/32

     5,750,000        6,215,875  

5.000%, 06/15/33

     6,000,000        6,453,530  

State of New Jersey

     

5.000%, 06/01/25

     4,335,000        4,633,296  

5.000%, 06/01/29

     11,500,000        12,924,698  

Total New Jersey

        58,303,245  

New Mexico - 1.3%

     

New Mexico Finance Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 06/15/28

     4,470,000        5,082,697  

5.000%, 06/15/30

     7,500,000        8,678,219  

Total New Mexico

        13,760,916  

New York - 18.8%

     

City of New York

     

5.000%, 08/01/34

     3,250,000        3,614,116  
              
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of New York NY, Series B

     

5.000%, 08/01/32

     $3,000,000        $3,483,007  

City of New York, Series C

     

5.000%, 08/01/33

     1,500,000        1,678,530  

City of New York, Series L

     

5.000%, 04/01/33

     6,500,000        7,337,375  

Long Island Power Authority

     

5.000%, 09/01/35

     5,030,000        5,551,939  

Long Island Power Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 09/01/30

     2,275,000        2,593,555  

5.000%, 09/01/31

     3,935,000        4,511,838  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
Transit Revenue, Green Bond, Series B

     

5.000%, 11/15/27

     14,225,000        15,290,827  

Metropolitan Transportation Authority,
Transit Revenue, Series F

     

5.000%, 11/15/24

     4,950,000        4,998,952  

5.000%, 11/15/27

     5,000,000        5,066,413  

5.000%, 11/15/28

     4,760,000        5,031,077  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Series S

     

5.000%, 07/15/32

     10,835,000        12,471,128  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Series S-3, Sub-Series S-3A

     

5.000%, 07/15/31

     5,080,000        5,699,628  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue

     

5.000%, 11/01/31

     2,500,000        2,873,775  

5.000%, 11/01/32

     4,000,000        4,573,229  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Series E

     

5.000%, 02/01/37

     7,000,000        7,735,367  

New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Series F

     

5.000%, 02/01/36

     1,000,000        1,120,830  

5.000%, 02/01/39

     4,000,000        4,426,598  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 12/15/27

     5,640,000        5,717,010  

5.000%, 03/15/31

     7,670,000        8,547,033  

5.000%, 03/15/32

     8,000,000        9,161,010  

5.000%, 03/15/33

     3,200,000        3,688,620  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series E

     

5.000%, 03/15/32

     8,410,000        8,946,933  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series S

     

4.000%, 05/01/39

     2,000,000        1,935,949  

New York State Urban Development Corp.

     

5.000%, 03/15/32

     12,000,000        13,597,652  

New York Transportation Development Corp, Series P

     

5.000%, 12/01/36

     10,000,000        10,396,898  
              
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

New York - 18.8% (continued)

     

New York Transportation Development Corp.

     

4.000%, 10/31/41

     $1,250,000        $1,094,058  

4.000%, 10/31/46

     1,500,000        1,263,071  

5.000%, 12/01/30

     1,000,000        1,071,877  

5.000%, 12/01/31

     1,100,000        1,183,689  

5.000%, 12/01/32

     1,450,000        1,535,322  

5.000%, 12/01/33

     1,000,000        1,053,323  

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

     

5.000%, 07/15/32

     6,545,000        7,230,791  

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority

     

5.000%, 05/15/30 1

     10,000,000        11,465,343  

5.000%, 05/15/31 1

     10,000,000        11,555,230  

5.000%, 05/15/32 1

     5,000,000        5,824,038  

Total New York

        203,326,031  

North Carolina - 1.0%

     

North Carolina State Limited Obligation, Series B

     

5.000%, 05/01/28

     10,000,000        11,159,625  

Ohio - 0.5%

     

Ohio State General Obligation, Series T

     

5.000%, 05/01/30

     5,000,000        5,522,822  

Oregon - 2.4%

     

Oregon State Lottery, Series C

     

5.000%, 04/01/27

     10,000,000        10,713,616  

Oregon State Lottery, Series D

     

5.000%, 04/01/28

     9,225,000        9,863,007  

State of Oregon

     

5.000%, 05/01/27

     5,000,000        5,611,847  

Total Oregon

        26,188,470  

Pennsylvania - 2.1%

     

Allegheny County Airport Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/31

     1,350,000        1,488,163  

5.000%, 01/01/32

     2,215,000        2,422,711  

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, University Pittsburgh Medical Center

     

5.000%, 07/15/31

     5,530,000        6,072,580  

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Pennsylvania Tobacco

     

5.000%, 06/01/32

     7,910,000        8,553,129  

Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia

     

4.000%, 07/01/38

     2,500,000        2,436,344  

4.000%, 07/01/39

     2,000,000        1,940,311  

Total Pennsylvania

        22,913,238  

Texas - 5.9%

     

City of Corpus Christi TX Utility System Revenue, Junior Lien

     

5.000%, 07/15/29

     3,125,000        3,540,772  
              
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

City of Houston TX Airport System Revenue, Series A

     

4.000%, 07/01/35

     $1,100,000        $1,085,892  

4.000%, 07/01/36

     1,100,000        1,085,677  

5.000%, 07/01/34

     2,835,000        3,081,124  

City of San Antonio TX Electric & Gas Systems Revenue, Series A

     

5.000%, 02/01/37

     3,010,000        3,359,172  

5.000%, 02/01/38

     2,985,000        3,318,594  

Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Senior Lien

     

5.250%, 12/01/28

     8,865,000        10,227,988  

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Series A

     

5.000%, 11/01/30

     2,000,000        2,275,371  

5.000%, 11/01/31

     3,265,000        3,695,496  

Lower Colorado River Authority, LCRA Transmission Services Corporation

     

5.000%, 05/15/29

     3,815,000        3,973,431  

North Texas Municipal Water District Water System Revenue, Refunding and Improvement

     

5.000%, 09/01/29

     7,350,000        8,122,345  

North Texas Tollway Authority, 2nd Tier, Series B

     

5.000%, 01/01/31

     2,000,000        2,127,425  

5.000%, 01/01/32

     3,010,000        3,241,068  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.

     

4.000%, 12/31/37

     5,000,000        4,588,725  

4.000%, 12/31/38

     3,735,000        3,397,014  

Texas Water Development Board

     

5.000%, 08/01/38

     5,860,000        6,675,009  

Total Texas

        63,795,103  

Utah - 2.1%

     

Intermountain Power Agency, Series A

     

5.000%, 07/01/34

     5,250,000        6,005,933  

Salt Lake City Corp. Airport Revenue, Series A

     

5.000%, 07/01/29

     3,450,000        3,766,892  

5.000%, 07/01/30

     6,585,000        7,138,261  

University of Utah/The, Series B

     

5.000%, 08/01/37 1

     5,000,000        5,813,164  

Total Utah

        22,724,250  

Virginia - 1.5%

     

Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission,
Series A

     

5.000%, 07/01/26

     9,810,000        10,794,980  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority

     

4.000%, 01/01/37 1

     3,000,000        2,845,734  

4.000%, 01/01/38 1

     3,000,000        2,824,193  

Total Virginia

        16,464,907  

Washington - 2.6%

     

Port of Seattle

     

5.000%, 08/01/31

     5,000,000        5,595,110  
              
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Washington - 2.6% (continued)

     

State of Washington School Improvements, Series C

     

5.000%, 02/01/28

     $7,370,000        $8,031,923  

State of Washington, Series R-2015C

     

5.000%, 07/01/28

     10,280,000        10,913,835  

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 08/01/38

     3,270,000        3,397,989  

Total Washington

        27,938,857  

West Virginia - 1.3%

     

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital Obligation

     

5.000%, 01/01/35

     3,745,000        3,884,876  

West Virginia Parkways Authority

     

5.000%, 06/01/37

     1,750,000        1,991,432  

5.000%, 06/01/38

     2,000,000        2,266,956  

5.000%, 06/01/39

     5,150,000        5,774,888  

Total West Virginia

        13,918,152  

Wisconsin - 3.0%

     

State of Wisconsin

     

5.000%, 05/01/29

     3,500,000        4,033,093  

5.000%, 05/01/30

     2,390,000        2,789,674  

5.000%, 05/01/31

     2,700,000        3,124,074  
              

 

1 

All or part of a security is delayed delivery transaction. The market value for delayed delivery securities at June 30, 2022, amounted to $64,462,903, or 5.9% of net assets.

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Wisconsin State Revenue, Department of Transportation, Series 2

     

5.000%, 07/01/29

     $20,405,000        $22,634,824  

Total Wisconsin

        32,581,665  

Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost $1,184,397,121)

        1,111,879,187  

Short-Term Investments - 2.6%

 

  

Repurchase Agreements - 2.6%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $28,401,065 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.375%, 07/15/27, totaling $28,968,083)

     28,400,000        28,400,000  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $28,400,000)

        28,400,000  

Total Investments - 105.1%
(Cost $1,212,797,121)

        1,140,279,187  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (5.1)%

 

     (55,656,201

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $1,084,622,986  
              
 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2          Level 3      Total        

 Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

            $1,111,879,187               $1,111,879,187  

Short-Term Investments

           

Repurchase Agreements

            28,400,000               28,400,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

           —        $1,140,279,187              —        $1,140,279,187  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All municipal bonds held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of municipal bonds by major classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Category

% of

Net Assets

 

Transportation

  37.3
 

Medical

  30.0
 

General Obligation

  17.2
 

Industrial Development

  4.9
 

Education

  4.7
 

Tobacco Settlement

  4.1
 

Short-Term Investments

  2.4
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

  (0.6 )

 

    Rating    % of Market Value1
 

Aa/AA

       7.5
 

A

       49.4
 

Baa/BBB

       42.3
 

Ba/BB

       0.8

 

1 

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

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., 5.000%, 06/30/58

     3.4
 

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital Obligation, 5.000%, 01/01/43

     2.9
 

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien, Series A, 5.000%, 01/01/48

     2.6
 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A, 4.000%, 12/01/50

     2.3
 

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority, Series A, 5.000%, 04/01/47

     2.3
 

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B, 5.000%, 01/01/45

     2.3
 

Central Plains Energy Project Project #3, Series A, 5.000%, 09/01/42

     2.2
 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue, 4.000%, 04/30/53

     2.1
 

Public Authority for Colorado Energy Natural Gas Purchase Revenue, Series 2008, Revenue, 6.500%, 11/15/38

     2.0
 

Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, 4.000%, 08/15/50

     1.9
    

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

   24.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

 

 

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AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Municipal Bonds - 98.2%

     

California - 6.1%

     

California Municipal Finance Authority, Series A

     

4.000%, 02/01/51

     $1,750,000        $1,578,852  

California Municipal Finance Authority, Series I

     

5.000%, 05/15/43

     3,000,000        3,094,066  

5.000%, 05/15/48

     4,600,000        4,715,521  

Riverside County Transportation Commission

     

4.000%, 06/01/46

     2,500,000        2,344,035  

4.000%, 06/01/47

     3,425,000        3,151,356  

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Series B

     

4.000%, 07/01/51

     2,000,000        1,873,781  

Total California

        16,757,611  

Colorado - 3.9%

     

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 08/01/44

     5,000,000        5,107,710  

Public Authority for Colorado Energy Natural Gas Purchase Revenue, Series 2008

     

6.500%, 11/15/38

     4,445,000        5,460,201  

Total Colorado

        10,567,911  

Connecticut - 2.8%

     

Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority

     

4.000%, 07/01/39

     3,500,000        3,154,184  

4.000%, 07/01/40

     3,400,000        3,040,757  

4.000%, 07/01/42

     1,750,000        1,557,238  

Total Connecticut

        7,752,179  

Florida - 12.0%

     

Brevard County Health Facilities Authority

     

5.000%, 04/01/47

     6,000,000        6,326,734  

City of Tampa, Series H

     

4.000%, 07/01/45

     1,475,000        1,392,508  

5.000%, 07/01/50

     1,400,000        1,459,404  

County of Miami-Dade Seaport Department, Series A

     

4.000%, 10/01/45

     5,000,000        4,649,999  

Escambia County Health Facilities Authority

     

4.000%, 08/15/50

     6,050,000        5,319,839  

Florida Development Finance Corp.

     

4.000%, 02/01/52

     3,000,000        2,464,859  

5.000%, 02/01/52

     2,000,000        1,975,780  

Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority

     

4.000%, 08/01/50

     5,000,000        4,564,203  

Miami Beach Health Facilities Authority

     

4.000%, 11/15/46

     5,000,000        4,626,570  

Total Florida

        32,779,896  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Illinois - 10.1%

     

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Senior Lien, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/48

     $6,750,000        $7,007,011  

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority

     

4.000%, 12/15/42

     2,000,000        1,788,206  

4.000%, 06/15/52

     3,000,000        2,582,422  

5.000%, 06/15/50

     5,000,000        5,045,509  

State of Illinois

     

5.500%, 05/01/39

     4,000,000        4,290,366  

5.750%, 05/01/45

     3,000,000        3,265,380  

State of Illinois, Series A

     

4.000%, 03/01/40

     1,500,000        1,395,536  

5.000%, 03/01/46

     2,225,000        2,284,625  

Total Illinois

        27,659,055  

Maine - 0.3%

     

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Series A

     

4.000%, 07/01/50

     1,000,000        938,258  

Massachusetts - 1.6%

     

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency

     

4.000%, 07/01/51

     5,110,000        4,432,819  

Minnesota - 2.8%

     

City of Minneapolis MN, Fairview Health Services, Series A

     

5.000%, 11/15/49

     5,000,000        5,169,555  

Duluth Economic Development Authority, Essentia Health Obligated Group

     

5.000%, 02/15/48

     2,550,000        2,627,687  

Total Minnesota

        7,797,242  

Nebraska - 2.2%

     

Central Plains Energy Project Project #3, Series A

     

5.000%, 09/01/42

     5,560,000        5,911,698  

New Jersey - 8.4%

     

New Jersey Economic Development Authority

     

5.000%, 11/01/44

     3,000,000        3,117,446  

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Series S

     

4.000%, 06/15/46

     1,500,000        1,381,771  

4.000%, 06/15/50

     1,500,000        1,366,326  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority

     

4.000%, 06/15/45

     2,000,000        1,853,376  

4.000%, 06/15/50

     2,000,000        1,821,768  

5.000%, 06/15/45

     1,000,000        1,042,787  

5.000%, 06/15/50

     2,000,000        2,075,950  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Series BB

     

5.000%, 06/15/44

     2,250,000        2,332,824  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

New Jersey - 8.4% (continued)

     

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Series A

     

5.000%, 06/01/46

     $2,500,000        $2,561,485  

5.250%, 06/01/46

     3,285,000        3,416,566  

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Series B

     

5.000%, 06/01/46

     2,050,000        2,049,903  

Total New Jersey

        23,020,202  

New York - 16.4%

     

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Series C

     

4.750%, 11/15/45

     3,175,000        3,212,196  

5.000%, 11/15/50

     2,335,000        2,404,968  

5.250%, 11/15/55

     3,020,000        3,138,285  

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Series A

     

4.000%, 07/01/50

     5,095,000        4,803,950  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series A

     

4.000%, 07/01/47

     2,000,000        1,792,041  

4.000%, 07/01/52

     2,115,000        1,859,507  

New York State Dormitory Authority, Series S

     

4.250%, 05/01/52

     2,000,000        1,887,132  

5.000%, 05/01/52

     3,000,000        3,110,768  

New York State Thruway Authority, Series B

     

4.000%, 01/01/45

     3,500,000        3,316,357  

New York Transportation Development Corp, Series P

     

5.000%, 12/01/40

     5,000,000        5,180,869  

5.000%, 12/01/41

     5,000,000        5,169,877  

New York Transportation Development Corp.

     

4.000%, 12/01/39

     1,825,000        1,732,894  

4.000%, 12/01/41

     1,900,000        1,781,298  

4.000%, 04/30/53

     6,915,000        5,629,256  

Total New York

        45,019,398  

Oklahoma - 1.6%

     

Norman Regional Hospital Authority

     

5.000%, 09/01/45

     4,335,000        4,418,603  

Oregon - 0.6%

     

Oregon State Facilities Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 06/01/52

     1,500,000        1,587,722  

Pennsylvania - 8.1%

     

Allegheny County Airport Authority, Series A

     

5.000%, 01/01/51

     5,000,000        5,204,555  

Geisinger Authority, Series G

     

4.000%, 04/01/50

     5,710,000        5,177,227  

Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority

     

5.000%, 05/01/52

     5,000,000        5,253,438  

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Series A

     

4.000%, 12/01/50

     7,050,000        6,421,246  

Total Pennsylvania

        22,056,466  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Rhode Island - 1.2%

     

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. Series A

     

5.000%, 06/01/40

     $3,285,000        $3,329,131  

Texas - 11.5%

     

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Series B

     

4.000%, 01/01/51

     2,030,000        1,841,647  

5.000%, 01/01/45

     5,905,000        6,221,843  

City of Houston TX Airport System Revenue, Series A

     

4.000%, 07/01/48

     1,500,000        1,398,661  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp.

     

5.000%, 06/30/58

     9,320,000        9,227,708  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Senior Lien-Blueridge Transport

     

5.000%, 12/31/40

     3,955,000        4,003,020  

5.000%, 12/31/45

     3,880,000        3,909,747  

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Series A

     

4.000%, 12/31/39

     5,500,000        4,972,069  

Total Texas

        31,574,695  

Virginia - 5.6%

     

Lynchburg Economic Development Authority

     

4.000%, 01/01/55

     1,500,000        1,344,499  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority

     

4.000%, 01/01/39 1

     3,000,000        2,807,278  

4.000%, 01/01/40 1

     3,000,000        2,785,658  

5.000%, 12/31/47

     2,555,000        2,650,347  

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Transform 66 P3 Project

     

5.000%, 12/31/49

     2,500,000        2,548,214  

5.000%, 12/31/52

     3,170,000        3,221,668  

Total Virginia

        15,357,664  

West Virginia - 3.0%

     

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Cabell Huntington Hospital Obligation

     

5.000%, 01/01/43

     8,000,000        8,078,560  

Total Municipal Bonds

     

(Cost $301,769,170)

        269,039,110  

Short-Term Investments - 2.4%

     

Repurchase Agreements - 2.4%

     

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $6,450,242 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury,

     

1.250%, 08/15/31, totaling $6,579,022)

     6,450,000        6,450,000  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $6,450,000)

        6,450,000  

Total Investments - 100.6%

     

(Cost $308,219,170)

        275,489,110  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

    

Value

 

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.6)%

     $(1,623,056

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $273,866,054  

 

1 

All or part of a security is delayed delivery transaction. The market value for delayed delivery securities at June 30, 2022, amounted to $5,592,936, or 2.0% of net assets.

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Municipal Bonds

            $269,039,110               $269,039,110  

Short-Term Investments

           

Repurchase Agreements

            6,450,000               6,450,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

            $275,489,110               $275,489,110  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All municipal bonds held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of municipal bonds by major classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

    AMG GW&K
ESG

Bond Fund
  AMG
GW&K Enhanced
Core Bond

ESG Fund
  AMG
GW&K High
Income Fund
  AMG
GW&K Municipal
Bond Fund
  AMG
GW&K Municipal
Enhanced

Yield Fund

  Assets:

                   

  Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $24,789,642, $1,543,220, $2,054,787, $0,and $0, respectively)

      $543,019,393       $49,213,718       $17,298,427       $1,111,879,187       $269,039,110     

  Repurchase Agreements at value2

      39,722,095       3,133,691       2,247,805       28,400,000       6,450,000

  Cash

      1,213,863       118,793       26,116       1,473,173       330,427

  Receivable for investments sold

                              3,043,601

  Dividend and interest receivables

      4,631,053       435,102       253,359       13,131,978       2,805,525

  Securities lending income receivable

      11,141       943       1,150            

  Receivable for Fund shares sold

      37,447       699       300       1,980,373       66,180

  Receivable from affiliate

      3,100       10,456       7,467       55,040       17,789

  Prepaid expenses and other assets

      37,231       20,421       18,679       89,585       28,281

  Total assets

      588,675,323       52,933,823       19,853,303       1,157,009,336       281,780,913

  Liabilities:

                   

  Payable upon return of securities loaned

      17,122,095       1,133,691       1,697,805            

  Payable for delayed delivery investments purchased

                        68,134,227       6,620,640

  Payable for Fund shares repurchased

      749,629       309       5,693       3,757,320       1,095,968

  Accrued expenses:

                   

  Investment advisory and management fees

      109,448       12,773       5,909       189,382       103,273

  Administrative fees

      71,379       6,386       2,273       136,643       34,424

  Distribution fees

            2,352             2,865       940

  Shareholder service fees

      79,537       2,083       1,876       46,430       11,846

  Other

      138,318       28,461       31,228       119,483       47,768

  Total liabilities

      18,270,406       1,186,055       1,744,784       72,386,350       7,914,859
                   

  Net Assets

      $570,404,917       $51,747,768       $18,108,519       $1,084,622,986       $273,866,054

1 Investments at cost

      $613,369,275       $54,377,708       $19,395,142       $1,184,397,121       $301,769,170

2 Repurchase agreements at cost

      $39,722,095       $3,133,691       $2,247,805       $28,400,000       $6,450,000

 

 

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

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    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

    

 

    AMG GW&K
ESG
Bond Fund
    AMG
GW&K Enhanced
Core Bond
ESG Fund
    AMG
GW&K High
Income Fund
    AMG
GW&K Municipal
Bond Fund
    AMG
GW&K Municipal
Enhanced
Yield Fund
 

Net Assets Represent:

                             

Paid-in capital

      $651,076,362           $60,705,821           $20,479,607           $1,159,873,755           $311,545,679    

Total distributable loss

      (80,671,445         (8,958,053         (2,371,088         (75,250,769         (37,679,625  

Net Assets

      $570,404,917           $51,747,768           $18,108,519           $1,084,622,986           $273,866,054    

Class N:

                             

Net Assets

      $334,862,454           $11,391,594           $6,654,520           $13,200,541           $2,878,398    

Shares outstanding

      15,338,629           1,223,227           335,870           1,196,197           325,067    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

      $21.83           $9.31           $19.81           $11.04           $8.85    

Class I:

                             

Net Assets

      $235,542,463           $28,551,337           $11,453,999           $1,071,422,445           $270,875,167    

Shares outstanding

      10,787,841           3,055,190           578,502           96,534,765           31,537,757    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

      $21.83           $9.35           $19.80           $11.10           $8.59    

Class Z:

                             

Net Assets

                $11,804,837                               $112,489    

Shares outstanding

                1,263,469                               13,100    

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

                $9.34                               $8.59    

 

 

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

32


  

    

    Statement of Operations (unaudited)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

    AMG GW&K
ESG

Bond Fund
  AMG
GW&K Enhanced
Core Bond

ESG Fund
  AMG
GW&K High
Income Fund
  AMG
GW&K Municipal
Bond Fund
  AMG
GW&K Municipal
Enhanced

Yield Fund

Investment Income:

                                                           

Interest income

          $7,606,020               $603,390               $362,160               $11,325,697               $4,978,051    

Securities lending income

          40,494               4,621               5,381                                

Total investment income

          7,646,514               608,011               367,541               11,325,697               4,978,051    

Expenses:

                                                           

Investment advisory and management fees

          743,117               79,253               38,059               1,241,930               717,684    

Administrative fees

          484,642               39,626               14,638               898,905               239,228    

Distribution fees - Class N

                        15,497                             19,400               6,468    

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

          463,829                             9,154               9,855               3,881    

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

          68,781               11,857               3,049               295,755               78,419    

Professional fees

          44,630               28,441               21,253               49,671               26,983    

Custodian fees

          39,175               10,748               8,240               47,881               18,827    

Reports to shareholders

          36,207               2,197               2,988               15,864               3,827    

Registration fees

          31,847               19,866               12,559               46,577               22,727    

Trustee fees and expenses

          22,978               1,796               666               41,955               11,463    

Transfer agent fees

          19,778               1,718               636               18,910               5,325    

Interest expense

                        427                                              

Miscellaneous

          12,891               2,242               1,261               20,058               6,482    

Total expenses before offsets

          1,967,875               213,668               112,503               2,706,761               1,141,314    

Expense reimbursements

          (45,958 )               (59,073 )               (42,718 )               (344,234 )               (111,561 )    

Net expenses

          1,921,917               154,595               69,785               2,362,527               1,029,753    
                                                           

Net investment income

          5,724,597               453,416               297,756               8,963,170               3,948,298    

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

                                                           

Net realized loss on investments

          (10,484,826 )               (1,240,442 )               (243,457 )               (4,642,158 )               (5,908,626 )    

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

          (76,074,670 )               (5,641,097 )               (2,175,101 )               (125,608,853 )               (57,945,223 )    

Net realized and unrealized loss

          (86,559,496 )               (6,881,539 )               (2,418,558 )               (130,251,011 )               (63,853,849 )    
                                                           

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

          $(80,834,899 )               $(6,428,123 )               $(2,120,802 )               $(121,287,841 )               $(59,905,551 )    

 

 

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

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   Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

    AMG GW&K
ESG Bond Fund
  AMG
GW&K Enhanced
Core Bond ESG Fund
  AMG
GW&K High
Income Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

           

Net investment income

    $5,724,597       $16,869,717           $453,416       $812,613           $297,756       $437,039      

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (10,484,826     81,364,988       (1,240,442     874,010       (243,457     151,347  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (76,074,670 )        (112,045,135     (5,641,097 )        (2,321,289     (2,175,101 )        89,236  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (80,834,899     (13,810,430     (6,428,123     (634,666     (2,120,802     677,622  

Distributions to Shareholders:

           

From net investment income and/or realized gain on investments:

           

Class N

    (3,248,161     (53,132,625     (96,081     (211,642     (115,045     (232,178

Class I

    (2,662,373     (51,380,355     (237,467     (426,487     (204,694     (312,124

Class Z

                (114,765     (186,240            

From paid-in capital:

           

Class N

                      (12,304            

Class I

                      (24,795            

Class Z

                      (10,828            

Total distributions to shareholders

    (5,910,534     (104,512,980     (448,313     (872,296     (319,739     (544,302

Capital Share Transactions:1

           

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    (97,787,972     (228,559,947     (2,225,730     7,211,314       (774,652     10,888,534  
           

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (184,533,405     (346,883,357     (9,102,166     5,704,352       (3,215,193     11,021,854  

Net Assets:

           

Beginning of period

    754,938,322       1,101,821,679       60,849,934       55,145,582       21,323,712       10,301,858  

End of period

    $570,404,917       $754,938,322       $51,747,768       $60,849,934       $18,108,519       $21,323,712  

 

1

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

34


  

    

   Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

    AMG
GW&K Municipal
Bond Fund
    AMG
GW&K Municipal
Enhanced Yield Fund
 
    June 30, 2022     December 31, 2021     June 30, 2022     December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

Net investment income

    $8,963,170       $17,736,073       $3,948,298       $8,074,327      

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (4,642,158     11,510,796       (5,908,626     5,033,099  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (125,608,853     (24,090,355     (57,945,223     727,146  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (121,287,841     5,156,514       (59,905,551     13,834,572  

Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Class N

    (90,332     (320,461     (30,794     (239,124

Class I

    (8,816,692     (27,948,470     (3,883,318     (12,853,713

Class Z

                (1,547     (4,817

Total distributions to shareholders

    (8,907,024     (28,268,931     (3,915,659     (13,097,654

Capital Share Transactions:1

       

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    (134,252,288     66,362,378       (46,843,198     55,209,790  
       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (264,447,153     43,249,961       (110,664,408     55,946,708  

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of period

    1,349,070,139       1,305,820,178       384,530,462       328,583,754  

End of period

    $1,084,622,986       $1,349,070,139       $273,866,054       $384,530,462  

 

1 

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

35


  

     AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $24.88       $28.12       $27.14       $25.49       $26.97       $26.24

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income2,3

      0.19       0.44       0.90       0.94       0.84       0.91

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (3.04 )       (0.83 )       1.03       1.85       (1.33 )       0.85

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (2.85 )       (0.39 )       1.93       2.79       (0.49 )       1.76

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.20 )       (0.47 )       (0.88 )       (0.98 )       (0.80 )       (0.87 )

Net realized gain on investments

            (2.38 )       (0.07 )       (0.16 )       (0.19 )       (0.16 )

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.20 )       (2.85 )       (0.95 )       (1.14 )       (0.99 )       (1.03 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $21.83       $24.88       $28.12       $27.14       $25.49       $26.97

Total Return3,4

      (11.48 )%5       (1.29 )%       7.34 %       11.10 %       (1.82 )%       6.77 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.68 %6       0.69 %7       0.71 %       0.72 %8       0.98 %7       0.99 %7

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

      0.68 %6       0.69 %7       0.72 %       0.73 %8       0.98 %7       0.99 %7

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

      1.69 %6       1.71 %       3.31 %       3.53 %       3.19 %       3.38 %

Portfolio turnover

      14 %5       186 %       25 %       20 %       9 %       4 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $334,862       $427,818       $555,124       $618,381       $715,468       $971,359
                                                             

 

 

    

36


  

    AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class I   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $24.89       $28.13       $27.14       $25.49       $26.97       $26.24

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income2,3

      0.22       0.50       0.95       0.99       0.86       0.94

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (3.05 )       (0.83 )       1.05       1.85       (1.32 )       0.85

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (2.83 )       (0.33 )       2.00       2.84       (0.46 )       1.79

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.23 )       (0.53 )       (0.94 )       (1.03 )       (0.83 )       (0.90 )

Net realized gain on investments

            (2.38 )       (0.07 )       (0.16 )       (0.19 )       (0.16 )

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.23 )       (2.91 )       (1.01 )       (1.19 )       (1.02 )       (1.06 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $21.83       $24.89       $28.13       $27.14       $25.49       $26.97

Total Return3,4

      (11.43 )%5       (1.05 )%       7.57 %       11.32 %       (1.72 )%       6.87 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.48 %6       0.49 %7       0.50 %       0.52 %8       0.88 %7       0.89 %7

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

      0.48 %6       0.49 %7       0.51 %       0.53 %8       0.88 %7       0.89 %7

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

      1.89 %6       1.91 %       3.52 %       3.73 %       3.29 %       3.48 %

Portfolio turnover

      14 %5       186 %       25 %       20 %       9 %       4 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $235,542       $327,121       $546,698       $605,353       $1,094,820       $1,027,477
                                                             

 

1 

Effective February 27, 2017, Class S shares were renamed Class N shares.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5 

Not annualized.

 

6 

Annualized.

 

7 

Ratio includes recapture of reimbursed fees from prior years amounting to less than 0.01%, 0.04% and 0.07% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively

 

8 

Includes 0.01% of extraordinary expense related to legal expense in support of an investment held in the portfolio.

 

9 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

    

37


  

    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.61       $10.90       $10.15       $9.43       $9.81       $9.67

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income1,2

      0.08       0.14       0.20       0.24       0.23       0.21

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.30 )       (0.28 )       0.75       0.73       (0.38 )       0.15

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.22 )       (0.14 )       0.95       0.97       (0.15 )       0.36

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.08 )       (0.14 )       (0.20 )       (0.25 )       (0.23 )       (0.22 )

Paid in capital

            (0.01 )                        

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.08 )       (0.15 )       (0.20 )       (0.25 )       (0.23 )       (0.22 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $9.31       $10.61       $10.90       $10.15       $9.43       $9.81

Total Return2,3

      (11.56 )%4       (1.26 )%       9.41 %       10.35 %       (1.48 )%       3.76 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.73 %5       0.73 %       0.73 %       0.73 %       0.73 %       0.75 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      0.95 %5       0.93 %       1.06 %       1.16 %       0.99 %       1.04 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      1.57 %5       1.32 %       1.86 %       2.43 %       2.45 %       2.19 %

Portfolio turnover

      38 %4       86 %       101 %       71 %       26 %       39 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $11,392       $13,736       $15,794       $14,779       $12,884       $16,027
                                                             

 

 

    

38


  

    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class I   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20177

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.65       $10.94       $10.19       $9.47       $9.85       $9.70

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income1,2

      0.09       0.16       0.22       0.26       0.25       0.23

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.31 )       (0.28 )       0.75       0.73       (0.38 )       0.16

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.22 )       (0.12 )       0.97       0.99       (0.13 )       0.39

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.08 )       (0.16 )       (0.22 )       (0.27 )       (0.25 )       (0.24 )

Paid in capital

            (0.01 )                        

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.08 )       (0.17 )       (0.22 )       (0.27 )       (0.25 )       (0.24 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $9.35       $10.65       $10.94       $10.19       $9.47       $9.85

Total Return2,3

      (11.45 )%4       (1.07 )%       9.57 %       10.51 %       (1.27 )%       4.03 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.57 %5       0.56 %       0.55 %       0.55 %       0.54 %       0.61 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      0.79 %5       0.76 %       0.88 %       0.98 %       0.80 %       0.90 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      1.73 %5       1.49 %       2.04 %       2.62 %       2.64 %       2.32 %

Portfolio turnover

      38 %4       86 %       101 %       71 %       26 %       39 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $28,551       $33,402       $27,800       $8,502       $5,967       $6,864
                                                             

 

 

 

    

39


  

    AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class Z   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20177

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.65       $10.93       $10.18       $9.46       $9.84       $9.70

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income1,2

      0.09       0.17       0.22       0.27       0.26       0.24

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.31 )       (0.27 )       0.75       0.72       (0.38 )       0.15

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.22 )       (0.10 )       0.97       0.99       (0.12 )       0.39

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.09 )       (0.17 )       (0.22 )       (0.27 )       (0.26 )       (0.25 )

Paid in capital

            (0.01 )                        

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.09 )       (0.18 )       (0.22 )       (0.27 )       (0.26 )       (0.25 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $9.34       $10.65       $10.93       $10.18       $9.46       $9.84

Total Return2,3

      (11.50 )%4       (0.92 )%       9.65 %       10.59 %       (1.23 )%       4.01 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.48 %5       0.48 %       0.48 %       0.48 %       0.48 %       0.50 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      0.70 %5       0.68 %       0.81 %       0.91 %       0.74 %       0.79 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      1.82 %5       1.57 %       2.11 %       2.72 %       2.70 %       2.43 %

Portfolio turnover

      38 %4       86 %       101 %       71 %       26 %       39 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $11,805       $13,712       $11,552       $10,080       $15,254       $21,271
                                                             

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

4 

Not annualized.

 

5 

Annualized.

 

6 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

7 

Effective February 27, 2017, Class I shares were renamed Class Z and Class S shares were renamed Class I.

 

 

 

    

40


  

    AMG GW&K High Income Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $22.46       $22.23       $21.52       $20.04       $21.06       $19.05

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

Net investment income2,3

      0.31       0.53       0.51       0.57       0.69       0.75

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (2.63 )       0.28       2.09       0.98       (1.57 )       1.26

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (2.32 )       0.81       2.60       1.55       (0.88 )       2.01

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

Net investment income

      (0.33 )       (0.53 )       (0.48 )       (0.07 )       (0.14 )      

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.05 )       (1.41 )                  

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.33 )       (0.58 )       (1.89 )       (0.07 )       (0.14 )      

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $19.81       $22.46       $22.23       $21.52       $20.04       $21.06

Total Return3,4

      (10.39 )%5       3.67 %       12.16 %       7.67 %       (4.18 )%       10.55 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.84 %6       0.84 %       0.89 %       0.89 %       0.89 %       0.89 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

      1.28 %6       1.37 %       1.70 %       1.87 %       1.52 %       1.39 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

      2.93 %6       2.36 %       2.28 %       2.70 %       3.34 %       3.71 %

Portfolio turnover

      21 %5       97 %       157 %       52 %       60 %       55 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $6,655       $8,157       $10,302       $9,638       $10,365       $14,074
                                                             

 

 

 

    

41


  

    AMG GW&K High Income Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

         For the fiscal
     For the six   period ended
     months ended   December 31,
     June 30, 2022    
  Class I    (unaudited)   20218

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $22.45       $22.27

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

        

Net investment income2,3

       0.33       0.46

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.63 )       0.35

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.30 )       0.81

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

        

Net investment income

       (0.35 )       (0.58 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (0.05 )

Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.35 )       (0.63 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $19.80       $22.45

Total Return3,4

       (10.31 )%5       3.68 %5

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.64 %6       0.64 %6

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

       1.08 %6       1.17 %6

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

       3.13 %6       2.56 %6

Portfolio turnover

       21 %5       97 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $11,454       $13,166
                      

 

1 

Effective February 27, 2017, Class S was renamed Class N.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5 

Not annualized.

 

6 

Annualized.

 

7 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

8 

Commencement of operations was on March 15, 2021.

 

 

 

    

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
 
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $12.24       $12.45       $12.12       $11.48       $11.60       $11.25       
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       
 

Net investment income1,2

      0.07       0.13       0.15       0.19       0.17       0.15       
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.20 )       (0.11 )       0.33       0.64       (0.11 )       0.36       
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.13 )       0.02       0.48       0.83       0.06       0.51       
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       
 

Net investment income

      (0.07 )       (0.13 )       (0.15 )       (0.19 )       (0.18 )       (0.15)      
 

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.10 )                   (0.00 )3       (0.01)      
 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.07 )       (0.23 )       (0.15 )       (0.19 )       (0.18 )       (0.16)      
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $11.04       $12.24       $12.45       $12.12       $11.48       $11.60       
 

Total Return2,4

      (9.26 )%5       0.10 %       4.31 %       7.29 %       0.54 %       4.58%    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.72 %6       0.71 %       0.71 %       0.71 %       0.71 %       0.71%    
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

      0.78 %6       0.76 %       0.77 %       0.78 %       0.77 %       0.78%    
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      1.17 %6       1.01 %       1.25 %       1.59 %       1.53 %       1.31%    
 

Portfolio turnover

      11 %5       24 %       17 %       18 %       35 %       27%    
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $13,201       $17,112       $18,153       $18,711       $17,445       $29,513       
                                                             

 

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
 
  Class I   (unaudited)     2021     2020     2019   2018   20178  
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $12.31       $12.52       $12.18       $11.54       $11.66       $11.31       
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       
 

Net investment income1,2

      0.09       0.17       0.19       0.23       0.21       0.19       
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.21 )       (0.11 )       0.34       0.64       (0.12 )       0.36       
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.12 )       0.06       0.53       0.87       0.09       0.55       
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       
 

Net investment income

      (0.09 )       (0.17 )       (0.19 )       (0.23 )       (0.21 )       (0.19)      
 

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.10 )                   (0.00 )3       (0.01)      
 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.09 )       (0.27 )       (0.19 )       (0.23 )       (0.21 )       (0.20)      
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $11.10       $12.31       $12.52       $12.18       $11.54       $11.66       
 

Total Return2,4

      (9.14 )%5       0.43 %       4.70 %       7.58 %       0.87 %       4.90%    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.39 %6       0.39 %       0.39 %       0.39 %       0.39 %       0.37%    
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

      0.45 %6       0.44 %       0.45 %       0.46 %       0.45 %       0.45%    
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      1.50 %6       1.33 %       1.57 %       1.91 %       1.85 %       1.64%    
 

Portfolio turnover

      11 %5       24 %       17 %       18 %       35 %       27%    
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $1,071,422       $1,331,958       $1,287,667       $1,014,514       $940,553       $1,045,399       
                                                             

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3 

Less than $(0.005) per share.

 

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5 

Not annualized.

 

6 

Annualized.

 

7 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

8 

Effective June 23, 2017, Class S shares were converted to Class I shares.

 

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
 
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018     2017  
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.74       $10.69       $10.42       $9.69       $10.02       $9.40       
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       
 

Net investment income1,2

      0.10       0.20       0.23       0.26       0.27       0.26       
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.90 )       0.18       0.37       0.78       (0.33 )       0.62       
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.80 )       0.38       0.60       1.04       (0.06 )       0.88       
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       
 

Net investment income

      (0.09 )       (0.19 )       (0.21 )       (0.25 )       (0.15 )       (0.26)      
 

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.14 )       (0.12 )       (0.06 )             —       
 

Paid in capital

                              (0.12 )       —       
 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.09 )       (0.33 )       (0.33 )       (0.31 )       (0.27 )       (0.26)      
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $8.85       $10.74       $10.69       $10.42       $9.69       $10.02       
 

Total Return2,3

      (16.81 )%4       3.59 %       5.95 %       10.92 %       (0.55 )%       9.51%    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.99 %5       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       0.99 %       1.01%    
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      1.06 %5       1.05 %       1.07 %       1.08 %       1.08 %       1.11%    
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      2.13 %5       1.85 %       2.17 %       2.56 %       2.79 %       2.67%    
 

Portfolio turnover

      28 %4       61 %       81 %       40 %       89 %       67%    
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $2,878       $14,923       $5,015       $5,722       $7,283       $8,828       
                                                             

 

 

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
 
  Class I   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20177
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $10.43       $10.40       $10.15       $9.45       $10.01       $9.40       
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       
 

Net investment income1,2

      0.12       0.23       0.25       0.29       0.31       0.30       
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (1.84 )       0.17       0.37       0.76       (0.32 )       0.61       
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (1.72 )       0.40       0.62       1.05       (0.01 )       0.91       
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       
 

Net investment income

      (0.12 )       (0.23 )       (0.25 )       (0.29 )       (0.31 )       (0.30)      
 

Net realized gain on investments

            (0.14 )       (0.12 )       (0.06 )             —       
 

Paid in capital

                              (0.24 )       —       
 

Total distributions to shareholders

      (0.12 )       (0.37 )       (0.37 )       (0.35 )       (0.55 )       (0.30)      
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $8.59       $10.43       $10.40       $10.15       $9.45       $10.01       
 

Total Return2,3

      (16.59 )%4       3.94 %       6.31 %       11.28 %       (0.07 )%       9.79%    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      0.64 %5       0.64 %       0.64 %       0.64 %       0.64 %       0.64%    
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

      0.71 %5       0.70 %       0.72 %       0.73 %       0.73 %       0.74%    
 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

      2.48 %5       2.20 %       2.52 %       2.91 %       3.14 %       3.05%    
 

Portfolio turnover

      28 %4       61 %       81 %       40 %       89 %       67%    
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $270,875       $369,473       $323,439       $273,228       $203,867       $226,638       
                                                             

 

 

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
 Class Z    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20178

 Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $ 10.43     $ 10.40     $ 10.15     $ 9.44     $ 10.01     $ 9.49

 Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

 Net investment income1,2

       0.12       0.24       0.26       0.30       0.31       0.25

 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (1.84 )       0.17       0.37       0.76       (0.32 )       0.52

 Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (1.72 )       0.41       0.63       1.06       (0.01 )       0.77

 Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

 Net investment income

       (0.12 )       (0.24 )       (0.26 )       (0.29 )       (0.32 )       (0.25 )

 Net realized gain on investments

             (0.14 )       (0.12 )       (0.06 )            

 Paid in capital

                               (0.24 )      

 Total distributions to shareholders

       (0.12 )       (0.38 )       (0.38 )       (0.35 )       (0.56 )       (0.25 )

 Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $ 8.59     $ 10.43     $ 10.40     $ 10.15     $ 9.44     $ 10.01

 Total Return2,3

       (16.57 )%4       3.99 %       6.37 %       11.45 %       (0.09 )%       8.23 %4

 Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.59 %5       0.59 %       0.59 %       0.59 %       0.59 %       0.59 %5

 Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets6

       0.66 %5       0.65 %       0.67 %       0.68 %       0.68 %       0.69 %5

 Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

       2.53 %5       2.25 %       2.57 %       2.96 %       3.19 %       3.07 %5

 Portfolio turnover

       28 %4       61 %       81 %       40 %       89 %       67 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 112     $ 135     $ 130     $ 120     $ 108     $ 108

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

4 

Not annualized.

 

5 

Annualized.

 

6 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

7 

Effective June 23, 2017, Class S shares were converted to Class I shares.

 

8 

Commencement of operations was February 27, 2017.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds, AMG Funds II and AMG Funds III are open-end management investment companies, organized as Massachusetts business trusts, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trusts consist of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report are AMG Funds: AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund (“Municipal Bond”), AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund (“Municipal Enhanced”), AMG Funds II: AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund (“Enhanced Core Bond ESG”) and AMG Funds III: AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund (“ESG Bond”) and AMG GW&K High Income Fund (“High Income”), each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”.

Each Fund offers different classes of shares. All Funds offer Class N shares and Class I shares; and Municipal Enhanced and Enhanced Core Bond ESG offer Class Z shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Funds and thus Fund performance.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity exceeding 60 days are valued at the evaluated bid price provided by an authorized pricing service or, if an evaluated price is not available, by reference to other securities which are considered comparable in credit rating, interest rate, due date and other features (generally referred to as “matrix pricing”) or other similar pricing methodologies. Investments in certain mortgage-backed and stripped mortgage-backed securities, convertible securities, derivatives and other debt securities not traded on an organized securities market are valued on the basis of valuations provided by dealers or by a pricing service which uses information with respect to transactions in such securities and various relationships between such securities and yield to maturity in determining value.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of

amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Funds’ portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Boards of Trustees of the Trusts. Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Boards. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Boards, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Boards to make fair value determinations. Each Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Boards’ valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trusts’ securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that a Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Boards will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Funds, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Funds that the security represents at each quarter end.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

 

 

 

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Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trusts and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund.

d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from net investment income, if any, will normally be declared and paid monthly by the Funds. Fund distributions resulting from realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. Permanent differences are primarily due to the equalization utilized and net operating losses. Temporary differences are primarily due to wash sales loss deferrals and premium amortization on callable bonds.

At June 30, 2022, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The approximate cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

  Fund    Cost      Appreciation      Depreciation     Net Depreciation  

ESG Bond

     $653,091,370        $1,776,448        $(72,126,330     $(70,349,882

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     57,511,399        425        (5,164,415     (5,163,990

High Income

     21,642,947        55,699        (2,152,414     (2,096,715

Municipal Bond

     1,212,797,121        1,777,405        (74,295,339     (72,517,934

Municipal Enhanced

     308,219,170        1,028,175        (33,758,235     (32,730,060

e. FEDERAL TAXES

Each Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, each Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of December 31, 2021, Enhanced Core Bond ESG had capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

 

  Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     $1,145,095        $1,383,565        $2,528,660      

As of December 31, 2021, ESG Bond, High Income, Municipal Bond and Municipal Enhanced had no accumulated net realized capital loss carryovers from securities transactions for federal income tax purposes. Should the Funds incur net capital losses for the year ending December 31, 2022, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains, for an unlimited time period.

 

 

 

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g. CAPITAL STOCK

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the capital stock transactions by class for the Funds were as follows:

 

    ESG Bond   Enhanced Core Bond ESG
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    241,551       $5,644,805       1,452,937       $38,053,195       78,816       $792,295       286,260       $3,068,578  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    139,714       3,201,668       2,051,404       51,918,933       8,099       78,774       17,561       187,784  

  Shares redeemed

    (2,235,398     (52,124,918     (6,049,606     (156,764,465     (157,978     (1,556,063     (459,141     (4,905,575
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net decrease

    (1,854,133     $(43,278,445     (2,545,265     $(66,792,337     (71,063     $(684,994     (155,320     $(1,649,213
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    847,204       $19,536,416       3,132,524       $82,409,399       1,230,228       $11,968,193       1,729,710       $18,560,256  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    111,284       2,553,552       1,959,229       49,642,039       23,413       228,615       40,944       439,321  

  Shares redeemed

    (3,314,960     (76,599,495     (11,383,287     (293,819,048     (1,334,178     (13,542,784     (1,177,158     (12,618,347
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (2,356,472     $(54,509,527     (6,291,534     $(161,767,610     (80,537     $(1,345,976     593,496       $6,381,230  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

                            120,632       $1,229,807       442,744       $4,753,770  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                            11,470       112,017       17,832       191,235  

  Shares redeemed

                            (156,427     (1,536,584     (229,602     (2,465,708
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

                            (24,325     $(194,760     230,974       $2,479,297  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    High Income   Municipal Bond
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    10,626       $225,697       111,205       $2,494,229       318,601       $3,673,648       698,892       $8,650,727  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    5,269       110,929       9,973       224,451       7,028       79,653       23,744       292,232  

  Shares redeemed

    (43,179     (921,421     (221,405     (4,977,229     (527,826     (5,946,626     (782,262     (9,674,017
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net decrease

    (27,284     $(584,795     (100,227     $(2,258,549     (202,197     $(2,193,325     (59,626     $(731,058
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:1

               

  Shares sold

    56,569       $1,185,612       605,743       $13,584,553       38,054,676       $432,247,355       33,594,124       $418,621,329  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

    9,732       204,694       13,885       312,124       616,493       7,030,156       1,809,529       22,408,701  

  Shares redeemed

    (74,315     (1,580,163     (33,112     (749,594     (50,361,365     (571,336,474     (30,023,803     (373,936,594
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (8,014     $(189,857     586,516       $13,147,083       (11,690,196     $(132,058,963     5,379,850       $67,093,436  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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     Municipal Enhanced
     June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

        

  Shares sold

     559,751       $5,297,427       3,442,311       $37,047,081  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     2,225       21,010       15,958       172,953  

  Shares redeemed

     (1,626,715     (16,232,212     (2,537,721     (27,497,613)  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

     (1,064,739     $(10,913,775     920,548       $9,722,421  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

        

  Shares sold

     4,935,551       $45,684,540       10,001,279       $105,402,142  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     218,605       2,017,436       631,256       6,610,515  

  Shares redeemed

     (9,038,271     (83,632,946     (6,312,309     (66,530,105)  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

     (3,884,115     $(35,930,970     4,320,226       $45,482,552  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

        

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     168       $1,547       461       $4,817  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase

     168       $1,547       461       $4,817  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 

Commencement of operations was March 15, 2021 for Class I of High Income.

