N-CSR 1 a07-11709_7ncsr.htm N-CSR

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-09645

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02111

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

James R. Bordewick, Jr., Esq.

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-617-426-3750

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

March 31, 2007

 

 

Date of reporting period:

March 31, 2007

 

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.




Columbia Management®

Municipal Bond Funds

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

g  Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia California Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia Georgia Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia Maryland Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

g  Columbia Virginia Intermediate
    Municipal Bond Fund

NOT FDIC INSURED

May Lose Value

No Bank Guarantee



Table of Contents

Economic Update     1    
Columbia Short Term Municipal
Bond Fund
    2    
Columbia California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    7    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    12    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    17    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    22    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    27    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    32    
Financial Statements     37    
Investment Portfolios     38    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    72    
Statements of Operations     76    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    78    
Financial Highlights     82    
Notes to Financial Statements     110    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    123    
Unaudited Information     124    
Fund Governance     125    
Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment
Advisory Agreement
    128    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent
Fee Consultant
    131    
Important Information About
This Report
    137    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you'll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a "check-up" every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

•  Gotten married or divorced

•  Added a child to your family

•  Made a significant change in employment

•  Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

•  Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

•  Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It's important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You'll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it's not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Wilson
President, Columbia Funds




Economic UpdateMunicipal Bond Funds

US economic growth advanced at a modest pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. A weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period, with few signs that relief was imminent. Energy prices trended downward, but rose again late in the period, and core inflation moved higher. Yet, many economic indicators remained positive. Job growth, for example, was relatively strong, as the labor markets added an average of 164,000 new jobs each month over the period and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4%. Personal income rose and consumer spending continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace as the period wore on. Against this backdrop, economic growth averaged around 2.2% for the 12-month period.

Between April and June 2006, the Federal Reserve Board (the "Fed") raised a key short-term interest rate, the federal funds rate, twice—to 5.25%. But after its June meeting, the Fed turned cautious in the face of slower economic growth and held the federal funds rate steady. Investors reacted favorably to the prospect of stable or lower interest rates and fueled a rally that moved stock prices higher and gave a boost to the bond market as well.

Bonds bounced back

Although bond yields moved higher early in the period, most segments of the US bond market delivered respectable returns, as prices rose and yields declined in reaction to the Fed's mid-year decision to put further short-term rate increases on hold. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note1, a bellwether for the bond market, ended the 12-month period at 4.63%—somewhat lower than where it started. In this environment, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%. High-yield bonds led the US fixed-income markets, reflecting investor confidence about the overall resilience of the economy despite its slower pace of growth. The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index returned 11.45%.

Despite late set-back, stocks moved solidly higher

Stock prices rose at an above-average pace during the 12-month period covered by this report. The S&P 500 Index, a broad measure of common stock performance, rose 11.83%. Large-cap stocks staged a comeback against small- and mid-cap stocks, as measured by their respective Russell indices. Foreign stock markets were even stronger than the US market. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stock market performance in industrialized countries outside the United States, returned 20.20%, despite a volatile stretch late in the period when the US and many foreign stock markets retreated in response to a sharp decline in the Chinese market and other market-specific factors.

110-year Treasury note used solely as a benchmark for long-term interest rates.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Summary

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007

g  Investment-grade bonds rebounded as yields declined, lifting the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a respectable return. High-yield bonds, as measured by the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index, led the US fixed-income markets.

Lehman
Index
  Merrill Lynch
Index
 
   

 

g  The broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83%. Stock markets outside the United States were even stronger, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.

S&P Index   MSCI Index  
   

 

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index tracks the performance of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.

The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) is a free-float adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the United States and Canada.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Performance InformationColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.73    
Class B     1.48    
Class C     1.48    
Class Z     0.48    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.65    
Class B     1.40    
Class C     1.40    
Class Z     0.40    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Municipal Index tracks the performance of investment grade US tax exempt bonds with remaining terms to final maturities of at least one year and less than three years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     13,928       13,790    
Class B     13,135       n/a    
Class C     13,068       13,068    
Class Z     14,263       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   11/02/93   10/12/93   05/19/94   10/07/93  
Sales charge     without       with       without       without       with       without    
1-year     3.30       2.30       2.54       2.53       1.53       3.56    
5-year     2.44       2.24       1.68       1.67       1.67       2.69    
10-year     3.37       3.27       2.76       2.71       2.71       3.61    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00% for Class A shares, and the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% for Class C shares in the first year after purchase. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value ("NAV") with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Class B shares are sold at NAV. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,014.51       1,021.69       3.26       3.28       0.65    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.82       1,017.95       7.02       7.04       1.40    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.82       1,017.95       7.02       7.04       1.40    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.81       1,022.94       2.01       2.02       0.40    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.17    
Class B     10.17    
Class C     10.17    
Class Z     10.17    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.30    
Class B     0.22    
Class C     0.22    
Class Z     0.33    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.27    
Class B     2.58    
Class C     2.58    
Class Z     3.55    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.03    
Class B     3.97    
Class C     3.97    
Class Z     5.46    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.30% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Municipal Index, returned 3.80%.1 The average return of its peer group, the Lipper Short Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 3.28%.2 The fund's average maturity was in line with its peer group but slightly shorter than the index, giving the index a slight performance advantage during the period.

Solid gains for municipal market

A healthy municipal market, which enjoyed its second-busiest year of new issues ever, posted solid gains for the 12-month reporting period. Yields ended the period only marginally lower than where they began, although there was a good deal of interim volatility, especially among securities with intermediate maturities. In addition, the yield advantage offered by lower-quality securities was modest.

Restructuring enhanced fund's liquidity, improved flexibility

Early in the period, we embarked on a slow but steady restructuring effort for the fund that lasted through 2006. Our primary goal was to improve the credit quality of the fund's portfolio, which we achieved without meaningfully reducing the fund's yield. At the end of the period, securities with a rating of AA or higher accounted for 79% of the fund's total assets, up from 66% the year before. We also increased the fund's allocation to non-callable bonds from 74% to 81% of total assets. Callable bonds are more liquid than non-callable bonds and historically have performed well in a variety of interest-rate environments. In the course of this transition, we also reduced the number of securities held by the fund and raised the average fund position from $3.2 million to $4.5 million. The average coupon, or stated interest rate, of bonds in the fund is also higher: bonds with coupons in the 5.0% to 5.5% range now account for 63% of the portfolio, up from 53% one year ago.

The net effect of these efforts is greater flexibility, enhanced liquidity and the potential for lower transactions costs as the result of fewer positions. However, during this period, the fund experienced higher-than-average transaction costs, which slightly reduced the fund's return.

Certain one-time events helped the fund maintain parity with its competitors. The fund earned a sizeable return on a substantial position in Puerto Rico bonds, which we purchased for the fund as rumors of a possible budget crisis circulated last summer. The situation stabilized and the fund benefited as the bonds rose in value. The fund also had a substantial position in New York Convention Center bonds, which were escrowed to maturity during the period. The fund received a premium for the escrow and the credit quality of the bonds was enhanced due to the escrow. (When a bond is

1The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Municipal Index tracks the performance of investment-grade US tax-exempt bonds with remaining terms to final maturities of at least one year and less than three years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

escrowed to maturity, the issuer places U.S. Treasuries into an escrow trust to pay off the bonds at maturity, thus removing the bonds from its books. As a result, the bonds are backed fully by Treasuries.)

Looking ahead

The changes made to the fund during the past year should potentially help the fund withstand a variety of interest rate environments. While we do not plan to make any aggressive bets on the course of interest rates, one result of the fund's restructuring is an average maturity that is higher than its benchmark. As a result, we believe that the fund is positioned to potentially perform well should the Federal Reserve Board shift its monetary policy and reduce short-term interest rates later this year.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     33.8    
Other     16.8    
Transportation     13.9    
Utilities     11.6    
Education     11.0    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     49.6    
AA     29.1    
A     2.8    
BBB     12.6    
B     0.6    
Non-rated     4.2    
Cash and equivalents     1.1    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     15.1    
1-3 years     53.7    
3-5 years     21.3    
5-7 years     4.0    
7-10 years     4.6    
15-20 years     1.3    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +3.30 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +3.80 %  
Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year
U.S. Municipal Index
 

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.30% without sales charge.

g  The fund's return was lower than its benchmark, but slightly higher than the average return of its peer group.

g  A restructuring effort enhanced the fund's liquidity and potentially positions it to withstand a variety of interest rate scenarios.

Portfolio Management

Kelly Mainelli has managed the fund since February 2006. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

The outlook for the fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.


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Performance InformationColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of a $10,000 investment 09/09/02 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment Inception – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     11,346       10,978    
Class B     11,064       11,064    
Class C     10,961       10,961    
Class Z     11,632       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/09/02   08/29/02   09/11/02   08/19/02  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     5.00       1.57       4.22       1.22       4.22       3.22       5.27    
Life     2.81       2.06       2.23       2.23       2.04       2.04       3.33    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.92    
Class B     1.67    
Class C     1.67    
Class Z     0.67    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,014.01       1,021.19       3.77       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.22       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.22       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.31       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of he period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 5.00% without sales charge. The fund exceeded its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, which returned 4.74% for the period.1 It also outperformed the average return for its peer group, the Lipper California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, which was 4.23%.2 The fund's exposure to zero coupon bonds, high-yield BBB-rated bonds and non-callable bonds, helped it come out ahead of both the benchmark and peer group.

Healthy gains from state's intermediate municipal bonds

California municipal bonds, which represent roughly 20% of the municipal market's total outstanding issuance, were among the top performers in the municipal sector over the period. Strong demand from non-traditional buyers as well as the state's credit upgrade in 2006 helped boost returns. Intermediate-term municipal bonds outperformed both shorter- and longer-term issues, benefiting as the difference between municipal yields and those on comparable maturity Treasurys narrowed. Yields on 10-year (intermediate) Treasury notes declined modestly over the year, as the Federal Reserve Board held interest rates steady during the second half and investors anticipated an eventual rate decrease.

Gains from zero-coupon, high-yield and non-callable municipals

Zero-coupon, high-yield and non-callable municipal bonds were the biggest contributors to performance. Zero-coupon municipal bonds sell at a steep discount to face value and make no interest payments. As yields inched lower, their built-in return became more valuable to investors. High-yield BBB-rated bonds also did quite well. Of note were BBB-rated tobacco bonds, which are bonds issued by the state and secured by revenues from a financial settlement it has with tobacco companies to help pay cigarette-related health costs and fund anti-smoking campaigns. These bonds performed well as favorable news surfaced for the tobacco sector. A small position in BBB-rated Puerto Rico bonds, which rallied in response to the territory's improving fiscal health, further bolstered returns. Non-callable bonds, which cannot be called (or redeemed) before their scheduled maturity, benefited from strong demand as investors attempted to lock in yields.

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     9.63    
Class B     9.62    
Class C     9.63    
Class Z     9.61    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.33    
Class B     0.26    
Class C     0.26    
Class Z     0.35    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.20    
Class B     2.58    
Class C     2.58    
Class Z     3.55    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.42    
Class B     4.37    
Class C     4.37    
Class Z     6.02    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     51.2    
Utilities     15.6    
Other     12.5    
Health Care     9.1    
Education     4.8    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     62.4    
AA     3.5    
A     19.2    
BBB     12.5    
Non-rated     0.7    
Cash and equivalents     1.7    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     1.0    
1-3 years     9.1    
3-5 years     6.2    
5-7 years     18.3    
7-10 years     26.0    
10-15 years     27.9    
15-20 years     7.7    
20-25 years     0.7    
25 years and over     1.4    
Cash and equivalents     1.7    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.

Hindered by below-average sensitivity to interest rate changes

There was a period when duration—a measure of interest-rate sensitivity—detracted from performance. We try to shorten duration for the fund when we expect interest rates to rise, and lengthen it when we expect interest rates to decline. During the late fall, we used Treasury futures contracts to shorten duration for the fund. Treasury futures are agreements to buy or sell specific maturity issues at a set time in the future. Shortly after buying the futures contracts, we started seeing a steady inflow of cash into the fund. This combination dramatically shortened duration against the fund's peer group. And when interest rates declined, it hampered the fund's relative return. We subsequently sold the contracts and used the cash from the sales and the new inflows to lengthen duration for the fund.

Continued strength, despite increase in state deficit

Although California already has an above-average level of debt, we believe its borrowing needs will continue to grow, fueled by the state's expanding population; mounting education, infrastructure and health care costs; and recently approved and proposed bond measures. While new bond issuance could temporarily pressure yields, we believe that the state's credit rating and sizable share of outstanding municipal issuance will continue to attract investors. We believe a lackluster real estate market and soaring gas prices may slow near-term economic growth, but we believe the state's forecast is for a pickup in the second half of the year.


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Fund ProfileColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 5.00% without sales charge.

g  The fund outpaced both the Lipper California Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification average and the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index.

g  Above-average holdings in zero-coupon bonds, BBB rated bonds and non-callable bonds aided returns.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since November 2004. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Gary Swayze. Mr. Swayze is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +5.00 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.


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Performance InformationColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.93    
Class B     1.68    
Class C     1.68    
Class Z     0.68    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,217       14,716    
Class B     14,200       14,200    
Class C     14,183       14,183    
Class Z     15,586       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   05/04/92   06/07/93   06/17/92   03/01/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     4.20       0.84       3.43       0.43       3.52       2.52       4.46    
5-year     3.66       2.98       2.91       2.91       2.91       2.91       3.92    
10-year     4.29       3.94       3.57       3.57       3.56       3.56       4.54    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,013.41       1,021.19       3.76       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.52       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.52       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,014.61       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.54    
Class B     10.55    
Class C     10.55    
Class Z     10.54    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.40    
Class B     0.33    
Class C     0.33    
Class Z     0.43    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.16    
Class B     2.54    
Class C     2.54    
Class Z     3.51    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.17    
Class B     4.15    
Class C     4.15    
Class Z     5.74    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.20% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, returned 4.74% for the period.1 The average return for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 4.10%.2 High-yield BBB-rated bonds, as well as longer-maturity issues, aided returns. The fund lost ground relative to the benchmark because of its exposure to shorter-maturity issues early in the period.

Positive trends within the state

Georgia maintained its position as one of the strongest state credits due to generous reserves and moderate debt. Although the state's economic growth slowed along with the nation's, favorable demographic trends, including strong population inflows and average unemployment rates, helped produce revenue gains from individual income taxes as well as sales and use taxes. The state ended the 2006 fiscal year with a budget surplus that allowed it to increase its reserves. All of these trends were positive for the state's municipal bond market, especially for bonds with maturities of 10 or more years.

Gains from high-yield issues

An above-average holdings in high-yielding, BBB-rated bonds gave the biggest boost to the fund's performance, led by investments in the hospital and tobacco sectors. Hospital bonds benefited as Georgia's credit environment remained relatively stable and the difference between hospital bond yields and Treasury bond yields continued to narrow. In the tobacco sector, bonds rallied as litigation fears eased. Tobacco bonds are issued by the state and secured by revenues from a financial settlement it has with tobacco companies to help pay cigarette-related health costs and fund anti-smoking campaigns. Non-callable BBB-rated Puerto Rico bonds, which we added during the period, as well as some long-time holdings in bonds subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), also added to returns for the fund. Non-callable bonds are bonds that cannot be redeemed (or "called") before their scheduled maturity dates.

Shift away from shorter-maturity issues toward longer-maturity bonds

Early in the year, the fund had a relatively high exposure to callable bonds with maturities of five or less years. Callable bonds did not perform well as interest rates fell and investors became concerned that issuers might want to redeem the bonds before maturity. In addition, shorter-maturity bonds, which held up well during periods of rising interest rates, lagged longer-maturity issues as interest rates trended downward.

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

We reduced the fund's holdings in shorter-maturity issues and used the proceeds to buy intermediate-term bonds that mature in 15 to 20 years.

Positioned for declining interest rates ahead

We believe an increased stake in longer-maturity and non-callable issues may potentially stand the fund in good stead if interest rates continue to decline in line with our expectations. We also anticipate that strong demand should help support the market for Georgia's bonds. We believe that traditional high income investors as well as non-traditional investors, such as hedge funds, are attracted to Georgia's strong credit rating and positive fiscal outlook. We believe the biggest concern is the state's exposure to subprime mortgage loans: Recently, Georgia has led the nation in mortgage foreclosures. We believe, however, that the relatively low cost of doing business in the state may continue to drive favorable demographics that could help offset further increases in foreclosures and potentially allow the state to remain in good financial shape.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Other     21.2    
Utilities     19.3    
Tax-Backed     16.6    
Health Care     13.2    
Education     11.5    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     68.5    
AA     14.4    
A     2.7    
BBB     13.6    
Cash and equivalents     0.8    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     1.3    
1-3 years     14.5    
3-5 years     15.0    
5-7 years     7.8    
7-10 years     14.5    
10-15 years     28.4    
15-20 years     9.6    
20-25 years     5.0    
25 years and over     3.1    
Cash and equivalents     0.8    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +4.20 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.20% without sales charge.

g  The fund came out slightly ahead of the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification average, but trailed the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index.

g  High-yield BBB rated bonds and longer-maturity securities gave the biggest boost to performance, while an above-average holdings in shorter-maturity issues early in the period hampered returns.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since January 2006. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Kimberly A. Campbell. Ms. Campbell is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.


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Performance Information Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     14,895       14,410    
Class B     13,898       13,898    
Class C     13,869       13,869    
Class Z     15,252       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/01/90   06/08/93   06/17/92   09/01/90  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     4.46       1.02       3.78       0.78       3.68       2.68       4.72    
5-year     3.37       2.69       2.61       2.61       2.59       2.59       3.62    
10-year     4.06       3.72       3.35       3.35       3.33       3.33       4.31    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.91    
Class B     1.66    
Class C     1.66    
Class Z     0.66    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.


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Understanding Your Expenses Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,014.11       1,021.19       3.77       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,011.22       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.32       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.31       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's Report Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.46% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, returned 4.74% for the period.1 The average return for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 4.10%.2 The fund benefited from favorable positioning, despite disappointing performance from a single issuer.

Stable finances benefited state's municipal bond market

Maryland's municipal bond market posted solid gains, backed by the state's strong credit rating. Positive growth in professional and business services, as well as in the defense, medical research, security and distribution industries, helped the state maintain its fiscal strength, despite above-average debt levels and population outflows for the first time in 20 years. Intermediate- and longer-term bonds beat shorter-maturity issues, as interest rates began to decline in anticipation of a Federal Reserve Board short-term rate cut.

Favorable positioning aided returns

Extending the fund's weighted average maturity over the course of the 12-month period helped performance. To lengthen weighted average maturity, we sold bonds from the fund's portfolio that mature in three years or less and replaced them with bonds maturing in nine to 11 years, which were better performers. Increasing the fund's exposure to hospital bonds, which reached 10.0% of assets by period end, further aided returns. Hospital bonds, which have lower credit ratings, added yield to the fund's portfolio. In addition, the sector rallied as the credit environment stayed relatively stable and the difference between yields on hospital bonds and Treasuries tightened. Overall, having above-average holdings in higher-yielding, lower credit quality bonds contributed positively to the fund's performance. Finally, compared to many of its peers, the fund had a higher exposure to non-callable bonds, especially those maturing in 15 to 20 years, which played a pivotal role in boosting returns. Non-callable bonds, which cannot be redeemed before their scheduled maturity dates, performed well as investors tried to lock in yields ahead of interest rate declines.

Disappointment from single issuer

We kept the fund diversified across the Maryland municipal universe, while limiting its exposure to any single credit or sector. In addition, the fund had small holdings in bonds outside of Maryland that could add yield to the fund's portfolio. These issues included some General Motors bonds, which detracted from fund returns as the company's weakening financial condition resulted in two credit downgrades. We sold the GM bonds shortly before the second ratings downgrade, but not soon

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.63    
Class B     10.64    
Class C     10.63    
Class Z     10.63    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.40    
Class B     0.32    
Class C     0.32    
Class Z     0.43    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.08    
Class B     2.45    
Class C     2.46    
Class Z     3.43    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     4.97    
Class B     3.96    
Class C     3.97    
Class Z     5.53    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued) Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     44.8    
Other     13.6    
Health Care     10.6    
Housing     9.2    
Education     6.5    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     61.6    
AA     16.4    
A     8.9    
BBB     8.2    
Non-rated     0.6    
Cash and equivalents     4.3    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     8.9    
1-3 years     10.7    
3-5 years     9.4    
5-7 years     9.8    
7-10 years     19.3    
10-15 years     15.8    
15-20 years     13.6    
20-25 years     3.3    
25 years and over     4.9    
Cash and equivalents     4.3    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.

enough to spare the fund some loss. The fund also absorbed some near-term losses from selling shorter callable bonds with attractive yields in order to extend weighted average maturity.

Outlook for declining interest rates

With the belief that interest rates will decline later in 2007, we extended the fund's duration, a measure of interest-rate sensitivity, by purchasing longer-maturity non-callable bonds as well as callable bonds with current coupons (stated interest rates). Typically, bonds with longer durations increase in value as interest rates fall (and fall in value when rates rise). We also believe intermediate- and longer-maturity bonds to benefit as economic growth slows and the difference between their yields and those on comparable maturity Treasuries narrows. We believe slower economic growth is likely as weakness in the housing market pressures consumer spending, and stock buybacks keep a lid on business spending. We believe declining interest rates and slower economic growth may bode well for bond investors. While Maryland faces some concerns, including a decline in manufacturing, slower population growth and a growing federal budget deficit, we believe the state's history of fiscal prudence and diverse economic base may potentially stand it in good stead.


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Fund Profile Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.46% without sales charge.

g  The fund came out ahead of the average return of its peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, but trailed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index.

g  Extending the fund's weighted average maturity and increasing its exposure to lower-quality, higher-yielding bonds helped performance. Disappointing performance from a single issuer detracted from returns.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since January 2006. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Gary Swayze. Mr. Swayze is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +4.46 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.


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Performance InformationColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.92    
Class B     1.67    
Class C     1.67    
Class Z     0.67    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,317       14,815    
Class B     14,281       14,281    
Class C     14,259       14,259    
Class Z     15,685       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/14/92   06/07/93   12/16/92   12/11/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     4.23       0.83       3.55       0.55       3.45       2.45       4.59    
5-year     3.93       3.24       3.17       3.17       3.15       3.15       4.21    
10-year     4.36       4.01       3.63       3.63       3.61       3.61       4.60    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,013.91       1,021.19       3.77       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.22       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.22       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.21       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.38    
Class B     10.38    
Class C     10.38    
Class Z     10.38    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.45    
Class B     0.37    
Class C     0.37    
Class Z     0.48    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

Distributions include $0.06 per share of taxable realized gains.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.07    
Class B     2.44    
Class C     2.45    
Class Z     3.41    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.14    
Class B     4.10    
Class C     4.10    
Class Z     5.72    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.23% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, returned 4.74% for the period.1 The average return for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 4.10%.2 The fund benefited from increasing its exposure to longer-maturity and higher-yielding issues, but was held back by limited availability of new issuance in the North Carolina municipal bond market.

Credit upgrade reflected progress in North Carolina

North Carolina received a credit quality upgrade in January 2007,3 driven by the state's growing economic base and history of effective fiscal management. Strong revenue gains helped bolster reserves and kept debt at moderate levels. Demand for municipal issuance from both traditional (individual and institutional) investors and non-traditional investors, such as hedge funds, remained strong. At the same time, new issuance in North Carolina declined to $6.9 billion in 2006, down from $7.7 billion the previous year. The result was a reduced supply of new bonds available for money rolling over from maturing bonds, new assets or refundings.

Longer-maturity and higher-yield exposure boosted returns

During the year, we decreased the fund's investments in bonds maturing in three to five years, while increasing exposure to bonds maturing in 10 to 15 years. This move proved advantageous as municipal bonds with maturities of 10 or more years outperformed comparable maturity Treasuries by a much wider margin than shorter-maturity issues did. The fund also benefited from an above-average exposure to higher-yielding, BBB-rated bonds, which beat higher credit quality issues. Among the fund's lower quality investments were hospital issues, which did well amid a relatively stable credit environment. We took some profits in the sector to help fund longer-maturity purchases for the fund.

To help compensate for limited supply in the North Carolina municipal bond market, we added some BBB-rated, non-callable Puerto Rico bonds to the fund's portfolio. Non-callable bonds, which cannot be redeemed before their scheduled maturity, offered us an opportunity to lock in yields. The Puerto Rico bonds were very strong performers, benefiting as fiscal improvement in the territory helped narrow the gap between their yields and those on Treasuries.

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index consisting of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

3Moody's Investors Service, Inc. upgraded North Carolina's general obligation bond rating to Aaa from Aa1 on January 12, 2007.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Limited options for extending maturity

The combination of reduced supply and strong demand for North Carolina municipal bonds pushed up prices. Decreased issuance also meant reduced opportunity for issuer diversification as well as fewer longer-maturity options. Finding attractively priced bonds with maturities of eight or more years and non-callable structures or callable structures with current coupons (stated interest rates) proved difficult. We believe this lack of suitable opportunities hampered the fund's returns relative to the broader benchmark. In addition, the fund lost some ground from trimming its position in hospital bonds, which continued to do well.

Prepared for declining interest rates

We believe the bond market to benefit, as a weakening housing market, slower consumer spending and constrained business spending pressure interest rates. We believe the fund is potentially well positioned for this environment with an increased exposure to non-callable and longer-maturity bonds as well as a longer duration, a measure of interest-rate sensitivity. Typically, the longer a bond's duration, the greater its price gain as interest rates decline (and the greater its price decline if interest rates rise). In addition, we believe North Carolina's municipal bond market could benefit as the state's economy picks up momentum from an increasingly diverse infrastructure, which includes expansion in the technology, banking and health care sectors. Although the state's debt burden has increased dramatically in recent years, we believe it remains manageable.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     42.9    
Other     22.5    
Health Care     9.2    
Utilities     7.8    
Education     5.9    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     62.6    
AA     23.1    
A     0.6    
BBB     12.5    
Cash and equivalents     1.2    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     1.1    
1-3 years     14.9    
3-5 years     5.9    
5-7 years     13.9    
7-10 years     19.4    
10-15 years     31.4    
15-20 years     9.8    
25 years and over     2.4    
Cash and equivalents     1.2    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.


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Fund ProfileColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +4.23 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.23% without sales charge.

g  The fund trailed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, and exceeded the average return of its peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification.

g  Increased exposure to longer-maturity bonds as well as higher-yielding issues aided returns, despite the limited supply of new municipal issuance in North Carolina.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since January 2006. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Maureen G. Newman. Ms. Newman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.


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Performance InformationColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,445       14,946    
Class B     14,398       14,398    
Class C     14,393       14,393    
Class Z     15,814       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   05/05/92   06/08/93   06/17/92   01/06/92  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     4.50       1.14       3.72       0.72       3.72       2.72       4.76    
5-year     4.03       3.35       3.26       3.26       3.25       3.25       4.29    
10-year     4.44       4.10       3.71       3.71       3.71       3.71       4.69    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.89    
Class B     1.64    
Class C     1.64    
Class Z     0.64    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,014.21       1,021.19       3.77       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.42       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.42       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.41       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.50% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, returned 4.74% for the period.1 The average return for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 4.10%.2 The fund benefited from increased exposure to longer-term securities as well as from investments in higher-yielding, BBB-rated bonds.

South Carolina municipal bonds gained ground

South Carolina's municipal bond market held up well during the past year, despite job losses in manufacturing and agricultural-related industries and slightly below-average economic growth. Affordable housing and tourism helped drive solid revenue gains, enabling the state to build its reserves and maintain a favorable debt profile. As new municipal issuance slowed in 2006, demand remained strong from investors attracted to South Carolina's AAA credit rating.

Longer-maturity bonds provided an advantage

Increased exposure to longer-maturity bonds, which beat shorter-maturity issues, aided the fund's performance. We added bonds with seven- to 10-year maturities, which grew to about 25% of the fund's assets by period end. In addition, we bought some 15- to 20- year bonds, which climbed to roughly 8% of the fund's assets by period end. The addition of these longer-maturity bonds lengthened the fund's weighted average maturity, which calculates the average life of all bonds in the portfolio. Overall, bonds with longer maturities fared well during this reporting period, reflecting expectations for lower interest rates in the period ahead.

Lower credit quality delivered strong gains

A relatively stable credit outlook helped bonds with lower credit ratings and higher yields outperform higher quality bonds. Among the fund's biggest gainers were non-callable Puerto Rico bonds, which rallied as the territory's fiscal outlook improved. In addition, non-callable bonds, which cannot be redeemed before their scheduled maturity dates, benefited as investors sought to lock in yields in advance of any interest rate decline. Tobacco bonds, which are also lower quality issues, gained nicely as litigation fears eased. These are bonds issued by the state and secured by revenues from a financial settlement it has with tobacco companies to help pay cigarette-related health costs and fund anti-smoking campaigns. We believe the fund had a slightly higher stake than many of its peers in BBB-rated bonds, which further aided performance. School district bonds that were refunded—retired and replaced with new bonds at lower interest rates—also added to returns.

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.27    
Class B     10.27    
Class C     10.28    
Class Z     10.27    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.43    
Class B     0.36    
Class C     0.36    
Class Z     0.46    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

Distributions include $0.05 per share of taxable realized gains.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.12    
Class B     2.50    
Class C     2.49    
Class Z     3.47    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.16    
Class B     4.13    
Class C     4.13    
Class Z     5.73    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reduction of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     31.8    
Utilities     25.4    
Health Care     12.8    
Other     11.2    
Education     7.4    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     60.7    
AA     19.0    
A     5.5    
BBB     12.7    
Cash and equivalents     2.1    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

1-3 years     7.5    
3-5 years     11.1    
5-7 years     11.8    
7-10 years     24.9    
10-15 years     31.1    
15-20 years     7.7    
20-25 years     3.2    
25 years and over     0.6    
Cash and equivalents     2.1    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.

Weighed down by shorter-maturity, callable issues

At the start of the period, nearly 20% of the fund's assets were in bonds with maturities of five years or less, many of which were callable (or redeemable before their scheduled maturity). These investments lagged both longer-maturity and non-callable issues, hampering returns. We modestly reduced the fund's short-term stake, shifting the proceeds into longer-maturity and non-callable issues. Elsewhere, the sale of some AA-rated bonds detracted from the fund's returns, as the AA credits subsequently performed well.

Restrained supply and strong demand ahead

Going forward, we believe that South Carolina's limited municipal issuance and strong demand could potentially fuel competitive prices among new and secondary offerings. By locking in current rates on longer-maturity securities, we believe the fund is well positioned for declining interest rates, reduced issuance and marginal economic performance, all of which we believe may make future offerings less attractive.


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Fund ProfileColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.50% without sales charge.

g  The fund trailed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, but exceeded of the average return for its peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification.

g  Longer-maturity and higher-yielding bonds gave the biggest boost to returns, while shorter-maturity bonds hampered gains.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since January 2006. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Maureen G. Newman. Ms. Newman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +4.50 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.


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Performance InformationColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     0.87    
Class B     1.62    
Class C     1.62    
Class Z     0.62    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     0.75    
Class B     1.50    
Class C     1.50    
Class Z     0.50    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/07.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc., and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,345       14,841    
Class B     14,303       14,303    
Class C     14,287       14,287    
Class Z     15,712       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/05/89   06/07/93   06/17/92   09/20/89  
    without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     4.64       1.22       3.86       0.86       3.86       2.86       4.90    
5-year     3.84       3.16       3.07       3.07       3.06       3.06       4.10    
10-year     4.38       4.03       3.64       3.64       3.63       3.63       4.62    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,013.81       1,021.19       3.77       3.78       0.75    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.12       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.12       1,017.45       7.52       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,015.11       1,022.44       2.51       2.52       0.50    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.73    
Class B     10.73    
Class C     10.73    
Class Z     10.73    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.43    
Class B     0.35    
Class C     0.35    
Class Z     0.45    

 

A portion of the fund's income may be subject to the alternative minimum tax. The fund may at times purchase tax-exempt securities at a discount. Some, or all, of this discount may be included in the fund's ordinary income, and is taxable when distributed.

Distributions include $0.05 per share of taxable realized gains.

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     3.14    
Class B     2.52    
Class C     2.53    
Class Z     3.49    

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio's earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A     5.13    
Class B     4.12    
Class C     4.12    
Class Z     5.70    

 

Taxable-equivalent SEC yields are based on the maximum effective 35.0% federal income tax rate and applicable state income tax rate. This tax rate does not reflect the phase out of exemptions or the reductions of the otherwise allowable deductions that occur when adjusted gross income exceeds certain levels.

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.64% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, returned 4.74% for the period.1 The average return for the fund's peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification, was 4.10%.2 Boosting exposure to longer-maturity bonds and lower quality bonds helped performance, while interest rate positioning and below average exposure to the hospital sector detracted from returns.

Strength from lower supply and strong demand

Virginia municipal bonds delivered solid returns during the 12-month period, even as a weakening manufacturing sector, softening housing market and reduced federal spending slowed the Commonwealth's economic growth. Low unemployment helped boost individual income tax revenues, allowing the Commonwealth to expand reserves and keep debt at manageable levels. In this favorable environment, Virginia maintained its strong AAA credit rating, attracting individual and institutional investors, as well as non-traditional investors, such as hedge funds. At the same time, municipal issuance declined significantly, from $9.8 billion in 2005 to $7.8 billion from January 2006 through the first quarter of 2007.

Increased exposure to longer-maturity bonds

In anticipation of declining interest rates, we reduced the fund's exposure to bonds with maturities of five years or less and bought bonds with maturities between eight and 16 years. Our focus was on non-callable bonds, which cannot be redeemed before their scheduled maturity dates, as well as current callable bonds that cannot be redeemed for 10 years. Both allowed us to lock in yields before interest rates declined. By period end, the fund's exposure to bonds maturing in 8 to 16 years accounted for 57% of assets, which helped as the sector outperformed shorter-maturity issues. The longer-maturity bonds lengthened the fund's duration, which is a measure, expressed in years, of sensitivity to interest rate changes. Because bond prices and interest rates move in opposite directions, we try to lengthen duration when we think interest rates are going to decline and lower it when we think interest rates are likely to go higher.

Boost from more lower-rated credits

Lower-rated bonds, which beat higher quality issues over the period, further bolstered the fund's returns. We trimmed exposure to high quality, low-yielding bonds and increased the fund's exposure in slightly lower rated AA-rated bonds by 4% over the period, accounting for 30% of assets by period end. In addition, we added high-yielding BBB-bonds, which benefited from a relatively stable credit environment.

1The Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index is an index of tax-free bonds with a minimum quality rating of A3 from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. and having a maturity range between two and eleven years. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Pressure from futures contracts, hospital sector

During the fourth quarter of 2006, we bought a Treasury futures contract to help protect the fund from near-term interest rate increases given that it was trading as if its duration was longer than its peer group. A futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell a specific financial instrument at a particular price on a future date. When interest rates subsequently declined, the futures contract shortened duration against the fund's peer group more than we anticipated, which detracted from performance. A below-average exposure to hospital bonds, which rallied nicely, further hampered the fund's returns.

Positive outlook for municipal market

We believe that the Virginia municipal market should potentially continue to benefit from shrinking supply and strong demand. We also believe that reduced issuance could potentially cause yields on Virginia municipal bonds to narrow relative to yields on comparable maturity Treasuries. This would boost bond prices, but would make reinvesting more difficult as replacement bonds with the same yields and maturities become harder to find. By period end, the fund was positioned for declining interest rates with greater exposure to longer-maturity, higher-yielding and non-callable issues than it had a year earlier.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tax-Backed     49.9    
Other     26.4    
Utilities     6.6    
Health Care     4.7    
Housing     2.7    

 

Quality breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

AAA     54.9    
AA     31.7    
A     2.3    
BBB     8.1    
B     0.2    
Cash and equivalents     2.8    

 

Maturity breakdown

as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year     4.0    
1-3 years     7.2    
3-5 years     11.2    
5-7 years     6.8    
7-10 years     27.2    
10-15 years     31.7    
15-20 years     9.1    
Cash and equivalents     2.8    

 

Sector weightings are calculated as a percentage of net assets. Quality and maturity breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total net assets. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating organizations: Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +4.64 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.74 %  
Lehman Brothers Municipal
Quality Intermediate Index
 

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.64% without sales charge.

g  The fund trailed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Municipal Quality Intermediate Index, and exceeded the average return of its peer group, the Lipper Other States Intermediate Municipal Debt Funds Classification.

g  Increased exposure to longer-maturity securities as well as lower-rated securities gave a boost to performance, while a below average investment in hospital bonds and the ill-timed purchase of futures contracts hampered gains.

Portfolio Management

Wendy Norman has managed the fund since January 2006. Ms. Norman is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Effective April 2, 2007, the fund will be managed by Kimberly A. Campbell. Ms. Campbell is associated with Columbia Management Advisors.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Tax-exempt investing offers current tax-exempt income, but it also involves certain risks. The value of the fund will be affected by interest rate changes and the creditworthiness of issues held in the fund. When interest rates go up, bond prices generally drop and vice versa.

Interest income from certain tax-exempt bonds may be subject to certain state and local taxes and, if applicable, the alternative minimum tax. Capital gains are not exempt from income taxes.

Single-state municipal bond funds pose additional risks due to limited geographical diversification.


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Financial StatementsMunicipal Bond Funds
March 31, 2007

A guide to understanding your fund's financial statements

Investment Portfolio   The investment portfolio details all of the fund's holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities   This statement details the fund's assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund's liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund's investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.  
Statement of Operations   This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund's net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.  
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   This statement demonstrates how the fund's net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.  
Financial Highlights   The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund's net asset value per share was affected by the fund's operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).  
Notes to Financial Statements   These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.  

 


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds – 98.8%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 11.0%  
Education – 9.8%  
AL Homewood Board of Education  
Series 2006,
3.600% 09/01/07
    2,500,000       2,496,800    
FL Board of Education  
Series 2003 I,
5.000% 06/01/10
    9,420,000       9,805,466    
FL Palm Beach County School Board  
Series 2002 E,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 08/01/12
    7,625,000       8,165,460    
FL University Athletic Association, Inc.  
Series 2006,
3.800% 10/01/31 (a)
    3,510,000       3,508,561    
MI Municipal Bond Authority  
Series 2002,
5.250% 06/01/09
    7,500,000       7,755,675    
SC Educational Facilities Authority  
Wofford College,
Series 2007 B,
3.880% 04/01/27 (a)
    4,680,000       4,678,877    
TX University of Texas Permanent University Fund  
Series 2006,
5.000% 07/01/09
    5,795,000       5,966,184    
Education Total     42,377,023    
Prep School – 1.2%  
TX Red River Parish Day School  
Series 2001 A,
LOC: Allied Irish Bank PLC
3.100% 12/01/31(a)
    5,000,000       4,966,000    
Prep School Total     4,966,000    
Education Total     47,343,023    
Health Care – 5.0%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 3.5%  
AL Huntsville Health Care Authority  
Series 2005,
LOC: Regions Bank
5.000% 06/01/34 (a)
    15,000,000       15,183,150    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     15,183,150    
Hospitals – 1.2%  
AZ University Medical Center Corp.  
Series 2004,
5.000% 07/01/07
    300,000       300,684    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Jacksonville Health Facilities Authority  
Daughters of Charity Health Services,
Series 1997 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 08/15/08
    3,720,000       3,776,432    
GA Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority  
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.,
Series 2001,
4.000% 05/15/07
    950,000       950,010    
Hospitals Total     5,027,126    
Nursing Homes – 0.3%  
CO Health Facilities Authority  
Evangelical Lutheran Foundation,
Series 2004 B,
3.750% 06/01/34 (a)
    1,500,000       1,488,525    
Nursing Homes Total     1,488,525    
Health Care Total     21,698,801    
Housing – 6.1%  
Assisted Living/Senior – 0.9%  
TN Memphis Health Educational & Housing Facility Board  
Uptown Senior Housing Development,
Series 2006, AMT,
GTY AGMT: Transamerica Life Insurance
4.250% 05/03/10 (a)
    4,000,000       4,000,000    
Assisted Living/Senior Total     4,000,000    
Multi-Family – 3.8%  
GA Clayton County Housing Authority  
GCC Ventures LLC,
Series 2001,
Guarantor: FNMA
4.350% 12/01/31 (a)
    3,220,000       3,268,654    
KS Development Finance Authority  
Series 2004 F,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 10/01/11
    2,250,000       2,398,230    
LA Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2006, AMT,
GTY AGMT: Depfa Bank PLC:
4.346% 12/01/41 (a)
    2,000,000       2,000,000    
4.348% 12/01/37 (a)     5,300,000       5,300,000    
MO Housing Development Commission  
Series 2006,
Insured: FHA
5.000% 08/01/07
    3,295,000       3,305,775    
Multi-Family Total     16,272,659    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Single-Family – 1.4%  
NY Mortgage Agency  
Series 2006 136,
3.980% 10/01/17 (a)
    3,000,000       3,001,020    
VT Housing Finance Agency  
Series 2006 B, AMT,
GTY AGMT: Trinity Plus Funding Co.
3.800% 11/01/07
    3,000,000       2,998,710    
Single-Family Total     5,999,730    
Housing Total     26,272,389    
Industrials – 0.6%  
Chemicals – 0.6%  
TX Red River Authority  
Hoechst Celanese Corp.,
Series 1994,
5.200% 05/01/07
    2,440,000       2,441,196    
Chemicals Total     2,441,196    
Industrials Total     2,441,196    
Other – 16.8%  
Pool/Bond Bank – 1.8%  
FL St. Petersburg Public Improvement Revenue  
Series 2001,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 02/01/10
    3,035,000       3,146,779    
IN Indianapolis Local Public Improvement Bond Bank  
Series 2006,
6.000% 09/06/07
    4,500,000       4,538,475    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     7,685,254    
Refunded/Escrowed (b) – 13.5%  
AL Daphne Special Care Facilities Financing Authority  
Series 1988 A,
Pre-refunded 08/15/08,
(c) 08/15/28
    2,700,000       2,565,189    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Corp. Fund for Housing,
Series 1999 A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/09,
6.500% 12/01/29
    12,065,000       13,213,226    
GA Atlanta Airport Facilities  
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/10,
Insured: FGIC
5.600% 01/01/30
    6,955,000       7,373,413    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
LA State  
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 11/15/10,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 11/15/17
    5,005,000       5,274,369    
MO State Board of Public Buildings  
Series 2001 B,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 12/01/07
    180,000       181,588    
NY Convention Center Operating Corp.  
Yale Building Project,
Series 2003,
Escrowed to Maturity,
(c) 06/01/08
    15,000,000       14,377,950    
OK Development Finance Authority  
Hillcrest Health Medical Center,
Series 1999,
Pre-refunded 08/15/09,
5.625% 08/15/29
    9,500,000       10,001,030    
TX Brazos River Authority  
Texas Utilities Electric Co.,
Series 1998 A, AMT,
Pre-refunded 05/01/08,
Insured: AMBAC
5.550% 05/01/33
    5,000,000       5,192,400    
TX North Texas Tollway Authority  
Series 2003 C,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/01/18 (a)
    45,000       45,751    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     58,224,916    
Tobacco – 1.5%  
AL 21st Century Authority  
Series 2001,
5.250% 12/01/07
    2,000,000       2,015,980    
VA Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2005,
4.000% 06/01/13
    4,246,000       4,237,084    
Tobacco Total     6,253,064    
Other Total     72,163,234    
Tax-Backed – 33.8%  
Local Appropriated – 9.5%  
DC Certificates of Participation  
Series 2006,
5.000% 01/01/08
    2,570,000       2,592,513    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
FL Hurricane Catastrophe Fund  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 07/01/10
    18,450,000       19,194,826    
OR Department of Administrative Services  
Series 2002 B:
Insured: FSA
5.250% 05/01/15
    6,020,000       6,431,527    
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 05/01/16
    6,085,000       6,500,971    
Series 2004 A,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 04/01/11
    5,010,000       5,265,460    
SC Town of Newberry  
Series 2005:
4.000% 12/01/08
    300,000       300,228    
5.000% 12/01/09     600,000       615,474    
Local Appropriated Total     40,900,999    
Local General Obligations – 5.4%  
IL Chicago  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: XLCA
(c) 12/01/08
    5,000,000       4,695,050    
MD County of Prince Georges  
Series 2006,
5.000% 09/15/10
    4,900,000       5,124,371    
OK Moore  
Series 1999,
Insured: MBIA
6.000% 04/01/08
    1,040,000       1,051,440    
TN Sumner County  
Series 2007,
Insured: FGIC
4.125% 06/01/12(d)
    4,940,000       5,047,099    
TX Austin  
Series 2001,
5.250% 09/01/08
    7,110,000       7,268,695    
Local General Obligations Total     23,186,655    
Special Non-Property Tax – 1.6%  
AR Fayetteville  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: MBIA
4.000% 12/01/11
    6,830,000       6,922,683    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     6,922,683    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State Appropriated – 0.7%  
WI State  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 09/01/08
    3,000,000       3,055,440    
State Appropriated Total     3,055,440    
State General Obligations – 16.6%  
GA State  
Series 1994 B,
5.250% 03/01/09
    10,000,000       10,310,600    
NJ State  
Series 2002,
Insured:FGIC
5.250% 08/01/09
    8,415,000       8,728,711    
OR State  
Series 2003:
3.312% 06/01/07
    2,055,000       2,048,280    
3.742% 06/01/08     2,000,000       1,968,880    
PA State  
Series 2002,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 05/01/10
    10,000,000       10,405,200    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 C,
5.250% 07/01/08
    6,470,000       6,586,525    
Series 2003 C,
5.000% 07/01/18 (a)
    14,875,000       15,079,532    
WA State  
Series 2007 C,
5.000% 01/01/10
    8,455,000       8,755,406    
Series 2007 D,
4.500% 01/01/10
    7,400,000       7,566,870    
State General Obligations Total     71,450,004    
Tax-Backed Total     145,515,781    
Transportation – 13.9%  
Air Transportation – 3.7%  
OH Dayton Special Facilities  
Air Freight Corp.,
Series 1996 D, AMT,
6.200% 10/01/09
    2,575,000       2,717,681    
OH Dayton  
Emery Air Freight Corp.:
Series 1996 E,
6.050% 10/01/09
    2,000,000       2,104,820    
Series 1996 F,
6.050% 10/01/09
    3,000,000       3,157,230    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
TN Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority  
FedEx Corp.,
Series 2001,
5.000% 09/01/09
    7,710,000       7,841,378    
Air Transportation Total     15,821,109    
Airports – 5.0%  
NV Clark County Airport  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/10
    6,750,000       7,028,842    
Series 2006 B-1, AMT,
5.000% 07/01/08
    6,900,000       6,997,428    
PA Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/01/09
    3,410,000       3,502,684    
Series 2001 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/01/09
    4,085,000       4,220,418    
Airports Total     21,749,372    
Ports – 1.2%  
NY Port Authority of New York & New Jersey  
Series 2001, AMT,
5.000% 08/01/08
    4,875,000       4,954,706    
Ports Total     4,954,706    
Toll Facilities – 3.2%  
KY Turnpike Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 07/01/10
    5,000,000       5,211,250    
LA Transportation Authority  
Series 2005,
5.000% 09/01/09
    5,000,000       5,133,800    
TX County of Harris  
Series 2004 B-2,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 08/15/21 (a)
    3,500,000       3,593,555    
Toll Facilities Total     13,938,605    
Transportation – 0.8%  
TX North Texas Tollway Authority  
Series 2003 C,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/01/18 (a)
    3,575,000       3,631,199    
Transportation Total     3,631,199    
Transportation Total     60,094,991    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 11.6%  
Investor Owned – 3.5%  
FL Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority  
Tampa Electric Co.,
Series 1993, AMT,
4.250% 11/01/20
    7,000,000       7,001,680    
NH Business Finance Authority  
UIL Holdings Corp.,
Series 1999, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
3.250% 12/01/29 (a)
    3,000,000       2,985,330    
OH Hamilton County Local District  
Cinergy Corp.,
Series 1998, AMT,
4.600% 06/01/23
    5,000,000       4,972,200    
Investor Owned Total     14,959,210    
Municipal Electric – 7.6%  
FL City of Palm Bay  
Series 2002,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 10/01/09
    915,000       935,835    
FL Kissimmee Utility Authority  
Series 2001 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/14
    7,195,000       7,564,463    
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
5.000% 10/01/07
    3,265,000       3,276,721    
WA Energy Northwest  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 07/01/09
    16,690,000       17,183,023    
WA Lewis County Public Utility District No. 1  
Series 2003,
Insured: XLCA
5.000% 10/01/10
    3,620,000       3,767,225    
Municipal Electric Total     32,727,267    
Water & Sewer – 0.5%  
MS Business Finance Corp.,  
Waste Management, Inc. ,
Series 2002, AMT,
4.400% 03/01/27 (a)
    2,375,000       2,369,846    
Water & Sewer Total     2,369,846    
Utilities Total     50,056,323    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $425,229,755)
    425,585,738    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 0.6%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (e)
    2,397,000       2,397,000    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $2,397,000)
    2,397,000    
Total Investments – 99.4%
(Cost of $427,626,755) (f)
    427,982,738    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.6%     2,692,003    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 430,674,741    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

(b)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(c)  Zero coupon bond.

(d)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(e)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(f)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $427,617,696.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
GTY AGMT   Guaranty Agreement  
LOC   Letter of Credit  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
XLCA   XL Capital Assurance, Inc.  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     33.8    
Other     16.8    
Transportation     13.9    
Utilities     11.6    
Education     11.0    
Housing     6.1    
Health Care     5.0    
Industrials     0.6    
      98.8    
Investment Company     0.6    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.6    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Investment PortfolioColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds – 97.3%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 4.8%  
Education – 4.8%  
CA Education Facilities Authority  
Pitzer College,
Series 2005 A:
5.000% 04/01/25
    1,270,000       1,325,283    
5.000% 10/01/25     1,250,000       1,307,238    
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
American Center for Wine Food Arts,
Series 1999,
Insured: ACA
5.250% 12/01/08
    1,040,000       1,064,450    
CA Public Works Board  
Series 2005 C,
5.000% 04/01/16
    1,000,000       1,074,850    
Series 2005 D,
5.000% 05/01/15
    1,000,000       1,083,780    
PR University of Puerto Rico  
Series 2006 Q,
5.000% 06/01/12
    1,000,000       1,051,090    
Education Total     6,906,691    
Education Total     6,906,691    
Health Care – 9.2%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 1.7%  
CA ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps.  
American Baptist Homes,
Series 1998 A,
5.500% 10/01/07
    145,000       145,528    
Episcopal Homes Foundation,
Series 1998,
5.000% 07/01/07
    1,250,000       1,252,050    
CA Health Facilities Financing Authority  
Nevada Methodist Homes,
Series 2006,
5.000% 07/01/26
    1,000,000       1,048,240    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     2,445,818    
Hospitals – 7.5%  
CA Loma Linda  
Loma Linda University Medical Center,
Series 2005:
5.000% 12/01/16
    2,000,000       2,102,080    
5.000% 12/01/18     2,000,000       2,085,600    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Adventist Health System/West,
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 03/01/17
    1,000,000       1,053,870    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan:
Series 2004 E,
3.875% 04/01/32 (a)
    5,000,000       5,004,900    
Series 1999,
6.000% 07/01/09
    490,000       498,898    
Hospitals Total     10,745,348    
Health Care Total     13,191,166    
Housing – 2.1%  
Multi-Family – 1.4%  
CA ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps.  
Winterland San Francisco,
Series 2000 B,
6.250% 08/15/30 (a)
    2,000,000       2,058,020    
Multi-Family Total     2,058,020    
Single-Family – 0.7%  
CA Department of Veteran Affairs  
Series 2006 A,
4.500% 12/01/23
    1,000,000       1,001,430    
Single-Family Total     1,001,430    
Housing Total     3,059,450    
Industrials – 0.4%  
Oil & Gas – 0.4%  
CA Roseville Natural Gas Financing Authority  
Series 2007,
5.000% 02/15/11
    500,000       522,290    
Industrials Total     522,290    
Other – 12.5%  
Other – 1.5%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Government
Development Bank
 
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 12/01/16
    2,000,000       2,149,340    
Other Total     2,149,340    
Refunded/Escrowed (b) – 7.4%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 1998 T,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.500% 12/01/08
    20,000       20,642    
CA Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency  
Series 1995 A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/10,
7.150% 01/01/13
    1,750,000       1,946,840    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Health Facilities Finance Authority  
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center,
Series 1999 A,
Pre-refunded 12/01/09,
6.125% 12/01/19
    1,000,000       1,075,930    
Kaiser Permanente,
Series 1998 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 06/01/12
    2,000,000       2,076,660    
CA Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2003 A,
Pre-refunded 09/01/13,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/14
    1,005,000       1,084,144    
CA Los Altos School District  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 08/01/11,
5.000% 08/01/14
    1,290,000       1,363,969    
CA Lucia Mar Unified School District  
Series 2004 A,
Pre-refunded 08/01/14,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 08/01/20
    1,230,000       1,354,513    
CA San Mateo County Transit District  
Series 1997 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 06/01/13
    1,180,000       1,270,742    
CA Statewide Communities Development Authority  
Series 1999,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.000% 07/01/09
    440,000       450,828    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     10,644,268    
Tobacco – 3.6%  
CA County Tobacco Securitization Agency  
Series 2006,
(c) 06/01/21
(5.250% 12/01/10)
    1,000,000       873,900    
CA Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.  
Series 2003 A1,
3.400% 06/01/08
    1,000,000       995,820    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/14
    1,250,000       1,348,350    
Series 2007 A-1,
5.000% 06/01/33
    1,000,000       987,710    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California  
San Diego County Tobacco,
Series 2006 A1,
5.000% 06/01/37
    1,000,000       978,730    
Tobacco Total     5,184,510    
Other Total     17,978,118    
Tax-Backed – 51.2%  
Local Appropriated – 10.7%  
CA Anaheim Public Financing Authority  
Series 1997 C,
Insured: FSA
6.000% 09/01/11
    1,000,000       1,095,810    
CA County of Riverside Certificates of Participation  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 11/01/17
    1,465,000       1,577,483    
CA County of San Diego Certificates of Participation  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/15/19
    2,030,000       2,167,756    
CA Foothill-De Anza Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FGIC:
5.250% 08/01/18
    1,000,000       1,120,730    
5.250% 08/01/21     1,000,000       1,130,650    
CA Kings River Conservative District  
Series 2004,
5.000% 05/01/14
    3,135,000       3,314,792    
CA Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/15
    1,095,000       1,190,287    
CA Los Angeles County Capital Asset Leasing Corp.  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
6.000% 12/01/12
    1,000,000       1,118,230    
CA Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp.  
Series 2002 G,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 09/01/13
    1,500,000       1,630,830    
CA Sacramento City Financing Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/22
    1,000,000       1,126,980    
Local Appropriated Total     15,473,548    
Local General Obligations – 21.6%  
CA Center Community College District  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 08/01/22
    965,000       1,048,656    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Compton Community College District  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 07/01/17
    1,330,000       1,451,176    
CA Desert Sands Unified School District  
Series 2006,
Insured:AMBAC
(d) 06/01/16
    1,000,000       689,630    
CA East Bay Municipal Utility District  
Series 2003 F,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/01/15
    1,000,000       1,068,290    
CA Los Angeles Community College District  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 08/01/12
    500,000       533,685    
CA Los Angeles Unified School District  
Series 2006 G,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,000,000       1,076,640    
CA Los Gatos Joint Union High School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 12/01/17
    2,000,000       2,144,800    
CA Pajaro Valley Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 08/01/18
    1,535,000       1,682,329    
CA Pasadena Area Community College District  
Series 2006 C,
Insured: AMBAC
(d) 08/01/11
    2,000,000       1,698,080    
CA Rancho Santiago Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 09/01/19
    1,000,000       1,123,460    
CA Rescue Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
(d) 09/01/26
    1,100,000       466,180    
CA San Bernardino Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: PSFG
5.000% 08/01/17
    3,000,000       3,257,250    
CA San Diego Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
(d) 05/01/15
    1,000,000       725,220    
CA San Mateo County Community College District  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: MBIA
(d) 09/01/15
    1,000,000       715,440    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA San Mateo Foster City School Facilities
Financing Authority
 
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.500% 08/15/19
    2,000,000       2,298,920    
CA San Ramon Valley Unified School District  
Series 2004,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 08/01/16
    1,800,000       1,968,534    
CA Saugus Union School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 08/01/21
    1,000,000       1,128,320    
CA South San Francisco School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 09/15/20
    1,000,000       1,126,870    
CA Southwestern Community College District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 08/01/17
    1,230,000       1,377,637    
CA Ventura County Community College District  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 08/01/18
    1,000,000       1,075,380    
CA West Contra Costa Unified School District  
Series 2005,
Insured: FGIC
(d) 08/01/17
    1,000,000       654,990    
CA William S. Hart Union High School District  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: FSA
(d) 09/01/22
    2,000,000       1,023,980    
CA Yosemite Community College District  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 08/01/16
    2,505,000       2,722,409    
Local General Obligations Total     31,057,876    
Special Non-Property Tax – 1.0%  
CA University  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 11/01/12
    1,325,000       1,418,068    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     1,418,068    
Special Property Tax – 7.3%  
CA Culver City Redevelopment Finance Authority  
Series 1993,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 11/01/14
    2,025,000       2,182,606    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Indian Wells Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/14
    450,000       482,265    
CA Long Beach Bond Finance Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 11/01/19
    1,070,000       1,218,366    
CA Oakland Redevelopment Agency  
Series 1992,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 02/01/14
    3,700,000       3,931,879    
Series 2003,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 09/01/12
    1,500,000       1,635,285    
CA Redwood City Redevelopment Agency  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/15/13
    1,000,000       1,086,820    
Special Property Tax Total     10,537,221    
State Appropriated – 4.3%  
CA Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank  
California Science Center,
Series 2006 B,
Insured: FGIC:
5.000% 05/01/22
    1,360,000       1,452,018    
5.000% 05/01/23     1,240,000       1,321,964    
CA Public Works Board  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 06/01/15
    1,200,000       1,293,528    
Series 2006 A:
5.000% 04/01/28
    1,000,000       1,048,750    
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 10/01/16
    1,000,000       1,092,630    
State Appropriated Total     6,208,890    
State General Obligations – 6.3%  
CA State  
Series 2005:
5.000% 06/01/11
    2,000,000       2,101,880    
5.000% 03/01/21     1,500,000       1,583,190    
Series 2007,
5.000% 08/01/18 (e)
    1,750,000       1,884,277    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,139,530    
Series 2004 A,
5.250% 07/01/19
    1,000,000       1,069,190    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings
Authority
 
Series 2004 J,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/36 (a)
    1,255,000       1,330,325    
State General Obligations Total     9,108,392    
Tax-Backed Total     73,803,995    
Transportation – 1.5%  
Airports – 1.5%  
CA San Francisco City & County Airports Commission  
Series 2003 B,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 05/01/13
    2,000,000       2,168,960    
Airports Total     2,168,960    
Transportation Total     2,168,960    
Utilities – 15.6%  
Independent Power Producers – 2.3%  
CA Sacramento Power Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 07/01/15
    3,000,000       3,312,210    
Independent Power Producers Total     3,312,210    
Municipal Electric – 11.3%  
CA Department of Water Resources  
Series 2002 A,
6.000% 05/01/13
    2,375,000       2,637,604    
CA Los Angeles Water & Power  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 07/01/15
    1,300,000       1,380,652    
CA Modesto Irrigation District  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 07/01/18
    1,185,000       1,261,657    
CA Sacramento Municipal Utility District  
Series 2006,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 07/01/15
    1,000,000       1,090,190    
CA Southern California Public Power Authority  
Series 1989,
6.750% 07/01/13
    3,000,000       3,475,560    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/01/18
    2,000,000       2,143,080    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
CA Walnut Energy Center Authority  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 01/01/16
    2,055,000       2,196,754    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 1997 AA,
Insured: MBIA
6.250% 07/01/10
    2,000,000       2,161,820    
Municipal Electric Total     16,347,317    
Water & Sewer – 2.0%  
CA Clovis Public Financing Authority  
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 08/01/21
    1,000,000       1,077,780    
CA Orange County Water District  
Series 2003B
Insured: MBIA
5.375% 08/15/17
    650,000       703,164    
CA Sacramento County Sanitation District  
Series 2006,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,000,000       1,088,250    
Water & Sewer Total     2,869,194    
Utilities Total     22,528,721    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $137,902,028)
    140,159,391    

 

Investment Company – 1.7%

    Shares      
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (f)
    2,483,871       2,483,871    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $2,483,871)
    2,483,871    

 

Municipal Preferred Stock – 1.4%

Housing – 1.4%  
Multi-Family – 1.4%  
Munimae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC  
Series 2004 A-2,
4.900% 06/30/49 (g)
    2,000,000       2,052,100    
Multi-Family Total     2,052,100    
Housing Total     2,052,100    
Total Municipal Preferred Stock
(Cost of $2,000,000)
    2,052,100    

 

    Value ($)  
Total Investments – 100.4%
(Cost of $142,385,899) (h)
    144,695,362    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.4)%     (518,139 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 144,177,223    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

(b)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(c)  Step bond. This security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next interest rate to be paid and the date the Fund will begin accruing.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(f)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(g)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, the value of this security, which is not illiquid, represents 1.4% of net assets.

(h)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $142,347,984.