 

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into third-party and bilateral repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Funds participate on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Funds’ custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2022, the market value of Repurchase Agreements outstanding for ESG Bond, Enhanced Core Bond ESG, High Income, Municipal Bond Fund and Municipal Enhanced Yield were $39,722,095, $3,133,691, $2,247,805, $28,400,000 and $6,450,000, respectively.

i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. Dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated into U.S. Dollars based upon current foreign exchange

rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. Dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

The Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

j. SECURITIES TRANSACTED ON A WHEN ISSUED BASIS

The Funds may enter into To-Be-Announced (“TBA”) sale commitments to hedge their portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities they own under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. During the time a TBA sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities, with the same counterparty, or an offsetting TBA purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are held as “cover” for the transaction. Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities according to the procedures described under “Valuation of Investments,” in Footnote 1a above.

Each TBA contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the TBA sale commitment is

 

 

 

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closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment with the same broker, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the unit price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

k. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS AND WHEN-ISSUED SECURITIES

The Funds may enter into securities transactions on a delayed delivery or when issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. During the time a delayed delivery sell is outstanding, the contract is marked to market daily and equivalent deliverable securities are held for the transaction. The value of the securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are identified as such in each Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund’s identify securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Delayed delivery or when-issued securities that have been purchased from and sold to different brokers are reflected as an investment in securities and a forward sale commitment in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does offset the receivable and payable for delayed delivery investments purchased and sold on TBA commitments. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

For each of the Funds, the Trusts have entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Funds and is responsible for the Funds’ overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisers for the Funds (subject to the Boards approval) and monitors each subadviser’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. Each Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by GW&K who serves pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in GW&K. Prior to March 19, 2021, ESG Bond’s investment portfolio was managed by Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Funds’ investment management fees were paid at the following annual rates of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets:

 

  ESG Bond

     0.23 %1 

  Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     0.30

  High Income

     0.39

  Municipal Bond

  

on first $25 million

     0.35

on next $25 million

     0.30

on next $50 million

     0.25

on balance over $100 million

     0.20

  Municipal Enhanced

     0.45

 

1 

Prior to June 12, 2021, the annual rate for the investment management fees for ESG Bond was 0.26% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2023, to waive management fees and/or pay or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts, and in connection with securities sold short), shareholder servicing fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) of ESG Bond, Enhanced Core Bond ESG, High Income, Municipal Bond, and Municipal Enhanced to the annual rate of 0.43%, 0.48%. 0.59%, 0.34%, and 0.59%, respectively, of each Fund’s average daily net assets (this annual rate or such other annual rate that may be in effect from time to time, the “Expense Cap”), subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances. Prior to June 12, 2021, ESG Bond expense limitation was 0.46%.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from a Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid, waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of a Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Boards, or in the event of a Fund’s liquidation unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of a Fund.

At June 30, 2022, the Funds’ expiration of reimbursements subject to recoupment is as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

   ESG Bond      Enhanced Core Bond ESG      High Income  

Less than 1 year

     $82,377        $149,252        $85,568  

  1-2 years

     36,901        122,320        77,004  

  2-3 years

     62,350        116,554        98,612  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total

     $181,628        $388,126        $261,184  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

  Expiration

  Period

   Municipal Bond      Municipal Enhanced  

  Less than 1 year

     $668,704        $233,459  

  1-2 years

     702,073        239,669  

  2-3 years

     719,839        230,876  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total

     $2,090,616        $704,004  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

 

 

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The Trusts, on behalf of the Funds, have entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Funds’ administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Funds’ operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund. Each Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Funds are distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for each Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

The Trusts have adopted a distribution and service plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the Class N shares, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of the applicable rules of FINRA regarding asset-based sales charges. Pursuant to the Plan, Enhanced Core Bond ESG, Municipal Bond and Municipal Enhanced may make payments to the Distributor for its expenditures in financing any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of each Fund’s Class N shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders of that class. The Plan authorized payments to the Distributor up to 0.25% annually of Enhanced Core Bond ESG, Municipal Bond and Municipal Enhanced average daily net assets attributable to the Class N shares. The portion of payments made under the plan by Class N shares of Enhanced Core Bond ESG, Municipal Bond and Municipal Enhanced for shareholder servicing may not exceed an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of each Fund’s shares of that class owned by clients of such broker, dealer or financial intermediary.

For each of Class N and Class I shares of ESG Bond, High Income, Municipal Bond, Municipal Enhanced, and for Enhanced Core Bond ESG’s Class I shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include payments to financial intermediaries, such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Class N and Class I shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of each Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
     Actual    
Amount    
Incurred    
 

  ESG Bond

     

  Class N

     0.25%        0.25%      

  Class I

     0.05%        0.05%      
  Fund    Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
     Actual    
Amount    
Incurred    
 

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     

  Class I

     0.10%        0.09%      

  High Income

     

  Class N

     0.25%        0.25%      

  Class I

     0.05%        0.05%      

  Municipal Bond

     

  Class N

     0.15%        0.13%      

  Class I

     0.05%        0.05%      

  Municipal Enhanced

     

  Class N

     0.15%        0.15%      

  Class I

     0.05%        0.05%      

The Boards provide supervision of the affairs of the Trusts and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trusts who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Boards and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits certain eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Boards, and the Boards monitor the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned and interest paid on interfund loans are included on the Statement of Operations as interest income and interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2022, the Funds had no interfund loans outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the interfund loan program during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as follows:

 

  Fund    Average
Lent
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Earned
     Average
Interest Rate
 

ESG Bond

     $8,489,204        2        $1,111        2.388%  

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     709,783        7        229        1.683%  

Municipal Bond

     7,587,361        16        6,483        1.949%  

Municipal Enhanced

     7,887,664        4        804        0.930%  
  Fund    Average
Borrowed
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Paid
     Average
Interest Rate
 

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     $3,295,838        5        $427        0.945%  
 

 

 

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3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

     Long Term Securities
  Fund      Purchases    Sales

  ESG Bond

   $27,649,944    $131,704,040

  Enhanced Core Bond ESG

       8,583,499       12,456,031

  High Income

       3,985,431         4,765,747

  Municipal Bond

   134,929,579    188,509,387

  Municipal Enhanced

     92,362,767    139,406,117

Purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:

 

     U.S. Government Obligations
  Fund      Purchases    Sales

  ESG Bond

   $61,370,903    $63,155,473

  Enhanced Core Bond ESG

     11,112,867        8,464,605

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Funds participate in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM and cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at June 30, 2022, were as follows:

  Fund    Securities
Loaned
    Cash
Collateral
Received
    Securities
Collateral
Received
    Total
 Collateral
 Received
 

  ESG Bond

  $ 24,789,642     $ 17,122,095     $ 8,660,023     $ 25,782,118    

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

    1,543,220       1,133,691       465,254       1,598,945    

  High Income

    2,054,787       1,697,805       444,903       2,142,708    

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at June 30, 2022:

 

  Fund  

Collateral

Type

 

Coupon

Range

  Maturity
Date Range

  ESG Bond

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.010%-4.750%   10/31/22-05/15/52  

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.010%-4.750%   10/31/22-05/15/52  

  High Income

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.010%-4.625%   01/15/23-05/15/51  

5. FOREIGN SECURITIES

Certain Funds invest in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity. The Fund’s investments in emerging market countries are exposed to additional risks. The Fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting companies in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries generally have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level and the Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trusts. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against a Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds had no prior claims or losses and expect the risks of loss to be remote.

7. RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH YIELD SECURITIES

Investing in high yield securities involves greater risks and considerations not typically associated with U.S. Government and other high quality/investment grade securities. High yield securities are generally below investment grade securities and do not have an established retail secondary market. Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the issuer’s ability to repay principal and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations and could cause the securities to become less liquid.

 

 

 

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8. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into master netting agreements with their counterparties for the securities lending program and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.

The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open Repurchase Agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2022:

 

            Gross Amount Not Offset in the              
            Statement of Assets and Liabilities              
  Fund    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
    

Offset

Amount

  

Net

Asset

Balance

    

Collateral

Received

    

Net

Amount

                                

 

ESG Bond

 

              

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc.

     $4,066,700                 $4,066,700              $4,066,700           

MUFG Securities America, Inc.

     4,066,698                 4,066,698              4,066,698           

National Bank Financial

     4,066,698                 4,066,698              4,066,698           

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     2,582,749                 2,582,749              2,582,749           

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

     2,339,250                 2,339,250              2,339,250           

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     22,600,000                 22,600,000              22,600,000           
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Total

     $39,722,095                         —                    $39,722,095                $39,722,095                          —             
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Enhanced Core Bond ESG

 

              

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

     $133,691                 $133,691              $133,691           

National Bank Financial

     1,000,000                 1,000,000              1,000,000           

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     2,000,000                 2,000,000              2,000,000           
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Total

     $3,133,691                 $3,133,691              $3,133,691           
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

High Income

 

              

National Bank Financial

     $1,000,000                 $1,000,000              $1,000,000           

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     697,805                 697,805              697,805           

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     550,000                 550,000              550,000           
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Total

     $2,247,805                 $2,247,805              $2,247,805           
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

Municipal Bond

 

              

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     $28,400,000                 $28,400,000              $28,400,000           

 

Municipal Enhanced

 

              

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     $6,450,000                 $6,450,000              $6,450,000           

 

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Funds’ financial statements which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund, AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund, AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund, AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund, and AMG GW&K High Income Fund: Approval of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements on June 22, 2022

 

At an in-person meeting held on June 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of each of AMG Funds, AMG Funds II, and AMG Funds III (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trusts (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) and AMG Funds for each of AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund and AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund, and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016; the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Investment Manager and AMG Funds II for AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund, and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto, Amendment No. 2 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 3 thereto dated October 1, 2016; and the Fund Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Investment Manager and AMG Funds III for AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund and AMG GW&K High Income Fund, and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Management Agreements”); and (ii) the Subadvisory Agreements, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting (collectively, the “Subadvisory Agreements”), with the Subadviser for each of AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund, AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund, AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund, AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund, and AMG GW&K High Income Fund (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management Agreements and the Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to each Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense

     

information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for each Fund (each, a “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for each Fund (each, a “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements and Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

 

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES.

 

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Management Agreements and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadviser of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreements and supervising the Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by the Subadviser of its obligations to each Fund, including without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of the Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to each Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board

   

regarding the investment performance of the Subadviser and other information regarding the Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadviser responsible for performing the Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person, telephonic or videoconference diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trusts in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of each Subadvisory Agreement and annual consideration of each Subadvisory Agreement thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadviser or the replacement of the Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, the Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreements and applicable law. The Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreements and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.

 

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing each Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and the Subadviser’s brokerage policies

 

 

 

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and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for each Fund, including the information set forth in each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under each Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadviser’s risk management processes.

 

PERFORMANCE.

 

The Board considered each Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark, considered the gross performance of each Fund other than AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund as compared to the Subadviser’s relevant performance composite that utilizes a similar investment strategy and approach, and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both a Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as the Subadviser’s Investment Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources, and attention to monitoring the Subadviser’s performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with the management of the Funds’ subadviser during the period regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has the earliest inception date and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, below, above, and at, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, below, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond BAA Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s more recent underperformance relative to the Peer Group and the Fund Benchmark and the fact that Class I shares of the Fund outperformed the Peer Group median for the 5-year period. The Trustees concluded that the

      

Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, below, below, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg 10-Year Municipal Bond Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and its more recent underperformance relative to the Peer Group. The Trustees also noted that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top third relative to its Peer Group for the 10-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund with that inception date) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, above, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s more recent underperformance and its longer-term outperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark. The Trustees also noted that Class Z shares of the Fund ranked in the top quartile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period and in the top third relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s investment strategy was changed in 2019. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date and the largest amount of assets of all

      

the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, below, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s outperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and the fact that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 10-year period. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s subadviser, investment strategy, and Fund Benchmark changed effective March 19, 2021, and that the performance information prior to that date reflected that of the Fund’s prior subadviser and investment strategy. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K High Income Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, above, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. High Yield 1-5 Year Ba Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, noting that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s subadviser, investment strategy, and Fund Benchmark changed effective December 4, 2020, and that the performance information prior to that date reflected that of the Fund’s prior subadviser and investment strategy. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES; FUND EXPENSES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE.

 

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager at the June 22, 2022 and prior meetings setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager

 

 

 

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to a Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Funds, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to each Fund. The Trustees also noted payments are made from the Subadviser to the Investment Manager, and other payments are made from the Investment Manager to the Subadviser. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset levels of the Funds, and the impact on profitability of both the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Funds.

 

In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under each Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with each Fund, the Trustees noted the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under each Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as each Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadviser, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to the Subadviser of providing subadvisory services to each Fund and the resulting profitability from these relationships. The Trustees noted that, because the Subadviser is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of the Subadviser’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory

      

fee. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services the Subadviser provides in performing its functions under each Subadvisory Agreement. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Subadviser is reasonable and that the Subadviser is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.59%. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Municipal Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both lower than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.34%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

      

With respect to AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.48%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K ESG Bond Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were lower and higher, respectively, than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.43%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and key competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K High Income Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both lower than the average for the Peer Group. The

 

 

 

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Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.59%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

*  *  *  *

       After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under each Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs. Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or       conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of each Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 22, 2022, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for each Fund.

 

 

 

 

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Funds Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

    

 

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

 

The AMG Funds Family of Funds (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by the Liquidity Rule. The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources, including access to the Funds’ credit facility. Under the Liquidity Rule, each liquidity classification category (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) is defined with respect to the time it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (or sell or dispose of the investment) in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) appointed AMG Funds, LLC (“AMGF”) as the Program administrator. AMGF formed a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”), which includes

      

members of various departments across AMGF, including Legal, Compliance, Mutual Fund Services, Investment Research and Product Analysis & Operations and, as needed, other representatives of AMGF and/or representatives of the subadvisers to the Funds. The LRMC meets on a periodic basis, no less frequently than monthly. The LRMC is responsible for the Program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the Program’s operation and effectiveness.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on March 17, 2022, the Board received a report from the LRMC regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).

 

The Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing a Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:

 

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed whether each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions is appropriate for an open-end fund structure. The LRMC also factored a Fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account.

      

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed historical net redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Funds maintain an in-kind redemption policy, which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests, when appropriate. The LRMC may also take into consideration a Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration, a Fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

 

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements:

 

The LRMC considered the terms of the credit facilities available to the Funds.

 

The report concluded that, based upon the review of the Program, using resources and methodologies that AMGF considers reasonable, AMGF believes that the Program and Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Policies and Procedures are adequate, effective, and reasonably designed to effectively manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information for more information regarding a Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in a Fund may be subject.

 

 

 

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AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

 

AMG Distributors, Inc.

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

SUBADVISER

 

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

222 Berkeley St.

Boston, MA 02116

 

CUSTODIAN

 

The Bank of New York Mellon

Mutual Funds Custody

6023 Airport Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

 

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

  

TRANSFER AGENT

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

Attn: AMG Funds

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

800.548.4539

 

TRUSTEES

 

Bruce B. Bingham

Kurt A. Keilhacker

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Victoria L. Sassine

Thomas R. Schneeweis

Garret W. Weston

  

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Current net asset values per share for each Fund are available on the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com.

 

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.

 

 

 

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BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

EQUITY FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman International Equity

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG Boston Common Global Impact

Boston Common Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc.

        

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

The Renaissance Group LLC

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road International Value Equity

AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select

AMG River Road Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small Cap Value

River Road Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth

AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

 

AMG Veritas Asia Pacific

AMG Veritas China

AMG Veritas Global Focus

AMG Veritas Global Real Return

Veritas Asset Management LLP

 

AMG Yacktman

AMG Yacktman Focused

AMG Yacktman Global

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities

Yacktman Asset Management LP

 

 

       

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman Core Plus Bond

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K ESG Bond

AMG GW&K High Income

AMG GW&K Municipal Bond

AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

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     AMG Funds
 
     June 30, 2022    
 
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     AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund
     Class N: GWETX            Class I: GWEIX       Class Z: GWEZX
 
     AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund
     Class N: SKSEX            Class I: SKSIX       Class Z: SKSZX
 
     AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund
     Class N: GWGVX            Class I: GWGIX            Class Z: GWGZX
 
     AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund
     Class N: MBEAX            Class I: MBESX            Class Z: MBEYX
 
        

 

 

 

 

               
 
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    Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 

      
     TABLE OF CONTENTS    PAGE  
   

 

 
 
   

ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

     2  
 
   

FUND PERFORMANCE

     3  
 
   

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

  
 
   

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

     5  
 
   

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

     9  
 
   

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund

     13  
 
   

AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

     16  
 
   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 
   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     23  
 
   

Balance sheets, net asset value (NAV) per share computations

and cumulative distributable earnings (loss)

  
 
   

Statement of Operations

     25  
 
   

Detail of sources of income, expenses, and realized and

unrealized gains (losses) during the fiscal period

  
 
   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     26  
 
   

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal periods

  
 
   

Financial Highlights

     28  
 
   

Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, income

and expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

  
 
   

Notes to Financial Statements

     40  
 
   

Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and

transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of

certain investment risks

  
 
    ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      49  
 
   

FUNDS LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

     52  
      

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 


  

    

    About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and

         

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

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

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

         

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

 

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

             
                   

 

  Six Months Ended

  June 30, 2022

 

Expense

Ratio for

the Period

  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
  Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
  Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

  Based on Actual Fund Return

  Class N

  1.30%   $1,000      $791   $5.77

  Class I

  0.95%   $1,000      $792   $4.22

  Class Z

  0.90%   $1,000      $792   $4.00

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  Class N

  1.30%   $1,000   $1,018   $6.51

  Class I

  0.95%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.76

  Class Z

  0.90%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.51

  

       

  AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

  Based on Actual Fund Return

  Class N

  1.15%   $1,000      $818   $5.18

  Class I

  0.95%   $1,000      $818   $4.28

  Class Z

  0.90%   $1,000      $819   $4.06

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  Class N

  1.15%   $1,000   $1,019   $5.76

  Class I

  0.95%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.76

  Class Z

  0.90%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.51
       

  AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund

  Based on Actual Fund Return

  Class N

  1.07%   $1,000      $787   $4.74

  Class I

  0.87%   $1,000      $788   $3.86

  Class Z

  0.82%   $1,000      $788   $3.63

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  Class N

  1.07%   $1,000   $1,019   $5.36

  Class I

  0.87%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.36

  Class Z

  0.82%   $1,000   $1,021   $4.11

  Six Months Ended

  June 30, 2022

 

Expense

Ratio for

the Period

  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
  Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
  Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Based on Actual Fund Return

Class N

  1.06%   $1,000      $795   $4.72

Class I

  0.91%   $1,000      $796   $4.05

Class Z

  0.81%   $1,000      $796   $3.61

Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

Class N

  1.06%   $1,000   $1,020   $5.31

Class I

  0.91%   $1,000   $1,020   $4.56

Class Z

  0.81%   $1,000   $1,021   $4.06

 

*

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), then divided by 365.

 

 

 

 

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    Fund Performance (unaudited)

     Periods ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the periods indicated for each Fund, as well as each Fund’s relative index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2022.

 

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

  AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

Class N

    (20.95 %)      (18.00 %)      6.78     10.41%       8.02%       12/10/96  

Class I

    (20.78 %)      (17.69 %)      7.15     10.84%       12.33%       07/27/09  

Class Z

    (20.79 %)      (17.66 %)      7.20           7.58%       02/24/17  
             

Russell 2000® Index18

    (23.43 %)      (25.20 %)      5.17     9.35%       7.67%        12/10/96  

  AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15

 

Class N

    (18.22 %)      (11.42 %)      4.55     9.98%       10.99%       04/23/87  

Class I

    (18.17 %)      (11.27 %)      4.72           4.58%       02/24/17  

Class Z

    (18.14 %)      (11.19 %)      4.80           4.65%       02/24/17  
             

Russell 2000® Value Index19

    (17.31 %)      (16.28 %)      4.89     9.05%              

  AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9

 

Class N

    (21.33 %)      (14.45 %)      9.23           9.09%       02/24/17  

Class I

    (21.25 %)      (14.25 %)      9.40           7.54%       06/30/15  

Class Z

    (21.22 %)      (14.23 %)      9.50           9.36%       02/24/17  
             

Russell 2500® Index20

    (21.81 %)      (21.00 %)      7.04     10.49%       7.16%        06/30/15  

  AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17

 

Class N

    (20.46 %)      (21.24 %)      3.51     6.12%       6.99%       01/02/97  

Class I

    (20.42 %)      (21.14 %)      3.66           6.13%       11/30/12  

Class Z

    (20.40 %)      (21.04 %)      3.77     6.38%       7.34%       01/02/97  
             

60% MSCI ACWI/40%

           

Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index 21, 22

    (17.54 %)      (15.28 %)      4.27     5.49%              

MSCI ACWI Index 21

    (20.18 %)      (15.75 %)      7.00     8.76%              

Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index22

    (13.91 %)      (15.25 %)      (0.55 %)      0.11%              
The performance data shown represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

 

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

 

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

 

 

                                                 

 

 

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

 

*

Not annualized

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2022. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2   From time to time, the Fund’s advisor has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

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     Periods ended June 30, 2022 (continued)

 

    

 

 

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

 

14  The Fund’s investments may not be allocated in the best performing asset classes.

 

15  As of December 4, 2020, the Fund’s subadvisor was changed to GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Prior to December 4, 2020, the Fund was known as the AMG Managers Skyline Special Equities Fund, and had different principal investment strategies and corresponding risks. Performance shown for periods prior to December 4, 2020 reflects the performance and investment strategies of the Fund’s previous subadvisor, Skyline Asset Management, L.P. The Fund’s past performance would have been different if the Fund were managed by the current subadvisor and strategy, and the Fund’s prior performance record might be less pertinent for investors considering whether to purchase shares of the Fund.

 

16  As of April 17, 2020, the Fund’s subadvisor was changed to GW&K Investment Management, LLC. Prior to April 17, 2020, the Fund was known as the AMG Chicago Equity Partners Balanced Fund, and had different principal investment strategies and corresponding risks. Performance shown for periods prior to April 17, 2020 reflects the performance and investment strategies of the Fund’s previous subadvisor, Chicago Equity Partners, LLC. The Fund’s past performance would have been different if the Fund were managed by the current subadvisor and strategy, and the Fund’s prior performance record might be less pertinent for investors considering whether to purchase shares of the Fund.

 

17  The Fund is subject to currency risk resulting from

         

fluctuations in exchange rates that may affect the total loss or gain on a non-U.S. Dollar investment when converted back to U.S. Dollars.

 

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

 

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

 

20  The Russell 2500® Index is composed of the 2,500 smallest stocks in the Russell 3000® Index and is widely regarded in the industry as the premier measure of small/mid cap stock performance. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 2500® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

21  The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is a free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries represented by the Index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

22  The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index provides a broad-based measure of the global investment-grade fixed income markets. The three major components of this index are the U.S. Aggregate, the Pan-European Aggregate, and the Asian-Pacific Aggregate Indices. The Index also includes Eurodollar

         

and Euro-Yen corporate bonds, Canadian government, agency and corporate securities, and USD investment grade 144A securities. Unlike the Fund, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

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

 

All MSCI data is provided “as is”. The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited. All holdings and sector/region allocations are subject to review and adjustment in accordance with the Portfolio’s investment strategy and may vary in the future, and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.

 

“Bloomberg®” and any Bloomberg index described herein are service marks of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services Limited (“BISL”), the administrator of the index (collectively, “Bloomberg”) and have been licensed for use for certain purposes by AMG Funds LLC. Bloomberg is not affiliated with AMG Funds LLC, and Bloomberg does not approve, endorse, review, or recommend the fund described herein. Bloomberg does not guarantee the timeliness, accurateness, or completeness of any data or information relating to such fund.

 

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

         

 

 

    

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

      June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Health Care

   21.3
 

Financials

   16.3
 

Industrials

   15.0
 

Consumer Discretionary

   12.1
 

Information Technology

   11.8
 

Materials

     5.0
 

Real Estate

     4.8
 

Energy

     4.5
 

Consumer Staples

     3.5
 

Utilities

     2.8
 

Short-Term Investments

     3.8
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     (0.9)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.

     2.1
 

Performance Food Group Co.

     2.1
 

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A

     1.8
 

SPX Corp.

     1.8
 

Matador Resources Co.

     1.8
 

RBC Bearings, Inc.

     1.8
 

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida

     1.7
 

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)

     1.7
 

Avient Corp.

     1.6
 

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     1.6
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   18.0
    

 

      

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

     Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

      June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 97.1%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 12.1%

 

  

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     71,573        $4,932,095  

Churchill Downs, Inc.

     47,889        9,172,180  

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.*

     143,980        2,868,082  

Five Below, Inc.*

     32,905        3,732,414  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     106,519        10,033,025  

Helen of Troy, Ltd.*

     28,072        4,559,174  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     35,228        9,681,007  

Oxford Industries, Inc.

     90,567        8,036,916  

Patrick Industries, Inc.

     78,291        4,058,606  

Revolve Group, Inc.*,1

     76,441        1,980,586  

Skyline Champion Corp.*

     145,703        6,909,236  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     146,277        10,707,476  

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     208,090        4,195,094  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        80,865,891  

Consumer Staples - 3.5%

     

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     230,052        9,204,380  

Performance Food Group Co.*,1

     302,057        13,888,581  

Total Consumer Staples

        23,092,961  

Energy - 4.5%

     

ChampionX Corp.

     142,301        2,824,675  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A1

     583,617        12,250,121  

Matador Resources Co.

     257,720        12,007,174  

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

     199,650        3,146,484  

Total Energy

        30,228,454  

Financials - 16.3%

     

Ameris Bancorp

     250,219        10,053,799  

AMERISAFE, Inc.

     110,060        5,724,221  

Cathay General Bancorp

     244,915        9,588,422  

Cohen & Steers, Inc.1

     120,954        7,691,465  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     156,809        7,435,883  

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     212,751        8,165,383  

Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

     120,152        9,483,597  

Independent Bank Corp.

     91,774        7,289,609  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     372,374        7,123,515  

Open Lending Corp., Class A*,1

     117,332        1,200,306  

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

     277,043        8,100,737  

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida

     344,596        11,385,452  

Stifel Financial Corp.

     162,976        9,129,916  

Veritex Holdings, Inc.

     213,375        6,243,353  

Total Financials

 

       

 

108,615,658

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Health Care - 21.3%

     

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     109,178        $2,326,583  

Artivion, Inc.*,1

     277,872        5,246,223  

AtriCure, Inc.*

     153,249        6,261,754  

Azenta, Inc.

     106,794        7,699,848  

Castle Biosciences, Inc.*

     94,615        2,076,799  

ChemoCentryx, Inc.*

     283,404        7,022,751  

Covetrus, Inc.*

     344,529        7,148,977  

CryoPort, Inc.*

     151,716        4,700,162  

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A*

     177,169        9,946,268  

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*,1

     317,960        13,990,240  

HealthEquity, Inc.*

     155,705        9,558,730  

ICU Medical, Inc.*,1

     35,346        5,810,529  

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*

     141,301        7,634,493  

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*

     103,415        5,902,928  

Medpace Holdings, Inc.*,1

     65,601        9,818,502  

Phreesia, Inc.*

     347,506        8,691,125  

Progyny, Inc.*

     175,990        5,112,510  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     352,846        10,204,306  

Syneos Health, Inc.*

     131,324        9,413,304  

Veracyte, Inc.*

     157,337        3,131,006  

Total Health Care

        141,697,038  

Industrials - 15.0%

     

Alamo Group, Inc.

     70,770        8,239,751  

Allegiant Travel Co.*

     54,496        6,162,953  

Heartland Express, Inc.

     178,628        2,484,716  

Helios Technologies, Inc.

     126,181        8,359,491  

ICF International, Inc.

     95,238        9,047,610  

ITT, Inc.

     71,650        4,817,746  

Primoris Services Corp.

     337,886        7,352,399  

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     63,248        11,697,718  

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)

     169,330        11,016,610  

The Shyft Group, Inc.

     227,236        4,224,317  

SPX Corp.*

     230,880        12,199,699  

Terex Corp.

     183,328        5,017,687  

UFP Industries, Inc.

     132,708        9,042,723  

Total Industrials

        99,663,420  

Information Technology - 11.8%

     

Cerence, Inc.*,1

     100,191        2,527,819  

The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (Canada)*

     134,409        8,341,422  

Endava PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)*

     34,749        3,067,294  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     217,133        10,009,831  

Novanta, Inc.*

 

    

 

78,090

 

 

 

    

 

9,469,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Information Technology - 11.8% (continued)

     

Paycor HCM, Inc.*,1

     242,102        $6,294,652  

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     43,512        7,589,363  

Rapid7, Inc.*

     124,561        8,320,675  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     60,536        8,488,358  

Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.*,1

     409,552        5,778,779  

Viavi Solutions, Inc.*

     653,625        8,647,459  

Total Information Technology

        78,535,626  

Materials - 5.0%

     

Avient Corp.

     268,430        10,758,674  

Balchem Corp.

     67,828        8,800,005  

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     144,706        8,876,266  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     111,347        4,604,199  

Total Materials

        33,039,144  

Real Estate - 4.8%

     

Agree Realty Corp., REIT

     118,822        8,570,631  

National Health Investors, Inc., REIT

     101,210        6,134,338  

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., REIT *

     115,403        8,774,090  

STAG Industrial, Inc., REIT

     276,103        8,526,061  

Total Real Estate

        32,005,120  

Utilities - 2.8%

     

IDACORP, Inc.

     76,501        8,102,986  

NorthWestern Corp.1

     175,899        10,365,728  

Total Utilities

        18,468,714  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $567,285,033)

        646,212,026  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 3.8%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.9%2

 

  

Bank of America Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,518,458 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.000% - 8.500%, 01/20/24 - 06/20/52, totaling $1,548,761)

 

    

 

$1,518,393

 

 

 

    

 

1,518,393

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $319,328 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $325,701)

     $319,315        $319,315  

Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,518,458 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 07/31/22 - 07/01/52, totaling $1,548,761)

     1,518,393        1,518,393  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $1,518,460 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $1,548,762)

     1,518,393        1,518,393  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,518,458 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $1,548,761)

     1,518,393        1,518,393  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

        6,392,887  

Repurchase Agreements - 2.9%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/2022 due 7/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $19,150,718 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.375%, 07/15/27, totaling $19,533,050)

     19,150,000        19,150,000  

Total Short-Term Investments

    (Cost $25,542,887)

 

 

     25,542,887  

Total Investments - 100.9%

 

  

(Cost $592,827,920)

        671,754,913  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.9)%

 

     (5,838,023

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

       

 

$665,916,890

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $38,111,959 or 5.7% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

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

ADR American Depositary Receipt

REIT Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

     $646,212,026                —                —        $646,212,026  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Joint Repurchase Agreements

             —        $6,392,887                —        6,392,887  

  Repurchase Agreements

             —        19,150,000                —        19,150,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

     $646,212,026        $25,542,887                —        $671,754,913  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Financials

   27.5  
 

Industrials

   14.4  
 

Real Estate

   10.8  
 

Consumer Discretionary

   10.1  
 

Health Care

   9.3
 

Energy

   5.3
 

Information Technology

   5.0
 

Utilities

   4.3
 

Materials

   4.2
 

Consumer Staples

   3.2
 

Communication Services

   2.7
 

Short-Term Investments

   4.3
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

   (1.1)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Independence Realty Trust, Inc.

   2.7
 

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

   2.3
 

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

   2.2
 

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

   2.1
 

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

   2.1
 

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A

   1.9
 

Central Garden & Pet Co.

   1.9
 

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.

   1.9
 

CACI International, Inc., Class A

   1.8
 

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

   1.8
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   20.7
  

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 96.8%

     

Communication Services - 2.7%

     

Gray Television, Inc.

     284,546        $4,805,982  

IMAX Corp. (Canada)*

     172,600        2,915,214  

Total Communication Services

        7,721,196  

Consumer Discretionary - 10.1%

     

Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.

     74,800        2,658,392  

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     76,132        5,246,256  

Callaway Golf Co.*

     170,734        3,482,974  

First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     152,077        2,192,950  

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.1

     35,779        6,075,274  

LCI Industries

     23,375        2,615,195  

Leslie’s, Inc.*

     176,800        2,683,824  

Noodles & Co.*

     389,069        1,828,624  

Signet Jewelers, Ltd.

     29,475        1,575,734  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        28,359,223  

Consumer Staples - 3.2%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     58,542        3,648,337  

Central Garden & Pet Co.*

     127,400        5,404,308  

Total Consumer Staples

        9,052,645  

Energy - 5.3%

     

Earthstone Energy, Inc.*,1

     215,698        2,944,278  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A1

     130,690        2,743,183  

Matador Resources Co.1

     74,436        3,467,973  

ProPetro Holding Corp.*

     293,269        2,932,690  

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Class A

     241,715        2,629,859  

Total Energy

        14,717,983  

Financials - 27.5%

     

Ameris Bancorp

     122,201        4,910,036  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     146,149        4,957,374  

Cathay General Bancorp

     94,247        3,689,770  

City Holding Co.1

     41,859        3,343,697  

Community Bank System, Inc.

     68,230        4,317,594  

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     81,120        3,366,480  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C

     38,535        3,762,943  

First Financial Bancorp1

     153,074        2,969,636  

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A

     143,720        5,477,169  

International Bancshares Corp.

     94,063        3,770,045  

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     62,677        1,553,136  

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     228,858        4,378,054  

Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.

     154,409        4,514,919  

Piper Sandler Cos.

     38,372        4,349,850  

PJT Partners, Inc., Class A

    

 

40,911

 

 

 

    

 

2,875,225

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     73,260        $6,369,224  

Stifel Financial Corp.

     69,610        3,899,552  

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.

     61,115        5,887,819  

WesBanco, Inc.

     77,353        2,452,864  

Total Financials

        76,845,387  

Health Care - 9.3%

     

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.*

     191,182        4,074,089  

Covetrus, Inc.*

     184,484        3,828,043  

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     57,944        4,094,323  

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     30,850        2,752,437  

SeaSpine Holdings Corp.*

     326,052        1,842,194  

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     129,521        3,745,747  

Tenet Healthcare Corp.*

     110,693        5,818,024  

Total Health Care

        26,154,857  

Industrials - 14.4%

     

Atkore, Inc.*

     33,771        2,803,331  

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

     18,200        5,128,396  

CBIZ, Inc.*

     111,759        4,465,890  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

     114,972        3,261,756  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     34,488        2,867,677  

Herc Holdings, Inc.

     22,000        1,983,300  

Hillenbrand, Inc.

     75,591        3,096,207  

ICF International, Inc.

     50,823        4,828,185  

Primoris Services Corp.

     138,470        3,013,107  

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     16,520        3,055,374  

Terex Corp.

     95,830        2,622,867  

UFP Industries, Inc.

     46,577        3,173,757  

Total Industrials

        40,299,847  

Information Technology - 5.0%

     

American Software, Inc., Class A

     240,628        3,888,548  

Power Integrations, Inc.

     52,150        3,911,772  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     20,452        2,867,779  

Viavi Solutions, Inc.*

     247,925        3,280,048  

Total Information Technology

        13,948,147  

Materials - 4.2%

     

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     48,551        2,978,118  

Orion Engineered Carbons, S.A. (Luxembourg)

     234,496        3,641,723  

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

     76,010        2,496,169  

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     61,053        2,692,437  

Total Materials

        11,808,447  

Real Estate - 10.8%

     

Agree Realty Corp., REIT

     55,550        4,006,821  

Four Corners Property Trust, Inc., REIT

    

 

170,003

 

 

 

    

 

4,520,380

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Real Estate - 10.8% (continued)

     

Getty Realty Corp., REIT

     140,277        $3,717,341  

Independence Realty Trust, Inc., REIT

     363,877        7,543,170  

Lexington Realty Trust, REIT

     196,434        2,109,701  

STAG Industrial, Inc., REIT

     106,570        3,290,882  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., REIT *

     253,375        1,842,036  

Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc., REIT *

     212,866        3,092,943  

Total Real Estate

        30,123,274  

Utilities - 4.3%

     

IDACORP, Inc.

     42,071        4,456,161  

NorthWestern Corp.1

     59,683        3,517,119  

Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.

     45,779        3,986,435  

Total Utilities

        11,959,715  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $260,072,564)

        270,990,721  
    

Principal
Amount

        

Short-Term Investments - 4.3%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 1.2%2

 

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $262,923 (collateralized by U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $268,170)

     $262,912        262,912  

MUFG Securities America, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,000,043 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 3.000% - 5.000%, 11/01/26 - 07/01/52, totaling $1,020,000)

    

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

    

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $1,000,044 (collateralized by U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $1,020,001)

     $1,000,000        $1,000,000  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,000,043 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $1,020,000)

     1,000,000        1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

     3,262,912  

Repurchase Agreements - 3.1%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $8,750,328 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.375%, 07/15/27, totaling $8,925,053)

     8,750,000        8,750,000  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $12,012,912)

        12,012,912  

Total Investments - 101.1%
(Cost $272,085,476)

        283,003,633  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (1.1)%

 

     (3,170,689 ) 

Net Assets - 100.0%

       

 

$279,832,944

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $14,963,170 or 5.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

2 

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

REIT  Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

11


  

    

    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

     $270,990,721                      $270,990,721  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Joint Repurchase Agreements

            $3,262,912               3,262,912  

  Repurchase Agreements

            8,750,000               8,750,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $270,990,721        $12,012,912               $283,003,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund
    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)
    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Health Care

   16.7
 

Industrials

   16.2
 

Information Technology

   14.1
 

Consumer Discretionary

   13.1
 

Financials

   11.4
 

Real Estate

     6.7
 

Materials

     5.8
 

Energy

     4.5
 

Consumer Staples

     4.5
 

Utilities

     2.3
 

Short-Term Investments

     2.6
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     2.1

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

     2.6
 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

     2.2
 

Manhattan Associates, Inc.

     1.8
 

RBC Bearings, Inc.

     1.8
 

Catalent, Inc.

     1.8
 

Western Alliance Bancorp.

     1.7
 

Voya Financial, Inc.

     1.7
 

Horizon Therapeutics PLC

     1.7
 

Sun Communities, Inc.

     1.7
 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland)

     1.6
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   18.6
  

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 95.3%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 13.1%

     

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.*

     44,059        $3,723,867  

Burlington Stores, Inc.*

     36,229        4,935,477  

Carter’s, Inc.1

     47,497        3,347,589  

Cavco Industries, Inc.*

     32,380        6,346,156  

Dorman Products, Inc.*

     70,689        7,755,290  

Five Below, Inc.*

     49,921        5,662,539  

Gentherm, Inc.*

     80,264        5,009,276  

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.*

     38,395        3,616,425  

Krispy Kreme Inc.

     173,615        2,361,164  

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     31,858        8,754,897  

Nordstrom, Inc.

     145,484        3,074,077  

Polaris, Inc.1

     73,271        7,274,345  

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     95,161        6,965,785  

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     15,328        3,342,270  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        72,169,157  

Consumer Staples - 4.5%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     198,311        12,358,741  

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     41,491        5,343,211  

Performance Food Group Co.*

     152,357        7,005,375  

Total Consumer Staples

        24,707,327  

Energy - 4.5%

     

ChampionX Corp.

     118,916        2,360,483  

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

     120,629        14,614,203  

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A

     247,121        5,187,070  

ProPetro Holding Corp.*

     266,483        2,664,830  

Total Energy

        24,826,586  

Financials - 11.4%

     

Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     63,669        2,264,706  

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.

     176,711        5,994,037  

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

     94,710        4,491,148  

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

     37,192        8,540,771  

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

     118,551        8,572,423  

Piper Sandler Cos.

     56,211        6,372,079  

Signature Bank

     44,780        8,025,024  

Voya Financial, Inc.1

     156,822        9,335,613  

Western Alliance Bancorp.

     134,298        9,481,439  

Total Financials

        63,077,240  

Health Care - 16.7%

     

Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.*

     111,072        7,511,799  

Azenta, Inc.

     54,766        3,948,629  

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A*

    

 

10,992

 

 

 

    

 

5,441,040

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Catalent, Inc.*

     90,411        $9,700,196  

Globus Medical, Inc., Class A*

     86,771        4,871,324  

Hologic, Inc.*

     72,208        5,004,014  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

     116,816        9,317,244  

Integer Holdings Corp.*

     74,234        5,245,375  

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC (Ireland)*

     57,442        8,961,527  

Molina Healthcare, Inc.*

     23,152        6,473,531  

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     89,734        8,747,270  

STERIS PLC

     30,333        6,253,148  

Syneos Health, Inc.*

     103,884        7,446,405  

Vericel Corp.*,1

     122,462        3,083,593  

Total Health Care

        92,005,095  

Industrials - 16.2%

     

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

     88,383        7,986,288  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

     137,603        3,903,797  

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

     78,793        6,551,638  

Exponent, Inc.

     62,331        5,701,417  

Federal Signal Corp.

     171,496        6,105,258  

Gates Industrial Corp. PLC*

     651,767        7,045,601  

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     98,030        3,798,662  

Hexcel Corp.

     106,345        5,562,907  

Ingersoll Rand, Inc.

     168,157        7,076,046  

Nordson Corp.

     42,283        8,559,770  

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     52,882        9,780,526  

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. (Canada)

     103,814        6,754,139  

Schneider National, Inc., Class B

     157,149        3,516,995  

The Toro Co.

     93,416        7,079,999  

Total Industrials

        89,423,043  

Information Technology - 14.1%

     

Cerence, Inc.*,1

     92,690        2,338,569  

Cognex Corp.

     113,339        4,819,174  

Entegris, Inc.

     89,874        8,280,092  

Gartner, Inc.*

     31,339        7,578,710  

Globant SA (Uruguay)*

     31,595        5,497,530  

HubSpot, Inc.*

     14,185        4,264,720  

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

     87,280        10,002,288  

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     40,841        7,123,487  

Power Integrations, Inc.

     88,682        6,652,037  

Rapid7, Inc.*

     103,956        6,944,261  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

     48,027        6,734,346  

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*

     24,478        7,195,308  

Total Information Technology

       

 

77,430,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Materials - 5.8%

 

  

AptarGroup, Inc.

     51,988        $5,365,682  

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     61,173        6,725,360  

Element Solutions, Inc.

     488,908        8,702,562  

Quaker Chemical Corp.1

     34,024        5,087,268  

RPM International, Inc.

     79,406        6,250,840  

Total Materials

        32,131,712  

Real Estate - 6.7%

     

Agree Realty Corp., REIT

     61,525        4,437,798  

Easterly Government Properties, Inc., REIT

     301,042        5,731,840  

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., REIT

     250,788        3,721,694  

Physicians Realty Trust, REIT

     322,082        5,620,331  

PS Business Parks, Inc., Class A, REIT

     25,235        4,722,730  

Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., REIT *

     447,118        3,250,548  

Sun Communities, Inc., REIT

     57,484        9,160,650  

Total Real Estate

        36,645,591  

Utilities - 2.3%

     

IDACORP, Inc.

     67,838        7,185,401  

Portland General Electric Co.

     114,099        5,514,405  

Total Utilities

        12,699,806  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $521,875,404)

       

 

525,116,079

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Short-Term Investments - 2.6%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.0%#,2

 

  

HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.480% total to be received $1,990 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 11/15/23 - 08/15/51, totaling $2,030)

     $1,990        $1,990  

Repurchase Agreements - 2.6%

 

  

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $14,350,538 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 2.25%, 08/15/46, totaling $14,637,002)

     14,350,000        14,350,000  

Total Short-Term Investments

 

  

(Cost $14,351,990)

 

     14,351,990  

Total Investments - 97.9%

 

  

(Cost $536,227,394)

 

     539,468,069  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 2.1%

 

     11,511,315  

Net Assets - 100.0%

 

    

 

$550,979,384

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

#

Less than 0.05%.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $23,840,157 or 4.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

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

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

     $525,116,079                      $525,116,079  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            $1,990               1,990  

Repurchase Agreements

            14,350,000               14,350,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investments in Securities

     $525,116,079        $14,351,990               $539,468,069  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Consumer Discretionary

    17.7 
 

Information Technology

    16.2 
 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

     15.7 
 

Industrials

    13.0 
 

Health Care

    11.4 
 

Financials

    11.1 
 

Foreign Government Obligations

      9.6 
 

Communication Services

      5.2 
 

Energy

      4.3 
 

Utilities

      3.0 
 

Real Estate

      2.8 
 

Municipal Bonds

      1.3 
 

Short-Term Investments

      7.0 
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

   (18.3)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     4.3
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A

     3.0
 

AIA Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     2.9
 

STERIS PLC

     2.9
 

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (China)

     2.8
 

American Tower Corp.

     2.7
 

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (China)

     2.6
 

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     2.6
 

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     2.6
 

Microsoft Corp.

     2.5
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   28.9
    

 

      
 

 

    Rating    % of Market Value1
 

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

   42.5
 

Aaa/AAA

   13.4
 

Aa/AA

   17.0
 

A

     2.8
 

Baa/BBB

   15.8
 

Ba/BB

     8.5

 

1 

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

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

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

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

 

 

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 74.5%

     

Communication Services - 5.2%

     

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     708        $1,542,916  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd. (China)

     24,800        1,122,576  

Total Communication Services

        2,665,492  

Consumer Discretionary - 17.7%

     

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. (China)*

     102,500        1,462,203  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     9,610        1,020,678  

Huazhu Group, Ltd., ADR (China)

     31,190        1,188,339  

JD.com, Inc., Class A (China)

     1,280        41,245  

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (France)

     1,421        870,900  

MakeMyTrip, Ltd. (India)*

     44,931        1,153,828  

Moncler SpA (Italy)1

     19,450        838,023  

Trip.com Group, Ltd. (China)*

     42,600        1,178,761  

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (China)

     27,700        1,358,996  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        9,112,973  

Energy - 4.3%

     

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     18,700        1,004,878  

Hess Corp.

     11,290        1,196,063  

Total Energy

        2,200,941  

Financials - 8.7%

     

AIA Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     135,100        1,476,179  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     20,900        1,320,462  

Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A1

     12,125        553,749  

HDFC Bank, Ltd., ADR (India)

     20,110        1,105,246  

Total Financials

        4,455,636  

Health Care - 11.4%

     

Avantor, Inc.*

     40,670        1,264,837  

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.*

     2,577        903,831  

STERIS PLC

     7,160        1,476,034  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     4,281        2,198,850  

Total Health Care

        5,843,552  

Industrials - 5.6%

     

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     13,070        949,927  

MISUMI Group, Inc. (Japan)

     47,800        1,009,511  

Union Pacific Corp.

     4,420        942,698  

Total Industrials

        2,902,136  

Information Technology - 16.2%

     

Adyen, N.V. (Netherlands)*,1,2

     801        1,155,949  

Black Knight, Inc.*

     17,710        1,158,057  

Halma PLC (United Kingdom)

     40,762        1,000,794  

Infineon Technologies AG (Germany)

     47,530        1,156,192  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

    

 

3,720

 

 

 

    

 

1,173,586

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Microsoft Corp.

     4,990        $1,281,582  

PayPal Holdings, Inc.*

     7,035        491,324  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR (Taiwan)

     11,010        900,068  

Total Information Technology

        8,317,552  

Real Estate - 2.8%

     

American Tower Corp., REIT

     5,535        1,414,691  

Utilities - 2.6%

     

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     17,120        1,326,115  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $34,183,852)

        38,239,088  
    

Principal
Amount

        

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 10.2%

     

Financials - 2.4%

     

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC/AerCap Global Aviation Trust (Ireland)
1.650%, 10/29/24

     $280,000        258,533  

Aircastle, Ltd. (Bermuda)
5.250%, 08/11/252

     96,000        92,687  

Bank of America Corp.
MTN, (4.330% to 03/15/49 then 3 month LIBOR + 1.520%), 4.330%, 03/15/503,4

     60,000        53,883  

Citigroup, Inc.
(3.875% to 02/18/26 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.417%), 3.875%, 02/18/263,4,5

     115,000        95,450  

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co.
6.125%, 03/09/281

     93,000        96,903  

Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank, EMTN (Germany)
1.750%, 01/14/271

     220,000        206,818  

MetLife, Inc.
Series G, (3.850% to 09/15/25 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.576%), 3.850%, 09/15/253,4,5

     198,000        176,310  

SBA Communications Corp.
3.875%, 02/15/27

     67,000        61,157  

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.875%, 11/15/28

     75,000        78,864  

Truist Financial Corp.
Series N, (4.800% to 09/01/24 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 3.003%), 4.800%, 09/01/241,3,4,5

     151,000        135,130  

Total Financials

        1,255,735  

Industrials - 7.4%

     

AECOM
5.125%, 03/15/27

     66,000        62,370  

Alcoa Nederland Holding, B.V. (Netherlands)
4.125%, 03/31/292

    

 

200,000

 

 

 

    

 

178,828

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Industrials - 7.4% (continued)

     

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc.
4.375%, 04/15/38

     $117,000        $107,305  

ArcelorMittal, S.A. (Luxembourg)
4.250%, 07/16/291

     94,000        89,238  

Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC/Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC
3.250%, 09/01/281,2

     200,000        170,714  

AT&T, Inc.
4.300%, 12/15/42

     94,000        81,942  

Ball Corp.
4.875%, 03/15/26

     81,000        79,684  

The Boeing Co.
5.805%, 05/01/50

     62,000        56,945  

Centene Corp.
2.500%, 03/01/31

     51,000        40,482  

3.375%, 02/15/30

     59,000        50,035  

CF Industries, Inc.
5.375%, 03/15/44

     92,000        85,755  

Cisco Systems, Inc.
5.500%, 01/15/40

     68,000        74,161  

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.
3.500%, 05/01/262

     78,000        71,760  

Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. V
4.250%, 09/30/261

     64,000        59,040  

CVS Health Corp.
5.125%, 07/20/45

     83,000        79,947  

Dell, Inc.
7.100%, 04/15/281

     85,000        92,440  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.
7.375%, 01/15/261

     95,000        94,853  

Ford Motor Co.
6.625%, 10/01/28

     70,000        69,038  

HB Fuller Co.
4.250%, 10/15/28

     89,000        74,676  

HCA, Inc.
3.500%, 09/01/30

     79,000        67,206  

KB Home
4.000%, 06/15/311

     63,000        48,589  

Kraft Heinz Foods Co.
4.375%, 06/01/46

     106,000        88,341  

Lamar Media Corp.
3.750%, 02/15/28

     84,000        74,569  

MDC Holdings, Inc.
2.500%, 01/15/31

     97,000        71,598  

MEG Energy Corp. (Canada)
5.875%, 02/01/292

     82,000        74,896  

Meritor, Inc.
6.250%, 06/01/252

    

 

91,000

 

 

 

    

 

93,326

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Microsoft Corp.
2.525%, 06/01/50

     $80,000        $58,922  

Murphy Oil USA, Inc.
5.625%, 05/01/27

     67,000        65,660  

Nestle Holdings, Inc.
1.000%, 09/15/271,2

     275,000        240,739  

Newell Brands, Inc.
4.450%, 04/01/266

     74,000        70,486  

NuStar Logistics LP
5.750%, 10/01/25

     100,000        93,500  

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
5.500%, 12/01/25

     109,000        107,365  

Pernod Ricard International Finance LLC
1.250%, 04/01/282

     250,000        210,909  

Silgan Holdings, Inc.
4.125%, 02/01/28

     69,000        61,874  

SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea)
2.375%, 01/19/312

     200,000        157,518  

Smith & Nephew PLC (United Kingdom)
2.032%, 10/14/30

     172,000        136,858  

Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III, B.V. (Netherlands)
3.150%, 10/01/261

     84,000        68,880  

Travel + Leisure Co.
5.650%, 04/01/246

     71,000        69,758  

United Rentals North America, Inc.
3.875%, 02/15/311

     71,000        59,895  

Verizon Communications, Inc.
3.875%, 02/08/29

     74,000        71,594  

Walmart, Inc.
4.050%, 06/29/48

     60,000        58,644  

Western Digital Corp.
4.750%, 02/15/26

     73,000        69,650  

Yum! Brands, Inc.
3.625%, 03/15/31

     73,000        61,320  

Total Industrials

        3,801,310  

Utilities - 0.4%

     

Dominion Energy, Inc.

     

Series B, (4.650% to 12/15/24 then U.S. Treasury Yield Curve CMT 5 year + 2.993%), 4.650%, 12/15/243,4,5

     151,000        134,185  

Northern States Power Co.
2.900%, 03/01/50

     73,000        54,871  

Total Utilities

        189,056  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes

     

(Cost $6,085,882)

        5,246,101  

Municipal Bonds - 1.3%

     

California State General Obligation, School Improvements
7.550%, 04/01/39

    

 

110,000

 

 

 

    

 

149,213

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Municipal Bonds - 1.3% (continued)

     

JobsOhio Beverage System
Series B, 4.532%, 01/01/35

     $195,000        $200,165  

Los Angeles Unified School District, School Improvements
5.750%, 07/01/34

     140,000        155,531  

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Series C,
5.754%, 12/15/28

     175,000        183,315  

Total Municipal Bonds

     

(Cost $789,984)

        688,224  

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations - 15.7%

 

  

Fannie Mae - 5.0%

     

FNMA
2.000%, 05/01/36

     63,242        59,293  

3.000%, 01/01/38

     110,508        106,511  

3.500%, 01/01/48

     124,438        121,678  

4.000%, 11/01/44 to 11/01/50

     914,997        916,856  

4.500%, 02/01/49 to 09/01/49

     705,897        718,503  

5.000%, 08/01/49 to 08/01/50

     599,739        622,912  

5.500%, 02/01/37

     5,403        5,713  

Total Fannie Mae

        2,551,466  

Freddie Mac - 1.1%

     

FHLMC Gold Pool
3.500%, 05/01/44

     597,834        588,041  

U.S. Treasury Obligations - 9.6%

     

U.S. Treasury Bonds
1.875%, 02/15/51

     684,000        513,080  

2.250%, 05/15/41

     318,000        265,356  

3.000%, 11/15/44

     235,000        217,770  

3.125%, 05/15/48

     463,000        448,079  

3.500%, 02/15/39

     574,000        599,628  

5.000%, 05/15/37

     687,000        849,331  

U.S. Treasury Notes
1.500%, 02/15/30

     573,000        514,670  

1.875%, 02/15/32

     1,041,000        943,081  

2.250%, 02/15/27

     574,000        553,439  

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations

        4,904,434  

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

 

  

(Cost $9,135,613)

        8,043,941  

Foreign Government Obligations - 9.6%

 

  

African Development Bank
(Côte d’Ivoire) Series GDIF
0.875%, 03/23/26

     375,000        345,008  

Agence Francaise de Developpement EPIC (France)
0.625%, 01/22/26

     200,000        182,489  

Asian Development Bank (Philippines)
1.750%, 09/19/29

     225,000        203,693  

BNG Bank, N.V. (Netherlands)
0.875%, 05/18/262

    

 

200,000

 

 

 

    

 

182,912

 

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

China Government Bond (China)
Series INBK
2.880%, 11/05/237

     $6,210,000        $936,688  

European Investment Bank (Luxembourg)
0.625%, 10/21/27

     192,000        168,353  

Finland Government International Bond (Finland)
0.875%, 05/20/302

     200,000        167,338  

Inter-American Development Bank
4.375%, 01/24/44

     310,000        342,009  

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development Series GDIF
3.125%, 11/20/25

     360,000        360,037  

International Finance Corp.
2.125%, 04/07/26

     220,000        211,798  

Japan Finance Organization for Municipalities (Japan)
1.000%, 05/21/252

     300,000        280,598  

Kingdom of Belgium Government International Bond (Belgium)
1.000%, 05/28/30

     200,000        168,229  

Kommunalbanken A.S. (Norway)
1.125%, 10/26/262

     200,000        183,123  

The Korea Development Bank (South Korea)
0.500%, 10/27/23

     299,000        288,287  

1.375%, 04/25/27

     200,000        180,224  

Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden, N.V. (Netherlands)
0.875%, 06/15/26

     300,000        273,353  

Philippine Government International Bond (Philippines)
1.648%, 06/10/311

     200,000        160,184  

Province of Ontario Canada (Canada)
1.050%, 05/21/271

     181,000        162,133  

Province of Quebec Canada (Canada)
1.350%, 05/28/30

     163,000        138,330  

Total Foreign Government Obligations

     

(Cost $5,390,267)

        4,934,786  

Short-Term Investments - 7.0%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 4.4%8

 

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $235,304 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $240,000)

     235,294        235,294  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $1,000,044 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $1,020,001)

    

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

    

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 4.4%8 (continued)

 

  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,000,043 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $1,020,000)

     $1,000,000        $1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

     2,235,294  

Repurchase Agreements - 2.6%

     

Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 06/30/2022 due 07/01/2022, 1.35% total to be received $1,350,051 (collateralized by a U.S. Treasury, 0.375%, 07/15/27, totaling $1,377,050)

     1,350,000        1,350,000  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $3,585,294)

       

 

3,585,294

 

 

 

             

    

Value

 

Total Investments - 118.3%

     

(Cost $59,170,892)

      $ 60,737,434  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (18.3)%

        (9,382,999

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $

 

51,354,435

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $2,728,331 or 5.3% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $3,261,297 or 6.4% of net assets.

 

3 

Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2022. Rate will reset at a future date.

 

4 

Variable rate security. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of June 30, 2022. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.

 

5 

Perpetuity Bond. The date shown represents the next call date.

6

Step Bond: A debt instrument with either deferred interest payments or an interest rate that resets at specific times during its term.

 

7

Principal amount stated in Chinese Yuan (CNY).

 

8

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

ADR   American Depositary Receipt
CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury
EMTN   European Medium Term Note
EPIC   Établissement Public à caractère Industriel ou Commercial
FHLMC   Freddie Mac
FNMA   Fannie Mae
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate
MTN   Medium-Term Note
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust
 

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

  Investments in Securities

           

  Common Stocks

           

  Consumer Discretionary

     $3,362,845        $5,750,128               $9,112,973  

  Information Technology

     5,004,617        3,312,935               8,317,552  

  Health Care

     5,843,552                      5,843,552  

  Financials

     2,979,457        1,476,179               4,455,636  

  Industrials

     1,892,625        1,009,511               2,902,136  

  Communication Services

     1,542,916        1,122,576               2,665,492  

  Energy

     2,200,941                      2,200,941  

  Real Estate

     1,414,691                      1,414,691  

  Utilities

     1,326,115                      1,326,115  

  Corporate Bonds and Notes

            5,246,101               5,246,101  

  Municipal Bonds

            688,224               688,224  

  U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

            8,043,941               8,043,941  

  Foreign Government Obligations

            4,934,786               4,934,786  

  Short-Term Investments

           

  Joint Repurchase Agreements

            2,235,294               2,235,294  

  Repurchase Agreements

            1,350,000               1,350,000  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total Investments in Securities

     $25,567,759        $35,169,675               $60,737,434  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

   

All corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, U.S. government and agency obligations, and foreign government obligations held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds, U.S. government and agency obligations and foreign government obligations by major industry or agency classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

  1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund

Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

  Country      % of Long-Term  
Investments

Belgium

       0.3

Bermuda

       0.2

Canada

       2.4

China

     12.8

Côte d’Ivoire

       0.6

Finland

       0.3

France

       1.8

Germany

       2.4

Hong Kong

       2.6

India

       3.9

Ireland

       0.4

Italy

       1.5

Japan

       2.3

Luxembourg

       0.4

Netherlands

       3.3

Norway

       0.3

Philippines

       0.6

South Korea

       1.1

Taiwan

       1.6

United Kingdom

       2.0

United States

     59.2
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

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

22


        
    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
   

June 30, 2022

 

 

    

 

 

     AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Core Fund
   AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Value Fund
   AMG
GW&K Small/Mid
Cap Fund
   AMG
GW&K Global
Allocation Fund

Assets:

                   

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $38,111,959, $14,963,170, $23,840,157, and $2,728,331, respectively)

       $671,754,913        $283,003,633        $539,468,069        $60,737,434

Cash

       982,835        441,893        756,327        32,485

Foreign currency2

                            652,637

Receivable for investments sold

              974,068        13,573,094        1,137,190

Dividend and interest receivables

       383,175        309,550        213,973        221,125

Securities lending income receivable

       6,206        2,745        3,202        870

Receivable for Fund shares sold

       168,993        25,312        7,425,495        2,783

Receivable from affiliate

              8,324        1,917        8,842

Prepaid expenses and other assets

       37,945        26,533        34,221        24,540

Total assets

       673,334,067        284,792,058        561,476,298        62,817,906

Liabilities:

                   

Payable upon return of securities loaned

       6,392,887        3,262,912        1,990        2,235,294

Payable for investments purchased

       221,822        1,272,737        9,901,396       

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

       239,011        127,936        174,051        9,124,647

Accrued expenses:

                   

Investment advisory and management fees

       392,439        170,724        282,797        38,534

Administrative fees

       83,978        36,584        68,419        9,634

Distribution fees

       1,752               11,211        5,557

Shareholder service fees

       19,089        39,689        10,658        4,019

Other

       66,199        48,532        46,392        45,786

Total liabilities

       7,417,177        4,959,114        10,496,914        11,463,471

    

                   

Net Assets

       $665,916,890        $279,832,944        $550,979,384        $51,354,435

1 Investments at cost

       $592,827,920        $272,085,476        $536,227,394        $59,170,892

2 Foreign currency at cost

                            $656,065

 

 

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

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

 

    

 

 

     AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Core Fund
   AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Value Fund
   AMG
GW&K Small/Mid
Cap Fund
   AMG
GW&K Global
Allocation Fund

Net Assets Represent:

                   

Paid-in capital

       $584,615,025        $260,630,881        $528,727,705        $40,181,394

Total distributable earnings

       81,301,865        19,202,063        22,251,679        11,173,041

Net Assets

       $665,916,890        $279,832,944        $550,979,384        $51,354,435

Class N:

                   

Net Assets

       $8,278,393        $165,025,042        $52,533,727        $26,851,078

Shares outstanding

       316,060        6,531,181        3,499,603        1,731,720

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

       $26.19        $25.27        $15.01        $15.51

Class I:

                   

Net Assets

       $426,827,333        $86,953,142        $255,580,933        $22,345,983

Shares outstanding

       15,840,019        3,441,668        16,948,578        1,422,971

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

       $26.95        $25.26        $15.08        $15.70

Class Z:

                   

Net Assets

       $230,811,164        $27,854,760        $242,864,724        $2,157,374

Shares outstanding

       8,556,816        1,106,272        16,075,065        137,186

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

       $26.97        $25.18        $15.11        $15.73

 

 

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

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Statement of Operations (unaudited)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

    

 

 

     AMG   AMG   AMG   AMG
     GW&K Small Cap   GW&K Small Cap   GW&K Small/Mid   GW&K Global
     Core Fund   Value Fund   Cap Fund   Allocation Fund

Investment Income:

                

Dividend income

       $2,969,905       $2,750,071       $3,386,024       $378,724

Interest income

       21,424       4,807       15,912       323,335

Securities lending income

       25,037       11,677       17,288       4,301

Foreign withholding tax

       (11,948 )       (2,273 )       (11,641 )       (27,897 )

Total investment income

       3,004,418       2,764,282       3,407,583       678,463

Expenses:

                

Investment advisory and management fees

       2,431,492       1,137,256       1,757,186       297,926

Administrative fees

       521,034       243,698       425,126       74,481

Distribution fees - Class N

       11,814             75,446       39,752

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

       7,088       241,541            

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

       118,594       25,564       67,420       32,486

Professional fees

       31,913       25,342       29,733       22,834

Registration fees

       31,079       26,366       24,811       23,970

Custodian fees

       30,516       20,275       23,637       17,392

Trustee fees and expenses

       23,542       11,333       18,673       3,762

Transfer agent fees

       11,897       13,950       12,462       4,424

Reports to shareholders

       11,037       13,806       10,797       5,103

Interest expense

       804       96             4,380

Miscellaneous

       11,689       6,289       8,660       3,670

Repayment of prior reimbursements

       22,005             14,991      

Total expenses before offsets

       3,264,504       1,765,516       2,468,942       530,180

Expense reimbursements

             (36,128 )       (2,056 )       (51,361 )

Expense reductions

       (29,092 )       (17,296 )       (8,222 )      

Net expenses

       3,235,412       1,712,092       2,458,664       478,819

    

                

Net investment income (loss)

       (230,994 )       1,052,190       948,919       199,644

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

                

Net realized gain on investments

       6,199,136       5,680,537       12,089,474       5,456,304

Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions

                         (57,184 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

       (170,771,378 )       (71,262,698 )       (149,077,279 )       (30,694,412 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations

                         (6,812 )

Net realized and unrealized loss

       (164,572,242 )       (65,582,161 )       (136,987,805 )       (25,302,104 )

    

                

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

       $(164,803,236       $(64,529,971       $(136,038,886       $(25,102,460

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

 

    

 

 

    AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Core Fund
  AMG
GW&K Small Cap
Value Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $(230,994     $(629,013 )         $1,052,190       $1,232,848  

Net realized gain on investments

    6,199,136       49,419,834       5,680,537       38,956,174  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (170,771,378 )       79,668,547       (71,262,698 )       60,248,817  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (164,803,236     128,459,368       (64,529,971     100,437,839  

Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Class N

          (949,945           (28,587,718

Class I

          (46,514,091           (12,015,888

Class Z

          (15,991,224           (1,267,238 )    

Total distributions to shareholders

          (63,455,260           (41,870,844

Capital Share Transactions:1

       

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    73,265,118       87,562,396       (27,769,670     (23,573,512

    

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (91,538,118     152,566,504       (92,299,641     34,993,483  

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of period

    757,455,008       604,888,504       372,132,585       337,139,102  

End of period

    $665,916,890       $757,455,008       $279,832,944       $372,132,585  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

 

    

 

 

    AMG
GW&K Small/Mid
Cap Fund
  AMG
GW&K Global
Allocation Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $948,919       $(577,795)       $199,644       $(157,875

Net realized gain on investments

    12,089,474       32,735,934       5,399,120       8,621,655  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (149,077,279 )       63,516,205       (30,701,224     (4,403,764 )    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (136,038,886     95,674,344       (25,102,460 )       4,060,016  

Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Class N

          (3,691,812 )               (999,921

Class I

          (14,552,343           (2,220,592

Class Z

          (10,207,781           (78,887

Total distributions to shareholders

          (28,451,936           (3,299,400

Capital Share Transactions:1

       

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    123,706,925       225,319,643       (50,114,923     (27,205,033

    

       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (12,331,961     292,542,051       (75,217,383     (26,444,417

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of period

    563,311,345       270,769,294       126,571,818       153,016,235  

End of period

    $550,979,384       $563,311,345       $51,354,435       $126,571,818  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund
    Financial Highlights
   

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    

 

 

     For the six                                  
     months ended      For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                                  
  Class N    (unaudited)      2021      2020     2019     2018     2017  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $33.13            $29.97        $26.09       $21.03       $28.04       $24.57  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

              

Net investment loss1,2

     (0.06)            (0.15      (0.03     (0.04     (0.04     (0.06 )3 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (6.88)            6.34        4.64       6.47       (3.95     5.06  

Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (6.94)            6.19        4.61       6.43       (3.99     5.00  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                         

Net realized gain on investments

     —            (3.03      (0.73     (1.37     (3.02     (1.53

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $26.19              $33.13        $29.97       $26.09       $21.03       $28.04  

Total Return2,4

     (20.95)%5        21.01      17.73     30.66     (14.08 )%      20.32

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

     1.30%7,8        1.30 %8       1.29     1.29     1.28     1.32

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

     1.30%7,8        1.30 %8       1.30     1.31     1.28     1.33

Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets2

     (0.43)%7          (0.45 )%       (0.14 )%      (0.15 )%      (0.13 )%      (0.21 )% 

Portfolio turnover

     11%5            33      37     20     25     23

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $8,278              $11,278        $8,667       $10,239       $12,655       $24,989  
   

 

 

 

28


    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    

 

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   201710

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $34.02       $30.61       $26.57       $21.37       $28.42       $24.84

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       (0.01 )       (0.03 )       0.05       0.05       0.06       0.07 3 
             

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (7.06 )       6.47       4.76       6.58       (4.03 )       5.10

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (7.07 )       6.44       4.81       6.63       (3.97 )       5.17

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                   (0.04 )       (0.06 )       (0.06 )       (0.06 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (3.03 )       (0.73 )       (1.37 )       (3.02 )       (1.53 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (3.03 )       (0.77 )       (1.43 )       (3.08 )       (1.59 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $26.95       $34.02       $30.61       $26.57       $21.37       $28.42

Total Return2,4

       (20.78 )%       21.38 %       18.16 %       31.13 %       (13.83 )%       20.79 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

       0.95 %7,8       0.95 %8       0.94 %       0.94 %       0.95 %       0.95 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

       0.95 %7,8       0.95 %8       0.95 %       0.96 %       0.95 %       0.96 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       (0.08 )%7       (0.10 )%       0.21 %       0.20 %       0.20 %       0.24 %

Portfolio turnover

       11 %5       33 %       37 %       20 %       25 %       23 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $426,827         $546,326       $470,373       $331,703       $311,252       $403,309
   

 

 

29


    AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class Z    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   201711

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $34.05       $30.61       $26.57       $21.37       $28.42       $26.13

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       (0.00 )12       (0.02 )       0.07       0.06       0.07       0.14 3 
             

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (7.08 )       6.49       4.75       6.59       (4.03 )       3.75

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (7.08 )       6.47       4.82       6.65       (3.96 )       3.89

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                   (0.05 )       (0.08 )       (0.07 )       (0.07 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (3.03 )       (0.73 )       (1.37 )       (3.02 )       (1.53 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (3.03 )       (0.78 )       (1.45 )       (3.09 )       (1.60 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $26.97       $34.05       $30.61       $26.57       $21.37       $28.42

Total Return2,4

       (20.79 )%       21.48 %       18.21 %       31.13 %       (13.73 )%       14.87 %5

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

       0.90 %7,8       0.90 %8       0.89 %       0.89 %       0.90 %       0.90 %7

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

       0.90 %7,8       0.90 %8       0.90 %       0.91 %       0.90 %       0.91 %7

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       (0.03 )%7       (0.05 )%       0.26 %       0.25 %       0.25 %       0.56 %7

Portfolio turnover

       11 %5       33 %       37 %       20 %       25 %       23 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 230,811     $ 199,851     $ 125,848     $ 110,020     $ 85,009     $ 108,047
   

 

  1

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

  2

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

  3

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income (loss) per share would have been $(0.12), $0.01, and $0.09 for Class N, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively.

 

  4

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

  5

Not annualized.

 

  6

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01% for the six months ended June 30,2022 and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2020 and 2019, less than 0.01% for the fiscal year ended 2018 and the period ended December 31, 2017.

 

  7

Annualized.

 

  8

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to less than 0.01%

 

  9

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

10 

Effective June 23, 2017, Class S shares were converted to Class I shares.

 

11 

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

12 

Less than $(0.005) per share.

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $30.90       $26.71       $37.16       $30.93       $43.98       $43.30

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.08       0.09       0.08       0.07       (0.01 )       (0.08 )

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (5.71 )       8.41       1.00       8.79       (8.40 )       3.73

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (5.63 )       8.50       1.08       8.86       (8.41 )       3.65

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.08 )       (0.08 )       (0.09 )            

Net realized gain on investments

             (4.23 )       (11.45 )       (2.54 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (4.31 )       (11.53 )       (2.63 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $25.27       $30.90       $26.71       $37.16       $30.93       $43.98

Total Return3,4

       (18.22 )%       32.93 %       3.29 %       28.64 %       (19.00 )%       8.39 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.14 %6,7       1.13 %7       1.17 %       1.17 %       1.17 %       1.25 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

       1.17 %6,7       1.17 %       1.21 %       1.20 %       1.18 %       1.27 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.56 %6       0.28 %       0.28 %       0.19 %       (0.03 )%       (0.18 )%

Portfolio turnover

       12 %5       41 %       115 %       20 %       24 %       33 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 165,025     $ 223,586     $ 243,655     $ 359,550     $ 425,540     $ 923,139
   

 

 

31


    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20179

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $30.87       $26.79       $37.23       $31.05       $44.06       $43.64

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income2,3

       0.11       0.15       0.14       0.13       0.06       0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (5.72 )       8.42       1.02       8.83       (8.43 )       3.37

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (5.61 )       8.57       1.16       8.96       (8.37 )       3.39

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.26 )       (0.15 )       (0.24 )            

Net realized gain on investments

             (4.23 )       (11.45 )       (2.54 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (4.49 )       (11.60 )       (2.78 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $25.26       $30.87       $26.79       $37.23       $31.05       $44.06

Total Return3,4

       (18.17 )%5       33.17 %       3.50 %       28.86 %       (18.88 )%       7.73 %5

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.94 %6,7       0.93 %7       0.99 %       1.01 %       1.01 %       1.13 %6

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

       0.97 %6,7       0.97 %       1.03 %       1.04 %       1.02 %       1.15 %6

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

       0.76 %6       0.48 %       0.46 %       0.35 %       0.13 %       0.06 %6

Portfolio turnover

       12 %5       41 %       115 %       20 %       24 %       33 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 86,953     $ 115,837     $ 83,003     $ 122,323     $ 306,757     $ 362,723
   

 

 

32


    AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class Z    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20179

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $30.76       $26.72       $37.16       $31.10       $44.08       $43.64

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income2,3

       0.11       0.16       0.16       0.16       0.10       0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (5.69 )       8.41       1.02       8.84       (8.44 )       3.33

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (5.58 )       8.57       1.18       9.00       (8.34 )       3.41

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.30 )       (0.17 )       (0.40 )            

Net realized gain on investments

             (4.23 )       (11.45 )       (2.54 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (4.53 )       (11.62 )       (2.94 )       (4.64 )       (2.97 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $25.18       $30.76       $26.72       $37.16       $31.10       $44.08

Total Return3,4

       (18.14 )%       33.27 %       3.57 %       28.94 %       (18.80 )%       7.78 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       0.89 %6,7        0.88 %7       0.92 %       0.92 %       0.92 %       0.98 %6

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

      
0.92
%6,7
      0.92 %       0.96 %       0.95 %       0.93 %       1.00 %6

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

       0.81 %6       0.53 %       0.53 %       0.44 %       0.22 %       0.21 %6

Portfolio turnover

       12 %5       41 %       115 %       20 %       24 %       33 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 27,855     $ 32,710     $ 10,481     $ 11,815     $ 16,969     $ 9,929
   

 

1

Effective February 27, 2017, Class S was renamed Class N.

 

2

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5

Not annualized.

 

6

Annualized.

 

7

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01% for the six months ended 30 June, 2022 and 0.02% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

 

8

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

9

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

 

33


    AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $19.08       $16.04       $13.03       $9.99       $11.15       $10.35

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.01       (0.06 )       (0.01 )       0.00 4         (0.01 )       0.01 5  
             

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.08 )       4.14       3.02       3.07       (0.91 )       0.94

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (4.07 )       4.08       3.01       3.07       (0.92 )       0.95

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                         (0.01 )            

Net realized gain on investments

             (1.04 )             (0.02 )       (0.24 )       (0.15 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (1.04 )             (0.03 )       (0.24 )       (0.15 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $15.01       $19.08       $16.04       $13.03       $9.99       $11.15

Total Return3,6

       (21.33 )%7       25.63 %       23.10 %       30.64 %       (8.25 )%       9.17 %7

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets8

       1.06 %9,10       1.06 %       1.10 %       1.09 %       1.09 %       1.10 %9

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

       1.07 %9,10       1.08 %       1.13 %       1.14 %       1.16 %       1.71 %9

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.14 %9       (0.32 )%       (0.07 )%       0.02 %       (0.09 )%       0.12 %9

Portfolio turnover

       9 %7       19 %       29 %       18 %       53 %       38 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $52,534       $70,736       $224       $172       $89       $11
   

 

 

34


    AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $19.15       $16.06       $13.04       $9.99       $11.15       $9.80

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.03       (0.02 )       0.01       0.02       0.01       0.03 5  
             

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.10 )       4.15       3.03       3.07       (0.92 )       1.48

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (4.07 )       4.13       3.04       3.09       (0.91 )       1.51

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                   (0.02 )       (0.02 )       (0.01 )       (0.01 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (1.04 )             (0.02 )       (0.24 )       (0.15 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (1.04 )       (0.02 )       (0.04 )       (0.25 )       (0.16 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $15.08       $19.15       $16.06       $13.04       $9.99       $11.15

Total Return3,6

       (21.25 )%7       25.91 %       23.31 %       30.86 %       (8.15 )%       15.44 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets8

       0.86 %9,10       0.86 %       0.92 %       0.94 %       0.94 %       0.94 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

       0.87 %9,10       0.88 %       0.95 %       0.99 %       1.01 %       1.62 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.34 %9       (0.12 )%       0.11 %       0.17 %       0.06 %       0.26 %

Portfolio turnover

       9 %7       19 %       29 %       18 %       53 %       38 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 255,581     $ 293,614     $ 165,840     $ 102,784     $ 54,376     $ 24,266
   

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class Z    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $19.18       $16.07       $13.05       $10.00       $11.15       $10.35

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.03       (0.01 )       0.02       0.03       0.02       0.03 5  
             

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.10 )       4.16       3.03       3.07       (0.91 )       0.94

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (4.07 )       4.15       3.05       3.10       (0.89 )       0.97

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

                   (0.03 )       (0.03 )       (0.02 )       (0.02 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (1.04 )             (0.02 )       (0.24 )       (0.15 )

Total distributions to shareholders

             (1.04 )       (0.03 )       (0.05 )       (0.26 )       (0.17 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $15.11       $19.18       $16.07       $13.05       $10.00       $11.15

Total Return3,6

       (21.22 )%7       26.02 %       23.37 %       30.94 %       (7.98 )%       9.34 %7

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets8

       0.81 %9,10       0.81 %       0.83 %       0.84 %       0.84 %       0.85 %9

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

       0.82 %9,10       0.83 %       0.86 %       0.89 %       0.91 %       1.46 %9

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.39 %9       (0.07 )%       0.19 %       0.27 %       0.16 %       0.37 %9

Portfolio turnover

       9 %7       19 %       29 %       18 %       53 %       38 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $242,865       $198,961       $104,705       $95,884       $65,375       $6,980
   

 

  1  

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

  2

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

  3

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

  4

Less than $0.005 per share.

 

  5

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income (loss) per share would have been $(0.01), $0.00, and $0.01 for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

  6

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

  7

Not annualized.

 

  8

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01% for the six months ended June 30 2022 and for the fiscal year ended 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and less than 0.01% for the fiscal year ended 2017.

 

  9

Annualized.

 

10

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to less than 0.01%

 

11

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $19.50       $19.50       $17.04       $15.45       $17.03       $15.45

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.03       (0.04 )       0.10       0.25       0.18       0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.02 )       0.51       2.93       2.35       (0.67 )       2.30

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (3.99 )       0.47       3.03       2.60       (0.49 )       2.40

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.00 )3       (0.09 )       (0.27 )       (0.16 )       (0.11 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (0.47 )       (0.48 )       (0.74 )       (0.93 )       (0.71 )

Paid in capital

                   (0.00 )3                  

Total distributions to shareholders

             (0.47 )       (0.57 )       (1.01 )       (1.09 )       (0.82 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $15.51       $19.50       $19.50       $17.04       $15.45       $17.03

Total Return2,4

       (20.46 )%5       2.44 %       18.92 %       16.96 %       (2.89 )%       15.54 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

       1.06 %7       1.06 %       1.07 %       1.08 %       1.08 %       1.09 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

       1.16 %7       1.10 %       1.19 %       1.16 %       1.15 %       1.14 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.30 %7       (0.21 )%       0.60 %       1.51 %       1.02 %       0.63 %

Portfolio turnover

       14 %5       36 %       156 %       123 %       80 %       75 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 26,851     $ 41,939     $ 51,415     $ 69,774     $ 75,271     $ 74,315
   

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                    
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   2017

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $19.75       $19.71       $17.22       $15.60       $17.19       $15.59

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)1,2

       0.04       (0.01 )       0.13       0.28       0.21       0.13

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.09 )       0.53       2.95       2.38       (0.68 )       2.31

Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (4.05 )       0.52       3.08       2.66       (0.47 )       2.44

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

Net investment income

             (0.01 )       (0.11 )       (0.30 )       (0.19 )       (0.13 )

Net realized gain on investments

             (0.47 )       (0.48 )       (0.74 )       (0.93 )       (0.71 )

Paid in capital

                   (0.00 )3                  

Total distributions to shareholders

             (0.48 )       (0.59 )       (1.04 )       (1.12 )       (0.84 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $15.70       $19.75       $19.71       $17.22       $15.60       $17.19

Total Return2,4

       (20.42 )%5       2.60 %       19.08 %       17.17 %       (2.77 )%       15.71 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

       0.91 %7       0.91 %       0.92 %       0.93 %       0.92 %       0.94 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

       1.01 %7       0.95 %       1.04 %       1.01 %       0.99 %       0.99 %

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2

       0.45 %7       (0.06 )%       0.75 %       1.66 %       1.18 %       0.78 %

Portfolio turnover

       14 %5       36 %       156 %       123 %       80 %       75 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $ 22,346     $ 81,515     $ 97,869     $ 173,575     $ 166,554     $ 114,913
   

 

 

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    AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund
    Financial Highlights
   

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

 

    

 

 

  For the six          
  months ended For the fiscal years ended December 31,
  June 30, 2022          
  Class Z

(unaudited)

 

    2021    

 

    2020    

 

    2019    

 

    2018    

 

    2017    

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $19.76       $19.71   $17.21   $15.60   $17.19   $15.58

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

Net investment income1,2

  0.05       0.01   0.14   0.30   0.22   0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

  (4.08)         0.52   2.97   2.37   (0.67 )   2.32

Total income (loss) from investment operations

  (4.03)         0.53   3.11   2.67   (0.45 )   2.47

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

Net investment income

  –         (0.01 )   (0.13 )   (0.32 )   (0.21 )   (0.15 )

Net realized gain on investments

  –         (0.47 )   (0.48 )   (0.74 )   (0.93 )   (0.71 )

Paid in capital

  –           (0.00 )3      

Total distributions to shareholders

  –         (0.48 )   (0.61 )   (1.06 )   (1.14 )   (0.86 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $15.73         $19.76   $19.71   $17.21   $15.60   $17.19

Total Return2,4

  (20.40)%5     2.73 %   19.28 %   17.21 %   (2.68 )%   15.90 %

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets6

  0.81%7       0.81 %   0.82 %   0.83 %   0.83 %   0.84 %

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets8

  0.91%7       0.85 %   0.94 %   0.91 %   0.90 %   0.89 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

  0.55%7       0.04 %   0.85 %   1.76 %   1.27 %   0.88 %

Portfolio turnover

  14%5        36 %   156 %   123 %   80 %   75 %

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

  $2,157            $3,118   $3,733   $8,358   $8,429   $7,060

 

 

 

1

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3

Less than $(0.005) per share.

 

4

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5

Not annualized.

 

6

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, 0.01% for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 and less than 0.01% for the fiscal year ended 2017.

 

7

Annualized.

 

8

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

 

    

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds and AMG Funds II (the “Trusts”) are open-end management investment companies, organized as Massachusetts business trusts, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trusts consist of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report are AMG Funds: AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund (“Small Cap Core”), AMG GW&K Small Cap Value (“Small Cap Value”) and GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund (“Small/Mid Cap”) and AMG Funds II: AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund (“Global Allocation”), each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”.

Each Fund offers Class N shares, Class I shares and Class Z shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Funds and thus Fund performance.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

For the Funds, equity securities traded on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market system (“NMS”) are valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, if applicable, the NASDAQ official closing price or the official closing price of the relevant exchange or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities held by the Funds that are traded in the over-the-counter market (other than NMS securities) are valued at the bid price. Foreign equity securities (securities principally traded in markets other than U.S. markets) held by the Funds are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or, for markets that either do not offer an official closing price or where the official closing price may not be representative of the overall market, the last quoted sale price.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity exceeding 60 days are valued at the evaluated bid price provided by an authorized pricing service or, if an evaluated price is not available, by reference to other securities which are considered comparable in credit rating, interest rate, due date and other features (generally referred to as “matrix pricing”) or other similar pricing methodologies.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Funds’ portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Boards of Trustees of the Trusts (the “Boards”). Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Boards. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Boards, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Boards to make fair value determinations. Each Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Boards’ valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trusts’ securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that a Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Boards will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Funds, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Funds that the security represents at each quarter end.

With respect to foreign equity securities and certain foreign fixed income securities, the Boards have adopted a policy that securities held in the Funds that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day provided that each individual price exceeds a pre-established confidence level.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds.

Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions

 

 

 

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that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and if after the fact, as soon as the Funds become aware of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Upon notification from the issuer, distributions received from a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trusts and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund.

Small Cap Core, Small Cap Value and Small/Mid Cap had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers under a brokerage recapture program. Credits received from the brokerage recapture program are earned and paid on a monthly basis, and are recorded as expense offsets, which serve to reduce the Fund’s overall expense ratio. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the impact on the expenses 

and expense ratios were as follows: Small Cap Core $29,092or less than 0.01%, Small Cap Value $17,296 or 0.01% and Small/Mid Cap $8,222 or 0.01%.

d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. Permanent differences are primarily due to adjustments related to mergers and net operating losses. Temporary differences are primarily due to the deferral of late year losses and wash sale loss deferrals.

At June 30, 2022, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The approximate cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Fund   Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   Net Appreciation

Small Cap Core

  $592,827,920   $118,966,245   $(40,039,252)    $78,926,993

Small Cap Value

  272,085,476   32,086,211   (21,168,054)    10,918,157

Small/Mid Cap

  536,227,394   50,663,629   (47,422,954)    3,240,675

Global Allocation

  59,170,892   6,864,816   (5,298,364)    1,566,452

e. FEDERAL TAXES

Each Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, each Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

 

 

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f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of December 31, 2021, the Funds had no capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes. Should the Funds incur net capital losses for the fiscal year

ended December 31, 2022, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

 

 

g. CAPITALSTOCK

The Trusts’ Declaration of Trust authorizes for each Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the capital stock transactions by class for the Funds were as follows:

 

          Small Cap Core             Small Cap Value    
    June 30, 2022     December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares     Amount     Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    19,640       $574,462       84,169       $2,934,323       237,039       $6,806,513       646,059       $20,089,418  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                29,602       949,062                   964,248       28,375,377  

  Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                                        186,108       5,493,756  

  Shares redeemed

    (44,023     (1,306,134     (62,485     (2,150,775     (941,032     (26,651,208     (3,681,845     (115,582,183
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (24,383     $(731,672)       51,286       $1,732,610       (703,993     $(19,844,695     (1,885,430     $(61,623,632
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    2,622,778       $78,920,167       2,645,735       $91,738,088       99,436       $2,864,218       341,959       $10,607,900  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                1,277,694       42,061,693                   396,269       11,704,153  

  Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                                        1,824,176       53,997,408  

  Shares redeemed

    (2,840,688     (85,527,070     (3,234,127     (111,529,391     (410,332     (11,562,813     (1,908,490     (57,882,036
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (217,910     $(6,606,903     689,302       $22,270,390       (310,896     $(8,698,595     653,914       $18,427,425  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

    3,282,171       $97,956,179       3,719,320       $134,331,474       204,665       $5,482,012       139,820       $4,232,314  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                441,716       14,554,549                   42,709       1,267,237  

  Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                                        914,333       26,987,694  

  Shares redeemed

    (594,870     (17,352,486     (2,402,803     (85,326,627     (161,934     (4,708,392     (425,526     (12,864,550
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase

    2,687,301       $80,603,693       1,758,233       $63,559,396       42,731       $773,620       671,336       $19,622,695  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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        Small/Mid Cap           Global Allocation    
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    24,135       $394,841       77,253       $1,461,251       115,391       $1,929,746       294,575       $5,879,209  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                188,828       3,512,206                   47,121       910,836  

    Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                3,848,331       66,278,653                          

  Shares redeemed

    (230,976     (3,862,474     (421,926     (7,905,351     (533,837     (9,229,797     (828,499     (16,567,833
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (206,841     $(3,467,633     3,692,486       $63,346,759       (418,446     $(7,300,051     (486,803     $(9,777,788
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    2,930,957       $49,076,729       4,826,923       $88,859,351       55,379       $968,924       551,511       $11,042,654  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                738,929       13,795,804                   31,565       617,691  

  Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                792,895       13,678,626                          

  Shares redeemed

    (1,312,549     (21,688,202     (1,355,973     (25,571,871     (2,760,514     (43,437,949     (1,420,191     (28,442,920
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    1,618,408       $27,388,527       5,002,774       $90,761,910       (2,705,135     $(42,469,025     (837,115     $(16,782,575
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

    6,625,513       $115,718,801       3,681,463       $68,683,820       2,749       $46,297       11,662       $233,192  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                516,351       9,655,772                   3,937       77,077  

  Proceeds from sale of shares issued in connection with merger1

                780,901       13,486,545                          

  Shares redeemed

    (922,627     (15,932,770     (1,120,356     (20,615,163     (23,387     (392,144     (47,183     (954,939
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    5,702,886       $99,786,031       3,858,359       $71,210,974       (20,638     $(345,847     (31,584     $(644,670
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 See Note 8 of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into third-party and bilateral repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Funds participate on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Funds’ custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2022, the market value of Repurchase Agreements outstanding for Small Cap Core, Small Cap Value, Small/Mid Cap and Global Allocation were $6,392,887, $3,262,912, $1,990 and $2,235,294, respectively.

i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. Dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated into U.S. Dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. Dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

 

 

 

 

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The Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

j. SECURITIES TRANSACTED ON A WHEN ISSUED BASIS

Global Allocation may enter into To-Be-Announced (“TBA”) sale commitments to hedge their portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities they own under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of TBA sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. During the time a TBA sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities, with the same counterparty, or an offsetting TBA purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are held as “cover” for the transaction. Unsettled TBA sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities according to the procedures described under “Valuation of Investments,” in Footnote 1a above.

Each TBA contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the TBA sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment with the same broker, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the unit price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Global Allocation did not invest in TBA commitment transactions.

k. DELAYED DELIVERY TRANSACTIONS AND WHEN-ISSUED SECURITIES

Global Allocation may enter into securities transactions on a delayed delivery or when issued basis. Payment and delivery may take place after the customary settlement period for that security. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. During the time a delayed delivery sell is outstanding, the contract is marked to market daily and equivalent deliverable securities are held for the transaction. The value of the securities purchased on a delayed delivery or when-issued basis are identified as such in each Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments. With respect to purchase commitments, the Fund identifies securities as segregated in its records with a value at least equal to the amount of the commitment. Delayed delivery or when-issued securities that have been purchased from and sold to different brokers are reflected as an investment in securities and a forward sale commitment in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does offset the receivable and payable for delayed delivery investments purchased and sold on TBA commitments. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors.

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, Global Allocation did not enter into securities transactions on a delayed delivery or when issued basis.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

For each of the Funds, the Trusts have entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment 

manager to the Funds and is responsible for the Funds’ overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisers for the Funds (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadviser’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. Each Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by GW&K Investment Management, LLC, (“GW&K”) who serves pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in GW&K.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Funds’ investment management fees were paid at the following annual rates of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets:

 

  Small Cap Core

     0.70%     

  Small Cap Value

     0.70%     

  Small/Mid Cap

     0.62%     

  Global Allocation

     0.60%     

 

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2023, to waive management fees and/or pay or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts, and in connection with securities sold short), shareholder servicing fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) of Small Cap Core, Small Cap Value, Small/Mid Cap and Global Allocation to the annual rate of 0.90%, 0.90%, 0.82% and 0.81%, respectively, of each Fund’s average daily net assets (this annual rate or such other annual rate that may be in effect from time to time, the “Expense Cap”), subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from a Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid, waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of a Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Board, or in the event of a Fund’s liquidation unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of a Fund.

 

 

 

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At June 30, 2022, the Funds’ expiration of reimbursements subject to recoupment is as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

   Small Cap Core      Small Cap Value      Small/Mid Cap      Global Allocation  

Less than 1 year

            $158,806        $65,954        $226,789  

1-2 years

            109,155        21,000        127,078  

2-3 years

     $3,404        53,216        43,340        80,552  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     $3,404        $321,177        $130,294        $434,419  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Trusts, on behalf of the Funds, have entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Funds’ administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Funds’ operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund. Each Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Funds are distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for each Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

The Trusts have adopted a distribution and service plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the Class N shares of each Fund, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of the applicable rules of FINRA regarding asset-based sales charges. Pursuant to the Plan, each Fund, except Small Cap Value, may make payments to the Distributor for its expenditures in financing any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of each Fund’s Class N shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders of that class. The Plan authorized payments to the Distributor up to 0.25% annually of each Fund’s, except Small Cap Value, average daily net assets attributable to the Class N shares. The portion of payments made under the plan by Class N shares of each Fund, except Small Cap Value, for shareholder servicing may not exceed an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net asset value of each Fund’s shares of that class owned by clients of such broker, dealer or financial intermediary.

For each of Class N and Class I shares of Small Cap Core and Small Cap Value, and for Small/Mid Cap and Global Allocation’s Class I shares, the Boards have approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include payments to financial intermediaries, such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Class N and Class I shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of each Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.

 

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
    Actual
Amount
Incurred
       

Small Cap Core

      

Class N

                     0.15%       0.15%    

Class I

                     0.05%       0.05%    

Small Cap Value

      

Class N

                     0.25%       0.25%    

Class I

                     0.05%       0.05%    

Small/Mid Cap

      

Class I

                     0.05%       0.05%    

Global Allocation

      

Class I

                     0.10%       0.10%          

The Boards provide supervision of the affairs of the Trusts and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trusts who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Boards and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits certain eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Boards, and the Boards monitor the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned and interest paid on interfund loans are included on the Statement of Operations as interest income and interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2022, the Funds had no interfund loans outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the interfund loan program during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as follows:

 

  Fund    Average
Lent
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Earned
     Average
    Interest Rate    
 

Global Allocation

     $748,899        2        $49        1.193%      
  Fund    Average
Borrowed
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Paid
    

Average

Interest Rate

 

Small Cap Core

     $7,887,664        4        $804        0.930%      

Small Cap Value

     1,875,692        2        96        0.935%      

Global Allocation

     8,080,297        9        4,380        2.199%      
 

 

 

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3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

     Long Term Securities  
  Fund    Purchases      Sales  

Small Cap Core

   $ 134,593,744      $ 73,388,152      

Small Cap Value

     38,951,627        70,802,778      

Small/Mid Cap

     172,833,123        52,200,154      

Global Allocation

     9,728,226        52,007,128      

Global Allocation purchases and sales of U.S. Government Obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were $3,592,540 and $5,737,719, respectively.

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Funds participate in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM and cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Securities
Loaned
     Cash
Collateral
Received
     Securities
Collateral
Received
     Total
Collateral
Received

Small Cap Core

   $ 38,111,959      $ 6,392,887      $ 33,351,294      $ 39,744,181  

Small Cap Value

     14,963,170        3,262,912        12,561,551        15,824,463    

Small/Mid Cap

     23,840,157        1,990        24,725,722        24,727,712  

Global Allocation

     2,728,331        2,235,294        629,631        2,864,925  

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at June 30, 2022:

 

  Fund   

Collateral

Type

   Coupon
Range
  Maturity
Date Range

Small Cap Core

   U.S. Treasury
Obligations
   0.000%-7.500%     07/14/22-05/15/52  

Small Cap Value

   U.S. Treasury
Obligations
   0.000%-7.500%     07/14/22-11/15/51    

Small/Mid Cap

   U.S. Treasury
Obligations
   0.000%-7.500%     07/14/22-05/15/52  

Global Allocation

   U.S. Treasury
Obligations
   0.010%-4.750%     10/31/22-05/15/52  

5. FOREIGN SECURITIES

Global Allocation invests in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity. The Fund’s investments in emerging market countries are exposed to additional risks. The Fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting companies in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries generally have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level and the Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trusts’ organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trusts. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against a Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds had no prior claims or losses and expect the risks of loss to be remote.

7. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into master netting agreements with their counterparties for the securities lending program and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.

 

 

 

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The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open Repurchase Agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2022:

 

         Gross Amount Not Offset in the
        Statement of Assets and  Liabilities        
       
  Fund    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
  Offset
          Amount          
 

Net

Asset

Balance

  Collateral
Received
  Net
          Amount          

Small Cap Core

          

Bank of America Securities, Inc.

     $1,518,393             $1,518,393       $1,518,393        

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     319,315             319,315       319,315        

Daiwa Capital Markets America

     1,518,393             1,518,393       1,518,393        

National Bank Financial

     1,518,393                       1,518,393            1,518,393                  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     1,518,393             1,518,393       1,518,393        

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     19,150,000             19,150,000       19,150,000        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $25,542,887          —             $25,542,887             $25,542,887          —  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small Cap Value

          

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     $262,912             $262,912       $262,912        

MUFG Securities America, Inc.

     1,000,000             1,000,000       1,000,000        

National Bank Financial

     1,000,000             1,000,000       1,000,000        

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     1,000,000             1,000,000       1,000,000        

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     8,750,000             8,750,000       8,750,000        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $12,012,912             $12,012,912       $12,012,912        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Small/Mid Cap

          

HSBC Securities USA, Inc.

     $1,990             $1,990       $1,990        

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     14,350,000             14,350,000       14,350,000        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $14,351,990             $14,351,990       $14,351,990        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Global Allocation

          

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     $235,294             $235,294       $235,294        

National Bank Financial

     1,000,000             1,000,000       1,000,000        

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     1,000,000             1,000,000       1,000,000        

Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

     1,350,000             1,350,000       1,350,000        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $3,585,294             $3,585,294       $3,585,294        
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. FUND MERGER

On March 8, 2021, Small/Mid Cap acquired all the net assets of AMG GW&K Mid Cap Fund (“Mid Cap”), a series of AMG Funds IV, based on the respective valuations as of the close of business on March 5, 2021, pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization approved by the Board of Mid Cap on October 8, 2021.

The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 3,848,331 Class N shares of Small/Mid Cap at a net asset value of $17.22 per share for 2,667,192 Class N shares of Mid Cap; 792,895 Class I shares of Small/Mid Cap at a net asset

value of $17.25 per share for 519,987 Class I shares of Mid Cap; and 780,901 Class Z shares of Small/Mid Cap at a net asset value of $17.27 per share for 474,356 Class Z shares of Mid Cap.

The net assets of Small/Mid Cap and Mid Cap immediately before the acquisition were $311,921,414 and $93,443,824, respectively, including unrealized appreciation of $16,703,006 for Mid Cap. Immediately after the acquisition, the combined net assets of Small/Mid Cap amounted to $405,365,238. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by Small/Mid Cap were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from Mid Cap was

 

 

 

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carried forward to align ongoing reporting of Small/Mid Cap’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

On August 9, 2021, Small Cap Value acquired all the net assets of AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund II (“Small Cap Value II”), a series of AMG Funds IV, based on the respective valuations as of the close of business on August 6, 2021, pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization approved by the Board of Small Cap Value II on March 17-18, 2021.