Acronym   Name  
ACA   ACA Financial Guaranty Corp.  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
PSFG   Permanent School Fund Guarantee  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     51.2    
Utilities     15.6    
Other     12.5    
Health Care     9.2    
Education     4.8    
Housing     2.1    
Transportation     1.5    
Industrials     0.4    
      97.3    
Investment Company     1.7    
Municipal Preferred Stocks     1.4    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (0.4 )  
      100.00    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds – 97.2%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 11.5%  
Education – 11.3%  
GA Athens Housing Authority  
Ugaree East Campus Housing,
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/19
    1,150,000       1,219,276    
GA Atlanta Development Authority  
Georgia State University Foundation,
Series 2005,
Insured: XLCA
5.000% 09/01/35
    3,500,000       3,673,950    
GA Cobb County Development Authority  
Kennesaw State University Foundation, Inc.,
Series 2004,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 07/15/19
    3,190,000       3,402,327    
GA Fulton County Development Authority  
Georgia Tech Foundation Facilities,
Series 1997 A,
5.000% 09/01/17
    1,735,000       1,771,140    
GA Private Colleges & Universities Authority  
Series 2003,
5.250% 06/01/19
    2,250,000       2,400,525    
PR University of Puerto Rico  
Series 2006 Q,
5.000% 06/01/12
    1,000,000       1,051,090    
Education Total     13,518,308    
Prep School – 0.2%  
Gainesville Georgia Redevelopment Authority  
Riverdsie Military Academy Project
5.125% 03/01/27
    250,000       257,038    
Prep School Total     257,038    
Education Total     13,775,346    
Health Care – 13.2%  
Hospitals – 13.2%  
GA Chatham County Hospital Authority  
Memorial Health University Medical Center,
Series 2004 A,
5.375% 01/01/26
    1,000,000       1,059,050    
Memorial Medical Center,
Series 2001 A,
6.125% 01/01/24
    3,000,000       3,256,830    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Clayton County Hospital Authority  
Good Samaritan Community,
Series 1998 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 08/01/09
    1,190,000       1,232,935    
GA Gainesville & Hall County Hospital Authority  
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.,
Series 2001,
5.000% 05/15/15
    1,000,000       1,028,550    
GA Henry County Hospital Authority  
Henry Medical Center, Inc.,
Series 1999,
Insured: AMBAC
6.000% 07/01/29
    3,000,000       3,241,500    
GA Savannah Hospital Authority  
St. Joseph's Candler Health Systems:
Series 1998 A,
Insured: FSA:
5.250% 07/01/11
    1,225,000       1,268,561    
5.250% 07/01/12     1,310,000       1,352,064    
Series 1998 B,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 07/01/10
    1,000,000       1,036,260    
GA Tift County Hospital Authority  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/18
    2,225,000       2,370,938    
Hospitals Total     15,846,688    
Health Care Total     15,846,688    
Housing – 7.3%  
Multi-Family – 7.1%  
GA Atlanta Urban Residential Finance Authority  
Series 1998, AMT,
Guarantor: FNMA
4.550% 12/01/28
    2,000,000       2,018,100    
GA Clayton County Housing Authority  
GCC Ventures LLC,
Series 2001,
Guarantor: FNMA
4.350% 12/01/31
    3,690,000       3,745,756    
GA Cobb County Development Authority  
Kennesaw State University Foundation,
Series 2004 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 07/15/19
    2,000,000       2,168,480    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
GA Lawrenceville Housing Authority  
Knollwood Park LP,
Series 1997, AMT,
Guarantor: FNMA
6.250% 12/01/29
    500,000       543,445    
Multi-Family Total     8,475,781    
Single-Family – 0.2%  
GA Housing & Finance Authority  
Series 1998 B-3,
Insured: FHA
4.400% 06/01/17
    220,000       220,609    
Single-Family Total     220,609    
Housing Total     8,696,390    
Industrials – 3.5%  
Food Products – 0.9%  
GA Cartersville Development Authority  
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.,
Series 1997, AMT,
6.125% 05/01/27
    1,000,000       1,011,640    
Food Products Total     1,011,640    
Forest Products & Paper – 2.6%  
GA Richmond County Development Authority  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2001 A,
5.150% 03/01/15
    3,000,000       3,150,210    
Forest Products & Paper Total     3,150,210    
Industrials Total     4,161,850    
Other – 21.2%  
Other – 4.6%  
GA Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.  
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 03/15/11
    5,000,000       5,211,400    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Government
Development Bank
 
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 12/01/15
    260,000       278,522    
Other Total     5,489,922    
Pool/Bond Bank – 1.2%  
AK Municipal Bond Bank Authority  
Series 2003,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 12/01/17
    1,315,000       1,409,680    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     1,409,680    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 14.1%  
GA Atlanta Airport Facilities  
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/10,
Insured: FGIC
5.600% 01/01/30
    5,000,000       5,300,800    
GA Atlanta Water & Wastewater  
Series 1999 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/09,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 11/01/38
    1,060,000       1,092,246    
GA Clayton County Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 05/01/10:
5.600% 05/01/18
    1,000,000       1,064,430    
6.250% 05/01/17     2,000,000       2,166,460    
GA Forsyth County School District  
Series 1999,
Pre-refunded 02/01/10,
6.000% 02/01/15
    2,000,000       2,162,660    
GA Fulton County Housing Authority  
Series 1996 A, AMT,
Pre-refunded 07/01/08,
6.375% 01/01/27
    2,900,000       2,988,160    
GA Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority  
Series 1982,
Escrowed to Maturity,
9.000% 10/01/07
    1,000,000       1,026,060    
GA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority  
Series 1983 D,
Escrowed to Maturity,
7.000% 07/01/11
    540,000       610,621    
Series 1998 B,
Pre-refunded 07/01/08,
Insured: MBIA
5.100% 07/01/13
    500,000       513,800    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     16,925,237    
Tobacco – 1.3%  
SC Tobacco Settlement Management Authority  
San Diego County Tobacco,
Series 2001 B,
6.375% 05/15/28
    1,500,000       1,620,555    
Tobacco Total     1,620,555    
Other Total     25,445,394    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tax-Backed – 16.6%  
Local Appropriated – 8.2%  
GA Atlanta Public Safety & Judicial Facilities Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,310,000       1,417,616    
GA College Park Business & Industrial
Development Authority
 
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 09/01/19
    3,230,000       3,539,660    
GA East Point Building Authority  
Series 2000,
Insured: FSA
(b) 02/01/18
    2,490,000       1,402,766    
GA Gwinnett County Development Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 01/01/15
    2,000,000       2,173,660    
GA Municipal Association, Inc., Certificates of Participation  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 12/01/26
    1,250,000       1,333,638    
Local Appropriated Total     9,867,340    
Local General Obligations – 4.4%  
GA Barrow County School District  
Series 2006,
5.000% 02/01/14
    1,000,000       1,075,340    
GA Chatham County School District  
Series 2002,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 08/01/14
    1,000,000       1,095,910    
GA Cherokee County School Systems  
Series 1993,
Insured: AMBAC
5.875% 02/01/09
    420,000       431,844    
Series 2001,
5.250% 08/01/17
    1,000,000       1,071,590    
GA Peach County School District  
Series 1994,
Insured: MBIA
6.500% 02/01/08
    500,000       511,640    
MI Detroit  
Series 2001 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.375% 04/01/14
    1,000,000       1,067,610    
Local General Obligations Total     5,253,934    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Special Non-Property Tax – 4.0%  
GA Cobb-Marietta County Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 10/01/19
    2,430,000       2,698,734    
PR Commonwealth Infrastructure Financing Authority  
Series 2006 B
5.000% 07/01/20
    2,000,000       2,115,200    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     4,813,934    
Tax-Backed Total     19,935,208    
Transportation – 4.6%  
Toll Facilities – 2.7%  
GA Federal Highway Road & Tollway Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 06/01/15
    3,000,000       3,259,860    
Toll Facilities Total     3,259,860    
Transportation – 1.9%  
GA Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority  
Series 1992 N,
Insured: MBIA
6.250% 07/01/18
    2,000,000       2,294,640    
Transportation Total     2,294,640    
Transportation Total     5,554,500    
Utilities – 19.3%  
Investor Owned – 2.6%  
GA Appling County Development Authority Pollution
Control Revenue
 
Georgia Power Company,
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
4.400% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,018,970    
GA Monroe County Development Authority  
Georgia Power Co.,
Series 2001,
Insured: AMBAC
4.200% 01/01/12
    1,000,000       1,007,980    
Oglethorpe Power Corp.,
Series 1992,
6.800% 01/01/12
    1,000,000       1,121,310    
Investor Owned Total     3,148,260    
Joint Power Authority – 0.9%  
GA Municipal Electric Authority  
Series 1998 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 01/01/13
    1,000,000       1,076,910    
Joint Power Authority Total     1,076,910    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Municipal Electric – 3.7%  
GA Municipal Electric Authority Power  
Series 1992 B,
Insured: MBIA
6.375% 01/01/16
    2,000,000       2,365,560    
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
6.000% 10/01/16
    2,000,000       2,116,840    
Municipal Electric Total     4,482,400    
Water & Sewer – 12.1%  
GA Cherokee County Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 1993,
Insured: MBIA
5.300% 08/01/09
    270,000       275,316    
GA Cobb & Marietta County Water Authority  
Series 2000,
5.125% 11/01/20
    1,195,000       1,296,503    
GA Columbus County Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2003,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 05/01/13
    1,220,000       1,321,479    
Series 2007,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 05/01/26
    1,000,000       1,063,760    
GA Dekalb County Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2006 B
5.250% 10/01/24
    2,000,000       2,282,560    
GA Gainesville Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2006,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 11/15/16
    1,000,000       1,090,290    
GA Griffin Combined Public Utility Improvement Revenue  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.125% 01/01/19
    2,585,000       2,784,924    
GA Jackson County Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: XLCA
5.000% 09/01/16
    1,030,000       1,121,701    
GA Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA:
5.000% 07/01/17
    1,140,000       1,244,071    
5.000% 07/01/22     1,855,000       1,975,464    
Water & Sewer Total     14,456,068    
Utilities Total     23,163,638    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $113,284,735)
    116,579,014    

 

Investment Company – 0.7%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (c)
    889,313       889,313    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $889,313)
    889,313    
Total Investments – 97.9%
(Cost of $114,174,048)(d)
    117,468,327    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 2.1%     2,483,262    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 119,951,589    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Zero coupon bond.

(c)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $114,122,716.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
FNMA   Federal National Mortgage Association  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
XLCA   XL Capital Assurance, Inc.  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holding by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Other     21.2    
Utilities     19.3    
Tax-Backed     16.6    
Health Care     13.2    
Education     11.5    
Housing     7.3    
Transportation     4.6    
Industrials     3.5    
      97.2    
Investment Company     0.7    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     2.1    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds – 95.5%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 6.5%  
Education – 6.5%  
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
College of Notre Dame,
Series 1998,
Insured: MBIA
4.600% 10/01/14
    510,000       538,631    
Loyola College,
Series 2006 A,
5.125% 10/01/45
    5,000,000       5,236,750    
MD Industrial Development Financing Authority  
American Center for Physics,
Series 2001,
5.250% 12/15/15
    1,000,000       1,064,580    
MD University System of Maryland  
Series 2006,
5.000% 10/01/15
    3,545,000       3,861,037    
MD Westminster Educational Facilities  
Mcdaniel College, Inc.,
Series 2006,
5.000% 11/01/17
    500,000       532,990    
Education Total     11,233,988    
Education Total     11,233,988    
Health Care – 10.6%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.6%  
MD Howard County Retirement  
Series 2007 A,
5.250% 04/01/27 (a)
    1,000,000       1,027,410    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,027,410    
Hospitals – 10.0%  
MD Baltimore County  
Catholic Health Initiatives,
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 09/01/16
    1,000,000       1,085,740    
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority  
Carrol Hospital Center Foundation,
Series 2006,
4.500% 07/01/26
    1,000,000       986,000    
Howard County General Hospital,
Series 1998,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 07/01/29
    1,000,000       1,021,710    
Peninsula Regional Medical Center,
Series 2006:
5.000% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,058,390    
5.000% 07/01/26     4,000,000       4,202,280    
5.000% 07/01/36     2,000,000       2,079,480    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
University of Maryland Medical System,  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 07/01/31
    1,000,000       1,041,280    
Western Maryland Health System,  
Series 2006 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 07/01/13
    1,320,000       1,411,133    
MS Hospital Facilities & Equipment Authority  
Forrest County General Hospital,
Series 2000,
Insured: FSA:
5.500% 01/01/24
    3,100,000       3,269,291    
5.625% 01/01/20     1,000,000       1,066,460    
Hospitals Total     17,221,764    
Health Care Total     18,249,174    
Housing – 9.2%  
Multi-Family – 4.4%  
MD Economic Development Corp.  
Collegiate Housing Foundation,
Series 1999 A:
5.600% 06/01/10
    470,000       480,180    
6.000% 06/01/19     815,000       848,880    
6.000% 06/01/30     1,850,000       1,919,134    
Series 1999 A,
5.700% 06/01/12
    1,000,000       1,035,330    
Series 2006:
Insured: CIFG
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,000,000       1,079,420    
Insured: XLCA
5.000% 07/01/20
    600,000       642,630    
MD Montgomery County Housing Opportunities
Commission Housing Revenue
 
Series 2000 A,
6.100% 07/01/30
    1,500,000       1,569,900    
Multi-Family Total     7,575,474    
Single-Family – 4.8%  
MD Community Development Administration Department of Housing & Community Development Revenue  
Series 1998 B, AMT,
Insured: FHA
4.950% 09/01/11
    500,000       510,560    
Series 1998-3, AMT:
4.500% 04/01/08
    3,440,000       3,457,063    
4.700% 04/01/10     1,685,000       1,713,679    
Series 1999 D, AMT,
5.375% 09/01/24
    2,410,000       2,465,044    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Prince Georges County Housing Authority
Mortgage Revenue
 
Series 2000 A, AMT,
Insured: GNMA
6.150% 08/01/19
    10,000       10,303    
Single-Family Total     8,156,649    
Housing Total     15,732,123    
Other – 13.6%  
Other – 2.1%  
MD Transportation Authority  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
4.500% 03/01/15
    3,000,000       3,114,570    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Government
Development Bank
 
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 12/01/15
    520,000       557,045    
Other Total     3,671,615    
Pool/Bond Bank – 1.2%  
TX Water Development Board  
Series 1997,
5.000% 07/15/12
    2,000,000       2,026,780    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     2,026,780    
Refunded/Escrowed (b) – 10.3%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 1997 A,
Pre-refunded 10/15/07,
Insured: FGIC
5.300% 10/15/16
    1,740,000       1,789,485    
MD Economic Development Corp.  
Collegiate Housing Foundation,
Series 1999 A:
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.300% 06/01/08
    495,000       504,068    
Pre-refunded 06/01/09
5.600% 06/01/11
    575,000       608,534    
MD Health & Higher Educational Facilities
Authority Revenue
 
Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Series 1979,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.750% 07/01/09
    1,000,000       1,047,170    
Johns Hopkins University,
Series 1999,
Pre-refunded 07/01/09,
6.000% 07/01/39
    4,000,000       4,245,280    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Howard County  
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 02/15/08:
5.250% 02/15/16
    280,000       286,745    
5.250% 02/15/17     1,900,000       1,945,771    
5.250% 02/15/18     2,000,000       2,048,180    
MD Montgomery County  
Series 1997 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/07,
5.375% 05/01/13
    1,000,000       1,021,380    
MD Queen Anne's County  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 01/15/10,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 01/15/14
    1,200,000       1,263,204    
MD Transportation Authority  
Series 1978,
Escrowed to Maturity,
6.800% 07/01/16
    635,000       721,500    
MD University System of Maryland  
Series 1997 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/07,
5.125% 04/01/13
    1,000,000       1,010,040    
MD Washington Suburban Sanitation District  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10,
5.250% 06/01/22
    1,000,000       1,049,570    
MO St. Louis County  
Series 1989 A, AMT,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: GNMA
7.950% 08/01/09
    90,000       94,684    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     17,635,611    
Other Total     23,334,006    
Other Revenue – 3.5%  
Hotels – 3.5%  
MD Baltimore  
Baltimore Hotel Corp.,
Series 2006 A,
Insured: XLCA:
5.000% 09/01/32
    1,000,000       1,059,280    
5.250% 09/01/17     1,835,000       2,016,060    
5.250% 09/01/20     1,615,000       1,765,453    
5.250% 09/01/21     1,095,000       1,196,112    
Hotels Total     6,036,905    
Other Revenue Total     6,036,905    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Resource Recovery – 2.4%  
Resource Recovery – 2.4%  
MD Northeast Waste Disposal Authority  
Ogden Martin Systems,
Series 1993 A, AMT,
6.000% 07/01/07
    1,500,000       1,505,595    
Series 2003, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 04/01/10
    2,500,000       2,620,625    
Resource Recovery Total     4,126,220    
Resource Recovery Total     4,126,220    
Tax-Backed – 44.8%  
Local General Obligations – 28.0%  
MD Anne Arundel County  
Series 1995,
5.300% 04/01/10
    500,000       500,650    
Series 2006:
5.000% 03/01/15
    2,000,000       2,175,160    
5.000% 03/01/18     3,300,000       3,580,995    
MD Baltimore County  
Series 2006,
5.000% 09/01/15
    1,120,000       1,224,474    
MD Baltimore  
Series 1989 B,
Insured: MBIA
7.050% 10/15/07
    1,000,000       1,018,100    
Series 1991 C,
Insured: FGIC
6.375% 10/15/07
    1,075,000       1,090,749    
Series 1998 B,
Insured: FGIC
6.500% 10/15/08
    1,000,000       1,022,500    
MD Frederick County  
Series 2005,
5.000% 08/01/14
    3,000,000       3,246,030    
Series 2006:
5.250% 11/01/18
    2,005,000       2,255,324    
5.250% 11/01/21     2,500,000       2,842,725    
MD Howard County  
Series 2002 A,
5.250% 08/15/15
    795,000       849,839    
MD Laurel  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 10/01/11
    1,530,000       1,546,815    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Montgomery County  
Series 1997 A,
5.375% 05/01/08
    1,000,000       1,018,280    
Series 2001,
5.250% 10/01/14
    1,000,000       1,072,660    
Series 2005 A:
5.000% 07/01/16
    3,000,000       3,293,190    
5.000% 06/01/24     5,000,000       5,352,450    
MD Prince Georges County  
Series 1999,
Insured: FSA:
5.000% 10/01/12
    65,000       67,690    
5.125% 10/01/16     3,300,000       3,446,355    
Series 2000,
5.125% 10/01/10
    1,000,000       1,050,440    
Series 2001,
Insured: FGIC:
5.250% 12/01/11
    4,825,000       5,159,855    
5.250% 12/01/12     2,000,000       2,151,240    
MD Wicomico County  
Series 1997,
Insured: MBIA:
4.800% 12/01/10
    1,290,000       1,312,253    
4.900% 12/01/11     1,355,000       1,378,631    
5.000% 12/01/12     1,425,000       1,450,963    
Local General Obligations Total     48,107,368    
Special Non-Property Tax – 7.8%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 1996 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.900% 07/01/10
    1,725,000       1,843,456    
MD Department of Transportation  
Series 2002:
5.500% 02/01/11
    1,265,000       1,349,869    
5.500% 02/01/14     5,000,000       5,535,800    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure
Financing Authority
 
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/22
    4,000,000       4,644,960    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     13,374,085    
State Appropriated – 0.6%  
MD Stadium Authority Lease Revenue  
Series 1995,
5.375% 12/15/13
    500,000       500,655    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NY Transportation Trust Fund Authority  
Series 2006 A,
5.250% 12/15/19
    500,000       552,820    
State Appropriated Total     1,053,475    
State General Obligations – 8.4%  
MD State  
Series 2002 A,
5.500% 03/01/13
    2,245,000       2,467,996    
Series 2003,
5.250% 03/01/17
    4,000,000       4,481,440    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2003 H,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 07/01/18
    3,000,000       3,427,770    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    2,520,000       2,871,616    
Series 2006 A,
5.250% 07/01/22
    1,150,000       1,238,055    
State General Obligations Total     14,486,877    
Tax-Backed Total     77,021,805    
Transportation – 1.4%  
Air Transportation – 1.2%  
TN Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority  
FedEx Corp.,
Series 2001,
5.000% 09/01/09
    2,000,000       2,034,080    
Air Transportation Total     2,034,080    
Transportation – 0.2%  
DC Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  
Series 1993,
Insured: FGIC
6.000% 07/01/10
    350,000       375,543    
Transportation Total     375,543    
Transportation Total     2,409,623    
Utilities – 3.5%  
Investor Owned – 1.5%  
KS Burlington  
Kansas City Power & Light,
Series 1998 K,
4.750% 09/01/15
    1,000,000       1,002,730    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
MD Prince Georges County  
Potomac Electric Power Co.,
Series 1995,
5.750% 03/15/10
    1,500,000       1,586,685    
Investor Owned Total     2,589,415    
Municipal Electric – 1.3%  
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
6.000% 10/01/16
    2,000,000       2,116,840    
Municipal Electric Total     2,116,840    
Water & Sewer – 0.7%  
MD Baltimore  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 07/01/18
    1,125,000       1,219,825    
Water & Sewer Total     1,219,825    
Utilities Total     5,926,080    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $159,622,822)
    164,069,924    
Investment Company – 4.3%  
    Shares      
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (c)
    7,292,310       7,292,310    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $7,292,310)
    7,292,310    
Total Investments – 99.8%
(Cost of $166,915,132) (d)
    171,362,234    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.2%     387,416    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 171,749,650    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(b)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(c)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $166,647,164.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
CIFG   CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FHA   Federal Housing Administration  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Association  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
XLCA   XL Capital Assurance, Inc.  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     44.8    
Other     13.6    
Health Care     10.6    
Housing     9.2    
Education     6.5    
Other Revenue     3.5    
Utilities     3.5    
Resource Recovery     2.4    
Transportation     1.4    
      95.5    
Investment Company     4.3    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.2    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Investment PortfolioColumbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds – 99.0%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 5.9%  
Education – 5.9%  
NC Appalachian State University  
Series 1998,
Insured: MBIA:
5.000% 05/15/12
    1,000,000       1,061,580    
5.000% 05/15/18     1,000,000       1,033,010    
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
 
5.000% 07/15/21     1,485,000       1,583,574    
NC Capital Facilities Finance Agency  
Brevard College Corp.,
Series 2007,
5.000% 10/01/26 (a)
    1,000,000       1,027,740    
Johnson & Wales University,  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: XLCA
5.250% 04/01/21
    1,000,000       1,063,930    
NC Raleigh  
North Carolina State University,
Series 2003 A,
5.000% 10/01/17
    1,000,000       1,067,970    
NC University of North Carolina  
Chapel Hill Hospital,
Series 1999,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 02/15/12
    1,690,000       1,752,733    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico University  
Series 2006,
5.000% 06/01/15
    2,000,000       2,136,960    
Education Total     10,727,497    
Education Total     10,727,497    
Health Care – 9.2%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.5%  
NC Medical Care Commission  
Series 2007,
5.000% 07/01/16 (a)
    1,000,000       1,052,910    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,052,910    
Hospitals – 8.7%  
AZ University Medical Center Corp.  
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/01/13
    1,000,000       1,053,210    
NC Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority  
Carolinas Medical Center,
Series 1997 A:
5.000% 01/15/17
    2,000,000       2,036,220    
5.125% 01/15/22     3,000,000       3,052,920    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Medical Care Commission  
Forsyth Memorial Hospital,
Series 2003 A:
5.000% 11/01/13
    3,000,000       3,190,500    
5.000% 11/01/17     3,500,000       3,676,575    
Northeast Medical Center,  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 11/01/10
    1,000,000       1,044,960    
Novant Health, Inc.,  
Series 1996,
5.125% 05/01/08
    1,715,000       1,716,732    
Hospitals Total     15,771,117    
Health Care Total     16,824,027    
Housing – 5.3%  
Multi-Family – 2.4%  
NC Medical Care Commission  
ARC Project,
Series 2004 A,
5.800% 10/01/34
    4,000,000       4,322,160    
Multi-Family Total     4,322,160    
Single-Family – 2.9%  
NC Housing Finance Agency  
Series 1994 Y,
6.300% 09/01/15
    230,000       232,079    
Series 1996 A-5, AMT,
5.550% 01/01/19
    1,940,000       1,990,983    
Series 1998 A-2, AMT,
5.200% 01/01/20
    910,000       921,430    
Series 1999 A-3, AMT,
5.150% 01/01/19
    1,005,000       1,020,286    
Series 1999 A-6, AMT,
6.000% 01/01/16
    540,000       553,867    
Series 2000 A-8, AMT:
5.950% 07/01/10
    315,000       322,570    
6.050% 07/01/12     235,000       240,929    
Single-Family Total     5,282,144    
Housing Total     9,604,304    
Industrials – 4.8%  
Forest Products & Paper – 4.3%  
NC Haywood County Industrial Facilities & Pollution
Control Financing Authority
 
Champion International Corp.,
Series 1999, AMT,
6.400% 11/01/24
    4,000,000       4,212,040    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
International Paper Co.  
Series 2007 A,
4.150% 03/01/14
    3,600,000       3,580,632    
Forest Products & Paper Total     7,792,672    
Other Industrial Development Bonds – 0.5%  
NC Mecklenberg County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority  
Fluor Corp.,
Series 1993,
5.250% 12/01/09
    1,005,000       1,005,884    
Other Industrial Development Bonds Total     1,005,884    
Industrials Total     8,798,556    
Other – 22.5%  
Other – 1.3%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Government
Development Bank
 
Series 2006 B:
5.000% 12/01/12
    2,000,000       2,110,000    
5.000% 12/01/15     260,000       278,522    
Other Total     2,388,522    
Refunded/Escrowed (b) – 20.1%  
NC Appalachian State University  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: FGIC,
Pre-refunded 05/01/13,
5.125% 05/01/18
    1,000,000       1,076,420    
NC Brunswick County  
Series 2000,
Insured: FSA,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10,
5.500% 06/01/20
    1,000,000       1,064,380    
NC Charlotte  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10,
5.500% 06/01/12
    1,000,000       1,064,380    
Water & Sewer System,  
Series 1999,
Pre-refunded 06/01/09,
5.375% 06/01/19
    2,545,000       2,661,332    
NC Durham Water & Sewer Utility System  
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 06/01/11,
5.250% 06/01/16
    1,000,000       1,069,910    
NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency  
Series 1986 A,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.000% 01/01/17
    2,165,000       2,348,354    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 1988 A,
Pre-refunded 01/01/22,
 
6.000% 01/01/26     1,000,000       1,214,910    
NC Greensboro City  
Series 1998 A,
Pre-refunded 06/01/08,
5.000% 06/01/18
    1,000,000       1,025,320    
NC Iredell County Public Facilities Corp.  
Series 2000,
Insured: AMBAC,
Pre-refunded 06/01/10,
5.125% 06/01/18
    2,180,000       2,296,085    
NC Johnson County  
Series 2000,
Insured: FGIC,
Pre-refunded 03/01/10:
5.500% 03/01/12
    1,305,000       1,383,731    
5.500% 03/01/15     1,925,000       2,058,460    
5.500% 03/01/16     2,700,000       2,887,191    
NC Medical Care Commission  
Pitt County Memorial Hospital,
Series 1998 B,
Pre-refunded 12/01/08:
4.750% 12/01/28
    1,000,000       1,026,700    
5.000% 12/01/18     1,000,000       1,030,710    
NC Orange County  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 04/01/10:
5.300% 04/01/17
    1,000,000       1,063,580    
5.300% 04/01/18     3,445,000       3,664,033    
NC Pitt County  
Series 2000 B,
Insured: FSA,
Pre-refunded 04/01/10:
5.500% 04/01/25
    1,000,000       1,060,260    
5.750% 04/01/16     1,390,000       1,483,547    
NC Randolph County  
Series 2000,
Insured: FSA,
Pre-refunded 06/01/09:
5.500% 06/01/14
    1,115,000       1,168,855    
5.500% 06/01/15     1,000,000       1,048,300    
5.750% 06/01/22     1,350,000       1,422,184    
NC Wake County  
Series 1993,
Insured: MBIA,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.125% 10/01/26
    3,065,000       3,363,041    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     36,481,683    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Tobacco – 1.1%  
NJ Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2007 1A,  
4.250% 06/01/12     2,000,000       2,000,820    
Tobacco Total     2,000,820    
Other Total     40,871,025    
Tax-Backed – 42.9%  
Local Appropriated – 15.9%  
NC Burke County  
Series 2006 B,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 04/01/18
    1,425,000       1,532,730    
NC Cabarrus County  
Series 2001,
5.500% 04/01/13
    2,000,000       2,161,880    
Series 2007,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 02/01/13
    400,000       424,892    
NC Catawba County  
Series 2004,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 06/01/14
    1,500,000       1,635,300    
NC Chapel Hill  
Series 2005,
5.250% 06/01/21
    1,360,000       1,461,701    
NC Chatham County  
Series 2006,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 06/01/20
    1,065,000       1,145,173    
NC Concord  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,490,000       1,563,144    
NC Dare County  
Series 2005,  
Insured: FGIC  
5.000% 06/01/20     3,005,000       3,188,846    
NC Gaston County  
Series 2005,  
Insured: MBIA  
5.000% 12/01/15     1,350,000       1,459,512    
NC Greenville  
Series 2004,  
Insured: AMBAC  
5.250% 06/01/22     2,180,000       2,337,047    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Henderson County  
Series 2006 A,  
Insured: AMBAC  
5.000% 06/01/16     1,060,000       1,149,284    
NC Nash County  
Series 2004,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 06/01/17
    1,900,000       2,051,829    
NC Randolph County  
Series 2003,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 06/01/14
    2,395,000       2,570,649    
Series 2004,
Insured: FSA:
5.000% 06/01/14
    1,640,000       1,760,278    
5.000% 06/01/15     1,000,000       1,077,940    
5.000% 06/01/18     1,000,000       1,074,170    
NC Sampson County  
Series 2006,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 06/01/16
    1,000,000       1,082,620    
NC Wilmington  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,005,000       1,082,415    
Local Appropriated Total     28,759,410    
Local General Obligations – 15.1%  
NC Cabarrus County  
Series 2006:
5.000% 03/01/15
    1,000,000       1,084,010    
5.000% 03/01/16     1,000,000       1,089,800    
NC Charlotte  
Series 2002 C:
5.000% 07/01/20
    1,570,000       1,665,770    
5.000% 07/01/22     1,265,000       1,329,211    
NC Craven County  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 05/01/19
    1,000,000       1,066,600    
NC Cumberland County  
Series 1998,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 03/01/17
    1,000,000       1,031,140    
NC Forsyth County  
Series 2003 B,
4.750% 03/01/22
    1,945,000       2,013,892    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
NC Gaston County  
Series 2002,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 06/01/20
    1,500,000       1,618,605    
NC High Point  
Series 2002,
Insured: MBIA
4.500% 06/01/14
    1,275,000       1,330,743    
NC Iredell County  
Series 2006,
5.000% 02/01/19
    2,420,000       2,605,783    
NC Mecklenburg County  
Series 1993,
6.000% 04/01/11
    1,000,000       1,088,720    
Series 2001 A:
5.000% 04/01/16
    1,170,000       1,243,605    
5.000% 04/01/17     2,000,000       2,125,820    
NC New Hanover County  
Series 2001:
4.600% 06/01/14
    1,750,000       1,832,093    
5.000% 06/01/17     2,000,000       2,129,020    
NC Orange County  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 04/01/22
    2,000,000       2,142,140    
NC Wilmington  
Series 1997 A,
Insured: FGIC:
5.000% 04/01/11
    1,000,000       1,020,990    
5.000% 04/01/13     1,000,000       1,020,990    
Local General Obligations Total     27,438,932    
Special Non-Property Tax – 4.9%  
NC Charlotte Storm Water Fee  
Series 2002,
5.250% 06/01/15
    1,315,000       1,417,057    
Series 2006,
5.000% 06/01/17
    1,120,000       1,217,037    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway &
Transportation Authority
 
Series 2003 AA,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 07/01/18
    3,500,000       3,999,065    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure
Financing Authority
 
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/22
    2,000,000       2,322,480    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     8,955,639    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
State Appropriated – 1.1%  
NC Infrastructure Finance Corp.  
Series 2004,
5.250% 11/01/15
    1,800,000       1,963,494    
State Appropriated Total     1,963,494    
State General Obligations – 5.9%  
NC State  
Series 2001 A,
4.750% 03/01/14
    5,000,000       5,258,500    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority  
Series 2002 F,
Insured: CIFG
5.250% 07/01/23
    2,000,000       2,270,800    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,139,530    
Series 2002,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/13
    1,900,000       2,092,584    
State General Obligations Total     10,761,414    
Tax-Backed Total     77,878,889    
Transportation – 0.6%  
Airports – 0.6%  
NC Charlotte  
Series 1999 B, AMT,
Insured: MBIA
6.000% 07/01/24
    1,000,000       1,051,640    
Airports Total     1,051,640    
Transportation Total     1,051,640    
Utilities – 7.8%  
Joint Power Authority – 1.8%  
NC Eastern Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2005,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 01/01/20
    3,000,000       3,267,510    
Joint Power Authority Total     3,267,510    
Municipal Electric – 1.7%  
NC Greenville Utilities Commission  
Series 2000 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 09/01/19
    1,000,000       1,042,150    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority  
Series 1995 Y,
Insured: MBIA
7.000% 07/01/07
    1,000,000       1,008,230    
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
5.000% 10/01/07
    1,000,000       1,003,590    
Municipal Electric Total     3,053,970    
Water & Sewer – 4.3%  
NC Charlotte  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 07/01/19
    1,385,000       1,495,038    
NC Greensboro City  
Series 1998 A,
5.500% 06/01/08
    1,305,000       1,333,071    
Series 2006,
5.250% 06/01/17
    2,000,000       2,228,680    
NC Raleigh  
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 03/01/16
    1,500,000       1,633,515    
NC Union County  
Series 2003,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 06/01/16
    1,045,000       1,106,383    
Water & Sewer Total     7,796,687    
Utilities Total     14,118,167    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $174,686,216)
    179,874,105    
Investment Company – 1.2%  
    Shares      
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (c)
    2,131,319       2,131,319    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $2,131,319)
    2,131,319    
Total Investments – 100.2%
(Cost of $176,817,535) (d)
    182,005,424    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.2)%     (331,545 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 181,673,879    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(b)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(c)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $176,606,780.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
CIFG   CIFG Assurance North America, Inc.  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
XLCA   XL Capital Assurance, Inc.  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     42.9    
Other     22.5    
Health Care     9.2    
Utilities     7.8    
Education     5.9    
Housing     5.3    
Industrials     4.8    
Transportation     0.6    
      99.0    
Investment Company     1.2    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     (0.2 )  
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Investment PortfolioColumbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds – 97.6%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 7.4%  
Education – 7.4%  
IL Educational Facilities Authority  
Depaul University,
Series 2003 C,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 09/01/18
    8,650,000       8,785,891    
SC Educational Facilities Authority  
Wofford College,
Series 2007 A,
5.000% 04/01/36
    1,000,000       1,044,840    
SC Florence Darlington Commissions for
Technical Education
 
Series 2005 A,
Insurer: MBIA:
5.000% 03/01/18
    1,725,000       1,849,511    
5.000% 03/01/20     1,905,000       2,030,216    
Education Total     13,710,458    
Education Total     13,710,458    
Health Care – 12.8%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.6%  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Series 2007:
5.000% 04/01/15 (a)
    525,000       548,483    
5.000% 04/01/16 (a)     600,000       627,792    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     1,176,275    
Hospitals – 12.2%  
SC Charleston County Hospital Facility  
Care Alliance Health Services,
Series 1999 A,
Insured: FSA:
5.000% 08/15/12
    1,000,000       1,035,650    
5.125% 08/15/15     6,370,000       6,893,359    
SC Horry County Hospital Facilities Revenue  
Series 1998,
Insured: AMBAC:
4.750% 07/01/10
    1,100,000       1,125,553    
4.875% 07/01/11     1,200,000       1,228,944    
SC Jobs Economic Development Authority  
Anderson Area Medical Center,
Series 1999,
Insured: FSA
5.300% 02/01/14
    4,375,000       4,523,838    
Georgetown Memorial Hospital,
Series 2001,
Insured: RAD
5.250% 02/01/21
    1,250,000       1,306,500    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Lexington County Health Services  
Lexington Medical Center,
Series 2003,
5.500% 11/01/23
    2,000,000       2,118,660    
Lexmed, Inc.,
Series 1997,
Insured: FSA
5.125% 11/01/21
    3,000,000       3,106,200    
SC Spartanburg County Health Services  
Series 1997 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.125% 04/15/17
    1,000,000       1,010,880    
Hospitals Total     22,349,584    
Health Care Total     23,525,859    
Industrials – 3.1%  
Forest Products & Paper – 3.1%  
SC Georgetown County Environmental Control  
International Paper Co.,
Series 1997 A, AMT,
5.700% 10/01/21
    500,000       512,805    
SC Georgetown County Pollution Control  
International Paper Co.,
Series 1999 A,
5.125% 02/01/12
    5,000,000       5,203,550    
Forest Products & Paper Total     5,716,355    
Industrials Total     5,716,355    
Other – 11.2%  
Other – 0.1%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Government
Development Bank
 
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 12/01/15
    260,000       278,522    
Other Total     278,522    
Refunded/Escrowed (b) – 9.0%  
SC Berkeley County Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 01/03/13,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 06/01/19
    845,000       915,642    
SC Charleston County Hospital Facility  
Series 1992,
Escrowed to Maturity,
Insured: MBIA
6.000% 10/01/09
    770,000       771,440    
SC Georgetown County School District  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 03/01/11,
5.250% 03/01/19
    1,000,000       1,056,790    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Palmetto Health Alliance,
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 12/12/10,
7.125% 12/15/15
    5,500,000       6,230,455    
SC Lexington Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 1997,
Pre-refunded 10/01/14,
Insured: RAD
5.450% 04/01/19
    2,000,000       2,088,780    
SC Medical University Hospital Facilities Revenue  
Series 1999,
Escrowed to Maturity,
5.500% 07/01/09
    1,575,000       1,637,024    
SC Transportation Infrastructure Bank  
Series 2001 B,
Insured: AMBAC,
Pre-refunded 10/01/11,
5.250% 10/01/17
    3,670,000       3,900,806    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     16,600,937    
Tobacco – 2.1%  
SC Tobacco Settlement Management Authority  
San Diego County Tobacco,
Series 2001 B,
6.375% 05/15/28
    3,500,000       3,781,295    
Tobacco Total     3,781,295    
Other Total     20,660,754    
Resource Recovery – 2.3%  
Resource Recovery – 2.3%  
SC Charleston County Resources Recovery  
Foster Wheeler Charleston,
Series 1997, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
5.250% 01/01/10
    4,000,000       4,152,120    
Resource Recovery Total     4,152,120    
Resource Recovery Total     4,152,120    
Tax-Backed – 31.8%  
Local Appropriated – 16.9%  
SC Berkeley County School District  
Series 2006:
5.000% 12/01/21
    2,000,000       2,100,000    
5.000% 12/01/22     3,545,000       3,716,543    
SC Charleston County Certificates of Participation  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
5.125% 06/01/17
    2,470,000       2,662,240    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Charleston Educational Excellence Financing Corp.  
Series 2005,
5.250% 12/01/26
    3,000,000       3,204,270    
Series 2006,
5.000% 12/01/19
    2,000,000       2,122,860    
SC Dorchester County School District No. 002  
Series 2004,
5.250% 12/01/29
    1,000,000       1,056,760    
Series 2006,
5.000% 12/01/30
    1,000,000       1,045,180    
SC Greenville County School District I  
Series 2003,
5.250% 12/01/16
    4,625,000       4,958,000    
Series 2006:
5.000% 12/01/15
    3,290,000       3,539,349    
Insured: FSA
5.000% 12/01/15
    500,000       540,560    
SC Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.  
Series 2006,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 08/01/14
    1,600,000       1,722,688    
SC Newberry Investing in Educational School District  
Series 2005,
5.250% 12/01/15
    1,265,000       1,354,726    
SC Scago Educational Facilities Corp. for
Colleton School District
 
Series 2006:
5.000% 12/01/14
    1,325,000       1,416,399    
Insured: FSA
5.000% 12/01/11
    1,500,000       1,580,220    
Local Appropriated Total     31,019,795    
Local General Obligations – 10.7%  
IL Chicago  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 01/01/14
    655,000       700,673    
SC Anderson County School District No. 004  
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 03/01/19
    1,115,000       1,220,234    
SC Berkeley County School District  
Series 2006,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/15/18 SCH
    3,000,000       3,285,480    
SC Dorchester County Transportation  
Series 2006 A,
Insurer: XLCA
5.000% 05/01/15
    1,000,000       1,085,230    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
SC Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 12/01/16
    1,825,000       1,975,836    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 12/01/17
    1,960,000       2,123,209    
SC Richland County School District No. 001  
Series 2001 A,
5.250% 03/01/19
    3,570,000       3,798,516    
SC Spartanburg County School District No. 007  
Series 2001:
4.125% 03/01/13
    3,240,000       3,312,511    
5.000% 03/01/18     2,000,000       2,177,420    
Local General Obligations     19,679,109    
Special Non-Property Tax – 3.6%  
IL Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.750% 06/15/23
    2,000,000       2,188,120    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure
Financing Authority
 
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/22
    2,505,000       2,908,906    
SC Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.  
Series 2002,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 12/01/16
    1,440,000       1,548,562    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     6,645,588    
State General Obligations – 0.6%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,139,530    
State General Obligations Total     1,139,530    
Tax-Backed Total     58,484,022    
Transportation – 3.6%  
Transportation – 3.6%  
SC Transportation Infrastructure Bank  
Series 2004 A,
Insured: AMBAC
5.000% 10/01/16
    1,985,000       2,119,920    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 10/01/20
    4,000,000       4,504,360    
Transportation Total     6,624,280    
Transportation Total     6,624,280    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Utilities – 25.4%  
Investor Owned – 2.0%  
SC Jobs-Economic Development Authority  
Electric & Gas Co.,
Series 2002, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
4.200% 11/01/12
    3,615,000       3,676,672    
Investor Owned Total     3,676,672    
Joint Power Authority – 6.4%  
SC Public Service Authority  
Series 1999 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.625% 01/01/13
    2,000,000       2,117,840    
Series 2001 A,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 01/01/18
    1,615,000       1,727,178    
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FSA
5.500% 01/01/17
    1,480,000       1,607,887    
Series 2002 D,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/01/18
    2,000,000       2,116,500    
Series 2006 C,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/01/15
    1,000,000       1,080,570    
WA Energy Northwest Electric Revenue  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 07/01/17
    3,000,000       3,234,660    
Joint Power Authority Total     11,884,635    
Municipal Electric – 4.6%  
SC Rock Hill Utility System Revenue  
Series 2003 A,
Insured: FSA:
5.250% 01/01/13
    2,350,000       2,534,522    
5.375% 01/01/19     1,500,000       1,617,750    
SC Winnsboro Utility Revenue  
Series 1999,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 08/15/13
    1,020,000       1,107,801    
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
6.000% 10/01/16
    3,000,000       3,175,260    
Municipal Electric Total     8,435,333    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Water & Sewer – 12.4%  
SC Berkeley County Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2003,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 06/01/19
    155,000       166,896    
SC Camden Public Utility Revenue  
Series 1997,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 03/01/17
    50,000       51,068    
SC Columbia Water & Sewer Systems  
Series 1993,
5.500% 02/01/09
    7,000,000       7,236,390    
SC Greenville Waterworks Revenue  
Series 2002,
5.250% 02/01/14
    1,555,000       1,658,625    
SC Mount Pleasant Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2002,
Insured: FGIC:
5.250% 12/01/16
    1,980,000       2,129,272    
5.250% 12/01/18     1,270,000       1,362,393    
SC North Charleston Water & Sewer District  
Series 2002,
Insured: FSA
5.500% 07/01/17
    3,040,000       3,302,686    
SC Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority  
Series 2005 B,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 03/01/16
    6,250,000       6,903,563    
Water & Sewer Total     22,810,893    
Utilities Total     46,807,533    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $174,731,520)
    179,681,381    

 

Investment Company – 2.1%

    Shares      
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class
(7 day yield of 3.486%) (c)
    3,867,089       3,867,089    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $3,867,089)
    3,867,089    
Total Investments – 99.7%
(Cost of $178,598,609) (d)
    183,548,470    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.3%     483,304    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 184,031,774    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(b)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(c)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $178,250,269.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  
RAD   Radian Asset Assurance, Inc.  
XLCA   XL Capital Assurance, Inc.  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     31.8    
Utilities     25.4    
Health Care     12.8    
Other     11.2    
Education     7.4    
Transportation     3.6    
Industrials     3.1    
Resource Recovery     2.3    
      97.6    
Investment Company     2.1    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.3    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Investment PortfolioColumbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds – 97.1%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Education – 1.7%%  
Education – 1.7%  
VA Amherst Industrial Development Authority  
Sweet Briar Institute,
Series 2006,
5.000% 09/01/26
    1,000,000       1,047,400    
VA College Building Authority  
Regent University,
Series 2006,
5.000% 06/01/21
    1,100,000       1,151,832    
University of Richmond,  
Series 2002 A,
5.000% 03/01/32
    1,500,000       1,535,490    
Washington & Lee University,  
Series 2006,
5.000% 01/01/15
    610,000       660,423    
VA Roanoke County Industrial Development Authority  
Hollins College,
Series 1998,
5.200% 03/15/17
    1,115,000       1,147,859    
Education Total     5,543,004    
Education Total     5,543,004    
Health Care – 4.7%  
Continuing Care Retirement – 0.9%  
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Greenspring Village, Inc.,
Series 2006 A,
4.750% 10/01/26
    2,000,000       2,019,820    
VA Henrico County Economic Development Authority  
Westminster-Canterbury,
Series 2006,
5.000% 10/01/22
    1,000,000       1,033,620    
Continuing Care Retirement Total     3,053,440    
Hospitals – 3.8%  
AZ University Medical Center Corp. Hospital Revenue  
Series 2004,
5.250% 07/01/14
    1,000,000       1,057,950    
MS Hospital Facilities & Equipment Authority  
Forrest County General Hospital,
Series 2000,
Insured: FSA
5.625% 01/01/20
    1,285,000       1,370,401    
VA Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority  
Inova Health Systems,
Series 1993,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 08/15/19
    1,000,000       1,105,570    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Medical College of Virginia Hospital Authority  
University Health Services,
Series 1998,
Insured: MBIA
4.800% 07/01/11
    1,000,000       1,030,890    
VA Roanoke Industrial Development Authority  
Carilion Health Center,
Series 2002 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 07/01/12
    4,000,000       4,271,640    
VA Stafford County Economic Development
Authority Hospital Facilities
 
Series 2006,
5.250% 06/15/24
    1,000,000       1,055,960    
VA Winchester Industrial Development Authority
Hospital Revenue,
 
Series 2007,
5.000% 01/01/26
    1,250,000       1,320,050    
WI Health & Educational Facilities Authority  
Agnesian Healthcare, Inc.,
Series 2001,
6.000% 07/01/21
    1,000,000       1,061,360    
Hospitals Total     12,273,821    
Health Care Total     15,327,261    
Housing – 2.7%  
Multi-Family – 2.7%  
VA Housing Development Authority  
Series 2000 B, AMT,
5.875% 08/01/15
    2,655,000       2,757,828    
VA Suffolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority  
WindsorFieldstone LP,
Series 2001,
4.850% 07/01/31
    5,730,000       5,930,894    
Multi-Family Total     8,688,722    
Housing Total     8,688,722    
Industrials – 1.5%  
Chemicals – 0.2%  
VA Giles County Industrial Development Authority  
Hoechst Celanese Corp.,
Series 1995, AMT,
5.950% 12/01/25
    550,000       555,539    
Chemicals Total     555,539    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Forest Products & Paper – 1.3%  
AL Mobile Industrial Development Board Pollution
Control Revenue
 
International Paper Co.,
Series 1998 B,
4.750% 04/01/10
    2,250,000       2,284,245    
GA Richmond County Development Authority  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2001 A,
5.150% 03/01/15
    1,450,000       1,522,601    
MS Warren County Environmental Improvement  
International Paper Co.,
Series 2000 A, AMT,
6.700% 08/01/18
    500,000       535,115    
Forest Products & Paper Total     4,341,961    
Industrials Total     4,897,500    
Other – 26.4%  
Other – 4.3%  
PR Commonwealth Government Development Bank  
Series 2006 B,
5.000% 12/01/12
    3,000,000       3,165,000    
5.000% 12/01/14     560,000       597,481    
VA Norfolk Parking Systems Revenue  
Series 2005 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 02/01/21
    5,170,000       5,505,223    
VA Virginia Beach Development Authority  
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 05/01/21
    4,465,000       4,758,395    
Other Total     14,026,099    
Pool/Bond Bank – 7.1%  
AK Municipal Bond Bank Authority  
Series 2003,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 12/01/18
    1,385,000       1,482,130    
VA Resources Authority Airports Revenue  
Series 2001 A,
5.250% 08/01/18
    1,205,000       1,264,129    
VA Resources Authority Clean Water Revenue  
Series 2005:
5.500% 10/01/19
    5,180,000       5,982,848    
5.500% 10/01/21     6,475,000       7,551,534    
VA Resources Authority Infrastructure Revenue  
Pooled Financing Program:
Series 2002 B,
5.000% 11/01/13
    1,175,000       1,260,681    
Series 2003:
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,075,000       1,147,573    
5.000% 11/01/19     1,125,000       1,200,893    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
5.000% 11/01/21     1,185,000       1,262,215    
5.000% 11/01/22     1,100,000       1,163,756    
Series 2005 B,
5.000% 11/01/18
    1,030,000       1,109,629    
Pool/Bond Bank Total     23,425,388    
Refunded/Escrowed (a) – 12.3%  
AZ School Facilities Board  
Series 2002,
Pre-refunded 07/01/12,
5.250% 07/01/14
    2,030,000       2,179,854    
FL Miami-Dade County Health Authority  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: AMBAC
4.375% 08/15/10
    1,195,000       1,220,322    
TX Trinity River Authority Water Revenue  
Series 2003,
Pre-refunded 02/01/13,
Insured: MBIA
5.500% 02/01/14
    2,795,000       3,050,630    
VA Arlington County Industrial Development Authority  
The Nature Conservancy,
Series 1997 A,
Pre-refunded 07/01/07,
5.450% 07/01/27
    1,000,000       1,024,230    
Virginia Hospital Center,
Series 2001,
Pre-refunded 07/01/11,
 
5.500% 07/01/13     1,000,000       1,077,090    
VA Commonwealth Transportation Board Authority  
Series 1997 C:
Pre-refunded 05/15/07,
5.125% 05/15/19
    1,245,000       1,259,591    
Insured: MBIA
Pre-refunded 05/15/07,
5.000% 05/15/13
    3,375,000       3,414,049    
VA Commonwealth Transportation Board  
Series 1997 A,
Pre-refunded 05/15/07,
5.250% 05/15/22
    1,000,000       1,011,880    
VA Fairfax County Water & Sewer Authority  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 04/01/10,
5.625% 04/01/25
    3,000,000       3,195,750    
VA Loudoun County  
Series 2001 C,
Pre-refunded 11/01/11,
5.000% 11/01/14
    510,000       543,135    
VA Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2000 B,
Pre-refunded 01/15/11,
Insured: AMBAC
5.500% 01/15/22
    2,000,000       2,142,820    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Norfolk  
Series 1998,
Pre-refunded 07/01/08,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 07/01/13
    475,000       487,592    
VA Port Authority  
Series 1997, AMT,
Insured: MBIA
5.650% 07/01/17
    1,000,000       1,014,300    
VA Resources Authority Infrastructure Revenue  
Pooled Financing Program,
Series 2000 A,
Pre-refunded 05/01/11,
Insured: MBIA:
5.500% 05/01/21
    1,070,000       1,152,861    
5.500% 05/01/22     1,120,000       1,206,733    
VA Resources Authority Water & Sewer Systems Revenue  
Series 1996 A,
Pre-refunded 04/01/07,
5.500% 04/01/17
    1,020,000       1,040,451    
VA Richmond  
Series 1999 A,
Pre-refunded 01/15/10,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 01/15/19
    2,855,000       2,984,246    
VA Virginia Beach Water & Sewer Revenue  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 08/01/10:
5.250% 08/01/17
    1,790,000       1,880,252    
5.250% 08/01/18     1,935,000       2,032,563    
5.250% 08/01/19     2,035,000       2,137,605    
VA Virginia Beach  
Series 2000,
Pre-refunded 03/01/10,
5.500% 03/01/17
    3,060,000       3,244,885    
WA State  
Series 1997 F,
Pre-refunded 07/01/07,
5.375% 07/01/22
    3,035,000       3,047,656    
Refunded/Escrowed Total     40,348,495    
Tobacco – 2.7%  
VA Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.  
Series 2005:
5.250% 06/01/19
    4,000,000       4,197,360    
5.500% 06/01/26     4,250,000       4,513,415    
Tobacco Total     8,710,775    
Other Total     86,510,757    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Resource Recovery – 2.3%  
Disposal – 1.2%  
VA Arlington County Industrial Development Authority  
Ogden Martin Systems of Union,
Series 1998 B, AMT,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 01/01/10
    1,855,000       1,904,732    
VA Southeastern Public Service Authority  
Series 1993 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.100% 07/01/08
    2,000,000       2,036,560    
Disposal Total     3,941,292    
Resource Recovery – 1.1%  
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Series 1998 A, AMT,
Insured: AMBAC
6.050% 02/01/09
    3,385,000       3,520,840    
Resource Recovery Total     3,520,840    
Resource Recovery Total     7,462,132    
Tax-Backed – 49.9%  
Local Appropriated – 9.1%  
VA Arlington County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2004:
5.000% 08/01/17
    1,205,000       1,295,158    
5.000% 08/01/18     1,205,000       1,287,217    
VA Bedford County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 05/01/15
    1,230,000       1,330,737    
VA Culpepper Industrial Development Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 01/01/21
    2,060,000       2,183,353    
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2003,
5.000% 05/15/15
    6,260,000       6,773,821    
Series 2005 I-A,
5.000% 04/01/19
    1,380,000       1,474,682    
Series 2005,
5.000% 01/15/24
    2,315,000       2,449,455    
VA Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: MBIA:
5.000% 07/01/14
    1,750,000       1,884,225    
5.000% 07/01/15     1,685,000       1,806,505    
5.000% 07/01/16     1,930,000       2,062,881    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA New Kent County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2006,
Insured: FSA:
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,000,000       1,078,300    
5.000% 02/01/21     2,075,000       2,226,537    
VA Prince William County Industrial Development Authority  
Series 1996,
6.000% 02/01/14
    100,000       101,145    
Series 2005,
5.250% 02/01/17
    1,115,000       1,230,982    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: AMBAC:
5.000% 09/01/17
    800,000       865,320    
5.000% 09/01/21     1,625,000       1,739,579    
Local Appropriated Total     29,789,897    
Local General Obligations – 18.7%  
VA Arlington County  
Series 1993,
6.000% 06/01/12
    3,285,000       3,652,033    
Series 2006,
5.000% 08/01/17
    4,000,000       4,376,720    
VA Chesapeake  
Series 1998,
4.650% 08/01/11
    1,000,000       1,031,410    
VA Hampton  
Series 2004,
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,275,000       1,369,299    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.000% 04/01/18
    1,500,000       1,615,695    
VA Leesburg  
Series 2006 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 09/15/17
    1,145,000       1,258,080    
VA Loudoun County  
Series 1998 B,
5.250% 12/01/15
    1,000,000       1,114,010    
Series 2005 A,
5.000% 07/01/14
    4,000,000       4,338,520    
VA Newport News  
Series 2006 B:
5.250% 02/01/18
    3,030,000       3,380,026    
5.250% 02/01/19     2,365,000       2,648,563    
Series 2007 B,
5.250% 07/01/20 (b)
    2,000,000       2,250,700    
VA Norfolk  
Series 1998,
Insured: FGIC:
5.000% 07/01/11
    2,450,000       2,512,818    
5.000% 07/01/13     525,000       538,461    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 07/01/11
    2,000,000       2,127,320    
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 03/01/15
    5,070,000       5,503,130    
VA Portsmouth  
Series 2001 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 06/01/17
    1,030,000       1,051,208    
Series 2003,
Insured: FSA:
5.000% 07/01/17
    4,385,000       4,730,012    
5.000% 07/01/19     2,060,000       2,205,869    
Series 2006 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 07/01/16
    1,000,000       1,093,640    
VA Richmond  
Series 2002,
Insured: FSA
5.250% 07/15/11
    2,150,000       2,289,793    
Series 2005 A,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 07/15/15
    8,840,000       9,633,213    
VA Virginia Beach  
Series 2004 B:
5.000% 05/01/13
    1,305,000       1,396,650    
5.000% 05/01/17     1,000,000       1,093,850    
Local General Obligations Total     61,211,020    
Special Non-Property Tax – 7.2%  
IL Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority  
Series 2002 B,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 06/15/11
    4,500,000       4,772,880    
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Infrastructure
Financing Authority
 
Series 2005 C,
Insured: FGIC:
5.500% 07/01/19
    5,000,000       5,736,250    
5.500% 07/01/22     5,000,000       5,806,200    
VA Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority  
Series 2005,
Insured: MBIA:
5.000% 06/15/18
    3,800,000       4,064,822    
5.000% 06/15/25     3,000,000       3,171,390    
Special Non-Property Tax Total     23,551,542    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Special Property Tax – 0.9%  
VA Fairfax County Economic Development Authority  
Series 2004,
Insured: MBIA
5.000% 04/01/24
    2,865,000       3,024,151    
Special Property Tax Total     3,024,151    
State Appropriated – 13.1%  
VA Biotechnology Research Park Authority  
Series 2001,
5.125% 09/01/16
    1,100,000       1,158,289    
VA College Building Authority  
Series 2002 A,
5.000% 02/01/15
    1,270,000       1,338,402    
Series 2004 A,
5.000% 02/01/17
    3,650,000       3,906,777    
Series 2006 A:
5.000% 09/01/13
    2,000,000       2,147,300    
5.000% 09/01/14     2,925,000       3,163,154    
VA Port Authority  
Series 2003, AMT,
Insured: MBIA:
5.125% 07/01/14
    1,360,000       1,459,117    
5.125% 07/01/15     1,430,000       1,528,484    
5.250% 07/01/17     1,585,000       1,695,934    
VA Public Building Authority  
Series 2002 A,
5.000% 08/01/14
    2,790,000       2,958,488    
Series 2005 C:
5.000% 08/01/14
    3,900,000       4,209,426    
5.000% 08/01/18     1,000,000       1,075,380    
Series 2006 A,
5.000% 08/01/15
    6,775,000       7,365,035    
VA Public School Financing Authority  
Series 1998 A,
4.875% 08/01/14
    1,445,000       1,479,868    
Series 2004 C,
5.000% 08/01/16
    8,425,000       9,197,741    
State Appropriated Total     42,683,395    
State General Obligations – 0.9%  
PR Commonwealth of Puerto Rico  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: FGIC
5.500% 07/01/17
    2,000,000       2,279,060    
VA State  
Series 2004 B,
5.000% 06/01/15
    725,000       783,935    
State General Obligations Total     3,062,995    
Tax-Backed Total     163,323,000    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Transportation – 1.3%  
Air Transportation – 0.6%  
TN Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority  
FedEx Corp.,
Series 2001,
5.000% 09/01/09
    2,000,000       2,034,080    
Air Transportation Total     2,034,080    
Airports – 0.3%  
DC Metropolitan Airport Authority  
Series 1998 B, AMT,
Insured: MBIA
5.250% 10/01/10
    1,000,000       1,030,360    
Airports Total     1,030,360    
Toll Facilities – 0.4%  
VA Richmond Metropolitan Authority  
Series 1998,
Insured: FGIC
5.250% 07/15/17
    1,000,000       1,089,680    
Toll Facilities Total     1,089,680    
Transportation Total     4,154,120    
Utilities – 6.6%  
Investor Owned – 0.6%  
KS Burlington  
Kansas City Power & Light,
Series 1998 K,
4.750% 09/01/15
    2,000,000       2,005,460    
Investor Owned Total     2,005,460    
Joint Power Authority – 0.3%  
WA Energy Northwest Electric  
Series 2002 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.750% 07/01/18
    1,000,000       1,092,000    
Joint Power Authority Total     1,092,000    
Municipal Electric – 0.7%  
TX Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency  
Series 2002,
6.000% 10/01/16
    2,000,000       2,116,840    
Municipal Electric Total     2,116,840    
Water & Sewer – 5.0%  
VA Fairfax County Water Authority  
Series 1992,
6.000% 04/01/22
    3,000,000       3,060,180    
Series 2005 B,
5.250% 04/01/19
    1,835,000       2,063,145    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, March 31, 2007

Municipal Bonds (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
VA Norfolk  
Series 1995,
Insured: MBIA
5.700% 11/01/10
    2,000,000       2,022,900    
VA Resources Authority  
Series 1998:
5.000% 05/01/18
    2,970,000       3,036,944    
5.000% 05/01/22     2,000,000       2,040,780    
VA Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority  
Series 1995 A,
Insured: MBIA
5.150% 07/01/20
    1,295,000       1,438,499    
Series 2005,
Insured: FSA
5.000% 07/01/21
    2,640,000       2,814,874    
Water & Sewer Total     16,477,322    
Utilities Total     21,691,622    
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost of $312,246,406)
    317,598,118    

 

Investment Company – 2.7%

    Shares      
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves,
Capital Class (7 day yield of
3.486%) (c)
    8,941,227       8,941,227    
Total Investment Company
(Cost of $8,941,227)
    8,941,227    
Total Investments – 99.8%
(Cost of $321,187,633)(d)
    326,539,345    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.2%     570,369    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 327,109,714    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The Fund has been informed that each issuer has placed direct obligations of the U.S. Government in an irrevocable trust, solely for the payment of principal and interest.

(b)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(c)  Money market mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $320,904,732.

Acronym   Name  
AMBAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.  
AMT   Alternative Minimum Tax  
FGIC   Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.  
FSA   Financial Security Assurance, Inc.  
MBIA   MBIA Insurance Corp.  