The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 186,108 Class N shares of Small Cap Value at a net asset value of $29.52 per share for 399,433 Class N shares of Small Cap Value II; 1,824,176 Class I shares of Small Cap Value at a net asset value of $29.60 per share for 3,846,984 Class I shares of Small Cap Value II; and 914,333 Class Z shares of Small Cap Value at a net asset value of $29.52 per share for 1,924,341 Class Z shares of Small Cap Value II.

The net assets of Small Cap Value and Small Cap Value II immediately before the acquisition were $299,058,407 and $86,478,858, respectively, including unrealized appreciation of $7,179,547 for Small Cap Value II. Immediately after the acquisition, the combined net assets of Small Cap Value amounted to $385,537,265. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by Small Cap Value were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from Small Cap Value II was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of Small Cap Value’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.

Assuming these reorganizations had been completed on January 1, 2021, the Funds’ results of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 would have been as follows:

 

     Small/Mid Cap      Small Cap Value   

 Net Investment Income

     $(381,491)        $1,325,967  

 Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

     121,546,008        140,200,795    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Net Increase to Net Assets from Operations

     $121,164,517        $141,526,762  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as single portfolios since the reorganizations were completed, it is not practical to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings to the Small/Mid Cap and Small Cap Value that have been included in their statements of operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Funds’ financial statements which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

 

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AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund, AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund, AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund, and AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund: Approval of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements on June 22, 2022    
 
At an in-person meeting held on June 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”) of each of AMG Funds and AMG Funds II (each, a “Trust” and collectively, the “Trusts”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trusts (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) and AMG Funds for each of AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund, AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund, and AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund, and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016; and the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Investment Manager and AMG Funds II for AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund, and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto, Amendment No. 2 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 3 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Management Agreements”); and (ii) the Subadvisory Agreements, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting (collectively, the “Subadvisory Agreements”), with the Subadviser for each of AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund, AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund, AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund, and AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management Agreements and the Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to each Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for each Fund (each, a “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for each Fund (each, a “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with    
 
   
their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements and Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.    
 
NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES.    
 
In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Management Agreements and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadviser of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreements and supervising the Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by the Subadviser of its obligations to each Fund, including without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of the Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to each Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadviser and other information regarding the Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadviser responsible for performing the Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any    
 
   
   
changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person, telephonic or videoconference diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trusts in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of each Subadvisory Agreement and annual consideration of each Subadvisory Agreement thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadviser or the replacement of the Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, the Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreements and applicable law. The Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreements and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.
The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing each Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and the Subadviser’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for each Fund, including the information set forth in each Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the
 

 

 

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Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under each Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadviser’s risk management processes.

PERFORMANCE.

The Board considered each Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark, considered the gross performance of each Fund as compared to the Subadviser’s relevant performance composite that utilizes a similar investment strategy and approach, and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both a Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as the Subadviser’s Investment Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources, and attention to monitoring the Subadviser’s performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with the management of the Funds’ subadviser during the period regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

With respect to AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent outperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and the fact that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period and the top quartile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year and 10-year periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

With respect to AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year

periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, below, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above, above, below, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent outperformance of its benchmark and recent underperformance of its Peer Group. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s subadviser and investment strategy changed effective December 4, 2020, and that the performance information prior to that date reflected that of the Fund’s prior subadviser and investment strategy. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.
 
With respect to AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has the earliest inception date and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on June 30, 2015 through March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and above, above, above, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2500 Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the fact that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year and 5-year periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.
 
With respect to AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund with that inception date) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, below, below, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, below, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, a Composite Index (60% MSCI ACWI Index and 40% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index). The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s more recent underperformance relative to the Peer Group and the Fund Benchmark. The Trustees also
 
    
 
 
noted that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 10-year period. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s subadviser, investment strategy, and Fund Benchmark changed effective April 17, 2020, and that the performance information prior to that date reflected that of the Fund’s prior subadviser and investment strategy. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.
 
ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES; FUND EXPENSES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE
 
In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager at the June 22, 2022 and prior meetings setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to a Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Funds, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to each Fund. The Trustees also noted payments are made from the Subadviser to the Investment Manager, and other payments are made from the Investment Manager to the Subadviser. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset levels of the Funds, and the impact on profitability of both the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Funds.
 
In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under each Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with each Fund, the Trustees noted the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under each Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser. Based
 
 
 

 

 

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on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as each Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadviser, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to the Subadviser of providing subadvisory services to each Fund and the resulting profitability from these relationships. The Trustees noted that, because the Subadviser is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of the Subadviser’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services the Subadviser provides in performing its functions under each Subadvisory Agreement. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Subadviser is reasonable and that the Subadviser is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

With respect to AMG GW&K Small Cap Core Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.90%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and

 

quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG GW&K Small Cap Value Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.90%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including the fact that the total expenses of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were lower than the median of the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 
With respect to AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.82%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.
 
    
 
 

With respect to AMG GW&K Global Allocation Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.81%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and key competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under each Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs.

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of each Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 22, 2022, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for each Fund.

 

 

 

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

The AMG Funds Family of Funds (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by the Liquidity Rule. The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources, including access to the Funds’ credit facility. Under the Liquidity Rule, each liquidity classification category (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) is defined with respect to the time it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (or sell or dispose of the investment) in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment.

The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) appointed AMG Funds, LLC (“AMGF”) as the Program administrator. AMGF formed a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”), which includes

members of various departments across AMGF, including Legal, Compliance, Mutual Fund Services, Investment Research and Product Analysis & Operations and, as needed, other representatives of AMGF and/or representatives of the subadvisers to the Funds. The LRMC meets on a periodic basis, no less frequently than monthly. The LRMC is responsible for the Program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the Program’s operation and effectiveness.
 
At a meeting of the Board held on March 17, 2022, the Board received a report from the LRMC regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).
 
The Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing a Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:
 
A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:
 
During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed whether each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions is appropriate for an open-end fund structure. The LRMC also factored a Fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account.
 
    
 
 

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed historical net redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Funds maintain an in-kind redemption policy, which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests, when appropriate. The LRMC may also take into consideration a Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration, a Fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements:

The LRMC considered the terms of the credit facilities available to the Funds.

The report concluded that, based upon the review of the Program, using resources and methodologies that AMGF considers reasonable, AMGF believes that the Program and Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Policies and Procedures are adequate, effective, and reasonably designed to effectively manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information for more information regarding a Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in a Fund may be subject.

 

 

 

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INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR

AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

AMG Distributors, Inc.

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

SUBADVISER

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

222 Berkeley St.

Boston, MA 02116

 

CUSTODIAN

The Bank of New York Mellon

Mutual Funds Custody

6023 Airport Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02199-3600

 
    

TRANSFER AGENT

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

Attn: AMG Funds

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

800.548.4539

 

TRUSTEES

Bruce B. Bingham

Kurt A. Keilhacker

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Victoria L. Sassine

Thomas R. Schneeweis

Garret W. Weston

 
        
 
        
 
        
 
    
 
    
 
    
 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.
 
Current net asset values per share for each Fund are available on the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com.
 
A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding each Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.
 
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.
 

    

    

 

 

 

 

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BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

EQUITY FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman International Equity

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG Boston Common Global Impact

Boston Common Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc.

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

 

    

    

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

The Renaissance Group LLC

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road International Value Equity

AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select

AMG River Road Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small Cap Value

River Road Asset Management, LLC

AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth

AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

AMG Veritas Asia Pacific

AMG Veritas China

AMG Veritas Global Focus

AMG Veritas Global Real Return

Veritas Asset Management LLP

AMG Yacktman

AMG Yacktman Focused

AMG Yacktman Global

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities

Yacktman Asset Management LP

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    
    

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman Core Plus Bond

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K ESG Bond

AMG GW&K High Income

AMG GW&K Municipal Bond

AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

 

 

 

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    AMG Funds

    Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 
      
     TABLE OF CONTENTS    PAGE  
 
   

 

 
 
   

ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

     2  
 
   

FUND PERFORMANCE

     3  
 
   

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

     4  
 
   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 
   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     7  
 
   

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

  
 
   

Statement of Operations

     9  
 
   

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

  
 
   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     10  
 
   

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal periods

  
 
   

Financial Highlights

     11  
 
   

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

  
 
   

Notes to Financial Statements

     14  
 
   

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

  
 
    ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      19  
 
   

FUNDS LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

     21  
 
      

 

 

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 


  

    

    

    About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

    

 

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

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and

         

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

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

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

         

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

 

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

             
                   

 

  Six Months Ended

  June 30, 2022

  Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
  Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
  Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

  AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

  Based on Actual Fund Return

   

  Class N

  1.00%   $1,000   $780   $4.41

  Class I

  0.76%   $1,000   $781   $3.36

  Class Z

  0.66%   $1,000   $781   $2.91

  Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  Class N

  1.00%   $1,000   $1,020   $5.01

  Class I

  0.76%   $1,000   $1,021   $3.81

  Class Z

  0.66%   $1,000   $1,022   $3.31

 

 *

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), then divided by 365.

 

 

 

 

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    Fund Performance (unaudited)

     Periods ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the periods indicated for the Fund, as well as the Fund’s relative index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2022.

 

  Average Annual Total Returns1   Six
Months*
   

One

Year

    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
 

  AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

Class N

    (22.05%)       (10.88%)       11.85%       13.48%  

Class I

    (21.95%)       (10.66%)       12.13%       13.82%  

Class Z

    (21.90%)       (10.52%)       12.24%       13.96%  

Russell 1000® Growth Index7

    (28.07%)       (18.77%)       14.29%       14.80%  

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

*

Not annualized.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Funds are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2022. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2 

From time to time, the Fund’s investment manager has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

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

 

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

 

5  The Fund invests in large-capitalization companies that may underperform other stock funds (such as funds that focus on small- and medium-capitalization companies) when stocks of large-capitalization companies are out of favor.

 

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

 

7  The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000® companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 1000® Growth Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

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

    

 

 

 

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     AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

      June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Information Technology

   36.8
 

Health Care

   19.2
 

Industrials

   12.2
 

Consumer Discretionary

   10.3
 

Communication Services

     5.9
 

Financials

     5.3
 

Consumer Staples

     3.2
 

Energy

     1.8
 

Materials

     1.6
 

Real Estate

     1.5
 

Short-Term Investments

     2.0
 

Other Assets Less Liabilities

     0.2

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    %of
Net Assets
 

Apple, Inc.

   3.5
 

Microsoft Corp.

   3.0
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A

   2.8
 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   2.1
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   2.0
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

   2.0
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   1.9
 

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

   1.9
 

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   1.9
 

Waste Management, Inc.

   1.9
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   23.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Shares        Value  

Common Stocks - 97.8%

     

Communication Services - 5.9%

     

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

     1,112        $2,423,337  

Electronic Arts, Inc.

     10,697        1,301,290  

Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A*

     8,720        1,406,100  

Total Communication Services

        5,130,727  

Consumer Discretionary - 10.3%

 

  

Amazon.com, Inc.*

     14,440        1,533,673  

Dollar General Corp.

     6,462        1,586,033  

The Home Depot, Inc.

     4,931        1,352,425  

Lowe’s Cos., Inc.

     7,802        1,362,775  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

     2,393        1,511,802  

Ulta Beauty, Inc.*

     4,091        1,576,999  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        8,923,707  

Consumer Staples - 3.2%

 

  

Altria Group, Inc.

     30,051        1,255,230  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     10,529        1,513,965  

Total Consumer Staples

        2,769,195  

Energy - 1.8%

 

  

EOG Resources, Inc.

     14,035        1,550,025  

Financials - 5.3%

 

  

Arch Capital Group, Ltd. (Bermuda)*

     36,746        1,671,576  

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     16,286        1,456,131  

S&P Global, Inc.

     4,410        1,486,435  

Total Financials

        4,614,142  

Health Care - 19.2%

 

  

Abbott Laboratories

     13,997        1,520,774  

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     10,813        1,529,823  

Danaher Corp.

     6,345        1,608,584  

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

     6,962        1,170,034  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*

     16,368        1,305,512  

Johnson & Johnson

     9,072        1,610,371  

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     9,670        1,375,267  

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

     3,149        1,710,789  

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     3,274        1,681,625  

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     6,280        1,769,641  

Zoetis, Inc.

     8,512        1,463,128  

Total Health Care

        16,745,548  

Industrials - 12.2%

 

  

3M Co.

     8,988        1,163,137  

Cintas Corp.

     4,168        1,556,873  

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     7,506        1,367,969  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     4,097        1,761,546  
              
      Shares        Value  

Union Pacific Corp.

     7,128        $1,520,260  

Waste Management, Inc.

     10,875        1,663,657  

WW Grainger, Inc.

     3,439        1,562,785  

Total Industrials

        10,596,227  

Information Technology - 36.8%

 

  

Accenture PLC, Class A (Ireland)

     4,888        1,357,153  

Adobe, Inc.*

     2,869        1,050,226  

Akamai Technologies, Inc.*

     16,192        1,478,815  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     23,643        1,522,136  

Apple, Inc.

     22,032        3,012,215  

Broadcom, Inc.

     2,957        1,436,540  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.*

     10,354        1,553,411  

CDW Corp.

     9,904        1,560,474  

Fortinet, Inc.*

     28,425        1,608,287  

Genpact, Ltd.

     37,908        1,605,783  

KLA Corp.

     4,568        1,457,558  

Lam Research Corp.

     2,845        1,212,397  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     4,782        1,508,625  

Microsoft Corp.

     10,141        2,604,513  

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     8,000        1,676,800  

PTC, Inc.*

     14,293        1,519,918  

Roper Technologies, Inc.

     3,730        1,472,045  

ServiceNow, Inc.*

     2,920        1,388,518  

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     9,716        1,492,863  

Visa, Inc., Class A1

     7,752        1,526,291  

Total Information Technology

        32,044,568  

Materials - 1.6%

 

  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     4,772        1,427,973  

Real Estate - 1.5%

 

  

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A*

     17,618        1,296,861  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $60,636,103)

        85,098,973  

Short-Term Investments - 2.0%

 

  

Other Investment Companies - 2.0%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%2

     1,132,452        1,132,452  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%2

     583,384        583,384  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,715,836)

 

     1,715,836  

Total Investments - 99.8%
(Cost $62,351,939)

 

     86,814,809  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.2%

 

     186,358  

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $87,001,167  
     
 

 

 

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

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    AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

This security, amounting to $1,510,934 or 1.7% of net assets, was out on loan to various borrowers and is collateralized by various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

2 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

     $85,098,973                —                —        $85,098,973  

Short-Term Investments

           

Other Investment Companies

     1,715,836                —                —        1,715,836  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $86,814,809                —                —        $86,814,809  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     AMG Renaissance
Large Cap
    Growth Fund    

Assets:

  

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $1,510,934)

     $86,814,809      

Receivable for investments sold

     1,696,212  

Dividend and interest receivables

     61,411  

Securities lending income receivable

     152  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     22,528  

Receivable from affiliate

     11,165  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     25,706  

Total assets

     88,631,983  

Liabilities:

  

Payable for investments purchased

     1,503,099  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     21,589  

Accrued expenses:

  

Investment advisory and management fees

     38,157  

Administrative fees

     11,006  

Distribution fees

     12,013  

Shareholder service fees

     5,473  

Other

     39,479  

Total liabilities

     1,630,816  
  

Net Assets

     $87,001,167  

1 Investments at cost

     $62,351,939  
 

 

 

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

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    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

    

 

    

AMG Renaissance
Large Cap

    Growth Fund    

Net Assets Represent:

  

Paid-in capital

     $57,694,126  

Total distributable earnings

     29,307,041  

Net Assets

     $87,001,167  

Class N:

  

Net Assets

     $56,567,199      

Shares outstanding

     3,941,063  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $14.35  

Class I:

  

Net Assets

     $14,543,062  

Shares outstanding

     999,931  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $14.54  

Class Z:

  

Net Assets

     $15,890,906  

Shares outstanding

     1,111,612  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $14.30  
 

 

 

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

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    Statement of Operations (unaudited)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

    

AMG Renaissance
Large Cap

    Growth Fund    

Investment Income:

  

Dividend income

     $562,932  

Securities lending income

     885  

Total investment income

     563,817  

Expenses:

  

Investment advisory and management fees

     248,033  

Administrative fees

     72,444  

Distribution fees - Class N

     82,605  

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

     28,416  

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

     6,052  

Professional fees

     17,380  

Registration fees

     17,060  

Custodian fees

     10,418  

Transfer agent fees

     7,668  

Reports to shareholders

     7,662  

Trustee fees and expenses

     3,374  

Miscellaneous

     2,690  

Total expenses before offsets

     503,802  

Expense reimbursements

     (67,964

Expense reductions

     (648

Net expenses

     435,190  
  

Net investment income

     128,627  

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

  

Net realized gain on investments

     2,161,972  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (26,981,527 )     

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (24,819,555
  

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     $(24,690,928)  
 

 

 

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

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    Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

 

    

AMG Renaissance

Large Cap

     Growth Fund
     June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

    

Net investment income

     $128,627       $93,306  

Net realized gain on investments

     2,161,972       10,257,941  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (26,981,527     16,697,774  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (24,690,928     27,049,021  

Distributions to Shareholders:

    

Class N

           (5,932,775 )     

Class I

           (939,739

Class Z

           (1,617,440

Total distributions to shareholders

           (8,489,954

Capital Share Transactions:1

    

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

     (1,118,045 )        81,815  

    

    

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

     (25,808,973     18,640,882  

Net Assets:

    

Beginning of period

     112,810,140       94,169,258  

End of period

     $87,001,167       $112,810,140  

1 See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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    AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

   Financial Highlights

    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                              
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                              
    Class N    (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $18.41       $15.31       $13.01       $10.48       $14.03       $11.86  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income1,2

     0.01       0.00 3,4       0.01       0.06       0.06       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (4.07     4.57       3.04       3.61       (1.09     2.54  

Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (4.06     4.57       3.05       3.67       (1.03     2.62  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

Net investment income

           (0.00 )3       (0.02     (0.08     (0.07     (0.07

Net realized gain on investments

           (1.47     (0.73     (1.06     (2.45     (0.38

Total distributions to shareholders

           (1.47     (0.75     (1.14     (2.52     (0.45

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $14.35       $18.41       $15.31       $13.01       $10.48       $14.03  

Total Return2,5

     (22.05 )%6      30.02     23.54     35.16     (7.23 )%      22.03

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets7

     1.00 %8       1.00     1.00     1.00 %9       1.00     1.02 %   

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     1.14 %8       1.13     1.19     1.17     1.12     1.16

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

     0.17 %8       0.00 %11      0.10     0.48     0.45     0.59

Portfolio turnover

     14 %6       18     28     40     38     33

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $56,567       $79,490       $67,688       $63,900       $54,595       $70,781  
   

 

 

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   AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

   Financial Highlights

    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                               
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                               
    Class I    (unaudited)   2021      2020     2019     2018     2017  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $18.63       $15.48        $13.14       $10.58       $14.17       $11.94  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income1,2

     0.03       0.04 4        0.05       0.09       0.10       0.11  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (4.12     4.62        3.07       3.64       (1.11     2.58  

Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (4.09     4.66        3.12       3.73       (1.01     2.69  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

             

Net investment income

           (0.04      (0.05     (0.11     (0.13     (0.08

Net realized gain on investments

           (1.47      (0.73     (1.06     (2.45     (0.38

Total distributions to shareholders

           (1.51      (0.78     (1.17     (2.58     (0.46

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $14.54       $18.63        $15.48       $13.14       $10.58       $14.17  

Total Return2,5

     (21.95 )%6      30.30      23.90     35.42     (7.00 )%      22.46

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets7

     0.76 %8       0.75      0.75     0.75 %9      0.74     0.76 %   

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     0.90 %8       0.88      0.94     0.92     0.86     0.90

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

     0.41 %8       0.25      0.35     0.73     0.71     0.85

Portfolio turnover

     14 %6       18      28     40     38     33

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $14,543       $12,599        $9,414       $8,410       $11,247       $13,635  
   

 

 

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   AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund

   Financial Highlights

    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                               
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                               
    Class Z    (unaudited)   2021      2020     2019     2018     2017  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $18.31       $15.22        $12.94       $10.43       $14.00       $11.81  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income1,2

     0.04       0.06 4        0.06       0.10       0.11       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (4.05     4.56        3.01       3.60       (1.09     2.53  

Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (4.01     4.62        3.07       3.70       (0.98     2.66  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

             

Net investment income

           (0.06      (0.06     (0.13     (0.14     (0.09

Net realized gain on investments

           (1.47      (0.73     (1.06     (2.45     (0.38

Total distributions to shareholders

           (1.53      (0.79     (1.19     (2.59     (0.47

Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $14.30       $18.31        $15.22       $12.94       $10.43       $14.00  

Total Return2,5

     (21.90 )%6      30.54      23.90     35.58     (6.88 )%      22.50

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets7

     0.66 %8       0.66      0.66     0.66 %9       0.66     0.65

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     0.80 %8       0.79      0.85     0.83     0.78     0.79 %   

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

     0.51 %8       0.34      0.44     0.82     0.79     0.96

Portfolio turnover

     14 %6       18      28     40     38     33

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $15,891       $20,721        $17,068       $20,372       $39,149       $100,840  
   

 

 1

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

 2

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

 3

Less than $0.005 or $(0.005) per share.

 

 4

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $(0.02), $0.02, and $0.04 for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

 5

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

 6

Not annualized.

 

 7

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, 0.01% for the fiscal years ended 2019 and 2018, and less than 0.01% for the fiscal year ended 2017.

 

 8

Annualized.

 

 9

Includes interest expense of 0.01% of average net assets.

 

10 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

11 

Less than 0.005%.

 

 

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    Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company, organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report is AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”).

The Fund offers Class N, Class I, and Class Z shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Stocks in the information technology sector comprise a significant portion of the Fund’s portfolio at June 30, 2022. The information technology sector may be affected by technological obsolescence, short product cycles, falling prices and profits, competitive pressures and general market conditions.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Fund and thus Fund performance.

The Fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

Equity securities traded on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market system (“NMS”) are valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, if applicable, the NASDAQ official closing price or the official closing price of the relevant exchange or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities held by the Fund that are traded in the over-the-counter market (other than NMS securities) are valued at the bid price. Foreign equity securities (securities principally traded in markets other than U.S. markets) held by the Fund are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or, for markets that either do not offer an official closing price or where the official closing price may not be representative of the overall market, the last quoted sale price.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Fund’s portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Board, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Board to make fair value determinations. The Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trust’s securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that the Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Fund, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Fund that the security represents at each quarter end.

With respect to foreign equity securities and certain foreign fixed income securities, the Board has adopted a policy that securities held in the Fund that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day provided that each individual price exceeds a pre-established confidence level.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund.

Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

 

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to the Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trust and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of the Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.

The Fund had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers under a brokerage recapture program. Credits received from the brokerage recapture program are earned and paid on a monthly basis, and are recorded as expense offsets, which serve to reduce the Fund’s overall expense ratio. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the impact on the expenses and expense ratios was $648 or less than 0.01%.

d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in

December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. There were no permanent differences during the year. Temporary differences are primarily due to wash sale loss deferrals.

At June 30, 2022, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The approximate cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost   Appreciation     Depreciation     Net Appreciation  
$62,351,939     $27,043,312       $(2,580,442)       $24,462,870  

e. FEDERAL TAXES

The Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, the Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of December 31, 2021, the Fund had no capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes. Should the Fund incur net capital losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

 

g. CAPITAL STOCK

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for the Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. The Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the capital stock transactions by class for the Fund were as follows:

 

    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

Class N:

       

Shares sold

    25,058       $399,112       109,927       $1,898,528  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                285,234       5,162,738  

Shares redeemed

    (401,851     (6,543,201     (498,953     (8,443,388
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease

    (376,793     $(6,144,089     (103,792     $(1,382,122
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class I:

       

Shares sold

    403,318       $6,534,888       119,211       $1,986,733  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                51,218       937,805  

Shares redeemed

    (79,576     (1,299,476     (102,506     (1,728,236
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase

            323,742               $5,235,412                  67,923               $1,196,302  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Z:

       

Shares sold

    76,077       $1,347,657       70,562       $1,224,341  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                85,595       1,539,857  

Shares redeemed

    (96,434     (1,557,025     (145,277     (2,496,563
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (20,357     $(209,368     10,880       $267,635  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Fund may enter into third-party and bilateral repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Fund participates on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Fund’s custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to the Program, the Fund is indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2022, the Fund had no Repurchase Agreements outstanding.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

The Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Fund and is responsible for the Fund’s overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisers for the Fund (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadviser’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. The Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by The Renaissance Group LLC (“Renaissance”) who serves pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in Renaissance.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Fund to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Fund paid an investment management fee at the following annual rates of the Fund’s average daily net assets:

 

    on the first $50 million

     0.55%      

    on the next $25 million

     0.50%      

    on the next $25 million

     0.45%      

    on balance over $100 million

     0.40%      
 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

 

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2023, to waive management fees and/or pay or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts, and in connection with securities sold short), shareholder servicing fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) of 0.66% of the Fund’s average daily net assets (this annual rate or such other annual rate that may be in effect from time to time, the “Expense Cap”), subject to later reimbursement by the Fund in certain circumstances.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from the Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid, waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of the Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Board, or in the event of the Fund’s liquidation unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of the Fund.

At June 30, 2022, the Fund’s expiration of reimbursements subject to recoupment is as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

      

  Less than 1 year

   $ 161,076  

  1-2 years

     152,483  

  2-3 years

     125,520  
  

 

 

 

  Total

   $ 439,079  
  

 

 

 

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Fund’s administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Fund’s operations, including administration and shareholder services to the Fund. The Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Fund is distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for the Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

The Trust has adopted a distribution and service plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the Class N shares, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of the applicable rules of FINRA regarding asset-based sales charges. Pursuant to the Plan, the Fund may make payments to the Distributor for its expenditures in financing any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of the Fund’s Class N shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders of that class. The Plan authorized payments to the Distributor up to 0.25% annually of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to the Class N shares.

For each of the Class N and Class I shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include payments to financial intermediaries, such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Class N and Class I shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of each Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

     Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
     Actual
Amount
Incurred
 

Class N

     0.15%        0.09%  

Class I

     0.15%        0.10%  

The Board provides supervision of the affairs of the Trust and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Fund are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits certain eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned and interest paid on interfund loans are included on the Statement of Operations as interest income and interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2022, the Fund had no interfund loans outstanding.

The Fund did not utilize the interfund loan program during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

 

3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were $13,515,912 and $14,757,195, respectively.

The Fund had no purchases or sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Fund participates in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Fund, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Fund if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Fund is indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM and cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

Securities

Loaned

 

Cash

Collateral

Received

   

Securities

Collateral

Received

 

Total

Collateral

Received

    $1,510,934                 $1,561,599           $1,561,599    

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at June 30, 2022:

 

Collateral

Type

  

Coupon

Range

   Maturity
Date Range

  U.S. Treasury Obligations  

     0.000%-7.500%        07/14/22-11/15/51  

5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Fund under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund had no prior claims or losses and expects the risks of loss to be remote.

6. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Fund may enter into master netting agreements with its counterparties for the securities lending program and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4. At June 30, 2022, the Fund had no repurchase agreements outstanding.

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Fund has determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Fund’s financial statements which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Fund’s financial statements.

 

 

 

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    Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements

 

    

 

At an in-person meeting held on June 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of AMG Funds (the “Trust”) (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) for AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Management Agreement”); and (ii) the Subadvisory Agreement, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Subadviser for the Fund (the “Subadvisory Agreement”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management Agreement and Subadvisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for the Fund (the “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for the Fund (the “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

 

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the

     

Fund and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Management Agreement and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Fund; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadviser of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Fund’s other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by the Subadviser of its obligations to the Fund, including without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of the Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to the Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadviser and other information regarding the Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadviser responsible for performing the Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person, telephonic or videoconference diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of the Subadvisory Agreement and annual consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadviser or the replacement of the Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, the Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services;

     

and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.

 

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing the Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and the Subadviser’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for the Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadviser’s risk management processes.

 

PERFORMANCE

 

The Board considered the Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark, considered the gross performance of the Fund as compared to the Subadviser’s relevant performance composite that utilizes a similar investment strategy and approach, and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both the Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as the Subadviser’s Investment Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources and attention to monitoring the Subadviser’s performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance with

 

 

 

 

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Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements (continued)

 

    

 

respect to the Fund and its discussions with the management of the Fund’s subadviser during the period regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Fund.

 

Among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and

 

10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was above, above, below, and below, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance relative to its Fund Benchmark and the fact that the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year period and the top half of its Peer Group for the 3-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES; FUND EXPENSES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager at the June 22, 2022 and prior meetings setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to the Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing the Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Fund, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to the Fund. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset level of the Fund, and the impact

 

on profitability of both the current asset level and any future growth of assets of the Fund.

 

In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with the Fund, the Trustees noted the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain a contractual expense limitation for the Fund. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fee payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadviser, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to the Subadviser of providing subadvisory services to the Fund and the resulting profitability from the relationship. The Trustees noted that, because the Subadviser is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of the Subadviser’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services the Subadviser provides in performing its functions under the Subadvisory Agreement. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Subadviser is reasonable and that the Subadviser is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as the Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

The Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.66%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

*    *    *    *

 

After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs.

 

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 22, 2022, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreement for the Fund.

 

 

 

 

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    Funds Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

    

 

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

 

The AMG Funds Family of Funds (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by the Liquidity Rule. The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources, including access to the Funds’ credit facility. Under the Liquidity Rule, each liquidity classification category (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) is defined with respect to the time it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (or sell or dispose of the investment) in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) appointed AMG Funds, LLC (“AMGF”) as the Program administrator. AMGF formed a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”), which includes

 

 

 

members of various departments across AMGF, including Legal, Compliance, Mutual Fund Services, Investment Research and Product Analysis & Operations and, as needed, other representatives of AMGF and/or representatives of the subadvisers to the Funds. The LRMC meets on a periodic basis, no less frequently than monthly. The LRMC is responsible for the Program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the Program’s operation and effectiveness.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on March 17, 2022, the Board received a report from the LRMC regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).

 

The Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing a Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:

 

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed whether each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions is appropriate for an open-end fund structure. The LRMC also factored a Fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account.

 

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed historical net redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Funds maintain an in-kind redemption policy, which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests, when appropriate. The LRMC may also take into consideration a Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration, a Fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

 

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements:

 

The LRMC considered the terms of the credit facilities available to the Funds.

 

The report concluded that, based upon the review of the Program, using resources and methodologies that AMGF considers reasonable, AMGF believes that the Program and Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Policies and Procedures are adequate, effective, and reasonably designed to effectively manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information for more information regarding a Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in a Fund may be subject.

 

 

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INVESTMENT MANAGER AND

ADMINISTRATOR

AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

AMG Distributors, Inc.

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

SUBADVISER

The Renaissance Group LLC

625 Eden Park Drive, Suite 1200

Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

CUSTODIAN

The Bank of New York Mellon

Mutual Funds Custody

6023 Airport Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

 

LEGAL COUNSEL

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

 

TRANSFER AGENT

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

Attn: AMG Funds

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

800.548.4539

 

TRUSTEES

Bruce B. Bingham

Kurt A. Keilhacker

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Victoria L. Sassine

Thomas R. Schneeweis

Garret W. Weston

 

This report is prepared for the Fund’s shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Current net asset values per share for the Fund are available on the Fund’s website at amgfunds.com.

 

A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding the Fund’s proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.

 

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Fund’s portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and the Fund’s website at amgfunds.com. To review a complete list of the Fund’s portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

EQUITY FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman International Equity

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG Boston Common Global Impact

Boston Common Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc.

   

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

The Renaissance Group LLC

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road International Value Equity

AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select

AMG River Road Mid Cap Value

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River Road Asset Management, LLC

 

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AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap

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AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

 

AMG Veritas Asia Pacific

AMG Veritas China

AMG Veritas Global Focus

AMG Veritas Global Real Return

Veritas Asset Management LLP

 

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Yacktman Asset Management LP

 

 

 

 

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AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

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GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

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       AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund
 
       Class N: TMDPX    |    Class I: TQMIX    |    Class Z: TMDIX
 
       AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund
 
       Class N: TCMPX    |    Class I: TQTIX    |    Class Z: TCMIX
 
       AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund
 
       Class N: TQENX    |    Class I: TQEIX    |    Class Z: TQEZX
 
       AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund
 
       Class N: TSYNX    |    Class I: TSYIX    |    Class Z: TSYZX
 
      

 

 

     
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    AMG Funds

    Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 

                
     TABLE OF CONTENTS    PAGE  
   

 

 
   

ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

     2  
 

 

 

FUND PERFORMANCE

     3  
 
   

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

  
 
   

    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

     5  
 
   

    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

     9  
 
   

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

     13  
 
   

    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

     17  
 
   

     AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

     21  
 
   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 
   

     Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     26  
   

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

  
 
   

    Statement of Operations

     28  
   

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

  
 
   

     Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     29  
   

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal periods

  
 
   

    Financial Highlights

     31  
   

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

  
 
   

     Notes to Financial Statements

     46  
   

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

  
 
    ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      54  
 
   

FUNDS LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

     58  

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 


  

    

    About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

    

 

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

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and

 

         

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

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

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

         

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

 

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

     
     
         
               

 

 Six Months

 Ended

 June 30, 2022

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
 

Beginning

Account

Value

01/01/22

  

Ending

Account

Value

06/30/22

  

Expenses

Paid

During

the Period*

 AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.19%   $1,000      $677    $4.95

 Class I

   1.06%   $1,000      $678    $4.41

 Class Z

   0.99%   $1,000      $677    $4.12

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.19%   $1,000    $1,019    $5.96

 Class I

   1.06%   $1,000    $1,020    $5.31

 Class Z

   0.99%   $1,000    $1,020    $4.96
             

 AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.18%   $1,000      $747    $5.11

 Class I

   1.03%   $1,000      $748    $4.46

 Class Z

   0.98%   $1,000      $748    $4.25

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

  

 Class N

   1.18%   $1,000    $1,019    $5.91

 Class I

   1.03%   $1,000    $1,020    $5.16

 Class Z

   0.98%   $1,000    $1,020    $4.91
             

 AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.24%   $1,000      $699    $5.22

 Class I

   1.09%   $1,000      $700    $4.59

 Class Z

   0.99%   $1,000      $700    $4.17

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.24%   $1,000    $1,019    $6.21

 Class I

   1.09%   $1,000    $1,019    $5.46

 Class Z

   0.99%   $1,000    $1,020    $4.96

 Six Months Ended

 June 30, 2022

  

Expense
Ratio for

the Period

 

Beginning

Account

Value

01/01/22

  

Ending

Account

Value

06/30/22

  

Expenses

Paid

During

the Period*

 AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.68%   $1,000      $785    $7.44

 Class I

   1.29%   $1,000      $787    $5.72

 Class Z

   1.28%   $1,000      $787    $5.67

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.68%   $1,000    $1,016    $8.40

 Class I

   1.29%   $1,000    $1,018    $6.46

 Class Z

   1.28%   $1,000    $1,018    $6.41
             

 AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.25%   $1,000      $714    $5.31

 Class I

   1.00%   $1,000      $715    $4.25

 Class Z

   1.00%   $1,000      $715    $4.25

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.25%   $1,000    $1,019    $6.26

 Class I

   1.00%   $1,000    $1,020    $5.01

 Class Z

   1.00%   $1,000    $1,020    $5.01

 

 *

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), then divided by 365.

 

 

 

 

2


  

    

    Fund Performance (unaudited)

     Periods ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the periods indicated for each Fund, as well as each Fund’s relative index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2022.

 

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

 AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6

 

  

      Class N

     (32.29%)        (31.85%)        5.81%        9.34%        7.93%        01/21/00  

      Class I

     (32.22%)        (31.72%)        5.97%               6.42%        02/24/17  

      Class Z

     (32.27%)        (31.73%)        6.01%        9.56%        8.09%        01/21/00  

      Russell 2000® Growth Index12

     (29.45%)        (33.43%)        4.80%        9.30%        4.47%         01/21/00  

 AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund2, 4, 5, 6, 7

 

  

      Class N

     (25.29%)        (20.74%)        10.76%        11.98%        9.79%        03/04/05  

      Class I

     (25.23%)        (20.64%)        10.90%               11.02%        02/24/17  

      Class Z

     (25.18%)        (20.56%)        10.98%        12.21%        10.00%        03/04/05  

      Russell Midcap® Growth

          Index13

     (31.00%)        (29.57%)        8.88%        11.50%        8.99%         03/04/05  

 AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11

 

  

      Class N

     (30.13%)        (32.44%)        (2.50%)               4.72%        01/02/13  

      Class I

     (30.02%)        (32.29%)        (2.33%)               0.64%        02/24/17  

      Class Z

     (30.01%)        (32.24%)        (2.26%)               4.95%        01/02/13  

      MSCI EAFE Small Cap  Index14

     (24.71%)        (23.98%)        1.72%        7.18%        5.89%         01/02/13  

 AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11

 

  

      Class N

     (21.48%)        (29.17%)        3.20%               3.94%        02/24/17  

      Class I

     (21.31%)        (28.88%)        3.62%               5.90%        12/14/16  

      Class Z

     (21.33%)        (28.90%)        3.60%               5.88%        12/14/16  

      MSCI Emerging Markets Small

          Cap Index15

     (20.03%)        (20.72%)        3.48%        4.31%        5.82%         12/14/16  

 AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11

 

  

      Class N

     (28.64%)        (26.81%)                      (0.90%)        05/30/18  

      Class I

     (28.47%)        (26.59%)                      (0.64%)        05/30/18  

      Class Z

     (28.53%)        (26.65%)                      (0.64%)        05/30/18  

      MSCI World Small Cap  Index16

     (22.56%)        (21.97%)        4.78%        8.79%        2.23%         05/30/18  

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

* 

Not annualized.

 

1 

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No

    adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Funds are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2022. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2   From time to time, the Fund’s investment manager has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

10  The Fund is subject to currency risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates that may affect the total loss or gain on a non-U.S. Dollar investment when converted back to U.S. Dollars.

 

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

 

 

 

3


  

    

    Fund Performance

     Periods ended June 30, 2022 (continued)

 

    

 

 

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

 

13  The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap® companies with higher price/book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Unlike the Fund, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

14  The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index covers all investable small-cap securities with a market capitalization below that of the companies in the MSCI Standard Indices of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries

 

    represented by the Index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

15  MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index includes small cap representation across 24 Emerging Markets countries. The small cap segment tends to capture more local economic and sector characteristics relative to larger Emerging Markets capitalization segments. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries represented by the Index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

16  The MSCI World Small Cap Index captures small cap representation across 23 Developed Markets countries. With over 4,000 constituents, the Index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. Please go to msci.com

 

    for most current list of countries represented by the Index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI World Small Cap Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

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

 

All MSCI data is provided ‘as is.’ The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited.

 

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

 

 

4


  

    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Information Technology

   25.3
 

Industrials

   23.5
 

Health Care

   16.2
 

Consumer Discretionary

   14.4
 

Financials

   7.4
 

Consumer Staples

   4.5
 

Energy

   3.3
 

Real Estate

   2.1
 

Communication Services

   0.9
 

Short-Term Investments

   7.2
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

   (4.8)

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

EMCOR Group, Inc.

    2.5 
 

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A

    2.3 
 

WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (India)

    2.2 
 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

    2.2 
 

Onto Innovation, Inc.

    2.1 
 

Sailpoint Technologies Holdings, Inc.

    1.9 
 

Leslie’s, Inc.

    1.9 
 

Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.

    1.9 
 

Matador Resources Co.

    1.8 
 

ExlService Holdings, Inc.

    1.7 
 
   

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

  20.5
   

 

     
 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Common Stocks - 97.6%

     

Communication Services - 0.9%

     

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.*

     220,000        $2,184,600  

Consumer Discretionary - 14.4%

     

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*

     30,000        2,067,300  

Callaway Golf Co.*

     170,000        3,468,000  

Global-e Online, Ltd. (Israel)*

     77,600        1,565,192  

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.*

     90,000        3,215,700  

Leslie’s, Inc.*,1

     304,700        4,625,346  

Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A*

     29,600        1,560,216  

MYT Netherlands Parent, B.V. (Germany)*,1

     120,000        1,185,600  

National Vision Holdings, Inc.*,1

     133,500        3,671,250  

OneSpaWorld Holdings, Ltd. (Bahamas)*,1

     336,200        2,410,554  

Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A*

     53,100        3,611,331  

PowerSchool Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     205,700        2,478,685  

Visteon Corp.*

     36,900        3,822,102  

Wingstop, Inc.1

     18,800        1,405,676  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        35,086,952  

Consumer Staples - 4.5%

     

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.*

     85,000        5,297,200  

The Simply Good Foods Co.*

     110,000        4,154,700  

The Vita Coco Co., Inc.*,1

     145,000        1,419,550  

Total Consumer Staples

        10,871,450  

Energy - 3.3%

     

Cactus, Inc., Class A

     50,500        2,033,635  

Matador Resources Co.

     93,000        4,332,870  

SM Energy Co.

     46,500        1,589,835  

Total Energy

        7,956,340  

Financials - 7.4%

     

Evercore, Inc., Class A

     18,500        1,731,785  

Focus Financial Partners, Inc., Class A*

     111,500        3,797,690  

Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A

     62,500        4,198,750  

MVB Financial Corp.

     97,540        3,034,469  

Silvergate Capital Corp., Class A*

     30,000        1,605,900  

Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A

     148,000        3,566,800  

Total Financials

        17,935,394  

Health Care - 16.2%

     

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     25,600        2,131,968  

AtriCure, Inc.*

     74,100        3,027,726  

Azenta, Inc.

     41,400        2,984,940  

BioLife Solutions, Inc.*

     54,300        749,883  

Certara, Inc.*

     63,000        1,351,980  

GH Research PLC (Ireland)*,1

     60,500        603,790  
     

    

Shares

     Value  

HealthEquity, Inc.*

     47,500        $2,916,025  

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.*

     16,000        2,922,720  

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.*

     62,500        3,567,500  

Outset Medical, Inc.*

     39,900        592,914  

Phreesia, Inc.*

     84,000        2,100,840  

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.*

     50,800        2,035,048  

Pulmonx Corp.*,1

     96,000        1,413,120  

Shockwave Medical, Inc.*

     15,800        3,020,486  

Silk Road Medical, Inc.*,1

     70,000        2,547,300  

STAAR Surgical Co.*

     32,200        2,283,946  

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*

     27,000        1,598,130  

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*,1

     153,250        2,237,450  

Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.*

     93,000        1,333,620  

Total Health Care

        39,419,386  

Industrials - 23.5%

     

ACV Auctions, Inc., Class A*

     168,000        1,098,720  

ASGN, Inc.*

     42,800        3,862,700  

The AZEK Co., Inc.*

     159,900        2,676,726  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     77,000        5,596,360  

Chart Industries, Inc.*,1

     14,300        2,393,534  

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

     47,000        1,333,390  

Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.*

     164,800        4,538,592  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     58,600        6,033,456  

Esab Corp.

     62,900        2,751,875  

Exponent, Inc.

     28,500        2,606,895  

First Advantage Corp.*

     90,700        1,149,169  

Hexcel Corp.

     64,200        3,358,302  

ITT, Inc.

     24,000        1,613,760  

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

     20,000        3,699,000  

Regal Rexnord Corp.

     21,000        2,383,920  

Saia, Inc.*

     11,500        2,162,000  

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.*

     105,000        1,925,700  

Tetra Tech, Inc.

     20,000        2,731,000  

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*

     68,000        2,204,560  

Zurn Water Solutions Corp.

     111,100        3,026,364  

Total Industrials

        57,146,023  

Information Technology - 25.3%

     

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.*

     177,000        3,662,130  

BTRS Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     501,278        2,496,365  

Enfusion, Inc., Class A*,1

     175,000        1,786,750  

Envestnet, Inc.*

     34,000        1,794,180  

Evo Payments, Inc., Class A*

     138,200        3,250,464  

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

     28,700        4,228,371  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Information Technology - 25.3% (continued)

     

JFrog, Ltd. (Israel)*

     110,700        $2,332,449  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*

     63,000        2,904,300  

New Relic, Inc.*

     60,000        3,003,000  

nLight, Inc.*

     226,000        2,309,720  

Onto Innovation, Inc.*

     73,000        5,091,020  

Paycor HCM, Inc.*,1

     147,400        3,832,400  

Q2 Holdings, Inc.*

     45,800        1,766,506  

Sailpoint Technologies Holdings, Inc.*

     75,000        4,701,000  

Smartsheet, Inc., Class A*

     71,800        2,256,674  

Sprout Social, Inc., Class A*

     43,200        2,508,624  

Synaptics, Inc.*,1

     27,600        3,258,180  

Vertex, Inc., Class A*

     164,100        1,859,253  

WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (India)*

     73,000        5,448,720  

Workiva, Inc.*

     46,000        3,035,540  

Total Information Technology

        61,525,646  

Real Estate - 2.1%

     

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.

     163,700        3,100,478  

National Storage Affiliates Trust, REIT

     41,000        2,052,870  

Total Real Estate

        5,153,348  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $252,320,890)

        237,279,139  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 7.2%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 4.9%2

 

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,810,821 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 9.000%, 08/01/22 - 01/20/68, totaling $2,866,914)

     $2,810,700        2,810,700  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $591,181 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $602,979)

     $591,156        $591,156  

MUFG Securities America, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,810,798 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 3.000% - 5.000%, 11/01/26 - 07/01/52, totaling $2,866,891)

     2,810,677        2,810,677  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $2,810,801 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $2,866,893)

     2,810,677        2,810,677  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,810,798 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $2,866,891)

     2,810,677        2,810,677  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

        11,833,887  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 2.3%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%3

     3,736,656        3,736,656  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%3

     1,924,944        1,924,944  

Total Other Investment Companies

 

     5,661,600  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $17,495,487)

        17,495,487  

Total Investments - 104.8%

     

(Cost $269,816,377)

        254,774,626  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (4.8)%

 

     (11,615,761

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $243,158,865  
 
*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $16,738,493 or 6.9% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

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

3 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

ADR

   American Depositary Receipt

 

REIT

  Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

   $ 237,279,139                    $ 237,279,139  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

          $ 11,833,887               11,833,887  

Other Investment Companies

     5,661,600                      5,661,600  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

   $ 242,940,739      $ 11,833,887             $ 254,774,626  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector

 

% of
Net Assets

 

 

Information Technology

29.8
 

Industrials

21.1
 

Health Care1

17.6
 

Consumer Discretionary

9.8
 

Financials

7.6
 

Energy

3.1
 

Real Estate

2.6
 

Materials

2.2
 

Consumer Staples

2.1
 

Communication Services

1.9
 

Short-Term Investments

4.2
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

(2.0)

 

1 

Includes less than (0.05)% of a forward sale in a when-issue market.

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name

 

 

% of
Net Assets

 

 

Waste Connections, Inc.

    3.2 
 

Catalent, Inc.

    3.0 
 

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

    2.9 
 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A

    2.6 
 

Cintas Corp.

    2.5 
 

Gartner, Inc.

    2.5 
 

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

    2.5 
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

    2.5 
 

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A

    2.2 
 

Pool Corp.

    2.1 
 
   

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

  26.0
   

 

     

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Long Positions - 102.0%

 

  

Common Stocks - 97.8%

 

  

Communication Services - 1.9%

 

  

IAC/InteractiveCorp.*

     101,300        $7,695,761  

Pinterest, Inc., Class A*

     374,900        6,808,184  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*

     80,200        9,826,906  

Total Communication Services

        24,330,851  

Consumer Discretionary - 9.8%

 

  

Brunswick Corp.

     337,100        22,039,598  

Burlington Stores, Inc.*

     86,600        11,797,518  

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     174,600        10,992,816  

Lululemon Athletica, Inc. (Canada)*

     68,900        18,782,829  

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.

     107,200        12,456,640  

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.*

     36,600        23,122,416  

Pool Corp.

     77,100        27,079,833  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        126,271,650  

Consumer Staples - 2.1%

     

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     65,100        12,042,198  

Olaplex Holdings, Inc.*,1

     1,072,800        15,115,752  

Total Consumer Staples

        27,157,950  

Energy - 3.1%

     

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

     162,300        21,590,769  

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     82,100        18,314,868  

Total Energy

        39,905,637  

Financials - 7.6%

     

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     342,400        18,835,424  

Nasdaq, Inc.

     110,800        16,901,432  

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     204,000        31,899,480  

Signature Bank

     109,300        19,587,653  

TPG, Inc.1

     404,800        9,678,768  

Total Financials

        96,902,757  

Health Care - 17.6%

     

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     221,500        31,337,820  

Argenx SE, ADR (Netherlands)*

     42,100        15,950,848  

Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR (Denmark)*,1

     111,900        10,402,224  

Catalent, Inc.*

     360,300        38,656,587  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*

     61,900        13,244,743  

Chemed Corp.

     36,100        16,944,979  

Encompass Health Corp.

     202,200        11,333,310  

Envista Holdings Corp.*

     341,300        13,153,702  

Horizon Therapeutics PLC*,1

     236,700        18,879,192  

ICON PLC (Ireland)*

     84,800        18,376,160  

Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A1

     500,300        21,032,612  
     

    

Shares

     Value  

Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A*

     81,100        $16,061,044  

Total Health Care

        225,373,221  

Industrials - 21.1%

     

AMETEK, Inc.

     156,300        17,175,807  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.