 

At March 31, 2007, the composition of the Fund by revenue source is as follows:

Holdings by Revenue Source (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Tax-Backed     49.9    
Other     26.4    
Utilities     6.6    
Health Care     4.7    
Housing     2.7    
Resource Recovery     2.3    
Education     1.7    
Industrials     1.5    
Transportation     1.3    
      97.1    
Investment Company     2.7    
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net     0.2    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesMunicipal Bond Funds
March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at identified cost     425,229,755       139,902,028       113,284,735       159,622,823    
Affiliated investments, at identified cost     2,397,000       2,483,871       889,313       7,292,309    
Total investments, at identified cost     427,626,755       142,385,899       114,174,048       166,915,132    
Unaffiliated investments, at value     425,585,738       142,211,491       116,579,014       164,069,925    
Affiliated investments, at value     2,397,000       2,483,871       889,313       7,292,309    
Total investments, at value     427,982,738       144,695,362       117,468,327       171,362,234    
Cash     572       375       716       63    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     15,443,220                      
Fund shares sold     1,896,011       205,751       1,527,119       61,409    
Interest     5,295,897       1,754,064       1,598,485       2,279,082    
Dividends     19,261       10,732       3,988       19,171    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Advisor           8,359             4,164    
Other assets           600                
Total assets     450,637,699       146,675,243       120,598,635       173,726,123    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Expense reimbursement due to Investment Advisor     45,296             5,922          
Investments purchased     13,198,181                      
Investments purchased on delayed delivery basis     5,041,962       1,891,643             1,028,120    
Fund shares redeemed     216,316       2,610       71,174       202,031    
Distributions     1,094,982       413,087       345,968       473,921    
Investment advisory fee     111,953       48,886       40,817       58,632    
Administration fee     46,378       12,258       9,595       15,574    
Transfer agent fee     6,783       1,125       1,604       2,957    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     13,835       8,754       7,786       9,140    
Trustees' fees     74,563       50,460       90,465       98,973    
Distribution and service fees     22,790       3,759       6,841       10,834    
Custody fee     4,310       1,550       1,366       2,336    
Chief compliance officer fees and expenses     2,699       1,714       1,629       1,807    
Other liabilities     82,910       62,174       63,879       72,148    
Total liabilities     19,962,958       2,498,020       647,046       1,976,473    
Net Assets     430,674,741       144,177,223       119,951,589       171,749,650    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     438,428,856       141,984,098       117,598,179       169,786,088    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     87,301       (13,627 )     229,335       200,427    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (8,197,399 )     (102,711 )     (1,170,204 )     (2,683,967 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     355,983       2,309,463       3,294,279       4,447,102    
Net Assets     430,674,741       144,177,223       119,951,589       171,749,650    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at identified cost     174,686,216       174,731,520       312,246,406    
Affiliated investments, at identified cost     2,131,319       3,867,089       8,941,227    
Total investments, at identified cost     176,817,535       178,598,609       321,187,633    
Unaffiliated investments, at value     179,874,105       179,681,381       317,598,118    
Affiliated investments, at value     2,131,319       3,867,089       8,941,227    
Total investments, at value     182,005,424       183,548,470       326,539,345    
Cash     435       671       661    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold                    
Fund shares sold     176,440       138,646       60,965    
Interest     2,737,267       2,308,543       4,088,757    
Dividends     12,899       12,646       18,856    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Advisor     14,818       21,581       44,619    
Other assets                 568    
Total assets     184,947,283       186,030,557       330,753,771    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Expense reimbursement due to Investment Advisor                    
Investments purchased                    
Investments purchased on delayed delivery basis     2,081,450       1,176,275       2,265,920    
Fund shares redeemed     400,631       20,899       140,472    
Distributions     525,523       532,312       891,097    
Investment advisory fee     62,188       63,034       111,418    
Administration fee     16,776       17,046       33,377    
Transfer agent fee     3,246       4,000       3,303    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     9,543       8,921       12,442    
Trustees' fees     97,107       92,723       97,635    
Distribution and service fees     10,522       11,880       14,453    
Custody fee     2,239       1,721       2,000    
Chief compliance officer fees and expenses     1,842       1,846       2,331    
Other liabilities     62,337       68,126       69,609    
Total liabilities     3,273,404       1,998,783       3,644,057    
Net Assets     181,673,879       184,031,774       327,109,714    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     175,733,139       177,638,963       321,115,123    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     779,268       1,152,134       827,359    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (26,417 )     290,816       (184,480 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     5,187,889       4,949,861       5,351,712    
Net Assets     181,673,879       184,031,774       327,109,714    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesMunicipal Bond Funds
March 31, 2007 (continued)

    Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 32,855,081     $ 9,107,599     $ 15,574,357     $ 24,729,914    
Shares outstanding     3,229,525       946,048       1,477,015       2,326,133    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.17     $ 9.63     $ 10.54     $ 10.63    
Maximum sales charge     1.00 %     3.25 %     3.25 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 10.27     $ 9.95     $ 10.89     $ 10.99    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 739,431     $ 874,077     $ 1,959,716     $ 4,158,727    
Shares outstanding     72,683       90,895       185,752       391,015    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.17     $ 9.62     $ 10.55     $ 10.64    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 16,548,651     $ 1,274,117     $ 1,876,732     $ 1,766,762    
Shares outstanding     1,626,688       132,336       177,957       166,193    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.17     $ 9.63     $ 10.55     $ 10.63    
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 380,531,578     $ 132,921,430     $ 100,540,784     $ 141,094,247    
Shares outstanding     37,409,038       13,832,722       9,534,705       13,269,814    
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.17     $ 9.61     $ 10.54     $ 10.63    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $100,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 18,705,408     $ 17,442,865     $ 48,923,554    
Shares outstanding     1,801,299       1,698,154       4,558,301    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 10.38     $ 10.27     $ 10.73    
Maximum sales charge     3.25 %     3.25 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 10.73     $ 10.61     $ 11.09    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 3,776,384     $ 2,866,117     $ 3,118,998    
Shares outstanding     363,735       278,972       290,557    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.38     $ 10.27     $ 10.73    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 3,759,949     $ 6,323,656     $ 1,339,593    
Shares outstanding     362,088       615,312       124,833    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 10.38     $ 10.28     $ 10.73    
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 155,432,138     $ 157,399,136     $ 273,727,569    
Shares outstanding     14,974,481       15,320,235       25,506,670    
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share   $ 10.38     $ 10.27     $ 10.73    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of OperationsMunicipal Bond Funds
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Short Term
Municipal
Bond Fund
  California
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Georgia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Maryland
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Investment Income  
Interest     17,317,332       5,626,777       5,535,393       7,908,998    
Dividends from affiliates     310,444       127,051       91,366       121,203    
Total Investment Income     17,627,776       5,753,828       5,626,759       8,030,201    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     1,463,600       551,247       490,581       704,827    
Administration fee     607,744       132,092       111,632       183,938    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     6,030       7,702       17,080       42,615    
Class C     151,629       9,714       15,039       13,910    
Service fee:  
Class A     103,435       19,380       41,286       62,813    
Class B     2,010       2,567       5,693       14,205    
Class C     50,543       3,238       5,013       4,636    
Transfer agent fee     34,939       6,323       11,127       16,666    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     140,144       84,745       79,627       90,846    
Trustees' fee     31,876       34,714       30,243       18,775    
Custody fee     28,229       13,260       11,890       14,618    
Chief compliance officer expenses     8,662       5,476       5,298       5,811    
Other expenses     207,078       131,050       125,011       139,185    
Total Operating Expenses     2,835,919       1,001,508       949,520       1,312,845    
Interest expense     822                   160    
Total Expenses     2,836,741       1,001,508       949,520       1,313,005    
Expenses waived/reimbursed by Investment Advisor     (554,470 )     (269,630 )     (251,480 )     (292,639 )  
Custody earnings credit     (4,668 )     (218 )     (702 )     (729 )  
Net Expenses     2,277,603       731,660       697,338       1,019,637    
Net Investment Income     15,350,173       5,022,168       4,929,421       7,010,564    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     (2,595,153 )     (106,960 )     394,628       (198,230 )  
Futures contracts           31,571                
Net realized gain (loss)     (2,595,153 )     (75,389 )     394,628       (198,230 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation on investments     4,045,123       2,040,903       3,101       1,304,132    
Net Gain (Loss)     1,449,970       1,965,514       397,729       1,105,902    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     16,800,143       6,987,682       5,327,150       8,116,466    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    ($)   ($)   ($)  
    North Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  South Carolina
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
  Virginia
Intermediate
Municipal
Bond Fund
 
Investment Income  
Interest     7,766,160       8,441,982       13,766,179    
Dividends from affiliates     117,371       56,451       121,477    
Total Investment Income     7,883,531       8,498,433       13,887,656    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     693,633       753,208       1,292,017    
Administration fee     180,158       200,268       382,108    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     30,165       26,361       28,212    
Class C     34,616       50,232       10,785    
Service fee:  
Class A     46,009       43,877       127,423    
Class B     10,055       8,787       9,404    
Class C     11,539       16,744       3,595    
Transfer agent fee     19,312       20,067       28,839    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     90,971       91,715       118,506    
Trustees' fee     34,506       31,478       31,155    
Custody fee     14,472       13,062       13,222    
Chief compliance officer expenses     5,826       5,934       7,266    
Other expenses     134,249       142,738       174,647    
Total Operating Expenses     1,305,511       1,404,471       2,227,179    
Interest expense           319       309    
Total Expenses     1,305,511       1,404,790       2,227,488    
Expenses waived/reimbursed by Investment Advisor     (305,301 )     (316,287 )     (429,520 )  
Custody earnings credit     (1,017 )     (505 )     (2,956 )  
Net Expenses     999,193       1,087,998       1,795,012    
Net Investment Income     6,884,338       7,410,435       12,092,644    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     454,190       914,243       347,609    
Futures contracts                 (49,767 )  
Net realized gain (loss)     454,190       914,243       297,842    
Net change in net unrealized appreciation on investments     278,717       383,575       3,031,065    
Net Gain (Loss)     732,907       1,297,818       3,328,907    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     7,617,245       8,708,253       15,421,551    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsMunicipal Bond Funds

    Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     15,350,173       20,685,034       5,022,168       4,420,921       4,929,421       5,297,612       7,010,564       7,274,758    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
and futures contracts
    (2,595,153 )     (2,872,795 )     (75,389 )     374,206       394,628       501,402       (198,230 )     (26,399 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments and
futures contracts
    4,045,123       (2,020,166 )     2,040,903       (1,622,505 )     3,101       (2,256,234 )     1,304,132       (3,876,202 )  
Net increase resulting from operations     16,800,143       15,792,073       6,987,682       3,172,622       5,327,150       3,542,780       8,116,466       3,372,157    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (1,218,652 )     (1,682,927 )     (265,166 )     (175,908 )     (634,308 )     (716,031 )     (957,155 )     (1,070,334 )  
Class B     (17,711 )     (18,583 )     (27,429 )     (32,521 )     (70,349 )     (131,801 )     (174,008 )     (300,080 )  
Class C     (444,318 )     (460,043 )     (34,638 )     (57,129 )     (61,968 )     (87,775 )     (56,726 )     (70,913 )  
Class Z     (13,669,413 )     (18,522,319 )     (4,694,935 )     (4,155,569 )     (4,162,796 )     (4,361,634 )     (5,822,675 )     (5,773,574 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A                       (28,536 )                          
Class B                       (6,587 )                          
Class C                       (11,910 )                          
Class Z                       (597,993 )                          
Total Distributions Declared to
Shareholders
    (15,350,094 )     (20,683,872 )     (5,022,168 )     (5,066,153 )     (4,929,421 )     (5,297,241 )     (7,010,564 )     (7,214,901 )  
Share Transactions  
Class A  
Subscriptions     4,110,072       13,186,760       4,701,281       4,577,435       1,490,712       4,829,166       3,044,033       5,467,648    
Distributions reinvested     875,604       1,274,636       168,276       99,431       429,768       392,294       773,796       730,929    
Redemptions     (24,263,686 )     (50,639,557 )     (3,004,380 )     (2,869,090 )     (4,300,382 )     (8,457,763 )     (8,108,533 )     (7,111,043 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (19,278,010 )     (36,178,161 )     1,865,177       1,807,776       (2,379,902 )     (3,236,303 )     (4,290,704 )     (912,466 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions                 129,595       561,868       141,561       174,817       49,329       130,784    
Distributions reinvested     15,459       15,883       12,554       18,523       59,735       89,507       119,576       197,512    
Redemptions     (182,879 )     (290,695 )     (541,230 )     (464,565 )     (829,744 )     (4,332,050 )     (3,861,009 )     (5,458,155 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (167,420 )     (274,812 )     (399,081 )     115,826       (628,448 )     (4,067,726 )     (3,692,104 )     (5,129,859 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     615,012       2,054,637       117       112,888       238,000       664,297       6,371       17,114    
Distributions reinvested     258,426       265,753       12,073       31,742       29,539       55,016       46,151       58,299    
Redemptions     (7,237,515 )     (11,425,405 )     (95,947 )     (1,580,358 )     (584,524 )     (1,749,701 )     (275,996 )     (678,319 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (6,364,077 )     (9,105,015 )     (83,757 )     (1,435,728 )     (316,985 )     (1,030,388 )     (223,474 )     (602,906 )  

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
 
Operations  
Net investment income     6,884,338       7,196,789       7,410,435       8,041,733       12,092,644       12,538,838    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments
and futures contracts
    454,190       919,253       914,243       1,229,252       297,842       1,696,018    
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments and
futures contracts
    278,717       (3,621,830 )     383,575       (3,764,696 )     3,031,065       (7,324,371 )  
Net increase resulting from operations     7,617,245       4,494,212       8,708,253       5,506,289       15,421,551       6,910,485    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (699,129 )     (769,402 )     (661,285 )     (828,740 )     (1,809,970 )     (1,789,837 )  
Class B     (122,608 )     (273,340 )     (105,982 )     (183,878 )     (105,356 )     (235,971 )  
Class C     (140,808 )     (148,514 )     (202,019 )     (242,272 )     (40,227 )     (44,982 )  
Class Z     (5,921,793 )     (6,004,387 )     (6,441,149 )     (6,786,843 )     (10,137,092 )     (10,406,174 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A     (99,850 )           (78,293 )     (145,221 )     (218,595 )     (58,720 )  
Class B     (21,355 )           (15,062 )     (36,412 )     (16,617 )     (5,093 )  
Class C     (26,005 )           (30,412 )     (52,413 )     (6,015 )     (1,658 )  
Class Z     (791,581 )           (723,990 )     (1,143,800 )     (1,133,712 )     (305,001 )  
Total Distributions Declared to
Shareholders
    (7,823,129 )     (7,195,643 )     (8,258,192 )     (9,419,579 )     (13,467,584 )     (12,847,436 )  
Share Transactions  
Class A  
Subscriptions     2,212,162       9,196,236       1,400,639       5,164,918       2,154,951       12,845,322    
Distributions reinvested     568,331       517,177       471,264       619,874       1,421,892       1,221,536    
Redemptions     (3,203,773 )     (9,284,734 )     (3,308,273 )     (9,807,668 )     (8,009,387 )     (8,492,965 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (423,280 )     428,679       (1,436,370 )     (4,022,876 )     (4,432,544 )     5,573,893    
Class B  
Subscriptions     10,099       181,214       234,183       56,224       48,757       158,413    
Distributions reinvested     93,674       181,597       77,933       148,121       74,076       144,636    
Redemptions     (800,670 )     (9,245,581 )     (1,589,049 )     (4,178,468 )     (1,387,982 )     (9,472,760 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (696,897 )     (8,882,770 )     (1,276,933 )     (3,974,123 )     (1,265,149 )     (9,169,711 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     460,455       1,710,810       633,778       1,119,625       153,069       125,352    
Distributions reinvested     25,349       21,228       109,190       118,674       33,051       33,859    
Redemptions     (1,374,325 )     (1,033,699 )     (1,489,569 )     (1,959,657 )     (306,978 )     (544,326 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (888,521 )     698,339       (746,601 )     (721,358 )     (120,858 )     (385,115 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsMunicipal Bond Funds (continued)

    Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Maryland Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 ($)
 
Class Z  
Subscriptions     65,182,894       119,944,496       32,654,376       37,454,303       18,409,945       11,873,460       15,922,883       21,740,553    
Distributions reinvested     288,143       417,701       67,514       389,995       39,415       18,283       103,557       117,420    
Redemptions     (215,962,151 )     (427,206,835 )     (23,921,634 )     (30,329,003 )     (20,511,445 )     (22,844,661 )     (24,409,370 )     (23,936,988 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (150,491,114 )     (306,844,638 )     8,800,256       7,515,295       (2,062,085 )     (10,952,918 )     (8,382,930 )     (2,079,015 )  
Net Increase (Decrease) from
Share Transactions
    (176,300,621 )     (352,402,626 )     10,182,595       8,003,169       (5,387,420 )     (19,287,335 )     (16,589,212 )     (8,724,246 )  
Total Increase (Decrease) in
Net Assets
    (174,850,572 )     (357,294,425 )     12,148,109       6,109,638       (4,989,691 )     (21,041,796 )     (15,483,310 )     (12,566,990 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of year     605,525,313       962,819,738       132,029,114       125,919,476       124,941,280       145,983,076       187,232,960       199,799,950    
End of year     430,674,741       605,525,313       144,177,223       132,029,114       119,951,589       124,941,280       171,749,650       187,232,960    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net
investment income at the end of period
    87,301       96,478       (13,627 )     (13,626 )     229,335       230,397       200,427       216,499    
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     405,014       1,294,273       489,572       475,575       141,080       450,801       287,072       505,634    
Issued for distributions reinvested     86,217       125,096       17,546       10,323       40,786       36,784       72,891       68,023    
Redemptions     (2,389,424 )     (4,968,816 )     (314,352 )     (296,245 )     (409,338 )     (791,704 )     (766,752 )     (660,829 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (1,898,193 )     (3,549,447 )     192,766       189,653       (227,472 )     (304,119 )     (406,789 )     (87,172 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions                 13,619       58,612       13,423       16,423       4,639       12,182    
Issued for distributions reinvested     1,522       1,559       1,311       1,923       5,667       8,364       11,272       18,338    
Redemptions     (18,003 )     (28,525 )     (56,798 )     (48,621 )     (78,740 )     (403,993 )     (365,143 )     (506,850 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (16,481 )     (26,966 )     (41,868 )     11,914       (59,650 )     (379,206 )     (349,232 )     (476,330 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     60,568       201,475       12       11,612       22,540       62,197       599       1,578    
Issued for distributions reinvested     25,443       26,085       1,260       3,290       2,804       5,150       4,348       5,423    
Redemptions     (712,311 )     (1,120,831 )     (10,132 )     (164,104 )     (55,650 )     (164,230 )     (26,073 )     (63,419 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (626,300 )     (893,271 )     (8,860 )     (149,202 )     (30,306 )     (96,883 )     (21,126 )     (56,418 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     6,414,748       11,768,767       3,415,279       3,901,835       1,745,169       1,115,993       1,500,846       2,026,134    
Issued for distributions reinvested     28,369       40,989       7,036       40,618       3,739       1,714       9,755       10,899    
Redemptions     (21,278,738 )     (41,932,392 )     (2,506,068 )     (3,151,436 )     (1,944,310 )     (2,140,404 )     (2,298,255 )     (2,231,432 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (14,835,621 )     (30,122,636 )     916,247       791,017       (195,402 )     (1,022,697 )     (787,654 )     (194,399 )  

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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    North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)($)
 
Class Z  
Subscriptions     37,527,961       24,064,197       24,105,098       22,321,797       48,530,283       56,859,412    
Distributions reinvested     517,470       123,863       240,407       221,414       175,285       96,609    
Redemptions     (21,294,036 )     (33,704,631 )     (27,374,508 )     (37,725,516 )     (42,886,356 )     (67,806,464 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     16,751,395       (9,516,571 )     (3,029,003 )     (15,182,305 )     5,819,212       (10,850,443 )  
Net Increase (Decrease) from
Share Transactions
    14,742,697       (17,272,323 )     (6,488,907 )     (23,900,662 )     661       (14,831,376 )  
Total Increase (Decrease) in
Net Assets
    14,536,813       (19,973,754 )     (6,038,846 )     (27,813,952 )     1,954,628       (20,768,327 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of year     167,137,066       187,110,820       190,070,620       217,884,572       325,155,086       345,923,413    
End of year     181,673,879       167,137,066       184,031,774       190,070,620       327,109,714       325,155,086    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net
investment income at the end of period
    779,268       840,297       1,152,134       1,165,160       827,359       916,833    
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     212,865       868,078       136,299       490,594       201,409       1,178,490    
Issued for distributions reinvested     54,690       48,997       45,870       59,310       132,786       112,644    
Redemptions     (308,620 )     (881,440 )     (323,573 )     (937,769 )     (749,123 )     (781,481 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (41,065 )     35,635       (141,404 )     (387,865 )     (414,928 )     509,653    
Class B  
Subscriptions     969       17,114       22,725       5,387       4,581       14,577    
Issued for distributions reinvested     9,016       17,140       7,587       14,138       6,924       13,276    
Redemptions     (77,080 )     (872,972 )     (154,627 )     (397,000 )     (129,569 )     (867,861 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (67,095 )     (838,718 )     (124,315 )     (377,475 )     (118,064 )     (840,008 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     44,395       161,393       61,724       106,305       14,290       11,561    
Issued for distributions reinvested     2,439       2,009       10,617       11,363       3,087       3,120    
Redemptions     (132,014 )     (98,344 )     (145,459 )     (188,150 )     (28,462 )     (50,075 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     (85,180 )     65,058       (73,118 )     (70,482 )     (11,085 )     (35,394 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     3,611,328       2,280,616       2,347,476       2,140,855       4,535,153       5,242,351    
Issued for distributions reinvested     49,899       11,761       23,387       21,209       16,395       8,929    
Redemptions     (2,048,095 )     (3,193,132 )     (2,659,338 )     (3,607,849 )     (4,009,896 )     (6,256,586 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     1,613,132       (900,755 )     (288,475 )     (1,445,785 )     541,652       (1,005,306 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
81




Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40     $ 10.13    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.30       0.22       0.22       0.20       0.23    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.03       (0.04 )     (0.21 )     0.02       0.27    
Total from Investment Operations     0.33       0.18       0.01       0.22       0.50    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.30 )     (0.25 )     (0.22 )     (0.20 )     (0.23 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40    
Total return (c)(d)     3.30 %     1.80 %     0.07 %     2.09 %     5.00 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.65 %(e)     0.65 %(e)     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Interest expense (f)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.65 %(e)     0.65 %(e)     0.65 %     0.65 %     0.65 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.11 %     0.08 %     0.15 %     0.18 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income     2.95 %(e)     2.47 %(e)     2.10 %     1.87 %     2.21 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     98 %     13 %     17 %     20 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 32,855     $ 52,003     $ 88,601     $ 181,802     $ 210,556    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
82



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40     $ 10.13    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.22       0.16       0.14       0.12       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.03       (0.05 )     (0.21 )     0.02       0.27    
Total from Investment Operations     0.25       0.11       (0.07 )     0.14       0.43    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.22 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.12 )     (0.16 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40    
Total return (c)(d)     2.54 %     1.04 %     (0.68 )%     1.33 %     4.22 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Interest expense (f)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.11 %     0.08 %     0.15 %     0.18 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income     2.20 %(e)     1.72 %(e)     1.35 %     1.12 %     1.46 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     98 %     13 %     17 %     20 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 739     $ 904     $ 1,186     $ 1,356     $ 1,771    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
83



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40     $ 10.13    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.22       0.16       0.14       0.12       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.03       (0.05 )     (0.21 )     0.02       0.28    
Total from Investment Operations     0.25       0.11       (0.07 )     0.14       0.43    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.22 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.12 )     (0.16 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40    
Total return (c)(d)     2.53 %     1.04 %     (0.68 )%     1.33 %     4.21 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Interest expense (f)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %(e)     1.40 %     1.40 %     1.40 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.11 %     0.08 %     0.15 %     0.18 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income     2.20 %(e)     1.72 %(e)     1.34 %     1.12 %     1.46 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     98 %     13 %     17 %     20 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 16,549     $ 22,848     $ 32,123     $ 56,551     $ 82,563    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
84



Financial HighlightsColumbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40     $ 10.13    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.32       0.25       0.24       0.22       0.26    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.04       (0.04 )     (0.21 )     0.02       0.27    
Total from Investment Operations     0.36       0.21       0.03       0.24       0.53    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.28 )     (0.24 )     (0.22 )     (0.26 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.17     $ 10.14     $ 10.21     $ 10.42     $ 10.40    
Total return (c)(d)     3.56 %     2.05 %     0.31 %     2.34 %     5.27 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Interest expense (f)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %(e)     0.40 %     0.40 %     0.40 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.11 %     0.08 %     0.15 %     0.18 %     0.19 %  
Net investment income     3.20 %(e)     2.72 %(e)     2.35 %     2.12 %     2.46 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     98 %     13 %     17 %     20 %     11 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 380,532     $ 529,770     $ 840,910     $ 1,009,036     $ 773,148    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
85



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003 (b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.49     $ 9.63     $ 10.01     $ 10.02     $ 10.00    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.33       0.31       0.30       0.32       0.18    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.14       (0.08 )     (0.27 )     0.05       0.09    
Total from Investment Operations     0.47       0.23       0.03       0.37       0.27    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.18 )  
From net realized gains           (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.06 )     (0.07 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.33 )     (0.37 )     (0.41 )     (0.38 )     (0.25 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.63     $ 9.49     $ 9.63     $ 10.01     $ 10.02    
Total return (d)(e)     5.00 %     2.37 %     0.34 %     3.72 %     1.42 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %(h)  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %(g)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %(h)  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.20 %     0.18 %     0.28 %     0.24 %     0.27 %(h)  
Net investment income     3.41 %(g)     3.30 %(g)     3.10 %     3.15 %     3.36 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %     35 %     26 %     12 %     19 %(f)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 9,108     $ 7,145     $ 5,427     $ 10,151     $ 7,884    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  The Fund's Class A shares commenced operations on September 9, 2002.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
86



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003(b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.48     $ 9.62     $ 10.00     $ 10.01     $ 10.00    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.26       0.24       0.23       0.24       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.14       (0.08 )     (0.27 )     0.05       0.08    
Total from Investment Operations     0.40       0.16       (0.04 )     0.29       0.23    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.26 )     (0.25 )     (0.23 )     (0.24 )     (0.15 )  
From net realized gains           (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.06 )     (0.07 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )     (0.22 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.62     $ 9.48     $ 9.62     $ 10.00     $ 10.01    
Total return (d)(e)     4.22 %     1.61 %     (0.41 )%     2.95 %     1.91 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %(h)  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %(h)  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.20 %     0.18 %     0.28 %     0.24 %     0.27 %(h)  
Net investment income     2.67 %(g)     2.55 %(g)     2.33 %     2.40 %     2.61 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %     35 %     26 %     12 %     19 %(f)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 874     $ 1,258     $ 1,163     $ 1,281     $ 945    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  The Fund's Class B shares commenced operations on August 29, 2002.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
87



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003(b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.49     $ 9.63     $ 10.01     $ 10.02     $ 10.00    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.26       0.25       0.23       0.24       0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.14       (0.09 )     (0.27 )     0.05       0.09    
Total from Investment Operations     0.40       0.16       (0.04 )     0.29       0.23    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.26 )     (0.25 )     (0.23 )     (0.24 )     (0.14 )  
From net realized gains           (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.06 )     (0.07 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.26 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )     (0.21 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.63     $ 9.49     $ 9.63     $ 10.01     $ 10.02    
Total return (d)(e)     4.22 %     1.61 %     (0.40 )%     2.95 %     0.96 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %(h)  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %(g)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %(h)  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.20 %     0.18 %     0.28 %     0.24 %     0.27 %(h)  
Net investment income     2.67 %(g)     2.55 %(g)     2.33 %     2.40 %     2.61 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %     35 %     26 %     12 %     19 %(f)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,274     $ 1,339     $ 2,797     $ 4,075     $ 3,017    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  The Fund's Class C shares commenced operations on September 11, 2002.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
88



Financial HighlightsColumbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003(b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.47     $ 9.61     $ 9.99     $ 10.00     $ 10.00    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.35       0.34       0.33       0.34       0.22    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.14       (0.09 )     (0.27 )     0.05       0.07    
Total from Investment Operations     0.49       0.25       0.06       0.39       0.29    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.35 )     (0.34 )     (0.33 )     (0.34 )     (0.22 )  
From net realized gains           (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.06 )     (0.07 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.35 )     (0.39 )     (0.44 )     (0.40 )     (0.29 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 9.61     $ 9.47     $ 9.61     $ 9.99     $ 10.00    
Total return (d)(e)     5.27 %     2.63 %     0.59 %     3.99 %     2.94 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %(h)  
Interest expense           %(i)     %(i)     %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(g)     0.50       0.50       0.50 %(h)  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.20 %     0.18 %     0.28 %     0.24 %     0.27 %(h)  
Net investment income     3.67 %(g)     3.55 %(g)     3.32 %     3.40 %     3.61 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     13 %     35 %     26 %     12 %     19 %(f)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 132,921     $ 122,286     $ 116,533     $ 128,957     $ 124,009    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  The Fund's Class Z shares commenced operations on August 19, 2002.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
89



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92     $ 10.69    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.40       0.40       0.41       0.42       0.46    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.03       (0.15 )     (0.32 )     0.06       0.23    
Total from Investment Operations     0.43       0.25       0.09       0.48       0.69    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.46 )  
From net realized gains                                
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.40 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.46 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.54     $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92    
Total return (c)(d)     4.20 %     2.38 %     0.80 %     4.47 %     6.54 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense           %(f)     %(f)     %(f)     %(f)  
Net expenses     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.21 %     0.19 %     0.25 %     0.23 %     0.23 %  
Net investment income     3.84 %(e)     3.79 %(e)     3.76 %     3.83 %     4.22 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     26 %     12 %     8 %     11 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 15,574     $ 17,913     $ 21,415     $ 21,887     $ 18,979    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
90



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.52     $ 10.67     $ 10.99     $ 10.92     $ 10.69    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.33       0.32       0.32       0.34       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.03       (0.15 )     (0.32 )     0.07       0.22    
Total from Investment Operations     0.36       0.17             0.41       0.61    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                                
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.52     $ 10.67     $ 10.99     $ 10.92    
Total return (c)(d)     3.43 %     1.62 %     0.05 %     3.79 %     5.76 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense           %(f)     %(f)     %(f)     %(f)  
Net expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.21 %     0.19 %     0.25 %     0.23 %     0.23 %  
Net investment income     3.09 %(e)     3.04 %(e)     3.01 %     3.08 %     3.47 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     26 %     12 %     8 %     11 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,960     $ 2,581     $ 6,662     $ 7,462     $ 9,135    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
91



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92     $ 10.69    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.33       0.32       0.33       0.34       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.04       (0.15 )     (0.33 )     0.06       0.24    
Total from Investment Operations     0.37       0.17             0.40       0.61    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                                
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.33 )     (0.32 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.38 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.55     $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92    
Total return (c)(d)     3.52 %     1.62 %     0.05 %     3.69 %     5.74 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense           %(f)     %(f)     %(f)     %(f)  
Net expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.21 %     0.19 %     0.25 %     0.23 %     0.23 %  
Net investment income     3.09 %(e)     3.04 %(e)     3.01 %     3.08 %     3.47 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     26 %     12 %     8 %     11 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,877     $ 2,189     $ 3,254     $ 4,769     $ 5,190    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
92



Financial HighlightsColumbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92     $ 10.69    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.43       0.43       0.43       0.45       0.49    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.03       (0.15 )     (0.32 )     0.06       0.23    
Total from Investment Operations     0.46       0.28       0.11       0.51       0.72    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.43 )     (0.43 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     (0.49 )  
From net realized gains                                
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.43 )     (0.43 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     (0.49 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.54     $ 10.51     $ 10.66     $ 10.98     $ 10.92    
Total return (c)(d)     4.46 %     2.63 %     1.05 %     4.73 %     6.81 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense           %(f)     %(f)     %(f)     %(f)  
Net expenses     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.21 %     0.19 %     0.25 %     0.23 %     0.23 %  
Net investment income     4.09 %(e)     4.04 %(e)     4.01 %     4.08 %     4.47 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     26 %     12 %     8 %     11 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 100,541     $ 102,259     $ 114,652     $ 133,207     $ 150,797    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
93



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.22     $ 11.22     $ 10.84    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.40       0.39       0.39       0.41       0.44    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.06       (0.22 )     (0.44 )     (c)     0.38    
Total from Investment Operations     0.46       0.17       (0.05 )     0.41       0.82    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.40 )     (0.38 )     (0.39 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.22     $ 11.22    
Total return (d)(e)     4.46 %     1.59 %     (0.43 )%     3.70 %     7.69 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.16 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.81 %(f)     3.59 %(f)     3.54 %     3.64 %     3.97 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     20 %     24 %     2 %     19 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 24,730     $ 28,877     $ 30,400     $ 34,458     $ 32,174    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
94



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22     $ 10.84    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.33       0.30       0.31       0.33       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.06       (0.21 )     (0.45 )     (c)     0.37    
Total from Investment Operations     0.39       0.09       (0.14 )     0.33       0.74    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.64     $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22    
Total return (d)(e)     3.78 %     0.83 %     (1.26 )%     3.02 %     6.89 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.16 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.07 %(f)     2.84 %(f)     2.79 %     2.89 %     3.22 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     20 %     24 %     2 %     19 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 4,159     $ 7,825     $ 13,119     $ 17,955     $ 20,565    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
95



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22     $ 10.84    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.32       0.30       0.31       0.33       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.06       (0.21 )     (0.45 )     (c)     0.38    
Total from Investment Operations     0.38       0.09       (0.14 )     0.33       0.74    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.32 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22    
Total return (d)(e)     3.68 %     0.83 %     (1.26 )%     3.02 %     6.88 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.16 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.06 %(f)     2.84 %(f)     2.79 %     2.89 %     3.22 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     20 %     24 %     2 %     19 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,767     $ 1,979     $ 2,628     $ 2,825     $ 2,776    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
96



Financial HighlightsColumbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22     $ 10.84    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.43       0.41       0.41       0.45       0.47    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.06       (0.21 )     (0.44 )     (c)     0.38    
Total from Investment Operations     0.49       0.20       (0.03 )     0.45       0.85    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.43 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.44 )     (0.47 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.63     $ 10.57     $ 10.78     $ 11.23     $ 11.22    
Total return (d)(e)     4.72 %     1.84 %     (0.27 )%     4.05 %     7.95 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.16 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     4.06 %(f)     3.84 %(f)     3.79 %     3.89 %     4.22 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     20 %     24 %     2 %     19 %     15 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 141,094     $ 148,553     $ 153,653     $ 188,400     $ 192,668    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
97



Financial HighlightsNorth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.40     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85     $ 10.44    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.40       0.41       0.41       0.41       0.44    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.03       (0.16 )     (0.31 )     0.02       0.41    
Total from Investment Operations     0.43       0.25       0.10       0.43       0.85    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.39 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                          
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.45 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )     (0.41 )     (0.44 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.38     $ 10.40     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85    
Total return (c)(d)     4.23 %     2.37 %     0.93 %     4.03 %     8.21 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense                 %(f)     %(f)        
Net expenses     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %(e)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.18 %     0.17 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.80 %(e)     3.89 %(e)     3.83 %     3.77 %     4.05 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     17 %     16 %     6 %     20 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 18,705     $ 19,155     $ 19,082     $ 25,608     $ 23,677    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
98



Financial HighlightsNorth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.39     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85     $ 10.43    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.32       0.33       0.33       0.33       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.04       (0.17 )     (0.31 )     0.02       0.42    
Total from Investment Operations     0.36       0.16       0.02       0.35       0.78    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                          
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.37 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.38     $ 10.39     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85    
Total return (c)(d)     3.55 %     1.51 %     0.18 %     3.25 %     7.51 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                 %(f)     %(f)        
Net expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.18 %     0.17 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.05 %(e)     3.14 %(e)     3.08 %     3.02 %     3.30 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     17 %     16 %     6 %     20 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 3,776     $ 4,478     $ 13,403     $ 16,228     $ 18,414    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsNorth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.40     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85     $ 10.44    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.32       0.33       0.33       0.33       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.03       (0.16 )     (0.31 )     0.02       0.41    
Total from Investment Operations     0.35       0.17       0.02       0.35       0.77    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                          
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.37 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.33 )     (0.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.38     $ 10.40     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85    
Total return (c)(d)     3.45 %     1.60 %     0.17 %     3.25 %     7.40 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense                 %(f)     %(f)        
Net expenses     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %(e)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.18 %     0.17 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     3.05 %(e)     3.14 %(e)     3.08 %     3.02 %     3.30 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     17 %     16 %     6 %     20 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 3,760     $ 4,650     $ 4,037     $ 1,942     $ 1,585    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsNorth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.39     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85     $ 10.43    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.42       0.43       0.43       0.44       0.46    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.05       (0.16 )     (0.30 )     0.02       0.42    
Total from Investment Operations     0.47       0.27       0.13       0.46       0.88    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.42 )     (0.44 )     (0.44 )     (0.44 )     (0.46 )  
From net realized gains     (0.06 )                          
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.48 )     (0.44 )     (0.44 )     (0.44 )     (0.46 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.38     $ 10.39     $ 10.56     $ 10.87     $ 10.85    
Total return (c)(d)     4.59 %     2.53 %     1.19 %     4.29 %     8.59 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense                 %(f)     %(f)        
Net expenses     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %(e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.18 %     0.17 %     0.23 %     0.22 %     0.22 %  
Net investment income     4.05 %(e)     4.14 %(e)     4.08 %     4.02 %     4.30 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     17 %     16 %     6 %     20 %     9 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 155,432     $ 138,854     $ 150,588     $ 192,537     $ 203,170    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(f)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsSouth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.73     $ 10.50    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.39       0.43       0.41       0.42       0.46    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.06       (0.17 )     (0.29 )     0.14       0.24    
Total from Investment Operations     0.45       0.26       0.12       0.56       0.70    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.38 )     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.47 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.08 )     (c)  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.43 )     (0.47 )     (0.45 )     (0.50 )     (0.47 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.73    
Total return (d)(e)     4.50 %     2.46 %     1.11 %     5.41 %     6.79 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.14 %     0.21 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income     3.77 %(f)     3.78 %(f)     3.80 %     3.94 %     4.39 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %     11 %     9 %     15 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 17,443     $ 18,855     $ 23,303     $ 27,956     $ 29,186    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
102



Financial HighlightsSouth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.73     $ 10.50    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.31       0.34       0.33       0.34       0.40    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.07       (0.16 )     (0.29 )     0.14       0.22    
Total from Investment Operations     0.38       0.18       0.04       0.48       0.62    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.34 )     (0.39 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.08 )     (c)  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.73    
Total return (d)(e)     3.72 %     1.70 %     0.35 %     4.62 %     6.00 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.14 %     0.22 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income     3.02 %(f)     3.03 %(f)     3.06 %     3.19 %     3.64 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %     11 %     9 %     15 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,866     $ 4,135     $ 8,170     $ 10,524     $ 11,892    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
103



Financial HighlightsSouth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.26     $ 10.47     $ 10.80     $ 10.74     $ 10.51    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.31       0.34       0.33       0.34       0.38    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.07       (0.16 )     (0.29 )     0.14       0.24    
Total from Investment Operations     0.38       0.18       0.04       0.48       0.62    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.33 )     (0.34 )     (0.39 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.08 )     (c)  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (0.39 )     (0.37 )     (0.42 )     (0.39 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.28     $ 10.26     $ 10.47     $ 10.80     $ 10.74    
Total return (d)(e)     3.72 %     1.70 %     0.36 %     4.62 %     5.98 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.14 %     0.22 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income     3.02 %(f)     3.03 %(f)     3.06 %     3.19 %     3.64 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %     11 %     9 %     15 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 6,324     $ 7,060     $ 7,944     $ 9,103     $ 9,997    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
104



Financial HighlightsSouth Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.74     $ 10.50    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.41       0.46       0.43       0.45       0.50    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.07       (0.18 )     (0.29 )     0.13       0.24    
Total from Investment Operations     0.48       0.28       0.14       0.58       0.74    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.41 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )     (0.50 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.04 )     (0.08 )     (c)  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.46 )     (0.49 )     (0.47 )     (0.53 )     (0.50 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.27     $ 10.25     $ 10.46     $ 10.79     $ 10.74    
Total return (d)(e)     4.76 %     2.71 %     1.36 %     5.57 %     7.16 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.17 %     0.14 %     0.22 %     0.21 %     0.21 %  
Net investment income     4.01 %(f)     4.03 %(f)     4.05 %     4.19 %     4.64 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     15 %     11 %     9 %     15 %     24 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 157,399     $ 160,021     $ 178,468     $ 220,249     $ 212,300    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
105



Financial HighlightsVirginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18     $ 10.79    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.38       0.38       0.40       0.43       0.46    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.11       (0.18 )     (0.33 )     0.03       0.38    
Total from Investment Operations     0.49       0.20       0.07       0.46       0.84    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.38 )     (0.38 )     (0.40 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (c)        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.43 )     (0.39 )     (0.42 )     (0.43 )     (0.45 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18    
Total return (d)(e)     4.64 %     1.88 %     0.69 %     4.21 %     7.95 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %(f)     0.75 %     0.75 %     0.75 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.13 %     0.12 %     0.19 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Net investment income     3.55 %(f)     3.54 %(f)     3.70 %     3.85 %     4.11 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     22 %     30 %     14 %     17 %     7 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 48,924     $ 53,054     $ 48,476     $ 57,288     $ 57,088    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
106



Financial HighlightsVirginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.22     $ 11.18     $ 10.79    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.30       0.30       0.32       0.35       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.11       (0.18 )     (0.34 )     0.04       0.39    
Total from Investment Operations     0.41       0.12       (0.02 )     0.39       0.76    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (c)        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.35 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.22     $ 11.18    
Total return (d)(e)     3.86 %     1.12 %     (0.15 )%     3.52 %     7.14 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.13 %     0.12 %     0.19 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Net investment income     2.80 %(f)     2.79 %(f)     2.95 %     3.10 %     3.36 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     22 %     30 %     14 %     17 %     7 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 3,119     $ 4,360     $ 13,563     $ 15,907     $ 17,337    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
107



Financial HighlightsVirginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18     $ 10.79    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.30       0.30       0.32       0.35       0.37    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.11       (0.18 )     (0.33 )     0.03       0.39    
Total from Investment Operations     0.41       0.12       (0.01 )     0.38       0.76    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.30 )     (0.30 )     (0.32 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (c)        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.35 )     (0.31 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.37 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18    
Total return (d)(e)     3.86 %     1.12 %     (0.06 )%     3.43 %     7.14 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %(f)     1.50 %     1.50 %     1.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.13 %     0.12 %     0.19 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Net investment income     2.80 %(f)     2.79 %(f)     2.95 %     3.10 %     3.36 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     22 %     30 %     14 %     17 %     7 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,340     $ 1,450     $ 1,860     $ 2,303     $ 1,680    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsVirginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18     $ 10.79    
Income From Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.41       0.44       0.43       0.46       0.48    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.10       (0.21 )     (0.33 )     0.03       0.39    
Total from Investment Operations     0.51       0.23       0.10       0.49       0.87    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.40 )     (0.41 )     (0.43 )     (0.46 )     (0.48 )  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (c)        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.45 )     (0.42 )     (0.45 )     (0.46 )     (0.48 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.67     $ 10.86     $ 11.21     $ 11.18    
Total return (d)(e)     4.90 %     2.13 %     0.94 %     4.47 %     8.21 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Interest expense (g)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %(f)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Waiver/reimbursement     0.13 %     0.12 %     0.19 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Net investment income     3.80 %(f)     3.79 %(f)     3.94 %     4.10 %     4.36 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     22 %     30 %     14 %     17 %     7 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 273,728     $ 266,292     $ 282,024     $ 280,515     $ 287,348    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no intitial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements Municipal Bond Funds, March 31, 2007

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust"), is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Trust (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"):

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
  Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund is a diversified fund. Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund is a non-diversified fund. Each of the remaining Funds operates as a diversified fund.

Investment Goals

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. Each of the Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds seeks high current income exempt from federal income tax and the respective state income tax consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares and each offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable sales charges.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00% for Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund and 3.25% for the Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds, based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares of the Intermediate Municipal Bond Funds are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months of purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Funds' prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Trust's Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation. Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at "fair value",


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such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Funds' financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Futures Contracts

The Funds may invest in futures contracts to seek to enhance return, to hedge some of the risks of its investments in fixed income securities or as a substitute for a position in the underlying asset. The use of futures contracts involves certain risks, which include: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instrument or the underlying securities, or (3) an inaccurate prediction by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), the Funds' investment advisor, of the future direction of interest rates. Any of these risks may involve amounts exceeding the variation margin recorded in the Funds' Statements of Assets and Liabilities at any given time.

Upon entering into a futures contract, each Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Funds recognize a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Funds may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Funds to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. Each Fund holds until settlement date, in a segregated account, cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on debt securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class of a Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against


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certain liabilities that may arise out of actions related to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Funds' capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for market discount reclassification adjustments, distributions reclassifications, redemption based payments treated as dividends paid deduction discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities net operating losses, and expired capital loss carryforwards were identified and reclassified among the components of the Funds' net assets as follows:

    Undistributed /
Overdistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/Loss
  Paid-In Capital  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ (9,256 )   $ 9,257     $ (1 )  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (1 )           1    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (1,062 )     1,062          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (16,072 )     16,073       (1 )  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (61,029 )     43,959       17,070    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (13,026 )     13,027       (1 )  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     (89,473 )     102,775       (13,302 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

    March 31, 2007  
    Tax-Exempt
Income
  Ordinary Income*   Long-term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 15,263,904     $ 86,190     $    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     5,007,701       14,467          
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,925,653       3,769          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     6,920,280       90,284          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     6,872,224       47,714       903,191    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,388,442       21,993       847,757    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     12,181,703       30,086       1,255,795    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.


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    March 31, 2006  
    Tax-Exempt
Income
  Ordinary Income*   Long-term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 20,454,767     $ 229,105     $    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,416,434       18,933       630,786    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     5,195,881       101,360          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,140,985       73,915          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,075,740       119,903          
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     7,873,375       168,358       1,377,846    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     11,849,563       627,401       370,472    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

    Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
  Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation*
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 1,173,223     $     $     $ 365,042    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     374,691                   2,347,378    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     523,971                   3,345,611    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     406,380                   4,715,070    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,094,037                   5,398,644    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,336,106             290,813       5,298,201    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,435,555                   5,634,613    

 

*  The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation are primarily due to discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 1,177,240     $ (812,198 )   $ 365,042    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     2,520,691       (173,313 )     2,347,378    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     3,479,424       (133,813 )     3,345,611    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,742,654       (27,584 )     4,715,070    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     5,594,740       (196,096 )     5,398,644    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     5,326,701       (28,500 )     5,298,201    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     6,016,704       (382,091 )     5,634,613    

 


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The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Expiring in  
    2009   2010   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015  
Columbia Short Term  
Municipal Bond Fund   $ 360,272     $ 14,892     $ 336,127     $ 110,010     $ 1,652,421     $ 1,817,431     $ 3,027,001    
Columbia California Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund                                         115,857    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    156,651       57,952       955,601                            
Columbia Maryland Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund     202,401             480,249             828,332       901,428       271,557    

 

Capital loss carryforwards were utilized or expired during the year ended March 31, 2007 as follows:

Fund   Capital
losses
Utilized/
Expired
 
Columbia Georgia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
  $ 395,690    

 

Under current tax rules, certain currency (and capital) losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the following Funds elected to defer losses occurring between November 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007 under these rules as follows:

    Capital
losses
deferred
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 879,246    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate  
Municipal Bond Fund     26,417    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    184,480    

 

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Funds and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Fund's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the


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Funds. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the following annual rates:

    Fees on Average Net Assets  
    First
$500
Million
  $500 Million
to
$1 Billion
  $1 Billion
to $1.5
Billion
  $1.5 Billion
to $3
Billion
  $3 Billion
to $6
Billion
  Over
$6 Billion
 
All Funds (except Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund)
    0.40 %     0.35 %     0.32 %     0.29 %     0.28 %     0.27 %  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.30 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %  

 

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective investment advisory fee rates for the Funds, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Effective
Rate
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.30 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.40 %  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.40 %  

 

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Fund. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets less the fees payable by the Fund under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Funds. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Funds. Under the State Street Agreements, each Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly. In addition, each Fund pays a monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of each Fund for the month. The aggregate fee during any year shall not exceed $140,000 (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Funds also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimburse Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Fund expenses. In addition, under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimburse Columbia for services related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The fees for these services are included in "Administration fee" on the Statements of Operations.

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under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement and was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Funds also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Funds' portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Funds under these agreements are as follows:

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 101,817    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    59,781    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    58,414    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    64,524    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    63,770    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    65,917    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    80,869    

 

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Funds and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Funds. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Funds and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective transfer agent fee rates for the Funds, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Transfer Agent
Fee Rates
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.01 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.00 *  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.01    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.01    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.01    

 

* Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Funds' shares.


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For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts and net contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") fees as follows:

    Front End
Sales Charge
  Contingent Deferred
Sales Charge
 
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 244     $ 2,994     $     $ 178    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,235             199          
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     1,443       3,300       3,842       1,679    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     292             10,447          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     542             144          
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     263             3,633          
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     4,074       11,988       3,859          

 

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of each Fund and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of each Fund. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse the Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of BOA and the Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets, are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
  0.25%   0.25%  
Class B and Class C
Shareholder Servicing Plans
  0.25%   0.25%  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
  0.75%   0.75%  

 

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia has agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through July 31, 2007 to the extent that total expenses (excluding interest expense and shareholder servicing and distribution fees), as a percentage of the respective Fund's average daily net assets, exceed the following annual rates:

    Annual Rate  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     0.40 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.50 %  
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.50 %  
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.50 %  
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.50 %  
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    0.50 %  
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    0.50 %  

 

There is no guarantee that these expense limitations will continue after July 31, 2007. Columbia is entitled to recover from the Funds any fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Columbia during the three year period following the date of such waiver or reimbursement, to the extent that such recovery would not cause the affected Fund's expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery.


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At March 31, 2007, the amounts potentially recoverable by Columbia pursuant to this arrangement are as follows:

   

Amount of potential recovery
expiring March 31,
 

Total
potential
  Amount
recovered
during
year ended
 
    2010   2009   2008   recovery   3/31/07  
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund   $ 554,470     $ 622,982     $ 1,654,068     $ 2,831,520     $    
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     269,630       223,600       355,379       848,609          
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     251,480       260,729       385,979       898,188          
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     292,639       308,526       491,226       1,092,391          
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     305,301       295,622       473,009       1,073,932          
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     316,287       290,174       492,127       1,098,588          
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     429,520       390,700       650,980       1,471,200          

 

Custody Credits

Each Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations. The Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Funds are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Funds. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Each Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Funds' Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Funds' assets.

Other

Certain Funds have made investments of cash balances in Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves, another portfolio of the Trust, pursuant to an exemptive order received from, and more recently pursuant to a rule adopted by, the Securities and Exchange Commission. The income earned by each Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" on the Statements of Operations. Columbia earned advisory and administration fees on the investments made in the Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves in addition to the advisory fees and administration fees earned by Columbia from the Funds. For the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia earned the following fees related to investments in affiliated funds:

    Advisory Fees
(earned by
Columbia)
  Administration
Fees (earned by
Columbia)
 
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
    $11,136       $5,358    
Columbia California
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    4,589       2,153    
Columbia Georgia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
3,282
     
1,587
   
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
4,412
     
1,945
   
Columbia North Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
4,265
     
1,948
   
Columbia South Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    2,105       887    
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
4,497
     
2,012
   

 


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Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales  
Columbia Short Term  
Municipal Bond Fund   $ 412,551,659     $ 511,184,865    
Columbia California
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    32,270,716       16,916,586    
Columbia Georgia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
30,577,408
     
34,568,899
   
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    34,778,202       56,793,416    
Columbia North
Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
   
42,822,557
     
28,899,542
   
Columbia South
Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    27,509,519       39,449,814    
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
   
69,193,145
     
72,349,489
   

 

Note 6. Shares of Beneficial Interest

As of March 31, 2007, the Funds had shareholders whose shares were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are follows:

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     85.7    
Columbia California Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    91.0    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    79.6    

 

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    80.9    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    82.5    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
    84.5    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
    82.0    

 

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations.


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For the year ended March 31, 2007, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowings existed were as follows:

    Average
Amount
Outstanding*
  Average
Interest
Rate
 
Columbia Short Term
Municipal Bond Fund
  $3,000,000   5.38%  
Columbia Maryland
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
  1,000,000   5.75%  
Columbia South Carolina
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
 
1,000,000
 
5.75%
 
Columbia Virginia
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund
  2,000,000   5.56%  

 

* The average amount outstanding was calculated based on daily balances in the period.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Concentration of Credit Risk

Certain Funds hold investments that are insured by private insurers who guarantee the payment of principal and interest in the event of default or that are supported by a letter of credit. Each of the Funds' insurers is rated Aaa by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's) or rated AAA by Standard & Poor's, except for Radian Asset Assurance, Inc. which is rated Aa3 and AA by Moody's and Standard & Poor's, respectively. At March 31, 2007, investments supported by private insurers that represent greater than 5% of the total investments of the Funds were as follows:

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     10.0    
Ambac Assurance Corp.     7.7    
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     6.2    
MBIA Insurance Corp.     5.7    

 

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
Ambac Assurance Corp.     20.4    
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     16.7    
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     12.5    
MBIA Insurance Corp.     8.7    

 

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
MBIA Insurance Corp.     21.4    
Ambac Assurance Corp.     14.1    
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     9.2    
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     5.3    
Federal National Mortgage Association     5.3    

 

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     13.8    
Ambac Assurance Corp.     6.1    

 

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
MBIA Insurance Corp.     11.1    
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     10.6    
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     9.9    
Ambac Assurance Corp.     9.7    

 

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     25.9    
Ambac Assurance Corp.     15.8    
MBIA Insurance Corp.     12.0    

 


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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

    % of Total
Investments
 
MBIA Insurance Corp.     20.7    
Financial Security Assurance, Inc.     10.2    
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.     6.5    

 

Geographic Focus

A Fund's municipal holdings may include obligations of issuers that rely in whole or in part for payment of interest and principal on state specific revenues, real property taxes, revenues from particular institutions, such as healthcare institutions, or obligations secured by mortgages on real property. Consequently, the impact of changes in state law or regulations or the economic conditions in a particular state should be considered. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Funds to meet their obligations may be affected by economic developments in a specific industry or region.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation: In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.


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On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action—Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company—involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (constituting part of Columbia Funds Series Trust, hereafter referred to as the "Funds") at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, and the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Unaudited Information

Federal Income Tax Information Municipal Bond Funds

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the following percentage of distributions made from net investment income of the Columbia Municipal Bond Funds are exempt for Federal income tax purposes. A portion of the income may also be subject to Federal Alternative Minimum Tax.

Fund   Federal exempt
percentage
 
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund     99.4 %  
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     99.7    
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     99.9    
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     98.7    
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     99.0    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     99.7    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     100.0    

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Funds designate long-term capital gains as follows:

Fund   Total
long-term
capital gain
 
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund   $ 506,036    
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     927,267    
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund     465,953    

 


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Fund Governance

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
 
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Managing Director, E. J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  Retired
Oversees 79.
Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)
 
William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman – Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.
Oversees 79.
Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)
 
Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.
Oversees 79.
Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.
 

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
  President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
  Associate General Counsel, Bank of America, since April 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April 2005.  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
  Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 - December 2006; Vice President – Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.  

 


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) of the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.  
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.  
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Adviser since October 2004: Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April 2002 to October 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.  

 


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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Board"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not "interested persons" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") for the Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as an "Advisory Agreement." The funds identified above are each referred to as a "Fund" and collectively referred to as the "Funds."

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement. The Board's review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds by CMA under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Funds, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration form ("Form ADV") for CMA was made available to the Board, as were CMA's responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Funds and CMA, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer.

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA's compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Funds.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to each of the Funds by CMA.

Fund Performance and Expenses The Board considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for each of the Funds, as relevant. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") to be the most similar to a given Fund (the "Peer Group") and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the "Universe"), as well as to each Fund's benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in each Fund's Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding each Fund's total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for each Fund's Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. For certain Funds, Lipper determined that the composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ form that of expenses to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Board also considered Lipper data that ranked each Fund based on: (i) each Fund's one-year


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performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) each Fund's one-year performance compared to total expenses; (iii) each Fund's three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) each Fund's three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rates combined with the administration fee rates, payable by the Funds to CMA for investment advisory services (the "Advisory Agreement Rates"). In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rates and considered the Advisory Agreement Rates after taking the waivers/caps into account (the "Net Advisory Rates"). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General ("NYAG") to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Board also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses of certain Funds across the fund complex, including in conjunction with certain Fund mergers. The Boards also recognized the possibility that certain Funds would reach breakpoints sooner because of the new assets obtained as a result of a merger. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates with those of the other funds in their respective Peer Groups.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the "Consultant") appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant's role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant's report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for all of the Funds.

Profitability The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, as well as on other relationships between the Funds and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds, whether the Funds have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Fund shareholders, most particularly through breakpoints and fee waiver arrangements.

The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser's economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board's understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA to other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Board concluded that, where the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates were appreciably higher than the range of the fee rates offered to other CMA clients, based on information provided by CMA, the costs associated with managing and operating a registered investment company provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Funds.

Other Benefits to CMA The Board received and considered information regarding any "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationships with the Funds. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA's relationship with the Funds (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA's business as a result of its relationship with the Funds (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).


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The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Funds in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA's methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Funds and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act.

The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Funds receive throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews a report of CMA at each of its quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, Fund performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreement is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH MANAGEMENT FEES ARE NEGOTIATED FOR THE COLUMBIA MUTUAL FUNDS OVERSEEN BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

I. Overview

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. ("CFD")1 agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund ("Fund" and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the "Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Fund's Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund's Board together with the other members of the Fund's Board, referred to as the "Trustees") appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds' Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees...to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees...using...an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of...the Independent Fee Consultant."

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.   The nature and quality of CMA's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.   Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

1  CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. ("CMG"), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds' transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

2  I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.


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5.   Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.   Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.

C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA's costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

1.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

  Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG's costs and profitability.

2.   Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG's fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

  Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") in performing the Trustees' screening procedures.

3.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether...the fund-by-fund screen...should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

  Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

4.   Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

  Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

5.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

  Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

6.   Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic


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assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

  Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG's view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG's analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds' assets increase.

7.   Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

  Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

III. Principal Finding

A. General

1.   Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

2.   In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

3.   The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

4.   Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

5.   Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

6.   The Funds' performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

7.   The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund's performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund's ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

8.   Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

9.   The relationship between the distribution of the rankings for the three fee and expense measures partly reflects the


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use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

10.   The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

11.   Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

12.   Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

13.   The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves' fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

14.   CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

15.   CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

16.   The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

17.   CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds' management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds' management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.


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G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

18.  The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

19.   Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

1.   Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

3.   Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management ("MCM") in as much as CMA is MCM's largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM's other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

4.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

5.   If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

6.   Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

7.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

8.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

9.   Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG's profitability.

Respectfully submitted,
John D. Rea


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Appendix

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

1.  Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

2.  CMG's expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

3.  Information on CMG's organizational structure;

4.  Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

5.  Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

6.  Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

7.  Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

8.  Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

9.  Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting ("NERA") to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.


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Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

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Table of contents

Economic Update     1    
Columbia Asset
Allocation Fund II
    2    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     7    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     12    
Columbia Marsico
Focused Equities Fund
    17    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
    22    
Financial Statements     27    
Investment Portfolios     28    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    41    
Statements of Operations     43    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    46    
Financial Highlights     52    
Notes to Financial Statements     73    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    85    
Unaudited Information     86    
Columbia Funds Master
Investment Trust, LLC
    87    
Investment Portfolios     88    
Financial Statements     101    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    118    
Fund Governance     119    
Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory
Agreements
    122    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent
Fee Consultant
    125    
Columbia Funds     131    
Important Information About
This Report
    133    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

March 31, 2007

Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you'll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a "check-up" every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

•  Gotten married or divorced

•  Added a child to your family

•  Made a significant change in employment

•  Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

•  Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

•  Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It's important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You'll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it's not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Wilson
President, Columbia Funds




Economic UpdateStock Funds

US economic growth advanced at a modest pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. A weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period, with few signs that relief was imminent. Energy prices trended downward, but rose again late in the period, and core inflation moved higher. Yet, many economic indicators remained positive. Job growth, for example, was relatively strong, as the labor markets added an average of 164,000 new jobs each month over the period and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4%. Personal income rose and consumer spending continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace as the period wore on. Against this backdrop, economic growth averaged around 2.2% for the 12-month period.

Between April and June 2006, the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised a key short-term interest rate, the federal funds rate, twice—to 5.25%. But after its June meeting, the Fed turned cautious in the face of slower economic growth and held the federal funds rate steady. Investors reacted favorably to the prospect of stable or lower interest rates and fueled a rally that moved stock prices higher and gave a boost to the bond market as well.

Despite late set-back, stocks moved solidly higher

Stock prices rose at an above-average pace during the 12-month period covered by this report. The S&P 500 Index, a broad measure of common stock performance, rose 11.83%. Large-cap stocks staged a comeback against small- and mid-cap stocks, as measured by their respective Russell indices. Foreign stock markets were even stronger than the US market. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stock market performance in industrialized countries outside the United States and Canada, returned 20.20%, despite a volatile stretch late in the period when the US and many foreign stock markets retreated in response to a sharp decline in the Chinese market and other market-specific factors.

Bonds bounced back

Although bond yields moved higher early in the period, most segments of the US bond market delivered respectable returns, as prices rose and yields declined in reaction to the Fed's mid-year decision to put further short-term rate increases on hold. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note1, a bellwether for the bond market, ended the 12-month period at 4.63%—somewhat lower than where it started. In this environment, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%. High-yield bonds led the US fixed-income markets, reflecting investor confidence about the overall resilience of the economy despite its slower pace of growth. The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index returned 11.45%.

110-year Treasury note used solely as a benchmark for long-term interest rates.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Summary

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007

g  The broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83%. Stock markets outside the United States were even stronger, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.

S&P Index   MSCI Index  
   

 

g  Investment-grade bonds rebounded as yields declined, lifting the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a respectable return. High-yield bonds, as measured by the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index, led the US fixed-income markets.

Lehman
Index
  Merrill
Lynch Index
 
   

 

The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index tracks the performance of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Performance InformationColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.22    
Class B     1.97    
Class C     1.97    
Class Z     0.97    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of 1,000 of the largest US companies, based on market capitalization. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily, price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     19,442       18,326    
Class B     18,206       18,206    
Class C     18,047       18,047    
Class Z     20,024       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   01/18/94   07/15/98   11/11/96   05/21/99  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     10.06       3.71       9.27       4.27       9.28       8.28       10.35    
5-year     5.49       4.24       4.67       4.34       4.68       4.68       5.70    
10-Year     6.87       6.24       6.17       6.17       6.08       6.08       7.19    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Class Z shares commenced operations on May 21, 1999 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to May 21, 1999 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. These Rule 12b-1 fees are not applicable to Class Z shares. The inception date for Class A shares is January 18, 1994.

Class B shares commenced operations on July 15, 1998 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to July 15, 1998 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. If Class B shares Rule 12b-1 fees had been reflected, total returns would have been lower.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,059.89       1,018.70       6.42       6.29       1.25    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,056.00       1,014.96       10.25       10.05       2.00    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,056.10       1,014.96       10.25       10.05       2.00    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,061.28       1,019.95       5.14       5.04       1.00    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     24.00    
Class B     23.81    
Class C     23.79    
Class Z     23.95    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.43    
Class B     0.26    
Class C     0.26    
Class Z     0.49    

 

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 10.06% without sales charge. The Russell 1000 Index returned 11.84% and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%.1 The average return of the fund's peer group, the Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category, was 9.14%.2

Bias for stocks over bonds aided the fund's return

The fund's emphasis on stocks versus bonds was beneficial for fund performance during the period as the US and world stock markets continued to outperform bond markets. Within the equity portion of the portfolio, a high exposure to large cap stocks contributed to the fund's solid return. Materials, energy, consumer discretionary and utilities holdings all posted strong gains. By contrast, exposure to health care detracted from fund performance as traditional value sectors continued to outperform these growth-oriented sectors.

Moderate returns for bonds

In an environment of relatively steady interest rates and moderate inflation, most segments of the US bond market delivered moderate returns for the period, as did the fixed-income portion of the fund. Exposure to investment-grade corporate and mortgage-backed securities aided the fund's performance as these sectors did better than Treasury bonds. High-yield bonds led the fixed-income markets for the period. Within the mortgage-backed securities sector, the fund had more exposure than the index to bonds backed by 15-year mortgages which, while outperforming during the period, did not perform quite as well as bonds backed by 30-year mortgages.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. However, slower housing and manufacturing trends are also likely to be offset by gains in personal, business and government spending. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remain attractive, with stocks generally trading near or just below their historical valuation levels. Large caps may be at a slight valuation advantage to small

1The Russell 1000 Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest US companies and represents approximately 90% of the US equity market. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily, price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The Morningstar information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

caps and growth appears to have a valuation edge over value, given the strong run up the small cap and value segments of the market have experienced over the past several years. We continue to expect international markets to hold their ground, supported by solid economic growth and relatively low interest rates around the world. We expect bonds to remain within a relatively tight trading range as rising global rates compete with attractive domestic yields.

Top 5 equity sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Financials     14.0    
Information technology     9.7    
Health care     7.7    
Consumer discretionary     7.5    
Industrials     6.8    

 

Top 10 equity holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Exxon Mobil     2.4    
Citigroup     1.7    
Microsoft     1.7    
JPMorgan Chase     1.2    
Cisco Systems     1.1    
Pfizer     1.0    
AT&T     1.0    
General Electric     1.0    
American International Group     0.9    
Goldman Sachs Group     0.9    

 

Portfolio structure

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Common stocks     64.8    
Mortgage-backed securities     14.0    
Corporate fixed-income  
bonds & notes     9.1    
Government & agency  
obligations     5.0    
Collateralized mortgage  
obligations     4.2    
Commercial mortgage-backed  
securities     2.8    
Asset-backed securities     0.0 *  
Short-term obligation     0.1    
Other assets & liabilities, net     0.0 *  

 

*Represents less than 0.1%.

The fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +10.06 %  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
   
  +11.84 %  
  Russell 1000 Index    
  +6.59 %  
  Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
   

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 10.06% without sales charge.

g  The fund's benchmarks, the Russell 1000 Index and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 11.84% and 6.59%, respectively. The average return of the fund's peer group, the Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category, was 9.14%.

g  The fund's bias for bonds over stocks aided its return. A high exposure to large cap stocks contributed to the fund's solid performance.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has co-managed the equity portion of the fund since February 2005. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Leonard Aplet has co-managed the fixed-income and money market portions of the fund since February 2005. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Richard Cutts has co-managed the fixed-income and money market portions of the fund since February 2005. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Stocks of mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Investing in high-yield securities (commonly known as "junk" bonds) offers the potential for high current income and attractive total return, but involves certain risks. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect a junk bond issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Rising interest rates tend to lower the value of all bonds.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Growth Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 12/31/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     20,466       19,290    
Class B     19,154       19,154    
Class C     19,174       19,174    
Class R     20,385       n/a    
Class Z     20,831       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   12/31/97   12/31/97   12/31/97   01/23/06   12/31/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     3.53       –2.41       2.83       –2.17       2.77       1.77       3.34       3.83    
5-year     6.56       5.30       5.77       5.45       5.77       5.77       6.47       6.83    
Life     8.05       7.36       7.28       7.28       7.29       7.29       8.01       8.26    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with Rule 12b-1 fees. Class R and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

The returns for Class R shares include the returns of Class A shares prior to January 23, 2006, the date on which Class R shares were initially offered by the fund. If differences in expenses had been reflected, the returns would have been lower, since the newer class of shares is subject to higher Rule 12b-1 fees.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.24    
Class B     1.99    
Class C     1.99    
Class R     1.49    
Class Z     0.99    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the  expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,083.02       1,018.70       6.49       6.29       1.25    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,079.28       1,014.96       10.37       10.05       2.00    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,079.18       1,014.96       10.37       10.05       2.00    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.22       1,017.45       7.79       7.54       1.50    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,084.32       1,019.95       5.20       5.04       1.00    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.53% without sales charge, compared with a return of 11.83% for its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.1 The fund's return was less than the 4.46% average return of its peer group, the Morningstar Large Growth Category.2 Stock selection primarily drove the fund's returns. Weak performance from the fund's health care, homebuilding and home improvement and information technology holdings detracted from returns. Successes in the consumer services industry, diversified financials and other strong individual performers were not enough to offset these disappointments.

Stock selection produced mixed results

Stock selection and an overweight in the health care sector were the largest performance detractors for the fund. Health care services provider, UnitedHealth Group, Inc., lost 5% during the reporting period. As one of the fund's largest holdings, the stock had a significant negative effect on performance. Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biotech and life sciences company, also posted a negative return and was among the fund's weakest performing individual positions, with a negative return of 24% for the period.

The fund's homebuilding and home improvement retailing positions also disappointed, including KB Home, Home Depot, Inc., Lennar Corp. and Lowe's Companies, Inc. All struggled due to a softening housing market, subprime mortgage fears and concerns about retail spending. We sold KB Home, Home Depot and Lennar but held onto Lowe's.

We did well to have less exposure than the index to information technology companies, the weakest performing sector for the period. However, technology produced some of the fund's biggest individual disappointments for the period—QUALCOMM, Inc. and Texas Instruments, Inc., both of which were sold.

We also missed out on an opportunity for positive returns from the energy sector, an area of strong performance for the benchmark. For much of the year, the fund had less exposure than the index to energy. In addition, price declines in Peabody Energy Corp. and Halliburton Co. detracted from performance before we sold them.

Top contributors included consumer services and financial stocks

Stock selection in the consumer services industry was a leading positive contributor to performance. Hotel/casino operators MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. posted strong returns. In addition, stock selection in the diversified financials industry produced one of the fund's strongest individual contributors— Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.—which returned 33% for the period. Elsewhere in the portfolio, strong gains from Comcast Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., General Dynamics Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. also helped the fund's return.

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The Morningstar information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     20.22    
Class B     18.92    
Class C     18.94    
Class R     20.14    
Class Z     20.58    

 

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Consumer discretionary     22.8    
Industrials     16.9    
Financials     16.2    
Health care     12.9    
Information technology     6.4    

 

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     6.7    
Genentech, Inc.     4.0    
Procter & Gamble Co.     3.6    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     3.5    
Comcast Corp.     3.5    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.     3.4    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     2.9    
Toyota Motor Corp.     2.8    
General Dynamics Corp.     2.7    
MGM Mirage     2.7    

 

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     6.7    
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.     1.0    
Lowe's Companies, Inc.     2.3    
MGM Mirage     2.7    
Las Vegas Sands Corp.     2.5    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     1.3    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     3.5    
Comcast Corp.     3.5    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     2.9    
General Dynamics Corp.     2.7    
Toyota Motor Corp.     2.8    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

Looking ahead

At the end of the period, the fund emphasized consumer discretionary, industrials, financials and health care stocks. It had little exposure to utilities. Keep in mind that sector weights are the result of individual stock selection and do not necessarily reflect a view on an individual sector or industry.

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month that period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.53% without sales charge.

g  The fund underperformed its benchmark and peer group, primarily because of stock selection, especially in health care, homebuilding and home improvement and information technology stocks.

g  Stock selection in consumer services and diversified financials aided performance as did a decision to underweight information technology, the weakest performing sector during the period.

Portfolio Management

Thomas F. Marsico has managed the master portfolio since December 1997 and is Chief Executive Officer of Marsico Capital Management, LLC, investment sub-advisor to the master portfolio.

Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) is an SEC-registered advisor and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Marsico is under common control with Columbia Management, but is not part of Columbia Management.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

Source for all statistical data—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

The master portfolio normally invests in a core portfolio of 35-50 stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the master portfolio may be subject to greater risk than a master portfolio that is more fully diversified.

The master portfolio can invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities. International investing involves special risks, including currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +3.53 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +11.83 %  
S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.


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Performance Information Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.03    
Class B     1.78    
Class C     1.78    
Class Z     0.78    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 10/02/98 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Core Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 10/02/98 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,552       14,658    
Class B     14,666       14,666    
Class C     14,671       14,671    
Class Z     15,795       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   08/02/99   08/02/99   08/02/99   10/02/98  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     12.00       5.59       11.12       6.12       11.21       10.21       12.28    
5-year     4.43       3.20       3.62       3.27       3.61       3.61       4.67    
Life     5.34       4.61       4.61       4.61       4.62       4.62       5.53    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Class A, Class B and Class C shares commenced operations on August 2, 1999 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to August 2, 1999 is that of Class Z shares, which do not have any Rule 12b-1 fees or shareholder servicing fees. If Class A, Class B and Class C shares' Rule 12b-1 fees or shareholder servicing fees had been reflected, total returns would have been lower.


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Understanding Your Expenses Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,079.28       1,019.60       5.55       5.39       1.07    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,074.69       1,015.86       9.41       9.15       1.82    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,075.49       1,015.86       9.42       9.15       1.82    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,081.08       1,020.84       4.25       4.13       0.82    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Managers' Report Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     14.86    
Class B     14.39    
Class C     14.39    
Class Z     14.88    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.09    
Class B        
Class C        
Class Z     0.15    

 

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 12.00% without sales charge. The fund outpaced its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 11.83%.1 The fund's return also surpassed the 10.25% average return of its peer group, the Morningstar Large Blend Category.2 The fund's strong performance was primarily due to stock selection, especially in the consumer discretionary, energy, information technology and consumer staples sectors. Continued emphasis on high quality companies with strong management teams, solid balance sheets, sustainable and growing cash flows and resilient business models proved beneficial as investors rewarded such companies during the period.

Holdings in consumer discretionary drove returns

Stock selection was the primary driver behind the fund's return. Holdings in the consumer discretionary sector turned in the best overall performance, with traditional media companies among the biggest winners. News Corp. boosted profits behind a string of hit moves, the continued dominance of American Idol and a newly developed Internet strategy centered around recently acquired MySpace. An asset swap with DirecTV, resulting in a large stock buyback, was an additional factor in the company's success. CBS Corp. exceeded investors' expectations with strategic divestitures and increased free cash flow from advertising revenues.

The fund's emphasis on department stores in the retail sector also helped returns. The realized cost savings from the merger of May Co. into Federated Department Stores, Inc. resulted in a substantial share buyback program. By shuttering some of its combined stores, the merger also helped spur performance of other department stores by reducing capacity in a slow growing segment. Among beneficiaries of this trend were Kohl's Corp., JC Penney Co., Inc. (sold from the portfolio) and TJX Companies (sold from the portfolio).

Energy and information technology holdings aided performance

Energy and information technology holdings also contributed significantly to returns. In the energy sector, Anadarko purchased fund holding Kerr-McGee at a 40% premium, resulting in a big win for the fund. MEMC Electronics Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of materials used in the creation of semiconductor chips and solar energy panels, realized strong pricing power due to industry supply constraints and increased demand for polysilicon. A timely investment in Microsoft Corp. was also a positive, as the company rebounded from a slide caused by its increased spending to fend off Google.

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The Morningstar information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued) Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Individual financial, biotech holdings detracted from returns

Credit quality concerns in the subprime lending sector hurt the stock price of auto lender AmeriCredit, a financials holding. While recent problems in the subprime mortgage market are unrelated, investors indiscriminately punished stocks in both areas. As a result of this development and our ongoing vigilance regarding the credit quality of fund holdings, we subsequently sold the stock.

We also exited a position in PDL BioPharma, a biotech concern that saw its stock drop on concerns about new product prospects as well as information that shed a dim light on expected royalty streams from its patents.

Disciplined, opportunistic approach

As the US economy enters the late innings of an economic expansion, we believe that the markets have reached a tipping point. Despite a benign inflationary picture, low unemployment and a growing global economy, rising concerns about the subprime housing segment and political risks in the Middle East may cause market volatility to increase. With many quality companies available at attractive valuations, we continue to practice a disciplined, fundamentals-based approach to stock selection. We also believe that a volatile stock market can produce opportunities and we are prepared to take advantage of these as they arise.

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.

Top 5 Sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Financials     21.4    
Information technology     14.8    
Health care     11.6    
Consumer discretionary     11.1    
Industrials     10.5    

 

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Citigroup, Inc.     3.1    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     2.7    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     2.6    
Procter & Gamble Co.     2.2    
Chevron Corp.     2.0    
Cisco Systems, Inc.     2.0    
Hewlett-Packard Co.     1.9    
Johnson & Johnson     1.8    
Microsoft Corp.     1.6    
International Business
Machines Corp.
    1.6    

 

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

News Corp.     1.0    
CBS Corp.     0.6    
Federated Department  
Stores, Inc.     1.2    
Kohl's Corp.     1.0    
MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc.
    0.6    
Microsoft Corp.     1.6    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.


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Fund Profile Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +12.00 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +11.83 %  
S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 12.00% without sales charge.

g  The fund outperformed both its benchmark and the average return of its peer group.

g  Stock selection was the primary driver behind the fund's outperformance, led by strong performance from holdings in the consumer discretionary, energy and information technology sectors.

Portfolio Management

Brian Condon has co-managed the master portfolio since July 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Craig Leopold has co-managed the master portfolio since July 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

George Maris has co-managed the master portfolio since December 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Robert McConnaughey has co-managed the master portfolio since July 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Colin Moore has co-managed the master portfolio since July 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Peter Santoro has co-managed the master portfolio since July 2004. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

International investing involves special risks, including currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 12/31/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     22,214       20,937    
Class B     20,802       20,802    
Class C     20,872       20,872    
Class Z     22,632       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/31/97   12/31/97   12/31/97   12/31/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     3.36       –2.59       2.56       –2.44       2.60       1.60       3.59    
5-year     6.70       5.45       5.90       5.58       5.91       5.91       6.96    
Life     9.02       8.32       8.24       8.24       8.28       8.28       9.24    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.27    
Class B     2.02    
Class C     2.02    
Class Z     1.02    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.92       1,018.60       6.60       6.39       1.27    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,078.68       1,014.86       10.47       10.15       2.02    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,079.58       1,014.86       10.47       10.15       2.02    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,084.42       1,019.85       5.30       5.14       1.02    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.36% without sales charge, compared with a return of 11.83% for its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.1 The fund's return was less than the 4.46% average return of its peer group, the Morningstar Large Growth Category.2 Weak performance from the fund's health care, industrials and information technology holdings detracted from returns. Successes in the consumer services industry, diversified financials and other strong individual performers were not enough to offset these disappointments.

Stock selection produced mixed results

Stock selection and an overweight in the health care sector were the largest performance detractors for the fund. Health care services provider, UnitedHealth Group, Inc., lost 5% during the reporting period. As one of the fund's largest holdings, the stock had a significant negative effect on performance. In addition, medical device company, Zimmer Holdings Inc., and biotech companies, Genentech, Inc. and Genzyme Corp., posted negative returns. We sold Zimmer and Genzyme but held on to Genentech.

Investments in the industrials sector also hurt performance. Construction and farm machinery companies, Caterpillar, Inc. and Deere & Co., posted negative returns and were sold. The fund had more exposure than the index to the weak-performing transportation industry, which also detracted from its return.

We did well to have less exposure than the index to information technology companies, the weakest performing sector for the period. However, technology produced some of the fund's biggest individual disappointments—QUALCOMM, Inc., Texas Instruments, Inc. and Motorola, Inc.—and all were sold during the period.

We also missed an opportunity for positive returns from the energy sector, an area of strong performance for the benchmark. For much of the year, the fund had less exposure than the index to energy. In addition, a price decline in Halliburton Co. detracted from performance and the stock was sold.

Top contributors included consumer services and financial stocks

Stock selection in the consumer services industry was a leading positive contributor to performance. Hotel/casino operators MGM Mirage, Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. posted strong returns. In addition, stock selection in the diversified financials industry produced some of the fund's strongest individual contributors—Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. Elsewhere

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The Morningstar information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     21.81    
Class B     20.42    
Class C     20.49    
Class Z     22.22    

 

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Consumer discretionary     26.5    
Financials     20.5    
Industrials     16.1    
Health care     13.1    
Consumer staples     6.5    

 

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     8.1    
Genentech, Inc.     5.0    
Toyota Motor Corp.     4.7    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     4.4    
Comcast Corp.     4.1    
Procter & Gamble Co.     3.9    
Cisco Systems, Inc.     3.9    
FedEx Corp.     3.6    
Industrial & Commercial  
Bank of China Ltd.     3.6    
Monsanto Co.     3.4    

 

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     8.1    
Genentech, Inc.     5.0    
MGM Mirage     3.3    
Las Vegas Sands Corp.     3.1    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     3.0    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     4.4    
Industrial & Commercial  
Bank of China Ltd.     3.6    
Comcast Corp.     4.1    
Toyota Motor Corp.     4.7    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

in the portfolio, strong gains from Comcast Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. also helped the fund's return.

Looking ahead

At the end of the period, the fund emphasized consumer discretionary, financials, industrials and health care stocks. It had little or no exposure to utilities or telecommunications. Keep in mind that sector weights are the result of individual stock selection and do not necessarily reflect a view on an individual sector or industry.

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.36% without sales charge.

g  Stock selection in the health care sector and an overweight relative to the index in health care stocks detracted from the fund's performance, as did selected investments in the industrials and information technology sectors.

g  Stock selection in consumer services and diversified financials aided performance.

Portfolio Management

Thomas F. Marsico has managed the master portfolio since December 1997 and is Chief Executive Officer of Marsico Capital Management, LLC, investment sub-advisor to the master portfolio.

Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) is an SEC-registered advisor and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Marsico is under common control with Columbia Management, but is not part of Columbia Management.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

Source for all statistical data—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

The master portfolio normally invests in a core portfolio of 20-30 common stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the master portfolio may be subject to a greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified. The master portfolio may invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities.

International investing may involve certain risks, including currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Some of the countries the master portfolio invests in are considered emerging economies, which means there may be greater risks associated with investing there than in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +3.36 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +11.83 %  
S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.


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Performance InformationColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.26    
Class B     2.01    
Class C     2.01    
Class Z     1.01    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those securities in the Russell 2000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     22,917       21,591    
Class B     21,317       21,317    
Class C*     15,699       15,699    
Class Z     23,511       n/a    

 

*  09/22/97 (inception) – 03/31/07

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/12/95   12/12/95   09/22/97   12/12/95  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     –0.03       –5.78       –0.69       –4.54       –0.74       –1.51       0.33    
5-year     5.84       4.58       5.05       4.76       5.04       5.04       6.12    
10-Year/Life     8.65       8.00       7.86       7.86       4.85       4.85       8.92    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Class C shares commenced operations on September 22, 1997 and have no performance prior to that date.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,112.39       1,018.80       6.48       6.19       1.23    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,108.80       1,015.06       10.41       9.95       1.98    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,108.30       1,015.06       10.41       9.95       1.98    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,113.99       1,020.04       5.17       4.94       0.98    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     13.79    
Class B     12.49    
Class C     12.74    
Class Z     14.30    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     3.41    
Class B     3.29    
Class C     3.29    
Class Z     3.45    

 

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned negative 0.03% without sales charge, compared with a return of 1.56% for its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.1 The average return of the fund's peer group, the Morningstar Small-Growth Category, was 1.14%.2

Consumer and industrial holdings were leading contributors

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc., makers of premium foam bedding and related products, delivered solid performance thanks to increased market share, new product introductions and expanded manufacturing capacity. Sotheby's, which auctions fine art, jewelry and collectibles, experienced strong results from its auctions. Sotheby's, based in New York, is in the process of expanding internationally at a time of growing global demand for its specialized services. Increased orders for wire and cable products from customers in the energy and telecommunications industries boosted shares of General Cable Corp., which has also been moving into new markets. Panama-based Copa Holding SA benefited from expanding air traffic in the Southern and Central American regions that it serves. Merger and acquisition activity has drawn investors back to the long-neglected airline industry.

Underweights held back results

Our decision to underweight commercial banks and real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the financial sector penalized comparative returns as both groups were outstanding performers last summer. A similar decision to limit exposure to materials companies also hampered the fund's return relative to its benchmark as global demand for commodities led to sharply rising prices for precious metals and steel over the period. Results also disappointed in the health care sector, as gains among biotechnology and medical service companies were more than offset by declines among medical suppliers, pharmaceuticals manufacturers and equipment makers. We sold NeuroMetrix, whose devices are used to diagnose spinal and nerve disease. Uncertainty over third-party reimbursement to hospitals for a key NeuroMetrix product has pressured shares. Shares of medical equipment maker American Medical Systems declined amid questions surrounding an acquisition and were sold from the portfolio.

Favorable factors persist for small company stocks

Small-cap stocks have been market leaders for seven years. But in spite of this long, successful run, we see a number of factors that support potential for further growth. The Federal Reserve Board may have concluded its campaign of hikes in short-term

1The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those securities in the Russell 2000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth rates. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The Morningstar information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

interest rates and there is a growing supply of money available for investment. Small company stocks have historically done well under these circumstances. In addition, large, private investment funds have begun to be active in the small-cap universe, another source of demand that could support prices in the year ahead. In addition, small-capitalization companies generally have solid finances at this point in the economic cycle, with ample cash on hand. Looking ahead, we plan to monitor valuations and earnings trends as we focus on finding attractive small-cap growth stocks that we believe can meet our expectations in any environment.

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Information technology     23.5    
Health care     18.8    
Industrials     16.5    
Consumer discretionary     16.3    
Financials     9.6    

 

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Strayer Education, Inc.     1.8    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.     1.6    
Hologic, Inc.     1.6    
General Cable Corp.     1.6    
Copa Holdings SA     1.6    
Tessera Technologies, Inc.     1.5    
FEI Co.     1.4    
GFI Group, Inc.     1.4    
FLIR Systems, Inc.     1.3    
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.     1.3    

 

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Tempur Pedic International, Inc.     0.9    
Sotheby's     1.3    
General Cable Corp.     1.6    
Copa Holdings SA     1.6    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.


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Fund ProfileColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  –0.03 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +1.56 %  
Russell 2000 Growth Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned negative 0.03% without sales charge.

g  In a period that was generally difficult for small cap growth stocks, the fund underperformed its benchmark and the average return of its peer group.

g  The fund lost ground relative to its benchmark because it had less exposure than the benchmark to standout performers, such as commercial banks and REITs, in the financial sector and also to material stocks, which were strong. Consumer and industrial companies made a positive contribution to the fund's returns.

Portfolio Management

Daniel Cole has co-managed the master portfolio since September 2001. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Daniele Donahoe has co-managed the master portfolio since December 2005. She is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Jon Michael Morgan has co-managed the master portfolio since December 2005. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Clifford Siverd has co-managed the master portfolio since December 2005. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

Christian Pineno has co-managed the master portfolio since January 1997. He is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the fund.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investments in small-cap stocks may be subject to greater volatility and price fluctuations because they may be thinly traded and less liquid than investments in larger companies.


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Financial StatementsStock Funds
March 31, 2007

A guide to understanding your fund's financial statements

Investment Portfolio   The investment portfolio details all of the fund's holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities   This statement details the fund's assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund's liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund's investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.  
Statement of Operations   This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund's net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.  
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   This statement demonstrates how the fund's net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.  
Financial Highlights   The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund's net asset value per share was affected by the fund's operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).  
Notes to Financial Statements   These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.  

 


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II, March 31, 2007

Common Stocks – 64.8%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 7.5%  
Automobiles – 0.3%  
General Motors Corp.     3,400       104,176    
Harley-Davidson, Inc.     5,800       340,750    
Automobiles Total     444,926    
Diversified Consumer Services – 0.0%  
ITT Educational Services, Inc. (a)     700       57,043    
Diversified Consumer Services Total     57,043    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.2%  
Brinker International, Inc.     38,100       1,245,870    
Burger King Holdings, Inc.     9,900       213,840    
Darden Restaurants, Inc.     9,600       395,424    
McDonald's Corp.     25,300       1,139,765    
Starbucks Corp. (a)     700       21,952    
Wyndham Worldwide Corp. (a)     3,500       119,525    
Yum! Brands, Inc.     5,100       294,576    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     3,430,952    
Household Durables – 0.5%  
Centex Corp.     3,700       154,586    
NVR, Inc. (a)     1,000       665,000    
Household Durables Total     819,586    
Internet & Catalog Retail – 0.1%  
Liberty Media Holding Corp.,
Interactive Series A (a)
    300       7,146    
NutriSystem, Inc. (a)     1,400       73,374    
Internet & Catalog Retail Total     80,520    
Media – 1.9%  
CBS Corp., Class B     12,900       394,611    
Clear Channel
Communications, Inc.
    1,500       52,560    
DIRECTV Group, Inc. (a)     22,700       523,689    
Idearc, Inc.     1,700       59,670    
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.     8,200       515,616    
Omnicom Group, Inc.     8,700       890,706    
Time Warner, Inc.     24,900       491,028    
Viacom, Inc., Class B (a)     1,200       49,332    
Walt Disney Co.     1,000       34,430    
Media Total     3,011,642    
Multiline Retail – 1.3%  
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (a)     100       3,824    
Federated Department Stores, Inc.     15,200       684,760    
J.C. Penney Co., Inc.     4,500       369,720    
Kohl's Corp. (a)     7,100       543,931    
Nordstrom, Inc.     7,500       397,050    
Multiline Retail Total     1,999,285    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Specialty Retail – 1.2%  
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.     9,300       278,907    
Home Depot, Inc.     18,900       694,386    
Lowe's Companies, Inc.     6,800       214,132    
Office Depot, Inc. (a)     1,200       42,168    
Ross Stores, Inc.     2,300       79,120    
Sherwin-Williams Co.     800       52,832    
Staples, Inc.     16,100       416,024    
TJX Companies, Inc.     4,400       118,624    
Specialty Retail Total     1,896,193    
Consumer Discretionary Total     11,740,147    
Consumer Staples – 5.9%  
Beverages – 1.1%  
Coca-Cola Co.     19,500       936,000    
PepsiCo, Inc.     13,800       877,128    
Beverages Total     1,813,128    
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.0%  
Costco Wholesale Corp.     100       5,384    
CVS Corp.     11,690       399,097    
Kroger Co.     9,800       276,850    
Safeway, Inc.     1,400       51,296    
Sysco Corp.     3,300       111,639    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     17,100       802,845    
Food & Staples Retailing Total     1,647,111    
Food Products – 1.3%  
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.     6,900       253,230    
ConAgra Foods, Inc.     5,500       137,005    
Dean Foods Co.     6,700       313,158    
H.J. Heinz Co.     1,700       80,104    
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A     12,200       386,252    
Sara Lee Corp.     48,600       822,312    
Food Products Total     1,992,061    
Household Products – 0.9%  
Clorox Co.     2,800       178,332    
Colgate-Palmolive Co.     5,800       387,382    
Kimberly-Clark Corp.     6,700       458,883    
Procter & Gamble Co.     6,200       391,592    
Household Products Total     1,416,189    
Personal Products – 0.1%  
Bare Escentuals, Inc. (a)     3,100       111,197    
Personal Products Total     111,197    
Tobacco – 1.5%  
Altria Group, Inc.     11,700       1,027,377    
Loews Corp. - Carolina Group     100       7,561    
Reynolds American, Inc.     21,000       1,310,610    
Tobacco Total     2,345,548    
Consumer Staples Total     9,325,234    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Energy – 6.0%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.6%  
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.     43,700       980,628    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     980,628    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 5.4%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     1,500       64,470    
Chevron Corp.     10,900       806,164    
ConocoPhillips     8,800       601,480    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     49,700       3,749,865    
Frontier Oil Corp.     11,100       362,304    
Hess Corp.     1,600       88,752    
Holly Corp.     5,500       326,150    
Marathon Oil Corp.     7,900       780,757    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     6,500       320,515    
Plains Exploration &
Production Co. (a)
    6,100       275,354    
Sunoco, Inc.     3,500       246,540    
Valero Energy Corp.     12,800       825,472    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Total     8,447,823    
Energy Total     9,428,451    
Financials – 14.0%  
Capital Markets – 3.4%  
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.     1,800       270,630    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     6,800       1,405,084    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.     12,900       903,903    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.     15,800       1,290,386    
Morgan Stanley     15,700       1,236,532    
Northern Trust Corp.     200       12,028    
State Street Corp.     4,100       265,475    
Capital Markets Total     5,384,038    
Commercial Banks – 3.2%  
BB&T Corp.     6,000       246,120    
Comerica, Inc.     5,900       348,808    
Fifth Third Bancorp     500       19,345    
KeyCorp     1,300       48,711    
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.     1,300       60,203    
National City Corp.     8,100       301,725    
Popular, Inc.     7,100       117,576    
Regions Financial Corp.     2,500       88,425    
SunTrust Banks, Inc.     5,000       415,200    
U.S. Bancorp     28,700       1,003,639    
Wachovia Corp.     22,700       1,249,635    
Wells Fargo & Co.     36,000       1,239,480    
Commercial Banks Total     5,138,867    
Consumer Finance – 0.1%  
First Marblehead Corp.     1,400       62,846    
SLM Corp.     900       36,810    
Consumer Finance Total     99,656    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Diversified Financial Services – 3.1%  
CIT Group, Inc.     3,700       195,804    
Citigroup, Inc.     51,100       2,623,474    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     38,800       1,877,144    
Leucadia National Corp.     5,800       170,636    
Diversified Financial Services Total     4,867,058    
Insurance – 2.8%  
Allstate Corp.     12,200       732,732    
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.     2,400       207,336    
American Financial Group, Inc.     3,700       125,948    
American International
Group, Inc.
    21,300       1,431,786    
Chubb Corp.     600       31,002    
CNA Financial Corp. (a)     1,600       68,944    
Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc.
    1,500       143,370    
MBIA, Inc.     1,500       98,235    
Old Republic International Corp.     9,500       210,140    
Principal Financial Group, Inc.     500       29,935    
Progressive Corp.     5,100       111,282    
Prudential Financial, Inc.     7,400       667,924    
Reinsurance Group of
America, Inc.
    100       5,772    
SAFECO Corp.     3,400       225,862    
Travelers Companies, Inc.     5,700       295,089    
Insurance Total     4,385,357    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.3%  
AMB Property Corp.     3,200       188,128    
Duke Realty Corp.     3,300       143,451    
ProLogis     1,900       123,367    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     454,946    
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.1%  
Realogy Corp. (a)     6,600       195,426    
Real Estate Management & Development Total     195,426    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 1.0%  
Countrywide Financial Corp.     2,800       94,192    
Fannie Mae     5,900       322,022    
Freddie Mac     7,800       464,022    
IndyMac Bancorp, Inc.     200       6,410    
MGIC Investment Corp.     2,500       147,300    
PMI Group, Inc.     5,800       262,276    
Washington Mutual, Inc.     5,700       230,166    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Total     1,526,388    
Financials Total     22,051,736    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Health Care – 7.7%  
Biotechnology – 1.1%  
Amgen, Inc. (a)     15,900       888,492    
Biogen Idec, Inc. (a)     5,100       226,338    
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (a)     7,400       566,100    
ImClone Systems, Inc. (a)     500       20,385    
Biotechnology Total     1,701,315    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 0.7%  
Biomet, Inc.     900       38,241    
DENTSPLY International, Inc.     3,500       114,625    
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (a)     5,500       278,520    
Medtronic, Inc.     4,700       230,582    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (a)     4,800       228,912    
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (a)     3,000       256,230    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies Total     1,147,110    
Health Care Providers & Services – 1.7%  
Aetna, Inc.     12,000       525,480    
AmerisourceBergen Corp.     4,500       237,375    
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (a)     9,200       515,660    
Humana, Inc. (a)     1,200       69,624    
McKesson Corp.     6,600       386,364    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     6,300       333,711    
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (a)     2,200       187,550    
WellPoint, Inc. (a)     5,200       421,720    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     2,677,484    
Health Care Technology – 0.3%  
IMS Health, Inc.     17,900       530,914    
Health Care Technology Total     530,914    
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.3%  
Applera Corp. - Applied
Biosystems Group
    3,600       106,452    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (a)     7,700       359,975    
Waters Corp. (a)     100       5,800    
Life Sciences Tools & Services Total     472,227    
Pharmaceuticals – 3.6%  
Abbott Laboratories     4,600       256,680    
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Holdings, Inc. (a)
    30,800       905,520    
Forest Laboratories, Inc. (a)     21,200       1,090,528    
Johnson & Johnson     19,600       1,181,096    
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     1,700       33,439    
Merck & Co., Inc.     10,500       463,785    
Pfizer, Inc.     65,000       1,641,900    
Pharmaceuticals Total     5,572,948    
Health Care Total     12,101,998    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Industrials – 6.8%  
Aerospace & Defense – 1.1%  
Armor Holdings, Inc. (a)     4,000       269,320    
Honeywell International, Inc.     700       32,242    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     6,200       601,524    
Northrop Grumman Corp.     5,200       385,944    
Raytheon Co.     5,100       267,546    
United Technologies Corp.     4,200       273,000    
Aerospace & Defense Total     1,829,576    
Air Freight & Logistics – 1.2%  
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.     12,400       592,100    
FedEx Corp.     3,000       322,290    
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B     13,600       953,360    
Air Freight & Logistics Total     1,867,750    
Airlines – 0.0%  
UAL Corp. (a)     500       19,085    
Airlines Total     19,085    
Commercial Services & Supplies – 0.6%  
Avery Dennison Corp.     4,000       257,040    
Dun & Bradstreet Corp.     1,100       100,320    
Equifax, Inc.     6,000       218,700    
Pitney Bowes, Inc.     400       18,156    
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.     1,700       62,203    
Republic Services, Inc.     4,350       121,017    
Robert Half International, Inc.     900       33,309    
Waste Management, Inc.     3,100       106,671    
Commercial Services & Supplies Total     917,416    
Construction & Engineering – 0.1%  
URS Corp. (a)     1,900       80,921    
Construction & Engineering Total     80,921    
Electrical Equipment – 0.1%  
Emerson Electric Co.     4,100       176,669    
Electrical Equipment Total     176,669    
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.5%  
3M Co.     9,300       710,799    
General Electric Co.     45,200       1,598,272    
Industrial Conglomerates Total     2,309,071    
Machinery – 1.3%  
Caterpillar, Inc.     300       20,109    
Cummins, Inc.     1,900       274,968    
Danaher Corp.     5,800       414,410    
Dover Corp.     7,700       375,837    
Graco, Inc.     3,800       148,808    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     6,800       350,880    
SPX Corp.     4,100       287,820    
Terex Corp. (a)     1,600       114,816    
Machinery Total     1,987,648    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Road & Rail – 0.5%  
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (a)     21,200       579,184    
Landstar System, Inc.     5,500       252,120    
Ryder System, Inc.     800       39,472    
Road & Rail Total     870,776    
Trading Companies & Distributors – 0.4%  
WESCO International, Inc. (a)     11,100       696,858    
Trading Companies & Distributors Total     696,858    
Industrials Total     10,755,770    
Information Technology – 9.7%  
Communications Equipment – 1.4%  
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)     64,800       1,654,344    
Motorola, Inc.     23,600       417,012    
QUALCOMM, Inc.     3,800       162,108    
Communications Equipment Total     2,233,464    
Computers & Peripherals – 2.8%  
Apple, Inc. (a)     4,400       408,804    
Dell, Inc. (a)     48,100       1,116,401    
Hewlett-Packard Co.     24,300       975,402    
International Business
Machines Corp.
    13,800       1,300,788    
Lexmark International,
Inc., Class A (a)
    9,400       549,524    
Computers & Peripherals Total     4,350,919    
Internet Software & Services – 0.0%  
VeriSign, Inc. (a)     900       22,608    
Internet Software & Services Total     22,608    
IT Services – 0.5%  
Acxiom Corp.     300       6,417    
Computer Sciences Corp. (a)     6,300       328,419    
Fiserv, Inc. (a)     10,100       535,906    
IT Services Total     870,742    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.9%  
Altera Corp.     8,600       171,914    
Applied Materials, Inc.     49,700       910,504    
Intel Corp.     33,500       640,855    
Lam Research Corp. (a)     2,000       94,680    
MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc. (a)
    6,700       405,886    
National Semiconductor Corp.     2,200       53,108    
Texas Instruments, Inc.     22,900       689,290    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    2,966,237    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Software – 3.1%  
Autodesk, Inc. (a)     12,900       485,040    
BEA Systems, Inc. (a)     8,200       95,038    
BMC Software, Inc. (a)     7,400       227,846    
CA, Inc.     136       3,524    
Microsoft Corp.     94,000       2,619,780    
Oracle Corp. (a)     55,200       1,000,776    
Symantec Corp. (a)     22,400       387,520    
Software Total     4,819,524    
Information Technology Total     15,263,494    
Materials – 2.1%  
Chemicals – 1.0%  
Dow Chemical Co.     8,300       380,638    
Lyondell Chemical Co.     26,700       800,199    
PPG Industries, Inc.     5,400       379,674    
Chemicals Total     1,560,511    
Construction Materials – 0.0%  
Eagle Materials, Inc.     200       8,926    
Construction Materials Total     8,926    
Containers & Packaging – 0.2%  
Pactiv Corp. (a)     6,300       212,562    
Containers & Packaging Total     212,562    
Metals & Mining – 0.9%  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper &
Gold, Inc., Class B
    7,612       503,838    
Nucor Corp.     12,600       820,638    
Southern Copper Corp.     1,800       128,988    
Metals & Mining Total     1,453,464    
Paper & Forest Products – 0.0%  
International Paper Co.     1,100       40,040    
Paper & Forest Products Total     40,040    
Materials Total     3,275,503    
Telecommunication Services – 2.5%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 1.9%  
AT&T, Inc.     40,900       1,612,687    
CenturyTel, Inc.     6,700       302,773    
Citizens Communications Co.     1,400       20,930    
Verizon Communications, Inc.     26,000       985,920    
Diversified Telecommunication
Services Total
    2,922,310    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.6%  
ALLTEL Corp.     5,600       347,200    
Sprint Nextel Corp.     33,700       638,952    
Wireless Telecommunication Services Total     986,152    
Telecommunication Services Total     3,908,462    
Utilities – 2.6%  
Electric Utilities – 0.8%  
Edison International     500       24,565    
Exelon Corp.     5,600       384,776    
FirstEnergy Corp.     12,500       828,000    
Pepco Holdings, Inc.     3,000       87,060    
Electric Utilities Total     1,324,401    
Gas Utilities – 0.1%  
ONEOK, Inc.     1,800       81,000    
Gas Utilities Total     81,000    
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 1.1%  
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.     4,200       365,190    
Mirant Corp. (a)     23,200       938,672    
TXU Corp.     7,500       480,750    
Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders Total
    1,784,612    
Multi-Utilities – 0.6%  
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.     10,400       186,576    
DTE Energy Co.     5,800       277,820    
KeySpan Corp.     2,700       111,105    
OGE Energy Corp.     2,700       104,760    
PG&E Corp.     6,000       289,620    
Multi-Utilities Total     969,881    
Utilities Total     4,159,894    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost of $76,667,922)
    102,010,689    
Mortgage-Backed Securities – 14.0%  
    Par ($)    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
5.000% 07/01/20     2,707,662       2,671,437    
5.000% 09/01/20     1,350,566       1,332,497    
5.000% 02/01/37     1,048,109       1,012,855    
5.500% 01/01/21     211,970       212,491    
5.500% 07/01/21     212,639       213,088    
6.000% 10/01/36     703,331       708,998    
6.000% 11/01/36     929,786       937,277    
6.500% 07/01/29     143,915       148,360    
6.500% 11/01/32     307,605       316,172    
8.000% 07/01/10     562       560    
8.000% 09/01/25     53,727       56,724    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Federal National Mortgage
Association
 
5.000% 10/01/20     3,551,837       3,503,998    
5.000% 02/01/37     2,093,829       2,022,748    
5.500% 06/01/35     944,308       935,395    
5.500% 10/01/35     524,553       519,602    
5.500% 04/01/36     816,825       808,306    
5.500% 11/01/36     1,648,592       1,631,398    
5.500% 12/01/36     996,561       986,168    
6.000% 02/01/36     843,336       849,605    
6.000% 04/01/36     213,091       214,675    
6.000% 06/01/36     419,007       422,122    
6.000% 10/01/36     1,692,107       1,704,685    
6.000% 11/01/36     561,721       565,897    
7.199% 08/01/36 (b)     36,495       36,569    
7.500% 10/01/11     30,431       31,294    
8.500% 08/01/11     45,106       46,624    
10.000% 09/01/18     61,237       67,567    
Government National Mortgage
Association
 
7.500% 12/15/23     27,932       29,139    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost of $22,013,001)
    21,986,251    
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 9.1%  
Basic Materials – 0.2%  
Forest Products & Paper – 0.1%  
Weyerhaeuser Co.  
7.375% 03/15/32     170,000       178,088    
Forest Products & Paper Total     178,088    
Metals & Mining – 0.1%  
Vale Overseas Ltd.  
6.250% 01/23/17     175,000       178,318    
Metals & Mining Total     178,318    
Basic Materials Total     356,406    
Communications – 1.3%  
Media – 0.5%  
Comcast Corp.  
7.050% 03/15/33     200,000       214,720    
News America, Inc.  
6.550% 03/15/33     200,000       204,521    
TCI Communications, Inc.  
9.875% 06/15/22     51,000       66,964    
Time Warner, Inc.  
6.625% 05/15/29     225,000       227,699    
Media Total     713,904    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Telecommunication Services – 0.8%  
New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc.  
8.750% 03/01/31     162,000       208,971    
SBC Communications, Inc.  
5.100% 09/15/14     250,000       244,247    
Sprint Capital Corp.  
6.125% 11/15/08     24,000       24,305    
8.750% 03/15/32     116,000       136,824    
Telecom Italia Capital SA  
7.200% 07/18/36     175,000       182,195    
Telefonica Emisones SAU  
5.984% 06/20/11     200,000       205,016    
Vodafone Group PLC  
5.000% 12/16/13     250,000       243,189    
Telecommunication Services Total     1,244,747    
Communications Total     1,958,651    
Consumer Cyclical – 0.5%  
Home Builders – 0.1%  
D.R. Horton, Inc.  
5.625% 09/15/14     250,000       237,615    
Home Builders Total     237,615    
Lodging – 0.1%  
Harrah's Operating Co., Inc.  
5.625% 06/01/15     175,000       150,937    
Lodging Total     150,937    
Retail – 0.3%  
Costco Wholesale Corp.  
5.300% 03/15/12     150,000       151,085    
Target Corp.  
5.375% 06/15/09     22,000       22,185    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  
4.125% 07/01/10     250,000       243,284    
Retail Total     416,554    
Consumer Cyclical Total     805,106    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 1.0%  
Beverages – 0.1%  
Diageo Capital PLC  
3.375% 03/20/08     190,000       186,538    
Beverages Total     186,538    
Food – 0.3%  
General Mills, Inc.  
3.875% 11/30/07     225,000       222,893    
Kroger Co.  
6.200% 06/15/12     225,000       232,732    
Food Total     455,625    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Healthcare Services – 0.5%  
Aetna, Inc.  
6.625% 06/15/36     225,000       240,783    
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.  
3.375% 08/15/07     325,000       322,576    
WellPoint, Inc.  
6.375% 01/15/12     220,000       230,417    
Healthcare Services Total     793,776    
Household Products/Wares – 0.1%  
Fortune Brands, Inc.  
5.375% 01/15/16     200,000       192,203    
Household Products/Wares Total     192,203    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     1,628,142    
Energy – 0.7%  
Oil & Gas – 0.5%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  
6.450% 09/15/36     100,000       98,955    
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  
5.700% 05/15/17     200,000       199,075    
Devon Financing Corp. ULC  
7.875% 09/30/31     175,000       207,441    
Nexen, Inc.  
5.875% 03/10/35     150,000       140,710    
Valero Energy Corp.  
6.875% 04/15/12     175,000       186,357    
Oil & Gas Total     832,538    
Pipelines – 0.2%  
Energy Transfer Partners LP  
6.625% 10/15/36     125,000       127,868    
Plains All American Pipeline LP  
6.650% 01/15/37 (c)     175,000       177,907    
Pipelines Total     305,775    
Energy Total     1,138,313    
Financials – 4.3%  
Banks – 1.3%  
Capital One Financial Corp.  
5.500% 06/01/15     125,000       123,280    
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.  
4.375% 08/01/09     300,000       296,213    
National City Bank  
4.625% 05/01/13     186,000       181,625    
PNC Funding Corp.  
5.625% 02/01/17     185,000       186,328    
SunTrust Preferred Capital I  
5.853% 12/15/11 (b)     165,000       167,308    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
USB Capital IX  
6.189% 04/15/49 (b)     285,000       292,224    
Wachovia Corp.  
4.875% 02/15/14     375,000       363,537    
Wells Fargo & Co.  
5.125% 09/01/12     375,000       375,958    
Banks Total     1,986,473    
Diversified Financial Services – 2.4%  
AGFC Capital Trust I  
6.000% 01/15/67 (b)(c)     210,000       210,285    
American Express Co.  
4.750% 06/17/09     153,000       152,261    
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.  
7.518% 06/01/66     175,000       188,882    
CIT Group, Inc.  
6.100% 03/15/67 (b)     90,000       86,752    
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.  
6.500% 02/15/08     70,000       70,721    
Citigroup, Inc.  
5.000% 09/15/14     337,000       329,000    
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.  
4.125% 09/15/09     250,000       243,135    
Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc.  
4.875% 08/15/10     200,000       199,053    
General Electric Capital Corp.  
6.750% 03/15/32     307,000       347,841    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  
6.345% 02/15/34     275,000       271,655    
HSBC Finance Corp.  
5.000% 06/30/15     450,000       433,043    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XVIII  
6.950% 08/17/36     275,000       286,618    
MassMutual Global Funding II  
2.550% 07/15/08 (c)     70,000       67,415    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.  
6.000% 02/17/09     149,000       151,222    
Morgan Stanley  
4.750% 04/01/14     300,000       284,936    
Principal Life Global Funding I  
6.250% 02/15/12 (c)     144,000       150,735    
Residential Capital LLC  
6.500% 04/17/13     145,000       143,623    
SLM Corp.  
5.375% 05/15/14     175,000       174,999    
Diversified Financial Services Total     3,792,176    
Insurance – 0.2%  
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.  
6.150% 02/15/37 (b)     100,000       94,140    
Genworth Financial, Inc.  
6.150% 11/15/66 (b)     100,000       98,498    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Metlife, Inc.  
6.400% 12/15/36     100,000       97,639    
Insurance Total     290,277    
Real Estate – 0.0%  
ERP Operating LP  
5.200% 04/01/13     16,000       15,901    
Real Estate Total     15,901    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.2%  
Health Care Property Investors, Inc.  
6.450% 06/25/12     58,000       59,989    
Simon Property Group LP  
5.750% 12/01/15     200,000       202,704    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     262,693    
Savings & Loans – 0.2%  
Washington Mutual, Inc.  
4.625% 04/01/14     395,000       369,486    
Savings & Loans Total     369,486    
Financials Total     6,717,006    
Industrials – 0.4%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%  
United Technologies Corp.  
7.125% 11/15/10     175,000       186,456    
Aerospace & Defense Total     186,456    
Machinery – 0.2%  
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.  
3.625% 11/15/07     225,000       222,644    
Machinery Total     222,644    
Transportation – 0.1%  
Union Pacific Corp.  
3.875% 02/15/09     225,000       219,817    
Transportation Total     219,817    
Industrials Total     628,917    
Utilities – 0.7%  
Electric – 0.6%  
Commonwealth Edison Co.  
5.950% 08/15/16     200,000       195,777    
Indiana Michigan Power Co.  
5.650% 12/01/15     200,000       198,633    
NY State Electric & Gas Corp.  
5.750% 05/01/23     18,000       17,075    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.  
5.800% 03/01/37     150,000       144,614    
Progress Energy, Inc.  
7.750% 03/01/31     175,000       209,291    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Public Service Electric & Gas Co.  
4.000% 11/01/08     57,000       56,004    
Southern California Edison Co.  
5.000% 01/15/14     175,000       171,833    
Electric Total     993,227    
Gas – 0.1%  
Sempra Energy  
4.750% 05/15/09     150,000       148,751    
Gas Total     148,751    
Utilities Total     1,141,978    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(Cost of $14,355,893)
    14,374,519    
Government & Agency Obligations – 5.0%  
Foreign Government Obligations – 0.6%  
Province of Ontario  
3.500% 09/17/07     325,000       322,339    
Province of Quebec  
5.000% 07/17/09     325,000       325,971    
United Mexican States  
7.500% 04/08/33     191,000       227,290    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     875,600    
U.S. Government Agencies – 1.9%  
Federal Home Loan Bank  
5.125% 10/19/16     250,000       252,110    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
6.625% 09/15/09     1,380,000       1,435,891    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
5.250% 08/01/12     1,300,000       1,314,936    
U.S. Government Agencies Total     3,002,937    
U.S. Government Obligations – 2.5%  
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
6.250% 08/15/23     1,080,000       1,239,891    
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes  
2.500% 07/15/16     1,002,200       1,028,390    
U.S. Treasury Notes  
3.375% 10/15/09     1,105,000       1,073,835    
3.875% 02/15/13     660,000       637,493    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     3,979,609    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(Cost of $7,742,292)
    7,858,146    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 4.2%  
Agency – 1.4%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
4.500% 03/15/21     1,500,000       1,465,650    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
5.500% 08/25/17     278,916       280,579    
6.000% 04/25/17     260,000       265,935    
7.000% 01/25/21     25,732       26,453    
Vendee Mortgage Trust  
I.O.:  
0.305% 03/15/29 (b)     8,966,413       97,452    
0.441% 09/15/27 (b)     6,278,351       87,594    
Agency Total     2,223,663    
Non - Agency – 2.8%  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust  
5.250% 03/25/35     1,014,110       1,002,813    
5.250% 08/25/35     185,368       185,183    
5.500% 10/25/35     1,507,382       1,501,846    
Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp.  
5.500% 10/25/35     1,333,514       1,334,631    
Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust  
5.500% 02/25/35     358,646       353,510    
Non-Agency Total     4,377,983    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(Cost of $6,605,843)
    6,601,646    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 2.8%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities  
5.449% 12/11/40 (b)     1,430,000       1,433,366    
5.633% 04/12/38 (b)     400,000       405,810    
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.  
5.447% 06/12/47     287,000       288,659    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.084% 02/15/31     1,200,000       1,199,595    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.  
I.O.,  
0.984% 12/15/30 (b)     4,596,941       86,325    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust  
5.417% 11/12/37 (b)     790,000       788,321    
Morgan Stanley Capital I  
5.370% 12/15/43     226,000       224,352    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost of $4,481,530)
    4,426,428    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, March 31, 2007

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Asset-Backed Securities – 0.0%  
First Plus Home Loan Trust  
7.720% 05/10/24     12,561       12,752    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(Cost of $12,909)
    12,752    
Short-Term Obligation – 0.1%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by a
U.S. Government Agency Obligation
maturing 06/15/08, market value
of $209,475 (repurchase proceeds
$202,089)
    202,000       202,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $202,000)
    202,000    
Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost of $132,081,390)(d)
    157,472,431    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.0%     (68,795 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 157,403,636    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

(c)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $606,342, which represents 0.4% of net assets.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $132,296,435.

At March 31, 2007, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

Asset Allocation (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     64.8    
Mortgage-Backed Securities     14.0    
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     9.1    
Government & Agency Obligations     5.0    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     4.2    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     2.8    
Asset-Backed Securities     0.0 *  
      99.9    
Short-Term Obligation     0.1    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.0 *  
      100.0    

 

*  Represents less than 0.1%

Acronym   Name  
I.O.   Interest Only  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Marsico Growth Fund, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 99.4%

    Value ($)  
Investment in Columbia Funds Master
Investment Trust, LLC, Columbia Marsico
Growth Master Portfolio (a)
    5,690,474,570    
Total Investments – 99.4%     5,690,474,570    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.6%     31,518,945    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 5,721,993,515    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The financial statements of the Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Columbia Marsico Growth Fund's financial statements.

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund invests only in Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia Marsico Growth Fund owned 98.7% of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio. Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio was invested in the following sectors at March 31, 2007:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary     22.8    
Industrials     16.9    
Financials     16.2    
Health Care     12.9    
Information Technology     6.4    
Consumer Staples     5.0    
Telecommunication Services     4.1    
Materials     3.3    
Energy     1.8    
Consumer Cyclical     1.4    
Utilities     0.6    
      91.4    
Short-Term Obligation     7.8    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.8    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Large Cap Core Fund, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 100.1%

    Value ($)  
Investment in Columbia Funds Master
Investment Trust, LLC, Columbia Large Cap
Core Master Portfolio (a)
    1,699,869,073    
Total Investments – 100.1%     1,699,869,073    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (2,077,520 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 1,697,791,553    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The financial statements of the Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Columbia Large Cap Core Fund's financial statements.

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund invests only in Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund owned 99.3% of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio. Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio was invested in the following sectors at March 31, 2007:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Financials     21.4    
Information Technology     14.8    
Health Care     11.6    
Consumer Discretionary     11.1    
Industrials     10.5    
Consumer Staples     10.1    
Energy     10.0    
Utilities     3.7    
Telecommunication Services     3.3    
Materials     3.0    
      99.5    
Securities Lending Collateral     6.5    
Short-Term Obligation     0.5    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (6.5 )  
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 99.9%

    Value ($)  
Investment in Columbia Funds Master
Investment Trust, LLC, Columbia Marsico
Focused Equities Master Portfolio (a)
    4,664,447,892    
Total Investments – 99.9%     4,664,447,892    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.1%     3,090,494    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 4,667,538,386    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The financial statements of the Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund's financial statements.

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund invests only in Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund owned 99.7% of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio. Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio was invested in the following sectors at March 31, 2007:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary     26.5    
Financials     20.5    
Industrials     16.1    
Health Care     13.1    
Consumer Staples     6.5    
Information Technology     5.4    
Materials     3.4    
Energy     2.2    
      93.7    
Short-Term Obligation     6.2    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.1    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 100.1%

    Value ($)  
Investment in Columbia Funds Master
Investment Trust, LLC, Columbia Small Cap
Growth Master Portfolio (a)
    604,129,845    
Total Investments – 100.1%     604,129,845    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (692,228 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 603,437,617    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The financial statements of the Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio, including its portfolio of investments, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II's financial statements.

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II invests only in Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II owned 99.0% of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio. Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio was invested in the following sectors at March 31, 2007:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology     23.5    
Health Care     18.8    
Industrials     16.5    
Consumer Discretionary     16.3    
Financials     9.6    
Energy     6.8    
Materials     2.5    
Telecommunication Services     2.1    
Consumer Staples     1.3    
      97.4    
Short-Term Obligation     1.6    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.0    
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesStock Funds (March 31, 2007)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Asset
Allocation
Fund II
  Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Fund
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Fund
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Fund
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Fund II
 
Assets  
Unaffiliated investments, at identified cost     132,081,390                            
Investment in Master Portfolio, at identified cost           4,724,896,608       1,475,258,593       3,575,293,772       533,588,992    
Total investments, at identified cost     132,081,390       4,724,896,608       1,475,258,593       3,575,293,772       533,588,992    
Unaffiliated investments, at value     157,472,431                            
Investment in Master Portfolio, at value           5,690,474,570       1,699,869,073       4,664,447,892       604,129,845    
Total investments, at value     157,472,431       5,690,474,570       1,699,869,073       4,664,447,892       604,129,845    
Cash     2,462                            
Receivable for:  
Fund shares sold     26,337       41,721,994       1,704,032       12,073,683       507,939    
Interest     395,673                            
Dividends     138,324                            
Deferred Trustees' compensation plan                             37,108    
Total Assets     158,035,227       5,732,196,564       1,701,573,105       4,676,521,575       604,674,892    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Fund shares redeemed     305,960       7,050,426       3,259,652       5,953,047       705,280    
Investment advisory fee     80,810                            
Administration fee     9,959       570,452       167,417       469,156       30,640    
Transfer agent fee     12,649       753,481       142,405       730,979       62,963    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     10,248       3,167       3,167       3,167       3,167    
Trustees' fees     83,821       109,952       53,566       36,062       35,621    
Audit fee     33,744       13,611       13,610       13,611       13,610    
Custody fee     3,504       402       608       571       653    
Reports to shareholders     22,313       281,984       48,027       424,005       37,003    
Distribution and service fees     39,850       1,394,555       73,347       1,327,442       58,888    
Chief compliance officer expenses     1,766       3,750       3,750       3,750       3,279    
Deferred Trustees' compensation plan                             37,108    
Other liabilities     26,967       21,269       16,003       21,399       249,063    
Total Liabilities     631,591       10,203,049       3,781,552       8,983,189       1,237,275    
Net Assets     157,403,636       5,721,993,515       1,697,791,553       4,667,538,386       603,437,617    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     140,675,794       4,922,846,724       1,443,412,691       3,803,155,572       506,841,353    
Undistributed net investment income     118,537             7,923,504                
Accumulated net investment loss                             (21,025 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (8,781,736 )     (166,431,171 )     21,844,878       (224,771,306 )     26,076,436    
Unrealized appreciation on investments     25,391,041       965,577,962       224,610,480       1,089,154,120       70,540,853    
Net Assets     157,403,636       5,721,993,515       1,697,791,553       4,667,538,386       603,437,617    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesStock Funds (March 31, 2007) (continued)

    Columbia
Asset
Allocation
Fund II
  Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Fund
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Fund
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Fund
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Fund II
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 115,393,142     $ 2,684,152,632     $ 194,203,277     $ 2,488,288,319     $ 207,257,879    
Shares outstanding     4,807,220       132,724,121       13,067,233       114,089,761       15,032,057    
Net asset value per share (a)   $ 24.00     $ 20.22     $ 14.86     $ 21.81     $ 13.79    
Maximum sales charge     5.75 %     5.75 %     5.75 %     5.75 %     5.75 %  
Maximum offering price per share (b)   $ 25.46     $ 21.45     $ 15.77     $ 23.14     $ 14.63    
Class B  
Net assets   $ 15,225,274     $ 156,922,998     $ 25,522,974     $ 348,835,784     $ 13,017,801    
Shares outstanding     639,517       8,295,634       1,773,183       17,078,938       1,042,668    
Net asset value and offering
price per share (a)
  $ 23.81     $ 18.92     $ 14.39     $ 20.42     $ 12.49    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 2,105,225     $ 832,852,349     $ 11,412,557     $ 582,804,501     $ 4,998,292    
Shares outstanding     88,506       43,967,588       793,007       28,449,213       392,427    
Net asset value and offering
price per share (a)
  $ 23.79     $ 18.94     $ 14.39     $ 20.49     $ 12.74    
Class R  
Net assets         $ 3,668,585                      
Shares outstanding           182,187                      
Net asset value, offering and redemption
price per share
        $ 20.14                      
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 24,679,995     $ 2,044,396,951     $ 1,466,652,745     $ 1,247,609,782     $ 378,163,645    
Shares outstanding     1,030,285       99,332,067       98,566,933       56,139,641       26,454,229    
Net asset value, offering and redemption
price per share
  $ 23.95     $ 20.58     $ 14.88     $ 22.22     $ 14.30    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsStock Funds (For the Year Ended March 31, 2007)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Asset
Allocation
Fund II
  Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Fund
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Fund
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Fund
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Fund II
 
Investment Income  
Dividends     1,939,003                            
Interest     3,100,821                            
Foreign taxes withheld     (114 )                          
Allocated from Master Portfolio:  
Dividends           41,000,952       32,723,310       33,763,269       1,259,720    
Interest           19,928,216       359,415       13,664,177       924,946    
Securities lending                 49,783                
Foreign taxes withheld           (1,463,994 )     (209,551 )     (1,880,500 )        
Total Investment Income     5,039,710       59,465,174       32,922,957       45,546,946       2,184,666    
Expenses  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio           35,471,806       9,752,372       31,527,465       3,982,814    
Investment advisory fee     970,196                            
Administration fee     112,850       5,791,064       1,907,360       5,095,728       416,914    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     138,318       1,297,739       216,950       3,169,549       106,344    
Class C     18,189       5,533,516       97,978       4,107,724       34,530    
Class R           6,506                      
Service fee:  
Class A     291,753       5,671,806       490,600       5,547,416       436,240    
Class B     46,106       432,582       72,317       1,056,516       35,448    
Class C     6,063       1,844,505       32,659       1,369,241       11,510    
Transfer agent fee     191,317       4,970,675       943,530       5,559,674       526,671    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     103,354       38,000       38,000       38,000       38,000    
Trustees' fee     31,167       3,369       4,187       4,443       4,449    
Custody fee     20,898       4,057       3,686       3,645       3,772    
Reports to shareholders     71,198       954,574       133,960       1,401,440       154,015    
Chief compliance officer expenses     5,685       15,000       13,949       15,000       9,550    
Other expenses     177,943       350,565       131,779       257,306       123,622    
Total Operating Expenses     2,185,037       62,385,764       13,839,327       59,153,147       5,883,879    
Interest expense     309                            
Interest expense allocated from
Master Portfolio
                5,695                
Total Expenses     2,185,346       62,385,764       13,845,022       59,153,147       5,883,879    
Fees waived by Transfer Agent     (110,185 )     (546,787 )           (1,522,122 )     (174,774 )  
Custody earnings credit     (1 )     (1,376 )     (16 )     (527 )     (26 )  
Net Expenses     2,075,160       61,837,601       13,845,006       57,630,498       5,709,079    
Net Investment Income (Loss)     2,964,550       (2,372,427 )     19,077,951       (12,083,552 )     (3,524,413 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsStock Funds (For the Year Ended March 31, 2007) (continued)

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Asset
Allocation
Fund II
  Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Fund
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Fund
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Fund
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Fund II
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments, Foreign Currency
 
Transactions and Written Options:  
Net realized gain on:  
Investments     8,445,824                            
Allocated from Master Portfolio:  
Investments           14,235,799       98,944,855       108,501,861       80,035,024    
Foreign currency transactions           26,615             62,328          
Written options                 748,318                
Net realized gain     8,445,824       14,262,414       99,693,173       108,564,189       80,035,024    
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on:
 
Investments     3,852,164                            
Allocated from Master Portfolio:  
Investments           182,981,005       67,608,803       50,550,519       (56,894,366 )  
Written options                 92,034                
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation)
    3,852,164       182,981,005       67,700,837       50,550,519       (56,894,366 )  
Net Gain     12,297,988       197,243,419       167,394,010       159,114,708       23,140,658    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     15,262,538       194,870,992       186,471,961       147,031,156       19,616,245    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsStock Funds

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Asset
Allocation Fund II
  Columbia Marsico
Growth Fund
  Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund
 
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 (a)($)   2007 ($)   2006 (a)(b)($)   2007 ($)   2006 (a)($)  
Operations  
Net investment income (loss)     2,964,550       2,397,291       (2,372,427 )     (7,197,833 )     19,077,951       16,123,526    
Net realized gain on investments and
foreign currency transactions
    8,445,824       16,180,869       14,262,414 (c)     61,537,344 (c)     99,693,173 (c)     89,001,209 (c)  
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments and  
foreign currency translations
    3,852,164       (5,000,527 )     182,981,005 (c)     391,335,326 (c)     67,700,837 (c)     74,892,345 (c)  
Net increase resulting from operations     15,262,538       13,577,633       194,870,992       445,674,837       186,471,961       180,017,080    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (2,171,018 )     (1,704,173 )                 (1,217,262 )     (1,707,155 )  
Class B     (204,040 )     (185,268 )                       (51,528 )  
Class C     (27,546 )     (17,222 )                       (21,729 )  
Class Z     (506,555 )     (432,645 )                 (14,355,861 )     (14,222,830 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A                                      
Class B                                      
Class C                                      
Class Z                                      
Total distributions declared
to shareholders
    (2,909,159 )     (2,339,308 )                 (15,573,123 )     (16,003,242 )  
Net Capital Share Transactions     (24,308,407 )     (24,304,488 )     1,245,140,560       1,525,680,234       (67,657,359 )     (22,637,750 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     (11,955,028 )     (13,066,163 )     1,440,011,552       1,971,355,071       103,241,479       141,376,088    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     169,358,664       182,424,827       4,281,981,963       2,310,626,892       1,594,550,074       1,453,173,986    
End of period     157,403,636       169,358,664       5,721,993,515       4,281,981,963       1,697,791,553       1,594,550,074    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment
income at end of period
    118,537       63,147                   7,923,504       4,413,779    
Accumulated net investment loss at end of period                       (397 )              

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

(b) Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(c) Allocated from Master Portfolio.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
  Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
 
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 (a)($)   2007 ($)   2006 (a)($)  
Operations  
Net investment income (loss)     (12,083,552 )     (14,109,514 )     (3,524,413 )     (3,335,704 )  
Net realized gain on investments and
foreign currency transactions
    108,564,189 (c)     209,766,458 (c)     80,035,024 (c)     123,538,803 (c)  
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments and  
foreign currency translations
    50,550,519 (c)     408,507,556 (c)     (56,894,366 )(c)     5,795,546 (c)  
Net increase resulting from operations     147,031,156       604,164,500       19,616,245       125,998,645    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A                          
Class B                          
Class C                          
Class Z                          
From net realized gains:  
Class A                 (35,804,093 )     (14,929,761 )  
Class B                 (3,314,131 )     (1,769,548 )  
Class C                 (1,015,314 )     (423,635 )  
Class Z                 (67,841,701 )     (32,777,429 )  
Total distributions declared
to shareholders
                (107,975,239 )     (49,900,373 )  
Net Capital Share Transactions     394,435,941       613,356,885       211,423,714       (108,881,474 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     541,467,097       1,217,521,385       123,064,720       (32,783,202 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     4,126,071,289       2,908,549,904       480,372,897       513,156,099    
End of period     4,667,538,386       4,126,071,289       603,437,617       480,372,897    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment
income at end of period
                         
Accumulated net investment loss at end of period                 (21,025 )        

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsCapital Stock Activity

    Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   Columbia Marsico Growth Fund  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
  Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     256,741       5,928,354       1,004,533       21,640,551       60,395,634       1,171,277,592       57,162,495       1,043,165,444    
Distributions reinvested     87,950       2,020,175       72,804       1,584,397                            
Redemptions     (912,022 )     (20,962,566 )     (953,835 )     (20,572,979 )     (27,890,172 )     (541,450,685 )     (14,985,579 )     (274,230,475 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (567,331 )     (13,014,037 )     123,502       2,651,969       32,505,462       629,826,907       42,176,916       768,934,969    
Class B  
Subscriptions     10,934       248,417       30,041       634,625       1,079,970       19,644,631       1,982,503       34,081,794    
Distributions reinvested     8,096       183,502       7,768       167,516                            
Redemptions     (388,919 )     (8,826,256 )     (1,154,910 )     (24,618,326 )     (3,586,506 )     (65,140,241 )     (3,214,365 )     (55,354,713 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (369,889 )     (8,394,337 )     (1,117,101 )     (23,816,185 )     (2,506,536 )     (45,495,610 )     (1,231,862 )     (21,272,919 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     15,591       350,415       20,865       445,564       13,248,498       242,642,650       18,337,929       316,058,442    
Distributions reinvested     1,096       24,885       685       14,800                            
Redemptions     (40,249 )     (926,873 )     (36,735 )     (773,136 )     (6,172,836 )     (112,412,407 )     (3,177,318 )     (55,303,987 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (23,562 )     (551,573 )     (15,185 )     (312,772 )     7,075,662       130,230,243       15,160,611       260,754,455    
Class R  
Subscriptions                             218,904       4,295,458       2,908       56,029    
Redemptions                             (37,235 )     (736,233 )     (2,390 )     (45,466 )  
Net increase (decrease)                             181,669       3,559,225       518       10,563    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     43,703       1,012,355       33,577       716,695       38,387,022       763,389,561       36,122,180       667,164,412    
Distributions reinvested     9,483       217,764       10,108       219,182                            
Redemptions     (161,123 )     (3,578,579 )     (175,513 )     (3,763,377 )     (12,037,095 )     (236,369,766 )     (8,055,589 )     (149,911,246 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (107,937 )     (2,348,460 )     (131,828 )     (2,827,500 )     26,349,927       527,019,795       28,066,591       517,253,166    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

(b)  Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia Large Cap Core Fund  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     590,121       8,241,999       725,138       9,118,703    
Distributions reinvested     80,749       1,156,423       124,448       1,615,327    
Redemptions     (2,687,393 )     (37,631,283 )     (3,557,521 )     (44,658,040 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,016,523 )     (28,232,861 )     (2,707,935 )     (33,924,010 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     65,903       892,588       38,493       472,157    
Distributions reinvested                 3,784       47,711    
Redemptions     (729,002 )     (9,921,962 )     (795,192 )     (9,719,903 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (663,099 )     (9,029,374 )     (752,915 )     (9,200,035 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     109,510       1,482,121       134,660       1,644,077    
Distributions reinvested                 1,718       21,666    
Redemptions     (400,084 )     (5,474,022 )     (332,381 )     (4,078,911 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (290,574 )     (3,991,901 )     (196,003 )     (2,413,168 )  
Class R  
Subscriptions                          
Redemptions                          
Net increase (decrease)                          
Class Z  
Subscriptions     12,410,783       174,002,439       19,960,009       249,836,147    
Distributions reinvested     279,199       3,925,475       250,331       3,256,811    
Redemptions     (14,782,222 )     (204,331,137 )     (18,256,409 )     (230,193,495 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,092,240 )     (26,403,223 )     1,953,931       22,899,463    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsCapital Stock Activity (continued)

    Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     44,224,369       927,566,929       41,656,396       810,411,959    
Proceeds received in connection with merger                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions     (27,805,936 )     (584,078,634 )     (15,099,675 )     (292,503,989 )  
Net increase (decrease)     16,418,433       343,488,295       26,556,721       517,907,970    
Class B  
Subscriptions     680,653       13,377,347       1,118,910       20,560,380    
Proceeds received in connection with merger                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions     (9,211,930 )     (182,050,208 )     (6,306,928 )     (115,519,783 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (8,531,277 )     (168,672,861 )     (5,188,018 )     (94,959,403 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     7,103,099       140,691,307       7,369,999       136,795,748    
Proceeds received in connection with merger                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions     (5,305,846 )     (104,879,402 )     (3,443,879 )     (62,848,503 )  
Net increase     1,797,253       35,811,905       3,926,120       73,947,245    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     16,645,474       358,425,223       11,206,795       222,549,775    
Proceeds received in connection with merger                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions     (8,191,907 )     (174,616,621 )     (5,435,814 )     (106,088,702 )  
Net increase (decrease)     8,453,567       183,808,602       5,770,981       116,461,073    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Changes in Shares  
Class A  
Subscriptions     846,115       12,194,803       585,432       9,431,927    
Proceeds received in connection with merger     5,195,908       68,880,727                
Distributions reinvested     2,521,813       33,418,724       894,906       13,718,926    
Redemptions     (2,119,338 )     (30,091,164 )     (1,687,176 )     (26,806,533 )  
Net increase (decrease)     6,444,498       84,403,090       (206,838 )     (3,655,680 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     45,625       643,544       46,126       698,594    
Proceeds received in connection with merger     164,721       2,001,422                
Distributions reinvested     243,591       2,943,154       110,974       1,574,724    
Redemptions     (412,258 )     (5,316,334 )     (297,578 )     (4,491,697 )  
Net increase (decrease)     41,679       271,786       (140,478 )     (2,218,379 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     99,293       1,297,619       63,584       970,165    
Proceeds received in connection with merger     63,412       784,361                
Distributions reinvested     51,267       632,012       17,759       255,904    
Redemptions     (91,917 )     (1,195,372 )     (65,757 )     (980,736 )  
Net increase     122,055       1,518,620       15,586       245,333    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     4,060,420       57,665,124       979,921       16,028,822    
Proceeds received in connection with merger     8,210,911       112,435,820                
Distributions reinvested     1,389,406       19,020,642       520,648       8,205,409    
Redemptions     (4,310,537 )     (63,891,368 )     (7,830,689 )     (127,486,979 )  
Net increase (decrease)     9,350,200       125,230,218       (6,330,120 )     (103,252,748 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 22.22     $ 20.84     $ 20.20     $ 16.44     $ 19.92    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.43       0.32       0.31 (c)     0.25       0.29    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    1.78       1.37       0.65 (d)     3.80       (3.48 )  
Total from Investment Operations     2.21       1.69       0.96       4.05       (3.19 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.43 )     (0.31 )     (0.32 )     (0.29 )     (0.29 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 24.00     $ 22.22     $ 20.84     $ 20.20     $ 16.44    
Total return (e)     10.06 %(f)     8.17 %(f)     4.80 %(f)(g)     24.73 %(f)     (16.05 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses (h)     1.22 %     1.13 %     1.25 %     1.29 %     1.29 %  
Interest expense (i)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses (h)     1.22 %     1.13 %     1.25 %     1.29 %     1.29 %  
Net investment income (h)     1.89 %     1.49 %     1.50 %     1.33 %     1.58 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %     0.04 %     0.08 %     0.03 %        
Portfolio turnover rate     55 %     102 %     136 %     189 %     315 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 115,393     $ 119,408     $ 109,409     $ 106,642     $ 88,011    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income per share reflects a special dividend. The effect of this dividend amounted to $0.03 per share.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments by $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 4.73%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
52



Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 22.04     $ 20.67     $ 20.04     $ 16.31     $ 19.81    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.26       0.14       0.15 (c)     0.11       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    1.77       1.38       0.64 (d)     3.76       (3.47 )  
Total from Investment Operations     2.03       1.52       0.79       3.87       (3.32 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.26 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )     (0.14 )     (0.18 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 23.81     $ 22.04     $ 20.67     $ 20.04     $ 16.31    
Total return (e)     9.27 %(f)     7.38 %(f)     3.97 %(f)(g)     23.79 %(f)     (16.80 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses (h)     1.97 %     1.88 %     2.00 %     2.04 %     2.04 %  
Interest expense (i)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses (h)     1.97 %     1.88 %     2.00 %     2.04 %     2.04 %  
Net investment income (h)     1.14 %     0.68 %     0.75 %     0.58 %     0.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %     0.04 %     0.07 %     0.03 %        
Portfolio turnover rate     55 %     102 %     136 %     189 %     315 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 15,225     $ 22,247     $ 43,962     $ 64,122     $ 72,344    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income per share reflects a special dividend. The effect of this dividend amounted to $0.03 per share.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments by $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 3.92%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
53



Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 22.02     $ 20.65     $ 20.02     $ 16.31     $ 19.84    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.26       0.15       0.15 (c)     0.11       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    1.77       1.37       0.65 (d)     3.75       (3.48 )  
Total from Investment Operations     2.03       1.52       0.80       3.86       (3.33 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.26 )     (0.15 )     (0.17 )     (0.15 )     (0.20 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 23.79     $ 22.02     $ 20.65     $ 20.02     $ 16.31    
Total return (e)     9.28 %(f)     7.39 %(f)     4.02 %(f)(g)     23.73 %(f)     (16.80 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses (h)     1.97 %     1.88 %     2.00 %     2.04 %     2.04 %  
Interest expense (i)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses (h)     1.97 %     1.88 %     2.00 %     2.04 %     2.04 %  
Net investment income (h)     1.14 %     0.73 %     0.75 %     0.58 %     0.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %     0.04 %     0.07 %     0.03 %        
Portfolio turnover rate     55 %     102 %     136 %     189 %     315 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,105     $ 2,468     $ 2,628     $ 2,372     $ 1,992    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income per share reflects a special dividend. The effect of this dividend amounted to $0.03 per share.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments by $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 3.95%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
54



Financial HighlightsColumbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 22.17     $ 20.81     $ 20.18     $ 16.42     $ 19.93    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.49       0.37       0.36 (c)     0.29       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    1.78       1.36       0.64 (d)     3.81       (3.49 )  
Total from Investment Operations     2.27       1.73       1.00       4.10       (3.17 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.49 )     (0.37 )     (0.37 )     (0.34 )     (0.34 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 23.95     $ 22.17     $ 20.81     $ 20.18     $ 16.42    
Total return (e)     10.35 %(f)     8.35 %(f)     5.01 %(f)(g)     25.07 %(f)     (15.96 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses (h)     0.97 %     0.88 %     1.00 %     1.04 %     1.04 %  
Interest expense (i)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses (h)     0.97 %     0.88 %     1.00 %     1.04 %     1.04 %  
Net investment income (h)     2.15 %     1.72 %     1.75 %     1.58 %     1.83 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.07 %     0.04 %     0.07 %     0.03 %        
Portfolio turnover rate     55 %     102 %     136 %     189 %     315 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 24,680     $ 25,236     $ 26,425     $ 25,750     $ 35,514    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income per share reflects a special dividend. The effect of this dividend amounted to $0.03 per share.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was to increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments by $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 4.94%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
55



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 19.53     $ 17.04     $ 15.80     $ 11.86     $ 14.72    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (d)     (0.03 )     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.08 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    0.69       2.52       1.27       4.00       (2.78 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.69       2.49       1.24       3.94       (2.86 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 20.22     $ 19.53     $ 17.04     $ 15.80     $ 11.86    
Total return (e)     3.53 %(f)     14.61 %(f)     7.85 %(f)     33.22 %(f)     (19.43 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses     1.22 %(g)     1.21 %     1.30 %     1.37 %     1.42 %  
Net investment income (loss)     0.01 %(g)     (0.15 )%     (0.21 )%     (0.42 )%     (0.62 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.01 %     0.06 %(h)     0.03 %(h)     0.02 %(h)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,684,153     $ 1,956,822     $ 988,948     $ 546.537     $ 279,840    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
56



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.40     $ 16.18     $ 15.12     $ 11.43     $ 14.29    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.13 )     (0.15 )     (0.15 )     (0.16 )     (0.17 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    0.65       2.37       1.21       3.85       (2.69 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.52       2.22       1.06       3.69       (2.86 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 18.92     $ 18.40     $ 16.18     $ 15.12     $ 11.43    
Total return (d)     2.83 %(e)     13.72 %(e)     7.01 %(e)     32.28 %(e)     (20.01 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses     1.97 %(f)     1.96 %     2.05 %     2.12 %     2.17 %  
Net investment loss     (0.71 )%(f)     (0.85 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.17 )%     (1.37 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.01 %     0.06 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.02 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 156,923     $ 198,749     $ 194,668     $ 200,270     $ 137,432    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
57



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.43     $ 16.20     $ 15.14     $ 11.44     $ 14.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.13 )     (0.15 )     (0.15 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    0.64       2.38       1.21       3.87       (2.70 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.51       2.23       1.06       3.70       (2.87 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 18.94     $ 18.43     $ 16.20     $ 15.14     $ 11.44    
Total return (d)     2.77 %(e)     13.77 %(e)     7.00 %(e)     32.34 %(e)     (20.06 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses     1.97 %(f)     1.96 %     2.05 %     2.12 %     2.17 %  
Net investment loss     (0.74 )%(f)     (0.89 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.17 )%     (1.37 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.01 %     0.06 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.02 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 832,852     $ 679,735     $ 352,016     $ 177,599     $ 55,913    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
58



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class R Shares (a)   Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
  Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (b)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 19.49     $ 18.89    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.08 )     (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency     0.73       0.61    
Total from Investment Operations     0.65       0.60    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 20.14     $ 19.49    
Total return (d)(e)     3.34 %     3.18 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses     1.47 %(g)     1.54 %(h)  
Net investment loss     (0.42 )%(g)     (0.35 )%(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.01 %     0.07 %(h)(i)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 3,669     $ 10    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
59



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 19.82     $ 17.25     $ 15.96     $ 11.95     $ 14.79    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)     0.05       0.02       0.01       (0.02 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    0.71       2.55       1.28       4.03       (2.79 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.76       2.57       1.29       4.01       (2.84 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 20.58     $ 19.82     $ 17.25     $ 15.96     $ 11.95    
Total return (d)     3.83 %(e)     14.90 %(e)     8.08 %(e)     33.56 %(e)     (19.20 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses     0.97 %(f)     0.96 %     1.05 %     1.12 %     1.17 %  
Net investment income (loss)     0.25 %(f)     0.11 %     0.04 %     (0.17 )%     (0.37 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.01 %     0.06 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.02 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,044,397     $ 1,446,667     $ 774,996     $ 371,942     $ 106,436    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
60



Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.35     $ 12.00     $ 11.55     $ 8.76     $ 12.31    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)     0.14       0.11       0.10       0.03       0.04    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.46       1.35       0.45 (d)     2.79       (3.56 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
from operations
    1.60       1.46       0.55       2.82       (3.52 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.09 )     (0.11 )     (0.10 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.86     $ 13.35     $ 12.00     $ 11.55     $ 8.76    
Total return (e)     12.00 %     12.19 %(f)     4.71 %(f)(g)     32.21 %(f)     (28.61 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.05 %(h)     1.03 %     1.12 %(j)     1.18 %(j)     1.19 %  
Interest expense     %(k)           %(k)              
Net expenses     1.05 %(h)     1.03 %     1.12 %(j)     1.18 %(j)     1.19 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(i)     0.03 %(i)     0.03 %(i)        
Net investment income (loss)     0.98 %(h)     0.86 %     0.89 %     0.27 %     0.44 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                             15 %(l)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 194,203     $ 201,359     $ 213,513     $ 245,616     $ 213,691    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was less than $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect from the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 4.70%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.01% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(j)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on May 13, 2002.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
61



Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.95     $ 11.65     $ 11.21     $ 8.54     $ 12.07    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)     0.03       0.01       0.02       (0.05 )     (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.41       1.31       0.42 (d)     2.72       (3.50 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
from operations
    1.44       1.32       0.44       2.67       (3.53 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income           (0.02 )     (e)           (e)  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.39     $ 12.95     $ 11.65     $ 11.21     $ 8.54    
Total return (f)     11.12 %     11.33 %(g)     3.93 %(g)(h)     31.26 %(g)     (29.23 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.80 %(i)     1.78 %     1.87 %(k)     1.93 %(k)     1.94 %  
Interest expense     %(l)           %(l)              
Net expenses     1.80 %(i)     1.78 %     1.87 %(k)     1.93 %(k)     1.94 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(j)     0.03 %(j)     0.03 %(j)        
Net investment income (loss)     0.21 %(i)     0.11 %     0.14 %     (0.48 )%     (0.31 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate                             15 %(m)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 25,523     $ 31,542     $ 37,140     $ 44,571     $ 38,972    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was less than $0.01.

(e)  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(f)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(g)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  Without the effect from the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 3.92%.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.01% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(k)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(l)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(m)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on May 13, 2002.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
62



Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.94     $ 11.64     $ 11.21     $ 8.54     $ 12.08    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)     0.03       0.01       0.02       (0.05 )     (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.42       1.31       0.42 (d)     2.72       (3.51 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
from operations
    1.45       1.32       0.44       2.67       (3.54 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income           (0.02 )     (0.01 )              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.39     $ 12.94     $ 11.64     $ 11.21     $ 8.54    
Total return (e)     11.21 %     11.34 %(f)     3.91 %(f)(g)     31.26 %(f)     (29.30 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.80 %(h)     1.78 %     1.87 %(j)     1.93 %(j)     1.94 %  
Interest expense     %(k)           %(k)              
Net expenses     1.80 %(h)     1.78 %     1.87 %(j)     1.93 %(j)     1.94 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(i)     0.03 %(i)     0.03 %(i)        
Net investment income (loss)     0.21 %(h)     0.11 %     0.14 %     (0.48 )%     (0.31 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate                             15 %(l)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 11,413     $ 14,026     $ 14,899     $ 16,702     $ 12,857    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was less than $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect from the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 3.92%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.01% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(j)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on May 13, 2002.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
63



Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.39     $ 12.03     $ 11.58     $ 8.78     $ 12.35    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)     0.17       0.14       0.13       0.05       0.07    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.47       1.36       0.45 (d)     2.81       (3.59 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
from operations
    1.64       1.50       0.58       2.86       (3.52 )  
Less Distributions Declared to
Shareholders:
 
From net investment income     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.13 )     (0.06 )     (0.05 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.88     $ 13.39     $ 12.03     $ 11.58     $ 8.78    
Total return (e)     12.28 %     12.50 %(f)     4.98 %(f)(g)     32.58 %(f)     (28.55 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.80 %(h)     0.78 %     0.87 %(j)     0.93 %(j)     0.94 %  
Interest expense     %(k)           %(k)              
Net expenses     0.80 %(h)     0.78 %     0.87 %(j)     0.93 %(j)     0.94 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(i)     0.03 %(i)     0.03 %(i)        
Net investment income (loss)     1.23 %(h)     1.11 %     1.14 %     0.52 %     0.69 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                             15 %(l)  
Net assets, end of period (000)   $ 1,466,653     $ 1,347,623     $ 1,187,622     $ 1,517,644     $ 1,393,260    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The effect of the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions is included in the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (per share). The effect of this reimbursement was less than $0.01.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Without the effect from the investment advisor's reimbursement for the Fund exceeding certain investment restrictions, total return would have been 4.70%.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.01% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(j)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on May 13, 2002.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
64



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

      Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.10     $ 17.67     $ 16.79     $ 12.70     $ 15.77    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.06 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    0.75       3.48       0.94       4.17       (2.99 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.71       3.43       0.88       4.09       (3.07 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 21.81     $ 21.10     $ 17.67     $ 16.79     $ 12.70    
Total return (d)     3.36 %(e)     19.41 %(e)     5.24 %(e)     32.20 %(e)     (19.47 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)     1.24 %     1.22 %     1.30 %     1.34 %     1.37 %  
Net investment loss (f)     (0.19 )%     (0.27 )%     (0.37 )%     (0.49 )%     (0.60 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.04 %     0.08 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.03 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,488,288     $ 2,061,076     $ 1,256,948     $ 1,030,985     $ 537,958    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
65



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

      Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)     2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period       $ 19.91     $ 16.80     $ 16.08     $ 12.25     $ 15.33    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)         (0.17 )     (0.18 )     (0.18 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
        0.68       3.29       0.90       4.02       (2.90 )  
Total from Investment Operations         0.51       3.11       0.72       3.83       (3.08 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period       $ 20.42     $ 19.91     $ 16.80     $ 16.08     $ 12.25    
Total return (d)         2.56 %(e)     18.51 %(e)     4.48 %(e)     31.27 %(e)     (20.09 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)         1.99 %     1.97 %     2.05 %     2.09 %     2.12 %  
Net investment loss (f)         (0.85 )%     (1.01 )%     (1.12 )%     (1.24 )%     (1.35 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement         0.04 %     0.08 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.03 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)       $ 348,836     $ 509,933     $ 517,489     $ 576,884     $ 462,082    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
66



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

      Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)     2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period       $ 19.97     $ 16.85     $ 16.13     $ 12.29     $ 15.38    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)         (0.18 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
        0.70       3.31       0.90       4.03       (2.91 )  
Total from Investment Operations         0.52       3.12       0.72       3.84       (3.09 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period       $ 20.49     $ 19.97     $ 16.85     $ 16.13     $ 12.29    
Total return (d)         2.60 %(e)     18.52 %(e)     4.46 %(e)     31.24 %(e)     (20.09 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)         1.99 %     1.97 %     2.05 %     2.09 %     2.12 %  
Net investment loss (f)         (0.92 )%     (1.01 )%     (1.12 )%     (1.24 )%     (1.35 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement         0.04 %     0.08 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.03 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)       $ 582,805     $ 532,250     $ 382,989     $ 342,885     $ 175,032    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
67



Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

      Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)     2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period       $ 21.45     $ 17.92     $ 16.98     $ 12.81     $ 15.87    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (c)         0.01       (d)     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
        0.76       3.53       0.96       4.21       (3.01 )  
Total from Investment Operations         0.77       3.53       0.94       4.17       (3.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period       $ 22.22     $ 21.45     $ 17.92     $ 16.98     $ 12.81    
Total return         3.59 %(e)     19.70 %(e)     5.54 %(e)     32.55 %(e)     (19.28 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (f)         0.99 %     0.97 %     1.05 %     1.09 %     1.12 %  
Net investment income (loss) (f)         0.06 %     (0.01 )%     (0.12 )%     (0.24 )%     (0.35 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement         0.04 %     0.08 %(g)     0.03 %(g)     0.03 %(g)        
Net assets, end of period (000's)       $ 1,247,610     $ 1,022,812     $ 751,124     $ 701,306     $ 384,706    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, -% and -% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
68



Financial HighlightsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 17.56     $ 15.06     $ 15.04     $ 9.96     $ 14.84    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.12 )     (0.13 )     (0.14 )     (0.13 )     (0.10 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    (0.24 )(d)     4.51       0.16       5.21       (4.78 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (0.36 )     4.38       0.02       5.08       (4.88 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net realized gains     (3.41 )     (1.88 )                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.79     $ 17.56     $ 15.06     $ 15.04     $ 9.96    
Total return (e)(f)     (0.03 )%     30.90 %     0.13 %     51.00 %     (32.88 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.23 %(g)     1.24 %     1.32 %     1.38 %(h)     1.40 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     1.23 %(g)     1.24 %     1.32 %     1.38 %(h)     1.40 %  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.81 )%(g)     (0.84 )%     (0.96 )%     (1.00 )%     (0.86 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %     0.07 %(j)     0.08 %(j)     0.12 %(j)     0.08 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                       40 %(k)     44 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 207,258     $ 150,761     $ 132,400     $ 212,854     $ 128,620    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the year due to the timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Master Portfolio.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of 0.02%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(j)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.01%, 0.05% and 0.09% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(k)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on November 1, 2003.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
69



Financial HighlightsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 16.21     $ 14.13     $ 14.22     $ 9.49     $ 14.25    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.21 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.22 )     (0.18 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    (0.22 )(d)     4.20       0.15       4.95       (4.58 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (0.43 )     3.96       (0.09 )     4.73       (4.76 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net realized gains     (3.29 )     (1.88 )                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.49     $ 16.21     $ 14.13     $ 14.22     $ 9.49    
Total return (e)(f)     (0.69 )%     29.92 %     (0.63 )%     49.84 %     (33.40 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.98 %(g)     1.99 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(h)     2.15 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     1.98 %(g)     1.99 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(h)     2.15 %  
Net investment income (loss)     (1.58 )%(g)     (1.59 )%     (1.73 )%     (1.75 )%     (1.61 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %     0.07 %(j)     0.08 %(j)     0.12 %(j)     0.08 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                       40 %(k)     44 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 13,018     $ 16,229     $ 16,131     $ 19,367     $ 12,567    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the year due to the timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Master Portfolio.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of 0.02%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(j)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.01%, 0.05% and 0.09% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(k)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on November 1, 2003.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 16.47     $ 14.33     $ 14.42     $ 9.62     $ 14.45    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.21 )     (0.24 )     (0.24 )     (0.22 )     (0.18 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    (0.23 )(d)     4.26       0.15       5.02       (4.65 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (0.44 )     4.02       (0.09 )     4.80       (4.83 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net realized gains     (3.29 )     (1.88 )                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.74     $ 16.47     $ 14.33     $ 14.42     $ 9.62    
Total return (e)(f)     (0.74 )%     29.93 %     (0.62 )%     49.90 %     (33.43 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.98 %(g)     1.99 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(h)     2.15 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     1.98 %(g)     1.99 %     2.07 %     2.13 %(h)     2.15 %  
Net investment income (loss)     (1.57 )%(g)     (1.59 )%     (1.73 )%     (1.75 )%     (1.61 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %     0.07 %(j)     0.08 %(j)     0.12 %(j)     0.08 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                       40 %(k)     44 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 4,998     $ 4,452     $ 3,651     $ 5,454     $ 3,644    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the year due to the timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Master Portfolio.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of 0.02%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(j)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.01%, 0.05% and 0.09% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(k)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on November 1, 2003.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 18.06     $ 15.40     $ 15.35     $ 10.14     $ 15.07    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment loss (c)     (0.08 )     (0.10 )     (0.11 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    (0.23 )(d)     4.64       0.16       5.31       (4.86 )  
Total from Investment Operations     (0.31 )     4.54       0.05       5.21       (4.93 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net realized gains     (3.45 )     (1.88 )                    
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.30     $ 18.06     $ 15.40     $ 15.35     $ 10.14    
Total return (e)(f)     0.33 %     31.26 %     0.33 %     51.38 %     (32.71 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     0.98 %(g)     0.99 %     1.07 %     1.13 %(h)     1.15 %  
Interest expense                       %(i)     %(i)  
Net expenses     0.98 %(g)     0.99 %     1.07 %     1.13 %(h)     1.15 %  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.56 )%(g)     (0.59 )%     (0.73 )%     (0.75 )%     (0.61 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %     0.07 %(j)     0.08 %(j)     0.12 %(j)     0.08 %  
Portfolio turnover rate                       40 %(k)     44 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 378,164     $ 308,930     $ 360,975     $ 509,419     $ 410,198    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the year due to the timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Master Portfolio.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of 0.02%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(j)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.01%, 0.05% and 0.09% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

(k)  Amount represents results prior to conversion to a master-feeder structure on November 1, 2003.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Trust (each a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds"):

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

As of the close of business on September 22, 2006, Columbia Small Company Equity Fund, a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust I, merged into Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II.

Investment Goals

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II seeks to obtain long-term growth from capital appreciation, and dividend and interest income. Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund each seek long term growth of capital. Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II seeks long term growth of capital by investing primarily in equity securities. Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund and Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II (the "Feeder Funds") seek to achieve their investment objectives by investing substantially all of their assets in Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio and Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio, respectively (the "Master Portfolios"). The Master Portfolios are each a series of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the "Master Trust"). Each Master Portfolio has the same investment objective as its corresponding Feeder Fund. The values of the Feeder Funds' investments in their respective Master Portfolios included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflect the Feeder Funds' proportionate amount of beneficial interest in the net assets of the respective Master Portfolios (98.7% for Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, 99.3% for Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, 99.7% for Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio and 99.0% for Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio at March 31, 2007). The financial statements of the Master Portfolios, including their investment portfolios, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Funds' financial statements. Other funds that are managed by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, not registered under the 1940 Act, and whose financial statements are not presented here, also invest in the Master Portfolios.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares. Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund, and Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II each offer four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Columbia Marsico Growth Fund offers five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable, sales charges.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares generally will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class R and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class R and Class Z shares, as described in the Funds' prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.


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Security Valuation

Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at "fair value", such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

Similar policies are followed by the Master Portfolios in which the Feeder Funds invest. See the Notes to Financial Statements for the Master Portfolios included elsewhere in this report for the Master Portfolios' valuation policies.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Funds' financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Delayed Delivery Securities

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund holds until settlement date, in a segregated account, cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II may invest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities ("TIPS"). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically for inflation based on a monthly published index. Interest payments are based on the inflation-adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.

Repurchase Agreements

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be creditworthy by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), the Funds' investment advisor. The Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Columbia is responsible for determining that collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon the Fund's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its rights.


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Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Funds do not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statements of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-date.

Distributions received from real estate investment trusts (REITs) in excess of their income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments and/or realized gains as applicable. If a Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of a Fund on a daily basis based on the relative net assets of each class for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

The Feeder Funds record their proportionate share of investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses reported by the Master Portfolios on a daily basis. The investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses are allocated daily to investors of the Master Portfolios based upon the relative value of their investment in the Master Portfolios.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly for Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually by the remaining Funds. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually for all Funds.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Funds' organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Funds' capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.


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For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for distribution classifications, net operating loss reclassifications, allocations from master portfolios, redemption based payments treated as dividend paid deduction, discount accretion reclassifications, foreign currency transactions and REIT adjustments were identified and reclassified among the components of the Funds' net assets as follows:

    Undistributed /
(Overdistributed)
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/Loss
  Paid-In Capital  
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ (1 )   $ (19 )   $ 20    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     2,372,824       (2,981,229 )     608,405    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     4,897       (459,721 )     454,824    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     12,083,552       (1,838,023 )     (10,245,529 )  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     3,503,388       (4,473,556 )     970,168    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

    3/31/07   3/31/06  
    Ordinary Income *   Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Ordinary Income *   Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 2,909,159           $ 2,339,308     $    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund                          
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     15,573,123             16,003,242          
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund                          
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     9,984,992       97,990,247             49,900,373    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-term
Capital Gains
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 118,538     $     $ 25,175,996    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund                 990,282,152    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     7,923,504       22,542,099       224,933,974    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund                 1,081,385,392    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     9,545,497       18,270,304       71,015,027    

 

*  The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation are primarily due to deferral of losses from wash sales, non-deductible deferred trustees' fees and discount accretion adjustments.


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Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 26,800,449     $ (1,624,453 )   $ 25,175,996    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     *     *     *  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     *     *     *  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     *     *     *  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     *     *     *  

 

*  See corresponding Master Portfolio's notes to financial statements for tax basis information.

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Expiring in
2008
  Expiring in
2009
  Expiring in
2010
  Expiring in
2011
  Expiring in
2012
  Expiring in
2013
  Total  
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $     $     $     $     $ 8,566,692     $     $ 8,566,692    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     1,479,676       1,479,676       66,806,078       61,903,630             30,480,049       162,149,109    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund                 61,296,471       145,695,377             732,294       207,724,142    

 

Capital loss carryforwards were utilized or expired during the year ended March 31, 2007 as follows:

    Capital losses
Utilized/
Expired
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 8,446,894    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     6,981,890    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     73,115,507    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     112,721,953    

 

Under current tax rules, certain currency (and capital) losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of March 31, 2007, post-October capital losses of $1,826,145 attributed to security transactions were deferred to April 1, 2007 for Columbia Marsico Growth Fund.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Funds and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Fund's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II and the Master Portfolios. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee from Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, calculated daily and payable monthly, at the annual rate of 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

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corresponding Master Portfolios (See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements of the Master Portfolios).

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Funds. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, based on the Funds' average daily net assets at the annual rates listed below less the fees payable by the Funds under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below:

    Administration
Fee Rate
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II     0.120 %  
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     0.120 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     0.120 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     0.120 %  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II*     0.067 %  

 

*  Prior to September 25, 2006, this fee rate was 0.120%. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective administrative fee rate was 0.088%.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Funds. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Funds. Under the State Street Agreements, each Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly. In addition, Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II pays a monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee for Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II shall not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Funds also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Fund expenses. In addition, under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimburse Columbia for services related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The fees for these services are included in "Administration fee" on the Statements of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Funds under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Funds, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Funds also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Fund's portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amounts paid to affiliates by the Funds under these agreements are as follows:

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 64,984    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     28,500    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     28,500    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     28,500    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     28,500    

 

Transfer Agent Fee

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subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Funds and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Funds. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Funds and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

The Transfer Agent has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its fees, for accounts other than omnibus accounts, so that transfer agent fees (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees) will not exceed 0.02% annually for each Fund. Columbia, at its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement at any time.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective transfer agent fee rates for the Funds, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees and net of fee waivers, as a percentage of each Fund's average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Transfer
Agent
Fee Rate
 
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II     0.05 %  
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     0.09 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     0.06 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     0.09 %  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     0.07 %  

 

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Funds' shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts and net contingent deferred sales charges ("CDSC") as follows:

    Front End
Sales Charge
  CDSC  
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 5,780     $     $ 15,969     $ 570    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     293,009             223,664       145,140    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     9,738             12,538       3    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     181,454             390,545       76,216    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     10,204             21,722       513    

 

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans ("Servicing Plans") and distribution plans ("Distribution Plans") for the Class B and Class C shares of each Fund and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of each Fund. The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan for Class R shares of Columbia Marsico Growth Fund. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse the Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of BOA and the Distributor.


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The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
  0.25%   0.25%  
Class B and Class C  
Shareholder Servicing Plans     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
  0.75%   0.75%  
Class R Distribution Plan     0.50 %     0.50 %  

 

Expense Limits and Fee Reimbursements

Columbia has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses for Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II through July 31, 2007, so that total expenses (excluding interest expense and shareholder servicing and distribution fees) will not exceed 1.15% annually of the Fund's average daily net assets. There is no guarantee that this expense limitation will continue after July 31, 2007.

Columbia is entitled to recover from Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II any fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Columbia during the three year period following the date of such waiver or reimbursement, to the extent that such recovery would not cause the Fund to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery.

At March 31, 2007, the amount potentially recoverable by Columbia from Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II pursuant to this arrangement is $335,159, expiring March 31, 2008.

Custody Credits

Each Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations. The Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Funds are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Funds. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Each Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Funds' assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, another portfolio of the Trust. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

As a result of fund mergers, certain funds assumed the assets and liabilities of the deferred compensation plan of an acquired fund. The deferred compensation plan of the acquired fund may be terminated at any time. Benefits under this deferred compensation plan are paid solely out of the Fund's assets.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

    U.S Government Securities   Other Investment Securities  
    Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II   $ 30,387,840     $ 27,559,059     $ 57,969,718     $ 83,064,182    
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     *     *     *     *  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     *     *     *     *  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     *     *     *     *  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     *     *     *     *  

 

*  See corresponding Master Trust notes to financial statements for purchase and sales information.


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Note 6. Shares of Beneficial Interest

An unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value are authorized for the Trust. The Trust's Declaration of Trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to classify or reclassify shares into one or more additional classes or series of shares.

Class B shares generally convert to Class A shares as follows:

Class B shares
purchased:
  Will convert
to Class A
shares after:
 
  – after November 15, 1998     Eight years  
  – between August 1, 1997
and November 15, 1998
       
$ 0 - $249,999     Nine years  
$ 250,000 - $499,999     Six years  
$ 500,000 - $999,999     Five years  
  – before August 1, 1997     Nine years  

 

As of March 31, 2007, the Funds had shareholders whose shares were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Asset
Allocation Fund II
  13.4  
Columbia Marsico
Growth Fund
  21.8  
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund
  60.5  
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
  13.2  
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
  46.5  

 

As of March 31, 2007, several of the Funds had shareholders that held greater than 5% of the shares outstanding over which BOA and/or its affiliates did not have investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The number of such accounts and the percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

    # of
Shareholders
  % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia Marsico
Growth Fund
  2   30.2  
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund
  2   12.6  
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
  3   23.9  

 

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Funds and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each of the participating funds. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II borrowed under these arrangements with an average daily loan balance outstanding of $2,000,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 5.56%.


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Note 8. Securities Lending

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II commenced a securities lending program in August 2006 and may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates is paid to the Fund. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event the Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Fund. The Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral. For the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II did not lend any securities.

Note 9. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004,


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the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action—Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company—involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Note 10. Business Combinations and Mergers

As of the close of business on September 22, 2006, Columbia Small Company Equity Fund merged into Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II. Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II received a tax-free transfer of assets from Columbia Small Company Equity Fund as follows:

Shares
Issued
  Net Assets
Received
  Unrealized
Depreciation *
 
$ 13,634,952     $ 184,102,330     $ (11,128,807 )  
Net Assets
of Columbia
Small Cap
Growth Fund II
Prior to
Combination
  Net Assets
of Columbia
Small Company
Equity Fund
Immediately
Prior to
Combination
  Net Assets
of Columbia
Small Cap
Growth Fund II
Immediately
After
Combination
 
$ 386,854,349     $ 184,102,330     $ 570,956,679    

 

*  Unrealized depreciation is included in the respective Net Assets Received.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund and Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II (constituting part of Columbia Funds Series Trust, hereafter referred to as the "Funds") at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Unaudited Information

Federal Income Tax Information – Stock Funds

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

For non-corporate shareholders 62.54% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Fund for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

61.91% of the ordinary income earned by the Fund, for the year ended March 31, 2007, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Fund designates long term capital gains of $23,000,000.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Fund for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

100.00% of the ordinary income earned by the Fund, for the year ended March 31, 2007, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Fund designates long-term capital gains of $67,000,000.

For non-corporate shareholders 20.67% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Fund for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

20.91% of the ordinary income earned by the Fund, for the year ended March 31, 2007, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.


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Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio and Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio Annual Reports

March 31, 2007

The following pages should be read in conjunction with Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund and Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II Annual Reports.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, March 31, 2007

Common Stocks – 90.0%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 22.8%  
Automobiles – 2.8%  
Toyota Motor Corp., ADR     1,258,014       161,227,074    
Automobiles Total     161,227,074    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 10.3%  
Four Seasons Hotels, Inc.     208,909       16,775,393    
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (a)     1,630,827       141,245,926    
MGM Mirage (a)     2,253,774       156,682,369    
Starbucks Corp. (a)     2,934,874       92,037,649    
Station Casinos, Inc.     414,194       35,856,775    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     763,505       72,426,084    
Yum! Brands, Inc.     1,418,607       81,938,740    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     596,962,936    
Media – 3.5%  
Comcast Corp., Class A (a)     7,847,553       203,644,001    
Media Total     203,644,001    
Multiline Retail – 3.9%  
Federated Department
Stores, Inc.
    2,781,366       125,300,538    
Target Corp.     1,665,542       98,700,019    
Multiline Retail Total     224,000,557    
Specialty Retail – 2.3%  
Lowe's Companies, Inc.     4,133,627       130,167,914    
Specialty Retail Total     130,167,914    
Consumer Discretionary Total     1,316,002,482    
Consumer Staples – 5.0%  
Beverages – 1.4%  
Heineken NV, ADR     3,077,534       80,477,514    
Beverages Total     80,477,514    
Household Products – 3.6%  
Procter & Gamble Co.     3,310,283       209,077,474    
Household Products Total     209,077,474    
Consumer Staples Total     289,554,988    
Energy – 1.8%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.8%  
Schlumberger Ltd.     1,502,208       103,802,573    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     103,802,573    
Energy Total     103,802,573    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Financials – 16.2%  
Capital Markets – 8.8%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     985,735       203,682,423    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.     2,140,263       149,968,228    
UBS AG, Registered Shares     2,610,416       155,137,023    
Capital Markets Total     508,787,674    
Commercial Banks – 4.6%  
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.,
Class H (a)
    5,091,500       10,282,699    
Industrial & Commercial Bank of
China, Class H (a)
    217,584,000       121,970,682    
Wells Fargo & Co.     3,921,535       135,018,450    
Commercial Banks Total     267,271,831    
Diversified Financial Services – 1.7%  
Citigroup, Inc.     1,838,731       94,400,450    
Diversified Financial Services Total     94,400,450    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.3%  
KKR Financial Corp.     640,496       17,568,805    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     17,568,805    
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.8%  
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc.,
Class A (a)
    451,193       15,421,777    
St. Joe Co.     584,349       30,567,296    
Real Estate Management &
Development Total
    45,989,073    
Financials Total     934,017,833    
Health Care – 12.9%  
Biotechnology – 6.2%  
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     1,597,073       59,666,648    
Genentech, Inc. (a)     2,777,392       228,079,431    
Genzyme Corp. (a)     1,125,660       67,562,113    
Biotechnology Total     355,308,192    
Health Care Providers & Services – 6.7%  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     7,262,100       384,673,437    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     384,673,437    
Health Care Total     739,981,629    
Industrials – 16.9%  
Aerospace & Defense – 8.9%  
Boeing Co.     1,128,075       100,297,148    
General Dynamics Corp.     2,056,851       157,143,416    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     1,750,695       169,852,429    
United Technologies Corp.     1,282,227       83,344,755    
Aerospace & Defense Total     510,637,748    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Air Freight & Logistics – 2.4%  
FedEx Corp.     1,309,872       140,719,549    
Air Freight & Logistics Total     140,719,549    
Road & Rail – 5.6%  
Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Corp.
    2,409,540       193,799,302    
Union Pacific Corp.     1,275,372       129,514,027    
Road & Rail Total     323,313,329    
Industrials Total     974,670,626    
Information Technology – 6.4%  
Communications Equipment – 2.0%  
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)     4,481,336       114,408,508    
Communications Equipment Total     114,408,508    
Internet Software & Services – 0.9%  
Google, Inc., Class A (a)     116,163       53,221,240    
Internet Software & Services Total     53,221,240    
IT Services – 1.8%  
Mastercard, Inc., Class A     992,603       105,454,143    
IT Services Total     105,454,143    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 1.7%  
Intel Corp.     5,048,863       96,584,749    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    96,584,749    
Information Technology Total     369,668,640    
Materials – 3.3%  
Chemicals – 3.3%  
Monsanto Co.     2,508,339       137,858,311    
Praxair, Inc.     815,410       51,338,214    
Chemicals Total     189,196,525    
Materials Total     189,196,525    
Telecommunication Services – 4.1%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.9%  
AT&T, Inc.     1,222,572       48,206,014    
Diversified Telecommunication Services Total     48,206,014    
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 3.2%  
America Movil SA de CV,
ADR, Series L
    1,652,816       78,988,077    
China Mobile Ltd.     11,742,925       106,856,334    
Wireless Telecommunication Services Total     185,844,411    
Telecommunication Services Total     234,050,425    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Utilities – 0.6%  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.6%  
NRG Energy, Inc. (a)     451,056       32,494,074    
Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders Total
    32,494,074    
Utilities Total     32,494,074    
Total Common Stocks
(cost of $4,253,464,331)
    5,183,439,795    

 

Convertible Bonds – 1.4%

    Par ($)    
Consumer Cyclical – 1.4%  
Lodging – 1.4%  
Wynn Resorts, Ltd.  
6.000% 07/15/15     20,000,000       82,675,000    
Lodging Total     82,675,000    
Consumer Cyclical Total     82,675,000    
Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost of $19,694,669)
    82,675,000    

 

Short-Term Obligation – 7.8%

Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by
various U.S. Agency Obligations
maturing through 04/18/11,
market value of $460,218,750
(repurchase proceeds
$451,392,774)
    451,195,000       451,195,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $451,195,000)
    451,195,000    
Total Investments – 99.2%
(Cost of $4,724,354,000)(b)
    5,717,309,795    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.8%     45,956,269    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 5,763,266,064    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $4,727,027,643.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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At March 31, 2007, the Master Portfolio held investments in the following sectors:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary     22.8    
Industrials     16.9    
Financials     16.2    
Health Care     12.9    
Information Technology     6.4    
Consumer Staples     5.0    
Telecommunication Services     4.1    
Materials     3.3    
Energy     1.8    
Consumer Cyclical     1.4    
Utilities     0.6    
      91.4    
Short-Term Obligation     7.8    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.8    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
ADR   American Depositary Receipt  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks – 99.5%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 11.1%  
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.0%  
McDonald's Corp.     455,055       20,500,228    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
    211,990       13,747,551    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     34,247,779    
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.2%  
Mattel, Inc.     148,620       4,097,453    
Leisure Equipment & Products Total     4,097,453    
Media – 4.7%  
CBS Corp., Class B     355,127       10,863,335    
EchoStar Communications
Corp., Class A (a)
    123,380       5,358,394    
Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. (b)     161,502       4,391,239    
News Corp., Class A     734,175       16,974,126    
Regal Entertainment
Group, Class A
    279,290       5,549,492    
Time Warner, Inc.     1,315,290       25,937,519    
Viacom, Inc., Class B (a)     267,844       11,011,067    
Media Total     80,085,172    
Multiline Retail – 2.7%  
Federated Department Stores, Inc.     458,018       20,633,711    
Kohl's Corp. (a)     233,250       17,869,283    
Nordstrom, Inc.     134,042       7,096,183    
Multiline Retail Total     45,599,177    
Specialty Retail – 0.5%  
Office Depot, Inc. (a)     264,283       9,286,905    
Specialty Retail Total     9,286,905    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 1.0%  
Coach, Inc. (a)(c)     184,730       9,245,736    
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (b)     83,910       7,396,667    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Total     16,642,403    
Consumer Discretionary Total     189,958,889    
Consumer Staples – 10.1%  
Beverages – 3.1%  
Coca-Cola Co.     532,572       25,563,456    
Diageo PLC, ADR     181,270       14,673,806    
PepsiCo, Inc.     212,909       13,532,496    
Beverages Total     53,769,758    
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.8%  
CVS Corp.     400,433       13,670,769    
Food & Staples Retailing Total     13,670,769    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Food Products – 0.4%  
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A (b)     208,719       6,608,044    
Food Products Total     6,608,044    
Household Products – 4.1%  
Colgate-Palmolive Co.     318,006       21,239,621    
Kimberly-Clark Corp.     162,362       11,120,173    
Procter & Gamble Co.     595,493       37,611,338    
Household Products Total     69,971,132    
Personal Products – 0.9%  
Avon Products, Inc.     425,140       15,840,716    
Personal Products Total     15,840,716    
Tobacco – 0.8%  
Altria Group, Inc.     148,497       13,039,522    
Tobacco Total     13,039,522    
Consumer Staples Total     172,899,941    
Energy – 10.0%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.6%  
Halliburton Co.     450,628       14,302,933    
Noble Corp.     140,900       11,086,012    
Tidewater, Inc. (b)     165,140       9,673,901    
Weatherford International Ltd. (a)     195,694       8,825,800    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     43,888,646    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 7.4%  
Chevron Corp. (b)     463,940       34,313,003    
EOG Resources, Inc.     124,518       8,883,114    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     595,000       44,892,750    
Hess Corp. (c)     276,060       15,313,048    
Valero Energy Corp. (c)     190,762       12,302,241    
XTO Energy, Inc.     193,773       10,620,698    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Total     126,324,854    
Energy Total     170,213,500    
Financials – 21.4%  
Capital Markets – 3.6%  
A.G. Edwards, Inc. (b)     149,660       10,353,479    
Affiliated Managers
Group, Inc. (a)(b)
    56,180       6,087,103    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (c)     41,843       8,646,019    
Lazard Ltd., Class A (b)(c)     239,761       12,031,207    
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.     170,316       13,909,708    
State Street Corp. (b)(c)     166,520       10,782,170    
Capital Markets Total     61,809,686    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Commercial Banks – 3.7%  
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (b)     76,470       4,001,675    
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     295,095       21,237,987    
TCF Financial Corp. (b)     360,000       9,489,600    
U.S. Bancorp (b)     582,174       20,358,625    
Wachovia Corp.     150,105       8,263,280    
Commercial Banks Total     63,351,167    
Consumer Finance – 0.8%  
American Express Co.     250,727       14,141,003    
Consumer Finance Total     14,141,003    
Diversified Financial Services – 6.2%  
Citigroup, Inc.     1,033,564       53,063,176    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     938,195       45,389,874    
Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (a)     248,514       7,308,797    
Diversified Financial Services Total     105,761,847    
Insurance – 5.8%  
ACE Ltd.     371,354       21,189,459    
American International Group, Inc.     144,568       9,717,861    
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. (b)     302,843       10,254,264    
Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc.
    168,378       16,093,569    
MetLife, Inc.     171,011       10,799,345    
Principal Financial Group, Inc.     140,353       8,402,934    
Prudential Financial, Inc.     134,315       12,123,272    
UnumProvident Corp.     445,308       10,255,443    
Insurance Total     98,836,147    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 1.3%  
Fannie Mae     252,280       13,769,442    
Freddie Mac     82,000       4,878,180    
PMI Group, Inc. (c)     90,019       4,070,659    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Total     22,718,281    
Financials Total     366,618,131    
Health Care – 11.6%  
Biotechnology – 1.2%  
Amgen, Inc. (a)     127,483       7,123,750    
Genentech, Inc. (a)     79,667       6,542,254    
Vertex
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)(b)(c)
    261,182       7,323,543    
Biotechnology Total     20,989,547    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 1.0%  
Cytyc Corp. (a)     176,650       6,043,196    
Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (a)     136,090       11,623,447    
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies Total
    17,666,643    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Health Care Providers & Services – 3.3%  
CIGNA Corp.     104,125       14,854,472    
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (a)     187,390       10,503,210    
Laboratory Corp. of America
Holdings (a)
    119,111       8,651,032    
Manor Care, Inc. (b)     196,605       10,687,448    
McKesson Corp. (b)     193,681       11,338,086    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     56,034,248    
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.7%  
Waters Corp. (a)(b)     192,642       11,173,236    
Life Sciences Tools & Services Total     11,173,236    
Pharmaceuticals – 5.4%  
Abbott Laboratories     403,840       22,534,272    
Johnson & Johnson     522,965       31,513,871    
Merck & Co., Inc.     420,240       18,562,001    
Pfizer, Inc.     786,960       19,878,609    
Pharmaceuticals Total     92,488,753    
Health Care Total     198,352,427    
Industrials – 10.5%  
Aerospace & Defense – 4.1%  
General Dynamics Corp. (c)     172,140       13,151,496    
Honeywell International, Inc.     313,330       14,431,980    
Precision Castparts Corp. (b)(c)     196,390       20,434,379    
United Technologies Corp.     333,010       21,645,650    
Aerospace & Defense Total     69,663,505    
Commercial Services & Supplies – 3.1%  
Dun & Bradstreet Corp.     153,260       13,977,312    
Equifax, Inc. (b)     324,700       11,835,315    
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (a)     101,800       4,822,266    
Republic Services, Inc. (b)     298,122       8,293,754    
Waste Management, Inc.     414,544       14,264,459    
Commercial Services & Supplies Total     53,193,106    
Electrical Equipment – 0.5%  
Emerson Electric Co.     191,360       8,245,703    
Electrical Equipment Total     8,245,703    
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.4%  
General Electric Co.     689,270       24,372,587    
Industrial Conglomerates Total     24,372,587    
Machinery – 1.4%  
Danaher Corp.     109,019       7,789,408    
Eaton Corp.     96,355       8,051,424    
ITT Corp.     133,245       8,037,338    
Machinery Total     23,878,170    
Industrials Total     179,353,071    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Information Technology – 14.8%  
Communications Equipment – 2.3%  
Alcatel-Lucent, ADR     398,521       4,710,518    
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)     1,335,664       34,099,502    
Communications Equipment Total     38,810,020    
Computers & Peripherals – 4.8%  
Apple, Inc. (a)(c)     169,648       15,761,996    
EMC Corp.     445,378       6,168,485    
Hewlett-Packard Co.     827,775       33,226,888    
International Business
Machines Corp.
    289,957       27,331,347    
Computers & Peripherals Total     82,488,716    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 0.6%  
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (a)     295,463       9,954,148    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments Total     9,954,148    
Internet Software & Services – 1.0%  
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a)(c)     163,460       8,159,923    
Google, Inc., Class A (a)     19,234       8,812,250    
Internet Software & Services Total     16,972,173    
IT Services – 0.6%  
Accenture Ltd., Class A     114,671       4,419,420    
Paychex, Inc.     168,340       6,375,036    
IT Services Total     10,794,456    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.0%  
ASML Holding N.V., N.Y.
Shares (a)(b)
    444,240       10,994,940    
Linear Technology Corp. (b)(c)     256,409       8,099,960    
MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc. (a)(c)
    169,252       10,253,286    
NVIDIA Corp. (a)     295,178       8,495,223    
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR
    748,034       8,041,366    
Texas Instruments, Inc.     153,513       4,620,741    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    50,505,516    
Software – 2.5%  
Adobe Systems, Inc. (a)     199,584       8,322,653    
Autodesk, Inc. (a)     198,260       7,454,576    
Microsoft Corp. (c)     991,417       27,630,792    
Software Total     43,408,021    
Information Technology Total     252,933,050    
Materials – 3.0%  
Chemicals – 1.6%  
Dow Chemical Co. (b)     225,470       10,340,054    
Praxair, Inc.     260,116       16,376,904    
Chemicals Total     26,716,958    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Construction Materials – 0.6%  
Vulcan Materials Co. (c)     95,000       11,065,600    
Construction Materials Total     11,065,600    
Containers & Packaging – 0.5%  
Packaging Corp. of America     368,520       8,991,888    
Containers & Packaging Total     8,991,888    
Metals & Mining – 0.3%  
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR     144,374       5,340,394    
Metals & Mining Total     5,340,394    
Materials Total     52,114,840    
Telecommunication Services – 3.3%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 2.8%  
AT&T, Inc.     367,180       14,477,907    
Citizens Communications Co.     645,674       9,652,826    
Time Warner Telecom, Inc.,
Class A (a)
    208,689       4,334,471    
Verizon Communications, Inc.     537,640       20,387,309    
Diversified Telecommunication Services Total     48,852,513    
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.5%  
Sprint Nextel Corp.     412,653       7,823,901    
Wireless Telecommunication Services Total     7,823,901    
Telecommunication Services Total     56,676,414    
Utilities – 3.7%  
Electric Utilities – 2.0%  
Entergy Corp.     162,669       17,067,232    
FPL Group, Inc.     279,620       17,104,355    
Electric Utilities Total     34,171,587    
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders – 0.2%  
Mirant Corp. (a)     106,605       4,313,238    
Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders Total
    4,313,238    
Multi-Utilities – 1.5%  
PG&E Corp. (b)     281,997       13,611,995    
Public Service Enterprise
Group, Inc.
    137,368       11,407,039    
Multi-Utilities Total     25,019,034    
Utilities Total     63,503,859    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost of $1,475,567,930)
    1,702,624,122    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Securities Lending Collateral – 6.5%  
    Shares   Value ($)  
State Street Navigator Securities
Lending Prime Portfolio (d)
    110,263,409       110,263,409    
Total Securities Lending Collateral
(Cost of $110,263,409)
    110,263,409    

 

Short-Term Obligation – 0.5%

    Par ($)      
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by a
U.S. Agency Obligation maturing
06/15/08, market value of
$9,381,488 (repurchase proceeds
$9,199,030)
    9,195,000       9,195,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $9,195,000)
    9,195,000    
Total Investments – 106.5%
(Cost of $1,595,026,339)(e)
    1,822,082,531    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (6.5)%     (110,677,836 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 1,711,404,695    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at March 31, 2007. The market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2007 is $107,738,264.

(c)  Security or a portion thereof pledged as collateral for written option contracts.

(d)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(e)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,597,148,557.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, transactions in written options were as follows:

    Number of
contracts
  Premium
received
 
Options outstanding at March 31, 2006         $    
Options written     18,056       2,626,882    
Options terminated in closing
purchase transactions
    (940 )     (702,158 )  
Options exercised     (1,250 )     (192,744 )  
Options expired     (5,306 )     (550,105 )  
Options outstanding at March 31, 2007     10,560     $ 1,181,875    

 

At March 31, 2007, the Fund held the following written call options:

Name of Issuer   Strike
Price
  Number of
Contracts
  Expiration
Date
  Premium   Value  
Akamai
Technologies,
Inc.
  $ 60.0       650     05/19/07   $ 72,798     $ 29,250    
Apple, Inc.     105.0       930     07/21/07     239,003       297,600    
Coach, Inc.     52.5       515     05/19/07     75,704       74,675    
General Dynamics
Corp.
    85.0       1,060     05/19/07     193,571       15,900    
Goldman Sachs
Group, Inc.
    210.0       210     04/21/07     68,458       60,900    
Hess Corp.     60.0       614     05/19/07     61,092       61,400    
Lazard Ltd.     55.0       850     04/21/07     31,449       12,750    
MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc.
    60.0       605     04/21/07     52,634       166,980    
MEMC
Electronic
Materials, Inc.
    75.0       525     07/21/07     77,300       73,500    
Microsoft Corp.     27.5       1,830     04/21/07     104,307       128,100    
Precision
Castparts Corp.
    105.0       430     04/21/07     65,597       88,150    
PMI Group, Inc.     50.0       900     04/21/07     32,039       9,900    
State Street
Corp.
    70.0       155     04/21/07     5,735       3,100    
Valero Energy Corp.     70.0       31     04/21/07     1,457       1,457    
Vertex
Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.
    35.0       890     04/21/07     50,728       35,600    
Vulcan
Materials Co.
    130.0       365     05/19/07     50,003       29,930    
Total written call options (proceeds $1,181,875)                               $ 1,089,192    

 

At March 31, 2007 the Master Portfolio held investments in the following sectors:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Financials     21.4    
Information Technology     14.8    
Health Care     11.6    
Consumer Discretionary     11.1    
Industrials     10.5    
Consumer Staples     10.1    
Energy     10.0    
Utilities     3.7    
Telecommunication Services     3.3    
Materials     3.0    
      99.5    
Securities Lending Collateral     6.5    
Short-Term Obligation     0.5    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (6.5 )  
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
ADR   American Depositary Receipt  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks – 93.7%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 26.5%  
Automobiles – 4.7%  
Toyota Motor Corp., ADR     1,708,820       219,002,371    
Automobiles Total     219,002,371    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 12.8%  
Four Seasons Hotels, Inc.     740,564       59,467,289    
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (a)     1,675,318       145,099,292    
MGM Mirage (a)     2,242,077       155,869,193    
Starbucks Corp. (a)     3,149,309       98,762,330    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     1,497,003       142,005,705    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     601,203,809    
Media – 4.1%  
Comcast Corp., Class A (a)     7,336,248       190,375,636    
Media Total     190,375,636    
Multiline Retail – 1.7%  
Target Corp.     1,387,459       82,220,820    
Multiline Retail Total     82,220,820    
Specialty Retail – 3.2%  
Lowe's Companies, Inc.     4,700,051       148,004,606    
Specialty Retail Total     148,004,606    
Consumer Discretionary Total     1,240,807,242    
Consumer Staples – 6.5%  
Beverages – 2.6%  
PepsiCo, Inc.     1,891,012       120,192,723    
Beverages Total     120,192,723    
Household Products – 3.9%  
Procter & Gamble Co.     2,876,387       181,672,603    
Household Products Total     181,672,603    
Consumer Staples Total     301,865,326    
Energy – 2.2%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.2%  
Schlumberger Ltd.     1,481,483       102,370,475    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     102,370,475    
Energy Total     102,370,475    
Financials – 20.5%  
Capital Markets – 10.1%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.     1,005,679       207,803,452    
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.     1,880,487       131,765,724    
UBS AG, Registered Shares     2,234,019       132,767,749    
Capital Markets Total     472,336,925    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Commercial Banks – 6.1%  
Industrial & Commercial
Bank of China Ltd., Class H (a)
    296,875,000       166,418,699    
Wells Fargo & Co.     3,438,905       118,401,499    
Commercial Banks Total     284,820,198    
Diversified Financial Services – 2.5%  
Citigroup, Inc.     2,313,263       118,762,922    
Diversified Financial Services Total     118,762,922    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.8%  
ProLogis     1,267,876       82,323,189    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     82,323,189    
Financials Total     958,243,234    
Health Care – 13.1%  
Biotechnology – 5.0%  
Genentech, Inc. (a)     2,876,078       236,183,525    
Biotechnology Total     236,183,525    
Health Care Providers & Services – 8.1%  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.     7,122,880       377,298,954    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     377,298,954    
Health Care Total     613,482,479    
Industrials – 16.1%  
Aerospace & Defense – 5.2%  
General Dynamics Corp.     1,008,037       77,014,027    
Lockheed Martin Corp.     1,459,347       141,585,846    
United Technologies Corp.     383,652       24,937,380    
Aerospace & Defense Total     243,537,253    
Air Freight & Logistics – 3.6%  
FedEx Corp.     1,578,411       169,568,694    
Air Freight & Logistics Total     169,568,694    
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.7%  
General Electric Co.     2,186,487       77,314,180    
Industrial Conglomerates Total     77,314,180    
Road & Rail – 5.6%  
Burlington Northern Santa
Fe Corp.
    1,896,259       152,516,111    
Union Pacific Corp.     1,094,035       111,099,254    
Road & Rail Total     263,615,365    
Industrials Total     754,035,492    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Information Technology – 5.4%  
Communications Equipment – 3.9%  
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a)     7,113,659       181,611,714    
Communications Equipment Total     181,611,714    
Internet Software & Services – 1.5%  
Google, Inc., Class A (a)     155,564       71,273,202    
Internet Software & Services Total     71,273,202    
Information Technology Total     252,884,916    
Materials – 3.4%  
Chemicals – 3.4%  
Monsanto Co.     2,872,437       157,869,138    
Chemicals Total     157,869,138    
Materials Total     157,869,138    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost of $3,283,018,423)
    4,381,558,302    

 

Short-Term Obligation – 6.2%

    Par ($)    
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by
U.S. Agency Obligations with
various maturity dates to
03/14/14, market value of
$297,834,450 (repurchase
proceeds $292,120,990)
    291,993,000       291,993,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $291,993,000)
    291,993,000    
Total Investments – 99.9%
(Cost of $3,575,011,423)(b)
    4,673,551,302    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.1%     3,095,480    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 4,676,646,782    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $3,592,165,910.