     206,800        18,686,448  

Carlisle Cos., Inc.

     80,500        19,208,105  

Cintas Corp.

     87,200        32,571,816  

Copart, Inc.*

     187,600        20,384,616  

CoStar Group, Inc.*

     194,800        11,767,868  

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

     42,800        9,012,824  

Hubbell, Inc.

     68,700        12,268,446  

Nordson Corp.

     77,500        15,689,100  

PACCAR, Inc.

     196,600        16,188,044  

Robert Half International, Inc.

     117,300        8,784,597  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     45,900        9,148,329  

TransUnion

     273,900        21,909,261  

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A

     98,600        17,066,674  

Waste Connections, Inc.

     329,100        40,795,236  

Total Industrials

        270,657,171  

Information Technology - 29.8%

 

  

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     325,300        20,942,814  

Avalara, Inc.*

     138,000        9,742,800  

Bentley Systems, Inc., Class B1

     302,700        10,079,910  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A*

     168,300        28,368,648  

CyberArk Software, Ltd. (Israel)*

     87,400        11,183,704  

Elastic, N.V.*

     189,500        12,823,465  

Entegris, Inc.

     176,600        16,270,158  

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*

     58,800        12,354,468  

Gartner, Inc.*

     133,300        32,235,939  

HubSpot, Inc.*

     38,900        11,695,285  

Keysight Technologies, Inc.*

     118,900        16,390,365  

Marvell Technology, Inc.

     387,800        16,880,934  

Microchip Technology, Inc.

     319,500        18,556,560  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

     45,500        17,473,820  

Nice, Ltd., Sponsored ADR (Israel)*

     94,800        18,244,260  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.*

     75,900        37,490,046  

Paylocity Holding Corp.*

     101,500        17,703,630  

Samsara, Inc., Class A*,1

     576,700        6,441,739  

Smartsheet, Inc., Class A*

     315,700        9,922,451  

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.

     261,600        15,191,112  

Synopsys, Inc.*

     72,300        21,957,510  

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

     35,200        11,703,296  
 

 

 

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

10


  

    

    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Information Technology - 29.8%
(continued)

 

  

Zendesk, Inc.*

     113,500        $8,406,945  

Total Information Technology

        382,059,859  

Materials - 2.2%

     

FMC Corp.

     90,700        9,705,807  

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

     60,700        18,163,868  

Total Materials

        27,869,675  

Real Estate - 2.6%

     

SBA Communications Corp., Class A, REIT

     104,500        33,445,225  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $1,066,332,273)

 

     1,253,973,996  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 4.2%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 1.8%2

 

  

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $5,546,739 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 9.000%, 08/01/22 - 01/20/68, totaling $5,657,430)

   $ 5,546,500        5,546,500  

Citadel Securities LLC, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,722,024 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 7.250%, 07/21/22 - 05/15/52, totaling $2,776,486)

     2,721,907        2,721,907  

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.480% total to be received $800,576 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 0.750%, 01/15/25 - 08/15/39, totaling $816,554)

     800,543        800,543  

National Bank Financial, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.590% total to be received $5,546,753 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 2.750%, 07/01/22 - 09/09/49, totaling $5,657,442)

     5,546,508        5,546,508  
      Principal
Amount
    Value  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $5,546,747 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $5,657,438)

     $5,546,508       $5,546,508  

State of Wisconsin Investment Board, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $3,190,516 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.125% - 3.875%, 01/15/25 - 02/15/51, totaling $3,254,192)

     3,190,379       3,190,379  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

       23,352,345  
     Shares        

Other Investment Companies - 2.4%

 

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%3

     19,859,123       19,859,123  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%3

     10,230,457       10,230,457  

Total Other Investment Companies

       30,089,580  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $53,441,925)

 

    53,441,925  

Total Investments - 102.0%
(Cost $1,119,774,198)

       1,307,415,921  

Forward When-Issue Sale - (0.0%)

 

 

Common Stocks - (0.0%)

    

Health Care - (0.0%)#

    

Enhabit, Inc. *,4
(Proceeds $(444,189))

     (17,800     (408,866)  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (2.0)%

 

    (25,221,336

Net Assets - 100.0%

     $ 1,281,785,719  
 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

# 

Less than 0.05%.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $39,186,647 or 3.1% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

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

 

3 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

4 

Enhabit, Inc. represents a forward sale in the when-issue market of shares the Fund received on July 7, 2022, from a spin-off from Encompass Health Corp. The position is reflected on the holdings report as the sale occurred before the effective date of the spin-off.

ADR    American Depositary Receipt

REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust

 

 

 

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

11


  

    

    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Value  

 Investments in Securities

           

Assets

           

Common Stocks

    $ 1,253,973,996                      $ 1,253,973,996   

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

     —       $ 23,352,345               23,352,345   

Other Investment Companies

     30,089,580                       30,089,580   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,284,063,576         23,352,345               1,307,415,921   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Common Stocks

     (408,866)                      (408,866)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Investments in Securities

    $ 1,283,654,710       $ 23,352,345              $ 1,307,007,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All common stocks, including forward when-issue sales held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed break-out of the common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

12


  

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector

 

  

% of
Net Assets

 

 

Industrials

   33.7
 

Financials

   13.3
 

Information Technology

   11.3
 

Consumer Discretionary

   7.7
 

Consumer Staples

   7.3
 

Communication Services

   7.2
 

Materials

   4.8
 

Health Care

   4.6
 

Energy

   3.7
 

Utilities

   1.3
 

Real Estate

   0.7
 

Short-Term Investments

   5.2
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

   (0.8)

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name

 

 

% of
Net Assets

 

 

Steadfast Group, Ltd. (Australia)

    3.5
 

Topdanmark AS (Denmark)

    3.2
 

Gaztransport Et Technigaz, S.A. (France)

    2.4
 

HomeServe PLC (United Kingdom)

    2.4
 

IPH, Ltd. (Australia)

    2.3
 

Saab AB, Class B (Sweden)

    2.3
 

Viscofan, S.A. (Spain)

    2.2
 

Huhtamaki Oyj (Finland)

    2.1
 

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. (Japan)

    2.0
 

Spirent Communications PLC (United Kingdom)

    1.9
 
   

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

  24.3
   

 

     
 

 

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

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

 

 

 

13


  

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Common Stocks - 95.6%

 

  

Communication Services - 7.2%

 

  

Auto Trader Group PLC
(United Kingdom)1

     1,304,140        $8,832,358  

Future PLC (United Kingdom)

     264,800        5,603,587  

IPSOS (France)

     111,620        5,324,335  

Kadokawa Corp. (Japan)

     476,300        10,303,668  

Metropole Television, S.A. (France)

     428,600        6,355,344  

Nordic Entertainment
Group AB, Class B (Sweden)*

     264,204        5,427,038  

Total Communication Services

        41,846,330  

Consumer Discretionary - 7.7%

 

  

Afya, Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

     477,100        4,747,145  

CIE Automotive, S.A. (Spain)2

     241,678        6,018,238  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC (Ireland)*

     1,372,621        4,998,573  

Food & Life Cos., Ltd. (Japan)

     300,904        6,455,622  

Games Workshop Group PLC
(United Kingdom)

     76,400        6,219,815  

K Car Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     247,400        3,901,788  

momo.com, Inc. (Taiwan)

     207,144        4,456,487  

Shoei Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     94,700        3,715,500  

Spin Master Corp. (Canada)*,1

     132,300        4,317,840  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        44,831,008  

Consumer Staples - 7.3%

 

  

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     470,098        11,555,498  

Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     157,197        6,905,049  

Tate & Lyle PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,207,314        11,063,981  

Viscofan, S.A. (Spain)

     229,600        12,667,245  

Total Consumer Staples

        42,191,773  

Energy - 3.7%

 

  

Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE (Germany)2

     68,500        1,841,238  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz, S.A. (France)

     111,200        13,967,226  

TGS ASA (Norway)

     389,600        5,470,026  

Total Energy

        21,278,490  

Financials - 13.3%

 

  

doValue S.P.A. (Italy)1

     337,037        1,995,319  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.P.A. (Italy)

     265,913        3,190,042  

Nordnet AB publ (Sweden)

     523,387        6,890,246  

Patria Investments, Ltd., Class A (Cayman Islands)

     323,600        4,277,992  

St James’s Place PLC (United Kingdom)

     734,141        9,878,114  

Steadfast Group, Ltd. (Australia)

     5,892,083        20,501,067  

Tamburi Investment Partners S.P.A. (Italy)

     437,815        3,368,790  

Topdanmark AS (Denmark)

     355,811        18,518,585  

Zenkoku Hosho Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     266,309        8,364,045  

Total Financials

        76,984,200  
     

    

Shares

     Value  

Health Care - 4.6%

     

ALK-Abello A/S (Denmark)*

     394,900        $6,879,554  

Amplifon S.P.A. (Italy)

     115,495        3,550,844  

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     136,400        8,325,917  

Siegfried Holding AG (Switzerland)

     12,700        8,133,380  

Total Health Care

        26,889,695  

Industrials - 33.7%

     

AG Growth International, Inc. (Canada)2

     126,600        2,920,101  

APM Human Services International, Ltd. (Australia)*

     3,524,700        6,982,492  

Arcadis, N.V. (Netherlands)

     269,400        9,022,893  

Befesa, S.A. (Luxembourg)1

     116,261        5,666,931  

Bodycote PLC (United Kingdom)

     832,639        5,358,002  

Cargojet, Inc. (Canada)2

     42,000        4,649,953  

Cleanaway Waste Management, Ltd. (Australia)

     2,945,400        5,127,007  

Daiseki Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     272,220        8,497,879  

Diploma PLC (United Kingdom)

     238,700        6,500,897  

Downer EDI, Ltd. (Australia)

     1,603,800        5,595,987  

Fuji Corp. (Japan)

     517,200        7,629,474  

Grafton Group PLC (Ireland)

     745,200        7,078,883  

HomeServe PLC (United Kingdom)

     964,100        13,754,579  

Howden Joinery Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     685,163        5,050,647  

Interpump Group S.P.A. (Italy)2

     98,357        3,765,931  

IPH, Ltd. (Australia)

     2,423,240        13,633,478  

Meitec Corp. (Japan)

     465,900        7,510,687  

Nabtesco Corp. (Japan)

     348,500        8,177,619  

Nexans, S.A. (France)

     125,700        9,793,199  

Organo Corp. (Japan)

     78,400        4,907,298  

RADA Electronic Industries, Ltd. (Israel)*

     316,300        2,922,612  

Rotork PLC (United Kingdom)

     3,381,900        9,934,688  

RS Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     820,551        8,727,524  

RWS Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,390,700        5,869,454  

Saab AB, Class B (Sweden)

     322,600        13,340,284  

THK Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     440,100        8,289,656  

Valmet OYJ (Finland)

     187,100        4,610,767  

Total Industrials

        195,318,922  

Information Technology - 11.3%

 

  

Accton Technology Corp. (Taiwan)

     1,139,500        9,166,148  

Chinasoft International, Ltd. (China)

     5,150,900        5,286,235  

Fortnox AB (Sweden)

     600,400        2,773,537  

Indra Sistemas, S.A. (Spain)*,2

     284,700        2,726,431  

Keywords Studios PLC (Ireland)

     244,171        6,523,024  

SimCorp A/S (Denmark)2

     47,200        3,450,447  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Information Technology - 11.3% (continued)

     

Sopra Steria Group SACA (France)

     52,593        $7,909,195  

Spirent Communications PLC (United Kingdom)

     3,755,800        11,283,006  

Systena Corp. (Japan)

     2,437,900        7,114,676  

TOTVS, S.A. (Brazil)

     1,406,806        6,265,971  

Yeahka, Ltd. (China)*

     1,141,400        3,253,020  

Total Information Technology

        65,751,690  

Materials - 4.8%

     

Asahi Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

     497,200        7,800,856  

Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     159,100        4,168,588  

Huhtamaki Oyj (Finland)

     301,500        11,994,069  

Verallia, S.A. (France)1

     160,400        3,846,233  

Total Materials

        27,809,746  

Real Estate - 0.7%

     

Katitas Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     193,452        4,182,844  

Utilities - 1.3%

     

Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     519,800        7,401,102  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $609,148,474)

        554,485,800  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 5.2%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 2.1%3

 

  

Bank of America Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,955,419 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations, 1.000% - 8.500%, 01/20/24 - 06/20/52, totaling $3,014,398)

     $2,955,292        2,955,292  

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,955,427 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 9.000%, 08/01/22 - 01/20/68, totaling $3,014,406)

     2,955,300        2,955,300  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $621,616 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $634,022)

     $621,590        $621,590  

Daiwa Capital Markets America, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,955,419 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 07/31/22 - 07/01/52, totaling $3,014,398)

     2,955,292        2,955,292  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $2,955,419 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $3,014,398)

     2,955,292        2,955,292  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

        12,442,766  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 3.1%

     

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%4

     11,815,473        11,815,473  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%4

     6,086,759        6,086,759  

Total Other Investment Companies

        17,902,232  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $30,344,998)

        30,344,998  

Total Investments - 100.8%

     

(Cost $639,493,472)

        584,830,798  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.8)%

 

     (4,749,680

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $580,081,118  
 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $24,658,681 or 4.3% of net assets.

 

2 

Some of these securities, amounting to $10,109,496 or 1.7% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

3 

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

 

4 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Industrials

     $31,229,737        $164,089,185               $195,318,922  

Financials

     22,796,577        54,187,623               76,984,200  

Information Technology

     6,265,971        59,485,719               65,751,690  

Consumer Discretionary

     14,063,558        30,767,450               44,831,008  

Consumer Staples

            42,191,773               42,191,773  

Communication Services

            41,846,330               41,846,330  

Materials

            27,809,746               27,809,746  

Health Care

            26,889,695               26,889,695  

Energy

            21,278,490               21,278,490  

Utilities

            7,401,102               7,401,102  

Real Estate

            4,182,844               4,182,844  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            12,442,766               12,442,766  

Other Investment Companies

     17,902,232                      17,902,232  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investment in Securities

     $92,258,075        $492,572,723               $584,830,798  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country    % of Long-Term
Investments

 Australia

   9.3

 Brazil

   2.0

 Canada

   2.1

 Cayman Islands

   0.8

 China

   1.5

 Denmark

   5.2

 Finland

   3.0

 France

   8.5

 Germany

   0.3

 Ireland

   3.4

 Israel

   0.5

 Italy

   2.9
 Country    % of Long-Term
Investments

 Japan

     23.7

 Luxembourg

       1.0

 Netherlands

       1.6

 Norway

       1.0

 South Korea

       0.7

 Spain

       3.9

 Sweden

       5.1

 Switzerland

       1.5

 Taiwan

       2.5

 United Kingdom

     19.5
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Information Technology

       34.3
 

Consumer Discretionary

       16.0
 

Health Care

       12.8
 

Communication Services

       11.6
 

Financials

       10.8
 

Industrials

       5.4
 

Real Estate

       3.4
 

Materials

       2.8
 

Energy

       2.7
 

Short-Term Investments

       0.7
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

       (0.5 )

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

Chinasoft International, Ltd. (China)

    2.9 
 

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT (Indonesia)

    2.5 
 

Cowintech Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

    2.2 
 

Tam Jai International Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong)

    2.1 
 

Nippon Life India Asset Management, Ltd. (India)

    2.1 
 

Accton Technology Corp. (Taiwan)

    2.1 
 

Shanghai Kindly Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.,
Class H (China)

    2.0 
 

KINX, Inc. (South Korea)

    2.0 
 

Dian Diagnostics Group Co., Ltd., Class A (China)

    2.0 
 

Alchip Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan)

    1.9 
 
   

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

  21.8
   

 

     
 

 

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

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

 

 

 

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    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Common Stocks - 98.8%

 

  

Communication Services - 11.6%

     

Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (Philippines)*

     196,300        $75,662  

KINX, Inc. (South Korea)

     2,700        99,465  

Megacable Holdings SAB de CV (Mexico)

     26,500        64,334  

The One Enterprise Public Co., Ltd. (Thailand)

     262,600        78,133  

Railtel Corp. of India, Ltd. (India)

     65,800        76,213  

Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     1,685,700             124,538  

TIME dotCom Bhd (Malaysia)

     71,700        71,253  

Total Communication Services

        589,598  

Consumer Discretionary - 16.0%

     

AEON Motor Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     33,000        48,663  

Afya, Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

     9,400        93,530  

Cyrela Brazil Realty S.A. Empreendimentos e Participacoes (Brazil)

     24,100        54,845  

Despegar.com Corp. (Argentina)*

     6,000        48,600  

Dixon Technologies India, Ltd. (India)

     400        18,183  

Grupo SBF, S.A. (Brazil)

     16,800        60,190  

JUMBO SA (Greece)

     2,200        32,030  

K Car Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     5,700        89,896  

momo.com, Inc. (Taiwan)

     3,132        67,382  

OPAP, S.A. (Greece)

     4,100        58,972  

Tam Jai International Co., Ltd.
(Hong Kong)*

     299,200        108,409  

Varroc Engineering, Ltd. (India)*,1

     13,800        52,710  

YesAsia Holdings, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     563,000        76,999  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        810,409  

Energy - 2.7%

     

Aegis Logistics, Ltd. (India)

     26,300        69,909  

AKR Corporindo Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     970,400        67,090  

Total Energy

        136,999  

Financials - 10.8%

     

Bangkok Commercial Asset Management PCL (Thailand)

     159,400        78,580  

BSE, Ltd. (India)

     6,600        50,071  

ICICI Securities, Ltd. (India)1

     17,700        96,398  

JM Financial, Ltd. (India)

     81,400        63,247  

Nippon Life India Asset Management, Ltd. (India)1

     31,000        106,789  

Patria Investments, Ltd., Class A (Cayman Islands)

     6,600        87,252  

Transaction Capital, Ltd. (South Africa)

     28,800        64,987  

Total Financials

        547,324  

Health Care - 12.8%

     

Blau Farmaceutica, S.A. (Brazil)

     17,900        84,482  

Dian Diagnostics Group Co., Ltd., Class A (China)

     21,400        99,339  
     

    

Shares

     Value  

Jeisys Medical, Inc. (South Korea)*

     13,500        $71,408  

Poly Medicure, Ltd. (India)

     8,200        78,137  

Selvita, S.A. (Poland)*

     4,700        69,246  

Shanghai Kindly Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Class H (China)

     34,700        99,586  

T&L Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     2,700        63,843  

Universal Vision Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     8,700        83,484  

Total Health Care

        649,525  

Industrials - 4.4%

     

Bizlink Holding, Inc. (Taiwan)

     400        4,158  

Container Corp. Of India, Ltd. (India)

     8,500        64,123  

Cowintech Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     5,819        112,927  

IndiaMart InterMesh, Ltd. (India)1

     298        14,443  

KEI Industries, Ltd. (India)

     1,200        17,599  

TCI Express, Ltd. (India)

     600        12,145  

Total Industrials

        225,395  

Information Technology - 34.3%

     

Accton Technology Corp. (Taiwan)

     12,900        103,768  

Alchip Technologies, Ltd. (Taiwan)

     4,200        98,563  

Brogent Technologies, Inc. (Taiwan)*

     18,500        66,760  

Chinasoft International, Ltd. (China)

     145,200        149,015  

Computer Age Management Services, Ltd. (India)

     2,100        60,264  

Cyient, Ltd. (India)

     9,500        91,371  

eCloudvalley Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     9,251        73,476  

Elite Material Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     10,400        62,605  

eMemory Technology, Inc. (Taiwan)

     1,600        56,129  

Green World FinTech Service Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     6,655        96,261  

Hyundai Ezwel Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     13,300        77,272  

Koh Young Technology, Inc. (South Korea)

     8,100        88,474  

LiveChat Software, S.A. (Poland)2

     2,000        43,841  

Locaweb Servicos de Internet, S.A. (Brazil)*,1

     68,100        73,390  

Metrodata Electronics Tbk PT (Indonesia)

     2,370,400        93,877  

Sasken Technologies, Ltd. (India)

     9,400        91,810  

Tong Hsing Electronic Industries, Ltd. (Taiwan)

     13,200        89,498  

TOTVS, S.A. (Brazil)

     18,359        81,772  

Venustech Group, Inc., Class A (China)

     32,700        97,535  

WinWay Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)

     3,700        45,242  

Yeahka, Ltd. (China)*

     33,300        94,906  

Total Information Technology

          1,735,829  

Materials - 2.8%

     

Dongsung Finetec Co., Ltd.
(South Korea)

     9,900        92,666  

Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     300        47,434  

Total Materials

        140,100  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     

    

Shares

     Value  

Real Estate - 3.4%

     

A-Living Smart City Services Co., Ltd. (China)1

     48,700        $78,399  

Corp. Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV (Mexico)

     34,900        65,081  

PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (India)1

     17,700        28,919  

Total Real Estate

        172,399  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $6,049,937)

        5,007,578  

Participation Notes - 1.0%

     

Industrials - 1.0%

     

Masan Group Corp., 11/21/22 (JPMorgan) (Vietnam)

     10,440        50,327  

Total Participation Notes

     

(Cost $21,593)

        50,327  
      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Short-Term Investments - 0.7%

     

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.7%3

 

  

HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.480% total to be received $35,007 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 11/15/23 - 08/15/51, totaling $35,706)

     $35,006        $35,006  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $35,006)

        35,006  

Total Investments - 100.5%

     

(Cost $6,106,536)

        5,092,911  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (0.5)%

 

     (27,706

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $5,065,205  
 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of this security amounted to $451,048 or 8.9% of net assets.

2 

Some of this security, amounting to $31,894 or 0.6% of net assets, was out on loan to various borrowers and is collateralized by cash. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

3 

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

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Information Technology

     $249,039        $1,486,790               $1,735,829  

Consumer Discretionary

     257,165        553,244               810,409  

Health Care

     84,482        565,043               649,525  

Communication Services

     135,587        454,011               589,598  

Financials

     152,239        395,085               547,324  

Industrials

            225,395               225,395  

Real Estate

     94,000        78,399               172,399  

Materials

            140,100               140,100  

Energy

            136,999               136,999  

Participation Notes

            50,327               50,327  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            35,006               35,006  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investment in Securities

     $972,512        $4,120,399               $5,092,911  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All participation notes held in the Fund are Level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of participation notes by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country    % of Long-Term
Investments

 Argentina

      1.0

 Brazil

      8.9

 Cayman Islands

      1.7

 China

     12.2

 Greece

      1.8

 Hong Kong

      3.7

 India

    19.6

 Indonesia

      5.6

 Malaysia

      1.4

 Mexico

      2.6

 Philippines

      1.5

 Poland

      2.2

 South Africa

      1.3

 South Korea

    14.7

 Taiwan

    17.7

 Thailand

      3.1

 Vietnam

      1.0
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector

 

  

% of

Net Assets

 

 

Industrials

       27.4
 

Financials

       16.1
 

Information Technology

       15.1
 

Consumer Discretionary

       11.3
 

Health Care1

       8.4
 

Consumer Staples

       6.5
 

Communication Services

       3.1
 

Materials

       2.7
 

Energy

       2.2
 

Real Estate

       1.0
 

Utilities

       0.7
 

Short-Term Investments

       7.9
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

       (2.4 )

 

1 

Includes (0.2)% of a forward sale in a when-issue market.

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   

% of

Net Assets

 

PJT Partners, Inc., Class A (United States)

     2.6
 

Chemed Corp. (United States)

     2.4
 

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     2.4
 

Steadfast Group, Ltd. (Australia)

     2.3
 

Topdanmark AS (Denmark)

     2.2
 

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     1.9
 

IPH, Ltd. (Australia)

     1.8
 

Evercore, Inc., Class A (United States)

     1.7
 

CyberArk Software, Ltd. (Israel)

     1.7
 

EMCOR Group, Inc. (United States)

     1.6
 
    

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

   20.6
    

 

      
 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Long Positions - 102.6%

 

  

Common Stocks - 94.7%

 

  

Communication Services - 3.1%

 

  

Auto Trader Group PLC (United Kingdom)1

     2,300        $15,577  

Future PLC (United Kingdom)

     700        14,813  

Kadokawa Corp. (Japan)

     900        19,469  

Nordic Entertainment Group AB,
Class B (Sweden)*

     500        10,271  

Total Communication Services

        60,130  

Consumer Discretionary - 11.3%

 

  

Afya, Ltd., Class A (Brazil)*

     1,500        14,925  

Brunswick Corp. (United States)

     400        26,152  

Callaway Golf Co. (United States)*

     1,200        24,480  

CIE Automotive, S.A. (Spain)

     800        19,921  

Dalata Hotel Group PLC (Ireland)*

     2,900        10,561  

Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.,
Class A (United States)*

     300        18,888  

Games Workshop Group PLC
(United Kingdom)

     100        8,141  

Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc. (United States)*

     700        25,011  

K Car Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     800        12,617  

momo.com, Inc. (Taiwan)

     708        15,232  

National Vision Holdings, Inc. (United States)*,2

     700        19,250  

Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A (United States)*

     300        20,403  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        215,581  

Consumer Staples - 6.5%

 

  

Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     1,500        36,871  

Performance Food Group Co.
(United States)*

     600        27,588  

Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     150        6,589  

Tate & Lyle PLC (United Kingdom)

     2,800        25,660  

Viscofan, S.A. (Spain)

     500        27,585  

Total Consumer Staples

        124,293  

Energy - 2.2%

 

  

Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE (Germany)

     200        5,376  

Gaztransport Et Technigaz, S.A. (France)

     200        25,121  

TGS ASA (Norway)

     800        11,232  

Total Energy

        41,729  

Financials - 16.1%

 

  

doValue S.P.A. (Italy)1

     27        160  

Evercore, Inc., Class A (United States)

     350        32,763  

FinecoBank Banca Fineco S.P.A. (Italy)

     900        10,797  

Focus Financial Partners, Inc.,
Class A (United States)*

     700        23,842  

Nordnet AB publ (Sweden)

     1,300        17,114  
      Shares      Value  

Patria Investments, Ltd.,
Class A (Cayman Islands)

     800        $10,576  

PJT Partners, Inc., Class A (United States)

     700        49,196  

RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     300        46,911  

Silvergate Capital Corp., Class A
(United States)*

     200        10,706  

St James’s Place PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,600        21,529  

Steadfast Group, Ltd. (Australia)

     12,400        43,145  

Topdanmark AS (Denmark)

     800        41,637  

Total Financials

        308,376  

Health Care - 8.6%

 

  

ALK-Abello A/S (Denmark)*

     1,000        17,421  

Amplifon S.P.A. (Italy)

     400        12,298  

Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR (Denmark)*,2

     150        13,944  

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (United States)*

     50        10,698  

Chemed Corp. (United States)

     100        46,939  

Encompass Health Corp. (United States)

     500        28,025  

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     300        18,312  

Siegfried Holding AG (Switzerland)

     25        16,011  

Total Health Care

        163,648  

Industrials - 27.4%

 

  

Arcadis, N.V. (Netherlands)

     400        13,397  

The AZEK Co., Inc. (United States)*

     800        13,392  

Befesa, S.A. (Luxembourg)1

     200        9,749  

Bodycote PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,600        10,296  

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
(United States)

     250        22,590  

Cargojet, Inc. (Canada)

     100        11,071  

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.,
Class A (United States)*

     375        27,255  

Diploma PLC (United Kingdom)

     500        13,617  

Downer EDI, Ltd. (Australia)

     6,600        23,029  

EMCOR Group, Inc. (United States)

     300        30,888  

First Advantage Corp. (United States)*

     2,000        25,340  

Fuji Corp. (Japan)

     900        13,276  

Grafton Group PLC (Ireland)

     1,800        17,099  

Hexcel Corp. (United States)

     300        15,693  

HomeServe PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,600        22,827  

Interpump Group S.P.A. (Italy)

     200        7,658  

IPH, Ltd. (Australia)

     6,000        33,757  

KION Group AG (Germany)

     666        27,880  

Nabtesco Corp. (Japan)

     800        18,772  

Nexans, S.A. (France)

     300        23,373  

Regal Rexnord Corp. (United States)

     250        28,380  
 

 

 

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

22


  

    

    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Industrials - 27.4% (continued)

     

Rotork PLC (United Kingdom)

     5,800        $17,038  

RS Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,300        13,827  

RWS Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)

     2,400        10,129  

Saab AB, Class B (Sweden)

     600        24,811  

Valmet OYJ (Finland)

     600        14,786  

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.
(United States)*

     500        16,210  

Zurn Water Solutions Corp. (United States)

     600        16,344  

Total Industrials

        522,484  

Information Technology - 15.1%

     

Accton Technology Corp. (Taiwan)

     1,700        13,675  

Chinasoft International, Ltd. (China)

     9,800        10,057  

Copperleaf Technologies, Inc. (Canada)*

     500        2,486  

CyberArk Software, Ltd. (Israel)*

     250        31,990  

Fortnox AB (Sweden)

     2,000        9,239  

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
(United States)

     150        27,003  

Keywords Studios PLC (Ireland)

     400        10,686  

Littelfuse, Inc. (United States)

     50        12,702  

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (United States)*

     500        23,050  

MKS Instruments, Inc. (United States)

     125        12,829  

Nice, Ltd., Sponsored ADR (Israel)*

     150        28,867  

Simplex Holdings, Inc. (Japan)*

     1,200        15,467  

Spirent Communications PLC
(United Kingdom)

     7,000        21,029  

Systena Corp. (Japan)

     4,900        14,300  

TOTVS, S.A. (Brazil)

     4,583        20,413  

WNS Holdings, Ltd., ADR (India)*

     350        26,124  

Yeahka, Ltd. (China)*

     2,700        7,695  

Total Information Technology

        287,612  

Materials - 2.7%

     

Asahi Holdings, Inc. (Japan)

     800        12,552  

Huhtamaki Oyj (Finland)

     700        27,847  
      Shares     Value  

Verallia, S.A. (France)1

     500       $11,989  

Total Materials

       52,388  

Real Estate - 1.0%

    

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (United States)

     1,000       18,940  

Utilities - 0.7%

    

Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     900       12,815  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $2,014,011)

       1,807,996  
     Principal
Amount
       

Short-Term Investments - 7.9%

    

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 1.1%3

 

 

HSBC Securities USA, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.480% total to be received $21,440 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.500%, 11/15/23 - 08/15/51, totaling $21,868)

     $21,439       21,439  
     Shares        

Other Investment Companies - 6.8%

 

 

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%4

     85,986       85,986  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%4

     44,295       44,295  

Total Other Investment Companies

 

    130,281  

Total Short-Term Investments

    

(Cost $151,720)

       151,720  

Total Investments - 102.6%

 

 

(Cost $2,165,731)

       1,959,716  

Forward When-Issue Sale - (0.2%)

    

Common Stocks - (0.2%)

    

Health Care - (0.2%)

    

Enhabit, Inc. (United States)*,5
(Proceeds $(4,991))

     (200     (4,594

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (2.4)%

 

    (45,669

Net Assets - 100.0%

       $1,909,453  
 
*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $37,475 or 2.0% of net assets.

 

2 

Some of these securities, amounting to $32,816 or 1.7% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

3 

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

4 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

5 

Enhabit, Inc. represents a forward sale in the when-issue market of shares the Fund received on July 7, 2022, from a spin-off from Encompass Health Corp. The position is reflected on the holdings report as the sale occurred before the effective date of the spin-off.

ADR   American Depositary Receipt

 

 

 

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

23


  

    

    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1   Level 21    Level 3    Value

 Investments in Securities

          

Assets

          

Common Stocks

          

Industrials

     $229,990       $292,494            —        $522,484  

Financials

     215,631       92,745               308,376  

Information Technology

     185,464       102,148               287,612  

Consumer Discretionary

     159,670       55,911               215,581  

Health Care

     99,606       64,042               163,648  

Consumer Staples

     27,588       96,705               124,293  

Communication Services

           60,130               60,130  

Materials

           52,388               52,388  

Energy

           41,729               41,729  

Real Estate

     18,940                     18,940  

Utilities

           12,815               12,815  

Short-Term Investments

          

Joint Repurchase Agreements

           21,439               21,439  

Other Investment Companies

     130,281                     130,281  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     1,067,170       892,546               1,959,716  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Liabilities

          

Common Stocks

          

Health Care

     (4,594                   (4,594
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 Net Investments in Securities

     $1,062,576       $892,546               $1,955,122  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

24


  

    

    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country    % of Long-Term
Investments

 Australia

     5.5

 Bermuda

     2.6

 Brazil

     2.0

 Canada

     0.8

 Cayman Islands

     0.6

 China

     1.0

 Denmark

     4.0

 Finland

     2.4

 France

     3.4

 Germany

     1.8

 India

     1.4

 Ireland

     2.1

 Israel

     3.4

 Italy

     1.7

 Japan

     9.3

 Luxembourg

     0.5

 Netherlands

     0.7

 Norway

     0.6

 South Korea

     0.7

 Spain

     2.6

 Sweden

     3.4

 Switzerland

     0.9

 Taiwan

     1.6

 United Kingdom

   10.8

 United States

   36.2
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

25


  

    

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

     AMG
TimesSquare
Small Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
International Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Emerging
Markets Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Global Small
Cap Fund

Assets:

          

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $16,738,493, $39,186,647, $10,109,496, $31,894, and $32,816, respectively)

     $254,774,626         $1,307,415,921         $584,830,798         $5,092,911         $1,959,716    

Foreign currency2

                 1,991,391       100,646       21,892  

Receivable for investments sold

     1,000,300       6,459,476       31,700,915             4,991  

Dividend and interest receivables

     79,060       205,575       2,575,218       15,630       3,880  

Securities lending income receivable

     5,677       13,320       1,312       55       4  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

           356,754       1,241,797              

Receivable from affiliate

     4,035                   12,583       6,785  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     23,407       55,383       53,909             689  

Total assets

     255,887,105       1,314,506,429       622,395,340       5,221,825       1,997,957  

Liabilities:

          

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     11,833,887       23,352,345       12,442,766       35,006       21,439  

Payable for investments purchased

     150,159       2,736,010       579,202             42,384  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     471,211       4,923,898       28,622,565              

Payable for foreign capital gains tax

                       2,260        

Interfund loan payable

                       91,065        

Due to custodian

                       8,118        

Accrued expenses:

          

Investment advisory and management fees

     163,447       863,386       404,828       4,362       1,142  

Administrative fees

     31,034       163,934       80,966       689       245  

Distribution fees

                       5       11  

Shareholder service fees

     10,630       76,811       30,122       4        

Other

     67,872       195,460       153,773       15,111       18,689  

Forward when-issue sale, at value3

           408,866                   4,594  

Total liabilities

     12,728,240       32,720,710       42,314,222       156,620       88,504  
          

 Net Assets

     $243,158,865       $1,281,785,719       $580,081,118       $5,065,205       $1,909,453  

1 Investments at cost

     $269,816,377       $1,119,774,198       $639,493,472       $6,106,536       $2,165,731  

2 Foreign currency at cost

                 $2,026,310       $101,947       $22,146  

3 Proceeds

           $444,189                   $4,991  

 

 

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

26


  

    

    

    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

    

 

     AMG
TimesSquare
Small Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
   AMG
TimesSquare
International Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Emerging
Markets Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Global Small
Cap Fund

 Net Assets Represent:

           

 Paid-in capital

     $258,342,772         $1,074,827,488        $798,210,713       $6,510,762       $2,209,371  

 Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (15,183,907     206,958,231        (218,129,595     (1,445,557     (299,918

 Net Assets

     $243,158,865       $1,281,785,719        $580,081,118       $5,065,205       $1,909,453  

 Class N:

           

 Net Assets

     $61,017,204       $367,344,603        $13,201,407       $22,405       $49,582  

 Shares outstanding

     6,394,663       28,523,881        1,021,500       2,713       5,556  

 Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $9.54       $12.88        $12.92       $8.26       $8.92  

 Class I:

           

 Net Assets

     $8,069,933       $339,912,022        $293,173,800       $332,244       $29,223  

 Shares outstanding

     796,194       24,828,676        22,623,635       39,993       3,258  

 Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $10.14       $13.69        $12.96       $8.31       $8.97  

 Class Z:

           

 Net Assets

     $174,071,728       $574,529,094        $273,705,911       $4,710,556       $1,830,648  

 Shares outstanding

     17,091,525       41,766,460        21,101,927       567,372       204,059  

 Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $10.18       $13.76        $12.97       $8.30       $8.97  

 

 

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

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    Statement of Operations (unaudited)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

    AMG
TimesSquare
Small Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
International Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Emerging
Markets Small
Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Global Small
Cap Fund

 Investment Income:

         

 Dividend income

    $315,823       $4,451,726       $14,686,325 1      $58,414       $20,658  

 Interest income

    50       217       263       —`        

 Securities lending income

    80,781       79,023       56,510       1,063       117  

 Foreign withholding tax

          (23,677     (1,611,731     (6,345     (2,360

 Total investment income

    396,654       4,507,289       13,131,367       53,132       18,415  

 Expenses:

         

 Investment advisory and management fees

    1,211,765       5,844,174       3,031,059       31,448       7,787  

 Administrative fees

    230,082       1,109,653       606,212       4,966       1,669  

 Distribution fees - Class N

                      35       72  

 Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

    70,420       434,641       20,402       21        

 Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

    3,771       92,713       226,954       9        

 Professional fees

    28,166       55,331       39,606       20,133       16,806  

 Custodian fees

    25,299       72,310       141,374       30,976       16,422  

 Registration fees

    19,496       36,199       54,205       7,521       1,138  

 Trustee fees and expenses

    11,438       52,522       29,574       240       79  

 Transfer agent fees

    6,053       25,895       22,643       423       231  

 Reports to shareholders

    4,162       49,633       46,409       584       539  

 Interest expense

                7,807       236        

  Miscellaneous

    6,954       26,395       15,728       1,274       1,198  

 Total expenses before offsets

    1,617,606       7,799,466       4,241,973       97,866       45,941  

 Expense reimbursements

    (24,874                 (55,407     (34,743

 Expense reductions

    (27,943     (61,125                  

 Net expenses

    1,564,789       7,738,341       4,241,973       42,459       11,198  
         

 Net investment income (loss)

    (1,168,135     (3,231,052     8,889,394       10,673       7,217  

 Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

         

 Net realized loss on investments

    (12,163,796     (2,277,510     (99,841,299     (311,462     (60,552

 Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions

                (388,387     (7,489     (1,617

 Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (111,345,035     (439,625,813     (208,994,988     (1,272,512     (713,366

 Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward when-issue sale

          35,323                   397  

 Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations

                (206,750     16,553       (415

 Net realized and unrealized loss

    (123,508,831     (441,868,000     (309,431,424     (1,574,910     (775,553
         

 Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

    $(124,676,966     $(445,099,052     $(300,542,030     $(1,564,237     $(768,336

1 Includes non-recurring dividends of $1,504,074.

 

 

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

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    Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

    AMG
TimesSquare
Small Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
International Small
Cap Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

  Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

           

  Net investment income (loss)

    $(1,168,135     $(3,671,518     $(3,231,052     $(6,297,739     $8,889,394       $7,055,207  

  Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (12,163,796     79,059,615       (2,277,510     497,360,722       (100,229,686     137,617,802  

  Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (111,345,035     (46,101,944     (439,590,490     (202,912,685     (209,201,738     (128,853,294

  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (124,676,966     29,286,153       (445,099,052     288,150,298       (300,542,030     15,819,715  

  Distributions to Shareholders:

           

  Class N

          (16,889,951           (129,769,564           (202,193

  Class I

          (2,245,753           (99,774,515           (7,082,703

  Class Z

          (58,061,717           (188,751,022           (4,959,152

  Total distributions to shareholders

          (77,197,421           (418,295,101           (12,244,048

  Capital Share Transactions:1

           

  Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    (44,089,263     14,500,368       (50,411,285     (129,788,867     (151,466,362     (44,353,251
           

  Total decrease in net assets

    (168,766,229     (33,410,900     (495,510,337     (259,933,670     (452,008,392     (40,777,584

  Net Assets:

           

  Beginning of period

    411,925,094       445,335,994       1,777,296,056       2,037,229,726       1,032,089,510       1,072,867,094  

  End of period

    $243,158,865       $411,925,094       $1,281,785,719       $1,777,296,056       $580,081,118       $1,032,089,510  

 

1

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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    Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

    AMG
TimesSquare
Emerging
Markets Small Cap Fund
  AMG
TimesSquare
Global Small
Cap Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

  Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

  Net investment income

    $10,673       $17,190          $7,217       $6,177      

  Net realized gain (loss) on investments

    (318,951     1,917,681       (62,169     305,915  

  Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (1,255,959     (1,251,657     (713,384     (55,587

  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,564,237     683,214       (768,336     256,505  

  Distributions to Shareholders:

       

  Class N

          (14,953           (4,448

  Class I

          (127,065           (2,692

  Class Z

          (2,197,218           (169,825

  Total distributions to shareholders

          (2,339,236           (176,965

  Capital Share Transactions:1

       

  Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    (1,326,600     2,407,027       (10,655     323,693  
       

  Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (2,890,837     751,005       (778,991     403,233  

  Net Assets:

       

  Beginning of period

    7,956,042       7,205,037       2,688,444       2,285,211  

  End of period

    $5,065,205       $7,956,042       $1,909,453       $2,688,444  

 

1 

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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     AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $14.09       $16.45       $13.96       $12.21       $16.90       $15.52

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

  Net investment loss2,3

      (0.05 )       (0.17 )       (0.11 )4       (0.09 )       (0.10 )       (0.08 )5

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (4.50 )       1.18       4.92       3.47       (0.70 )       3.32

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (4.55 )       1.01       4.81       3.38       (0.80 )       3.24

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

  Net realized gain on investments

            (3.37 )       (2.32 )       (1.63 )       (3.89 )       (1.86 )

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $9.54       $14.09       $16.45       $13.96       $12.21       $16.90

  Total Return3,6

      (32.29 )%7       6.72 %       34.96 %       27.98 %       (4.38 )%       20.87 %

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets8

      1.18 %9       1.17 %10       1.16 %       1.17 %       1.09 %       1.23 %

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

      1.21 %9       1.19 %10       1.20 %       1.19 %       1.10 %       1.24 %

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

      (0.92 )%9       (0.97 )%       (0.79 )%       (0.63 )%       (0.55 )%       (0.48 )%

  Portfolio turnover

      23 %7       65 %       71 %       62 %       63 %       58 %

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $61,017       $86,941       $112,740       $105,862       $99,996       $318,627
                                                             

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   201712

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $14.96       $17.25       $14.53       $12.64       $17.32       $16.52  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment loss2,3

     (0.05     (0.15     (0.10 )4      (0.07     (0.09     (0.05 )5 

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (4.77     1.23       5.14       3.59       (0.70     2.71  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (4.82     1.08       5.04       3.52       (0.79     2.66  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net realized gain on investments

           (3.37     (2.32     (1.63     (3.89     (1.86

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $10.14       $14.96       $17.25       $14.53       $12.64       $17.32  

  Total Return3,6

     (32.22 )%7      6.81     35.19     28.13     (4.21 )%      16.11 %7 

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets13

     1.05 %9      1.05 %10      1.03     1.01     1.00     1.10 %9 

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

     1.08 %9      1.07 %10      1.07     1.03     1.01     1.11 %9 

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

     (0.80 )%9      (0.85 )%      (0.66 )%      (0.47 )%      (0.46 )%      (0.35 )%9 

  Portfolio turnover

     23 %7      65     71     62     63     58

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $8,070       $12,380       $12,062       $11,333       $174,914       $2,065  
                                                  

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                            
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                            
  Class Z   (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $15.03       $17.30       $14.55       $12.65       $17.33       $15.84  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

  Net investment loss2,3

    (0.04     (0.14     (0.09 )4      (0.07     (0.08     (0.05 )5 

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (4.81     1.24       5.16       3.60       (0.71     3.40  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (4.85     1.10       5.07       3.53       (0.79     3.35  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

  Net realized gain on investments

          (3.37     (2.32     (1.63     (3.89     (1.86

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $10.18       $15.03       $17.30       $14.55       $12.65       $17.33  

  Total Return3,6

    (32.27 )%7      6.91     35.35     28.19     (4.21 )%      21.14

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets8

    0.98 %9      0.97 %10      0.96     0.97     0.96     1.03

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

    1.01 %9      0.99 %10      1.00     0.99     0.97     1.04

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

    (0.72 )%9      (0.77 )%      (0.59 )%      (0.43 )%      (0.42 )%      (0.28 )% 

  Portfolio turnover

    23 %7      65     71     62     63     58

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $174,072       $312,604       $320,535       $367,787       $601,789       $866,289  
                                                 

 

1 

Effective February 27, 2017, the Class I and Class S were renamed Class Z and Class N, respectively.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment loss would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.12), $(0.10), and $(0.09) for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

5 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.12), $(0.09), and $(0.09) for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

6 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

7 

Not annualized.

 

8 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01% for the six months ended June 30 2022, 0.02% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, 0.03% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, 0.02% for the fiscal year ended 2019 and 0.01% for each fiscal year ended 2018 and 2017.

 

9 

Annualized.

 

10 

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to less than 0.01%

 

11 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

12 

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

13 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to 0.01% for the six months ended June 30 2022, 0.02% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, 0.03% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, 0.02% for the fiscal year ended 2019, 0.01% for the fiscal year ended 2018 and 0.01% for the fiscal period ended 2017.

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                            
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                            
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $17.24       $19.66       $17.69       $15.00       $18.40       $17.26  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

  Net investment loss2,3

    (0.04     (0.10 )4      (0.09 )5      (0.07     (0.08     (0.12 )6 

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (4.32     3.11       5.84       5.62       (0.78     3.98  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (4.36     3.01       5.75       5.55       (0.86     3.86  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

  Net realized gain on investments

          (5.43     (3.78     (2.86     (2.54     (2.72

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $12.88       $17.24       $19.66       $17.69       $15.00       $18.40  

  Total Return3,7

    (25.29 )%8      15.92     33.03     37.15     (4.55 )%      22.40

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets9

    1.17 %10      1.17     1.17     1.17     1.17     1.23

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

    1.18 %10      1.18     1.18     1.18     1.18     1.24

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

    (0.57 )%10      (0.46 )%      (0.48 )%      (0.38 )%      (0.39 )%      (0.66 )% 

  Portfolio turnover

    21 %8      53     74     65     59     54

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $367,345       $535,289       $613,501       $518,267       $375,505       $519,337  
                                                 

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   201712

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $18.31       $20.58       $18.35       $15.46       $18.86       $18.73

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

  Net investment loss2,3

       (0.03 )       (0.07 )4       (0.07 )5       (0.05 )       (0.05 )       (0.09 )6

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (4.59 )       3.25       6.08       5.80       (0.81 )       2.94

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (4.62 )       3.18       6.01       5.75       (0.86 )       2.85

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

  Net investment income

             (0.02 )                        

  Net realized gain on investments

             (5.43 )       (3.78 )       (2.86 )       (2.54 )       (2.72 )

  Total distributions to shareholders

             (5.45 )       (3.78 )       (2.86 )       (2.54 )       (2.72 )

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $13.69       $18.31       $20.58       $18.35       $15.46       $18.86

  Total Return3,7

       (25.23 )%8       16.04 %       33.27 %       37.33 %       (4.45 )%       15.24 %8

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets13

       1.02 %10       1.02 %       1.04 %       1.07 %       1.02 %       1.08 %10

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

       1.03 %10       1.03 %       1.05 %       1.08 %       1.03 %       1.09 %10

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

       (0.42 )%10       (0.31 )%       (0.35 )%       (0.28 )%       (0.24 )%       (0.52 )%10

  Portfolio turnover

       21 %8       53 %       74 %       65 %       59 %       54 %

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $339,912       $431,797       $526,800       $472,524       $353,282       $397,061
                                                              

 

 

 

    

35


  

    AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class Z   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $18.39       $20.65       $18.39       $15.48       $18.87       $17.61

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

  Net investment loss2,3

      (0.03 )       (0.06 )4       (0.05 )5       (0.03 )       (0.04 )       (0.09 )6

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (4.60 )       3.27       6.09       5.80       (0.81 )       4.07

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (4.63 )       3.21       6.04       5.77       (0.85 )       3.98

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

  Net investment income

            (0.04 )                        

  Net realized gain on investments

            (5.43 )       (3.78 )       (2.86 )       (2.54 )       (2.72 )

  Total distributions to shareholders

            (5.47 )       (3.78 )       (2.86 )       (2.54 )       (2.72 )

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $13.76       $18.39       $20.65       $18.39       $15.48       $18.87

  Total Return3,7

      (25.18 )%8       16.10 %       33.36 %       37.41 %       (4.39 )%       22.63 %

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets9

      0.97 %10       0.97 %       0.97 %       0.97 %       0.97 %       1.03 %

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

      0.98 %10       0.98 %       0.98 %       0.98 %       0.98 %       1.04 %

  Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets3

      (0.37 )%10       (0.26 )%       (0.28 )%       (0.18 )%       (0.19 )%       (0.46 )%

  Portfolio turnover

      21 %8       53 %       74 %       65 %       59 %       54 %

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $574,529       $810,210       $896,929       $894,390       $948,380       $1,171,466
                                                             

 

1 

Effective February 27, 2017, the Class I and Class S were renamed Class Z and Class N, respectively.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment loss would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.16), $(0.13) and $(0.12) for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

5 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.11), $(0.08) and $(0.07) for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

6 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment loss per share would have been $(0.14), $(0.11) and $(0.11) for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

7 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

8 

Not annualized.

 

9 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 0.01% for each fiscal year ended 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017.

 

10 

Annualized.

 

11 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

12 

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

13 

Includes reduction from broker recapture amounting to less than 0.01% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, 0.01% for each fiscal year ended 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 and 0.01% for the fiscal period ended 2017.

 

 

 

    

36


  

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                    
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,
    June 30, 2022                    
  Class N   (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

      $18.49       $18.44       $16.24       $12.72       $16.99       $12.35

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                       

  Net investment income2,3

      0.15 4        0.09       0.02       0.21 5        0.18       0.08 6 
             

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

      (5.72 )       0.14       2.18       3.55       (4.35 )       4.69

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

      (5.57 )       0.23       2.20       3.76       (4.17 )       4.77

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                       

  Net investment income

            (0.18 )             (0.24 )       (0.10 )       (0.06 )

  Net realized gain on investments

                                    (0.07 )

  Total distributions to shareholders

            (0.18 )             (0.24 )       (0.10 )       (0.13 )

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

      $12.92       $18.49       $18.44       $16.24       $12.72       $16.99

  Total Return3,7

      (30.13 )%8       1.25 %       13.55 %       29.56 %       (24.54 )%       38.63 %  

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

      1.24 %9       1.22 %       1.23 %       1.23 %       1.23 %       1.29 %

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

      1.24 %9       1.22 %       1.23 %       1.23 %       1.23 %       1.30 %

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

      2.01 %9       0.47 %       0.17 %       1.43 %       1.07 %       0.53 %

  Portfolio turnover

      41 %8       73 %       57 %       40 %       46 %       48 %

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

      $13,201       $21,202       $45,389       $70,532       $88,913       $238,935
                                                             

 

 

 

    

37


  

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   201711

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $18.52       $18.49       $16.26       $12.74       $17.08       $13.18  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment income2,3

     0.16 4      0.12       0.05       0.24 5      0.20       0.11 6 

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (5.72     0.13       2.19       3.55       (4.37     3.94  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (5.56     0.25       2.24       3.79       (4.17     4.05  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net investment income

           (0.22     (0.01     (0.27     (0.17     (0.08

  Net realized gain on investments

                                   (0.07

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (0.22     (0.01     (0.27     (0.17     (0.15

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $12.96       $18.52       $18.49       $16.26       $12.74       $17.08  

  Total Return3,7

     (30.02 )%8      1.36     13.75     29.78     (24.42 )%      30.72 %8 

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.09 %9      1.07     1.08     1.06     1.06     1.09 %9 

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     1.09 %9      1.07     1.08     1.06     1.06     1.10 %9 

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     2.16 %9      0.62     0.32     1.60     1.24     0.77 %9 

  Portfolio turnover

     41 %8      73     57     40     46     48

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $293,174       $614,652       $629,502       $658,599       $538,749       $182,528  
                                                  

 

 

 

    

38


  

    AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

    For the six                            
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                            
  Class Z   (unaudited)   2021       2020       2019       2018       20171  

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $18.53       $18.50       $16.26       $12.75       $17.08       $12.41  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

  Net investment income2,3

    0.17 4      0.14       0.06       0.25 5      0.21       0.11 6 

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (5.73     0.12       2.20       3.55       (4.36     4.71  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (5.56     0.26       2.26       3.80       (4.15     4.82  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

  Net investment income

          (0.23     (0.02     (0.29     (0.18     (0.08

  Net realized gain on investments

          —        —        —        —        (0.07

  Total distributions to shareholders

          (0.23     (0.02     (0.29     (0.18     (0.15

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $12.97       $18.53       $18.50       $16.26       $12.75       $17.08  

  Total Return3,7

    (30.01 )%8      1.47     13.90     29.77     (24.29 )%      38.86

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.99 %9      0.97     0.98     0.98     0.98     1.04

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

    0.99 %9      0.97     0.98     0.98     0.98     1.05

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

    2.26 %9      0.72     0.42     1.68     1.32     0.70

  Portfolio turnover

    41 %8      73     57     40     46     48

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $273,706       $396,236       $397,976       $401,528       $372,085       $252,951  
                                                 

 

1 

Effective February 27, 2017, the Class I and Class S were renamed Class Z and Class N, respectively.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.12, $0.13 and $0.14 for

 

Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

5 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.16, $0.18 and $0.20 for

 

Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

6 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.02, $0.05 and $0.05 for

 

Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

7 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

8 

Not annualized.

 

9

Annualized.

 

10 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

11 

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

 

 

    

39


  

    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

                         For the fiscal
     For the six                   period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                    
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   2018   20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $10.52       $13.66       $11.03       $9.49       $12.32       $10.94

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                        

  Net investment income (loss)2,3

       (0.00 )4       (0.03 )       0.13 5        0.03       0.08       0.03

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (2.26 )       1.22       2.50       1.53       (2.34 )       2.33

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (2.26 )       1.19       2.63       1.56       (2.26 )       2.36

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                        

  Net investment income

             (0.07 )       (0.00 )4       (0.02 )       (0.01 )       (0.15 )

  Net realized gain on investments

             (4.26 )                   (0.56 )       (0.83 )

  Paid in capital

                         (0.00 )4            

  Total distributions to shareholders

             (4.33 )       (0.00 )4       (0.02 )       (0.57 )       (0.98 )

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $8.26       $10.52       $13.66       $11.03       $9.49       $12.32

  Total Return3,6

       (21.48 )%7       9.10 %       23.86 %       16.49 %       (18.30 )%       21.72 %7

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.68 %8,9       1.68 %10       1.65 %       1.67 %9       1.67 %       1.65 %8

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

       3.35 %8       3.03 %       3.66 %       4.29 %       3.87 %       5.02 %8

  Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       (0.08 )%8       (0.19 )%       1.22 %       0.31 %       0.68 %       0.28 %8

  Portfolio turnover

       51 %7       139 %       129 %       103 %       84 %       81 %

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $22       $49       $43       $39       $31       $43  
                                                              

 

 

 

    

40


  

    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                                
     months ended     For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                                
  Class I    (unaudited)     2021     2020     2019     2018       2017    

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $10.56       $13.70       $11.05       $9.51       $12.35       $10.05       

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment income2,3

     0.02       0.03       0.18 5      0.07       0.11       0.06       

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (2.27     1.23       2.51       1.53       (2.33     3.23       

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (2.25     1.26       2.69       1.60       (2.22     3.29       

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net investment income

           (0.14     (0.04     (0.05     (0.06     (0.16)       

  Net realized gain on investments

           (4.26                 (0.56     (0.83)       

  Paid in capital

                       (0.01           —        

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (4.40     (0.04     (0.06     (0.62     (0.99)       

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $8.31       $10.56       $13.70       $11.05       $9.51       $12.35       

  Total Return3,6

     (21.31 )%7      9.50     24.49     16.83     (17.90 )%      32.85%    

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.29 %8,9      1.28 %10      1.25     1.27 %9      1.27     1.25%    

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

     2.96 %8      2.63     3.26     3.89     3.47     4.59%    

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     0.31 %8      0.21     1.62     0.71     1.08     0.53%    

  Portfolio turnover

     51 %7      139     129     103     84     81%    

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $332       $434       $396       $310       $273       $13       
                                                  

 

 

 

    

41


  

    AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

     For the six                                
     months ended     For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                                
  Class Z    (unaudited)     2021     2020     2019     2018       2017    

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $10.55       $13.70       $11.05       $9.51       $12.35       $10.05       

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment income2,3

     0.02       0.03       0.18 5      0.07       0.12       0.06       

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (2.27     1.22       2.51       1.53       (2.34     3.23       

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (2.25     1.25       2.69       1.60       (2.22     3.29       

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net investment income

           (0.14     (0.04     (0.05     (0.06     (0.16)       

  Net realized gain on investments

           (4.26                 (0.56     (0.83)       

  Paid in capital

                       (0.01           —        

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (4.40     (0.04     (0.06     (0.62     (0.99)       

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $8.30       $10.55       $13.70       $11.05       $9.51       $12.35       

  Total Return3,6

     (21.33 )%7      9.51     24.40     16.83     (17.90 )%      32.85%    

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.28 %8,9      1.28 %10      1.25     1.27 %9      1.27     1.25%    

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets11

     2.95 %8      2.63     3.26     3.89     3.47     4.59%    

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     0.32 %8      0.21     1.62     0.71     1.08     0.53%    

  Portfolio turnover

     51 %7      139     129     103     84     81%    

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $4,711       $7,473       $6,766       $5,473       $5,513       $6,850       
                                                  

 

1 

Commencement of operations was on February 27, 2017.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Less than $(0.005) per share.

 

5 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.11, $0.16 and $0.16 for

 

Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

6 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

7 

Not annualized.

 

8 

Annualized.

 

9 

Includes interest expense totaling 0.03% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 0.02% for the fiscal year ended 2019, relating to interfund lending and bank overdrafts.

 

10 

Includes expense totaling 0.03% relating to excise tax expense.

 

11 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                     For the fiscal
     For the six               period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   20181

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.50       $12.05       $10.84       $7.95       $10.00

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

  Net investment income (loss)2,3

       0.02       0.00 4,5        (0.02 )       0.04       0.00 5 
           

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (3.60 )       1.31       1.23       2.95       (2.05 )

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (3.58 )       1.31       1.21       2.99       (2.05 )

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

  Net investment income

                         (0.10 )      

  Net realized gain on investments

             (0.86 )                  

  Total distributions to shareholders

             (0.86 )             (0.10 )      

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $8.92       $12.50       $12.05       $10.84       $7.95

  Total Return3,6

       (28.64 )%7       11.08 %       11.16 %       37.60 %       (20.50 )%7

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.25 %8       1.25 %       1.25 %       1.27 %9       1.25 %8

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

       4.37 %8       4.28 %       6.48 %       7.45 %       11.67 %8,11

  Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets3

       0.40 %8       0.00 %12       (0.18 )%       0.42 %       0.07 %8

  Portfolio turnover

       28 %7       59 %       42 %       80 %       22 %7

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $50       $69       $63       $44       $24
                                                    

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                     For the fiscal
     For the six               period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                
  Class I    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   20181

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $12.54       $12.09       $10.85       $7.96       $10.00  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

          

  Net investment income2,3

     0.03       0.03 4      0.01       0.06       0.02  

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (3.60     1.31       1.23       2.96       (2.06

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (3.57     1.34       1.24       3.02       (2.04

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

          

  Net investment income

           (0.03           (0.13      

  Net realized gain on investments

           (0.86                  

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (0.89           (0.13      

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $8.97       $12.54       $12.09       $10.85       $7.96  

  Total Return3,6

     (28.47 )%7      11.29     11.43     37.96     (20.40 )%7 

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.00 %8      1.00     1.00     1.02 %9      1.00 %8 

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     4.12 %8      4.03     6.23     7.20     11.42 %8,11 

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     0.65 %8      0.25     0.07     0.67     0.32 %8 

  Portfolio turnover

     28 %7      59     42     80     22 %7 

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $29       $41       $37       $33       $24  
                                          

 

 

 

    

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    AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                     For the fiscal
     For the six               period ended
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,   December 31,
     June 30, 2022                
  Class Z    (unaudited)   2021   2020   2019   20181

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

       $12.55       $12.09       $10.86       $7.96       $10.00

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

                    

  Net investment income2,3

       0.03       0.03 4        0.01       0.06       0.02

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

       (3.61 )       1.32       1.22       2.97       (2.06 )

    Total income (loss) from investment operations

       (3.58 )       1.35       1.23       3.03       (2.04 )

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

                    

  Net investment income

             (0.03 )             (0.13 )      

  Net realized gain on investments

             (0.86 )                  

  Total distributions to shareholders

             (0.89 )             (0.13 )      

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

       $8.97       $12.55       $12.09       $10.86       $7.96

  Total Return3,6

       (28.53 )%7       11.38 %       11.33 %       38.09 %       (20.40 )%7

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

       1.00 %8       1.00 %       1.00 %       1.02 %9       1.00 %8

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

       4.12 %8       4.03 %       6.23 %       7.20 %       11.42 %8,11

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

       0.65 %8       0.25 %       0.07 %       0.67 %       0.32 %8

  Portfolio turnover

       28 %7       59 %       42 %       80 %       22 %7

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

       $1,831       $2,578       $2,186       $2,032       $1,443
                                                    

 

1

Commencement of operations was on May 31, 2018.

 

2

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income/(loss) per share would have been $(0.02), $0.01 and $0.01 for Class N, Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

5

Less than $0.005 per share.

 

6

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

7

Not annualized.

 

8

Annualized.

 

9

Includes interest expense on interfund lending and excise tax expense totaling 0.02%.

 

10 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

11 

Ratio does not reflect the annualization of audit, excise tax and organization expenses.

 

12 

Less than 0.005%.

 

 

 

    

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company, organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report are AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund (“Small Cap”), AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund (“Mid Cap”), AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund (“International Small Cap”), AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (“Emerging Markets Small Cap”) and AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund (“Global Small Cap”), each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”.

Each Fund offers Class N, Class I and Class Z shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Funds and thus Fund performance.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

For the Funds, equity securities traded on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market system (“NMS”) are valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, if applicable, the NASDAQ official closing price or the official closing price of the relevant exchange or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities held by the Funds that are traded in the over-the-counter market (other than NMS securities) are valued at the bid price. Foreign equity securities (securities principally traded in markets other than U.S. markets) held by the Funds are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or, for markets that either do not offer an official closing price or where the official closing price may not be representative of the overall market, the last quoted sale price.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of
60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Funds’ portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Board, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Board to make fair value determinations. Each Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trust’s securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that a Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Funds, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Funds that the security represents at each quarter end.

With respect to foreign equity securities and certain foreign fixed income securities, the Board has adopted a policy that securities held in the Funds that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day provided that each individual price exceeds a pre-established confidence level.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

 

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

    

 

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and if after the fact, as soon as the Funds become aware of the ex-dividend date, except for Korean securities where dividends are recorded on confirmation date. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Upon notification from issuers, distributions received from a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) may be redesignated as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trust and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund.

Small Cap and Mid Cap had certain portfolio trades directed to various brokers under a brokerage recapture program. Credits received from the brokerage recapture program are earned and paid on a monthly basis, and are recorded as expense offsets, which serve to reduce the Funds’ overall expense ratio. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the impact on the expenses and expense ratios, if any, were as follows: Small Cap - $27,943 or 0.01% and Mid Cap - $61,125 or less than 0.01%.

d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in

December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. Permanent differences are primarily due to net operating losses, distributions in excess of earnings, tax equalization utilized and redemptions in kind. Temporary differences are due to mark-to-market on passive foreign investment companies, mark to market of foreign currency, wash sale loss deferrals, and the deferral of qualified late year losses.

At June 30, 2022, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The approximate cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

  Fund    Cost      Appreciation      Depreciation     Net Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Small Cap

     $269,816,377        $37,379,953        $(52,421,704     $(15,041,751

Mid Cap

     1,119,330,009        280,709,034        (93,031,988     187,677,046  

International Small Cap

     639,493,472        48,664,616        (103,327,290     (54,662,674

Emerging Markets Small Cap

     6,106,536        151,491        (1,165,116     (1,013,625

Global Small Cap

     2,160,740        132,953        (338,571     (205,618

e. FEDERAL TAXES

Each Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, each Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

 

 

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f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of December 31, 2021, the following Funds had capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes as shown in the following chart. These amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

 

  Fund    Short-Term      Long-Term      Total  

International Small Cap

   $ 54,268,987             $ 54,268,987      

As of December 31, 2021, Small Cap, Mid Cap, Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap had no capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes. Should the Funds incur net capital losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as either short-term and/or long-term.

 

g. CAPITAL STOCK

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, Mid Cap transferred securities and cash to certain shareholders in connection with redemptions in-kind transactions in the amount of $96,239,592. For the purposes of U.S. GAAP, the transactions were treated as sales of securities and the resulting gain or loss was recognized based on the market value of the securities on the date of the transfer. For tax purposes, no gains or losses were recognized.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the capital stock transactions by class for the Funds were as follows:

 

        Small Cap           Mid Cap    
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    687,912       $7,721,107       930,439       $15,571,628       1,312,519       $19,307,669       3,047,700       $63,868,231  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                1,230,987       16,889,145                   7,682,488       129,603,580  

  Shares redeemed

    (462,851     (5,171,598     (2,843,265     (48,167,312     (3,839,923     (56,269,136     (10,883,148     (223,239,974
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    225,061       $2,549,509       (681,839     $(15,706,539     (2,527,404     $(36,961,467     (152,960     $(29,768,163
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    31,073       $354,829       79,467       $1,373,565       3,670,690       $57,135,988       4,176,242       $93,109,355  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                154,084       2,245,001                   5,558,491       99,608,163  

  Shares redeemed

    (62,406     (728,326     (105,412     (1,906,387     (2,421,900     (37,072,768     (11,757,412     (263,905,674
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (31,333     $(373,497     128,139       $1,712,179       1,248,790       $20,063,220       (2,022,679     $(71,188,156
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

    629,431       $7,801,092       1,427,078       $24,765,445       3,300,833       $52,155,496       4,442,505       $95,320,322  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                3,693,532       54,036,383                   10,284,038       185,112,679  

  Shares redeemed

    (4,342,273     (54,066,367     (2,849,416     (50,307,100     (5,579,781     (85,668,534     (14,118,081     (309,265,549 )1 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (3,712,842     $(46,265,275     2,271,194       $28,494,728       (2,278,948     $(33,513,038     608,462       $(28,832,548
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1  Includes redemption in-kind in the amount of $96,239,592.

   

        International Small Cap           Emerging Markets Small Cap    
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    75,233       $1,107,263       134,982       $2,573,892       134       $1,201       4,935       $78,379  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                11,270       202,193                   1,336       13,885  

  Shares redeemed

    (200,629     (3,030,549     (1,460,668     (27,664,145     (2,093     (20,725     (4,734     (71,083
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (125,396     $(1,923,286     (1,314,416     $(24,888,060     (1,959     $(19,524     1,537       $21,181  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    International Small Cap   Emerging Markets Small Cap
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    5,136,847       $80,470,491       10,853,232       $208,442,162                   3,903       $62,945  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                382,596       6,879,080                   12,182       127,065  

  Shares redeemed

    (15,698,504     (232,827,825     (12,100,730     (230,937,471     (1,084     $(10,580     (3,903     (61,007
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (10,561,657     $(152,357,334     (864,902     $(15,616,229     (1,084     $(10,580     12,182       $129,003  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

    3,683,156       $57,670,440       2,778,649       $52,217,687       527       $5,000       8,876       $130,100  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                266,202       4,786,311                   208,460       2,172,152  

  Shares redeemed

    (3,963,960     (54,856,182     (3,176,564     (60,852,960     (141,305     (1,301,496     (3,176     (45,409
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (280,804     $2,814,258       (131,713     $(3,848,962     (140,778     $(1,296,496         214,160       $2,256,843  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        Global Small Cap                    
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021                
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount                

  Class N:

               

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                367       $4,448          

  Class I:

               

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                221       $2,692          

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

    4,550       $50,000       16,217       $212,500          

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                13,966       169,825          

  Shares redeemed

    (5,982     (60,655     (5,491     (65,772        
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

  Net increase (decrease)

    (1,432     $(10,655     24,692       $316,553          
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

At June 30, 2022, certain shareholders of record individually or collectively held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Funds as follows: Emerging Markets Small Cap -two own 37%; Global Small Cap - four own 85%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on the Funds.

 

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into third-party and bilateral repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Funds participate on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Funds’ custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to

the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2022, the market value of Repurchase Agreements outstanding for Small Cap, Mid Cap, International Small Cap, Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap were $11,833,887, $23,352,345, $12,442,766, $35,006 and $21,439, respectively.

i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. Dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated into U.S. Dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. Dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between

 

 

 

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trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

The Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

For each of the Funds, the Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Funds and is responsible for the Funds’ overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisers for the Funds (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadviser’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. Each Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC (“TimesSquare”) who serves pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in TimesSquare.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Funds’ investment management fees were paid at the following annual rates of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets:

 

  Small Cap

     0.79%      

  Mid Cap

     0.79%      

  International Small Cap

     0.75%      

  Emerging Markets Small Cap

     0.95%      

  Global Small Cap

     0.70%      

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2023, to waive management fees and/or pay or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts, and in connection with securities sold short), shareholder servicing fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) of Small Cap, Mid Cap, International Small Cap, Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap to the annual rate of 0.99%, 1.13%, 1.05%, 1.25% and 1.00%, respectively, of each Fund’s average daily net assets (this annual rate or such other annual rate that may be in effect from time to time, the “Expense Cap”), subject to later reimbursement by the Funds in certain circumstances.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from a Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid,

waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of a Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Board, or in the event of a Fund’s liquidation unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of a Fund.

At June 30, 2022, the Funds’ expiration of reimbursements subject to recoupment is as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

   Small Cap      Emerging Markets Small Cap      Global Small Cap  

  Less than 1 year

     $22,568        $147,366        $118,900  

  1-2 years

     14,640        95,066        79,007  

  2-3 years

     28,920        122,036        73,377  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total

     $66,128        $364,468        $271,284  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Funds’ administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Funds’ operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund. Each Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Funds are distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for each Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and will be sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

The Trust has adopted a distribution and service plan (the “Plan”) with respect to the Class N shares of Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap, in accordance with the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act and the requirements of the applicable rules of FINRA regarding asset-based sales charges. Pursuant to the Plan, Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap may make payments to the Distributor for its expenditures in financing any activity primarily intended to result in the sale of Emerging Markets Small Cap and Global Small Cap’s Class N shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders of that class. The Plan authorized payments to the Distributor up to 0.25% annually of Emerging Markets Small Cap’s and Global Small Cap’s average daily net assets attributable to the Class N shares.

For each of the Class N and Class I shares, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include payments to financial intermediaries, such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder

 

 

 

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recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. The Class N and Class I shares may reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of each Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
    Actual    
Amount    
Incurred    

Small Cap

    

  Class N

     0.20     0.20 %  

  Class I

     0.10     0.08

Mid Cap

    

  Class N

     0.20     0.20

  Class I

     0.05     0.05

  International Small Cap

    

  Class N

     0.25     0.25

  Class I

     0.10     0.10

  Emerging Markets Small Cap

    

  Class N

     0.15     0.15

  Class I

     0.15     0.01

Global Small Cap

    

  Class N

     0.15      

  Class I

     0.15      

The Board provides supervision of the affairs of the Trust and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trust who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits certain eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned and interest paid on interfund loans are included on the Statement of Operations as interest income and interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2022, Emerging Markets Small Cap had interfund loans of $91,065 outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the interfund loan program during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as follows:

  Fund    Average
Lent
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Earned
     Average    
Interest Rate    

  Small Cap

     $1,073,814        1        $50        1.683 %  

Mid Cap

     1,184,141        4        217        1.673

  International Small Cap

     2,044,125        4        263        1.174
  Fund    Average
Borrowed
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Paid
     Average    
Interest Rate    

  International Small Cap

     $16,802,372        10        $7,807        1.696

  Emerging Markets Small Cap

     204,779        27        236        1.332

3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

     Long Term Securities
  Fund    Purchases   Sales

  Small Cap

       $70,262,248           $108,548,674     

  Mid Cap

       311,579,228       356,546,274

  International Small Cap

       323,769,045       465,388,248

  Emerging Markets Small Cap

       3,411,998       4,773,140

  Global Small Cap

       622,019       702,631

The Funds had no purchases or sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Funds participate in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM and cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are

 

 

 

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terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund   Securities
Loaned
    Cash
Collateral
Received
    Securities
Collateral
Received
   

 Total

 Collateral
 Received

 

  Small Cap

  $ 16,738,493     $ 11,833,887     $ 5,500,775     $ 17,334,662    

Mid Cap

    39,186,647       23,352,345       17,591,052       40,943,397    

  International Small Cap

    10,109,496       12,442,766       99,014       12,541,780    

  Emerging Markets Small Cap

    31,894       35,006             35,006    

  Global Small Cap

    32,816       21,439       20,220       41,659    

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at June 30, 2022:

 

  Fund  

Collateral

Type

 

Coupon

Range

 

Maturity

Date Range

  Small Cap

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.000%-4.625%   07/14/22-11/15/51

Mid Cap

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.000%-4.750%   07/31/22-05/15/52

  International Small Cap

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.125%-4.500%   07/31/22-05/15/48

  Global Small Cap

  U.S. Treasury Obligations   0.010%-4.625%   01/15/23-05/15/51

5. FOREIGN SECURITIES

Certain Funds invest in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity. A Fund’s investments in emerging market countries are exposed to additional risks. A Fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting companies in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries generally have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level and the Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against a Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds had no prior claims or losses and expect the risks of loss to be remote.

 

7. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into master netting agreements with their counterparties for the securities lending program and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.

 

 

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The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open Repurchase Agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2022:

 

         Gross Amount Not Offset in the          
         Statement of Assets and Liabilities          
  Fund    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 

Offset

Amount

  

Net

Asset

Balance

 

Collateral

Received

 

Net

Amount

                       

 

Small Cap

 

           

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc.

     $2,810,700                $2,810,700             $2,810,700          

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     591,156          591,156       591,156    

MUFG Securities America, Inc.

     2,810,677          2,810,677       2,810,677    

National Bank Financial

     2,810,677          2,810,677       2,810,677    

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     2,810,677          2,810,677       2,810,677    
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

         $11,833,887             —                    $11,833,887              $11,833,887             —        
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mid Cap

 

           

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc.

     $5,546,500          $5,546,500       $5,546,500    

Citadel Securities LLC

     2,721,907          2,721,907       2,721,907    

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc.

     800,543          800,543       800,543    

National Bank Financial

     5,546,508          5,546,508       5,546,508    

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     5,546,508          5,546,508       5,546,508    

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

     3,190,379          3,190,379       3,190,379    
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $23,352,345          $23,352,345       $23,352,345    
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Small Cap

 

           

Bank of America Securities, Inc.

     $2,955,292          $2,955,292       $2,955,292    

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, Inc.

     2,955,300          2,955,300       2,955,300    

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     621,590          621,590       621,590    

Daiwa Capital Markets America

     2,955,292          2,955,292       2,955,292    

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     2,955,292          2,955,292       2,955,292    
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

     $12,442,766          $12,442,766       $12,442,766    
  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Markets Small Cap

 

           

HSBC Securities USA, Inc.

     $35,006          $35,006       $35,006    

 

Global Small Cap

 

           

HSBC Securities USA, Inc.

     $21,439          $21,439       $21,439    

 

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Funds’ financial statements which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

 

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At an in-person meeting held on June 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of AMG Funds (the “Trust”) (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) for each of AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund, AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund, AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund, AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund and AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Management Agreement”); and (ii) the Subadvisory Agreement, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Subadviser for each Fund (collectively, the “Subadvisory Agreements”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to each Fund, the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for each Fund (each, a “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for each Fund (each, a “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

 

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions

  

of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Management Agreement and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadviser of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by the Subadviser of its obligations to each Fund, including without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of the Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to each Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadviser and other information regarding the Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadviser responsible for performing the Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person, telephonic or videoconference diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of the Subadvisory Agreements and annual consideration of the Subadvisory Agreements thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadviser or the replacement of the Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, the Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor,

  

replacement, or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.

 

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing each Fund. Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and the Subadviser’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for each Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Subadvisory Agreements. The Trustees also considered the Subadviser’s risk management processes.

 

PERFORMANCE

 

The Board considered each Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark, considered the gross performance of the Fund as compared to the Subadviser’s relevant performance composite that utilizes a similar investment strategy and approach, and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both the Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as the Subadviser’s Investment

 

 

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Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources and attention to monitoring the Subadviser’s performance, investment style and risk-adjusted performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with the management of the Funds’ subadviser during the period regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell Midcap Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s outperformance relative to the Peer Group and the Fund Benchmark. The Trustees also noted that Class Z shares of the Fund ranked in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year period, in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period, in the top quartile relative to its Peer Group for the 10-year period, and in the top third relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and above the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s outperformance of the Fund Benchmark and the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the

  

largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund with that inception date) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on January 2, 2013 through March 31, 2022 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. The Trustees took into account the reasons for the Fund’s recent underperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and Peer Group and noted the impact of the Fund’s underperformance during certain calendar years on its longer-term performance. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has one of the earliest inception dates and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on December 14, 2016 through March 31, 2022 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark. The Trustees also noted that the Fund outperformed the Peer Group for all relevant time periods and that Class Z shares of the Fund ranked in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period and in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year and 5-year periods and for the period from the Fund’s inception through March 31, 2022. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year and 3-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on May 30, 2018 through March 31, 2022 was below the median performance of the Peer Group and below the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI World Small Cap Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including reasons for the

  

Fund’s underperformance relative to the Fund Benchmark and the Peer Group. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory in light of the Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies.

 

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES; FUND EXPENSES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager at the June 22, 2022 and prior meetings setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager to a Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Funds, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to each Fund. The Trustees also noted payments are made from the Subadviser to the Investment Manager, and other payments are made from the Investment Manager to the Subadviser. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset level of each Fund, and the impact on profitability of both the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Funds.

 

In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with each Fund, the Trustees noted the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain contractual expense limitations for the Funds. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time.

 

 

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Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as each Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadviser, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to the Subadviser of providing subadvisory services to each Fund and the resulting profitability from the relationships. The Trustees noted that, because the Subadviser is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of the Subadviser’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services the Subadviser provides in performing its functions under the Subadvisory Agreements. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Subadviser is reasonable and that the Subadviser is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class Z shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.13%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and key competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

  

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class Z shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.99%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were lower and higher, respectively, than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.05%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of

  

Class Z shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.25%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses, including fees and expenses relative to comparably sized funds and select competitors, and the Fund’s small size relative to its peer universe. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class Z shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both lower than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.00%. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

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After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs.

 

 

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Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight

  

to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements would be in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders.

  

Accordingly, on June 22, 2022, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management and the Subadvisory Agreements for each Fund.

 

 

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Funds Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

    

 

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

 

The AMG Funds Family of Funds (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by the Liquidity Rule. The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources, including access to the Funds’ credit facility. Under the Liquidity Rule, each liquidity classification category (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) is defined with respect to the time it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (or sell or dispose of the investment) in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) appointed AMG Funds, LLC (“AMGF”) as the Program administrator. AMGF formed a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”), which includes

  

members of various departments across AMGF, including Legal, Compliance, Mutual Fund Services, Investment Research and Product Analysis & Operations and, as needed, other representatives of AMGF and/or representatives of the subadvisers to the Funds. The LRMC meets on a periodic basis, no less frequently than monthly. The LRMC is responsible for the Program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the Program’s operation and effectiveness.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on March 17, 2022, the Board received a report from the LRMC regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).

 

The Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing a Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:

 

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed whether each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions is appropriate for an open-end fund structure. The LRMC also factored a Fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account.

  

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed historical net redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Funds maintain an in-kind redemption policy, which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests, when appropriate. The LRMC may also take into consideration a Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration, a Fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

 

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements:

 

The LRMC considered the terms of the credit facilities available to the Funds.

 

The report concluded that, based upon the review of the Program, using resources and methodologies that AMGF considers reasonable, AMGF believes that the Program and Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Policies and Procedures are adequate, effective, and reasonably designed to effectively manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information for more information regarding a Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in a Fund may be subject.

 

 

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INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR

AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

AMG Distributors, Inc.

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

SUBADVISER

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

7 Times Square

42nd Floor

New York, NY 10036

 

CUSTODIAN

The Bank of New York Mellon

Mutual Funds Custody

6023 Airport Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

  

LEGAL COUNSEL

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

 

TRANSFER AGENT

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

Attn: AMG Funds

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA

01581 800.548.4539

 

TRUSTEES

Bruce B. Bingham

Kurt Keilhacker

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Victoria Sassine

Thomas R. Schneeweis

Garrett W. Weston

  

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Current net asset values per share for each Fund are available on the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com.

 

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding the Funds’ proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

EQUITY FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman International Equity

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG Boston Common Global Impact

Boston Common Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc.

 

 

 

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

The Renaissance Group LLC

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road International Value Equity

AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select

AMG River Road Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small Cap Value

River Road Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth

AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

 

AMG Veritas Asia Pacific

AMG Veritas China

AMG Veritas Global Focus

AMG Veritas Global Real Return

Veritas Asset Management LLP

 

AMG Yacktman

AMG Yacktman Focused

AMG Yacktman Global

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities

Yacktman Asset Management LP

  

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman Core Plus Bond

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K ESG Bond

AMG GW&K High Income

AMG GW&K Municipal Bond

AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

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June 30, 2022

 

  
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       AMG Yacktman Global Fund
 
       Class N: YFSNX    |    Class I: YFSIX
 
       AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund
 
       Class I: YASSX     |    Class Z: YASLX
 
      

 

 

 

 

     
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    Semi-Annual Report — June 30, 2022 (unaudited)

 

    

 

 

 

                
    

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   PAGE  
   

 

 
   

ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES

     2  
 
   

FUND PERFORMANCE

     3  
 
   

FUND SNAPSHOTS AND SCHEDULES OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS

  
 
   

    AMG Yacktman Fund

     5  
 
   

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

     10  
 
   

    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

     15  
 
   

     AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

     20  
 
   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  
 
   

     Statement of Assets and Liabilities

     27  
   

Balance sheets, net asset value (NAV) per share computations

and cumulative distributable earnings (loss)

  
 
   

    Statement of Operations

     29  
   

Detail of sources of income, expenses, and realized and

unrealized gains (losses) during the fiscal period

  
 
   

     Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     30  
   

Detail of changes in assets for the past two fiscal periods

  
 
   

    Financial Highlights

     32  
   

Historical net asset values per share, distributions, total returns, income

and expense ratios, turnover ratios and net assets

  
 
   

     Notes to Financial Statements

     39  
   

Accounting and distribution policies, details of agreements and

transactions with Fund management and affiliates, and descriptions of

certain investment risks

  
 
    ANNUAL RENEWAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND SUBADVISORY AGREEMENTS      46  
 
   

FUNDS LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

     49  

Nothing contained herein is to be considered an offer, sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any series of the AMG Funds Family of Funds. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which includes details as to offering price and other material information.

 

 


  

    

    About Your Fund’s Expenses (unaudited)

 

    

 

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

 

ACTUAL EXPENSES

 

The first line of the following table provides information about the actual account values and

         

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

 

HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES

 

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

         

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

 

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

     
     
         
               

 

 Six Months Ended

 June 30, 2022

   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
   Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

 AMG Yacktman Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class I

   0.70%   $1,000       $873    $3.25

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class I

   0.70%   $1,000    $1,021    $3.51
             

 AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.25%   $1,000       $865    $5.78

 Class I

   1.06%   $1,000       $866    $4.90

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.25%   $1,000    $1,019    $6.26

 Class I

   1.06%   $1,000    $1,020    $5.31
             

 AMG Yacktman Global Fund

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class N

   1.11%   $1,000       $848    $5.09

 Class I

   0.93%   $1,000       $850    $4.26

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class N

   1.11%   $1,000    $1,019    $5.56

 Class I

   0.93%   $1,000    $1,020    $4.66
 Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
   Expense
Ratio for
the Period
  Beginning
Account
Value
01/01/22
   Ending
Account
Value
06/30/22
   Expenses
Paid
During
the Period*

 AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

  

 Based on Actual Fund Return

 Class I

   1.90%   $1,000       $841    $8.67

 Class Z

   1.80%   $1,000       $841    $8.22

 Based on Hypothetical 5% Annual Return

 Class I

   1.90%   $1,000    $1,015    $9.49

 Class Z

   1.80%   $1,000    $1,016    $9.00

 

 *

Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), then divided by 365.

 

 

Includes a performance fee adjustment amounting to 0.16% of average daily net assets which is not annualized. (See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

 

    

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    Fund Performance (unaudited)

    Periods ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

The table below shows the average annual total returns for the periods indicated for each Fund, as well as each Fund’s relative index for the same time periods ended June 30, 2022.

 

 Average Annual Total

 Returns1

  Six
Months*
   

One

Year

    Five
Years
    Ten
Years
    Since
Inception
    Inception
Date
 

AMG Yacktman Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

 

 

      Class I

    (12.70%)       (8.43%)       9.74%       10.34%       10.21%       07/06/92  

      Russell 1000® Value Index20, 22

    (12.86%)       (6.82%)       7.17%       10.50%       9.52%        07/06/92  

      S&P 500® Index21, 22

    (19.96%)       (10.62%)       11.31%       12.96%       9.80%        07/06/92  

AMG Yacktman Focused Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

 

 

      Class N

    (13.53%)       (10.51%)       9.70%       10.35%       9.52%       05/01/97  

      Class I

    (13.44%)       (10.36%)       9.90%             10.87%       07/24/12  

      Russell 1000® Value Index20, 22

    (12.86%)       (6.82%)       7.17%       10.50%       7.96%        05/01/97  

      S&P 500® Index21, 22

    (19.96%)       (10.62%)       11.31%       12.96%       8.37%        05/01/97  

AMG Yacktman Global Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

 

 

      Class N

    (15.16%)       (15.34%)       9.65%             10.29%       01/30/17  

      Class I

    (15.04%)       (15.17%)       9.72%             10.35%       01/30/17  

      MSCI World Index23

    (20.51%)       (14.34%)       7.67%             8.61%        01/30/17  

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19

 

 

      Class I

    (15.87%)       (16.02%)       5.71%             7.85%       06/30/15  

      Class Z

    (15.90%)       (15.98%)       5.80%             6.06%       06/30/14  

      MSCI ACWI All Cap Index24

    (20.46%)       (16.61%)       6.68%             6.00%        06/30/14  

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

 

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

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

 

 

 

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

 

*

Not annualized.

 

1

Total return equals income yield plus share price change and assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns are net of fees and may reflect offsets of Fund expenses as described in the prospectus. No adjustment has been made for taxes payable by shareholders on their reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions. Returns for periods greater than one year are annualized. The listed returns on the Fund are net of expenses and based on the published NAV as of June 30, 2022. All returns are in U.S. dollars ($).

 

2

From time to time, the Fund’s investment manager has waived its fees and/or absorbed Fund expenses, which has resulted in higher returns.

 

3

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

 

4

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

11  The Fund is subject to the risks associated with investments in emerging markets, such as erratic earnings patterns, economic and political instability, changing exchange controls, limitations on

    repatriation of foreign capital and changes in local governmental attitudes toward private investment, possibly leading to nationalization or confiscation of investor assets.

 

12  The Fund is subject to currency risk resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates that may affect the total loss or gain on a non-U.S. Dollar investment when converted back to U.S. Dollars.

 

13  The Fund may suffer significant losses on assets that it sells short. Unlike the possible loss on a security that is purchased, there is no limit on the amount of loss on an appreciating security that is sold short.

 

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

 

 

 

    

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    Fund Performance

    Periods ended June 30, 2022 (continued)

 

    

 

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

 

16  The Fund may invest greater than 5% of its assets in money market securities, cash, or cash equivalents as a temporary defensive measure in response to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions.

 

17  The Fund’s investment management fees are subject to a performance adjustment, which could increase or reduce the investment management fees paid by the Fund. The prospect of a positive or negative performance adjustment may create an incentive for the Fund’s portfolio manager to take greater risks with the Fund’s portfolio. In addition, because performance adjustments are based upon past performance, a shareholder may pay a higher or lower management fee for performance that occurred prior to the shareholder’s investment in the Fund. The performance adjustment could increase the Investment Manager’s fee (and, in turn, the Subadviser’s fee) even if the Fund’s shares lose value during the performance period provided that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index, and could decrease the Investment Manager’s fee (and, in turn, the Subadviser’s fee) even if the Fund’s shares increase in value during the performance period provided that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index.

 

18  The Fund invests in large-capitalization companies that may underperform other stock funds (such as funds that focus on small- and medium-capitalization

 

 

    companies) when stocks of large-capitalization companies are out of favor.

 

19  The Fund is subject to the special risks associated with investments in micro-cap companies, such as relatively short earnings history, competitive conditions, less publicly available corporate information, and reliance on a limited number of products.

 

20  The Russell 1000® Value Index is a market capitalization weighted index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000® companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Unlike the Fund, the Russell 1000® Value Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

21  The S&P 500® Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The S&P 500® Index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Unlike the Fund, the S&P 500® Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

22  The Russell 1000® Value Index and the S&P 500® Index are provided for illustrative purposes only. The S&P 500® is included to give the shareholder a perspective of the historical performance of the U.S. equity market.

 

23  The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries represented by the index. Unlike the Fund,

 

 

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

 

24  The MSCI ACWI All Cap Index captures large, mid, small and micro cap representation across certain Developed Markets (DM) and large, mid and small cap representation across certain Emerging Markets (EM). The Index is comprehensive, covering a significant percentage of the global equity investment opportunity set. Please go to msci.com for most current list of countries represented by the index. Unlike the Fund, the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index is unmanaged, is not available for investment and does not incur expenses.

 

The Russell 1000® Value Index is a trademark of the London Stock Exchange Group companies.

 

The S&P 500® Index is proprietary data of Standard & Poor’s, a division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.

 

All MSCI data is provided ‘as is.’ The products described herein are not sponsored or endorsed and have not been reviewed or passed on by MSCI. In no event shall MSCI, its affiliates or any MSCI data provider have any liability of any kind in connection with the MSCI data or the products described herein. Copying or redistributing the MSCI data is strictly prohibited.

 

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

 

 

    

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    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector

 

% of
Net Assets

 

 

Consumer Staples

19.5
 

Communication Services

14.6
 

Information Technology

12.3
 

Industrials

10.1
 

Financials

  9.7
 

Energy

  7.7
 

Consumer Discretionary

  5.0
 

Health Care

  4.5
 

Materials

  1.4
 

Short-Term Investments

15.0
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

  0.2

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

   6.1
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

   5.6
 

Bolloré SA (France)

   5.6
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

   4.0
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C

   3.0
 

Microsoft Corp.

   2.9
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

   2.6
 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

   2.4
 

The Coca-Cola Co.

   2.4
 

Sysco Corp.

   2.2
 
    

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

   36.8
  

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

    

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    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Fund Snapshots (continued)

    For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

 

NEW EQUITY POSITIONS

 

   New Purchases    Current
Shares Held

   eBay, Inc.

   1,250,000

   Embecta Corp.

   1,600,000

   Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.

   2,900,000

EQUITY PURCHASES & SALES

 

    Purchases    Net Shares
Purchased
   Current Shares
Held

    AMERCO

      188,933       330,000

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

      200,000       700,000

 

    Sales    Net Shares
Sold
   Current Shares
Held

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

      100,000    7,700,000

    Brenntag SE (Germany)

        50,000    2,700,000

    Cisco Systems, Inc.

      450,000       800,000

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

      286,362    2,800,000

Continental AG (Germany)

      240,000       600,000

    Huntsman Corp.

   2,900,000                  —

    Macy’s, Inc.

   1,200,000                  —

    Oracle Corp.

      300,000       700,000

    Sysco Corp.

      500,000    2,100,000

Vitesco Technologies Group AG (Germany)

      168,000                  —
 

 

 

    

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    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 77.7%

     

Communication Services - 14.6%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     111,000        $242,806,950  

Bolloré SA (France)

     97,075,700        452,542,139  

Comcast Corp., Class A

     1,100,000        43,164,000  

Fox Corp., Class A1

     2,400,000        77,184,000  

Fox Corp., Class B

     3,100,000        92,070,000  

News Corp., Class A

     8,900,000        138,662,000  

The Walt Disney Co.*

     900,000        84,960,000  

Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.*

     2,900,000        38,918,000  

Total Communication Services

        1,170,307,089  

Consumer Discretionary - 4.2%

 

  

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     85,000        148,664,150  

Continental AG (Germany)

     600,000        42,113,257  

eBay, Inc.

     1,250,000        52,087,500  

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     550,000        84,775,389  

Rinnai Corp. (Japan)

     180,000        12,398,966  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        340,039,262  

Consumer Staples - 19.5%

     

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

     7,700,000        148,575,951  

Beiersdorf AG, ADR (Germany)

     4,000,000        81,600,000  

The Coca-Cola Co.

     3,000,000        188,730,000  

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     1,100,000        88,154,000  

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (China)

     6,935,400        32,645,329  

Ingredion, Inc.

     1,150,000        101,384,000  

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

     1,452,810        92,086,077  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     1,900,000        316,654,000  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     1,450,000        208,495,500  

Sysco Corp.1

     2,100,000        177,891,000  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

     1,460,000        125,647,600  

Total Consumer Staples

        1,561,863,457  

Energy - 7.1%

     

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     9,100,000        488,488,000  

Weatherford International PLC*,1,2

     3,900,000        82,563,000  

Total Energy

        571,051,000  

Financials - 9.7%

     

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     2,300,000        95,933,000  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.,
Class B*

     340,000        92,826,800  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     1,825,000        115,303,500  

First Hawaiian, Inc.1

     1,530,000        34,746,300  

FirstCash Holdings, Inc.

     460,000        31,974,600  

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

     130,000        38,612,600  

State Street Corp.

     1,900,000        117,135,000  
     

 

      Shares      Value  

U.S. Bancorp

     2,800,000        $128,856,000  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     3,050,000        119,468,500  

Total Financials

        774,856,300  

Health Care - 4.5%

     

Elevance Health, Inc.

     300,000        144,774,000  

Embecta Corp.*,1

     1,600,000        40,512,000  

Johnson & Johnson

     1,000,000        177,510,000  

Total Health Care

        362,796,000  

Industrials - 9.9%

     

AMERCO

     330,000        157,815,900  

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

     735,000        55,095,600  

Brenntag SE (Germany)

     2,700,000        176,791,218  

GrafTech International, Ltd.

     2,500,621        17,679,390  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

     355,000        85,803,500  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     195,000        83,842,200  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     530,000        39,808,300  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     225,000        107,678,250  

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

     700,000        66,643,104  

Total Industrials

        791,157,462  

Information Technology - 6.8%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     800,000        34,112,000  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     2,800,000        188,972,000  

Corning, Inc.

     1,100,000        34,661,000  

Microsoft Corp.

     900,000        231,147,000  

Oracle Corp.

     700,000        48,909,000  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     200,000        8,821,472  

Total Information Technology

        546,622,472  

Materials - 1.4%

     

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     650,000        110,409,000  

Total Common Stocks
(Cost $4,437,112,379)

 

     6,229,102,042  
     Principal
Amount
        

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 0.8%

 

  

Energy - 0.6%

 

  

W&T Offshore, Inc.

     

9.750%, 11/01/233

     $51,359,000        48,919,447  

Industrials - 0.2%

     

Weatherford International, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     

11.000%, 12/01/243

     20,065,000        20,215,488  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes
(Cost $66,935,608)

 

     69,134,935  
  
 

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Preferred Stocks - 6.3%

     

Consumer Discretionary - 0.8%

     

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.600% (South Korea)

     400,000        $27,030,966  

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.630% (South Korea)

     523,882        35,170,889  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        62,201,855  

Information Technology - 5.5%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     11,050,000        444,159,206  

Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $304,566,646)

 

     506,361,061  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 15.0%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.0%#,4

 

  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22,due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $542,870 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $553,704)

     $542,847        542,847  
     

 

      Shares      Value  

Other Investment Companies - 15.0%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%5

     485,820,305        $485,820,305  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%5

     713,289,207        713,289,207  

Total Other Investment Companies

        1,199,109,512  

Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,199,652,359)

        1,199,652,359  

Total Investments - 99.8%
(Cost $6,008,266,992)

        8,004,250,397  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.2%

 

     16,446,369  

Net Assets - 100.0%

        $8,020,696,766  
     
 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

# 

Less than 0.05%.

 

1 

Some of these securities, amounting to $12,956,044 or 0.2% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Affiliated issuer. See summary of affiliated investment transaction for details.

 

3

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $69,134,935 or 0.8% of net assets.

4 

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

 

5 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

 

 

The following schedule shows the value of affiliated investments at June 30, 2022.

 

Affiliated

Issuers

   Number
of shares
   Purchases    Sales    Net realized
gain (loss) for
the period
   Net change in
appreciation
(depreciation)
  Amount of
Dividends or
Interest
   Value

Weatherford International PLC

       3,900,000                             $ (25,545,000)              $82,563,000    

 

 

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

8


  

    

    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Consumer Staples

     $1,288,556,100        $273,307,357               $1,561,863,457  

Communication Services

     717,764,950        452,542,139               1,170,307,089  

Industrials

     547,723,140        243,434,322               791,157,462  

Financials

     774,856,300                      774,856,300  

Energy

     571,051,000                      571,051,000  

Information Technology

     537,801,000        8,821,472               546,622,472  

Health Care

     362,796,000                      362,796,000  

Consumer Discretionary

     200,751,650        139,287,612               340,039,262  

Materials

     110,409,000                      110,409,000  

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            69,134,935               69,134,935  

Preferred Stocks

            506,361,061               506,361,061  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            542,847               542,847  

Other Investment Companies

     1,199,109,512                      1,199,109,512  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

     $6,310,818,652        $1,693,431,745               $8,004,250,397  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country   

 % of Long-Term 

Investments

 Bermuda

       0.3

 Canada

       7.2

 China

       0.5

 France

       6.6

 Germany

       4.4

 Japan

       0.2

 South Korea

     11.1

 United Kingdom

       2.2

 United States

     67.5
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Consumer Staples

   22.7
 

Information Technology

   15.2
 

Communication Services

   15.0
 

Industrials

   12.3
 

Energy

     8.3
 

Financials

     6.0
 

Consumer Discretionary

     5.7
 

Health Care

     2.1
 

Materials

     1.8
 

Short-Term Investments

   10.0
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities1

     0.9

 

  1 

Includes collateral and net unrealized appreciation on options contracts.

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name   % of
Net Assets
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

    8.0
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

    6.7
 

Bolloré SA (France)

    6.6
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

    5.5
 

Microsoft Corp.

    4.0
 

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

    3.1
 

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

    3.1
 

Alphabet, Inc., Class C

    3.0
 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

    2.7
 

The Procter & Gamble Co.