At March 31, 2007, the Master Portfolio held investments in the following sectors:

Sector (unaudited)   % of
Net Assets
 
Consumer Discretionary     26.5    
Financials     20.5    
Industrials     16.1    
Health Care     13.1    
Consumer Staples     6.5    
Information Technology     5.4    
Materials     3.4    
Energy     2.2    
      93.7    
Short-Term Obligation     6.2    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     0.1    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
ADR   American Depositary Receipt  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks – 97.4%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 16.3%  
Diversified Consumer Services – 4.3%  
Capella Education Co. (a)     87,720       2,942,129    
Sotheby's     175,534       7,807,752    
Steiner Leisure Ltd. (a)     111,151       4,999,572    
Strayer Education, Inc.     86,154       10,769,250    
Diversified Consumer Services Total     26,518,703    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.5%  
Ambassadors Group, Inc.     93,640       3,112,593    
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (a)     111,494       3,667,038    
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (a)     179,366       5,214,170    
Ruth's Chris Steak House (a)     291,889       5,942,860    
Scientific Games Corp., Class A (a)     116,690       3,830,933    
WMS Industries, Inc. (a)     137,450       5,393,538    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Total     27,161,132    
Household Durables – 0.9%  
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.     219,365       5,701,296    
Household Durables Total     5,701,296    
Leisure Equipment & Products – 0.9%  
Polaris Industries, Inc.     117,310       5,628,534    
Leisure Equipment & Products Total     5,628,534    
Media – 0.5%  
National CineMedia, Inc. (a)     113,540       3,031,518    
Media Total     3,031,518    
Specialty Retail – 4.7%  
Aeropostale, Inc. (a)     169,090       6,802,491    
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. (a)     129,480       3,701,833    
Men's Wearhouse, Inc.     135,860       6,392,213    
New York & Co., Inc. (a)     446,780       7,054,656    
Zumiez, Inc. (a)     112,106       4,497,693    
Specialty Retail Total     28,448,886    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.5%  
CROCS, Inc. (a)     64,520       3,048,570    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Total     3,048,570    
Consumer Discretionary Total     99,538,639    
Consumer Staples – 1.3%  
Food & Staples Retailing – 0.9%  
Andersons, Inc.     119,360       5,299,584    
Food & Staples Retailing Total     5,299,584    
Personal Products – 0.4%  
Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (a)     119,770       2,261,258    
Personal Products Total     2,261,258    
Consumer Staples Total     7,560,842    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Energy – 6.8%  
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.8%  
Dril-Quip, Inc. (a)     114,220       4,943,442    
Superior Energy Services, Inc. (a)     156,706       5,401,656    
Tetra Technologies, Inc. (a)     133,905       3,308,792    
Universal Compression
Holdings, Inc. (a)
    50,120       3,392,122    
Energy Equipment & Services Total     17,046,012    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 4.0%  
Arena Resources, Inc. (a)     108,240       5,424,989    
Berry Petroleum Co., Class A     174,310       5,344,344    
Bill Barrett Corp. (a)     106,410       3,448,748    
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (a)     146,350       5,116,396    
World Fuel Services Corp.     115,580       5,346,731    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Total     24,681,208    
Energy Total     41,727,220    
Financials – 9.6%  
Capital Markets – 2.4%  
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (a)     37,784       4,093,896    
GFI Group, Inc. (a)     122,620       8,334,482    
HFF, Inc. (a)     58,451       876,765    
Waddell & Reed Financial,
Inc., Class A
    65,280       1,522,330    
Capital Markets Total     14,827,473    
Commercial Banks – 1.8%  
Alabama National Bancorporation     25,730       1,821,941    
Columbia Banking System, Inc.     73,030       2,463,302    
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.     73,660       2,707,005    
Sterling Bancshares, Inc.     200,345       2,239,857    
Sterling Financial Corp.     47,600       1,484,644    
Commercial Banks Total     10,716,749    
Consumer Finance – 1.7%  
Advanta Corp., Class B     61,490       2,695,722    
First Cash Financial Services,
Inc. (a)
    341,570       7,610,179    
Consumer Finance Total     10,305,901    
Diversified Financial Services – 0.2%  
International Securities Exchange
Holdings, Inc.
    31,310       1,527,928    
Diversified Financial Services Total     1,527,928    
Insurance – 1.2%  
ProAssurance Corp. (a)     83,227       4,257,061    
Security Capital Assurance Ltd.     103,700       2,927,451    
Insurance Total     7,184,512    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.8%  
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.     41,635       4,178,905    
Corporate Office Properties Trust     26,900       1,228,792    
Home Properties, Inc.     29,343       1,549,604    
Mid-America Apartment
Communities, Inc.
    27,050       1,521,833    
Washington Real Estate
Investment Trust
    71,750       2,684,885    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total     11,164,019    
Real Estate Management & Development – 0.5%  
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.     27,930       2,912,540    
Real Estate Management & Development Total     2,912,540    
Financials Total     58,639,122    
Health Care – 18.8%  
Biotechnology – 5.0%  
Applera Corp. - Celera Group (a)     136,130       1,933,046    
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     175,360       3,026,714    
Digene Corp. (a)     125,130       5,306,763    
Lifecell Corp. (a)     173,780       4,339,287    
Metabolix, Inc. (a)     80,728       1,342,507    
Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     128,380       4,913,102    
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     52,570       1,734,810    
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a)     172,310       3,725,342    
Senomyx, Inc. (a)     173,794       2,151,570    
Theravance, Inc. (a)     74,420       2,195,390    
Biotechnology Total     30,668,531    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.7%  
DJO, Inc. (a)     137,780       5,221,862    
Haemonetics Corp. (a)     46,541       2,175,792    
Hologic, Inc. (a)     170,007       9,799,203    
Mentor Corp.     94,405       4,342,630    
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.     211,159       5,861,774    
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.     34,102       1,583,356    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies Total     28,984,617    
Health Care Providers & Services – 4.2%  
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a)     121,680       2,752,402    
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (a)     144,304       8,233,986    
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (a)     247,773       9,987,730    
Symbion, Inc. (a)     229,650       4,503,436    
Health Care Providers & Services Total     25,477,554    
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 4.5%  
Dionex Corp. (a)     117,830       8,025,401    
Exelixis, Inc. (a)     257,910       2,563,625    
ICON PLC, ADR (a)     116,400       4,958,640    
Illumina, Inc. (a)     74,099       2,171,101    
Nektar Therapeutics (a)     251,282       3,281,743    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (a)     147,357       6,174,258    
Life Sciences Tools & Services Total     27,174,768    
Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%  
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. (a)     193,616       2,158,818    
Pharmaceuticals Total     2,158,818    
Health Care Total     114,464,288    
Industrials – 16.5%  
Aerospace & Defense – 1.2%  
BE Aerospace, Inc. (a)     229,607       7,278,542    
Aerospace & Defense Total     7,278,542    
Air Freight & Logistics – 0.6%  
UTI Worldwide, Inc.     151,580       3,725,836    
Air Freight & Logistics Total     3,725,836    
Airlines – 1.6%  
Copa Holdings SA, Class A     184,712       9,510,821    
Airlines Total     9,510,821    
Commercial Services & Supplies – 6.7%  
Cenveo, Inc. (a)     121,890       2,961,927    
FTI Consulting, Inc. (a)     136,590       4,588,058    
Fuel Tech, Inc. (a)     85,840       2,115,956    
Herman Miller, Inc.     157,880       5,287,401    
IHS, Inc., Class A (a)     193,374       7,949,605    
Interface, Inc., Class A     317,533       5,077,352    
Mobile Mini, Inc. (a)     57,033       1,527,344    
Pike Electric Corp. (a)     237,810       4,299,605    
Waste Connections, Inc. (a)     236,737       7,087,906    
Commercial Services & Supplies Total     40,895,154    
Construction & Engineering – 1.8%  
Infrasource Services, Inc. (a)     153,070       4,673,227    
Quanta Services, Inc. (a)     258,520       6,519,875    
Construction & Engineering Total     11,193,102    
Electrical Equipment – 1.6%  
General Cable Corp. (a)     180,182       9,627,124    
Electrical Equipment Total     9,627,124    
Machinery – 1.9%  
Valmont Industries, Inc.     94,350       5,456,261    
Wabtec Corp.     176,421       6,084,760    
Machinery Total     11,541,021    
Marine – 1.1%  
American Commercial Lines, Inc. (a)     62,232       1,957,196    
Kirby Corp. (a)     140,120       4,901,398    
Marine Total     6,858,594    
Industrials Total     100,630,194    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Information Technology – 23.5%  
Communications Equipment – 2.6%  
Anaren, Inc. (a)     102,960       1,813,126    
AudioCodes Ltd. (a)     405,899       2,743,877    
CommScope, Inc. (a)     39,554       1,696,867    
NICE Systems Ltd., ADR (a)     87,215       2,967,054    
Polycom, Inc. (a)     151,970       5,065,160    
Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (a)     316,670       1,801,852    
Communications Equipment Total     16,087,936    
Computers & Peripherals – 1.0%  
Brocade Communications
Systems, Inc. (a)
    93,740       892,405    
Komag, Inc. (a)     152,960       5,006,381    
Computers & Peripherals Total     5,898,786    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 3.2%  
Daktronics, Inc.     146,430       4,018,039    
FLIR Systems, Inc. (a)     229,980       8,203,387    
Itron, Inc. (a)     28,370       1,845,185    
L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. (a)     344,150       5,681,916    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments Total     19,748,527    
Internet Software & Services – 3.4%  
aQuantive, Inc. (a)     165,264       4,612,518    
CNET Networks, Inc. (a)     414,920       3,613,953    
Equinix, Inc. (a)     34,362       2,942,418    
Perficient, Inc. (a)     162,180       3,207,921    
SINA Corp. (a)     45,440       1,527,238    
Sohu.com, Inc. (a)     97,972       2,099,540    
ValueClick, Inc. (a)     93,130       2,433,487    
Internet Software & Services Total     20,437,075    
IT Services – 1.6%  
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (a)     108,355       2,910,415    
MPS Group, Inc. (a)     307,130       4,345,890    
SRA International, Inc., Class A (a)     104,400       2,543,184    
IT Services Total     9,799,489    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 6.1%  
Atheros Communications, Inc. (a)     232,565       5,565,280    
Cymer, Inc. (a)     102,065       4,240,801    
FEI Co. (a)     238,101       8,585,922    
FormFactor, Inc. (a)     111,138       4,973,426    
Microsemi Corp. (a)     135,129       2,812,034    
Netlogic Microsystems, Inc. (a)     62,151       1,654,460    
Tessera Technologies, Inc. (a)     235,199       9,346,808    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    37,178,731    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Software – 5.6%  
ANSYS, Inc. (a)     133,057       6,755,304    
Aspen Technology, Inc. (a)     508,770       6,614,010    
CDC Corp., Class A (a)     227,650       2,057,956    
Macrovision Corp. (a)     137,716       3,449,786    
Micros Systems, Inc. (a)     109,752       5,925,510    
Progress Software Corp. (a)     101,693       3,172,821    
Quality Systems, Inc.     56,190       2,247,600    
The9 Ltd., ADR (a)     52,170       1,760,216    
THQ, Inc. (a)     72,500       2,478,775    
Software Total     34,461,978    
Information Technology Total     143,612,522    
Materials – 2.5%  
Chemicals – 0.9%  
Hercules, Inc. (a)     278,460       5,441,109    
Chemicals Total     5,441,109    
Metals & Mining – 1.6%  
Royal Gold, Inc.     96,980       2,919,098    
RTI International Metals, Inc. (a)     33,470       3,046,105    
Stillwater Mining Co. (a)     306,150       3,885,043    
Metals & Mining Total     9,850,246    
Materials Total     15,291,355    
Telecommunication Services – 2.1%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 0.8%  
Cbeyond, Inc. (a)     161,930       4,749,407    
Diversified Telecommunication Services Total     4,749,407    
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.3%  
Dobson Communications
Corp., Class A (a)
    507,870       4,362,603    
SBA Communications
Corp., Class A (a)
    131,587       3,888,396    
Wireless Telecommunication Services Total     8,250,999    
Telecommunication Services Total     13,000,406    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost of $521,707,001)
    594,464,588    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Short-Term Obligation – 1.6%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due 04/02/07
at 5.060%, collateralized by a
U.S. Treasury Obligation
maturing 05/31/11, market
value of $10,269,863 (repurchase
proceeds $10,071,245)
    10,067,000       10,067,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $10,067,000)
    10,067,000    
Total Investments – 99.0%
(Cost of $531,774,001)(b)
    604,531,588    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.0%     6,004,551    
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 610,536,139    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $533,516,561.

At March 31, 2007, the Master Portfolio held investments in the following sectors:


Sector (unaudited)
  % of
Net Assets
 
Information Technology     23.5    
Health Care     18.8    
Industrials     16.5    
Consumer Discretionary     16.3    
Financials     9.6    
Energy     6.8    
Materials     2.5    
Telecommunication Services     2.1    
Consumer Staples     1.3    
      97.4    
Short-Term Obligation     1.6    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     1.0    
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
ADR   American Depositary Receipt  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC
March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Master
Portfolio
 
Assets  
Investments, at identified cost     4,724,354,000       1,595,026,339       3,575,011,423       531,774,001    
Investments, at value (including securities on loan
of $—, $107,738,264, $— and $—, respectively)
    5,717,309,795       1,822,082,531       4,673,551,302       604,531,588    
Cash     986       223,540       124       4,654,957    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     47,182,592       12,477,786       4,563,075       14,056,564    
Interest     385,183       2,687       85,327       2,830    
Dividends     2,002,027       2,836,917       1,471,980       117,375    
Foreign tax reclaim           38,486                
Securities lending           8,208                
Total Assets     5,766,880,583       1,837,670,155       4,679,671,808       623,363,314    
Liabilities  
Collateral on securities loaned           110,263,409                
Written options at value (premium of $1,181,875)           1,089,192                
Payable for:  
Investments purchased           13,969,636             12,374,634    
Investment advisory fee     2,983,943       771,743       2,467,472       354,308    
Administration fee     471,059       58,900       382,012       13,749    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     15,197       13,109       12,825       12,380    
Trustees' fees     51,125       51,903       51,391       38,495    
Custody fee     52,452       7,584       38,403       8,390    
Other liabilities     40,743       39,984       72,923       25,219    
Total Liabilities     3,614,519       126,265,460       3,025,026       12,827,175    
Net Assets     5,763,266,064       1,711,404,695       4,676,646,782       610,536,139    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsColumbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
Marsico
Growth
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Large Cap
Core
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Marsico
Focused
Equities
Master
Portfolio
  Columbia
Small Cap
Growth
Master
Portfolio
 
Investment Income  
Dividends     41,730,494       32,991,027       33,932,466       1,278,412    
Interest     20,262,885       338,643       13,724,980       932,463    
Securities lending income           50,173                
Foreign taxes withheld     (1,494,268 )     (211,423 )     (1,892,149 )        
Total Investment Income     60,499,111       33,168,420       45,765,297       2,210,875    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     30,737,961       8,858,839       27,024,538       3,660,996    
Administration fee     4,781,517       660,595       4,141,215       130,213    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     159,989       157,246       156,345       134,473    
Trustees' fees     18,779       18,776       18,782       18,971    
Custody fee     205,178       34,506       159,922       33,281    
Other expenses     182,563       110,891       170,431       75,290    
Total Operating Expenses     36,085,987       9,840,853       31,671,233       4,053,224    
Interest expense           5,745                
Total Expenses     36,085,987       9,846,598       31,671,233       4,053,224    
Custody earnings credit     (13,273 )     (7,640 )     (10,137 )     (6,441 )  
Net Expenses     36,072,714       9,838,958       31,661,096       4,046,783    
Net Investment Income (Loss)     24,426,397       23,329,462       14,104,201       (1,835,908 )  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments,
Foreign Currency Transactions and Written Options
 
Net realized gain on:  
Investments     14,444,635       99,774,082       108,896,537       81,359,817    
Foreign currency transactions     27,056             62,593          
Written options           753,593                
Net realized gain     14,471,691       100,527,675       108,959,130       81,359,817    
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     185,265,873       68,178,166       50,464,854       (58,455,198 )  
Written options           92,683                
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     185,265,873       68,270,849       50,464,854       (58,455,198 )  
Net Gain     199,737,564       168,798,524       159,423,984       22,904,619    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     224,163,961       192,127,986       173,528,185       21,068,711    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

    Columbia Marsico Growth   Columbia Large Cap Core  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Master Portfolio   Master Portfolio  
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 ($)   2007 ($)   2006 ($)  
Operations  
Net investment income (loss)     24,426,397       10,421,292       23,329,462       19,959,011    
Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency transactions and written options     14,471,691       63,186,834       100,527,675       89,963,327    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,                                  
foreign currency translations and written options     185,265,873       401,511,091       68,270,849       75,745,616    
Net increase resulting from operations     224,163,961       475,119,217       192,127,986       185,667,954    
Contributions     2,188,083,613       2,106,018,060       185,946,065       263,177,606    
Withdrawals     (1,011,668,981 )     (562,241,247 )     (278,518,354 )     (311,756,562 )  
Net contributions/withdrawals     1,176,414,632       1,543,776,813       (92,572,289 )     (48,578,956 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     1,400,578,593       2,018,896,030       99,555,697       137,088,998    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     4,362,687,471       2,343,791,441       1,611,848,998       1,474,760,000    
End of period     5,763,266,064       4,362,687,471       1,711,404,695       1,611,848,998    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia Marsico Focused Equities   Columbia Small Cap Growth  
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Master Portfolio   Master Portfolio  
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 ($)   2007 ($)   2006 ($)  
Operations  
Net investment income (loss)     14,104,201       7,248,353       (1,835,908 )     (1,893,731 )  
Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency transactions and written options     108,959,130       211,767,301       81,359,817       127,041,319    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,                                  
foreign currency translations and written options     50,464,854       411,118,230       (58,455,198 )     5,696,666    
Net increase resulting from operations     173,528,185       630,133,884       21,068,711       130,844,254    
Contributions     1,443,092,198       635,285,485       261,206,484       27,811,210    
Withdrawals     (1,088,798,390 )     (46,636,202 )     (163,705,076 )     (196,039,444 )  
Net contributions/withdrawals     354,293,808       588,649,283       97,501,408       (168,228,234 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     527,821,993       1,218,783,167       118,570,119       (37,383,980 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     4,148,824,789       2,930,041,622       491,966,020       529,350,000    
End of period     4,676,646,782       4,148,824,789       610,536,139       491,966,020    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2007   2006   2005   2004   2003  
Total return     4.07 %     15.11 %     8.30 %     33.81 %     (18.90 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net operating expenses (a)     0.73 %     0.75 %     0.83 %     0.87 %     0.87 %  
Interest expense                 %(b)     %(b)     %(b)  
Net expenses (a)     0.73 %     0.75 %     0.83 %     0.87 %     0.87 %  
Net investment income (loss) (a)     0.50 %     0.31 %     0.25 %     0.07 %     (0.05 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     42 %     62 %     62 %     94 %     107 %  

 

(a)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(b)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio

        Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended
March 31,
 
    2007   2006   2005   2004   2003 (a)  
Total return     12.48 %     12.68 %     5.18 %     32.80 %     (22.08 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net operating expenses     0.60 %(b)     0.61 %(b)     0.67 %     0.71 %(b)(f)     0.71 %(b)(c)(g)  
Interest expense     %(d)     %(d)           %(d)     %(c)(d)(g)  
Net expenses     0.60 %(b)     0.61 %(b)     0.67 %     0.71 %(b)(f)     0.71 %(b)(c)(g)  
Net investment income     1.43 %(b)     1.28 %(b)     1.34 %     0.74 %(b)     0.96 %(b)(c)  
Waiver/reimbursement                 0.01 %     %(d)        
Portfolio turnover rate     148 %     106 %     122 %     47 %     77 %(e)  

 

(a)  Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio commenced operations on May 13, 2002.

(b)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  The reimbursement from the investment advisor had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Allocated from Blue Chip Master Portfolio.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2007   2006   2005   2004   2003  
Total return     3.84 %     19.81 %     5.76 %     32.78 %     (19.02 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net operating expenses (a)     0.74 %     0.75 %     0.83 %     0.86 %     0.86 %  
Interest expense                 %(b)     %(b)     %(b)  
Net expenses (a)     0.74 %     0.75 %     0.83 %     0.86 %     0.86 %  
Net investment income (loss) (a)     0.33 %     0.21 %     0.11 %     (0.01 )%     (0.08 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     52 %     71 %     89 %     96 %     115 %  

 

(a)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(b)  Rounds to less than 0.01%

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio

    Period Ended
Year Ended March 31,
  March 31,  
    2007   2006   2005   2004 (a)  
Total return     0.54 %     31.47 %     0.50 %     51.50 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Net expenses     0.77 %(b)     0.78 %(b)     0.90 %(b)     0.98 %(c)  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.35 )%(b)     (0.39 )%(b)     0.56 %(b)     (0.66 )%(c)  
Portfolio turnover rate     188 %     117 %     59 %     26 %(d)  

 

(a)  Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio commenced operations on November 1, 2003.

(b)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Not annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial StatementsStock Funds

March 31, 2007

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the "Master Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Master Trust (each a "Master Portfolio" and collectively, the "Master Portfolios"):

Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio

Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio

Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio

Effective March 30, 2007, the Master Trust converted from a Delaware statutory trust to a Delaware limited liability company and changed its name to "Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC" from "Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust". The series of the Master Trust serve as master portfolios for the Columbia Funds that operate as feeder funds in a master/feeder structure.

The following investors (each a "Feeder Fund" and collectively, the "Feeder Funds") were invested in the Master Portfolios at March 31, 2007:

Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio  
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund     98.7 %  
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund (Offshore)     0.5 %  
Banc of America Capital Management Funds I,
LLC – Growth Fund
    0.8%    
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     99.3 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund (Offshore)     0.7 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund     99.7 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund (Offshore)     0.3 %  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II     99.0 %  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II (Offshore)     1.0 %  

 

Banc of America Capital Management Funds I, LLC—Focused Equities Fund, formerly a Feeder Fund of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio, liquidated on March 29, 2007.

Each of the Master Portfolios is a diversified fund except for Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio which is a non-diversified fund.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Master Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Master Portfolios' Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.

Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Options are valued at the last reported sale price, or in the absence of a sale, the mean between the last quoted bid and ask price.

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security is valued at "fair value", such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Master Portfolios' financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Options

Each Master Portfolio may write call and put options on futures they own or in which they may invest. Writing put options tends to increase the Master Portfolios' exposure to the underlying instrument. Writing call options tends to decrease the Master Portfolios' exposure to the underlying instrument. When the Master Portfolios write a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against the amounts paid on the underlying future transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. Each Master Portfolio as a writer of an option has no control over whether the underlying future may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the future underlying the written option. There is the risk the Master Portfolios may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market. The Master Portfolios' custodian will set aside cash or liquid portfolio securities equal to the amount of the written options contract commitment in a separate account.

Certain Master Portfolios may also write call options on a security the Master Portfolios own. Writing call options tends to decrease a Master Portfolio's exposure to the underlying security. When a Master Portfolio writes a call option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability. Premiums received from writing call options which have expired are treated as realized gains.

Each Master Portfolio may also purchase put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Master Portfolio's exposure to the underlying instrument. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund's exposure to the underlying instrument. The Master Portfolios may pay a premium, which is included in the Master Portfolios' Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the option. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying future transaction to determine the realized gain or loss.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Master Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be credit worthy by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), the Master Portfolios' investment advisor. Each Master Portfolio, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Columbia is responsible for determining that collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon the each Master Portfolio's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Master Portfolios seek to assert their rights.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

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unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statements of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date. Distributions received from real estate investment trusts (REITs) in excess of their income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments and/or realized gains as applicable. If the Master Portfolios no longer own the applicable securities, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

Each investor in the Master Portfolios is treated as an owner of its proportionate share of the net assets, income, expenses, realized and unrealized gains and losses of the Master Portfolios.

Expenses

General expenses of the Master Trust are allocated to the Master Portfolios based upon their relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Master Portfolio are charged directly to that Master Portfolio.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Master Portfolios are treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes and therefore are not subject to federal income tax. Each investor in a Master Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its allocated share of that Master Portfolio's ordinary income and capital gains.

Each Master Portfolio's assets, income and distributions will be managed in such a way that a Feeder Fund will be able to continue to qualify as a registered investment company by investing its assets through its Master Portfolio.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Master Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Master Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Master Portfolio. Also, under the Master Trust's organizational documents, the trustees and officers of the Master Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Master Trust. However, based on experience, the Master Portfolios expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio   $ 1,054,858,592     $ (64,576,440 )   $ 990,282,152    
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     236,854,887       (11,920,913 )     224,933,974    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio     1,105,545,245       (24,159,853 )     1,081,385,392    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio     82,777,477       (11,762,450 )     71,015,027    

 

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Master Portfolios and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Master Portfolio's financial statements.


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Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Master Portfolios. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Master Portfolio at the following annual rates:

    Fees on Average Net Assets  
    First
$500
Million
  $500 Million
to $1
Billion
  $1 Billion
to $1.5
Billion
  $1.5 Billion
to $3
Billion
  $3 Billion
to $6
Billion
  Over
$6 Billion
 
Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio     0.75 %     0.70 %     0.65 %     0.60 %     0.58 %     0.56 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     0.60 %     0.55 %     0.50 %     0.45 %     0.43 %     0.41 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
  0.75%   0.70%   0.65%   0.60%   0.58%   0.56%  
Columbia Small Cap Growth
Master Portfolio
  0.70%   0.65%   0.60%   0.60%   0.60%   0.60%  

 

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective investment advisory fee rates for the Master Portfolios, as a percentage of the Master Portfolios' average daily net assets, were as follows:

    Effective
Rates
 
Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio     0.62 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     0.54 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities  
Master Portfolio     0.63 %  
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio     0.70 %  

 

Sub-Advisory Fee

Marsico Capital Management, LLC ("Marsico"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, has been retained by Columbia as the investment sub-advisor to Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio and Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio. As the sub-advisor, Marsico is responsible for daily investment operations, including placing all orders for the purchase and sale of the portfolio securities for the Master Portfolios. Columbia, from the investment advisory fee it receives, pays Marsico a monthly sub-advisory fee at the annual rate of 0.45% of each respective Master Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Master Portfolios. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, based on the Master Portfolios' average daily net assets at the annual rates listed below less the fees payable by the Master Portfolios under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below:

    Annual
Rate
 
Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio     0.10 %  
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     0.05 %  
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
    0.10%    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio     0.05 %  

 

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolios entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the


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Master Portfolios. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolios entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Master Portfolios. Under the State Street Agreements, each Master Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of each Master Portfolio for the month. The aggregate fee shall not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Master Portfolios also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolios entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement Columbia provides services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Master Portfolios reimburse Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Master Portfolio expenses. Fees related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are paid by the Feeder Funds and are included in "Administration fee" on the Feeder Funds' Statements of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Master Portfolios under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Master Portfolios, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Master Portfolios also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Master Portfolios' portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by each of the Portfolios under these agreements is as follows:

Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio   $ 120,944    
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     120,944    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
    120,944    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio     100,721    

 

Custody Credits

Each Master Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations. The Master Portfolios could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Master Portfolios are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and receive no compensation from the Master Portfolios. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Master Portfolios in accordance with federal securities regulations.

The Master Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Master Portfolios' assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, a portfolio of Columbia Funds Series Trust, another registered investment company advised by Columbia. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.


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Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

    Investment Securities  
    Purchases   Sales  
Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio   $ 2,985,608,753     $ 1,970,185,562    
Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio     2,420,347,033       2,493,021,089    
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio     2,470,990,994       2,079,745,956    
Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio     970,178,778       1,062,385,097    

 

Note 6. Line of Credit

The Master Portfolios and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund or Master Portfolio. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Master Portfolios, with the exception of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, did not borrow under these arrangements.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowings existed and the weighted average interest rate for Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio are as follows:

Average
Borrowings
  Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
 
$ 100,000       5.74 %  

 

Note 7. Securities Lending

Each Master Portfolio commenced a securities lending program in August 2006 and may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Master Portfolio and any additional required collateral is delivered to the Master Portfolio on the next business day. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, is paid to the Master Portfolio. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Master Portfolio has the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event a Master Portfolio is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Master Portfolio. The Master Portfolio bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.


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Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

Certain Master Portfolios invest in securities of foreign issuers. There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

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On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action - Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company - involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Holders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio and Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio (constituting part of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC, hereafter referred to as the "Portfolios") at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations, and the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Portfolios' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Fund Governance Stock Funds

Trustees

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees for the Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Complex, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
 
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Managing Director, E. J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  Retired
Oversees 79.
Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)
 
William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman – Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.
Oversees 79.
Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)
 
Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.
Oversees 79.
Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.
 

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.


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Fund Governance (continued) Stock Funds

Officers

Officers

Name, Address and Age,
Position with Columbia Funds,
Year First Elected or
Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
  President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
  Associate General Counsel, Bank of America since April, 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management (investment management) prior to April, 2005.  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
  Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 – December 2006; Vice President Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  Director (Columbia Management Group LLC and Investment Product Group Compliance), Bank of America since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management (investment management), August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (investment management) prior to August 2004.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Managing Director of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC September, 2004 to December, 2005; Vice President Fund Administration June, 2002 to September, 2004, Vice President Product Strategy and Development from February, 2001 to June, 2002.  

 


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Fund Governance (continued) Stock Funds

Officers

Name, Address and Age,
Position with Columbia Funds,
Year First Elected or
Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Fund Controller from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.  
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.  
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Advisor since October, 2004; Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April, 2002 to October, 2004; Management Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) prior to October, 2002.  

 


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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory AgreementsStock Funds

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") contemplates that the Boards of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust (the "Boards"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and are not "interested persons" of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Boards reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, (i) investment advisory agreements with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") for the Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II, Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio, Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio, Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio, and Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio; and (ii) an investment sub-advisory agreement with Marsico Capital Management ("Marsico Capital" or the "Sub-Adviser") for Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio and Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio. The investment advisory agreements with CMA and the investment sub-advisory agreement with Marsico Capital are each referred to as an "Advisory Agreement" and collectively referred to as the "Advisory Agreements." The fund and master portfolios identified above are each referred to as a "Fund" and collectively referred to as the "Funds."

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Boards, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the Sub-Adviser and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreements. The Boards' review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Boards received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds by CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements. The Boards also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Funds, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration forms ("Forms ADV") for CMA and the Sub-Adviser were made available to the Boards, as were CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Boards reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

In addition, the Boards considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Funds, CMA and the Sub-Adviser, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Funds' Chief Compliance Officer.

The Boards evaluated the ability of CMA and the Sub-Adviser, based on their resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Boards considered information regarding CMA's compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Funds.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Boards concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to each of the Funds by CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

Fund Performance and Expenses. The Boards considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for each of the Funds, as relevant. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") to be the most similar to a given Fund (the "Peer Group") and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the "Universe"), as well as to each Fund's benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Boards were provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in each Fund's Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Boards received and considered statistical information regarding each Fund's total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense


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reimbursements. The Boards also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for each Fund's Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. For certain Funds, Lipper determined that the composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ from that of performance to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Boards also considered Lipper data that ranked each Fund based on: (i) each Fund's one-year performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) each Fund's one-year performance compared to total expenses; (iii) each Fund's three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) each Fund's three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fee Rates. The Boards reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rates combined with the administration fee rates, payable by the Funds to CMA for investment advisory services (the "Advisory Agreement Rates"). The Boards also reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment sub-advisory fee rates (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates") payable by CMA to the Sub-Adviser for investment sub-advisory services. In addition, the Boards reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rates and considered the Advisory Agreement Rates after taking the waivers/caps into account (the "Net Advisory Rates"). The Boards noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General ("NYAG") to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Boards also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses of certain Funds across the fund complex, including in conjunction with certain Fund mergers. The Boards also recognized the possibility that certain Funds would reach breakpoints sooner because of the new assets obtained as a result of a merger. Additionally, the Boards received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates with those of the other funds in their respective Peer Groups.

For certain Funds highlighted as meeting agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Boards engaged in further analysis with regard to approval of the Funds' Advisory Agreements. The Boards engaged in further review of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate was appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Boards noted factors such as positive performance of the Fund relative to its Peer Group and performance Universe over most measurement periods and a total expense ratio that was below the median of its expense Universe, that outweighed the factor noted above.

The Boards engaged in further review of Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate was appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Boards noted such factors as performance that was above the median of its performance Universe over some periods and total expenses that were below the median of its expense Universe, that outweighed the factor noted above. The Boards separately considered Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Master Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate was appreciably outside the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Boards noted factors such as the Fund's out-performance of the median of its Peer Group and performance Universe in all measurement periods, that outweighed the factor noted above.

The Boards separately considered Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate and investment performance over some periods were appreciably outside the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Boards noted other factors such as a total expense ratio that was below the median of its expense Universe, that outweighed the factor noted above.

The Boards also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the "Consultant") appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant's role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant's report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Boards concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, and the approval of the Advisory Agreements for all of the Funds.


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With regard to the Funds with a sub-adviser, the Boards also reviewed the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates charged by Marsico Capital, which serves as Sub-Adviser to certain of the Funds. The Boards concluded that the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates are fair and equitable, based on their consideration of the factors described above.

Profitability. The Boards received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, as well as on other relationships between the Funds and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Boards concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Boards received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds, whether the Funds have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Boards concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Fund shareholders, most particularly through breakpoints and fee waiver arrangements.

The Boards acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser's economies of scale, stemming largely from the Boards' understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients. The Boards also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA and the Sub-Adviser to their other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Boards concluded that, where the Advisory Agreement Rates, Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates were appreciably higher than the range of the fee rates offered to other CMA and Sub-Adviser clients, based on information provided by CMA and the Sub-Adviser, the costs associated with managing and operating a registered investment company provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Funds.

Other Benefits to CMA and the Sub-Adviser. The Boards received and considered information regarding any "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates and the Sub-Adviser as a result of their relationship with the Funds. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's relationships with the Funds (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's business as a result of their relationship with the Funds (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates or a Sub-Adviser).

The Boards considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Funds in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Boards also reviewed CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Funds and other clients. The Boards concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review. As discussed above, the Boards review materials received from CMA and the Sub-Adviser annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Boards also review and assess the quality of the services the Funds receive throughout the year. In this regard, the Boards review reports of CMA and the Sub-Adviser at each of their quarterly meetings, which include, among other things, Fund performance reports. In addition, the Boards confer with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion. After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Boards concluded that the compensation payable to CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Boards unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreements.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee ConsultantStock Funds

INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH MANAGEMENT FEES ARE NEGOTIATED FOR THE COLUMBIA MUTUAL FUNDS OVERSEEN BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

I. Overview

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. ("CFD"1) agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund ("Fund" and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the "Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Fund's Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund's Board together with the other members of the Fund's Board, referred to as the "Trustees") appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds' Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees...to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees...using...an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of...the Independent Fee Consultant."

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.   The nature and quality of CMA's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.   Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

1  CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. ("CMG"), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds' transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

2  I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.


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5.   Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.   Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.

C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA's costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

1.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

  Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG's costs and profitability.

2.   Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG's fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

  Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") in performing the Trustees' screening procedures.

3.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether...the fund-by-fund screen...should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

  Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

4.   Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

  Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

5.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

  Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

6.   Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic


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assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

  Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG's view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG's analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds' assets increase.

7.   Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

  Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

III. Principal Finding

A. General

1.   Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

2.   In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

3.   The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

4.   Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

5.   Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

6.   The Funds' performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

7.   The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund's performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund's ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

8.   Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

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use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

10.   The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

11.   Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

12.   Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

13.   The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves' fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

14.   CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

15.   CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

16.   The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

17.   CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds' management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds' management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.


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G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

18.  The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

19.   Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

1.   Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

3.   Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management ("MCM") in as much as CMA is MCM's largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM's other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

4.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

5.   If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

6.   Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

7.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

8.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

9.   Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG's profitability.

Respectfully submitted,
John D. Rea


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AppendixStock Funds

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

1.  Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

2.  CMG's expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

3.  Information on CMG's organizational structure;

4.  Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

5.  Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

6.  Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

7.  Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

8.  Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

9.  Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting ("NERA") to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.


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Columbia FundsStock Funds

Growth Funds   Columbia Acorn Fund
Columbia Acorn Select
Columbia Acorn USA
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund
Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II
 
Core Funds   Columbia Common Stock Fund
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund
Columbia Small Cap Core Fund
 
Value Funds   Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
Columbia Dividend Income Fund
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II
Columbia Strategic Investor Fund
 
Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds   Columbia Asset Allocation Fund
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II
Columbia Balanced Fund
Columbia Liberty Fund
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Balanced Growth Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Growth Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Income Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Income and Growth Portfolio
Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio
Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio
Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio
Columbia Thermostat Fund
 
Index Funds   Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund
Columbia Large Cap Index Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund
 
Specialty Funds   Columbia Convertible Securities Fund
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund
Columbia Technology Fund
 
Global/International Funds   Columbia Acorn International
Columbia Acorn International Select
Columbia Global Value Fund
Columbia Greater China Fund
Columbia International Stock Fund
Columbia International Value Fund
Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund
Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund
Columbia World Equity Fund
 

 


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Columbia FundsStock Funds

Taxable Bond Funds   Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund
Columbia Core Bond Fund
Columbia Federal Securities Fund
Columbia High Income Fund
Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund
Columbia Income Fund
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund
Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund
 
Tax-Exempt Bond Funds   Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund
Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
 
Money Market Funds   Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves
Columbia Cash Reserves
Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves
Columbia Government Plus Reserves
Columbia Government Reserves
Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves
Columbia Money Market Reserves
Columbia Municipal Reserves
Columbia Prime Reserves
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves
Columbia Treasury Reserves
 

 

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Important Information About This ReportStock Funds

The funds mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Stock Funds listed on this report's cover.

A description of the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 800-368-0346. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the funds' website.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC ("Columbia Management") is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and product for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

Transfer Agent  
Columbia Management Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
800.345.6611
 
Distributor  
Columbia Management
Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
 
Investment Advisor  
Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
 

 


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Table of contents

Economic Update     1    
LifeGoalTM Growth Portfolio     2    
LifeGoalTM Balanced
Growth Portfolio
    7    
LifeGoalTM Income and
Growth Portfolio
    12    
LifeGoalTM Income Portfolio     17    
Investment Portfolios     21    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    25    
Statements of Operations     27    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    28    
Financial Highlights     34    
Notes to Financial Statements     53    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    62    
Tax Information     63    
Fund Governance     64    
Board Consideration and
Re–Approval of Investment
Advisory Agreement
    67    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent
Fee Consultant
    70    
Important Information About
This Report
    77    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you'll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a "check-up" every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

•  Gotten married or divorced

•  Added a child to your family

•  Made a significant change in employment

•  Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

•  Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

•  Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It's important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You'll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it's not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Wilson
President, Columbia Funds




Economic UpdateColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios

US economic growth advanced at a modest pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. A weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period, with few signs that relief was imminent. Energy prices trended downward, but rose again late in the period, and core inflation moved higher. Yet, many economic indicators remained positive. Job growth, for example, was relatively strong, as the labor markets added an average of 164,000 new jobs each month over the period and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4%. Personal income rose and consumer spending continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace as the period wore on. Against this backdrop, economic growth averaged around 2.2% for the 12-month period.

Between April and June 2006, the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised a key short-term interest rate, the federal funds rate, twice—to 5.25%. But after its June meeting, the Fed turned cautious in the face of slower economic growth and held the federal funds rate steady. Investors reacted favorably to the prospect of stable or lower interest rates and fueled a rally that moved stock prices higher and gave a boost to the bond market as well.

Despite late set-back, stocks moved solidly higher

Stock prices rose at an above-average pace during the 12-month period covered by this report. The S&P 500 Index, a broad measure of common stock performance, rose 11.83%. Large-cap stocks staged a comeback against small- and mid-cap stocks, as measured by their respective Russell indices. Foreign stock markets were even stronger than the US market. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stock market performance in industrialized countries outside the United States and Canada, returned 20.20%, despite a volatile stretch late in the period when the US and many foreign stock markets retreated in response to a sharp decline in the Chinese market and other market-specific factors.

Bonds bounced back

Although bond yields moved higher early in the period, most segments of the US bond market delivered respectable returns, as prices rose and yields declined in reaction to the Fed's mid-year decision to put further short-term rate increases on hold. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note1, a bellwether for the bond market, ended the 12-month period at 4.63%—somewhat lower than where it started. In this environment, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%. High-yield bonds led the US fixed-income markets, reflecting investor confidence about the overall resilience of the economy despite its slower pace of growth. The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index returned 11.45%.

1  10-year Treasury note used solely as a benchmark for long-term interest rates.

Summary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007

g  The broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83%. Stock markets outside the United States were even stronger, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.

S&P Index   MSCI EAFE Index  
   

 

g  Investment-grade bonds rebounded as yields declined, lifting the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a respectable return. High-yield bonds, as measured by the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index, led the US fixed-income markets.

Lehman
Index
  Merrill
Lynch Index
 
   

 

The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index tracks the performance of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.38    
Class B     2.13    
Class C     2.13    
Class R     1.63    
Class Z     1.13    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the portfolio's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. These operating expense ratios include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or redemption of portfolio shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     23.345       22,000    
Class B     18,229 *     18,229 *  
Class C     21,645       21,645    
Class R     23,284       n/a    
Class Z     23,800       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/12/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     10.74       4.36       9.90       4.90       9.97       8.97       10.45       11.01    
5-year     8.90       7.62       8.08       7.78       8.09       8.09       8.84       9.17    
10-year/Life     8.85       8.20       6.43 *     6.43 *     8.03       8.03       8.82       9.06    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

Class R shares and Class Z shares, each sold only at net asset value ("NAV"), have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to January 23, 2006 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. If Class R fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower. Only eligible investors may purchase Class R and Class Z shares of the portfolio, directly or by exchange. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for eligibility and other details.

*Class B shares commenced operations on August 12, 1997 and have no performance prior to that date.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,106.11       1,022.44       2.63       2.52       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,102.42       1,018.70       6.55       6.29       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,103.12       1,018.70       6.55       6.29       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,105.51       1,021.19       3.94       3.78       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,108.20       1,023.68       1.31       1.26       0.25    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

*Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio's expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     14.69    
Class B     13.93    
Class C     13.85    
Class R     14.67    
Class Z     14.80    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.68    
Class B     0.63    
Class C     0.63    
Class R     0.66    
Class Z     0.71    

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 10.74% without sales charge. The portfolio's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83% during the period.1 The average return of its peer group, the Morningstar Large Blend Category, was 10.25%.2 An emphasis on large-cap stock funds over mid- and small-cap stock funds helped the portfolio outperform its peer group during the period. International stock funds aided the portfolio's relative return as international markets generally fared better than the US stock market during the 12-month period.

Foreign stock markets led the way

Bolstered by solid economic growth and, in some markets, favorable currency trends, stock markets outside the United States were strong performers during the period—and made a significant contribution to the portfolio's return. Approximately 18% of the portfolio's assets are invested in international equities across three funds: Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund and Columbia International Value Fund. Columbia Acorn International, the portfolio's largest international position, outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index3, a broad measure of performance in major stock markets outside the United States.

Emphasis on large-cap stock funds aided returns

A decision to overweight large-cap funds and underweight mid- and small-cap funds enhanced the portfolio's performance. However, this performance advantage was somewhat offset by individual fund performance. Columbia Large Cap Value, Columbia Mid Cap Value and Columbia Small Cap Value II funds all trailed their respective benchmarks for the period.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. However, slower housing and manufacturing trends are also likely to be offset by gains in personal, business and government spending. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

3The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remain attractive, with stocks generally trading near or just below their historical valuation levels. Large caps may be at a slight valuation advantage to small caps, and growth appears to have a valuation edge over value, given the strong run up that both small caps and value have experienced over the past several years. We continue to expect international markets to hold their ground, if solid economic growth and relatively low interest rates persist around the world.

Portfolio Allocation

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
    17.5    
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund
    16.6    
Columbia Large Cap
Value Fund
    15.7    
Columbia Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    11.0    
Columbia Mid Cap
Value Fund
    10.0    
Columbia Acorn
International
    6.7    
Columbia International
Value Fund
    5.7    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund
    5.5    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II
    4.5    
Columbia Acorn USA     2.5    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund
    2.3    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
    2.0    

 

Portfolio allocation is calculated as a percentage of total investments.


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Portfolio ProfileColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +10.74%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +11.83%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the portfolio's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 10.74% without sales charge.

g  An emphasis on large-cap stock funds over small- and mid-cap stock funds enhanced return during the period.

g  International stock funds also enhanced performance, as foreign markets generally outperformed the US stock market.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio since August 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 2000.

The outlook for the portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Management mutual funds and portfolios.

The portfolio is a "fund of funds."

A fund of funds bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap stocks may present special risks. They tend to be more volatile and may be less liquid than the stocks of larger companies. Small-cap stocks often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and tend to be more thinly traded than stocks of larger companies.

International investing may involve certain risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Some of the countries the fund invests in are considered emerging economies, which means there may be greater risks associated with investing there than in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios reserve the right to add or remove funds at any time.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or redemption of portfolio shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     22,186       20,905    
Class B     18,694 *     18,694 *  
Class C     20,753       20,753    
Class R     22,101       n/a    
Class Z     22,678       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/13/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     9.95       3.66       9.00       4.00       9.09       8.09       9.59       10.15    
5-year     7.75       6.47       6.95       6.64       6.94       6.94       7.66       8.02    
10-year/Life     8.30       7.65       6.71 *     6.71 *     7.57       7.57       8.25       8.53    

 

          

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.25    
Class B     2.00    
Class C     2.00    
Class R     1.50    
Class Z     1.00    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the portfolio's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. These operating expense ratios include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

Class R shares and Class Z shares, each sold only at net asset value ("NAV"), have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to January 23, 2006 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. If Class R fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower. Only eligible investors may purchase Class R and Class Z shares of the portfolio, directly or by exchange. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for eligibility and other details.

*Class B shares commenced operations on August 13, 1997 and have no performance prior to that date.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,081.48       1,022.44       2.59       2.52       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,077.09       1,018.70       6.47       6.29       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,077.19       1,018.70       6.47       6.29       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.72       1,021.19       3.89       3.78       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.12       1,023.68       1.30       1.26       0.25    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

* Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio's expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 9.95% without sales charge. The portfolio's equity benchmark, the broad-based S&P 500 returned 11.83%. Its fixed income benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.59%.1 The portfolio's return was higher than the 9.14% average return for its peer group, the Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category.2 An emphasis on stock funds over bond funds aided performance. However, a tilt toward growth stock funds over value funds hampered return as value continued to outperform growth during the period.

A favorable environment for stocks

Bolstered by solid, if moderate, economic growth, the US stock market continued to move forward during the 12-month period covered by this report. As a result, the portfolio's emphasis on stock funds over bond funds was a good tactical decision. Within equities, a relatively high exposure to large-cap stock funds, which accounted for approximately 28% of the portfolio's assets, and a 16.6% position in international stock funds also aided the portfolio's return. Foreign markets generally outperformed the US stock market during the period. The portfolio's largest international position was in Columbia Acorn International which, outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index.

Bonds generated solid gains

In an environment of relatively steady interest rates and moderate inflation, most segments of the US bond market delivered solid returns for the period. Within the portfolio, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund outperformed its benchmark. Columbia High Income Fund lagged its benchmark.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. However, slower housing and manufacturing trends are also likely to be offset by gains in personal, business and government spending. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of fixed-rate, publicly-placed, dollar-denominated, non-convertible investment grade corporate debt issues. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     12.38    
Class B     12.31    
Class C     12.44    
Class R     12.37    
Class Z     12.35    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.62    
Class B     0.53    
Class C     0.53    
Class R     0.59    
Class Z     0.65    

 


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Portfolio Allocation

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund
    28.0    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
    10.2    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund     9.3    
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund     8.4    
Columbia Acorn International     7.1    
Columbia High Income Fund     6.5    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund
    5.6    
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund     5.1    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund     4.1    
Columbia International
Value Fund
    3.9    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II
    3.3    
Columbia Cash Reserves     3.0    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund
    2.1    
Columbia Acorn USA     1.8    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
    1.6    

 

Portfolio allocation is calculated as a percentage of total investments.

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remain attractive, with stocks generally trading near or just below their historical valuation levels. Large caps may be at a slight valuation advantage to small caps and growth appears to have a valuation edge over value, given the strong run up that both small caps and value have experienced over the past several years. We continue to expect international markets to hold their ground, if solid economic growth and relatively low interest rates persist around the world. We expect bonds to remain within a relatively tight trading range as rising global rates compete with attractive domestic yields.


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Portfolio ProfileColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 9.95% without sales charge.

g  The portfolio's bias for stock funds over bond funds aided performance in an environment of relatively solid economic growth and steady interest rates.

g  An emphasis on growth stock funds over value stock funds detracted from return as value outperformed growth during the period.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio since August 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 2000.

The outlook for the portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Management mutual funds and portfolios.

The portfolio is a "fund of funds."

A fund of funds bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap stocks may present special risks. They tend to be more volatile and may be less liquid than the stocks of larger companies. Small-cap stocks often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and tend to be more thinly traded than stocks of larger companies.

International investing may involve certain risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Bond investing poses special risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic developments and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Investing in high-yield securities (commonly known as "junk" bonds) offers the potential for high current income and attractive total return but involves certain risks. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect a junk bond issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Rising interest rates tend to lower the value of all bonds.

Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios reserve the right to add or remove funds at any time.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +9.95%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +6.59%  
  Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
 
  +11.83%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the portfolio's prospectus.


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Performance Information Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.15    
Class B     1.90    
Class C     1.90    
Class R     1.40    
Class Z     0.90    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the portfolio's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. These operating expense ratios include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or redemption of portfolio shares. The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the portfolio may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     18,593       17,521    
Class B     16,150 *     16,150 *  
Class C     17,247       17,247    
Class R     18,535       n/a    
Class Z     18,955       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R   Z  
Inception   10/15/96   08/07/97   10/15/96   01/23/06   10/15/96  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     8.07       1.85       7.20       2.20       7.24       6.24       7.80       8.30    
5-year     6.24       4.98       5.43       5.10       5.42       5.42       6.18       6.49    
10-year/Life     6.40       5.77       5.09 *     5.09 *     5.60       5.60       6.37       6.60    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

Class R shares and Class Z shares, each sold only at net asset value ("NAV"), have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to January 23, 2006 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. If Class R fees and expenses were included, performance would be lower. Only eligible investors may purchase Class R and Class Z shares of the portfolio, directly or by exchange. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for eligibility and other details.

*Class B shares commenced operations on August 7, 1997 and have no performance prior to that date.


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Understanding Your Expenses Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,058.59       1,022.44       2.57       2.52       0.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,053.90       1,018.70       6.40       6.29       1.25    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,054.20       1,018.70       6.40       6.29       1.25    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,057.29       1,021.19       3.85       3.78       0.75    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,059.29       1,023.68       1.28       1.26       0.25    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

*Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio's expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.


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Portfolio Manager's Report Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     11.04    
Class B     11.00    
Class C     10.94    
Class R     11.04    
Class Z     10.96    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.60    
Class B     0.52    
Class C     0.52    
Class R     0.58    
Class Z     0.63    

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 8.07% without sales charge. The portfolio's equity benchmark, the broad-based S&P 500 Index returned 11.83% and its fixed income benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, returned 6.59%.1 The portfolio's return was higher than the 7.61% average return of funds in the Morningstar Conservative Allocation Category.2 An emphasis on stock funds over bond funds aided performance. However, a tilt toward growth stock funds over value funds hampered returns as value continued to outperform growth during the period.

A favorable environment for stocks

Bolstered by solid, if moderate, economic growth, the US stock market continued to move forward during the 12-month period covered by this report. As a result, the portfolio's emphasis on stock funds over bond funds was a good tactical decision. Within equities, a relatively high exposure to large-cap stock funds, which accounted for approximately 22% of the portfolio's assets, and a 9% position in international stock funds also aided the portfolio's return. Foreign markets generally outperformed the US stock market during the period. Among the portfolio's three international positions, Columbia Acorn International outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index.

Bonds generated solid gains

In an environment of relatively steady interest rates and moderate inflation, most segments of the US bond market delivered solid returns for the period. Within the portfolio, Columbia Short-Term Bond Fund and Columbia Total Return Bond Fund outperformed their respective benchmarks while Columbia High Income Fund lagged its benchmark.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. However, slower housing and manufacturing trends are also likely to be offset by gains in personal, business and government spending. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

1The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of fixed-rate, publicly-placed, dollar-denominated, non-convertible investment grade corporate debt issues. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued) Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remain attractive, with stocks generally trading near or just below their historical valuation levels. Large caps may be at a slight valuation advantage to small caps and growth appears to have a valuation edge over value, given the strong run up that both small caps and value have experienced over the past several years. We continue to expect international markets to hold their ground, if solid economic growth and relatively low interest rates persist around the world. We expect bonds to remain within a relatively tight trading range as rising global rates compete with attractive domestic yields.

Portfolio Allocation

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund
    27.0    
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund
    21.5    
Columbia High Income
Fund
    10.5    
Columbia Cash Reserves     6.6    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund
    6.2    
Columbia Large Cap
Core Fund
    5.2    
Columbia Large Cap
Value Fund
    4.2    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund
    4.1    
Columbia Acorn International     3.7    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund
    2.5    
Columbia International
Value Fund
    2.5    
Columbia Mid Cap
Growth Fund
    2.5    
Columbia Mid Cap
Value Fund
    1.5    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II
    1.0    
Columbia Acorn USA     0.6    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II
    0.4    

 

Portfolio allocation is calculated as a percentage of total investments.


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Portfolio Profile Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/07

  +8.07%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +6.59%  
  Lehman Brothers U.S.
Aggregate Bond Index
 
  +11.83%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the portfolio's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 8.07% without sales charge.

g  The portfolio's bias for stock funds over bond funds aided performance in an environment of relatively solid economic growth and steady interest rates.

g  An emphasis on growth stock funds over value stock funds detracted from return as value outperformed growth during the period.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio since August 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 2000.

The outlook for the portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Management mutual funds and portfolios.

The portfolio is a "fund of funds."

A fund of funds bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap stocks may present special risks. They tend to be more volatile and may be less liquid than the stocks of larger companies. Small-cap stocks often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and tend to be more thinly traded than stocks of larger companies.

International investing may involve certain risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Bond investing poses special risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic developments and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Investing in high-yield securities (commonly known as "junk" bonds) offers the potential for high current income and attractive total return but involves certain risks. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect a junk bond issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Rising interest rates tend to lower the value of all bonds.

Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios reserve the right to add or remove funds at any time.


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Performance InformationColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Growth of a $10,000 investment 09/04/03 – 03/31/07

 

 

* Benchmark performance is as of 08/31/03

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or redemption of portfolio shares. Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index is an index of publicly-issued investment-grade corporate, US Treasury and government agency securities with remaining maturities of one to three years. This blend is 80% Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index and 20% Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index. Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index is an index of fixed-rate, non-investment-grade bonds with at least one year remaining to maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 09/04/03 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     11,853       11,463    
Class B     11,537       11,437    
Class C     11,516       11,516    
Class Z     11,956       n/a    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   09/04/03   09/04/03   09/05/03   09/04/03  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     6.91       3.40       6.13       3.13       6.03       5.03       7.07    
Life     4.87       3.89       4.08       3.83       4.03       4.03       5.12    

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.54    
Class B     2.29    
Class C     2.29    
Class Z     1.29    

 

Annual operating expense ratio

after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A     1.15    
Class B     1.90    
Class C     1.90    
Class Z     0.90    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the portfolio's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires July 31, 2007.
These operating expense ratios include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value (NAV) with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio's prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the portfolio's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio's annualized
expense ratio (%)*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,038.39       1,021.59       3.40       3.38       0.67    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,034.60       1,017.85       7.20       7.14       1.42    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,034.70       1,017.85       7.20       7.14       1.42    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,039.69       1,022.84       2.14       2.12       0.42    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different portfolios. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

* Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 6.91% without sales charge. The portfolio outperformed its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index, which returned 5.38%. The portfolio's return was also higher than the 6.61% return for the Blended 80% Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index/20% Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index, a customized benchmark created by Columbia Management Advisors.1 The portfolio outperformed the average return of its peer group, the Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond Category, which was 6.17%.2

Sector selection boosted the portfolio's return

A decision to include high-yield, mortgage and asset-backed and convertible securities funds in the portfolio aided return as these sectors of the market handily outperformed the portfolio's benchmarks. A reasonably strong economic environment and relatively stable interest rates boosted investor confidence, which led to higher returns among bond market segments that offered higher yields in exchange for the acceptance of higher risk. The portfolio's positions in Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and Columbia Total Return Bond Fund outperformed their benchmarks while Columbia High Income Fund and Columbia Convertible Securities Fund underperformed their benchmarks.

Approximately 6.0% of the portfolio's assets were allocated among three Columbia value funds, which enjoyed strong returns even though they fell short of their respective benchmarks for the period.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. However, slower housing and manufacturing trends are also likely to be offset by gains in personal, business and government spending. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remain attractive, with stocks generally trading near or just below their historical valuation levels. We expect bonds to remain within a relatively tight trading range as rising global rates compete with attractive domestic yields.

1Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index is an index of publicly-issued investment-grade corporate, US Treasury and government agency securities with remaining maturities of one to three years. This blend is 80% Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index and 20% Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index. Lehman Brothers High Yield Index is an index of fixed-rate, non-investment-grade bonds with at least one year remaining to maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     10.22    
Class B     10.21    
Class C     10.19    
Class Z     10.22    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     0.44    
Class B     0.37    
Class C     0.37    
Class Z     0.47    

 

Portfolio Allocation

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund     35.0    
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund     18.6    
Columbia High Income Fund     15.6    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     10.8    
Columbia Cash Reserves     9.0    
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund     5.0    
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund     4.0    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund     1.3    
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II     0.7    

 

Portfolio allocation is calculated as a percentage of total investments.


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Portfolio ProfileColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 03/31/2007

  +6.91%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.38%  
  Lehman Brothers U.S.
Aggregate 1-3 Years Index
 
  +6.61%  
  Blended 80% Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate 1-3 Years Index/20%
Lehman Brothers U.S. High
Yield Index
 

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the portfolio's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio's Class A shares returned 6.91% without sales charge.

g  Exposure to high-yield, along with mortgage and asset-backed and convertible securities funds, aided performance relative to the portfolio's benchmark.

g  A small position in value equity funds also aided the portfolio's return.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio since August 2004. Mr. Kuriyan is affiliated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the portfolio.

The outlook for the portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Management mutual funds and portfolios.

The portfolio is a "fund of funds."

A fund of funds bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Equity investments are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap stocks may present special risks. They tend to be more volatile and may be less liquid than the stocks of larger companies. Small-cap stocks often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and tend to be more thinly traded than stocks of larger companies.

International investing may involve certain risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Bond investing poses special risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic developments and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Investing in high-yield securities (commonly known as "junk" bonds) offers the potential for high current income and attractive total return but involves certain risks. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect a junk bond issuer's ability to make principal and interest payments. Rising interest rates tend to lower the value of all bonds.

Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios reserve the right to add or remove funds at any time.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Investment Companies(a) – 100.0%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Acorn International,
Class Z
    1,146,656       48,767,290    
Columbia Acorn USA,
Class Z
    612,692       18,172,439    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z
    1,002,803       16,716,722    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z
    1,574,951       41,200,729    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund,
Class Z
    8,120,757       120,836,869    
Columbia Large Cap
Value Fund, Class Z
    7,474,071       114,054,329    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z
    5,794,988       128,764,629    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund, Class Z
    2,585,482       39,738,864    
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund,
Class Z
    3,035,887       79,934,895    
Columbia Mid Cap
Value Fund, Class Z
    4,701,585       72,592,465    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II, Class Z
    1,017,809       14,554,673    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z
    2,313,461       32,735,476    
Total Investment Companies
(Cost of $610,896,140)
    728,069,380    
Total Investments – 100.0%
(Cost of $610,896,140)(b)
    728,069,380    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.0%     (119,666 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 727,949,714    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual Funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $615,848,202.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Investment Companies(a) – 100.1%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Acorn International,
Class Z
    1,679,913       71,446,683    
Columbia Acorn USA,
Class Z
    597,243       17,714,241    
Columbia Cash Reserves,
Capital Class Shares
    30,000,923       30,000,923    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z
    1,265,325       21,092,970    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z
    7,067,431       64,949,693    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z
    1,484,307       38,829,471    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund,
Class Z
    6,300,419       93,750,240    
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    5,516,318       84,179,014    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z
    4,627,409       102,821,038    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund, Class Z
    3,702,045       56,900,432    
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund,
Class Z
    1,958,982       51,579,986    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    2,677,947       41,347,500    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund,
Class Z
    1       10    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II, Class Z
    1,092,981       15,629,627    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z
    2,356,469       33,344,043    
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund, Class Z
    28,969,212       282,449,817    
Total Investment Companies
(Cost of $898,389,301)
    1,006,035,688    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(Cost of $898,389,301)(b)
    1,006,035,688    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (737,173 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 1,005,298,515    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual Funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $903,599,987.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Investment Companies(a) – 100.1%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Acorn International,
Class Z
    190,951       8,121,144    
Columbia Acorn USA,
Class Z
    44,511       1,320,199    
Columbia Cash Reserves,
Capital Class Shares
    14,562,867       14,562,867    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z
    540,887       9,016,582    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z
    2,514,247       23,105,932    
Columbia International
Value Fund, Class Z
    212,016       5,546,335    
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund,
Class Z
    758,382       11,284,726    
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    608,603       9,287,288    
Columbia Marsico Focused
Equities Fund, Class Z
    615,115       13,667,863    
Columbia Marsico International
Opportunities Fund, Class Z
    362,659       5,574,065    
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund,
Class Z
    208,676       5,494,451    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    213,323       3,293,704    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund,
Class Z
    6,056,957       59,479,319    
Columbia Small Cap
Growth Fund II, Class Z
    61,570       880,448    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z
    155,324       2,197,835    
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund, Class Z
    4,858,062       47,366,105    
Total Investment Companies
(Cost of $210,893,795)
    220,198,863    
Total Investments – 100.1%
(Cost of $210,893,795)(b)
    220,198,863    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%     (237,866 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 219,960,997    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual Funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $211,612,086.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Investment Companies(a) – 100.4%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Columbia Cash Reserves,
Capital Class Shares
    3,013,590       3,013,590    
Columbia Convertible
Securities Fund, Class Z
    99,992       1,666,863    
Columbia High Income Fund,
Class Z
    567,741       5,217,537    
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    87,386       1,333,518    
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund,
Class Z
    28,061       433,269    
Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed Portfolio
    359,883       3,602,425    
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund,
Class Z
    1,191,572       11,701,241    
Columbia Small Cap
Value Fund II, Class Z
    16,534       233,960    
Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund, Class Z
    638,111       6,221,579    
Total Investment Companies
(Cost of $33,064,332)
    33,423,982    
Total Investments – 100.4%
(Cost of $33,064,332)(b)
    33,423,982    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.4)%     (128,554 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 33,295,428    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

(b)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $33,515,600.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Assets  
Affiliated investments, at identified cost     610,896,140       898,389,301       210,893,795       33,064,332    
Affiliated investments, at value     728,069,380       1,006,035,688       220,198,863       33,423,982    
Cash           4       178          
Receivable for:  
Fund shares sold     3,240,813       2,833,452       782,114       41,649    
Expense reimbursement due from
Investment Advisor
                      15,001    
Total Assets     731,310,193       1,008,869,144       220,981,155       33,480,632    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     2,278,797       1,888,245       504,551       30,788    
Fund shares redeemed     665,710       1,041,749       372,159       40,873    
Distributions     2       270       278          
Investment advisory fee     151,089       211,122       46,473       1,046    
Transfer agent fee                       2,579    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees                       3,218    
Trustees' fees                       45,079    
Distribution and service fees     264,881       429,243       96,697       15,757    
Chief compliance officer expenses                       1,334    
Other liabilities                       44,530    
Total Liabilities     3,360,479       3,570,629       1,020,158       185,204    
Net Assets     727,949,714       1,005,298,515       219,960,997       33,295,428    
Net Assets Consist of  
Paid-in capital     597,706,763       882,267,274       208,115,790       33,507,622    
Undistributed net investment income     81,470       262,131       79,029       15,525    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     12,988,241       15,122,723       2,461,110       (587,369 )  
Unrealized appreciation on investments     117,173,240       107,646,387       9,305,068       359,650    
Net Assets     727,949,714       1,005,298,515       219,960,997       33,295,428    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
March 31, 2007

    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Class A  
Net assets   $ 206,715,380     $ 266,505,917     $ 50,828,754     $ 15,240,292    
Shares outstanding     14,067,952       21,534,231       4,605,614       1,491,229    
Net asset value and redemption price per share (a)   $ 14.69     $ 12.38     $ 11.04     $ 10.22    
Maximum sales charge     5.75 %     5.75 %     5.75 %     3.25 %  
Maximum offering price per share   $ 15.59 (b)   $ 13.14 (b)   $ 11.71 (b)   $ 10.56 (c)  
Class B  
Net assets   $ 170,971,334     $ 325,190,280     $ 75,119,301     $ 9,590,527    
Shares outstanding     12,269,521       26,408,068       6,827,021       939,481    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 13.93     $ 12.31     $ 11.00     $ 10.21    
Class C  
Net assets   $ 96,557,612     $ 118,747,120     $ 24,367,437     $ 4,733,614    
Shares outstanding     6,973,312       9,544,536       2,226,774       464,322    
Net asset value and offering price per share (a)   $ 13.85     $ 12.44     $ 10.94     $ 10.19    
Class R  
Net assets   $ 1,169,270     $ 1,915,747     $ 896,361     $    
Shares outstanding     79,709       154,870       81,204          
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share (a)   $ 14.67     $ 12.37     $ 11.04     $    
Class Z  
Net assets   $ 252,536,118     $ 292,939,451     $ 68,749,144     $ 3,730,995    
Shares outstanding     17,063,767       23,714,301       6,273,898       365,069    
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share (a)   $ 14.80     $ 12.35     $ 10.96     $ 10.22    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(b)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(c)  On sales of $100,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

    ($)   ($)   ($)   ($)  
    Columbia
LifeGoal
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Balanced
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income and
Growth
Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal
Income
Portfolio
 
Investment Income  
Dividends from affiliates     8,727,201       27,832,955       8,200,210       1,574,619    
Expenses  
Investment advisory fee     1,549,618       2,318,180       530,287       19,142    
Administration fee                       27,469    
Distribution fee:  
Class B     1,191,694       2,381,116       581,867       77,241    
Class C     596,276       807,977       169,608       39,018    
Class R     2,481       3,857       1,878          
Service fee:  
Class A     427,155       591,754       124,326       37,231    
Class B     397,231       793,705       193,927       25,747    
Class C     198,759       269,326       56,518       13,006    
Transfer agent fee                       24,138    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees                       45,283    
Trustees' fees                       30,967    
Audit fee                       26,048    
Registration fees                       44,293    
Legal fees                       58,670    
Chief compliance officer expenses                         4,421    
Other expenses                       23,419    
Total Expenses     4,363,214       7,165,915       1,658,411       496,093    
Expenses waived or reimbursed by Investment Advisor                       (171,009 )  
Net Expenses     4,363,214       7,165,915       1,658,411       325,084    
Net Investment Income     4,363,987       20,667,040       6,541,799       1,249,535    
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Affiliated investments     10,578,843       12,055,430       1,607,071       (357,267 )  
Capital gains distributions received     27,467,852       26,465,671       3,621,624       268,472    
Net realized gain (loss)     38,046,695       38,521,101       5,228,695       (88,795 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments     22,510,269       27,177,504       3,608,939       807,164    
Net Gain     60,556,964       65,698,605       8,837,634       718,369    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     64,920,951       86,365,645       15,379,433       1,967,904    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia
LifeGoal Growth Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio
 
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 (a)(b)($)   2007 ($)   2006 (a)(b)($)  
Operations  
Net investment income     4,363,987       532,454       20,667,040       12,673,850    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received     38,046,695       35,188,183       38,521,101       59,487,361    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     22,510,269       49,098,724       27,177,504       15,652,046    
Net increase resulting from operations     64,920,951       84,819,361       86,365,645       87,813,257    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (1,304,661 )     (732,355 )     (5,937,532 )     (4,133,189 )  
Class B     (654,919 )     (575,045 )     (5,527,710 )     (4,327,646 )  
Class C     (326,851 )     (225,896 )     (1,879,419 )     (1,213,529 )  
Class R     (3,931 )           (22,908 )     (35 )  
Class Z     (1,988,478 )     (991,583 )     (7,286,459 )     (5,626,460 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A     (7,072,179 )     (5,549,211 )     (6,376,653 )     (10,917,135 )  
Class B     (6,783,411 )     (6,379,022 )     (8,595,236 )     (17,522,954 )  
Class C     (3,485,123 )     (2,443,332 )     (2,895,863 )     (4,869,554 )  
Class R     (36,294 )           (32,042 )        
Class Z     (8,489,097 )     (6,935,717 )     (7,138,915 )     (13,457,915 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (30,144,944 )     (23,832,161 )     (45,692,737 )     (62,068,417 )  
Net Capital Share Transactions     141,884,045       108,481,787       76,609,553       150,731,506    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     176,660,052       169,468,987       117,282,461       176,476,346    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     551,289,662       381,820,675       888,016,054       711,539,708    
End of period     727,949,714       551,289,662       1,005,298,515       888,016,054    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period     81,470             262,131       253,713    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