    2.5
   

 

 

    Top Ten as a Group

  45.2
 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

    

10


  

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Fund Snapshots (continued)

    For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

NEW EQUITY POSITIONS

 

   New Purchases    Current
Shares Held

   Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.

   1,315,000

EQUITY PURCHASES & SALES

 

Purchases    Net Shares
Purchased
   Current Shares
Held

AMERCO

            88,661               159,000    

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. (South Korea)

            37,395               600,000    

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.600% (South Korea)

          100,000               400,000    

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

          135,087               500,000    

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. (Japan)

            91,500               800,000    
Sales    Net Shares
Sold
   Current Shares
Held

Alphabet, Inc., Class C

              2,000                 50,000    

Ambev S.A., ADR (Brazil)

       2,000,000            5,000,000    

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

          100,000            5,800,000    

Brenntag SE (Germany)

            50,000            1,250,000    

The Coca-Cola Co.

          100,000            1,200,000    

Continental AG (Germany)

          150,000               250,000    

First Hawaiian, Inc.

          150,000               250,000    

Huntsman Corp.

       1,400,000                          —

Macy’s, Inc.

          450,000                          —

Microsoft Corp.

            80,000               570,000    

PepsiCo, Inc.

            70,000            1,200,000    

Vitesco Technologies Group AG (Germany)

            80,000                          —
 

 

 

    

11


  

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 77.1%

 

  

Communication Services - 15.0%

 

  

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     50,000        $109,372,500  

Bolloré SA (France)

     51,746,528        241,229,107  

Fox Corp., Class B

     3,000,000        89,100,000  

News Corp., Class A

     3,685,000        57,412,300  

News Corp., Class B

     200,000        3,178,000  

The Walt Disney Co.*

     300,000        28,320,000  

Warner Bros Discovery, Inc.*

     1,315,000        17,647,300  

Total Communication Services

 

     546,259,207  

Consumer Discretionary - 4.1%

     

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     35,000        61,214,650  

Continental AG (Germany)

     250,000        17,547,190  

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. (South Korea)1

     600,000        23,442,206  

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     260,000        40,075,639  

Rinnai Corp. (Japan)

     110,000        7,577,146  

Total Consumer Discretionary

 

     149,856,831  

Consumer Staples - 22.4%

     

Ambev S.A., ADR (Brazil)

     5,000,000        12,550,000  

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

     5,800,000        111,914,353  

The Coca-Cola Co.

     1,200,000        75,492,000  

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (China)

     5,872,300        27,641,255  

Ingredion, Inc.

     540,000        47,606,400  

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

     1,800,000        114,092,647  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     1,200,000        199,992,000  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     630,000        90,587,700  

Sysco Corp.

     900,000        76,239,000  

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

     700,000        60,242,000  

Total Consumer Staples

 

     816,357,355  

Energy - 7.7%

     

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     4,550,000        244,244,000  

Weatherford International PLC*

     1,700,000        35,989,000  

Total Energy

 

     280,233,000  

Financials - 6.0%

     

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     650,000        27,111,500  

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     100,000        27,302,000  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     855,000        54,018,900  

First Hawaiian, Inc.

     250,000        5,677,500  

State Street Corp.

     800,000        49,320,000  

U.S. Bancorp

     750,000        34,515,000  

Wells Fargo & Co.

     500,000        19,585,000  

Total Financials

 

    

 

217,529,900

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Health Care - 2.1%

     

Johnson & Johnson

     430,000        $76,329,300  

Industrials - 10.8%

     

AMERCO

     159,000        76,038,570  

Brenntag SE (Germany)

     1,250,000        81,847,786  

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

     170,000        41,089,000  

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     95,000        40,846,200  

Mitsuboshi Belting, Ltd. (Japan)

     91,535        1,908,914  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     220,000        16,524,200  

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     110,000        52,642,700  

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

     500,000        47,602,217  

Societe BIC, S.A. (France)

     300,000        16,460,913  

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     800,000        19,776,981  

Total Industrials

 

     394,737,481  

Information Technology - 7.2%

     

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     1,485,800        100,276,642  

Microsoft Corp.

     570,000        146,393,100  

Oracle Corp.

     250,000        17,467,500  

Total Information Technology

 

     264,137,242  

Materials - 1.8%

     

Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     1,868,100        12,299,701  

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     310,000        52,656,600  

Total Materials

        64,956,301  

Total Common Stocks

 

  

(Cost $2,245,216,945)

        2,810,396,617  
     Principal
Amount
        

Corporate Bonds and Notes - 2.1%

 

  

Energy - 0.6%

     

W&T Offshore, Inc.
9.750%, 11/01/232

     $22,824,000        21,739,860  

Industrials - 1.5%

     

Microsoft Corp.

     

2.000%, 08/08/23

     11,500,000        11,386,640  

2.375%, 05/01/23

     19,000,000        18,938,041  

2.650%, 11/03/22

     2,000,000        2,001,402  

PepsiCo, Inc.
0.750%, 05/01/23

     14,623,000        14,376,988  

Weatherford International, Ltd. (Bermuda)
11.000%, 12/01/242

     9,022,000        9,089,665  

Total Industrials

 

     55,792,736  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes

 

  

(Cost $77,455,343)

       

 

77,532,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

12


  

    

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Preferred Stocks - 9.9%

 

  

Consumer Discretionary - 1.6%

 

  

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.600% (South Korea)

     400,000        $27,030,966  

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.630% (South Korea)

     500,000        33,567,567  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        60,598,533  

Consumer Staples - 0.3%

     

Amorepacific Corp., 2.800% (South Korea)

     250,000        9,806,164  

Information Technology - 8.0%

 

  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     7,250,000        291,416,674  

Total Preferred Stocks

 

  

(Cost $247,281,506)

 

     361,821,371  

Short-Term Investments - 10.0%

 

  

Other Investment Companies - 10.0%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund,
Institutional Shares, 1.35%3

     43,918,262        43,918,262  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%3

     319,645,887        319,645,887  

Total Short-Term Investments

 

  

(Cost $363,564,149)

 

     363,564,149  
  
           Value  

Total Investments - 99.1%
(Cost $2,933,517,943)

    $3,613,314,733  

Derivatives - (0.2)%4

    (7,505,000)  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 1.1%

    41,884,735  

Net Assets - 100.0%

   

 

$3,647,694,468

 

 

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Affiliated issuer. See summary of affiliated investment transaction for details.

 

2 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $30,829,525 or 0.8% of net assets.

3 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

4 

Includes Exchange Traded Written Options Contracts. Please refer to Open Exchange Traded Written Options Contracts tables for the details.

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

 

 

The following schedule shows the value of affiliated investments at June 30, 2022.

 

  Affiliated

  Issuers

  

Number

of shares

   Purchases    Sales   

Net realized

gain (loss) for

the period

  

Net change in

appreciation

(depreciation)

  

Amount of

Dividends or

Interest

   Value

  Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.

   600,000      $1,940,086            $(8,495,505)      $94,468      $23,442,206  

 

  Open Exchange Traded Written Options Contracts                                    
  Description    Strike Price      Expiration Date     

Number of

Contracts 

    

Notional

Amount

   Premium    Value

  eBay, Inc. (PUT)

     47.50        01/20/23           9,500      $45,125,000    $5,011,509      $(7,505,000)

 

 

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

13


  

    

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1          Level 21          Level 3          Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Consumer Staples

     $562,709,100        $253,648,255                $816,357,355   

Communication Services

     305,030,100        241,229,107                546,259,207   

Industrials

     227,140,670        167,596,811                394,737,481   

Energy

     280,233,000                      280,233,000   

Information Technology

     264,137,242                      264,137,242   

Financials

     217,529,900                      217,529,900   

Consumer Discretionary

     61,214,650        88,642,181                149,856,831   

Health Care

     76,329,300                      76,329,300   

Materials

     52,656,600        12,299,701                64,956,301   

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            77,532,596                77,532,596   

Preferred Stocks

            361,821,371                361,821,371   

Short-Term Investments

           

Other Investment Companies

     363,564,149                      363,564,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investments in Securities

     $2,410,544,711        $1,202,770,022                $3,613,314,733   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities

           

Equity Written Options

            $(7,505,000)               $(7,505,000)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Financial Derivative Instruments

            $(7,505,000)               $(7,505,000)  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country     % of Long-Term 
Investments

 Bermuda

       0.3

 Brazil

       0.4

 Canada

       7.5

 China

       0.8

 France

       7.9

 Germany

       3.1
 Country     % of Long-Term 
Investments

Japan

       1.3

South Korea

     18.1

United Kingdom

       3.4

United States

     57.2
  

 

   100.0
  

 

 

 

 

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

14


  

    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

    Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

    June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

   Sector   

% of

 Net Assets 

 

Industrials

   21.7
 

Communication Services

   16.6
 

Information Technology

   14.4
 

Consumer Discretionary

   13.5
 

Consumer Staples

   12.2
 

Energy

   10.7
 

Financials

     3.0
 

Materials

     3.0
 

Health Care

     1.3
 

Short-Term Investments

     3.3
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

     0.3

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

   Security Name    % of
 Net Assets 
 

Bolloré SA (France)

   9.0
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

   8.4
 

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

   6.2
 

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

   5.6
 

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

   5.2
 

HI-LEX Corp. (Japan)

   3.9
 

Total Energy Services, Inc. (Canada)

   3.7
 

Compagnie de L’Odet SA (France)

   3.5
 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

   3.1
 

Fox Corp., Class B

   2.6
 
    

 

Top Ten as a Group

   51.2
  

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

    

15


  

    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

    Fund Snapshots (continued)

    For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

 

NEW EQUITY POSITIONS

 

  New Purchases    Current
Shares Held
 

Naked Wines PLC (United Kingdom)

     256,424      

Rix Corp. (Japan)

     60,000  

EQUITY PURCHASES & SALES

 

  Purchases    Net Shares
Purchased
  Current Shares
Held

AMERCO

     3,000       6,000  

Dong Ah Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     25,000           100,000      

HI-LEX Corp. (Japan)

     82,200       700,000  

Hochiki Corp. (Japan)

     76,900       160,000  

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. (South Korea)

     30,686       70,000  

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     14,000       20,000  

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.630% (South Korea)

     16,000       55,000  

KISCO Holdings Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     65,128       70,000  

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

     20,000       120,000  

Sam Yung Trading Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     10,000       60,000  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     50,000       310,000  

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     45,000       90,000  
  Sales    Net Shares
Sold
  Current Shares
Held

The Coca-Cola Co.

     25,000                

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     5,000       25,000  

Johnson & Johnson

     2,000       10,000  

Oracle Corp.

     3,000       6,000  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     13,000       13,000  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     2,000       14,000  

State Street Corp.

     5,000       25,000  

Sysco Corp.

     20,000       10,000  

Trecora Resources

     550,000        

The Walt Disney Co.

     3,000       10,000  
 

 

 

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    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 83.7%

 

  

Communication Services - 16.6%

     

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

     1,000        $2,187,450  

Bolloré SA (France)

     2,860,000        13,332,590  

Fox Corp., Class B

     130,000        3,861,000  

News Corp., Class A

     130,000        2,025,400  

Reading International, Inc., Class A*

     320,000        1,155,200  

Tohokushinsha Film Corp. (Japan)

     200,000        953,310  

The Walt Disney Co.*

     10,000        944,000  

Total Communication Services

        24,458,950  

Consumer Discretionary - 11.0%

     

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

     1,000        1,748,990  

Car Mate Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     52,500        347,859  

Continental AG (Germany)

     10,000        701,888  

Daewon San Up Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     96,817        387,110  

Dong Ah Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     100,000        917,928  

HI-LEX Corp. (Japan)

     700,000        5,803,813  

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. (South Korea)

     70,000        2,734,924  

Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     20,000        3,082,741  

Rinnai Corp. (Japan)

     8,000        551,065  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        16,276,318  

Consumer Staples - 11.2%

     

Associated British Foods PLC (United Kingdom)

     125,000        2,411,947  

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. (China)

     37,000        174,161  

Ingredion, Inc.

     8,500        749,360  

KT&G Corp. (South Korea)

     120,000        7,606,177  

Naked Wines PLC (United Kingdom)*,1

     256,424        536,868  

PepsiCo, Inc.

     13,000        2,166,580  

The Procter & Gamble Co.

     14,000        2,013,060  

Sysco Corp.

     10,000        847,100  

Total Consumer Staples

        16,505,253  

Energy - 10.2%

     

Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     170,000        9,125,600  

Total Energy Services, Inc. (Canada)

     950,000        5,513,129  

Weatherford International PLC*

     20,000        423,400  

Total Energy

        15,062,129  

Financials - 3.0%

     

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

     10,000        417,100  

The Charles Schwab Corp.

     30,000        1,895,400  

State Street Corp.

     25,000        1,541,250  

U.S. Bancorp

     13,000        598,260  

Total Financials

       

 

4,452,010

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Health Care - 1.3%

     

Johnson & Johnson

     10,000        $1,775,100  

Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     9,400        183,979  

Total Health Care

        1,959,079  

Industrials - 21.5%

     

AMERCO

     6,000        2,869,380  

Brenntag SE (Germany)

     40,000        2,619,129  

CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd (Malaysia)

     10,500,000        3,006,545  

Compagnie de L’Odet SA (France)

     4,500        5,109,262  

Komelon Corp. (South Korea)

     80,000        555,303  

Mitsuboshi Belting, Ltd. (Japan)

     2,965        61,833  

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     7,000        525,770  

Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     400,000        4,565,886  

Parker Corp. (Japan)

     150,000        590,878  

Rix Corp. (Japan)

     60,000        855,269  

Sam Yung Trading Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     60,000        614,624  

Samsung C&T Corp. (South Korea)

     86,000        8,187,581  

Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     90,000        2,224,910  

Total Industrials

        31,786,370  

Information Technology - 5.9%

     

CAC Holdings Corp. (Japan)

     240,000        2,430,293  

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A

     25,000        1,687,250  

Hochiki Corp. (Japan)

     160,000        1,517,969  

INFOvine Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     40,000        790,018  

Microsoft Corp.

     7,000        1,797,810  

Oracle Corp.

     6,000        419,220  

Total Information Technology

        8,642,560  

Materials - 3.0%

     

KISCO Holdings Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     70,000        748,742  

Kohsoku Corp. (Japan)

     90,000        1,012,903  

Nihon Parkerizing Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     250,000        1,646,017  

The Pack Corp. (Japan)

     60,000        994,258  

Total Materials

        4,401,920  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $118,881,417)

        123,544,589  
     Principal
Amount
        
Corporate Bonds and Notes - 0.7%

 

  

Energy - 0.5%

 

  

W&T Offshore, Inc.
9.750%, 11/01/232

     $806,000       

 

767,715

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Principal
Amount
     Value  

Industrials - 0.2%

     

Weatherford International, Ltd. (Bermuda) 11.000%, 12/01/242

     $208,000        $209,560  

Total Corporate Bonds and Notes

     

(Cost $974,352)

        977,275  
     Shares         

Preferred Stocks - 12.0%

 

  

Consumer Discretionary - 2.5%

 

  

Hyundai Motor Co., 5.630% (South Korea)

     55,000        3,692,432  

Consumer Staples - 1.0%

 

  

Amorepacific Corp., 2.800% (South Korea)

     25,000        980,617  

LG Household & Health Care, Ltd., 2.440% (South Korea)

     2,100        528,478  

Total Consumer Staples

        1,509,095  

Information Technology - 8.5%

     

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     310,000        12,460,575  

Total Preferred Stocks

     

(Cost $20,461,922)

        17,662,102  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 3.3%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 0.1%3

 

  

Morgan, Stanley & Co. LLC, dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.460% total to be received $110,637 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 4.500%, 09/29/22 - 11/15/40, totaling $112,846)

     $110,633        110,633  
     

    

Shares

     Value  

Other Investment Companies - 3.2%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%4

     3,164,074        $3,164,074  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%4

     1,629,978        1,629,978  

Total Other Investment Companies

        4,794,052  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $4,904,685)

        4,904,685  

Total Investments - 99.7%

     

(Cost $145,222,376)

        147,088,651  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - 0.3%

 

     406,262  

Net Assets - 100.0%

       

 

$147,494,913

 

 

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

This security amounting to $104,684 or 0.1% of net assets, was out on loan to various borrowers and is collateralized by cash. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

 

2 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $977,275 or 0.7% of net assets.

3 

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

 

4 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Industrials

     $3,395,150        $28,391,220               $31,786,370  

Communication Services

     10,173,050        14,285,900               24,458,950  

Consumer Staples

     5,776,100        10,729,153               16,505,253  

Consumer Discretionary

     2,096,849        14,179,469               16,276,318  

Energy

     15,062,129                      15,062,129  

Information Technology

     3,904,280        4,738,280               8,642,560  

Financials

     4,452,010                      4,452,010  

Materials

            4,401,920               4,401,920  

Health Care

     1,775,100        183,979               1,959,079  

Corporate Bonds and Notes

            977,275               977,275  

Preferred Stocks

            17,662,102               17,662,102  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            110,633               110,633  

Other Investment Companies

     4,794,052                      4,794,052  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investments in Securities

     $51,428,720        $95,659,931               $147,088,651  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of corporate bonds and notes and preferred stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

  Country    % of Long-Term
Investments

Bermuda

     3.4  

Canada

     10.3  

China

     0.1      

France

     13.0  

Germany

     2.3  

Japan

     13.5  

Malaysia

     2.1  

South Korea

     30.4  

United Kingdom

     2.1  

United States

     22.8  
  

 

 

 

     100.0  
  

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

    Portfolio Manager’s Comments (unaudited)

 

    

 

For the six months ending June 30, 2022, AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) Class Z shares returned (15.90%), ahead of the (20.46%) decline in the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index.

 

This was a tough six month stretch in the market. The sharp declines—which started in 2021 in the high-tech stocks and more speculative corners of the market—caught up to even the more resilient stocks. June was an unpleasant month for areas such as energy and value. The Fund’s conservative positioning helped mitigate some of the downside volatility, but it was not totally immune. In our experience, some of the best opportunities arise following such periods.

 

In our 2021 first half letter, we likened the challenges facing the market to a 10-team parlay bet in sports gambling, where “winning nine out of ten bets still means a losing ticket.” While the final tally isn’t official just yet, it seems the chances of collecting on such a wager have grown even dimmer. Add to the list new challenges including the extended war in Ukraine, that “expected” inflation is now “actual” inflation, the growing threats of global energy and food crises, and the higher odds of an economic recession. Stock prices are lower and risks are higher, so risk-adjusted returns haven’t improved despite the market declines, at least for a broad swath of the universe. However, we invest in individual stocks, not the market. Owning real businesses producing actual cash flow at inexpensive valuations should help navigate more difficult conditions. This discipline remains at the core of the Fund’s investment approach.

 

Portfolio Review

 

As an active manager focused on stock-picking, volatility is a necessary part of the job (it’s hard to outperform without it). We have endured drawdowns in the past and it often brings up the question, what are we doing in response? First, our investment approach hasn’t changed. We are still scouring the world for the best opportunities. With the advantage of a flexible investment mandate, turning over rocks in search of hidden gems remains a crucial part of the investment process.

 

While on the lookout for the next bargains, we believe some of the best risk-adjusted opportunities can be found in our existing positions. Hence, the top ten holdings represent 53% of the Fund. While we expect contributions from the entire portfolio, truly standout ideas are somewhat rare. It is important to make them count. Any further market turmoil will

     

provide plenty of chances to supplement with new additions or increase weightings in our smaller positions.

 

Over a volatile quarter, stock price movements within and outside the portfolio have changed the risk/reward equation in several of our existing positions. This was especially true with a few smaller and less liquid investments that no longer stacked up against alternatives. We exited a number of those smaller weightings and ended the quarter holding 45 positions. These sales included several companies (such as Link Net and Vivo Energy) where acquisitions were pending. Rather than waiting for these acquisitions to close, we took the cash to deploy elsewhere. In addition, one of our largest positions entering the year, Trecora Resources, was acquired the last week of June. The timing of the Trecora proceeds combined with our portfolio pruning means we entered the second half of the Fund’s fiscal year with cash at 9.6% of the Fund. This cash position provides ample capital to deploy if the environment becomes more difficult in the coming months.

 

A Few Words on Investor Psychology

 

In the final season of the Netflix show Peaky Blinders, a drama about a fictional gang in post-World War I England, the main character, Thomas Shelby, had a line that struck a chord: “I wanted to have everything already.”

 

Over the past dozen or so years, it seems market participants sought out (and even expected) super-normal returns and they expected them immediately. Look at the Reddit/GameStop phenomenon, SPAC mania, Robinhood, cryptocurrencies, NFTs (Non-fungible tokens) and more. This psychology of “more and faster” extended into the real world (more stimulus! more stuff!), fueled by a perception that everyone else was getting rich quick. This kind of speculative environment has been a headwind to a strategy like ours rooted in the more mundane topics of fundamental analysis, competitive advantages, and valuation.

 

There’s nothing like a market washout to douse speculative fervor. While we have looked through the stocks that have fallen the most, it’s unclear if there is even a viable business model in many cases. Even the “real” businesses in areas like software or internet were priced at such a level that they needed to be in the top 0.01% of exceptional businesses—even the top 1% wouldn’t cut it at those

     

prices. That’s a high bar. The penalty for falling short of that rarified air could only result in steep drawdowns.

 

While this recent pullback caused much of the supercharged speculative gains of mid 2020 through 2021 to unwind, falling back to breakeven probably isn’t good enough—more real capital loss is likely ahead before a true bottom is signified. Whatever happens in the short term, investing (not speculation) is a wonderful method to compound capital over the long-term. The lack of patience and demands for future returns today remains a recipe for trouble. That’s the case whether it’s a fictional version of early 1900s England portrayed in Peaky Blinders or if it’s investing in the globally connected, always on markets of 2022.

 

Contributors and Detractors

 

The top three detractors during the first half of 2022 were Legacy Housing (“Legacy”), Italian Wine Brands (“IWB”) and Naked Wines. The first two names declined for what we believe are temporary reasons. For Legacy, after an outstanding earnings report in late 2021 drove up the stock to all-time highs, the company disclosed accounting issues in early 2022 and has not filed updated financials. At the same time, peers in manufactured housing pulled back due to concerns over interest rates. For a significant portion of U.S. consumers, affordable homes are desperately needed and there remains a wide price gap between manufactured versus traditional homes. Once Legacy moves beyond their accounting issues, we believe their business outlook remains bright.

 

Like Legacy, IWB was a strong performer in 2021 but has given back all of its recent gains. As the largest private wine group in Italy, IWB’s stock was not immune to the broader sell-off in European and Italian stocks due to concerns over the war between Russia and Ukraine. Inflation in areas like energy, glass, and logistics are all hitting IWB, and it will take time to reset contracts to pass through these costs. We believe IWB’s management team will navigate this period and return the business to growth, building on their tremendous success since we originated the investment.

 

Naked Wines was by far our largest detractor to performance in the first half of 2022. As an online seller of wine via direct-to-consumers subscriptions, Naked Wines was one of our only true “COVID winners” in 2020 and the first half of 2021. The company built up a subscriber base of almost one

 

 

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

    Portfolio Manager’s Comments (continued)

 

    

 

million consumers who enjoy funding and purchasing wine from independent winemakers. The business has been reinvesting heavily to acquire new customers and therefore profits have run around break-even levels. This year, Naked Wines’ management admitted that some recent marketing investments fell short of expectations. In response, they pulled back on this growth spending, denting the growth trajectory. Concerns over the balance sheet added to investor consternation. The stock price correction now shows the gap that exists in many of these stocks as market participants shift from calculating the total addressable market and growth ambitions to more mundane topics like cash flow generation and profits. Many stocks are going through similar corrections. We like the Naked Wines model and believe it adds real value across the ecosystem to both consumers and winemakers. It’s now up to the management team to prove they can execute against their current customer base and regain market trust in a more difficult consumer environment.

 

Positive contributors include a handful of stocks that generated positive returns in a difficult environment that saw most sectors decline. The two standouts as material contributors were Total Energy Services (“Total Energy”) and Trecora. Even with the run-up in stock price, our enthusiasm for Total Energy’s

     

prospects remains. Oilfield service companies are in a tough business. Serving a volatile and cyclical end market is not easy and the last eight years have been especially challenging. Equipment is old and outdated, capital inflows have dried up, and good labor has fled the industry to seek fortune elsewhere. Oilfield services are finally catching up from 8+ years of price declines as their upstream exploration & production customers are now desperate to take advantage of high energy prices. All signs point toward a bull market in profitability, not capacity/equipment expansion. We believe this will benefit well-run companies like Total Energy who have the equipment and employee base to capitalize on this long-awaited upswing.

 

We purchased our initial position in Trecora in early 2020 after following the business closely for many years. Prior to our purchase, the stock had fallen more than 50% from its 2018 peak after running into trouble with failed expansion projects and too much leverage. During our ownership, new management cleaned up the balance sheet, sold off non-core assets, and began operational improvements. The company attracted several activist investors and we selectively added to the position over the past 12-18 months, believing the status quo was unlikely to continue. As a small-cap chemical company, Trecora wasn’t a logical fit for the public markets and its

     

board eventually ran a sales process. The timing coincided with the market turmoil in the first half of 2022 but Trecora signed a deal to be acquired by a private equity firm at a decent premium. While not a complete home run, our investment in Trecora provided a solid return on a sizable position.

 

Conclusion

 

For years, we have watched as the market seemed to levitate on the back of expanding valuation multiples. Investors told themselves ever more fanciful stories about why they continued to hold on as stock prices raced skyward. In our view, future returns were pulled forward, as market participants fell into that trap of expecting everything already. We have been on the other side of this trend for years, but it feels as though this dynamic has shifted. We believe the Fund is set up well to capture this opportunity. As always, our objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns. We appreciate the Fund’s shareholders who entrust us with their capital in our pursuit of this goal.

 

The views expressed represent the opinions of Yacktman Asset Management LP and are not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results, and are subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

 

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

     Fund Snapshots (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

 

    Sector    % of
Net Assets
 

Energy

   19.2
 

Industrials

   18.8
 

Consumer Discretionary

   14.6
 

Consumer Staples

   12.1
 

Financials

   11.4
 

Materials

     9.2
 

Information Technology

     2.7
 

Communication Services

     1.2
 

Health Care

     0.8
 

Utilities

     0.4
 

Short-Term Investments

   10.9
 

Other Assets, Less Liabilities

     (1.3)

 

 

TOP TEN HOLDINGS

 

    Security Name    % of
Net Assets
 

Omni Bridgeway, Ltd. (Australia)

   11.4
 

Total Energy Services, Inc. (Canada)

   10.3
 

Italian Wine Brands S.P.A (Italy)

     4.8
 

Texhong Textile Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     4.6
 

Brickability Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     4.5
 

AMERCO (United States)

     4.5
 

Legacy Housing Corp. (United States)

     4.0
 

B&S Group, S.A.R.L. (Luxembourg)

     3.7
 

Naked Wines PLC (United Kingdom)

     3.0
 

Delfi, Ltd. (Singapore)

     2.4
    

 

 

Top Ten as a Group

   53.2
    

 

      
 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

     Fund Snapshots (continued)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

NEW EQUITY POSITIONS

 

  New Purchases    Current
Shares Held

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.

     15,500      

Hemisphere Energy Corp. (Canada)

     656,600  

Macfarlane Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     525,000  

Maezawa Industries, Inc. (Japan)

     202,400  

Okamoto Industries, Inc. (Japan)

     34,000  

Sinko Industries, Ltd. (Japan)

     50,000  

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES SALES

 

  Sales    Net Principal
Sold
   Current Principal
Held

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.,

     

4.125%, 09/15/23

     $500,000            —      

EQUITY PURCHASES & SALES

 

  Purchases    Net Shares
Purchased
  Current Shares
Held

AMERCO

     3,000           8,700      

Amplify Energy Corp.

     50,000       220,000  

B&S Group, S.A.R.L. (Luxembourg)

     315,000       655,000  

Brickability Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     1,815,000       4,585,000  

Compagnie de L’Odet SA (France)

     166       966  

Delfi, Ltd. (Singapore)

     1,453,200       4,200,000  

Horizon Oil, Ltd. (Australia)

     10,069,080       18,000,000  

Italian Wine Brands S.P.A (Italy)

     39,000       162,000  

KISCO Holdings Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     2,500       90,000  

Legacy Housing Corp.

     52,900       285,000  

Mitani Corp. (Japan)

     13,000       43,500  

Naked Wines PLC (United Kingdom)

     790,000       1,350,000  

Omni Bridgeway, Ltd. (Australia)

     375,000       4,325,000  

Pumtech Korea Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     3,000       39,000  

Sekisui Jushi Corp. (Japan)

     41,000       108,500  

SK Kaken Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     200       1,800  

Texhong Textile Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     1,391,500       4,051,500  
  Sales    Net Shares
Sold
  Current Shares
Held

Amerigo Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     168,100           956,900      

Anora Group OYJ

     115,450        

Bixolon Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     20,000       195,000  

Boustead Singapore, Ltd. (Singapore)

     847,200       2,330,800  

The Cato Corp.

     73,000        

Cosco Capital, Inc. (Philippines)

     1,352,600       9,250,000  

Dong Ah Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     15,900       74,500  

Evolution Petroleum Corp.

     35,000       170,000  

Excelsior Capital, Ltd.

     375,377        

GrafTech International, Ltd.

     68,000       55,000  

Hargreaves Services PLC (United Kingdom)

     109,751       310,000  

HLS Therapeutics, Inc.

     14,660        

Ifis Japan, Ltd. (Japan)

     9,000       81,000  

Komelon Corp. (South Korea)

     13,571       71,000  

Lamprell PLC

     763,599        

Link Net Tbk PT

     4,981,300        

Master Drilling Group, Ltd. (South Africa)

     328,934       850,000  

NeoPharm Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     5,025       59,975  

Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)

     92,500       174,000  

Pardee Resources Co., Inc.

     1,252       6,100  

Reading International, Inc., Class A

     50,100       311,000  

Reckon, Ltd.

     645,685        

Sam Yung Trading Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     20,330       190,060  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     8,500       24,000  

Spark Networks SE

     86,000        

Total Energy Services, Inc. (Canada)

     534,400       1,665,600  

Trecora Resources

     1,040,000        

Utoc Corp.

     155,200        

Vivo Energy PLC

     1,385,000        

Webstep A.S. (Norway)

     9,264       100,407  

WIN-Partners Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     22,500       102,500  
 

 

 

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

Common Stocks - 89.4%

 

  

Communication Services - 1.2%

     

Reading International, Inc., Class A (United States)*

     311,000        $1,122,710  

Consumer Discretionary - 14.6%

     

America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (United States)*

     15,500        1,559,300  

B&S Group, S.A.R.L. (Luxembourg)1

     655,000        3,433,544  

Dong Ah Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     74,500        683,856  

Legacy Housing Corp. (United States)*

     285,000        3,719,250  

Texhong Textile Group, Ltd. (Hong Kong)

     4,051,500        4,284,413  

Total Consumer Discretionary

        13,680,363  

Consumer Staples - 12.1%

     

Cosco Capital, Inc. (Philippines)

     9,250,000        725,061  

Delfi, Ltd. (Singapore)

     4,200,000        2,267,329  

Italian Wine Brands S.P.A (Italy)

     162,000        4,534,187  

Naked Wines PLC (United Kingdom)*,2

     1,350,000        2,826,457  

NeoPharm Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     59,975        922,434  

Total Consumer Staples

        11,275,468  

Energy - 19.2%

     

Amplify Energy Corp. (United States)*

     220,000        1,438,800  

Evolution Petroleum Corp. (United States)

     170,000        928,200  

Hargreaves Services PLC (United Kingdom)

     310,000        1,939,646  

Hemisphere Energy Corp. (Canada)

     656,600        795,755  

Horizon Oil, Ltd. (Australia)

     18,000,000        1,676,649  

Pardee Resources Co., Inc. (United States)

     6,100        1,555,500  

Total Energy Services, Inc. (Canada)

     1,665,600        9,665,966  

Total Energy

        18,000,516  

Financials - 11.4%

     

Omni Bridgeway, Ltd. (Australia)*

     4,325,000        10,645,748  

Health Care - 0.8%

     

WIN-Partners Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     102,500        757,833  

Industrials - 18.8%

     

AMERCO (United States)

     8,700        4,160,601  

Boustead Singapore, Ltd. (Singapore)

     2,330,800        1,602,184  

CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd (Malaysia)

     6,380,800        1,827,063  

Compagnie de L’Odet SA (France)

     966        1,096,788  

GrafTech International, Ltd. (United States)

     55,000        388,850  

Komelon Corp. (South Korea)

     71,000        492,831  

Macfarlane Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     525,000        731,749  

Maezawa Industries, Inc. (Japan)

     202,400        912,281  

Mitani Corp. (Japan)

     43,500        485,589  

Ocean Wilsons Holdings, Ltd. (Bermuda)2

     174,000        1,986,160  

Sam Yung Trading Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

 

    

 

190,060

 

 

 

    

 

1,946,925

 

 

 

      Shares      Value  

Sekisui Jushi Corp. (Japan)

     108,500        $1,348,606  

Sinko Industries, Ltd. (Japan)

     50,000        601,781  

Total Industrials

        17,581,408  

Information Technology - 1.7%

     

Bixolon Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     195,000        917,615  

Ifis Japan, Ltd. (Japan)

     81,000        391,560  

Webstep A.S. (Norway)1

     100,407        314,992  

Total Information Technology

        1,624,167  

Materials - 9.2%

     

Amerigo Resources, Ltd. (Canada)

     956,900        921,812  

Brickability Group PLC (United Kingdom)

     4,585,000        4,241,804  

KISCO Holdings Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     90,000        962,668  

Master Drilling Group, Ltd. (South Africa)

     850,000        655,705  

Okamoto Industries, Inc. (Japan)2

     34,000        954,492  

Pumtech Korea Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

     39,000        458,998  

SK Kaken Co., Ltd. (Japan)

     1,800        430,498  

Total Materials

        8,625,977  

Utilities - 0.4%

     

Maxim Power Corp. (Canada)*

     140,000        362,181  

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost $80,608,805)

        83,676,371  

Preferred Stock - 1.0%

 

  

Information Technology - 1.0%

 

  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2.700% (South Korea)

     24,000        964,690  

Total Preferred Stock

     

(Cost $398,488)

        964,690  
     Principal
Amount
        

Short-Term Investments - 10.9%

 

  

Joint Repurchase Agreements - 1.3%3

 

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.500% total to be received $225,307 (collateralized by various U.S. Treasuries, 1.875% - 3.250%, 06/30/24 - 05/15/52, totaling $229,804)

     $225,298        225,298  

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc., dated 06/30/22, due 07/01/22, 1.550% total to be received $1,000,043 (collateralized by various U.S. Government Agency Obligations and U.S. Treasuries, 0.000% - 6.875%, 08/16/22 - 05/20/52, totaling $1,020,000)

     1,000,000        1,000,000  

Total Joint Repurchase Agreements

        1,225,298  
     Shares         

Other Investment Companies - 9.6%

 

  

Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, Institutional Shares, 1.35%4

 

    

 

5,930,495

 

 

 

    

 

5,930,495

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

      Shares      Value  

JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares, 1.37%4

     3,055,103        $3,055,103  

Total Other Investment Companies

        8,985,598  

Total Short-Term Investments

     

(Cost $10,210,896)

       

 

10,210,896

 

 

 

              Value  

Total Investments - 101.3%

     

(Cost $91,218,189)

        $94,851,957  

Other Assets, less Liabilities - (1.3)%

 

     (1,241,473

Net Assets - 100.0%

       

 

$93,610,484

 

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $3,748,536 or 4.0% of net assets.

 

2 

Some of these securities, amounting to $1,052,128 or 1.1% of net assets, were out on loan to various borrowers and are collateralized by cash and various U.S. Treasury Obligations. See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements.

3 

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

 

4 

Yield shown represents the June 30, 2022, seven day average yield, which refers to the sum of the previous seven days’ dividends paid, expressed as an annual percentage.

 

The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments by the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2022:

 

     Level 1      Level 21      Level 3      Total  

 Investments in Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Energy

     $16,323,867        $1,676,649               $18,000,516  

Industrials

     6,883,384        10,698,024               17,581,408  

Consumer Discretionary

     5,278,550        8,401,813               13,680,363  

Consumer Staples

     2,992,390        8,283,078               11,275,468  

Financials

            10,645,748               10,645,748  

Materials

     6,249,819        2,376,158               8,625,977  

Information Technology

     314,992        1,309,175               1,624,167  

Communication Services

     1,122,710                      1,122,710  

Health Care

            757,833               757,833  

Utilities

     362,181                      362,181  

Preferred Stock

            964,690               964,690  

Short-Term Investments

           

Joint Repurchase Agreements

            1,225,298               1,225,298  

Other Investment Companies

     8,985,598                      8,985,598  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 Total Investments in Securities

     $48,513,491        $46,338,466               $94,851,957  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

All preferred stocks held in the Fund are level 2 securities. For a detailed breakout of preferred stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

 

1 

An external pricing service is used to reflect any impact on security value due to market movements between the time the Fund valued such foreign securities and the earlier closing of foreign markets.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3.

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund

    Schedule of Portfolio Investments (continued)

 

    

 

The country allocation in the Schedule of Portfolio Investments at June 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

 Country   

 % of Long-Term 

Investments

 

 Australia

     14.6          

 Bermuda

     2.3          

 Canada

     13.9          

 France

     1.3          

 Hong Kong

     5.1          

 Italy

     5.3          

 Japan

     6.9          

 Luxembourg

     4.0          

 Malaysia

     2.2          

 Norway

     0.4          

 Philippines

     0.8          

 Singapore

     4.6          

 South Africa

     0.8          

 South Korea

     8.7          

 United Kingdom

     11.5          

 United States

     17.6          
  

 

 

 
           100.0          
  

 

 

 

 

 

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

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    Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)

     June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

    

AMG Yacktman

Fund

   

AMG Yacktman

Focused Fund

   

AMG Yacktman

Global Fund

        

AMG Yacktman

Special

Opportunities Fund

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

Assets:

           

Investments at value1 (including securities on loan valued at $12,956,044, $0, $104,684, and $1,052,128, respectively)

     $7,921,687,397       $3,589,872,527       $147,088,651            $94,851,957      

Affiliated Investments at value2

     82,563,000       23,442,206                 

Due from broker

           45,125,000                 

Foreign currency3

     78,643       425,715       76,292          33,156  

Receivable for investments sold

     4,526,424                      4,333  

Dividend and interest receivables

     21,189,735       10,654,049       564,545          204,664  

Securities lending income receivable

     1,907       2,483       217          1,959  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     9,007,017       1,347,049       7,563          98,476  

Receivable from affiliate

           4,322       4,253          2,566  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     167,988       112,350       15,288          17,239  

Total assets

     8,039,222,111       3,670,985,701       147,756,809          95,214,350  

Liabilities:

           

Payable upon return of securities loaned

     542,847             110,633          1,225,298  

Payable for investments purchased

     6,658,625                      216,091  

Payable for Fund shares repurchased

     3,720,028       9,593,391       12,000          6,000  

Written options4

           7,505,000                 

Foreign currency overdraft5

     2,291,552       2,291,411                 

Accrued expenses:

           

Investment advisory and management fees

     2,944,405       2,740,153       90,692          111,601  

Administrative fees

     1,029,558       472,440       19,160          12,219  

Shareholder service fees

     604,007       282,105       174          3,451  

Other

     734,323       406,733       29,237          29,206  

Total liabilities

     18,525,345       23,291,233       261,896          1,603,866  
           

Net Assets

     $8,020,696,766       $3,647,694,468       $147,494,913          $93,610,484  

1 Investments at cost

     $5,889,275,877       $2,880,003,056       $145,222,376          $91,218,189  

2 Affiliated Investments at cost

     $118,991,115       $53,514,887                 

3 Foreign currency at cost

     $78,306       $422,321       $75,648          $33,077  

4 Premiums received

           $5,011,509                 

5 Foreign currency overdraft at cost

     $(2,368,254     $(2,368,114               

 

 

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

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     Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

 

    

 

 

     AMG Yacktman
Fund
     AMG Yacktman
Focused Fund
     AMG Yacktman
Global Fund
  AMG Yacktman
Special
Opportunities Fund

Net Assets Represent:

          

Paid-in capital

     $5,700,625,039        $2,819,377,245        $142,912,967         $88,108,944      

Total distributable earnings

     2,320,071,727        828,317,223        4,581,946       5,501,540  

Net Assets

     $8,020,696,766        $3,647,694,468        $147,494,913       $93,610,484  

Class N:

          

Net Assets

            $1,749,435,340        $1,117,588        

Shares outstanding

            95,378,890        80,493        

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

            $18.34        $13.88        

Class I:

          

Net Assets

     $8,020,696,766        $1,898,259,128        $146,377,325       $39,997,201  

Shares outstanding

     374,923,879        103,770,918        10,531,993       3,610,696  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     $21.39        $18.29        $13.90       $11.08  

Class Z:

          

Net Assets

                         $53,613,283  

Shares outstanding

                         4,824,244  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

                         $11.11  

 

 

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

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    Statement of Operations (unaudited)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022

 

    

 

 

 

     AMG Yacktman
Fund
  AMG Yacktman
Focused Fund
  AMG Yacktman
Global Fund
  AMG Yacktman
Special
Opportunities Fund
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment Income:

        

Dividend income

     $83,435,346        $39,052,232        $1,954,919         $1,105,295      

Interest income

     1,172,161       2,201,639       60,671       21,811  

Dividends from affiliated securities

           94,468              

Securities lending income

     39,239       18,571       426       5,574  

Foreign withholding tax

     (6,542,076     (4,274,290     (247,551     (95,934

Total investment income

     78,104,670       37,092,620       1,768,465       1,036,746  

Expenses:

        

Investment advisory and management fees

     19,172,966       17,965,392       578,998       947,163  

Administrative fees

     6,714,660       3,097,482       122,323       84,031  

Shareholder servicing fees - Class N

           1,864,654       897        

Shareholder servicing fees - Class I

     3,986,604                   21,027  

Custodian fees

     451,443       256,221       25,714       23,364  

Trustee fees and expenses

     305,699       141,916       5,517       3,864  

Professional fees

     240,966       121,214       20,177       19,343  

Transfer agent fees

     207,142       113,625       2,442       1,755  

Reports to shareholders

     127,651       66,498       919       1,563  

Registration fees

     80,511       74,337       10,243       9,288  

Interest expense

                       166  

Miscellaneous

     133,197       63,854       3,140       2,734  

Repayment of prior reimbursements

           26,634             8,646  

Total expenses before offsets

     31,420,839       23,791,827       770,370       1,122,944  

Expense reimbursements

           (4,322     (10,815     (3,304

Fee waivers

     (153,691     (68,873            

Net expenses

     31,267,148       23,718,632       759,555       1,119,640  
        

Net investment income (loss)

     46,837,522       13,373,988       1,008,910       (82,894

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss:

        

Net realized gain on investments

     156,781,952       83,202,055       3,636,554       2,626,644  

Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions

     (678,734     (737,871     (50,372     (57,476

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (1,356,015,150     (663,940,682     (30,706,700     (20,330,111

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on affiliated investments

     (25,545,000     (8,495,504            

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on written options

           (2,493,491            

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency translations

     (327,745     (170,787     (17,630     (3,981

Net realized and unrealized loss

     (1,225,784,677     (592,636,280     (27,138,148     (17,764,924
        

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

     $(1,178,947,155     $(579,262,292     $(26,129,238     $(17,847,818

 

 

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

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    Statements of Changes in Net Assets

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

 

    AMG Yacktman
Fund
    AMG Yacktman
Focused Fund
 
    June 30, 2022     December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022     December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

Net investment income

    $46,837,522       $96,876,644         $13,373,988       $33,310,116    

Net realized gain on investments

    156,103,218       300,920,992       82,464,184       182,246,817  

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (1,381,887,895     1,143,172,456       (675,100,464     410,786,303  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (1,178,947,155     1,540,970,092       (579,262,292     626,343,236  

Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Class N

                      (97,900,715

Class I

          (341,720,709           (109,158,676

Total distributions to shareholders

          (341,720,709           (207,059,391

Capital Share Transactions:1

       

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    (275,979,123     640,234,734       (240,898,200     409,334,123  
       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (1,454,926,278     1,839,484,117       (820,160,492     828,617,968  

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of period

    9,475,623,044       7,636,138,927       4,467,854,960       3,639,236,992  

End of period

    $8,020,696,766       $9,475,623,044       $3,647,694,468       $4,467,854,960  

 

1 

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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    Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

     For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021

 

    

 

 

    AMG Yacktman
Global Fund
  AMG Yacktman
Special
Opportunities Fund
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting From Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $1,008,910          $2,033,206         $(82,894)       $(15,569)  

Net realized gain on investments

    3,586,182        8,852,173       2,569,168          4,330,398     

Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

    (30,724,330)       6,824,993       (20,334,092)       15,896,200   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    (26,129,238)       17,710,372       (17,847,818)       20,211,029   

Distributions to Shareholders:

       

Class N

          (53,059            

Class I

          (12,752,955           (1,238,880)  

Class Z

                      (2,928,032)  

Total distributions to shareholders

          (12,806,014           (4,166,912)  

Capital Share Transactions:1

       

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

    2,533,724        32,996,714       (650,373)       17,275,902   
       

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    (23,595,514)       37,901,072       (18,498,191)       33,320,019   

Net Assets:

       

Beginning of period

    171,090,427        133,189,355       112,108,675        78,788,656   

End of period

    $147,494,913        $171,090,427       $93,610,484        $112,108,675   

 

1 

See Note 1(g) of the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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

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    AMG Yacktman Fund

    Financial Highlights

    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

    For the six                              
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                              
  Class I   (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $24.50          $21.26       $20.48       $19.05       $22.85       $21.39  

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

Net investment income1,2

    0.12        0.26 3      0.27       0.35       0.40       0.32  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (3.23)       3.89       2.81       2.99       0.20       3.58  

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (3.11)       4.15       3.08       3.34       0.60       3.90  

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

Net investment income

    —        (0.27     (0.28     (0.37     (0.44     (0.34

Net realized gain on investments

    —        (0.64     (2.02     (1.54     (3.96     (2.10

Total distributions to shareholders

    —        (0.91     (2.30     (1.91     (4.40     (2.44

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $21.39        $24.50       $21.26       $20.48       $19.05       $22.85  

Total Return2,4

    (12.70) %5      19.63     15.28     17.66     2.69     18.23

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    0.70 %6      0.70     0.70     0.70     0.70     0.71

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7

    0.70 %6      0.70     0.71     0.71     0.71     0.72

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets2

    1.05 %6      1.09     1.38     1.70     1.70     1.38

Portfolio turnover

    4 %5      15     27     35     12     2

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $8,020,697       $9,475,623       $7,636,139       $8,242,523       $7,110,981       $8,722,375  
                                                 

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.21.

 

4 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

5 

Not annualized.

 

6 

Annualized.

 

7 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

 

    

32


  

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

    For the six                                
    months ended     For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                                
  Class N   (unaudited)     2021     2020     2019     2018     20171  

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $21.21       $19.09       $18.25       $17.78       $21.13       $19.69  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

  Net investment income2,3

    0.06       0.14 4      0.15       0.23       0.28       0.19  

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.93     2.98       2.95       3.13       0.31       3.75  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (2.87     3.12       3.10       3.36       0.59       3.94  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

  Net investment income

          (0.16     (0.15     (0.25     (0.31     (0.21

  Net realized gain on investments

          (0.84     (2.11     (2.64     (3.63     (2.29

  Total distributions to shareholders

          (1.00     (2.26     (2.89     (3.94     (2.50

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $18.34       $21.21       $19.09       $18.25       $17.78       $21.13  

  Total Return3,5

    (13.53 )%6      16.45     17.26     19.13     2.88     20.03

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.25 %7,8      1.25 %8      1.24     1.24     1.23     1.22

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

    1.25 %7,8      1.25 %8      1.26     1.26     1.24     1.23

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

    0.55 %7      0.68     0.85     1.20     1.30     0.89

  Portfolio turnover

    4 %6      19     33     31     16     2

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $1,749,435     $ 2,158,777     $ 1,943,998     $ 2,078,758     $ 2,166,407     $ 2,803,230  
                                                 

 

 

33


  

    AMG Yacktman Focused Fund

    Financial Highlights

     For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

    For the six                              
    months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
    June 30, 2022                              
  Class I   (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017  

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $21.13          $19.03       $18.19       $17.74       $21.09       $19.66  

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           

  Net investment income2,3

    0.07       0.18 4      0.18       0.27       0.32       0.23  

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.91     2.96       2.96       3.11       0.32       3.74  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (2.84     3.14       3.14       3.38       0.64       3.97  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           

  Net investment income

          (0.20     (0.19     (0.29     (0.36     (0.25

  Net realized gain on investments

          (0.84     (2.11     (2.64     (3.63     (2.29

  Total distributions to shareholders

          (1.04     (2.30     (2.93     (3.99     (2.54

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $18.29       $21.13       $19.03       $18.19       $17.74       $21.09  

  Total Return3,5

    (13.44 )%6      16.62     17.52     19.30     3.11     20.25

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

    1.06 %7      1.06     1.06     1.06     1.05     1.05

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets9

    1.06 %7      1.06     1.07     1.07     1.06     1.06

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

    0.74 %7      0.87     1.04     1.39     1.48     1.06

  Portfolio turnover

    4 %6      19     33     31     16     2

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $1,898,259       $2,309,078       $1,695,239       $1,554,975       $1,292,079       $1,578,775  
                                                 

 

1 

Effective October 27, 2017, Class S was renamed Class N.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.09 and $0.13 for Class N and Class I, respectively.

 

5 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

6 

Not annualized.

 

7 

Annualized.

 

8 

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to 0.01%.

 

9 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

 

    

34


  

    AMG Yacktman Global Fund

Financial Highlights

For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                                 For the fiscal
     For the six                           period ended
     months ended    For the fiscal years ended December 31,     December 31,
     June 30, 2022                            
  Class N    (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     20171

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $16.36       $15.69       $13.90       $11.94       $11.77       $10.00     

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment income2,3

     0.08       0.19 4      0.18       0.17       0.26       0.14  

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (2.56     1.80       2.35       2.37       0.00 5      1.94  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (2.48     1.99       2.53       2.54       0.26       2.08  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net investment income

           (0.55     (0.23     (0.25     (0.07     (0.22

  Net realized gain on investments

           (0.77     (0.51     (0.33     (0.02     (0.09

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (1.32     (0.74     (0.58     (0.09     (0.31

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $13.88       $16.36       $15.69       $13.90       $11.94       $11.77  

  Total Return3,6

     (15.16 )%7      12.96     18.32     21.40     2.17     20.81 %7 

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     1.11 %8      1.16 %9      1.19     1.12     1.08     1.08 %8 

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     1.12 %8      1.18 %9      1.25     1.22     1.82     3.77 %11 

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     1.06 %8      1.12     1.40     1.28     2.14     1.35 %8 

  Portfolio turnover

     8 %7      17     27     23     2     12 %7 

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $1,118       $775       $431       $183       $76       $17  
                                                  

 

 

    

35


    AMG Yacktman Global Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

                                   For the fiscal  
     For the six                             period ended  
     months ended     For the fiscal years ended December 31,     December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                                
  Class I    (unaudited)     2021     2020     2019     2018     20171      

  Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $16.36          $15.69       $13.89       $11.94       $11.77       $10.00     

  Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

            

  Net investment income2,3

     0.10       0.22 4      0.20       0.17       0.26       0.14  

  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

     (2.56     1.79       2.35       2.36       0.00 5      1.94  

  Total income (loss) from investment operations

     (2.46     2.01       2.55       2.53       0.26       2.08  

  Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

            

  Net investment income

           (0.57     (0.24     (0.25     (0.07     (0.22

  Net realized gain on investments

           (0.77     (0.51     (0.33     (0.02     (0.09

  Total distributions to shareholders

           (1.34     (0.75     (0.58     (0.09     (0.31

  Net Asset Value, End of Period

     $13.90       $16.36       $15.69       $13.89       $11.94       $11.77  

  Total Return3,6

     (15.04 )%7      13.08     18.47     21.32     2.17     20.81 %7 

  Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

     0.93 %8      1.00 %9      1.08     1.08     1.08     1.08 %8 

  Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets10

     0.94 %8      1.02 %9      1.15     1.19     1.82     3.77 %11 

  Ratio of net investment income to average net assets3

     1.24 %8      1.28     1.51     1.31     2.14     1.35 %8 

  Portfolio turnover

     8 %7      17     27     23     2     12 %7 

  Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

     $146,377       $170,316       $132,758       $96,041       $59,936       $1,392  
                                                  

 

1 

Commencement of operations was on January 30, 2017.

 

2 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

3 

Total returns and net investment income would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.15 and $0.17 for Class N and Class I, respectively.

 

5 

Less than $0.005 per share.

 

6 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

7 

Not annualized.

 

8 

Annualized.

 

9 

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to 0.01%.

 

10 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

11 

Ratio does not reflect the annualization of audit, excise tax and organization expenses.

 

 

36


    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                        
     months ended     For the fiscal years ended December 31,
     June 30, 2022                        
 
Class I   (unaudited)     2021   2020   2019   2018   2017    
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $13.16          $11.02          $10.04          $9.82          $12.03          $9.37       
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           
 

Net investment income (loss)1,2

    (0.01     (0.01     0.20 3      0.24       0.16       0.064      
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.07     2.65       1.06       0.73       (1.41     3.18       
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (2.08     2.64       1.26       0.97       (1.25     3.24       
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           
 

Net investment income

          (0.15     (0.23     (0.21     (0.11     (0.14)     
 

Net realized gain on investments

          (0.35     (0.05     (0.54     (0.85     (0.44)     
 

Total distributions to shareholders

          (0.50     (0.28     (0.75     (0.96     (0.58)     
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $11.08       $13.16       $11.02       $10.04       $9.82       $12.03      
 

Total Return2,5

    (15.87 )%6      24.30     12.66     10.20     (10.26 )%      34.67%    
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets7

    1.90 %8,9      2.29 %9      1.14     1.29     1.84     2.33%    
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7,10

    1.90 %8,9      2.29 %9      1.23     1.47     2.03     2.59%    
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2,7

    (0.21 )%8      (0.09 )%      2.27     2.32     1.38     0.50%    
 

Portfolio turnover

    26 %6      21     37     24     30     36%    
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $39,997       $33,912       $13,881       $11,701       $7,678       $8,377       
                                                 

 

 

37


    AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund
    Financial Highlights
    For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal period

 

    

 

 

     For the six                            
     months ended   For the fiscal years ended December 31,  
     June 30, 2022                            
 
Class Z   (unaudited)   2021     2020     2019     2018     2017
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $13.20         $11.04       $10.06       $9.84       $12.05       $9.38    
 

Income (loss) from Investment Operations:

           
 

Net investment income (loss)1,2

    (0.01     0.00 11      0.21 3      0.25       0.17       0.07 4 
 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    (2.08     2.67       1.06       0.72       (1.40     3.19  
 

Total income (loss) from investment operations

    (2.09     2.67       1.27       0.97       (1.23     3.26  
 

Less Distributions to Shareholders from:

           
 

Net investment income

          (0.16     (0.24     (0.21     (0.13     (0.15
 

Net realized gain on investments

          (0.35     (0.05     (0.54     (0.85     (0.44
 

Total distributions to shareholders

          (0.51     (0.29     (0.75     (0.98     (0.59
 

Net Asset Value, End of Period

    $11.11       $13.20       $11.04       $10.06       $9.84       $12.05  
 

Total Return2,5

    (15.90 )%6      24.42     12.83     10.27     (10.14 )%      34.81
 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets7

    1.80 %8,9      2.19 %9      1.04     1.19     1.74     2.23
 

Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets7,10

    1.80 %8,9      2.19 %9      1.13     1.37     1.93     2.49
 

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets2,7

    (0.11 )%8      0.01     2.37     2.42     1.48     0.60
 

Portfolio turnover

    26 %6      21     37     24     30     36
 

Net assets end of period (000’s) omitted

    $53,613       $78,197       $64,908       $47,981       $29,153       $29,334  
                                                 

 

1 

Per share numbers have been calculated using average shares.

 

2 

Total returns and net investment income (loss) would have been lower had certain expenses not been offset.

 

3 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.17 and $0.18 for Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

4 

Includes non-recurring dividends. Without these dividends, net investment income per share would have been $0.04 and $0.05 for Class I and Class Z, respectively.

 

5 

The total return is calculated using the published Net Asset Value as of period end.

 

6 

Not annualized.

 

7 

Includes a performance adjustment amounting to 0.16% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 0.55%, (0.60)%, (0.45)%, 0.10% and 0.59% for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. (See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

8 

Annualized.

 

9 

Such ratio includes recapture of waived/reimbursed fees from prior periods amounting to 0.01%.

 

10 

Excludes the impact of expense reimbursement or fee waivers and expense reductions such as brokerage credits, but includes expense repayments and non-reimbursable expenses, if any, such as interest, taxes, and extraordinary expenses. (See Note 1(c) and 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.)

 

11 

Less than $0.005 per share.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

June 30, 2022

 

    

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

AMG Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company, organized as a Massachusetts business trust, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Currently, the Trust consists of a number of different funds, each having distinct investment management objectives, strategies, risks, and policies. Included in this report are AMG Yacktman Fund (“Yacktman Fund”), AMG Yacktman Focused Fund (“Yacktman Focused”), AMG Yacktman Global Fund (“Yacktman Global”) and AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund (“Yacktman Special Opportunities”), each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”.

Each Fund offers different classes of shares. Yacktman Fund and Yacktman Special Opportunities have established Class N, Class I and Class Z shares. Currently, Yacktman Fund offers only Class I shares and Yacktman Special Opportunities offers only Class I shares and Class Z shares. Yacktman Focused and Yacktman Global established and offer Class N and Class I shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the respective Fund. Although all share classes generally have identical voting rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes may have different net asset values per share to the extent the share classes pay different distribution amounts and/or the expenses of such share classes differ. Each share class has its own expense structure. Please refer to a current prospectus for additional information on each share class.

Yacktman Focused, Yacktman Global and Yacktman Special Opportunities are non-diversified. A greater percentage of the Funds’ holdings may be focused in a smaller number of securities which may place the Funds at greater risk than a more diversified fund.

Market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic have had a global impact, and uncertainty exists as to the long-term implications. Such disruptions can adversely affect assets of the Funds and thus Fund performance.

The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), including accounting and reporting guidance pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 applicable to investment companies. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements:

a. VALUATION OF INVESTMENTS

For the Funds, equity securities, including options, traded on a national securities exchange or reported on the NASDAQ national market system (“NMS”) are valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, if applicable, the NASDAQ official closing price or the official closing price of the relevant exchange or, lacking any sales, at the last quoted bid price. Equity securities held by the Funds that are traded in the over-the-counter market (other than NMS securities) are valued at the bid price. Foreign equity securities (securities principally traded in markets other than U.S. markets) held by the Funds are valued at the official closing price on the primary exchange or, for markets that either do not offer an

official closing price or where the official closing price may not be representative of the overall market, the last quoted sale price.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity exceeding 60 days are valued at the evaluated bid price provided by an authorized pricing service or, if an evaluated price is not available, by reference to other securities which are considered comparable in credit rating, interest rate, due date and other features (generally referred to as “matrix pricing”) or other similar pricing methodologies.

Fixed income securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, provided that the amortized cost value is approximately the same as the fair value of the security valued without the use of amortized cost. Investments in other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their end of day net asset value per share.

The Funds’ portfolio investments are generally valued based on independent market quotations or prices or, if none, “evaluative” or other market based valuations provided by third party pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”). Under certain circumstances, the value of certain Fund portfolio investments may be based on an evaluation of fair value, pursuant to procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. The Valuation Committee, which is comprised of the Independent Trustees of the Board, and the Pricing Committee, which is comprised of representatives from AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) are the committees appointed by the Board to make fair value determinations. Each Fund may use the fair value of a portfolio investment to calculate its net asset value (“NAV”) in the event that the market quotation, price or market based valuation for the portfolio investment is not readily available or otherwise not determinable pursuant to the Board’s valuation procedures, if the Investment Manager or the Pricing Committee believes the quotation, price or market based valuation to be unreliable, or in certain other circumstances. When determining the fair value of an investment, the Pricing Committee and, if required under the Trust’s securities valuation procedures, the Valuation Committee, seeks to determine the price that a Fund might reasonably expect to receive from current sale of that portfolio investment in an arms-length transaction. Fair value determinations shall be based upon consideration of all available facts and information, including, but not limited to (i) attributes specific to the investment; (ii) fundamental and analytical data relating to the investment; and (iii) the value of other comparable securities or relevant financial instruments, including derivative securities, traded on other markets or among dealers.

The values assigned to fair value portfolio investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized in the future, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. The Board will be presented with a quarterly report showing as of the most recent quarter end, all outstanding securities fair valued by the Funds, including a comparison with the prior quarter end and the percentage of the Funds that the security represents at each quarter end.

With respect to foreign equity securities and certain foreign fixed income securities, the Board has adopted a policy that securities held in the Funds that can be fair valued by the applicable fair value pricing service are fair valued on each business day provided that each individual price exceeds a pre-established confidence level.

U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that a fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants

 

 

 

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at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation.

The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below:

Level 1 – inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments (e.g., equity securities, open-end investment companies)

Level 2 – other observable inputs (including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs) (e.g., debt securities, government securities, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, fair valued securities with observable inputs)

Level 3 – inputs are significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (e.g., fair valued securities with unobservable inputs)

Changes in inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may result in a transfer in or out of levels within the fair value hierarchy. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing investments may not necessarily be an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments.

b. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS

Security transactions are accounted for as of trade date. Realized gains and losses on securities sold are determined on the basis of identified cost.

c. INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from foreign securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date, and if after the fact, as soon as the Funds become aware of the ex-dividend date, except for Korean securities where dividends are recorded on confirmation date. Interest income, which includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, is accrued as earned. Dividend and interest income on foreign securities is recorded gross of any withholding tax. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are reported at the fair market value of the securities received. Other income and expenses are recorded on an accrual basis. Expenses that cannot be directly attributed to a Fund are apportioned among the funds in the Trust and other trusts or funds within the AMG Funds Family of Funds (collectively the “AMG Funds Family”) based upon their relative average net assets or number of shareholders. Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, the common expenses of each Fund, and certain fund level expense reductions, if any, are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of each Fund.

d. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Fund distributions resulting from either net investment income or realized net capital gains, if any, will normally be declared and paid at least annually in December. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and net realized capital gains for financial statement purposes (U.S. GAAP). Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications to paid-in capital. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense and gain or loss are recognized in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes; these differences will reverse at some time in the future. There were no permanent differences during the year. Temporary differences are due to mark-to-market of passive foreign investment companies, wash sale loss deferrals, write-off of defaulted security interest, qualified late-year loss deferrals and premium amortization on callable bonds.

At June 30, 2022, the aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes approximates the aggregate cost for book purposes. The approximate cost of investments and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

  Fund   Cost     Appreciation     Depreciation     Net Appreciation  

Yacktman Fund

    $6,008,266,992       $2,308,966,672       $(312,983,267     $1,995,983,405  

Yacktman Focused

    2,933,517,943       897,248,429       (217,451,639     679,796,790  

Yacktman Global

    145,222,376       16,970,424       (15,104,149     1,866,275  

Yacktman Special Opportunities

    91,218,189       14,495,968       (10,862,200     3,633,768  

e. FEDERAL TAXES

Each Fund currently qualifies as an investment company and intends to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and gains to its shareholders and to meet certain diversification and income requirements with respect to investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is included in the accompanying financial statements.

Additionally, based on each Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and rates related to income, gains and transactions for the foreign jurisdictions in which it invests, each Fund will provide for foreign taxes, and where appropriate, deferred foreign taxes.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (generally, the three prior taxable years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. Additionally, Management is not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

 

 

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f. CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVERS AND DEFERRALS

As of December 31, 2021, the Funds had no capital loss carryovers for federal income tax purposes. Should the Funds incur net capital losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, such amounts may be used to offset future realized capital gains indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term.

g. CAPITAL STOCK

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes for each Fund the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Each Fund records sales and repurchases of its capital stock on the trade date.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the capital stock transactions by class for the Funds were as follows:

 

    Yacktman Fund   Yacktman Focused
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

                            3,572,733       $73,225,534       12,333,437       $256,707,747  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                                        4,655,934       96,331,267  

  Shares redeemed

                            (9,995,749     (202,957,260     (17,004,392     (357,061,246
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net decrease

                            (6,423,016     $(129,731,726     (15,021     $(4,022,232
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    27,614,680       $653,042,018       72,181,278       $1,697,348,269       12,293,862       $249,897,815       38,413,804       $795,771,915  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                12,951,322       309,536,595                   4,812,345       99,182,433  

  Shares redeemed

    (39,395,549     (929,021,141     (57,592,354     (1,366,650,130     (17,807,717     (361,064,289     (23,041,575     (481,597,993
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

    (11,780,869     $(275,979,123     27,540,246       $640,234,734       (5,513,855     $(111,166,474     20,184,574       $413,356,355  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Yacktman Global   Yacktman Special Opportunities
    June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021   June 30, 2022   December 31, 2021
    Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount

  Class N:

               

  Shares sold

    42,768       $668,606       20,664       $355,714                          

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                3,350       53,059                          

  Shares redeemed

    (9,635     (149,031     (4,132     (70,442                        
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase

    33,133       $519,575       19,882       $338,331                          
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class I:

               

  Shares sold

    659,706       $10,287,078       2,356,876       $40,663,325       2,028,307       $25,602,373       1,433,118       $18,442,723  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                518,086       8,206,477                   96,992       1,234,713  

  Shares redeemed

    (535,787     (8,272,929     (928,902     (16,211,419     (993,664     (12,352,206     (214,076     (2,794,549
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase

    123,919       $2,014,149       1,946,060       $32,658,383       1,034,643       $13,250,167       1,316,034       $16,882,887  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Class Z:

               

  Shares sold

                            6,399       $82,937       37,324       $488,315  

  Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

                                        176,361       2,252,128  

  Shares redeemed

                            (1,106,049     (13,983,477     (167,817     (2,347,428
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Net increase (decrease)

                            (1,099,650     $(13,900,540     45,868       $393,015  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At June 30, 2022, certain unaffiliated shareholders of record individually or collectively held greater than 10% of the net assets of the Funds as follows: Yacktman Special Opportunities - one owns 13%. Transactions by these shareholders may have a material impact on their respective Fund.

 

h. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into third-party and bilateral repurchase agreements for temporary cash management purposes and third-party or bilateral joint repurchase agreements for reinvestment of cash collateral on securities lending transactions under the securities lending program offered by The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNYM”) (the “Program”) (collectively, “Repurchase Agreements”). The value of the underlying collateral, including accrued interest, must equal or exceed the value of the Repurchase Agreements during the term of the agreement. For joint repurchase agreements, the Funds participate on a pro rata basis with other clients of BNYM in its share of the underlying collateral under such joint repurchase agreements and in its share of proceeds from any repurchase or other disposition of the underlying collateral. The underlying collateral for all Repurchase Agreements is held in safekeeping by the Funds’ custodian or at the Federal Reserve Bank. If the seller defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if bankruptcy proceedings commence with respect to the seller of the security, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited. Pursuant to the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM on joint repurchase agreements.

At June 30, 2022, the market value of Repurchase Agreements outstanding for Yacktman Fund, Yacktman Global and Yacktman Special Opportunities were $542,847, $110,633 and $1,225,298, respectively.

i. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. Dollars. The value of investments, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars are translated into U.S. Dollars based upon current foreign exchange rates. Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income and expenses are converted into U.S. Dollars based on currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions represent: (1) foreign exchange gains and losses from the sale and holdings of foreign currencies; (2) gains and losses between trade date and settlement date on investment securities transactions and foreign currency exchange contracts; and (3) gains and losses from the difference between amounts of interest and dividends recorded and the amounts actually received.

The Funds do not isolate the net realized and unrealized gain or loss resulting from changes in exchange rates from the fluctuations in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

2. AGREEMENTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

For each of the Funds, the Trust has entered into an investment advisory agreement under which the Investment Manager, a subsidiary and the U.S. retail distribution arm of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (“AMG”), serves as investment manager to the Funds and is responsible for the Funds’ overall administration and operations. The Investment Manager selects one or more subadvisers for the Funds (subject to Board approval) and monitors each subadviser’s investment performance, security holdings and investment strategies. Each Fund’s investment portfolio is managed by Yacktman Asset Management LP (“Yacktman”) who serves

pursuant to a subadvisory agreement with the Investment Manager. AMG indirectly owns a majority interest in Yacktman.

Investment management fees are paid directly by the Funds to the Investment Manager based on average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Funds’ investment management fees were paid at the following annual rates of each Fund’s respective average daily net assets:

 

  Yacktman Fund

  

on first $500 million

     0.52

next $500 million

     0.47

over $1 billion

     0.42

  Yacktman Focused

     0.87

  Yacktman Global

     0.71 %1 

  Yacktman Special Opportunities

     1.37

 

1 

Prior to July 1, 2021, the investment management fees were 0.87%.

Yacktman Special Opportunities has a performance-based fee structure that consists of an investment management fee and a performance adjustment (“Performance Adjustment”). The monthly investment management fee is increased or reduced by the Performance Adjustment, based on the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index over the then preceding twelve months. The Performance Adjustment for the Fund may not exceed plus or minus 0.75%. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Performance Adjustment increased the management fee by a net amount of $179,677, resulting in an effective management fee rate of 1.69%.

The Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through at least May 1, 2023, to waive management fees and/or pay or reimburse fund expenses in order to limit total annual fund operating expenses (exclusive of taxes, interest (including interest incurred in connection with bank and custody overdrafts, and in connection with securities sold short), brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, dividends payable with respect to securities sold short, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, as well as shareholder servicing fees and distribution and service (12b-1) fees with respect to Yacktman Global and Yacktman Special Opportunities and investment management fees and administrative fees with respect to Yacktman Special Opportunities) of Yacktman Focused Class N shares, Yacktman Global and Yacktman Special Opportunities to the annual rate of 1.25%, 0.93% and 0.12%, respectively, of each Fund’s or share class’s average daily net assets (this annual rate or such other annual rate that may be in effect for the applicable Fund or share class from time to time, the “Expense Cap”), subject to later reimbursement by the applicable Fund or share class in certain circumstances. Prior to July 1, 2021, the expense limitation was 1.08% for Yacktman Global.

In general, for a period of up to 36 months after the date any amounts are paid, waived or reimbursed by the Investment Manager, the Investment Manager may recover such amounts from a Fund, provided that such repayment would not cause the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (exclusive of the items noted in the parenthetical above) to

 

 

 

 

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exceed either (i) the Expense Cap in effect at the time such amounts were paid, waived or reimbursed, or (ii) the Expense Cap in effect at the time of such repayment by the Fund.

The contractual expense limitation may only be terminated in the event the Investment Manager or a successor ceases to be the investment manager of a Fund or a successor fund, by mutual agreement between the Investment Manager and the Board, or in the event of a Fund’s liquidation (unless the Fund is reorganized or is a party to a merger in which the surviving entity is successor to the accounting and performance information of a Fund).

At June 30, 2022, the Funds’ expiration of reimbursements subject to recoupment is as follows:

 

  Expiration

  Period

   Yacktman Focused      Yacktman Global     

Yacktman Special

Opportunities

 

  Less than 1 year

            $82,401        $75,171  

  1-2 years

            44,654        26,598  

  2-3 years

     $35,209        37,561        5,457  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

  Total

     $35,209        $164,616        $107,226  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Investment Manager has agreed to waive a portion of its management fee in consideration of a shareholder servicing rebate that it has received from JPMorgan Distribution Services, Inc., with respect to direct investments in the JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, IM Shares by Yacktman Fund and Yacktman Focused. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the investment management fees for Yacktman Fund and Yacktman Focused were reduced by $153,691 and $68,873, respectively, or less than 0.01% of average daily net assets.

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has entered into an amended and restated Administration Agreement under which the Investment Manager serves as the Funds’ administrator (the “Administrator”) and is responsible for all non-portfolio management aspects of managing the Funds’ operations, including administration and shareholder services to each Fund. Each Fund pays a fee to the Administrator at the rate of 0.15% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets for this service.

The Funds are distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Manager. The Distributor serves as the distributor and underwriter for each Fund and is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of each Fund will be continuously offered and sold directly to prospective purchasers and through brokers, dealers or other financial intermediaries who have executed selling agreements with the Distributor. Generally, the Distributor bears all or a portion of the expenses of providing services pursuant to the distribution agreement, including the payment of the expenses relating to the distribution of prospectuses for sales purposes and any advertising or sales literature.

For Class N of Yacktman Focused and Yacktman Global and for Class I of Yacktman Fund and Yacktman Special Opportunities, the Board has approved reimbursement payments to the Investment Manager for shareholder servicing expenses (“shareholder servicing fees”) incurred. Shareholder servicing fees include payments to financial intermediaries, such as broker-dealers (including fund supermarket platforms), banks, and trust companies who provide shareholder recordkeeping, account servicing and other services. These Classes may

reimburse the Investment Manager for the actual amount incurred up to a maximum annual rate of each Class’s average daily net assets as shown in the table below.

The impact on the annualized expense ratios for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Maximum Annual
Amount
Approved
  Actual    
Amount    
Incurred    

  Yacktman Fund

    

  Class I

   0.20%   0.09%    

  Yacktman Focused

    

  Class N

   0.20%   0.19%    

  Yacktman Global

    

  Class N

   0.20%   0.18%    

  Yacktman Special Opportunities

  Class I

   0.10%   0.10%    

The Board provides supervision of the affairs of the Trust and other trusts within the AMG Funds Family. The Trustees of the Trust, who are not affiliated with the Investment Manager, receive an annual retainer and per meeting fees for regular, special and telephonic meetings, and they are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out their duties as Board members. The Chairman of the Board and the Audit Committee Chair receive additional annual retainers. Certain Trustees and Officers of the Funds are Officers and/or Directors of the Investment Manager, AMG and/or the Distributor.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) granted an exemptive order that permits certain eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family to lend and borrow money for certain temporary purposes directly to and from other eligible funds in the AMG Funds Family. Participation in this interfund lending program is voluntary for both the borrowing and lending funds, and an interfund loan is only made if it benefits each participating fund. The Administrator manages the program according to procedures approved by the Board, and the Board monitors the operation of the program. An interfund loan must comply with certain conditions set out in the exemptive order, which are designed to assure fairness and protect all participating funds. The interest earned and interest paid on interfund loans are included on the Statement of Operations as interest income and interest expense, respectively. At June 30, 2022, the Funds had no interfund loans outstanding.

The following Funds utilized the interfund loan program during the six months ended June 30, 2022 as follows:

 

  Fund    Average
Lent
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Earned
     Average
Interest Rate
 

Yacktman Fund

     $13,725,395        14        $8,388        1.593 %   

Yacktman Focused

     6,210,572        6        1,183        1.159 %   

Yacktman Special Opportunities

     3,765,179        3        291        0.941 %   
  Fund    Average
Borrowed
     Number
of Days
     Interest
Paid
     Average
Interest Rate
 

Yacktman Special Opportunities

     $1,029,158        5        $166        1.175 %   
 

 

 

    

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3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and U.S. Government Obligations) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

     Long Term Securities
  Fund      Purchases    Sales

  Yacktman Fund

   $289,959,060    $290,378,752

  Yacktman Focused

     139,908,195      144,914,129

  Yacktman Global

       15,436,100       13,062,813

  Yacktman Special Opportunities

       26,589,327       32,008,435

The Funds had no purchases or sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2022.

4. PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED

The Funds participate in the Program providing for the lending of securities to qualified borrowers. Securities lending income includes earnings of such temporary cash investments, plus or minus any rebate to a borrower. These earnings (after any rebate) are then divided between BNYM, as a fee for its services under the Program, and the Funds, according to agreed-upon rates. Collateral on all securities loaned is accepted in cash, U.S. Treasury Obligations or U.S. Government Agency Obligations. Collateral is maintained at a minimum level of 102% (105% in the case of certain foreign securities) of the market value, plus interest, if applicable, of investments on loan. It is the Funds’ policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan. Lending securities entails a risk of loss to the Funds if and to the extent that the market value of the securities loaned were to increase and the borrower did not increase the collateral accordingly, and the borrower fails to return the securities. Under the terms of the Program, the Funds are indemnified for such losses by BNYM. Cash collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM, who is authorized to exclusively enter into joint repurchase agreements for that cash collateral. Securities collateral is held in separate omnibus accounts managed by BNYM and cannot be sold or pledged. BNYM bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower due to any loss on the collateral invested. Loans of securities are terminable at any time and the borrower, after notice, is required to return borrowed securities as soon as practical, which is normally within three business days.

The value of securities loaned on positions held, cash collateral and securities collateral received at June 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

  Fund    Securities
Loaned
     Cash
Collateral
Received
     Securities
Collateral
Received
     Total
Collateral
Received
 

  Yacktman Fund

     $12,956,044        $542,847        $13,172,426        $13,715,273  

Yacktman Global

     104,684        110,633               110,633  

  Yacktman Special Opportunities

     1,052,128        1,225,298        172,504        1,397,802  

The following table summarizes the securities received as collateral for securities lending at June 30, 2022:

 

  Fund   

Collateral

Type

  

Coupon

Range

   Maturity
Date Range

  Yacktman Fund

   U.S. Treasury Obligations    0.010%-4.750%    10/31/22-05/15/52   

Yacktman   Special   Opportunities

   U.S. Treasury Obligations    0.125%-4.500%    07/31/22-05/15/48   

5. FOREIGN SECURITIES

The Funds invest in securities of foreign entities and in instruments denominated in foreign currencies which involve risks not typically associated with investments in domestic securities. Non-domestic securities carry special risks, such as exposure to currency fluctuations, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability, a lack of company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and, potentially, less liquidity. A Fund’s investments in emerging market countries are exposed to additional risks. A Fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting companies in emerging market countries. Emerging market countries generally have economic structures that are less diverse and mature, and political systems that are less stable, than those of developed countries. Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level and the Fund would pay such foreign taxes at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its trustees and officers are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties, which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure to the Funds under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against a Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds had no prior claims or losses and expect the risks of loss to be remote.

7. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The following disclosures contain information on how and why certain Funds use derivative instruments, the credit risk and how derivative instruments affect the Fund’s financial position, and results of operations. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and the realized gains and losses and changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation on the Statement of Operations, each categorized by type of derivative contract, are included in a table at the end of the applicable Fund’s Schedule of Portfolio Investments.

For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the average monthly balances of derivative financial instruments outstanding were as follows:

 

     Yacktman Focused

Options

  

Average value of option contracts written

     $1,734,429    
 

 

 

    

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8. OPTIONS

The Funds may purchase and write call options and put options on a variety of underlying securities and instruments, including, but not limited to, specific securities, securities indices, futures contracts and foreign currencies. A call option gives the purchaser the right to buy, and obligates the writer to sell, the underlying security or instrument at the agreed-upon price during the option period. A put option gives the purchaser the right to sell, and obligates the writer to buy, the underlying security or instrument at the agreed-upon price during the option period. Options purchased are recorded as an asset, while options written (sold) are recorded as liabilities. When a Fund writes options it bears the risk of an

unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option. When an option expires, the premium (original option value) is realized as a gain if the option was written or as a loss if the option was purchased. When the exercise of an option results in a cash settlement, the difference between the premium and the settlement proceeds is recognized as realized gain or loss. When securities are acquired or delivered upon exercise of an option, the acquisition cost or sale proceeds are adjusted by the amount of the premium. When an option is closed, the difference between the premium and the cost to close the position is realized as a gain or loss.

 

 

9. MASTER NETTING AGREEMENTS

The Funds may enter into master netting agreements with their counterparties for the Program and Repurchase Agreements, which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency) for the non-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset financial assets and financial liabilities that are subject to master netting agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For securities lending transactions, see Note 4.

The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open Repurchase Agreements that are subject to a master netting agreement as of June 30, 2022:

 

            Gross Amount Not Offset in the
        Statement of Assets  and Liabilities        
             
  Fund    Gross Amounts of
Assets Presented in
the Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
    

Offset

Amount

  

Net

Asset

Balance

    

Collateral

Received

    

Net        

Amount        

Yacktman Fund

              

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     $542,847                   $542,847                $542,847             

Yacktman Global

              

Morgan, Stanley & Co. LLC

     $110,633                   $110,633                $110,633             

Yacktman Special Opportunities

              

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

     $225,298                   $225,298                $225,298             

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc.

     1,000,000                   1,000,000                1,000,000             
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

Total

     $1,225,298                   $1,225,298                        $1,225,298             
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have determined that no material events or transactions occurred through the issuance date of the Funds’ financial statements which require an additional disclosure in or adjustment of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

 

    

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Annual Renewal of Investment Management and Subadvisory Agreements

 

    

 

At an in-person meeting held on June 22, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board” or the “Trustees”), and separately a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of AMG Funds (the “Trust”) (the “Independent Trustees”), approved (i) the Investment Management Agreement, as amended pursuant to letter agreements at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with AMG Funds LLC (the “Investment Manager”) for each of AMG Yacktman Focused Fund, AMG Yacktman Fund, AMG Yacktman Global Fund and AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) and separately each of Amendment No. 1 thereto dated July 1, 2015, and Amendment No. 2 thereto dated October 1, 2016 (collectively, the “Investment Management Agreement”); and (ii) the Subadvisory Agreement, as amended at any time prior to the date of the meeting, with the Subadviser for each Fund (collectively, the “Subadvisory Agreements”). The Independent Trustees were separately represented by independent legal counsel in connection with their consideration of the approval of these agreements. In considering the Investment Management Agreement and the Subadvisory Agreements, the Trustees reviewed a variety of materials relating to the Funds, the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, including the nature, extent and quality of services, comparative performance, fee and expense information for an appropriate peer group of similar mutual funds for each Fund (each, a “Peer Group”), performance information for the relevant benchmark index for each Fund (each, a “Fund Benchmark”), other relevant matters, and other information provided to them on a periodic basis throughout the year. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees: (a) reviewed the foregoing information with their independent legal counsel; (b) received materials from their independent legal counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to their consideration of the Investment Management Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements; and (c) met with their independent legal counsel in private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.

 

NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

 

In considering the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information relating to the Investment Manager’s operations and personnel. Among other things, the Investment Manager provided financial information, information about its supervisory and professional staff and descriptions of its organizational and management structure. The Trustees also took into account information provided

      periodically throughout the previous year by the Investment Manager in Board meetings relating to the performance of its duties with respect to the Funds and the Trustees’ knowledge of the Investment Manager’s management and the quality of the performance of the Investment Manager’s duties under the Investment Management Agreement and Administration Agreement. In the course of their deliberations regarding the Investment Manager, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the extent and quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the operation and management of the Funds; (b) the quality of the Investment Manager’s oversight of the performance by the Subadviser of its portfolio management duties; (c) the Investment Manager’s ability to supervise the Funds’ other service providers; and (d) the Investment Manager’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account that, in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser, the Investment Manager: performs periodic detailed analyses and reviews of the performance by the Subadviser of its obligations to each Fund, including without limitation, analysis and review of portfolio and other compliance matters and review of the Subadviser’s investment performance with respect to each Fund; prepares and presents periodic reports to the Board regarding the investment performance of the Subadviser and other information regarding the Subadviser, at such times and in such forms as the Board may reasonably request; reviews and considers any changes in the personnel of the Subadviser responsible for performing the Subadviser’s obligations and makes appropriate reports to the Board; reviews and considers any changes in the ownership or senior management of the Subadviser and makes appropriate reports to the Board; performs periodic in-person, telephonic or videoconference diligence meetings, including with respect to compliance matters, with representatives of the Subadviser; assists the Board and management of the Trust in developing and reviewing information with respect to the initial approval of each Subadvisory Agreement and annual consideration of each Subadvisory Agreement thereafter; prepares recommendations with respect to the continued retention of the Subadviser or the replacement of the Subadviser, including at the request of the Board; identifies potential successors to, or replacements of, the Subadviser or potential additional subadvisers, including performing appropriate due diligence, and developing and presenting to the Board a recommendation as to any such successor, replacement, or additional subadviser, including at the request of the Board; designates and    

compensates from its own resources such personnel as the Investment Manager may consider necessary or appropriate to the performance of its services; and performs such other review and reporting functions as the Board shall reasonably request consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and applicable law. The Trustees noted the affiliation of the Subadviser with the Investment Manager, noting any potential conflicts of interest. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Investment Manager with respect to its ability to provide the services required under the Investment Management Agreement and the Investment Manager’s undertaking to maintain contractual expense limitations for AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund, AMG Yacktman Global

Fund and Class N shares of AMG Yacktman Focused Fund. The Trustees also considered the Investment Manager’s risk management processes.

 

The Trustees also reviewed information relating to the Subadviser’s operations and personnel and the investment philosophy, strategies and techniques (its “Investment Strategy”) used in managing each Fund.

Among other things, the Trustees reviewed information on portfolio management and other professional staff, information regarding the Subadviser’s organizational and management structure and the Subadviser’s brokerage policies and practices. The Trustees considered specific information provided regarding the experience of the individuals at the Subadviser with portfolio management responsibility for each Fund, including the information set forth in the Fund’s prospectus and statement of additional information. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees evaluated, among other things: (a) the services rendered by the Subadviser in the past; (b) the qualifications and experience of the Subadviser’s personnel; and (c) the Subadviser’s compliance program. The Trustees also took into account the financial condition of the Subadviser with respect to its ability to provide the services required under each Subadvisory Agreement. The Trustees also considered the Subadviser’s risk management processes.

 

PERFORMANCE

 

The Board considered each Fund’s net performance during relevant time periods as compared to the Fund’s Peer Group and Fund Benchmark and noted that the Board reviews on a quarterly basis detailed information about both the Fund’s performance results and portfolio composition, as well as the Subadviser’s Investment Strategy. The Board was mindful of the Investment Manager’s expertise, resources and attention to monitoring the Subadviser’s performance, investment style and

 

 

    

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risk-adjusted performance with respect to the Funds and its discussions with the management of the Funds’ subadviser during the period regarding the factors that contributed to the performance of the Funds.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Focused Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance (including the predecessor fund’s performance for periods prior to its acquisition by the Trust on June 29, 2012), the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class N shares (which share class has the earliest inception date of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, above, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s more recent underperformance and the fact that Class N shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period and the top third relative to its Peer Group for the 10-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance (including the predecessor fund’s performance for periods prior to its acquisition by the Trust on June 29, 2012), the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (the Fund’s sole share class) for the 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods ended March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, above, above, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent underperformance and the fact that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Global Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class I shares (which share class has the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Fund’s inception on January 30, 2017 through

      

March 31, 2022 was below, above, above, and above, respectively, the median performance of the Peer Group and below, below, above, and above, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI World Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s more recent underperformance. The Trustees noted that Class I shares of the Fund ranked in the top percentile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period and the period from inception through March 31, 2022 and in the top quintile relative to its Peer Group for the 3-year period. The Trustees also took into account the fact that the Fund’s investment strategy and Fund Benchmark changed effective July 1, 2021, and that the performance information prior to that date reflected that of the Fund’s prior investment strategy. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund, among other information relating to the Fund’s performance, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s performance for Class Z shares (which share class has the earliest inception date and the largest amount of assets of all the share classes of the Fund) for the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year periods ended March 31, 2022 and for the period from the Class Z shares’ inception on June 30, 2014 through March 31, 2022 was above the median performance of the Peer Group and above, below, below, and below, respectively, the performance of the Fund Benchmark, the MSCI ACWI All Cap Index. The Trustees took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance, including the reasons for the Fund’s recent outperformance relative to the Peer Group and Fund Benchmark. The Trustees noted that Class Z shares of the Fund ranked in the top percentile relative to its Peer Group for the 5-year period and the period from inception through March 31, 2022 and in the top decile relative to its Peer Group for the 1-year and 3-year periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s overall performance has been satisfactory.

 

ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY FEES; FUND EXPENSES; PROFITABILITY; AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

 

In considering the reasonableness of the advisory fee payable to the Investment Manager, the Trustees reviewed information provided by the Investment Manager at the June 22, 2022 and prior meetings setting forth all revenues and other benefits, both direct and indirect (including any so-called “fallout benefits” such as reputational value derived from the Investment Manager serving as Investment Manager

      

to a Fund), received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates attributable to managing each Fund and all the mutual funds in the AMG Funds Family of Funds; the cost of providing such services; the significant risks undertaken as Investment Manager and sponsor of the Funds, including investment, operational, enterprise, entrepreneurial, litigation, regulatory and compliance risks; and the resulting profitability to the Investment Manager and its affiliates from these relationships. The Trustees also considered the changes to the management fee and subadvisory fee rates and the change to the expense cap that took effect during the past year for AMG Yacktman Global Fund. The Trustees also considered the amount of the advisory fee retained by the Investment Manager after payment of the subadvisory fee with respect to each Fund. The Trustees also noted payments are made from the Subadviser to the Investment Manager, and other payments are made from the Investment Manager to the Subadviser. The Trustees also considered management’s discussion of the current asset levels of the Funds, and the impact on profitability of both the current asset levels and any future growth of assets of the Funds.

 

In considering the cost of services to be provided by the Investment Manager under the Investment Management Agreement and the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with each Fund, the Trustees noted the undertaking by the Investment Manager to maintain contractual expense limitations for AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund, AMG Yacktman Global Fund and Class N shares of AMG Yacktman Focused Fund. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the advisory fee structure, and the services the Investment Manager provides in performing its functions under the Investment Management Agreement and supervising the Subadviser. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Investment Manager is reasonable and that the Investment Manager is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the advisory fee at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as each Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

In considering the reasonableness of the subadvisory fees payable by the Investment Manager to the Subadviser, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the cost to the Subadviser of providing subadvisory services to each Fund and the

 

 

    

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resulting profitability from the relationships. The Trustees noted that, because the Subadviser is an affiliate of the Investment Manager, a portion of the Subadviser’s revenues or profits might be shared directly or indirectly with the Investment Manager. The Trustees also noted that the subadvisory fees are paid by the Investment Manager out of its advisory fee. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the subadvisory fee structure, and the services the Subadviser provides in performing its functions under each Subadvisory Agreement and the differences in, among other things, portfolio composition, cash holdings, security holdings, strategy and diversification among the Funds. Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that the profitability to the Subadviser is reasonable and that the Subadviser is not realizing material benefits from economies of scale that would warrant adjustments to the subadvisory fees at this time. Also with respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that as a Fund’s assets increase over time, the Fund may realize other economies of scale to the extent the increase in assets is proportionally greater than the increase in certain other expenses.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Focused Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 1.25% for Class N shares. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with select competitors, as well as the Fund’s non-diversified, flexible investment approach. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

      

With respect to AMG Yacktman Fund, the Trustees noted that the Fund’s management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses as of March 31, 2022 were lower and higher, respectively, than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Global Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were both higher than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that, among other changes, effective July 1, 2021, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to lower the Fund’s contractual expense limitation from 1.08% to 0.93% of the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses). The Trustees also took into account the fact that, effective July 1, 2021, the Fund’s management fee rate was reduced. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

With respect to AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund, the Trustees noted that the management fees (which include both the advisory and administration fees) and total expenses (net of applicable expense waivers/reimbursements) of Class I shares (the class

      

of shares which is the primary focus of the Fund’s distribution) of the Fund as of March 31, 2022 were lower and higher, respectively, than the average for the Fund’s Peer Group. The Trustees took into account the fact that the Investment Manager has contractually agreed, through May 1, 2023, to limit the Fund’s net annual operating expenses (subject to certain excluded expenses) to 0.12%. The Trustees also took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s expenses and competitiveness with comparably sized funds and select competitors, as well as the performance adjustment component of the Fund’s management fee. The Trustees concluded that, in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Manager and the Subadviser (which is an affiliate of the Investment Manager), the foregoing expense limitation and the considerations noted above with respect to the Investment Manager and the Subadviser, the Fund’s advisory and subadvisory fees are reasonable.

 

*  *  *  *

 

After consideration of the foregoing, the Trustees also reached the following conclusions (in addition to the conclusions discussed above) regarding the Investment Management Agreement and Subadvisory Agreements: (a) the Investment Manager and the Subadviser have demonstrated that they possess the capability and resources to perform the duties required of them under the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement and (b) the Investment Manager and Subadviser maintain appropriate compliance programs.

 

Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Trustees concluded that approval of the Investment Management Agreement and each Subadvisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the applicable Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, on June 22, 2022, the Trustees, and separately a majority of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the Investment Management and the Subadvisory Agreements for each Fund.

 

 

    

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Funds Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

    

 

 

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

 

The AMG Funds Family of Funds (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a Liquidity Risk Management Program (the “Program”) as required by the Liquidity Rule. The Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions, its short and long-term cash flow projections, and its holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources, including access to the Funds’ credit facility. Under the Liquidity Rule, each liquidity classification category (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) is defined with respect to the time it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (or sell or dispose of the investment) in current market conditions without significantly changing the market value of the investment.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) appointed AMG Funds, LLC (“AMGF”) as the Program administrator. AMGF formed a Liquidity Risk Management Committee (“LRMC”), which includes

      

members of various departments across AMGF, including Legal, Compliance, Mutual Fund Services, Investment Research and Product Analysis & Operations and, as needed, other representatives of AMGF and/or representatives of the subadvisers to the Funds. The LRMC meets on a periodic basis, no less frequently than monthly. The LRMC is responsible for the Program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the Program’s operation and effectiveness.

 

At a meeting of the Board held on March 17, 2022, the Board received a report from the LRMC regarding the design and operational effectiveness of the Program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (the “Program Reporting Period”).

 

The Program complied with the key factors for consideration under the Liquidity Rule for assessing, managing and periodically reviewing a Fund’s liquidity risk, as follows:

 

A. The Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed whether each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions is appropriate for an open-end fund structure. The LRMC also factored a Fund’s concentration in an issuer into the liquidity classification methodology by taking issuer position sizes into account.

      

B. Short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions:

 

During the Program Reporting Period, the LRMC reviewed historical net redemption activity and used this information as a component to establish each Fund’s reasonably anticipated trading size. The Funds maintain an in-kind redemption policy, which may be utilized to meet larger redemption requests, when appropriate. The LRMC may also take into consideration a Fund’s shareholder ownership concentration, a Fund’s distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with a Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections.

 

C. Holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements:

 

The LRMC considered the terms of the credit facilities available to the Funds.

 

The report concluded that, based upon the review of the Program, using resources and methodologies that AMGF considers reasonable, AMGF believes that the Program and Funds’ Liquidity Risk Management Policies and Procedures are adequate, effective, and reasonably designed to effectively manage the Funds’ liquidity risk.

 

There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to each Fund’s prospectus or statement of additional information for more information regarding a Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in a Fund may be subject.

 

 

    

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INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATOR

 

AMG Funds LLC

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

DISTRIBUTOR

 

AMG Distributors, Inc.

680 Washington Blvd., Suite 500

Stamford, CT 06901

800.548.4539

 

SUBADVISER

 

Yacktman Asset Management LP

6300 Bridgepoint Parkway

Building One, Suite 500

Austin, TX 78730

 

CUSTODIAN

 

The Bank of New York Mellon

Mutual Funds Custody

6023 Airport Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

  

LEGAL COUNSEL

 

Ropes & Gray LLP

Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02199-3600

 

TRANSFER AGENT

 

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

Attn: AMG Funds

4400 Computer Drive

Westborough, MA 01581

800.548.4539

 

TRUSTEES

 

Bruce B. Bingham

Kurt Keilhacker

Steven J. Paggioli

Eric Rakowski

Victoria Sassine

Thomas R. Schneeweis

Garrett W. Weston

  

This report is prepared for the Funds’ shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus. To receive a free copy of the prospectus or Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about Fund Trustees, please contact us by calling 800.548.4539. Distributed by AMG Distributors, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

 

Current net asset values per share for each Fund are available on the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com.

 

A description of the policies and procedures each Fund uses to vote its proxies is available: (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.548.4539, or (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. For information regarding the Funds’ proxy voting record for the 12-month period ended June 30, call 800.548.4539 or visit the SEC website at sec.gov.

 

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ portfolio holdings on Form N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov and the Funds’ website at amgfunds.com. To review a complete list of the Funds’ portfolio holdings, or to view the most recent semiannual report or annual report, please visit amgfunds.com.

 

 

 

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BALANCED FUNDS

AMG GW&K Global Allocation

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

EQUITY FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman International Equity

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG Boston Common Global Impact

Boston Common Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth

Frontier Capital Management Co., LLC

 

AMG GW&K Small Cap Core

AMG GW&K Small Cap Value

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap

AMG GW&K Small/Mid Cap Growth

AMG GW&K Emerging Markets Equity

AMG GW&K Emerging Wealth Equity

AMG GW&K International Small Cap

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

AMG Montrusco Bolton Large Cap Growth

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc.

        

AMG Renaissance Large Cap Growth

The Renaissance Group LLC

 

AMG River Road Dividend All Cap Value

AMG River Road Focused Absolute Value

AMG River Road International Value Equity

AMG River Road Large Cap Value Select

AMG River Road Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small-Mid Cap Value

AMG River Road Small Cap Value

River Road Asset Management, LLC

 

AMG TimesSquare Emerging Markets Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Global Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare International Small Cap

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth

AMG TimesSquare Small Cap Growth

TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC

 

AMG Veritas Asia Pacific

AMG Veritas China

AMG Veritas Global Focus

AMG Veritas Global Real Return

Veritas Asset Management LLP

 

AMG Yacktman

AMG Yacktman Focused

AMG Yacktman Global

AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities

Yacktman Asset Management LP

 

 

       

FIXED INCOME FUNDS

AMG Beutel Goodman Core Plus Bond

Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd.

 

AMG GW&K Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K Enhanced Core Bond ESG

AMG GW&K ESG Bond

AMG GW&K High Income

AMG GW&K Municipal Bond

AMG GW&K Municipal Enhanced Yield

GW&K Investment Management, LLC

 

 

 

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Item 2.

CODE OF ETHICS

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Not applicable for the semi-annual shareholder report.

 

Item 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not applicable.

 

Item 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

The schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the shareholder report contained in Item 1 hereof.

 

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 COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.


Item 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not applicable.

 

Item 13.

EXHIBITS

 

(a) (1)   Not applicable.
(a) (2)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Filed herewith.
(a) (3)   Not applicable.
(b)   Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 - Filed herewith.


SIGNATURES

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

 

AMG FUNDS
By:   /s/ Keitha L. Kinne
  Keitha L. Kinne, Principal Executive Officer
Date:   September 1, 2022

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

 

By:   /s/ Keitha L. Kinne
  Keitha L. Kinne, Principal Executive Officer
Date:   September 1, 2022

By:

  /s/ Thomas Disbrow
 

Thomas Disbrow, Principal Financial Officer

Date:

 

September 1, 2022