(b)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia
LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio
  Columbia
LifeGoal Income Portfolio
 
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 (a)(b)($)   2007 ($)   2006 (a)($)  
Operations  
Net investment income     6,541,799       4,846,163       1,249,535       1,307,631    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and capital gains distributions received     5,228,695       9,885,449       (88,795 )     (51,667 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments     3,608,939       726,931       807,164       (129,252 )  
Net increase resulting from operations     15,379,433       15,458,543       1,967,904       1,126,712    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income:  
Class A     (1,652,740 )     (1,303,896 )     (653,785 )     (711,944 )  
Class B     (1,981,162 )     (1,797,256 )     (375,559 )     (353,738 )  
Class C     (596,635 )     (437,798 )     (189,751 )     (212,625 )  
Class R     (14,849 )     (59 )              
Class Z     (2,242,841 )     (1,902,411 )     (58,817 )     (9,849 )  
From net realized gains:  
Class A     (1,101,298 )     (3,097,249 )           (67,939 )  
Class B     (1,726,859 )     (5,834,371 )           (38,518 )  
Class C     (507,562 )     (1,340,460 )           (25,694 )  
Class R     (10,675 )                    
Class Z     (1,433,581 )     (4,022,624 )           (1,647 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (11,268,202 )     (19,736,124 )     (1,277,912 )     (1,421,954 )  
Net Capital Share Transactions     (2,280,480 )     19,225,084       (512,541 )     (15,085,811 )  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets     1,830,751       14,947,503       177,451       (15,381,053 )  
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     218,130,246       203,182,743       33,117,977       48,499,030    
End of period     219,960,997       218,130,246       33,295,428       33,117,977    
Undistributed net investment income at end of period     79,029       39,880       15,525       43,902    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Schedules of Capital Stock ActivityColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios

    Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     5,243,346       73,695,039       4,509,874       58,608,413    
Distributions reinvested     558,898       7,839,002       455,390       5,909,717    
Redemptions     (2,001,882 )     (28,097,881 )     (2,333,090 )     (30,413,507 )  
Net increase     3,800,362       53,436,160       2,632,174       34,104,623    
Class B  
Subscriptions     1,887,633       25,184,731       2,399,999       29,547,699    
Distributions reinvested     524,578       6,986,738       525,938       6,524,948    
Redemptions     (1,729,250 )     (22,971,676 )     (1,575,248 )     (19,622,065 )  
Net increase (decrease)     682,961       9,199,793       1,350,689       16,450,582    
Class C  
Subscriptions     2,895,735       38,339,089       2,512,863       30,986,502    
Distributions reinvested     211,291       2,802,153       160,157       1,974,548    
Redemptions     (1,151,701 )     (15,258,383 )     (743,742 )     (9,223,409 )  
Net increase     1,955,325       25,882,859       1,929,278       23,737,641    
Class R  
Subscriptions     108,499       1,561,445       747       10,000    
Distributions reinvested     2,795       40,225                
Redemptions     (32,332 )     (470,539 )              
Net increase     78,962       1,131,131       747       10,000    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     4,412,039       63,115,546       3,270,393       42,956,815    
Distributions reinvested     709,097       10,005,919       580,432       7,572,271    
Redemptions     (1,486,400 )     (20,887,363 )     (1,268,729 )     (16,350,145 )  
Net increase     3,634,736       52,234,102       2,582,096       34,178,941    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

(b)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     6,174,510       74,063,850       6,824,610       79,874,119    
Distributions reinvested     963,113       11,463,641       1,212,850       13,943,281    
Redemptions     (4,092,671 )     (48,944,087 )     (3,192,015 )     (37,312,620 )  
Net increase     3,044,952       36,583,404       4,845,445       56,504,780    
Class B  
Subscriptions     2,540,368       30,208,820       5,212,840       60,331,076    
Distributions reinvested     1,128,860       13,343,770       1,809,578       20,660,856    
Redemptions     (4,246,632 )     (50,417,798 )     (3,758,551 )     (43,776,071 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (577,404 )     (6,865,208 )     3,263,867       37,215,861    
Class C  
Subscriptions     2,907,996       34,864,529       4,002,704       46,881,424    
Distributions reinvested     285,162       3,408,793       369,895       4,265,109    
Redemptions     (1,882,369 )     (22,595,345 )     (1,556,187 )     (18,305,499 )  
Net increase     1,310,789       15,677,977       2,816,412       32,841,034    
Class R  
Subscriptions     180,327       2,200,480       856       10,000    
Distributions reinvested     4,498       54,951       3       35    
Redemptions     (30,814 )     (379,470 )              
Net increase     154,011       1,875,961       859       10,035    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     3,914,199       47,158,340       3,285,280       38,360,543    
Distributions reinvested     1,202,559       14,282,260       1,643,678       18,858,080    
Redemptions     (2,685,216 )     (32,103,181 )     (2,830,565 )     (33,058,827 )  
Net increase     2,431,542       29,337,419       2,098,393       24,159,796    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Schedules of Capital Stock ActivityColumbia LifeGoal Portfolios

    Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     1,394,520       15,079,731       1,387,905       15,062,933    
Distributions reinvested     219,970       2,365,242       335,843       3,578,146    
Redemptions     (1,463,196 )     (15,864,229 )     (1,148,612 )     (12,436,160 )  
Net increase (decrease)     151,294       1,580,744       575,136       6,204,919    
Class B  
Subscriptions     523,786       5,642,583       996,651       10,791,971    
Distributions reinvested     314,924       3,372,495       652,448       6,929,989    
Redemptions     (1,633,864 )     (17,625,783 )     (1,813,294 )     (19,601,695 )  
Net decrease     (795,154 )     (8,610,705 )     (164,195 )     (1,879,735 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     784,819       8,424,263       801,614       8,625,129    
Distributions reinvested     81,151       865,174       133,849       1,413,716    
Redemptions     (608,850 )     (6,547,102 )     (581,404 )     (6,246,967 )  
Net increase (decrease)     257,120       2,742,335       354,059       3,791,878    
Class R  
Subscriptions     116,219       1,276,095       931       10,000    
Distributions reinvested     2,329       25,523       6       59    
Redemptions     (38,281 )     (422,668 )              
Net increase     80,267       878,950       937       10,059    
Class Z  
Subscriptions     2,025,013       21,965,165       1,419,142       15,287,825    
Distributions reinvested     338,798       3,616,462       548,259       5,809,252    
Redemptions     (2,316,464 )     (24,453,431 )     (925,541 )     (9,999,114 )  
Net increase (decrease)     47,347       1,128,196       1,041,860       11,097,963    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

(b)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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    Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     420,176       4,249,685       292,203       2,938,001    
Distributions reinvested     53,811       541,548       62,380       625,998    
Redemptions     (552,697 )     (5,578,977 )     (1,287,449 )     (12,939,732 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (78,710 )     (787,744 )     (932,866 )     (9,375,733 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     120,347       1,210,393       228,505       2,295,597    
Distributions reinvested     31,233       313,762       33,035       331,148    
Redemptions     (308,625 )     (3,109,586 )     (431,125 )     (4,327,457 )  
Net decrease     (157,045 )     (1,585,431 )     (169,585 )     (1,700,712 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     77,844       784,070       129,016       1,293,785    
Distributions reinvested     14,127       141,664       19,122       191,365    
Redemptions     (237,738 )     (2,383,504 )     (521,270 )     (5,231,153 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (145,767 )     (1,457,770 )     (373,132 )     (3,746,003 )  
Class R  
Subscriptions                          
Distributions reinvested                          
Redemptions                          
Net increase                          
Class Z  
Subscriptions     343,830       3,508,777       25,142       252,033    
Distributions reinvested     3,608       36,720       105       1,048    
Redemptions     (22,639 )     (227,093 )     (51,204 )     (516,444 )  
Net increase (decrease)     324,799       3,318,404       (25,957 )     (263,363 )  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.92     $ 12.19     $ 11.28     $ 7.82     $ 10.68    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.13       0.05       0.04       0.02       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.32       2.34       0.95       3.46       (2.87 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.45       2.39       0.99       3.48       (2.85 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.09 )     (0.08 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )  
From net realized gains     (0.57 )     (0.57 )                    
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.68 )     (0.66 )     (0.08 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.69     $ 13.92     $ 12.19     $ 11.28     $ 7.82    
Total return (d)     10.74 %     20.01 %     8.76 %     44.51 %     (26.68 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income (c)     0.91 %     0.37 %     0.37 %     0.20 %     0.20 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %     30 %     13 %     6 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 206,715     $ 142,967     $ 93,070     $ 64,267     $ 21,559    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.28     $ 11.72     $ 10.91     $ 7.61     $ 10.46    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)     0.02       (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.26       2.25       0.91       3.35       (2.81 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.28       2.20       0.87       3.30       (2.85 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (d)        
From net realized gains     (0.57 )     (0.57 )                    
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.63 )     (0.64 )     (0.06 )     (d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.93     $ 13.28     $ 11.72     $ 10.91     $ 7.61    
Total return (e)     9.90 %     19.13 %     7.95 %     43.39 %     (27.25 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (f)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     0.15 %     (0.38 )%     (0.38 )%     (0.55 )%     (0.55 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %     30 %     13 %     6 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 170,971     $ 153,920     $ 119,995     $ 88,969     $ 35,069    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.20     $ 11.66     $ 10.85     $ 7.57     $ 10.40    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)     0.02       (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.04 )     (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.26       2.23       0.91       3.32       (2.79 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.28       2.18       0.87       3.28       (2.83 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.06 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (d)        
From net realized gains     (0.57 )     (0.57 )                    
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.63 )     (0.64 )     (0.06 )     (d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.85     $ 13.20     $ 11.66     $ 10.85     $ 7.57    
Total return (e)     9.97 %     19.06 %     8.00 %     43.38 %     (27.21 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (f)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     0.17 %     (0.38 )%     (0.38 )%     (0.55 )%     (0.55 )%  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %     30 %     13 %     6 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 96,558     $ 66,261     $ 36,008     $ 19,340     $ 4,559    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class R Shares   Year Ended
March 31,
2007
  Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 13.92     $ 13.19    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)     0.20       (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     1.21       0.76    
Total from Investment Operations     1.41       0.73    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.09 )        
From net realized gains     (0.57 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.66 )        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.67     $ 13.92    
Total return (d)     10.45 %     5.53 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)  
Net investment income (c)     1.36 %     (1.15 )%(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %     30 %(e)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,169     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 14.01     $ 12.24     $ 11.30     $ 7.82     $ 10.68    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.16       0.08       0.07       0.05       0.04    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    1.34       2.36       0.96       3.46       (2.87 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.50       2.44       1.03       3.51       (2.83 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.10 )     (0.09 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
From net realized gains     (0.57 )     (0.57 )                    
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.71 )     (0.67 )     (0.09 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 14.80     $ 14.01     $ 12.24     $ 11.30     $ 7.82    
Total return (d)     11.01 %     20.33 %     9.07 %     44.84 %     (26.53 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (e)     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     1.15 %     0.62 %     0.62 %     0.45 %     0.45 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %     30 %     13 %     6 %     13 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 252,536     $ 188,132     $ 132,748     $ 110,400     $ 61,985    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.86     $ 11.50     $ 11.20     $ 8.79     $ 10.41    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.30       0.22       0.16       0.15       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.84       1.08       0.47       2.44       (1.59 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.14       1.30       0.63       2.59       (1.43 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.30 )     (0.27 )     (0.22 )     (0.17 )     (0.19 )  
From net realized gains     (0.32 )     (0.67 )     (0.11 )     (0.01 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.62 )     (0.94 )     (0.33 )     (0.18 )     (0.19 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.38     $ 11.86     $ 11.50     $ 11.20     $ 8.79    
Total return (d)     9.95 %     11.75 %     5.75 %     29.60 %     (13.77 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income (c)     2.50 %     1.89 %     1.45 %     1.38 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %     46 %     17 %     24 %     26 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 266,506     $ 219,302     $ 156,938     $ 111,325     $ 37,750    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.81     $ 11.45     $ 11.16     $ 8.77     $ 10.39    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.21       0.13       0.08       0.07       0.09    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.82       1.08       0.46       2.43       (1.57 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.03       1.21       0.54       2.50       (1.48 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.21 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.10 )     (0.14 )  
From net realized gains     (0.32 )     (0.67 )     (0.11 )     (0.01 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.85 )     (0.25 )     (0.11 )     (0.14 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.31     $ 11.81     $ 11.45     $ 11.16     $ 8.77    
Total return (d)     9.00 %     10.99 %     4.94 %     28.63 %     (14.33 )%  
Total Return  
Expenses (e)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     1.75 %     1.14 %     0.70 %     0.63 %     0.97 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %     46 %     17 %     24 %     26 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 325,190     $ 318,564     $ 271,691     $ 208,372     $ 87,911    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.92     $ 11.56     $ 11.26     $ 8.85     $ 10.49    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.21       0.14       0.08       0.08       0.09    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.84       1.07       0.47       2.45       (1.60 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.05       1.21       0.55       2.53       (1.51 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.21 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.11 )     (0.13 )  
From net realized gains     (0.32 )     (0.67 )     (0.11 )     (0.01 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.85 )     (0.25 )     (0.12 )     (0.13 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.44     $ 11.92     $ 11.56     $ 11.26     $ 8.85    
Total return (d)     9.09 %     10.88 %     4.99 %     28.67 %     (14.41 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (e)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     1.75 %     1.14 %     0.70 %     0.63 %     0.97 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %     46 %     17 %     24 %     26 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 118,747     $ 98,160     $ 62,615     $ 39,204     $ 7,620    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class R Shares   Year Ended
March 31,
2007
  Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.86     $ 11.59    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.33       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     0.77       0.28    
Total from Investment Operations     1.10       0.31    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.27 )     (0.04 )  
From net realized gains     (0.32 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.59 )     (0.04 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.37     $ 11.86    
Total return (d)     9.59 %     2.68 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)  
Net investment income (c)     2.67 %     1.13 %(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %     46 %(e)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,916     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R Shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)    Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 11.84     $ 11.48     $ 11.18     $ 8.77     $ 10.38    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.33       0.25       0.19       0.17       0.18    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.83       1.08       0.47       2.44       (1.58 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.16       1.33       0.66       2.61       (1.40 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.33 )     (0.30 )     (0.25 )     (0.19 )     (0.21 )  
From net realized gains     (0.32 )     (0.67 )     (0.11 )     (0.01 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.65 )     (0.97 )     (0.36 )     (0.20 )     (0.21 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 12.35     $ 11.84     $ 11.48     $ 11.18     $ 8.77    
Total return (d)     10.15 %     12.05 %     6.02 %     29.95 %     (13.51 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/
Supplemental Data:
 
Expenses (e)     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     2.75 %     2.14 %     1.70 %     1.63 %     1.97 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %     46 %     17 %     24 %     26 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 292,939     $ 251,980     $ 220,296     $ 216,997     $ 158,377    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.80     $ 11.04     $ 11.11     $ 9.67     $ 10.41    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.36       0.28       0.23       0.22       0.24    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.48       0.54       0.10       1.50       (0.71 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.84       0.82       0.33       1.72       (0.47 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.36 )     (0.32 )     (0.28 )     (0.22 )     (0.24 )  
From net realized gains     (0.24 )     (0.74 )     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.60 )     (1.06 )     (0.40 )     (0.28 )     (0.27 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.04     $ 10.80     $ 11.04     $ 11.11     $ 9.67    
Total return (d)     8.07 %     7.91 %     3.05 %     17.93 %     (4.49 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (e)     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %     0.50 %  
Net investment income (c)     3.37 %     2.61 %     2.03 %     1.95 %     2.47 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %     30 %     34 %     14 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 50,829     $ 48,112     $ 42,816     $ 33,141     $ 11,027    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.77     $ 11.01     $ 11.08     $ 9.66     $ 10.41    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.28       0.20       0.14       0.13       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.47       0.54       0.11       1.50       (0.71 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.75       0.74       0.25       1.63       (0.54 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.28 )     (0.24 )     (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )  
From net realized gains     (0.24 )     (0.74 )     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.52 )     (0.98 )     (0.32 )     (0.21 )     (0.21 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.00     $ 10.77     $ 11.01     $ 11.08     $ 9.66    
Total return (d)     7.20 %     7.12 %     2.30 %     16.94 %     (5.20 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (e)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     2.60 %     1.86 %     1.28 %     1.20 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %     30 %     34 %     14 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 75,119     $ 82,098     $ 85,762     $ 80,486     $ 43,905    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.71     $ 10.96     $ 11.03     $ 9.62     $ 10.37    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.28       0.20       0.14       0.13       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.47       0.53       0.11       1.49       (0.71 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.75       0.73       0.25       1.62       (0.54 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.28 )     (0.24 )     (0.20 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )  
From net realized gains     (0.24 )     (0.74 )     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.52 )     (0.98 )     (0.32 )     (0.21 )     (0.21 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.94     $ 10.71     $ 10.96     $ 11.03     $ 9.62    
Total return (d)     7.24 %     7.06 %     2.32 %     16.95 %     (5.23 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (e)     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %     1.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     2.62 %     1.86 %     1.28 %     1.20 %     1.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %     30 %     34 %     14 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 24,367     $ 21,104     $ 17,708     $ 17,469     $ 5,066    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

Class R Shares   Year Ended
March 31,
2007
  Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.80     $ 10.69    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.38       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments     0.44       0.12    
Total from Investment Operations     0.82       0.17    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.34 )     (0.06 )  
From net realized gains     (0.24 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.58 )     (0.06 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 11.04     $ 10.80    
Total return (d)     7.80 %     1.62 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (f)     0.75 %     0.75 %(g)  
Net investment income (c)     3.46 %     2.61 %(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %     30 %(e)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 896     $ 10    

 

(a)  The Portfolio's Class R shares commenced operations on January 23, 2006.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(g)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.73     $ 10.97     $ 11.04     $ 9.62     $ 10.35    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)(c)     0.39       0.31       0.25       0.23       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments     0.47       0.54       0.11       1.49       (0.71 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.86       0.85       0.36       1.72       (0.44 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.39 )     (0.35 )     (0.31 )     (0.24 )     (0.26 )  
From net realized gains     (0.24 )     (0.74 )     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.63 )     (1.09 )     (0.43 )     (0.30 )     (0.29 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.96     $ 10.73     $ 10.97     $ 11.04     $ 9.62    
Total return (d)     8.30 %     8.22 %     3.32 %     18.08 %     (4.22 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (e)     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %     0.25 %  
Net investment income (c)     3.63 %     2.86 %     2.28 %     2.20 %     2.72 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     25 %     30 %     34 %     14 %     34 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 68,749     $ 66,806     $ 56,897     $ 59,040     $ 33,316    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class A Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004 (b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.99     $ 10.07     $ 10.31     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)(d)     0.43       0.38       0.31       0.21    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.24       (0.06 )     (0.09 )     0.30    
Total from Investment Operations     0.67       0.32       0.22       0.51    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.44 )     (0.38 )     (0.42 )     (0.20 )  
From net realized gains           (0.02 )     (0.04 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.44 )     (0.40 )     (0.46 )     (0.20 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.22     $ 9.99     $ 10.07     $ 10.31    
Total return (e)(f)     6.91 %     3.22 %     2.12 %     5.18 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (h)     0.67 %     0.67 %     0.67 %     0.67 %(i)  
Net investment income (d)     4.31 %     3.60 %     3.01 %     3.14 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %     0.37 %     0.45 %     0.50 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     42 %     19 %     48 %     5 %(g)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 15,240     $ 15,687     $ 25,211     $ 35,964    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(b)  The Portfolio's Investor A shares commenced operations on September 4, 2003.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(i)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class B Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004 (b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.98     $ 10.06     $ 10.30     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)(d)     0.36       0.29       0.24       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.24       (0.05 )     (0.10 )     0.31    
Total from Investment Operations     0.60       0.24       0.14       0.47    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.37 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )     (0.17 )  
From net realized gains           (0.02 )     (0.04 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.37 )     (0.32 )     (0.38 )     (0.17 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.21     $ 9.98     $ 10.06     $ 10.30    
Total return (e)(f)     6.13 %     2.44 %     1.35 %     4.70 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (h)     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %(i)  
Net investment income (d)     3.55 %     2.85 %     2.36 %     2.39 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %     0.37 %     0.45 %     0.50 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     42 %     19 %     48 %     5 %(g)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 9,591     $ 10,946     $ 12,740     $ 9,269    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(b)  The Portfolio's Investor B shares commenced operations on September 4, 2003.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(i)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class C Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004 (b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.97     $ 10.05     $ 10.28     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)(d)     0.36       0.30       0.24       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.23       (0.06 )     (0.09 )     0.29    
Total from Investment Operations     0.59       0.24       0.15       0.45    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.37 )     (0.30 )     (0.34 )     (0.17 )  
From net realized gains           (0.02 )     (0.04 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.37 )     (0.32 )     (0.38 )     (0.17 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.19     $ 9.97     $ 10.05     $ 10.28    
Total return (e)(f)     6.03 %     2.45 %     1.46 %     4.49 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (h)     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.42 %(i)  
Net investment income (d)     3.56 %     2.85 %     2.36 %     2.39 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %     0.37 %     0.45 %     0.50 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     42 %     19 %     48 %     5 %(g)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 4,734     $ 6,082     $ 9,881     $ 8,340    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(b)  The Portfolio's Investor C shares commenced operations on September 5, 2003.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(i)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period
Ended
March 31,
 
Class Z Shares   2007   2006 (a)   2005   2004 (b)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 10.00     $ 10.08     $ 10.31     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)(d)     0.47       0.38       0.32       0.23    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.22       (0.04 )     (0.07 )     0.30    
Total from Investment Operations     0.69       0.34       0.25       0.53    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.47 )     (0.40 )     (0.44 )     (0.22 )  
From net realized gains           (0.02 )     (0.04 )        
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.47 )     (0.42 )     (0.48 )     (0.22 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.22     $ 10.00     $ 10.08     $ 10.31    
Total return (e)(f)     7.07 %     3.47 %     2.47 %     5.31 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Expenses (h)     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %     0.42 %(i)  
Net investment income (d)     4.62 %     3.85 %     3.26 %     3.39 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.54 %     0.37 %     0.45 %     0.50 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     42 %     19 %     48 %     5 %(g)  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 3,731     $ 403     $ 667     $ 2,060    

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Portfolio's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(b)  The Portfolio's Primary A shares commenced operations on September 4, 2003.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Not annualized.

(h)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Portfolio invests.

(i)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia LifeGoal Portfolios
March 31, 2007

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following portfolios of the Trust (each a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios"):

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

Investment Goals

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio seeks capital appreciation through exposure to a variety of equity market segments. Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio seeks total return through a balanced portfolio of equity and fixed income securities. Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio seek current income and modest growth to protect against inflation and to preserve purchasing power. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio seeks current income through investments primarily in fixed income and income-oriented equity securities consistent with moderate fluctuation of principal.

The Portfolios normally invest in the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio of Columbia Funds Series Trust and Class Z shares and Capital Class shares of other Columbia Funds (the "Underlying Funds") advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia") and its affiliates.

The financial statements of the underlying funds in which the Portfolios invest should be read in conjunction with the Portfolios' financial statements and are available at www.columbiafunds.com.

Portfolio Shares

The Portfolios are authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares without par value. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio each offer five classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own sales charge and expense structure.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% for each Portfolio with the exception of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio is subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 3.25% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% for each Portfolio with the exception of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio and 3.00% for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class R and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class R and Class Z shares, as described in the Portfolios' prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of each class of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolios' financial statement disclosures.


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Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Each Portfolio's investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among its share classes based upon the relative net assets of each class of shares.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class of a Portfolio on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly for each of the Portfolios. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Portfolio intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Portfolio should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Portfolios' organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Portfolios' capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for distribution reclassifications were identified and reclassified among the components of the Portfolios' net assets as follows:

    Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Paid-In Capital  
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ (3,677 )   $ 3,726     $ (49 )  
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     (4,594 )     (88,015 )     92,609    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     (14,423 )     14,423          
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio                    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.


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The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

    3/31/07   3/31/06  
    Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 5,727,715     $ 24,417,229     $ 3,902,000     $ 19,930,161    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     21,442,736       24,250,001       16,082,821       45,985,596    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     6,973,312       4,294,890       5,593,128       14,142,996    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     1,277,912             1,317,139       104,815    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-term
Capital Gains
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 81,470     $ 17,940,302     $ 112,221,178    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     262,403       20,333,408       102,435,701    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     79,029       3,179,399       8,586,777    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     15,525             (91,618 )  

 

*  The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation are primarily due to deferral of gains and losses from wash sales, distribution reclassifications and capital loss carryforwards.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

    Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 113,509,889     $ (1,288,711 )   $ 112,221,178    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     105,970,310       (3,534,609 )     102,435,701    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     10,457,158       (1,870,381 )     8,586,777    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     283,764       (375,382 )     (91,618 )  

 

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2007 may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:  

    Year of
Expiration
  Capital Loss
Carryforward
 
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     2014     $ 83,390    
      2015       52,711    
Total       $ 136,101    

 


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In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Portfolios and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Portfolio's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Portfolios. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Portfolio at the following annual rates:

    Annual
Rate
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     0.25 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     0.50 %*  

 

*  Columbia is entitled to receive an investment advisory fee based on Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's average daily net assets that are invested in the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and Columbia Corporate Bond Portfolio of Columbia Funds Series Trust. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio is not charged an advisory fee on its assets that are invested in Columbia Funds, other than Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio and Corporate Bond Portfolio. Actual management fees will be charged to the Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio based on a weighted average of applicable underlying assets of the Portfolio.

Under its investment advisory agreement for each of the Portfolios other than Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, Columbia has agreed to bear all fees and expenses of the Portfolios (exclusive of investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder servicing fees and/or shareholder administration fees, brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expenses of borrowing money and extraordinary expenses, if any).

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Portfolios. Under the administration agreement, Columbia does not receive any compensation for its services from the Portfolios, excluding Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio. With respect to Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.23% of the average daily net assets for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio less the fees payable by Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolios entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolios. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolios entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolios. Under the State Street Agreements, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolios entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement Columbia provides services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Portfolio expenses. In addition, under the Services Agreement, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio reimburses Columbia for services related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The fees for these services are included in "Administration fee" on the Statement of Operations of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio.


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Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Portfolios under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Portfolios, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee from Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Prior to October 12, 2006, Columbia was entitled to receive a fee from Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $31,000. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Portfolios' portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio paid fees of $38,777 to affiliates under these agreements.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Portfolios and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolios. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Portfolios and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolios. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's effective transfer agent fee rate, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees, was 0.08% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor"), a subsidiary of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Portfolios' shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts and net contingent deferred sales charge CDSC fees as follows:

    Front End
Sales Charge
  CDSC  
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C  
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 284,708     $ 984     $ 274,776     $ 27,089    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     303,895       88       591,256       30,267    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     50,119             190,638       3,215    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     3,545             16,256       1,270    

 


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The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of each Portfolio and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of each Portfolio. The Trust has also adopted a distribution plan for Class R shares of Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse the Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Portfolio directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of BOA and the Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C Shareholder
Servicing Plans
    0.25 %     0.25 %  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
    0.75 %     0.75 %  
Class R Distribution Plan     0.50 %     0.50 %  

 

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia and/or its affiliates may, from time to time reduce its fee payable by each Portfolio. Columbia has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of its advisory fees for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio as a percentage of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's average daily net assets that are invested in direct securities of Mortgage- and Asset- Backed Portfolio and Columbia Corporate Bond Portfolio. Columbia has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of its administration fee for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio as a percentage of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's average daily net assets that are invested in the Columbia Funds other than Mortgage- and Asset- Backed Portfolio and Columbia Corporate Bond Portfolio. Columbia has agreed to limit total annual operating expenses (exclusive of shareholder servicing and distribution fees) to 0.42% of Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's average net assets. The fee waivers will continue through July 31, 2007. There is no guarantee that this expense limitation will continue after such time.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Portfolios are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolios' Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolios. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolios in accordance with federal securities regulations. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Portfolios' assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, another portfolio of the Trust. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales  
Columbia LifeGoal
Growth Portfolio
  $ 188,692,617     $ 52,654,468    
Columbia LifeGoal
Balanced Growth
Portfolio
    231,215,009       171,023,406    
Columbia LifeGoal Income
and Growth Portfolio
    54,161,819       62,369,093    
Columbia LifeGoal
Income Portfolio
    13,492,991       14,606,663    

 


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Note 6. Shares of Beneficial Interest

An unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value were authorized for the Trust. The Trust's Declaration of Trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to classify or reclassify any authorized but unissued shares into one or more additional classes or series of shares.

Class B shares generally convert to Class A shares as follows:

Class B shares
purchased:
  Will convert
to Class A
shares after:
 
— after November 15, 1998   Eight years  
— between August 1, 1997
and November 15, 1998
     
$0 - $249,999   Nine years  
$250,000 - $499,999   Six years  
$500,000 - $999,999   Five years  
— before August 1, 1997   Nine years  

 

As of March 31, 2007, the Portfolios had shareholders whose shares were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Portfolios. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio     27.3 %  
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     25.6    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     25.5    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio     5.5    

 

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating Portfolio based on the Portfolio's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating Portfolios based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating Portfolio based on the Portfolio's borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each Portfolio participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating Portfolios. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating Portfolio. The commitment fee and structuring fee, for Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, are included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolios did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Risk Factors of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds

Investing in the Underlying Funds through the Portfolios involves certain additional expenses and possible risks that would not be present in a direct investment in the Underlying Funds. Under certain circumstances, an Underlying Fund may pay a redemption request by a Portfolio wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities from its portfolio, instead of cash, in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In such cases, the Portfolios may hold securities distributed by an Underlying Fund and incur custody and other costs until Columbia determines that it is appropriate to dispose of such securities.

The Officers and certain Trustees of the Trust also serve as Officers and Trustees of the Underlying Funds. Conflicts may arise as these companies seek to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to both the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds.

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such event, the Underlying Funds that experience redemptions as a result of the reallocations or rebalancing may have to sell portfolio securities, and the Underlying Funds that receive additional cash will have to invest such cash. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management to the extent that the Underlying Funds may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when they would not otherwise have to do so.

These transactions could also have tax consequences if sales of securities resulted in gains and could also increase transaction costs. Columbia, representing the interests of the Underlying Funds, is committed to minimizing the impact of Portfolio transactions on the Underlying Funds to the extent it is consistent with pursuing the investment objectives of the Portfolios. Columbia may, nevertheless, face conflicts of interest in fulfilling its responsibilities to both the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds.

Investing in the Underlying Funds also presents certain risks. Each of the Underlying Funds may invest in certain specified derivative securities, including but not limited to: interest rate and equity swaps, caps and floors for hedging purposes; exchange-traded options; over-the-counter options executed with primary dealers, including long calls and puts and covered calls and financial futures and options. Certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in restricted securities; instruments issued by trusts, partnerships or other issuers, including pass-through certificates representing participations in, or debt instruments backed by, the securities owned by such issuers. These Underlying Funds also may engage in securities lending, reverse repurchase agreements and dollar roll transactions. In addition, certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in below-investment grade debt, debt obligations of foreign issuers and stocks of foreign corporations, securities in foreign investment funds or trusts and various other investment vehicles, each with inherent risks.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

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Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action—Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company—involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio (constituting part of Columbia Funds Series Trust, hereafter referred to as the "Portfolios") at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Portfolios' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the transfer agents of the underlying funds provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Tax Information (Unaudited)

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the amount of long-term capital gains designated by each Portfolio is as follows:

    Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio   $ 34,925,873    
Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio     34,094,399    
Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio     5,176,037    
Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio        

 

Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio

100.00% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable for the year ended March 31, 2007 qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.0% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio

26.55% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable for the year ended March 31, 2007 qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 37.87% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV..

Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio

15.00% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable for the year ended March 31, 2007 qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 15.0% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV..

Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio

11.00% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable for the year ended March 31, 2007 qualified for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 10.0% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) earned by the Portfolio, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV..


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Fund Governance

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
 
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Managing Director, E. J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  Retired
Oversees 79.
Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)
 
William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director and Chairman – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) from September 2004 through current.
Oversees 79.
Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)
 
Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.
Oversees 79.
Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.
 

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.


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Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
  President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
  Associate General Counsel, Bank of America, since April 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April 2005.  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
  Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 - December 2006; Vice President – Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.  

 


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Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) of the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.  
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.  
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Adviser since October 2004: Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April 2002 to October 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.  

 


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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Board"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not "interested persons" of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") for the Columbia LifeGoal Growth Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Income Portfolio, Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio and Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as an "Advisory Agreement." The portfolios identified above are each referred to as a "Portfolio" and collectively referred to as the "Portfolios."

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreements. The Board's review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Portfolios by CMA under the Advisory Agreements. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Portfolios, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration form ("Form ADV") for CMA was made available to the Board, as were CMA's responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Portfolios and CMA, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Portfolios' Chief Compliance Officer.

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA's compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Portfolios.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to each of the Portfolios by CMA.

Portfolio Performance and Expenses. The Board considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for each of the Portfolios, as relevant. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") to be the most similar to a given Portfolio (the "Peer Group") and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the "Universe"), as well as to each Portfolio's benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in each Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding each Portfolio's total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for each Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. For certain Portfolios, Lipper determined that the composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ from that of performance to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Board also considered Lipper data that ranked each Portfolio based on: (i) each


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Portfolio's one-year performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) each Portfolio's one-year performance compared to total expenses; (iii) each Portfolio's three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) each Portfolio's three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates. The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rates combined with the administration fee rates, payable by the Portfolios to CMA for investment advisory services (the "Advisory Agreement Rates"). In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rates and considered the Advisory Agreement Rates after taking the waivers/caps into account (the "Net Advisory Rates"). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General ("NYAG") to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Board also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses of certain Portfolios across the fund complex, including in conjunction with certain Portfolio mergers. The Board also recognized the possibility that certain Portfolios would reach breakpoints sooner because of the new assets obtained as a result of a merger. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates with those of the other funds in their respective Peer Groups.

For certain Portfolios highlighted as meeting agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Boards engaged in further analysis with regard to approval of the Portfolios' Advisory Agreements. The Board separately considered Columbia LifeGoal Income and Growth Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate was appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group and its performance over some periods was below the median of its Peer Group. However, the Board noted other factors, such as total expenses that were lower than the median of its Peer Group and Universe and positive performance over other periods, that outweighed the factors noted above. The Board also separately considered Columbia LifeGoal Balanced Growth Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate was appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Board noted other factors, such as total expenses that were lower than the median of its Peer Group and Universe and positive performance in all measurement periods, that outweighed the factors noted above.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the "Consultant") appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant's role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable. His report includes information about fees and expenses paid to CMA and their reasonableness in light of industry standards. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant's report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for all of the Portfolios.

Profitability. The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, as well as on other relationships between the Portfolios and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolios, whether the Portfolios have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Portfolio shareholders, most particularly through CMA's assumption of certain Portfolio expenses.

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stemming largely from the Board's understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients. The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA to other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Board concluded that, where the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates were appreciably higher than the range of the fee rates offered to other CMA clients, based on information provided by CMA, the costs associated with managing and operating a registered investment company provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Portfolios.

Other Benefits to CMA. The Board received and considered information regarding any "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Portfolios. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA's relationships with the Portfolios (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA's business as a result of their relationship with the Portfolios (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Portfolios in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA's methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Portfolios and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review. As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Portfolios receive throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews a report of CMA at each of its quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, Portfolio performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion. After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreement is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH MANAGEMENT FEES ARE NEGOTIATED FOR THE COLUMBIA MUTUAL FUNDS OVERSEEN BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

I. Overview

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. ("CFD"1) agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund ("Fund" and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the "Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Fund's Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund's Board together with the other members of the Fund's Board, referred to as the "Trustees") appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds' Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees...to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees...using...an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of...the Independent Fee Consultant."

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.   The nature and quality of CMA's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.   Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

1  CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. ("CMG"), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds' transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

2  I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.


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5.   Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.   Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.

C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA's costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

1.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

  Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG's costs and profitability.

2.   Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG's fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

  Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") in performing the Trustees' screening procedures.

3.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether...the fund-by-fund screen...should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

  Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

4.   Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

  Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

5.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

  Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

6.   Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic


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assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

  Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG's view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG's analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds' assets increase.

7.   Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

  Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

III. Principal Finding

A. General

1.   Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

2.   In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

3.   The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

4.   Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

5.   Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

6.   The Funds' performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

7.   The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund's performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund's ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

8.   Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

9.   The relationship between the distribution of the rankings for the three fee and expense measures partly reflects the


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use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

10.   The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

11.   Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

12.   Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

13.   The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves' fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

14.   CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

15.   CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

16.   The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

17.   CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds' management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds' management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.


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G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

18.  The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

19.   Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

1.   Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

3.   Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management ("MCM") in as much as CMA is MCM's largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM's other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

4.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

5.   If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

6.   Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

7.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

8.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

9.   Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG's profitability.

Respectfully submitted,
John D. Rea


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Appendix

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

1.  Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

2.  CMG's expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

3.  Information on CMG's organizational structure;

4.  Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

5.  Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

6.  Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

7.  Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

8.  Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

9.  Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting ("NERA") to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.


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Columbia International Value Fund

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

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Table of contents

Economic Update     1    
Performance Information     2    
Understanding Your Expenses     3    
Portfolio Managers' Report     4    
Fund Profile     6    
Financial Statements     7    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    24    
Unaudited Information     25    
Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
    26    
Financial Statements     27    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    40    
Fund Governance     41    
Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory
Agreements
    44    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent
Fee Consultant
    47    
Important Information About
This Report
    53    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you'll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a "check-up" every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

•  Gotten married or divorced

•  Added a child to your family

•  Made a significant change in employment

•  Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

•  Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

•  Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It's important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You'll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it's not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Wilson
President, Columbia Funds




Economic UpdateColumbia International Value Fund

World economic growth advanced at a healthy pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. For 2006, world gross domestic product was estimated at 3.6%. In 2007, growth is expected to slow somewhat to 3.0%, primarily because of slower growth in the United States, where a weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period. Core inflation remained above the comfort level of central banks in most of the world's major economies, and most central banks raised short-term interest rates in an effort to control inflationary pressures during the period.

Slower growth for euro zone economies

In the euro zone, the economy expanded 2.75% in 2006, as strong external trade boosted growth. However, the economy got off to a slower start in 2007, as both export demand and private consumption showed signs of weakening. The European Central Bank (ECB) continued to raise its key policy rate in quarter-point increments throughout the period, reflecting continued concerns about inflation. Capacity utilization is tight, as many factories are close to their limits; wages have increased; and money supply growth reached a record high in January—lending support to the ECB's policy decisions.

Japan's economy loses some momentum

Japan's economy maintained a slow but relatively steady pace of growth throughout the period. However, it lost momentum in the early months of 2007 as exports cooled and consumer spending remained weak. Although inflation is negligible, the Bank of Japan appears set to lift interest rates later this year. Elsewhere in Asia, the economies of South Korea and Taiwan also showed signs of slowing as external demand for technology-related exports decelerated sharply in the final months of 2006.

China continues to expand at record pace

China's economy expanded at an estimated pace of 10.6% in 2006—its fastest growth in over a decade—despite government-induced monetary and administrative measures designed to cool the engines of growth. China's export-driven economy remains vulnerable to slower growth around the globe. Nevertheless, it showed signs of continued expansion at an impressive pace in the early months of 2007.

World stock markets reflected economic strength

In an environment of generally healthy growth, the world's major stock markets delivered robust returns. The MSCI EAFE Index, which measures stock market performance in major developed countries around the world, returned 20.20%. Despite a sharp sell-off in February, most markets regained their forward momentum and bounced back with significant strength. The MSCI World Index, which includes the US market, returned 15.44%.

Summary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007

g  The world's major stock markets moved higher, boosted by generally solid economic growth. Foreign markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index, were generally stronger than the US market.

MSCI World
Index
  MSCI EAFE
Index
 
   

 

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index tracks the performance of global stocks.

The MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Performance InformationColumbia International Value Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     26.02    
Class B     25.43    
Class C     25.40    
Class Z     26.17    

 

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A     3.58    
Class B     3.44    
Class C     3.44    
Class Z     3.63    

 

Annual operating expense ratio (%)*

Class A     1.27    
Class B     2.02    
Class C     2.02    
Class Z     1.02    

 

*The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia International Value Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     39,635       37,370    
Class B     37,055       37,055    
Class C*     31,103       31,103    
Class Z     40,432       n/a    

 

*06/15/98 (inception) – 03/31/07

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Share Class   A   B   C   Z  
Inception   12/27/95   05/22/98   06/15/98   12/27/95  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without  
1-year     20.46       13.55       19.51       14.51       19.48       18.48       20.70    
5-year     16.66       15.29       15.77       15.54       15.77       15.77       16.94    
10-year/Life     14.76       14.09       13.99       13.99       13.78       13.78       14.99    

 

        

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The "without sales charge" returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers and/or reimbursement of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value ("NAV") with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.

Class B shares commenced operations on May 22, 1998 and have no performance prior to that date. Performance prior to May 22, 1998 is that of Class A shares at NAV, which reflect Rule 12b-1 fees of 0.25%. If Class B shares Rule 12b-1 fees had been reflected, total returns would have been lower.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia International Value Fund

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "actual" column is calculated using the fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "hypothetical" column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund's actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

g  For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

1.  Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.

2.  In the section of the table below titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled "actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

    Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's annualized
expense ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,144.30       1,018.35       7.06       6.64       1.32    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,140.12       1,014.61       11.04       10.40       2.07    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,139.92       1,014.61       11.04       10.40       2.07    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,145.90       1,019.60       5.72       5.39       1.07    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia International Value Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Top 5 sectors

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Telecommunication Services     22.8    
Consumer Staples     16.0    
Financials     15.5    
Information Technology     12.0    
Consumer Discretionary     10.9    

 

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Nestle     3.6    
Telefonica     3.4    
Wm. Morrison Supermarkets     3.2    
Koninklijke Ahold     3.1    
Sanofi-Aventis     3.0    
ABN AMRO Holding     2.6    
DaimlerChrysler     2.6    
Korea Electric Power     2.5    
STMicroelectronics     2.3    
Carrefour     2.3    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. The information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holding information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 20.46% without sales charge. The fund outperformed the MSCI EAFE Index1, which returned 20.20% during the same period. Stock selection in the commercial banking and automobiles industries helped the fund outperform the MSCI EAFE Index.

Stock selection and country allocations had a positive impact on returns

Gains for the fund's holdings in the food and staples retailing, diversified telecommunication services and commercial banking industries had the most substantial positive impact on returns. Among the fund positions from these industries advancing during the 12-month period were Wm. Morrison Supermarkets, a U.K. food and staples retailer; Telefonica, a Spanish diversified telecommunication services company, and ABN AMRO Holding, a Netherlands-based commercial banking company. Declines for fund holdings in the communications equipment industry weighed on performance, including Canada-based Nortel Networks.

On a country basis, share price appreciation for fund holdings based in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Germany made positive contributions to returns, including Marks & Spencer Group, a U.K. multi-line retailer, Koninklijke Ahold, a Dutch food and staples retailer, and DaimlerChrysler, a German automobile company. Holdings of companies domiciled in Switzerland also tended to advance.

Research pointed to portfolio changes

During the period, our company-specific research and analysis dictated a number of changes. We sold selected holdings as their prices climbed toward our estimates of their intrinsic values, including DBS Group Holdings, Japan Tobacco and Royal & Sun Alliance. We also established positions in companies whose shares were trading at prices that we considered attractive, including Rohm, Standard Life and LG Electronics.

Disappointments were primarily in two industries

During the period, declines for fund positions in the communications equipment and consumer finance industries had a negative impact on performance. As stated previously, communications equipment holdings experiencing declines included Nortel. In the consumer finance industry, fund positions experiencing negative performance included two Japan-based companies, Takefuji and Aiful. We continue to believe these holdings offer long-term appreciation potential.

1The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

Looking ahead

Although we monitor short-term developments in international equity markets, our investment philosophy focuses on company-by-company analysis. We take a long-term perspective and believe that very little short-term "market news" provides useful information to investors.

In all market environments, we search for and hold companies that we believe to be fundamentally sound, whose shares are trading at discounts to our estimates of their fair values. We believe this strategy has the potential to provide patient investors with favorable results.

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Wm. Morrison Supermarkets     3.2    
Telefonica     3.4    
ABN AMRO Holding     2.6    
Nortel Networks     1.8    
Marks & Spencer Group     1.4    
Koninklijke Ahold     3.1    
DaimlerChrysler     2.6    
Rohm     0.2    
Standard Life     0.2    
LG Electronics     1.8    
Takefuji     0.9    
Aiful     1.1    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. The information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.


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Fund ProfileColumbia International Value Fund

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1 year return as of 03/31/07

  +20.46 %  
Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +20.20 %  
MSCI EAFE Index  

 

Management Style

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund's prospectus.

Summary

g  For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund's Class A shares returned 20.46% without sales charge.

g  Stock selection in the food & staples retailing and commercial banking industries and in the Netherlands helped drive the fund's modest outperformance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index1 for the period.

g  Weak performance for the fund's positions in the communications equipment industry had a negative impact on performance.

Portfolio Management

Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. is the investment sub-advisor to Columbia International Value Fund. The following are the six voting members of Brandes' Large Cap Investment Committee who are jointly responsible for making day-to-day investment decisions for the fund and the master portfolio: Glenn Carlson, Brent Woods, Amelia Morris, Keith Colestock, W. James Brown and Brent Fredberg. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Glenn Carlson has been with Brandes since 1996, serving as Managing Partner from 1996-2002, co-CEO from 2002-2004, and CEO since 2004. Brent Woods has been Managing Director of Investments since 2002, and served as Managing Partner from 1998-2002. Amelia Morris has served as Director of Investments since 2004, and served as a Senior Research Analyst from 1998-2004. Keith Colestock has served as Director of Investments since 2004, and served as a Senior Research Analyst from 2001-2004. W. James Brown has served as Director of Investments since 2004, and served as a Senior Research Analyst from 1996-2004. Brent Fredberg has served as a Senior Research Analyst since 2003, and served as an Analyst from 1999-2003.

The foregoing reflects the thoughts and opinions of Brandes Investment Partners® exclusively and is subject to change without notice.

Brandes Investment Partners® is a registered trademark of Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. in the United States and Canada.

Source for all statistical data-Brandes Investment Partners, L.P.

The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

International investing may involve certain risks, including currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Some of the countries the fund invests in are considered emerging economies, which means there may be greater risks associated with investing there than in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

1The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Financial StatementsColumbia International Value Fund, March 31, 2007

A guide to understanding your fund's financial statements

Investment Portfolio   The investment portfolio details all of the fund's holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities   This statement details the fund's assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund's liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund's investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.  
Statement of Operations   This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. The Statement of Operations also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund's net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.  
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   This statement demonstrates how the fund's net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. The Statement of Changes in Net Assets also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.  
Financial Highlights   The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund's net asset value per share was affected by the fund's operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).  
Notes to Financial Statements   These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.  

 


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Investment PortfolioColumbia International Value Fund, March 31, 2007

Investment Company – 100.2%  
    Value ($)  
Investment in Columbia Funds
Master Investment Trust, LLC,
Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio (a)
    4,013,951,905    
Total Investments – 100.2%     4,013,951,905    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.2)%     (7,024,356 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     4,006,927,549    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  The financial statements of the Columbia International Value Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Columbia International Value Fund's financial statements.

  Columbia International Value Fund invests only in Columbia International Value Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia International Value Fund owned 86.9% of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio. Columbia International Value Master Portfolio was invested in the following countries at March 31, 2007.

Summary of Securities
By Country (Unaudited)
  Value ($)   % of Total
Investments
 
United States*     966,311,593       17.8 %  
Japan     919,928,060       17.0    
Netherlands     662.828.791       12.2    
United Kingdom     542,746,324       10.0    
France     408,258,999       7.5    
Germany     326,172,201       6.0    
South Korea     306,567,054       5.7    
Switzerland     247,877,821       4.6    
Italy     175,569,338       3.2    
Spain     158,223,298       2.9    
Brazil     150,667,380       2.8    
Canada     124,394,925       2.3    
Mexico     79,419,856       1.5    
Portugal     75,055,358       1.4    
Bermuda     74,699,294       1.4    
Taiwan     71,327,736       1.3    
Venezuela     50,063,445       0.9    
New Zealand     41,474,560       0.8    
Singapore     36,775,190       0.7    
    $ 5,418,361,223       100.0 %  

 

* Includes short-term obligation and securities lending collateral.

 Certain securities are listed by country of underlying exposure but may trade predominantly on another exchange.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia International Value Fund
March 31, 2007

        ($)  
Assets   Investment in Master Portfolio, at identified cost     2,933,368,688    
    Investment in Master Portfolio, at value     4,013,951,905    
    Receivable for:        
    Fund shares sold     1,056,498    
    Total Assets     4,015,008,403    
Liabilities   Payable for:        
    Fund shares redeemed     6,510,113    
    Administration fee     559,707    
    Transfer agent fee     385,092    
    Trustees' fees     34,096    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     3,167    
    Service and distribution fees     454,186    
    Custody fee     618    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     3,750    
    Other liabilities     130,125    
    Total Liabilities     8,080,854    
    Net Assets     4,006,927,549    
Net Assets Consist of   Paid-in capital     2,675,837,188    
    Overdistributed net investment income     (868,572 )  
    Accumulated net realized gain     251,375,716    
    Unrealized appreciation on investments     1,080,583,217    
    Net Assets     4,006,927,549    
Class A   Net assets     1,073,615,554    
    Shares outstanding     41,268,319    
    Net asset value per share (a)(b)     26.02    
    Maximum sales charge     5.75 %  
    Maximum offering price per share ($26.02/0.9425)(c)     27.61    
Class B   Net assets     110,725,745    
    Shares outstanding     4,353,455    
    Net asset value and offering price per share (a)(b)     25.43    
Class C   Net assets     170,731,044    
    Shares outstanding     6,720,427    
    Net asset value and offering price per share (a)(b)     25.40    
Class Z   Net assets     2,651,855,206    
    Shares outstanding     101,332,818    
    Net asset value and offering price per share (b)     26.17    

 

(a)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charges.

(b)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees.

(c)  On sales of $50,000 or more, the offering price is reduced.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of OperationsColumbia International Value Fund
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

        ($)  
Investment Income   Allocated from Master Portfolio:        
    Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $14,349,735)     92,265,891    
    Interest     3,495,576    
    Securities lending     176,682    
    Total Income     95,938,149    
Expenses  
    Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio     31,305,660    
    Administration fee     6,574,153    
    Distribution fee:        
    Class B     828,303    
    Class C     1,250,669    
    Service fee:        
    Class A     2,608,553    
    Class B     275,768    
    Class C     416,456    
    Transfer agent fee     2,239,351    
    Trustees' fees     4,420    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     38,000    
    Custody fee     3,694    
    Chief compliance officer expenses     15,000    
    Other expenses     477,150    
    Total Operating Expenses     46,037,177    
    Interest expense allocated from Master Portfolio     100,973    
    Total Expenses     46,138,150    
    Custody earnings credit     (2 )  
    Net Expenses     46,138,148    
    Net Investment Income     49,800,001    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency   Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Master Portfolio on:        
    Investments     527,667,570    
    Foreign currency transactions     (103,288 )  
    Net realized gain     527,564,282    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation allocated from Master Portfolio on
investments
    153,551,812    
    Net Gain     681,116,094    
    Net Increase Resulting From Operations     730,916,095    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia International Value Fund

        Year Ended
March 31,
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       2007 ($)   2006 ($)  
Operations   Net investment income     49,800,001       55,948,248    
    Net realized gain on investments and
foreign currency transactions
    527,564,282 (a)     419,727,139 (a)  
    Net change in unrealized appreciation
on investments
    153,551,812 (a)     325,598,798 (a)  
    Net Increase Resulting from Operations     730,916,095       801,274,185    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders   From net investment income:              
    Class A     (14,062,577 )     (13,554,265 )  
    Class B     (831,862 )     (849,180 )  
    Class C     (1,277,433 )     (1,241,566 )  
    Class Z     (38,271,216 )     (41,987,784 )  
    From net realized gains:              
    Class A     (133,186,314 )     (80,743,259 )  
    Class B     (14,213,607 )     (9,872,590 )  
    Class C     (21,458,685 )     (14,428,275 )  
    Class Z     (327,372,752 )     (219,470,441 )  
    Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (550,674,446 )     (382,147,360 )  
    Net Capital Share Transactions     (52,838,946 )     (298,375,693 )  
    Redemption fees     23,212       26,466    
    Net Increase in Net Assets     127,425,915       120,777,598    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     3,879,501,634       3,758,724,036    
    End of period     4,006,927,549       3,879,501,634    
    Overdistributed net investment
income at end of period
    (868,572 )     (1,362,887 )  

 

(a)  Allocated from the Columbia International Value Master Portfolio.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsCapital Stock Activity

    Columbia International Value Fund  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006(a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Class A  
Subscriptions     8,880,356       221,294,787       6,416,451       145,804,563    
Distributions reinvested     5,124,801       122,140,018       3,450,611       76,113,968    
Redemptions     (13,194,201 )     (330,986,223 )     (10,002,540 )     (227,527,415 )  
Net Increase (Decrease)     810,956       12,448,582       (135,478 )     (5,608,884 )  
Class B  
Subscriptions     78,369       1,825,379       63,568       1,389,435    
Distributions reinvested     527,817       12,265,228       400,209       8,662,512    
Redemptions     (935,890 )     (22,742,025 )     (844,568 )     (18,933,756 )  
Net Decrease     (329,704 )     (8,651,418 )     (380,791 )     (8,881,809 )  
Class C  
Subscriptions     309,929       7,245,205       296,520       6,485,987    
Distributions reinvested     659,733       15,324,874       484,198       10,468,868    
Redemptions     (1,135,070 )     (27,767,999 )     (1,301,945 )     (29,006,055 )  
Net Decrease     (165,408 )     (5,197,920 )     (521,227 )     (12,051,200 )  
Class Z  
Subscriptions     1,879,407       46,956,866       1,454,440       33,673,200    
Distributions reinvested     7,900,734       189,194,368       5,611,054       124,261,806    
Redemptions     (11,511,055 )     (287,589,424 )     (18,953,240 )     (429,768,806 )  
Net Decrease     (1,730,914 )     (51,438,190 )     (11,887,746 )     (271,833,800 )  

 

(a)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.97     $ 22.34     $ 20.64     $ 11.62     $ 16.61    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.29       0.31       0.23       0.15       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    4.34       4.73       2.51       9.04       (4.92 )  
Total from Investment Operations     4.63       5.04       2.74       9.19       (4.77 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.34 )     (0.35 )     (0.25 )     (0.17 )     (0.13 )  
From net realized gains     (3.24 )     (2.06 )     (0.79 )           (0.09 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (3.58 )     (2.41 )     (1.04 )     (0.17 )     (0.22 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.02     $ 24.97     $ 22.34     $ 20.64     $ 11.62    
Total return (e)     20.46 %     24.28 %     13.38 %     79.17 %     (28.97 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.30 %(f)     1.27 %     1.33 %     1.36 %     1.42 %  
Interest expense     %(g)     %(g)                    
Net Expenses     1.30 %(f)     1.27 %     1.33 %     1.36 %     1.42 %  
Net investment income     1.15 %     1.38 %     1.10 %     0.89 %     0.91 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %(h)     0.06 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 1,073,616     $ 1,010,361     $ 906,848     $ 792,857     $ 482,196    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentage reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.04% and 0.06% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.54     $ 22.00     $ 20.35     $ 11.47     $ 16.39    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.11       0.15       0.08       0.02       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    4.22       4.63       2.45       8.91       (4.84 )  
Total from Investment Operations     4.33       4.78       2.53       8.93       (4.81 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.09 )     (0.05 )     (0.02 )  
From net realized gains     (3.24 )     (2.06 )     (0.79 )           (0.09 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (3.44 )     (2.24 )     (0.88 )     (0.05 )     (0.11 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.43     $ 24.54     $ 22.00     $ 20.35     $ 11.47    
Total return (e)     19.51 %     23.36 %     12.54 %     77.89 %     (29.54 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     2.05 %(f)     2.02 %     2.08 %     2.11 %     2.17 %  
Interest expense     %(g)     %(g)                    
Net Expenses     2.05 %(f)     2.02 %     2.08 %     2.11 %     2.17 %  
Net investment income     0.45 %     0.67 %     0.35 %     0.14 %     0.16 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %(h)     0.06 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 110,726     $ 114,932     $ 111,402     $ 112,798     $ 73,283    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentage reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.04% and 0.06% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.52     $ 21.98     $ 20.33     $ 11.46     $ 16.39    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.10       0.15       0.08       0.02       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency
    4.22       4.63       2.45       8.90       (4.82 )  
Total from Investment Operations     4.32       4.78       2.53       8.92       (4.80 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.09 )     (0.05 )     (0.04 )  
From net realized gains     (3.24 )     (2.06 )     (0.79 )           (0.09 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (3.44 )     (2.24 )     (0.88 )     (0.05 )     (0.13 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.40     $ 24.52     $ 21.98     $ 20.33     $ 11.46    
Total return (e)     19.48 %     23.38 %     12.54 %     77.85 %     (29.52 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     2.05 %(f)     2.02 %     2.08 %     2.11 %     2.17 %  
Interest expense     %(g)     %(g)                    
Net Expenses     2.05 %(f)     2.02 %     2.08 %     2.11 %     2.17 %  
Net investment income     0.42 %     0.67 %     0.35 %     0.14 %     0.16 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %(h)     0.06 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 170,731     $ 168,819     $ 162,797     $ 170,702     $ 113,594    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentage reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.04% and 0.06% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2007   2006 (b)   2005   2004   2003  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 25.09     $ 22.42     $ 20.71     $ 11.65     $ 16.67    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (c)     0.36       0.38       0.29       0.19       0.16    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and foreign currency
    4.35       4.75       2.51       9.07       (4.92 )  
Total from Investment Operations     4.71       5.13       2.80       9.26       (4.76 )  
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.39 )     (0.40 )     (0.30 )     (0.20 )     (0.17 )  
From net realized gains     (3.24 )     (2.06 )     (0.79 )           (0.09 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (3.63 )     (2.46 )     (1.09 )     (0.20 )     (0.26 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)     (c)(d)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.17     $ 25.09     $ 22.42     $ 20.71     $ 11.65    
Total return (e)     20.70 %     24.66 %     13.63 %     79.67 %     (28.81 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses     1.05 %(f)     1.02 %     1.08 %     1.11 %     1.17 %  
Interest expense     %(g)     %(g)                    
Net Expenses     1.05 %(f)     1.02 %     1.08 %     1.11 %     1.17 %  
Net investment income     1.43 %     1.69 %     1.35 %     1.14 %     1.16 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement           0.06 %(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.09 %(h)     0.06 %  
Net assets, end of period (000's)   $ 2,651,855     $ 2,585,390     $ 2,577,677     $ 2,488,701     $ 1,614,750    

 

(a)  The per share amounts and percentage reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio.

(b)  On August 22, 2005, the Fund's Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

(c)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(d)  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(e)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.04% and 0.06% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia International Value Fund, March 31, 2007

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Columbia International Value Fund (the "Fund").

Investment Goal

The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of foreign issuers, including emerging markets countries.

The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the "Master Portfolio"). The Master Portfolio is a series of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the "Master Trust"). The Master Portfolio has the same investment objective as the Fund. The value of the Fund's investment in the Master Portfolio, included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, reflects the Fund's proportionate amount of beneficial interest in the net assets of the Master Portfolio and is equal to 86.9% at March 31, 2007. The financial statements of the Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements. Other funds that are managed by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, not registered under the 1940 Act, whose financial statements are not presented here, also invest in the Master Portfolio.

Fund Shares

The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares. The Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Subject to certain limited exceptions, the Fund is no longer accepting new investments from current or prospective investors. Please see the Fund's current prospectus for more information. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable, sales charges.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

The Fund invests substantially all of its assets in the Master Portfolio. See the Notes to Financial Statements for the Master Portfolio included elsewhere in this report for the Master Portfolio's valuation policies.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.


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Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations, and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis based on the relative net assets of each class for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

The Fund records its proportionate share of investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses reported by the Master Portfolio on a daily basis. The investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses are allocated daily to investors of the Master Portfolio based upon the relative value of their investment in the Master Portfolio.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income, if any, are distributed at least annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Fund's organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Fund's capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, distribution reclassifications and allocations of realized gains due to tax rules were identified and reclassified among the components of the Fund's net assets as follows:

Overdistributed Net
Investment Income
  Accumulated
Net Realized Gain
  Paid-In Capital  
$ 5,137,402     $ (6,025,028 )   $ 887,626    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.


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Columbia International Value Fund, March 31, 2007

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

    3/31/07   3/31/06  
    Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Ordinary
Income*
  Long-term
Capital Gains
 
Columbia International Value Fund   $ 111,210,985     $ 439,463,461     $ 72,392,492     $ 309,754,868    

 

*  For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Undistributed
Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)*
 
$ 15,731,565     $ 235,644,162     $ 1,242,441,178    

 

*The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation are primarily due to deferral of losses from wash sales.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
N/A*   N/A*   N/A*  

 

*  See the Master Portfolio notes to financial statements for tax basis information.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Fund and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Fund's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Master Portfolio. The Fund indirectly pays for investment advisory and sub-advisory services through its investment in the Master Portfolio (See Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements of the Master Portfolio).

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Fund. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets less the fees payable by the Fund under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Fund entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services financial reporting services to the Fund. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Fund entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly. The Fund also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Fund entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the


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"Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Fund reimburses Columbia for services related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The fees for these services are included in "Administration fee" on the Statement of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Fund under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Fund, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Fund also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Fund's portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Fund under these agreements was $28,500.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Fund and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services ("BFDS") to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Fund and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective transfer agent fee rate, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees, was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor"), a subsidiary of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Fund's shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts of $574 on sales of the Fund's Class A shares and received net CDSC fees of $2,299, $68,082 and $2,382 on Class A, Class B and Class C share redemptions, respectively.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans ("Servicing Plans) and distribution plans ("Distribution Plans") for the Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of the Fund. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Fund to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Fund to compensate or reimburse the Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes' shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of the Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of BOA and the Distributor.


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The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

    Current
Rate
  Plan
Limit
 
Class A Combined Distribution
and Shareholder Servicing Plan
  0.25%   0.25%  
Class B and Class C
Shareholder Servicing Plans
  0.25%   0.25%  
Class B and Class C
Distribution Plans
  0.75%   0.75%  

 

Custody Credits

The Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Fund are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Fund's Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Fund. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Fund's expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Fund's assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, another portfolio of the Trust. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statement of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Shares of Beneficial Interest

An unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value are authorized for the Trust. The Trust's Declaration of Trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to classify or reclassify shares into one or more additional classes or series of shares.

Class B shares generally convert to Class A shares as follows:

Class B shares
purchased:
  Will convert
to Class A
shares after:
 
  – after November 15, 1998     Eight years  
  – between August 1, 1997 and
November 15, 1998
     
$ 0 - $249,999     Nine years  
$ 250,000 - $499,999     Six years  
$ 500,000 - $999,999     Five years  
  – before August 1, 1997     Nine years  

 

As of March 31, 2007, the Fund had one shareholder that held 41.6% of shares outstanding which were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

As of March 31, 2007, the Fund had shareholders that held greater than 5% of the shares outstanding and BOA and/or its affiliates did not have investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund. The number of such accounts and the percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

    Number of
Shareholders
  % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Columbia International
Value Fund
    3       23.2    

 

Note 6. Redemption Fees

The Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee to shareholders who redeem shares held for 60 days or less. The redemption fee is designed to offset brokerage commissions and other costs


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associated with short term trading of Fund shares. The redemption fees, which are retained by the Fund, are accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital and are allocated to each class of the Fund based on the relative net assets at the time of the redemption. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Fund received redemption fees of $6,206, $658, $994 and $15,354 for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively, of the Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statement of Operations.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.


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Columbia International Value Fund, March 31, 2007

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action - Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company - involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia International Value Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia International Value Fund at March 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Unaudited Information

Federal Income Tax Information Columbia International Value Fund

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Fund designates long-term capital gains of $500,000,000.

Foreign taxes paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, amounting to $14,671,283 will be passed through to shareholders as 100% allowable foreign tax credits on Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year ending December 31, 2007.

Gross income derived from sources within foreign countries amounted to $106,615,626 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.

For non-corporate shareholders 80.00% of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gains) distributed by the Fund, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Fund for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.


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Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

Columbia International Value Master Portfolio

  March 31, 2007

The following pages should be read in conjunction with Columbia International Value Fund's Annual Report.


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Investment PortfolioColumbia International Value Master Portfolio, March 31, 2007

Common Stocks – 96.4%

    Shares   Value ($)  
Consumer Discretionary – 10.9%  
Automobiles – 2.6%  
DaimlerChrysler AG,
Registered Shares (a)
    1,453,207       119,193,774    
Automobiles Total     119,193,774    
Household Durables – 2.8%  
LG Electronics, Inc.     1,210,800       82,624,745    
Sony Corp. (a)     897,900       45,641,726    
Household Durables Total     128,266,471    
Leisure Equipment & Products – 2.1%  
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.     2,345,105       95,921,640    
Leisure Equipment & Products Total     95,921,640    
Media – 2.0%  
British Sky Broadcasting
Group PLC
    1,083,100       12,020,969    
ITV PLC     37,586,400       80,621,164    
Media Total     92,642,133    
Multiline Retail – 1.4%  
Marks & Spencer Group PLC,
ADR
    828,580       65,830,681    
Multiline Retail Total     65,830,681    
Consumer Discretionary Total     501,854,699    
Consumer Staples – 16.0%  
Food & Staples Retailing – 8.6%  
Carrefour SA (a)     1,200,660       87,813,621    
Carrefour SA (b)     252,730       18,484,114    
Koninklijke Ahold NV     12,306,166       143,842,937    
Wm. Morrison
Supermarkets PLC
    24,353,465       147,965,191    
Food & Staples Retailing Total     398,105,863    
Food Products – 7.4%  
Nestle SA, Registered Shares     423,750       165,032,866    
Unilever NV (a)     3,581,604       104,301,794    
Unilever PLC     2,355,553       70,967,565    
Food Products Total     340,302,225    
Consumer Staples Total     738,408,088    
Financials – 15.5%  
Commercial Banks – 7.3%  
ABN AMRO Holding NV,
ADR (a)
    2,784,761       119,800,418    
HSBC Holdings PLC     750,660       13,139,567    
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA     8,435,186       64,059,398    
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial
Group, Inc.
    4,660       52,595,044    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group,
Inc., ADR (a)
    4,344,631       48,920,545    
UniCredito Italiano SpA     4,141,800       39,421,370    
Commercial Banks Total     337,936,342    
Consumer Finance – 1.9%  
Aiful Corp. (a)     1,602,100       49,623,770    
Takefuji Corp. (a)     979,530       39,317,523    
Consumer Finance Total     88,941,293    
Diversified Financial Services – 0.8%  
Jardine Matheson Holdings
Ltd., ADR (a)
    1,742,900       36,775,190    
Diversified Financial Services Total     36,775,190    
Insurance – 5.2%  
Aegon NV (a)     3,952,734       78,781,480    
Millea Holdings, Inc., Tokyo (a)     1,658,800       61,374,474    
Mitsui Sumitomo
Insurance Co., Ltd. (a)
    7,087,000       88,948,345    
Standard Life PLC (b)     1,516,463       9,429,979    
Insurance Total     238,534,278    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance – 0.3%  
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG,
ADR (a)
    253,261       16,108,007    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance Total     16,108,007    
Financials Total     718,295,110    
Health Care – 8.6%  
Pharmaceuticals – 8.6%  
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. (a)     2,252,000       68,989,477    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC     3,014,800       82,879,428    
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.     1,486,700       83,267,311    
Sanofi-Aventis (a)     1,587,086       138,019,093    
Taisho Pharmaceutical
Co., Ltd. (a)
    382,000       7,002,037    
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Co., Ltd. (a)
    274,000       17,973,693    
Pharmaceuticals Total     398,131,039    
Health Care Total     398,131,039    
Industrials – 3.9%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.9%  
Bombardier, Inc., Class B (c)     9,901,020       39,964,273    
Aerospace & Defense Total     39,964,273    
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.4%  
Contax Participacoes SA, ADR     2,827,200       2,666,898    
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (a)     3,974,000       62,523,727    
Commercial Services &
Supplies Total
    65,190,625    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia International Value Master Portfolio, March 31, 2007

Common Stocks (continued)

    Shares   Value ($)  
Industrial Conglomerates – 1.6%  
Tyco International Ltd. (a)     2,367,648       74,699,294    
Industrial Conglomerates Total     74,699,294    
Industrials Total     179,854,192    
Information Technology – 12.0%  
Communications Equipment – 4.1%  
Alcatel-Lucent (a)     5,236,100       61,622,819    
Alcatel-Lucent, ADR (a)     3,835,200       45,332,064    
Nortel Networks Corp. (a)(c)     3,510,630       84,430,651    
Communications Equipment Total     191,385,534    
Electronic Equipment & Instruments – 2.7%  
Hitachi Ltd. (a)     3,889,000       30,164,172    
Hitachi Ltd., ADR     1,199,825       92,638,488    
Electronic Equipment &
Instruments Total
    122,802,660    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 5.2%  
Infineon Technologies AG (c)     2,234,600       34,776,305    
Infineon Technologies
AG (b)(c)
    1,255,700       19,542,024    
Rohm Co., Ltd.     78,500       7,121,224    
STMicroelectronics NV (a)     5,541,800       106,677,431    
United Microelectronics
Corp.
    123,579,970       71,327,736    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment Total
    239,444,720    
Information Technology Total     553,632,914    
Materials – 2.4%  
Chemicals – 2.4%  
Akzo Nobel NV (a)     1,040,500       79,018,771    
Akzo Nobel NV, ADR     400,500       30,405,960    
Chemicals Total     109,424,731    
Materials Total     109,424,731    
Telecommunication Services – 22.8%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services – 21.8%  
Brasil Telecom Participacoes
SA, ADR
    241,760       10,900,958    
BT Group PLC, ADR (a)     998,030       59,891,780    
Compania Anonima Nacional
Telefonos de Venezuela, ADR (d)
    2,878,864       50,063,445    
Deutsche Telekom AG, ADR     6,010,800       99,358,524    
Deutsche Telekom AG,
Registered Shares (a)
    2,249,000       37,193,566    
France Telecom SA (a)     2,157,812       56,987,288    

 

    Shares   Value ($)  
KT Corp., ADR (a)     2,914,300       65,251,177    
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone
Corp., ADR (a)
    2,571,180       67,904,864    
Portugal Telecom SGPS
SA, ADR
    5,584,476       75,055,358    
Swisscom AG, ADR (a)     2,291,700       82,844,955    
Tele Norte Leste
Participacoes SA, ADR
    2,164,000       29,949,760    
Telecom Corp. of
New Zealand Ltd., ADR
    1,524,800       41,474,560    
Telecom Italia SpA, ADR (a)     1,649,181       47,265,528    
Telecom Italia SpA, Savings
Shares (a)
    10,039,010       24,823,043    
Telecomunicacoes
Brasileiras SA, ADR
    663,200       19,511,344    
Telefonica SA, ADR     2,382,881       158,223,299    
Telefonos de Mexico SA
de CV, ADR, Class L
    2,377,840       79,419,856    
Diversified Telecommunication
Services Total
    1,006,119,305    
Wireless Telecommunication Services – 1.0%  
SK Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR (a)     1,448,339       33,920,099    
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.     57,077       11,618,033    
Tim Participacoes SA, ADR (a)     61,418       1,994,857    
Vivo Participacoes SA (a)     426,216       1,496,018    
Wireless Telecommunication
Services Total
    49,029,007    
Telecommunication Services Total     1,055,148,312    
Utilities – 4.3%  
Electric Utilities – 4.3%  
Centrais Electricas Brasileiras
SA, ADR
    7,501,787       84,147,545    
Korea Electric Power Corp.,
ADR (a)
    5,657,650       113,153,000    
Electric Utilities Total     197,300,545    
Utilities Total     197,300,545    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost of $3,209,608,440)
    4,452,049,630    
Securities Lending Collateral – 18.2%  
State Street Navigator Securities
Lending Prime Portfolio (e)
    841,887,593       841,887,593    
Total Securities Lending Collateral
(Cost of $841,887,593)
    841,887,593    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Columbia International Value Master Portfolio, March 31, 2007

Short-Term Obligation – 2.7%

    Par ($)   Value($)  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on
04/02/07, at 5.060%,
collateralized by U.S. Agency
Obligations with various
maturities to 01/09/12, market
value of $126,913,169
(repurchase proceeds
$124,476,465)
    124,424,000       124,424,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(Cost of $124,424,000)
    124,424,000    
Total Investments – 117.3%
(Cost of $4,175,920,033) (f)
    5,418,361,223    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (17.3)%     (799,971,510 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%     4,618,389,713    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at March 31, 2007. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2007 is $808,839,724.

(b)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $47,456,117, which represents 1.0% of net assets.

(c)  Non-income producing security.

(d)  Investment in affiliate during the year ended March 31, 2007:
Security name: Compania Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela,ADR

Shares as of 03/31/06:     2,878,864    
Shares purchased:        
Shares sold:        
Shares as of 03/31/07:     2,878,864    
Net realized gain/loss:        
Dividend income earned:   $ 9,443,204    
Value at end of period:   $ 50,063,445    

 

(e)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(f)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $4,175,920,045.

The Master Portfolio was invested in the following countries at March 31, 2007:

Summary of Securities
By Country (Unaudited)
  Value ($)   % of Total
Investments
 
United States *     966,311,593       17.8 %  
Japan     919,928,060       17.0    
Netherlands     662,828,791       12.2    
United Kingdom     542,746,324       10.0    
France     408,258,999       7.5    
Germany     326,172,201       6.0    
South Korea     306,567,054       5.7    
Switzerland     247,877,821       4.6    
Italy     175,569,338       3.2    
Spain     158,223,298       2.9    
Brazil     150,667,380       2.8    
Canada     124,394,925       2.3    
Mexico     79,419,856       1.5    
Portugal     75,055,358       1.4    
Bermuda     74,699,294       1.4    
Taiwan     71,327,736       1.3    
Venezuela     50,063,445       0.9    
New Zealand     41,474,560       0.8    
Singapore     36,775,190       0.7    
    $ 5,418,361,223       100.0 %  

 

*  Includes short-term obligation and securities lending collateral.

  Certain securities are listed by country of underlying exposure but may trade predominantly on another exchange.

Acronym   Name  
ADR   American Depositary Receipt  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia International Value Master Portfolio
March 31, 2007

        ($)  
Assets   Unaffiliated investments, at identified cost     4,131,496,927    
    Affiliated investments, at identified cost     44,423,106    
    Total investments, at identified cost     4,175,920,033    
    Unaffiliated investments, at value     5,368,297,778    
    Affiliated investments, at value     50,063,445    
    Total investments, at value (including securities
on loan of $808,839,724)
    5,418,361,223    
    Cash     745    
    Foreign currency (cost of $356,550)     356,556    
    Receivable for:        
    Investments sold     58,132,409    
    Interest     34,977    
    Dividends     15,547,749    
    Securities lending income     203,246    
    Total assets     5,492,636,905    
Liabilities   Collateral on securities loaned     841,887,593    
    Payable for:        
    Investments purchased     29,116,610    
    Investment advisory fee     2,770,760    
    Administration fee     177,923    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     15,332    
    Trustees' fees     50,677    
    Custody fee     176,331    
    Other liabilities     51,966    
    Total liabilities     874,247,192    
    Net Assets     4,618,389,713    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of OperationsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

        ($)  
Investment Income   Dividends (Net of foreign taxes withheld of $16,469,391)     96,400,634    
    Dividends from affiliates     9,443,204    
    Interest     3,984,489    
    Securities lending     203,344    
    Total income     110,031,671    
Expenses   Investment advisory fee     32,446,266    
    Administration fee     2,075,820    
    Pricing and bookkeeping fees     166,472    
    Trustees' fees     18,794    
    Custody fee     1,006,805    
    Other expenses     193,388    
    Total Operating Expenses     35,907,545    
    Interest expense     116,000    
    Total Expenses     36,023,545    
    Custody earnings credit     (15,990 )  
    Net Expenses     36,007,555    
    Net Investment Income     74,024,116    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency   Net realized gain (loss) on:        
    Investments     604,988,992    
    Foreign currency transactions     (120,468 )  
    Net realized gain     604,868,524    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation on:        
    Investments     175,380,344    
    Foreign currency translations     69,647    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation     175,449,991    
    Net Gain     780,318,515    
    Net Increase Resulting from Operations     854,342,631    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

        Year Ended
March 31,
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets       2007 ($)   2006 ($)  
Operations   Net investment income     74,024,116       78,742,854    
    Net realized gain on investments and
foreign currency transactions
    604,868,524       483,466,860    
    Net change in unrealized appreciation
on investments
    175,449,991       374,084,863    
    Net Increase Resulting from Operations     854,342,631       936,294,577    
    Contributions     279,432,207       274,115,210    
    Withdrawals     (974,514,599 )     (1,035,528,313 )  
    Net Increase in Net Assets     159,260,239       174,881,474    
Net Assets   Beginning of period     4,459,129,474       4,284,248,000    
    End of period     4,618,389,713       4,459,129,474    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2007   2006   2005   2004   2003  
Total return     20.95 %     24.88 %     13.85 %     79.88 %     (28.54 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net operating expenses (a)     0.80 %     0.80 %     0.86 %     0.90 %     0.90 %  
Interest expense (b)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses (a)     0.80 %     0.80 %     0.86 %     0.90 %     0.90 %  
Net investment income     1.66 %     1.88 %     1.57 %     1.34 %     1.45 %  
Waiver/reimbursement                 0.05 %     0.06 %     0.06 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     19 %     20 %     21 %     15 %     25 %  

 

(a)  The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(b)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio (March 31, 2007)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the "Master Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the "Master Portfolio").

The following investors were invested in the Master Portfolio at March 31, 2007:

Columbia International Value Master Portfolio:

Columbia International Value Fund
(the "Feeder Fund")  86.9%

Columbia International Value Fund (Offshore)  0.5%

Banc of America Capital Management
Funds VII, LLC - International Value Fund  12.6%

On September 18, 2006, Nations International Value Fund (Offshore) was renamed Columbia International Value Fund (Offshore).

Effective March 30, 2007, the Master Trust converted from a Delaware statutory trust to a Delaware limited liability company and changed its name to "Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC" from "Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust". The series of the Master Trust serve as master portfolios for the Columbia Funds that operate as feeder funds in a master feeder structure.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Master Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ

official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets. Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or quotations which management believes are not appropriate, are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Generally, trading in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The values of such securities used in computing the net asset value of the Master Portfolio's interests are determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. Events affecting the values of such foreign securities and such exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and the close of the customary trading session of the NYSE, which would not be reflected in the computation of the Master Portfolio's net asset value. If events materially affecting the values of such foreign securities occur and it is determined that market quotations are not reliable, then these foreign securities will be valued at their fair value using procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at "fair value", such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Master Portfolio's financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.


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Repurchase Agreements

The Master Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be creditworthy by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), the Master Portfolio's investment advisor. The Master Portfolio, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Collateral is required to be at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon the Master Portfolio's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Master Portfolio seek to assert its rights.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Master Portfolio does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Each investor in the Master Portfolio is treated as an owner of its proportionate share of the net assets, income, expenses, realized and unrealized gains and losses of the Master Portfolio.

Expenses

General expenses of the Master Trust are allocated to the Master Portfolio based upon their relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologics determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Master Portfolio are charged directly to the Master Portfolio.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Master Portfolio is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to federal income tax. Each investor in the Master Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its allocated share of the Master Portfolio's ordinary income and capital gains.

The Master Portfolio's assets, income and distributions will be managed in such a way that the Feeder Fund will be able to continue to qualify as a registered investment company by investing its assets through its Master Portfolio.

The Master Portfolio may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Master Portfolio accrues such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Master Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Master Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Master Portfolio. Also, under the Master Trust's organizational documents, the trustees and officers of the Master Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Master Trust. However, based on experience, the Master Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
 
$ 1,347,026,068     $ (104,584,890 )   $ 1,242,441,178    

 


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In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Master Portfolio and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Master Portfolio's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Master Portfolio. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of the Master Portfolio at the following annual rates:

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Fee Rate  
First $500 million     0.85 %  
$500 million to $1 billion     0.80 %  
$1 billion to $1.5 billion     0.75 %  
$1.5 billion to $3 billion     0.70 %  
$3 billion to $6 billion     0.68 %  
Over $6 billion     0.66 %  

 

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective investment advisory fee rate for the Master Portfolio was 0.73% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Sub-Advisory Fee

Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. ("Brandes") has been retained by Columbia as the investment sub-advisor to the Master Portfolio. As the sub-advisor, Brandes is responsible for daily investment operations, including placing all orders for the purchase and sale of the portfolio securities for the Master Portfolio. Columbia, from the investment advisory fee it receives, pays Brandes a monthly sub-advisory fee at the annual rate of 0.50% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Master Portfolio. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.05% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets less the fees payable by the Master Portfolio under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street") and Columbia (the "Financial Reporting Services Agreement") pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Master Portfolio. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the "State Street Agreements") pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Master Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Master Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets for the month. The aggregate fee during any year period shall not exceed $140,000 (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Master Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the "Services Agreement") with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement Columbia provides services related to Master Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Master Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services


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performed in connection with Master Portfolio expenses. Fees related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are paid by the Feeder Fund and are included in "Administration fee" on the Feeder Fund's Statement of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Master Portfolio under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Master Portfolio, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Master Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Master Portfolio's portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Portfolio under these agreements is $120,944.

Expense Limits and Fee Reimbursements

Columbia has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the Master Portfolio for certain expenses so that total expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, if any) will not exceed the annual rate of 0.90% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets. This arrangement may be revised or discontinued by Columbia at any time.

Custody Credits

The Master Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The Master Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Master Portfolio are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and receive no compensation from the Master Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Master Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations.

The Master Trust's eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Master Portfolio's assets. Income earned on the plan participant's deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, a portfolio of Columbia Funds Series Trust, another registered investment company advised by Columbia. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statement of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in "Trustees' fees" in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities excluding short-term obligations, for the year ended March 31, 2007 were $830,186,264 and $1,548,208,547, respectively.

Note 6. Line of Credit

The Master Portfolio and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are used for temporary or emergency purposes to facilitate portfolio liquidity.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time


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structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund or Master Portfolio. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days where borrowing existed was $2,050,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 5.60%

Note 7. Securities Lending

The Master Portfolio commenced a securities lending program in August 2006 and may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, is paid to the Master Portfolio. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Master Portfolio has the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event the Master Portfolio is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Master Portfolio. The Master Portfolio bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.


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Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action - Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company - involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Holders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (constituting part of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC hereafter referred to as the "Portfolio") at March 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Portfolio's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Fund Governance

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
 
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Managing Director, E. J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  Retired
Oversees 79.
Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)
 
William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director and Chairman – Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.
Oversees 79.
Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)
 
Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.
Oversees 79.
Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.
 

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.


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Fund Governance(continued)

Officers

Name, Address and Age,
Position with Columbia Funds,
Year First Elected or
Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
  President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
  Associate General Counsel, Bank of America since April, 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management (investment management) prior to April, 2005.  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
  Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 – December 2006; Vice President Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  Director (Columbia Management Group LLC and Investment Product Group Compliance), Bank of America since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management (investment management), August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (investment management) prior to August 2004.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Managing Director of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC September, 2004 to December, 2005; Vice President Fund Administration June, 2002 to September, 2004, Vice President Product Strategy and Development from February, 2001 to June, 2002.  

 


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Officers

Name, Address and Age,
Position with Columbia Funds,
Year First Elected or
Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Fund Controller from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.  
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.  
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Advisor since October, 2004; Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April, 2002 to October, 2004; Management Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) prior to October, 2002.  

 


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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust (the "Board"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreement and are not "interested persons" of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, (i) an investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") for the Columbia International Value Master Portfolio; and (ii) an investment sub-advisory agreement with Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. ("Brandes") for Columbia International Value Master Portfolio. (Brandes is hereafter referred to as the "Sub-Adviser"). The investment advisory agreement with CMA and the investment sub-advisory agreement with the Sub-Adviser are each referred to as an "Advisory Agreement" collectively referred to as the "Advisory Agreements." The portfolio identified above is referred to as the "Master Portfolio."

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the Sub-Adviser and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreements. The Board's review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Master Portfolio by CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Master Portfolio, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration forms ("Forms ADV") for CMA and the Sub-Adviser were made available to the Board, as were CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Master Portfolio, CMA and the Sub-Adviser, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Master Portfolio's Chief Compliance Officer.

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA and the Sub-Adviser, based on their resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA's compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Master Portfolio.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Master Portfolio by CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

Fund Performance and Expenses. The Board considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for the Master Portfolio. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") to be the most similar to the Master Portfolio (the "Peer Group") and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the "Universe"), as well as to the Master Portfolio's benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in the Master Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding the Master Portfolio's total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for the Master Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. Lipper determined


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that the composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ from that of performance to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Board also considered Lipper data that ranked the Master Portfolio based on: (i) the Master Portfolio's one-year performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) the Master Portfolio's one-year performance compared to total expenses; (iii) the Master Portfolio's three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) the Master Portfolio's three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Because of Master Portfolio met agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Board engaged in further analysis with regard to approval of the Master Portfolio's Advisory Agreements. The Board engaged in further review of the Master Portfolio because its investment performance over a one-year period was appreciably below the median of its Peer Group and its Net Advisory Rate (defined below) was appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Board noted factors, such as positive performance rankings over other periods and a total expense ratio that was below the median range of its Peer Group and Universe, that outweighed the factors noted above.

Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fee Rates. The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rate combined with the administration fee rate, payable by the Master Portfolio to CMA for investment advisory services (the "Advisory Agreement Rate"). The Board also reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment sub-advisory fee rate (the "Sub-Advisory Agreement Rate") payable by CMA to the Sub-Adviser for investment sub-advisory services. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rate and considered the Advisory Agreement Rate after taking the waivers/caps into account (the "Net Advisory Rate"). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General ("NYAG") to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Board also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses of certain Funds across the fund complex, including in conjunction with certain Fund mergers. The Board also recognized the possibility that certain Funds would reach breakpoints sooner because of the new assets obtained as a result of a merger. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates with those of the other funds in this respective Peer Groups.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the "Consultant") appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant's role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant's report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rate and the Net Advisory Rate, and the approval of the Advisory Agreements for the Master Portfolio.

The Board also reviewed the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rate charged by the Sub-Adviser. The Board concluded that the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rate is fair and equitable, based on its consideration of the factors described above.

Profitability. The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rate and the Net Advisory Rate, as well as on other relationships between the Master Portfolio and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Master Portfolio, whether the Master Portfolio has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Master Portfolio interestholders, most particularly through breakpoints and fee waiver arrangements.


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The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser's economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board's understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients. The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA and the Sub-Adviser to their other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Board concluded that, where the Advisory Agreement Rate, Sub-Advisory Agreement Rate and Net Advisory Rate were appreciably higher than the range of the fee rates offered to other CMA and Sub-Adviser clients, based on information provided by CMA and the Sub-Adviser, the costs associated with managing and operating a registered investment company provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Master Portfolio.

Other Benefits to CMA and the Sub-Advisers. The Board received and considered information regarding any "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates and the Sub-Adviser as a result of their relationship with the Master Portfolio. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's relationships with the Master Portfolio (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's business as a result of their relationship with the Master Portfolio (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates or the Sub-Adviser).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Master Portfolio in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA's and the Sub-Adviser's methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Master Portfolio and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review. As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA and the Sub-Adviser annually as part of the re-approval process under

Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Master Portfolio receives throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews reports of CMA and the Sub-Adviser at each of their quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion. After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreements.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH MANAGEMENT FEES ARE NEGOTIATED FOR THE COLUMBIA MUTUAL FUNDS OVERSEEN BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

I. Overview

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. ("CFD"1) agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund ("Fund" and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the "Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Fund's Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund's Board together with the other members of the Fund's Board, referred to as the "Trustees") appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds' Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees...to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees...using...an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of...the Independent Fee Consultant."

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.   The nature and quality of CMA's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.   Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.   Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

1  CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. ("CMG"), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds' transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

2  I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.


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5.   Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.   Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.

C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA's costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

1.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

  Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG's costs and profitability.

2.   Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG's fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

  Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") in performing the Trustees' screening procedures.

3.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether...the fund-by-fund screen...should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

  Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

4.   Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

  Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

5.   Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

  Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

6.   Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic


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assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

  Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG's view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG's analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds' assets increase.

7.   Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

  Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

III. Principal Finding

A. General

1.   Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

2.   In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

3.   The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

4.   Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

5.   Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

6.   The Funds' performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

7.   The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund's performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund's ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

8.   Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

9.   The relationship between the distribution of the rankings for the three fee and expense measures partly reflects the


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use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

10.   The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

11.   Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

12.   Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

13.   The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves' fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

14.   CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

15.   CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

16.   The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

17.   CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds' management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds' management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.


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G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

18.  The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

19.   Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

1.   Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

3.   Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management ("MCM") in as much as CMA is MCM's largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM's other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

4.   Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

5.   If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

6.   Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

7.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

8.   Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

9.   Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG's profitability.

Respectfully submitted,
John D. Rea


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Appendix

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

1.  Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

2.  CMG's expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

3.  Information on CMG's organizational structure;

4.  Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

5.  Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

6.  Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

7.  Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

8.  Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

9.  Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting ("NERA") to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.


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Important Information About This ReportColumbia International Value Fund

The fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of the Columbia International Value Fund.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the fund's voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 800-368-0346. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the fund's website.

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

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Table of contents

 

Economic Update   1
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund   2
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund   7
Columbia High Income Fund   12
Financial Statements   17

Investment Portfolios

  18

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

  43

Statements of Operations

  45

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

  47

Financial Highlights

  50

Notes to Financial Statements

  62
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   75
Columbia High Income Master Portfolio   76
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   102
Fund Governance   103
Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
  106
Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant   109
Columbia Funds   115
Important Information
About This Report
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The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific company securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

 

President’s Message

March 31, 2007

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Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

 

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you’ll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a “check-up” every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

 

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Gotten married or divorced

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Added a child to your family

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Made a significant change in employment

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Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

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Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

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Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It’s important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You’ll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

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Christopher L. Wilson

President, Columbia Funds

 


Economic Update – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

 

Summary

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007

 

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Investment-grade bonds rebounded as yields declined, lifting the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a respectable return. High-yield bonds, as measured by the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index, led the US fixed-income markets.

 

 

Lehman

Index

  Merrill Lynch
Index

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The broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83%. Stock markets outside the United States were even stronger, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.

 

 

S&P Index   MSCI Index

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The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index tracks the performance of non-investment-grade corporate bonds.

The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

US economic growth advanced at a modest pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. A weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period, with few signs that relief was imminent. Energy prices trended downward, but rose again late in the period, and core inflation moved higher. Yet, many economic indicators remained positive. Job growth, for example, was relatively strong, as the labor markets added an average of 164,000 new jobs each month over the period and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4%. Personal income rose and consumer spending continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace as the period wore on. Against this backdrop, economic growth averaged around 2.2% for the 12-month period.

Between April and June 2006, the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised a key short-term interest rate, the federal funds rate, twice — to 5.25%. But after its June meeting, the Fed turned cautious in the face of slower economic growth and held the federal funds rate steady. Investors reacted favorably to the prospect of stable or lower interest rates and fueled a rally that moved stock prices higher and gave a boost to the bond market as well.

Bonds bounced back

Although bond yields moved higher early in the period, most segments of the US bond market delivered respectable returns, as prices rose and yields declined in reaction to the Fed’s mid-year decision to put further short-term rate increases on hold. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note1, a bellwether for the bond market, ended the 12-month period at 4.63% — somewhat lower than where it started. In this environment, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%. High-yield bonds led the US fixed-income markets, reflecting investor confidence about the overall resilience of the economy despite its slower pace of growth. The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index returned 11.45%.

Despite late set-back, stocks moved solidly higher

Stock prices rose at an above-average pace during the 12-month period covered by this report. The S&P 500 Index, a broad measure of common stock performance, rose 11.83%. Large-cap stocks staged a comeback against small- and mid-cap stocks, as measured by their respective Russell indices. Foreign stock markets were even stronger than the US market. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stock market performance in industrialized countries outside the United States and Canada, returned 20.20%, despite a volatile stretch late in the period when the US and many foreign stock markets retreated in response to a sharp decline in the Chinese market and other market-specific factors.

 

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10-year Treasury note used solely as a benchmark for long-term interest rates.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio*  

Class A

   0.78 %

Class B

   1.53 %

Class C

   1.53 %

Class Z

   0.53 %

 

* The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.
Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

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The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Total Return Bond Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)
Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   17,177      16,624

Class B

   16,007      16,007

Class C

   16,003      16,003

Class Z

   17,605      n/a

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share Class   A   B   C   Z
Inception   11/19/92   06/07/93   11/16/92   10/30/92
    without   with   without   with   without   with   without

1-year

  6.65   3.20   5.75   2.75   5.86   4.86   6.91

5-year

  4.89   4.21   4.09   4.09   4.11   4.11   5.15

10-year

  5.56   5.21   4.82   4.82   4.81   4.81   5.82

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year, and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund’s prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07                    
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,030.62   1,020.89   4.10   4.08   0.81

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,026.78   1,017.15   7.88   7.85   1.56

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,026.78   1,017.15   7.88   7.85   1.56

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,031.91   1,022.14   2.84   2.82   0.56

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ ReportColumbia Total Return Bond Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share
as of 3/31/07 ($)

Class A

   9.74

Class B

   9.74

Class C

   9.74

Class Z

   9.75
  
Distributions declared per share
04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   0.44

Class B

   0.37

Class C

   0.37

Class Z

   0.47

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund’s Class A shares returned 6.65% without sales charge. That was higher than the 6.59% return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.1 The fund’s return was higher than the 6.08% average return of its peer group, the Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt Funds Classification.2

Corporate, mortgage-backed and high-yield issues drove results

Corporate earnings continued to grow over the past 12 months, fed by a long-running economic expansion, and corporate bond fundamentals have remained good. Investors’ persistent appetite for incremental yield drove demand for investment-grade and lower-rated corporate issues and shifted focus away from lower-yielding US Treasuries. In this environment, a decision to emphasize corporate bonds aided the fund’s return. Issues secured by residential and commercial mortgages benefited from the pursuit of yield, a relatively stable interest rate environment and increasing property values, especially for commercial holdings. Bonds backed by other assets also performed well. Among mortgage-backed issues, those secured by 30-year mortgages were the leading performers. The fund’s overweight compared to the benchmark among 15-year mortgage-backed securities hurt relative results.

The fund’s modest allocation to high-yield issues also boosted performance, as bonds in the sector moved higher despite their reduced yield advantage over bonds carrying higher ratings. Non-dollar holdings also contributed to positive performance as the US dollar fell in value compared to currencies of other countries. During the period, we made a series of small adjustments to the portfolio’s duration, or its sensitivity to interest rate changes. These tactical shifts added modestly to relative returns.

Prospects for slowing US growth

We believe the pace of growth in the United States may moderate in the months ahead while global economies may move ahead more rapidly. The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) has kept short-term interest rates where they were last summer. Meanwhile, the US inflation rate has been edging closer to what we believe is the Fed’s comfort zone, likely reducing the risk of further hikes over the near term. Any cooling of the US economy would further relieve inflationary pressures, allowing the Fed to consider a reduction in short-term rates at some point. But a reacceleration of economic growth would risk triggering higher prices, a scenario that might lead the Fed to raise rates instead.

 

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The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs, and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report, (continued) – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

 

Our current reduced exposure for the fund to high-yield bonds, around 4% of the portfolio, reflects a cautious view of valuations, although we believe the sector still offers some appeal. Overseas, we have focused on non-dollar bonds in developed nations and eased back on the fund’s exposure to emerging market securities.

Portfolio structure
as of 03/31/07 (%)
 

Mortgage-backed securities

   29.5  

Corporate fixed-income bonds & notes

   26.3  

Asset-backed securities

   13.9  

Government & agency obligations

   11.2  

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   8.6  

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

   3.7  

Municipal bond

   0.2  

Convertible bond

   0.0 *

Other

   6.6  
  
Maturity breakdown
as of 03/31/07 (%)
 

0-1 year

   5.7  

1-5 years

   46.8  

5-10 years

   35.0  

10-20 years

   5.1  

20+ years

   7.4  
  
Quality breakdown
as of 03/31/07 (%)
 

Treasury

   3.6  

Agency

   38.6  

AAA

   27.3  

AA

   5.0  

A

   6.8  

BBB

   14.4  

BB

   2.1  

B

   2.2  

Your fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Portfolio structure, maturity and quality breakdowns are calculated as a percentage of total investments. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the ratings assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The fund’s credit quality does not remove market risk.

* Rounds to less than 0.1%

SEC yields
as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A

   4.64

Class B

   4.06

Class C

   4.06

Class Z

   5.04

 

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio’s earning power, net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price at the end of the period.

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

12-month return as of 3/31/07

 

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+6.65%

Class A shares

(without sales charge)

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+6.59%

Lehman Brothers
U.S. Aggregate Bond Index

Management Style

Fixed-Income Maturity

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Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund’s prospectus.

Summary

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For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, the fund’s Class A shares returned 6.65% without sales charge.

 

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The fund outperformed its benchmark and the average return of its peer group.

 

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The fund’s exposure to corporate bonds and mortgage-backed securities were key to its strong performance for the period.

Portfolio Management

Leonard Aplet has co-managed Columbia Total Return Bond Fund since October 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1987.

Kevin Cronk has co-managed the fund since November 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1999.

Thomas LaPointe has co-managed the fund since March 2005, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1999.

Laura Ostrander has co-managed the fund since November 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1996.

Richard Cutts has co-managed the fund since November 2006, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1994.

Carl Pappo has co-managed the fund since November 2006, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since January 1993.

 


Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change and may not be representative of current holdings and characteristics. The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds. Performance for different classes of shares will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. For standardized performance, please refer to the Performance Information page.

Investing in fixed-income securities may involve certain risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic developments and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Source for all statistical data — Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

 

Growth of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)

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The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index tracks the performance of sovereign debt publicly issued in the US domestic market with maturities of 1-3 years and a minimum amount outstanding of $1 billion. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/01/97 – 03/31/07 ($)
Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   15,501      15,343

Class B

   14,619      14,619

Class C

   14,631      14,631

Class Z

   15,846      n/a

 

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share class   A   B   C   Z
Inception   10/02/92   06/07/93   10/02/92   09/30/92
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without

1-year

  5.12   4.06   4.45   1.45   4.80   3.80   5.39

5-year

  3.11   2.90   2.34   2.34   2.46   2.46   3.34

10-year

  4.48   4.37   3.87   3.87   3.88   3.88   4.71

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense ratio*  

Class A

   0.73 %

Class B

   1.48 %

Class C

   1.48 %

Class Z

   0.48 %
  
Annual operating expense ratio
after contractual waivers*
 

Class A

   0.71 %

Class B

   1.46 %

Class C

   1.46 %

Class Z

   0.46 %
* The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the fund’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 07/31/2007.

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund’s prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

10/01/06 – 03/31/07
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,024.68   1,021.29   3.68   3.68   0.73

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,021.89   1,017.55   7.46   7.44   1.48

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,023.09   1,019.75   5.25   5.24   1.04

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,025.98   1,022.54   2.42   2.42   0.48

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share
as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   9.84

Class B

   9.84

Class C

   9.83

Class Z

   9.82
  
Distributions declared per share
04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   0.40

Class B

   0.33

Class C

   0.37

Class Z

   0.42
  
Top 10 holdings
as of 03/31/07 (%)

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
5.500% 08/01/21

   4.1

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes,
3.875% 01/15/09

   3.3

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,
4.480% 09/19/08

   3.1

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, 5.500% 09/25/35

   2.9

Washington Mutual, Inc., 5.549% 01/25/37

   2.4

Federal National Mortgage Association,
3.875% 02/01/08

   2.1

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, 6.064% 10/25/36

   2.1

Washington Mutual, Inc., 5.658% 11/25/36

   2.1

CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.,
6.480% 05/17/40

   2.0

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, 5.763% 04/25/36

   1.9

Your fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Top 10 holdings are calculated as a percentage of net assets.

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, Class A shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund returned 5.12% without sales charge. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index, which returned 5.02%.1 The fund’s return was also greater than the 4.98% average return of its peer group, the Lipper Short Investment Grade Debt Funds Classification.2 The fund’s exposure to bond sectors outside the Treasury market, in addition to its maturity structure, accounted for its performance advantage versus its benchmark and peer group average.

Fed policy set tone for the short-term market

The tone of the short-term fixed-income markets was set three months into the period, when the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (the Fed) elected to suspend a two-year regimen of regular short-term rate increases. In the aftermath of this decision, the yield difference between short-term and long-term rates shifted and rates on two- and three-year securities fell more than for longer-term securities. This benefited the portfolio because it emphasized two-year securities. We kept the fund’s duration relatively close to the duration of the benchmark. However, tactical duration trades were executed throughout the period to take advantage of interest rate movements. Duration is a measure of interest rate sensitivity.

The portfolio was further strengthened by exposure to non-Treasury sectors, notably mortgages, corporate bonds, collateralized mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, each of which outperformed Treasury securities over the 12-month period. It was advantageous to include these positions in the portfolio. However, the performance of the fund may have been enhanced had we not reduced its exposure to lower-rated Baa corporate bonds. We increased portfolio holdings of AAA and agency-rated securitized products with short maturities. This increased both the yield and quality of the portfolio. Because lower-quality securities outperformed higher quality securities during the reporting period, their yield advantage has narrowed to relatively low levels. As a result, we reduced the fund’s exposure to lower quality credits because we do not believe that the fund is being adequately compensated for the risk associated with lesser quality securities. And, we question whether the market’s appetite for risk can be sustained as the economic cycle matures.

Looking ahead

We believe that economic growth is likely to continue to decelerate, which may allow inflation to fall gradually and the Fed to relax its monetary policy, cutting short-term rates later in the year. However, this outlook is not without risk: If, for example, the housing market fails to stabilize, other sectors of the economy could weaken. As a result, we have opted to keep the portfolio’s maturity structure generally in line with

 

1

The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index tracks the performance of sovereign debt publicly issued in the US domestic market with maturities of 1-3 years and a minimum amount outstanding of $1 billion. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

2

Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report (continued) – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

 

its benchmark. We have shifted the portfolio’s positioning along the yield curve — a graphic depiction of Treasury yields, from short to long — giving it the potential to perform well should rates fall more at the short end than the long end of the yield curve. And, we have reduced the fund’s corporate bond exposure to increase the overall quality of the portfolio.

Portfolio structure
as of 03/31/07 (%)

Corporate fixed-income bonds & notes

   31.5

Collateralized mortgage obligations

   29.3

Mortgage-backed securities

   13.0

Government & agency obligations

   12.5

Asset-backed securities

   7.5

Commercial mortgage-backed securities

   5.6

Cash and equivalents, net other assets and liabilities

   0.6
  
Quality breakdown
as of 03/31/07 (%)

Treasury

   4.9

Agency

   26.1

AAA

   36.4

AA

   13.9

A

   11.6

Baa

   6.9

Ba

   0.2
  

SEC yields

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A

   4.53

Class B

   3.84

Class C

   4.27

Class Z

   4.82

 

Your fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Portfolio structure is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

Quality breakdown is calculated as a percentage of investments. Ratings shown in the quality breakdown represent the rating assigned to a particular bond by one of the following nationally recognized rating agencies: Standard and Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or Fitch Ratings Ltd. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The funds credit quality does not remove market risk.

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio’s earning power net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price per share at the end of the period.

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Summary

12-month return as of 03/31/2007

 

LOGO  

+5.12%

Class A shares

(without sales charges)

LOGO  

+5.02%

Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year U.S. Treasury Index

Management Style

Fixed-Income Maturity

LOGO

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund’s prospectus.

Summary

 

n  

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund’s Class A shares returned 5.12% without sales charge.

 

n  

The fund outperformed its benchmark and the average return of its peer group.

 

n  

Generally speaking, the fund’s investments in corporate and mortgage-related securities, along with its maturity structure, helped it outperform its benchmark and peer group average.

Portfolio Management

Leonard Aplet has co-managed the Columbia Short Term Bond Fund since October 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1987.

Richard Cutts has co-managed the fund since November 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1994.

Ronald Stahl has co-managed the fund since November 2006, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1998.

 


Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change and may not be representative of current holdings and characteristics. The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds. Performance for different classes of shares will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. For standardized performance, please refer to the Performance Information page.

Investing in fixed-income securities may involve certain risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic development and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Source for all statistical data — Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia High Income Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expenses ratio*  

Class A

   1.08 %

Class B

   1.83 %

Class C

   1.83 %

Class Z

   0.83 %

 

* The annual operating expense ratio is as stated in the fund’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report.

 

Growth of a $10,000 investment 02/14/00 – 03/31/07 ($)

LOGO

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia High Income Fund during the stated time period and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares. The Credit Suisse High Yield Index is a broad-based index that tracks the performance of high yield bonds. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The return for the index shown is from January 31, 2000.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment Inception – 03/31/07 ($)
Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   18,399      17,523

Class B

   17,468      17,468

Class C

   17,398      17,398

Class Z

   18,809      n/a
Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share class   A   B   C   Z
Inception   02/14/00   02/17/00   03/08/00   02/14/00
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without

1-year

  11.10   5.87   10.29   5.29   10.21   9.21   11.41

5-year

  10.93   9.85   10.09   9.82   10.11   10.11   11.19

Life

  8.93   8.19   8.15   8.15   8.15   8.15   9.27

 

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 4.75% for Class A shares, the maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund’s prospectus for details.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia High Income Fund

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

  n  

For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
  n  

For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other fund expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the fund’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the fund’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the fund with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing cost of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

10/01/06 – 03/31/07
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the end
of the period ($)
  Expenses paid during
the period ($)
  Fund’s annualized
expense ratio (%)
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,074.50   1,019.15   6.00   5.84   1.16

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,070.71   1,015.41   9.86   9.60   1.91

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,071.00   1,015.41   9.86   9.60   1.91

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,076.49   1,020.39   4.71   4.58   0.91

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the fund’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning shares of different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ ReportColumbia High Income Fund

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share
as of 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   9.11

Class B

   9.09

Class C

   9.05

Class Z

   9.19
  
Distributions declared per share
04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   0.74

Class B

   0.67

Class C

   0.67

Class Z

   0.76
  

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 3/31/07 (%)

Delta Airlines, Inc.

   1.1

Northwest Airlines, Inc.

   1.0

General Motors Acceptance Corp.

   1.8

Jean Coutu Group, Inc.

   0.6

MagnaChip Semiconductor SA/MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co.

   0.2

Conseco, Inc.

   0.2

HCA, Inc.

   0.4

 

Your fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The Fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund’s Class A shares returned 11.10% without sales charge, compared with 11.82% for its benchmark, the Credit Suisse High Yield Index.1 The fund outperformed the 10.07% average return of its peer group, the Lipper High Current Yield Funds Classification.2 A decision to overweight airlines relative to the benchmark was rewarded as the sector was one of the period’s top performers. However, the fund gave up some ground because it had less exposure than the benchmark to the cable/wireless video and automotive sectors, which also enjoyed strong returns. In addition, the fund had more exposure than the benchmark to real estate development and housing, which were two of the poorest-performing sectors for the period.

Airline holdings were top performers

Airlines were among the period’s top performing industries, even though they gave back some of their gains in the final months of the reporting period against a background of dampened industry consolidation expectations and higher jet fuel prices. The fund’s top performers included both Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Northwest Airlines, Inc., which announced their first annual operating profits since 2000 and indicated that they were on target to exit bankruptcy.

General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC) bonds rose as shares of parent company General Motors Corp. (GM) picked up prior to them selling their 51% stake in GMAC. After the sale, GMAC’s credit rating was upgraded four to six notches above GM, which gave the company easier and cheaper access to the credit markets. The fund continues to own the GMAC bonds because we believe that there is additional opportunity for the company.

The Jean Coutu Group, Inc. was another positive contributor to the fund. The Canadian company, which is the fourth largest drugstore chain in North America, announced the sale of its US subsidiary, and plans to tender the outstanding notes. These steps were favorably regarded by shareholders and the fund’s position in the Jean Coutu Group, Inc. bonds rose in value.

Disappointments cut across sector lines

The fund’s disappointments included semiconductor, financial, health care and consumer products holdings. MagnaChip Semiconductor SA/MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co. continued to suffer from weak earnings reports. Bonds of Conseco, Inc., a life and health insurance company, were also down as the company reported a loss and cut its earnings forecast. HCA, Inc. underperformed on news that a buyout offer was accepted from a private equity group. Existing bonds were subordinated to new issues that helped finance the buyout. We have since lowered the fund’s position in these bonds. Declining battery sales and rising raw material costs hurt Spectrum Brands, Inc., a diversified consumer products company and provider of Rayovac batteries, and its bonds also lost ground during the period.

 

1

The Credit Suisse High Yield Index is abroad-based index that tracks the performance of high yield bonds. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

2

Lipper Inc., a widely respected data provider in the industry, calculates an average total return (assuming reinvestment of distributions) for mutual funds with investment objectives similar to those of the fund. Lipper makes no adjustment for the effect of sales loads.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report (continued) – Columbia High Income Fund

 

Looking ahead

Although the yield differential between US Treasuries and high-yield bonds has widened slightly over the past year, we continue to believe that the high-yield market reflects fair value. On average, investors do not appear to be receiving sufficient additional yield to compensate for the additional risk of moving down the quality spectrum. As a result, we plan to continue to preserve the fund’s conservative positioning in terms of credit quality.

 

Please refer to the notes to the financial statements of Columbia High Income Master Portfolio for information on a recent change in the legal form of organization to Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC.

Maturity breakdown
as of 03/31/07 (%)

0-1 year

   13.7

1-3 years

   7.8

3-5 years

   14.5

5-7 years

   27.3

7-10 years

   23.1

10-15 years

   3.7

15 years and over

   9.9

 

Portfolio structure
as of 03/31/07 (%)
 

Corporate fixed-income bonds & notes

   86.1  

Convertible bonds

   2.1  

Common stocks

   1.5  

Preferred stocks

   1.5  

Convertible preferred stocks

   0.7  

Warrants

   0.0 *

Cash and equivalents, net other assets and liabilities

   8.1  

 

SEC yields
as of 03/31/07 (%)

Class A

   5.66

Class B

   5.18

Class C

   5.18

Class Z

   6.19

 

Maturity breakdown and portfolio structure are calculated as a percentage of net assets.

The 30-day SEC yields reflect the portfolio’s earning power net of expenses, expressed as an annualized percentage of the public offering price per share at the end of the period.

* Represents less than 0.1%

The Fund is a feeder fund that invests substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio. Holdings information referenced in this section is that of the master portfolio.

 

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia High Income Fund

 

Summary

 

n  

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the fund’s Class A shares returned 11.10% without sales charge.

 

n  

The fund’s emphasis on airline securities aided performance as the sector was one of the period’s strongest performers.

 

n  

The fund did not fully participate in the strong gains of the cable/wireless video and automotive sectors because it had less exposure than the index to both sectors.

Portfolio Management

The fund is managed by the High Yield Portfolio Management Team of MacKay Shields LLC, investment sub-advisor to the fund. J. Matthew Philo is the lead portfolio manager responsible for making the day-to-day investment decisions for the fund, and has been a portfolio manager for the fund since its inception.

 


Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change and may not be representative of current holdings and characteristics. The outlook for this fund may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds. Performance for different classes of shares will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. For standardized performance, please refer to the Performance Information page.

Source for all security-specific commentary — MacKay Shields LLC.

Source for all statistical data — Columbia Management Advisors, LLC.

Investing in high yield securities (commonly known as “junk” bonds) offers the potential for high current income and attractive total return but involves certain risks. Changes in economic conditions or other circumstances may adversely affect a junk bond issuer’s ability to make principal and interest payments. Rising interest rates tend to lower the value of all bonds.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Summary

12-month return as of 03/31/07

 

LOGO  

+11.10%

Class A Shares

(without sales charge)

LOGO  

+11.82%

Credit Suisse High Yield Index

Management Style

Fixed-Income Maturity

LOGO

Management style is determined by Columbia Management and is based on the investment strategy and process as outlined in the fund’s prospectus.

 

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Financial Statements – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

March 31, 2007

 

   A guide to understanding your fund’s financial statements
    
Investment Portfolio    The investment portfolio details all of the fund’s holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.
    
Statement of Assets and Liabilities    This statement details the fund’s assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund’s liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund’s investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.
    
Statement of Operations    This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund’s net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.
    
Statement of Changes in Net Assets    This statement demonstrates how the fund’s net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.
    
Financial Highlights    The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund’s net asset value per share was affected by the fund’s operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).
    
Notes to Financial Statements    These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 37.4%

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

3.500% 10/01/18

  3,873,569    3,592,934

5.000% 10/01/35

  165,286,465    159,902,258

5.000% 11/01/35

  22,015,348    21,298,198

5.500% 12/01/17

  247,740    248,866

5.500% 12/01/18

  1,668,824    1,676,003

5.500% 07/01/19

  1,239,805    1,243,885

6.000% 05/01/17

  108,598    110,528

6.000% 07/01/17

  2,331,662    2,373,093

8.000% 11/01/09

  12,040    12,332

8.000% 04/01/10

  9,853    10,117

8.500% 11/01/26

  197,622    212,284

TBA:

    

4.500% 04/01/22 (a)

  48,000,000    46,454,976

5.500% 04/01/37 (a)

  70,360,000    69,612,425

6.000% 04/01/22 (a)

  18,629,000    18,931,721

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

5.000% 09/01/35

  8,456,035    8,178,059

5.990% 06/01/32 (b)

  33,168    33,709

6.080% 07/01/32 (b)

  286,787    289,495

6.500% 08/01/36

  29,655,117    30,251,943

6.500% 10/01/36

  23,271,113    23,739,457

6.500% 11/01/36

  18,581,781    18,955,750

6.500% 01/01/37

  13,914,569    14,194,607

7.000% 10/01/11

  185,524    191,324

7.199% 08/01/36 (b)

  50,260    50,363

8.000% 12/01/09

  103,580    103,392

10.000% 09/01/18

  77,610    85,632

TBA:

    

5.500% 04/01/22 (a)

  102,608,000    102,800,390

5.500% 04/01/37 (a)

  127,559,000    126,203,686

6.000% 04/01/37 (a)

  56,231,000    56,635,188

Government National Mortgage Association

    

7.000% 01/15/30

  1,120,595    1,172,306

7.500% 12/15/23

  1,100,397    1,147,940

7.500% 07/20/28

  410,753    427,479

8.000% 11/15/07

  1,978    1,989

8.000% 05/15/17

  13,657    14,419

8.500% 02/15/25

  121,797    131,493

9.500% 09/15/09

  1,325    1,374

13.000% 01/15/11

  3,990    4,437

13.000% 02/15/11

  1,982    2,205
        

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $711,976,637)

   710,296,257
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 33.3%

    
Basic Materials – 1.0%

Chemicals – 0.3%

    

BCP Crystal US Holdings Corp.

  

9.625% 06/15/14

    240,000    272,621

Chemtura Corp.

  

6.875% 06/01/16

    270,000    261,225

Dow Chemical Co.

  

6.000% 10/01/12

    1,340,000    1,381,610

EquiStar Chemicals LP

  

10.625% 05/01/11

    210,000    221,550

Huntsman International LLC

    

6.875% 11/15/13 (c)

    155,000    213,268

7.875% 11/15/14 (c)

    220,000    227,425

Ineos Group Holdings PLC

  

7.875% 02/15/16 (c)

  EUR 125,000    156,127

8.500% 02/15/16 (c)

  USD 85,000    81,388

Innophos Investments Holdings, Inc.

    

PIK,

    

13.374% 02/15/15 (b)

    122,448    126,004

Lyondell Chemical Co.

  

8.000% 09/15/14

    195,000    204,263

8.250% 09/15/16

    265,000    283,550

MacDermid, Inc.

    

9.500% 04/15/17 (a)(c)

    160,000    164,000

Mosaic Co.

    

7.625% 12/01/16 (c)

    335,000    353,425

NOVA Chemicals Corp.

    

6.500% 01/15/12

    235,000    223,837

Praxair, Inc.

    

4.750% 07/15/07

    1,989,000    1,986,422

Rhodia SA

    

8.875% 06/01/11

    205,000    213,713
          

Chemicals Total

     6,370,428

Forest Products & Paper – 0.5%

  

Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc.

    

8.375% 04/01/15

    310,000    291,400

Boise Cascade LLC

    

7.125% 10/15/14

    175,000    173,250

Domtar, Inc.

    

7.125% 08/15/15

    260,000    258,700

Georgia-Pacific Corp.

    

8.000% 01/15/24

    385,000    386,925

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

NewPage Corp.

    

10.000% 05/01/12

  145,000    158,594

12.000% 05/01/13

  70,000    75,950

Norske Skog

    

8.625% 06/15/11

  245,000    248,675

Weyerhaeuser Co.

    

7.375% 03/15/32

  6,730,000    7,050,193
        

Forest Products & Paper Total

     8,643,687

Iron/Steel – 0.0%

    

UCAR Finance, Inc.

    

10.250% 02/15/12

  193,000    202,650
        

Iron/Steel Total

     202,650

Metals & Mining – 0.2%

    

FMG Finance Ltd.

    

10.625% 09/01/16 (c)

  440,000    506,000

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

    

8.375% 04/01/17

  580,000    627,125

Vale Overseas Ltd.

    

6.250% 01/23/17

  2,520,000    2,567,774

6.875% 11/21/36

  575,000    593,795
        

Metals & Mining Total

     4,294,694
        

Basic Materials Total

     19,511,459
    
Communications – 4.9%         

Media – 2.4%

    

Advanstar Communications, Inc.

    

12.000% 02/15/11

  360,000    375,300

Atlantic Broadband Finance LLC

    

9.375% 01/15/14

  250,000    255,625

Cablevision Systems Corp.

    

8.000% 04/15/12

  235,000    238,525

Charter Communications Holdings I LLC

    

9.920% 04/01/14

  565,000    502,850

11.000% 10/01/15

  220,000    228,250

Clear Channel Communications, Inc.

    

4.900% 05/15/15

  175,000    147,133

5.500% 12/15/16

  275,000    231,989

7.650% 09/15/10

  3,465,000    3,658,773

CMP Susquehanna Corp.

    

9.875% 05/15/14 (c)

  340,000    348,500

Comcast Corp.

    

5.900% 03/15/16

  5,335,000    5,427,461

6.450% 03/15/37

  1,000,000    1,001,140

CSC Holdings, Inc.

    

7.625% 04/01/11

  460,000    471,500
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Dex Media, Inc.

    

(d) 11/15/13
(9.000% 11/15/08)

  600,000    558,750

DirecTV Holdings LLC

    

6.375% 06/15/15

  320,000    304,000

EchoStar DBS Corp.

    

6.625% 10/01/14

  445,000    447,781

Insight Midwest LP

    

9.750% 10/01/09

  182,000    184,957

Lamar Media Corp.

    

6.625% 08/15/15

  310,000    302,250

PriMedia, Inc.

    

8.000% 05/15/13

  350,000    362,250

Quebecor Media, Inc.

    

7.750% 03/15/16

  290,000    297,975

R.H. Donnelley Corp.

    

8.875% 01/15/16

  410,000    435,625

Reader’s Digest Association, Inc.

    

9.000% 02/15/17 (c)

  270,000    259,875

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

    

8.000% 03/15/12

  165,000    170,775

TCI Communications, Inc.

    

9.875% 06/15/22

  2,159,000    2,834,819

Telenet Group Holding NV

    

(d) 06/15/14 (c)
(11.500% 12/15/08)

  278,000    260,625

Time Warner, Inc.

    

5.875% 11/15/16

  6,660,000    6,715,451

6.500% 11/15/36

  5,400,000    5,384,713

9.125% 01/15/13 (e)

  2,472,000    2,896,905

Umbrella Acquisition, Inc.

    

PIK,

    

9.750% 03/15/15 (c)

  475,000    473,219

Viacom, Inc.

    

5.750% 04/30/11

  5,180,000    5,251,090

6.875% 04/30/36

  6,090,000    6,138,623
        

Media Total

     46,166,729

Telecommunication Services – 2.5%

  

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.

    

7.000% 02/15/15

  275,000    272,937

Citizens Communications Co.

    

7.875% 01/15/27 (c)

  245,000    250,512

Cricket Communications, Inc.

    

9.375% 11/01/14 (c)

  470,000    498,200

Digicel Group Ltd.

    

PIK,

    

9.125% 01/15/15 (c)(e)

  470,000    445,467

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc.

    

8.375% 11/01/11

    540,000    573,075

9.875% 11/01/12

    255,000    277,950

Embarq Corp.

    

7.082% 06/01/16

    150,000    152,932

Horizon PCS, Inc.

    

11.375% 07/15/12

    210,000    232,575

Inmarsat Finance II PLC

    

(d) 11/15/12
(10.375% 11/15/08)

    315,000    297,675

Intelsat Bermuda, Ltd.

    

11.250% 06/15/16 (c)

    375,000    425,625

Intelsat Intermediate Holdings Co., Ltd.

    

(d) 02/01/15
(9.250% 02/01/10)

    230,000    190,900

Lucent Technologies, Inc.

    

6.450% 03/15/29

    385,000    347,462

MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.

    

9.250% 11/01/14 (c)

    440,000    465,300

Nextel Communications, Inc.

    

6.875% 10/31/13

    995,000    1,019,339

Nordic Telephone Co. Holdings ApS

    

8.250% 05/01/16 (c)

  EUR 245,000    356,739

Orascom Telecom Finance SCA

    

7.875% 02/08/14 (c)(e)

  USD 170,000    167,450

PanAmSat Corp.

    

9.000% 08/15/14

    185,000    200,263

Qwest Communications International, Inc.

    

7.500% 02/15/14

    225,000    231,750

Qwest Corp.

    

7.500% 10/01/14

    110,000    116,050

7.500% 06/15/23

    505,000    513,206

8.875% 03/15/12

    320,000    353,600

Rogers Wireless, Inc.

    

8.000% 12/15/12

    140,000    148,400

9.750% 06/01/16

    315,000    396,900

Rural Cellular Corp.

    

9.750% 01/15/10

    60,000    61,800

11.110% 11/01/12 (b)

    345,000    358,800

Sprint Capital Corp.

    

6.125% 11/15/08 (e)

    1,009,000    1,021,830

6.875% 11/15/28

    950,000    946,093

8.750% 03/15/32

    3,732,000    4,401,965

Syniverse Technologies, Inc.

    

7.750% 08/15/13

    200,000    196,500
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Telecom Italia Capital SA

    

5.250% 11/15/13

  9,020,000    8,745,269

7.200% 07/18/36

  6,965,000    7,251,359

TELUS Corp.

  

7.500% 06/01/07

  7,873,000    7,897,934

Time Warner Telecom Holdings, Inc.

    

9.250% 02/15/14

  290,000    310,300

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    

6.250% 04/01/37

  2,810,000    2,783,305

Virgin Media Finance PLC

    

8.750% 04/15/14

  220,000    228,800

Vodafone Group PLC

    

5.750% 03/15/16

  4,495,000    4,516,666

West Corp.

    

11.000% 10/15/16 (c)

  390,000    411,450

Wind Acquisition Financial SA

    

PIK,

    

12.610% 12/21/11 (a)(f)

  435,000    440,378

Windstream Corp.

    

8.625% 08/01/16

  365,000    399,219
        

Telecommunication Services Total

   47,905,975
        

Communications Total

     94,072,704
    
Consumer Cyclical – 3.2%         

Airlines – 0.3%

    

Continental Airlines, Inc.

    

7.461% 04/01/15

  2,825,312    2,948,920

Southwest Airlines Co.

    

5.750% 12/15/16

  3,675,000    3,613,098
        

Airlines Total

   6,562,018

Apparel – 0.1%

  

Broder Brothers Co.

    

11.250% 10/15/10

  215,000    219,300

Hanesbrands, Inc.

    

8.735% 12/15/14 (b)(c)

  165,000    168,094

Levi Strauss & Co.

    

9.750% 01/15/15

  425,000    466,437

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp.

    

7.250% 02/15/11

  85,000    86,913

8.125% 05/01/13

  175,000    183,750
        

Apparel Total

     1,124,494
Auto Manufacturers – 0.4%     

DaimlerChrysler NA Holding Corp.

    

4.050% 06/04/08

  6,697,000    6,596,491

8.500% 01/18/31 (e)

  500,000    624,448

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Ford Motor Co.

    

7.450% 07/16/31

  360,000    278,550

General Motors Corp.

    

8.375% 07/15/33

  500,000    448,750
        

Auto Manufacturers Total

   7,948,239

Auto Parts & Equipment – 0.1%

    

ArvinMeritor, Inc.

    

8.125% 09/15/15

  215,000    213,388

Commercial Vehicle Group

    

8.000% 07/01/13

  265,000    267,650

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

    

8.625% 12/01/11 (c)

  125,000    134,375

9.000% 07/01/15

  280,000    307,300

HLI Operating Co., Inc.

    

10.500% 06/15/10

  255,000    269,981

TRW Automotive, Inc.

    

7.000% 03/15/14 (c)(e)

  340,000    333,200
        

Auto Parts & Equipment Total

     1,525,894

Distribution/Wholesale – 0.0%

    

Buhrmann US, Inc.

    

7.875% 03/01/15

  300,000    300,000
        

Distribution/Wholesale Total

     300,000

Entertainment – 0.1%

    

Global Cash Access LLC

    

8.750% 03/15/12

  255,000    267,112

Six Flags, Inc.

    

9.625% 06/01/14

  280,000    263,200

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.

    

7.000% 03/01/14 (c)

  270,000    265,950

WMG Acquisition Corp.

    

7.375% 04/15/14

  255,000    242,888

WMG Holdings Corp.

    

(d) 12/15/14
(9.500% 12/15/09)

  280,000    214,200
        

Entertainment Total

     1,253,350

Home Builders – 0.4%

    

D.R. Horton, Inc.

    

5.625% 09/15/14

  3,140,000    2,984,444

5.625% 01/15/16

  325,000    300,630

6.500% 04/15/16

  3,260,000    3,188,270

K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

    

6.375% 12/15/14

  355,000    310,625

KB Home

    

5.875% 01/15/15

  235,000    207,388
        

Home Builders Total

     6,991,357
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Home Furnishings – 0.0%

    

Sealy Mattress Co.

    

8.250% 06/15/14

  220,000    231,550
        

Home Furnishings Total

     231,550

Housewares – 0.0%

    

Vitro SA de CV

    

9.125% 02/01/17 (c)

  155,000    158,875
        

Housewares Total

     158,875

Leisure Time – 0.0%

    

K2, Inc.

    

7.375% 07/01/14

  190,000    188,575

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

    

7.000% 06/15/13

  400,000    413,326

Town Sports International, Inc.

    

(d) 02/01/14
(11.000% 02/01/09)

  309,000    276,555
        

Leisure Time Total

     878,456

Lodging – 0.3%

    

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

    

7.875% 03/15/10

  225,000    235,125

Chukchansi Economic Development Authority

    

8.877% 11/15/12 (b)(c)

  345,000    353,625

Galaxy Entertainment Finance Co., Ltd.

    

9.875% 12/15/12 (c)

  450,000    491,625

Greektown Holdings LLC

    

10.750% 12/01/13 (c)

  370,000    395,900

Harrah’s Operating Co., Inc.

    

5.625% 06/01/15

  1,870,000    1,612,875

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.

    

9.750% 06/15/14

  280,000    286,300

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

    

6.375% 02/15/15

  390,000    372,450

MGM Mirage

    

7.625% 01/15/17

  555,000    561,937

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

    

6.875% 02/15/15

  35,000    34,913

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.

    

8.250% 03/15/12

  440,000    453,200

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.

    

7.848% 03/15/14 (c)

  245,000    249,900

Station Casinos, Inc.

    

6.625% 03/15/18

  645,000    574,050

Wynn Las Vegas LLC

    

6.625% 12/01/14

  435,000    430,650
        

Lodging Total

     6,052,550

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Retail – 1.5%

    

AmeriGas Partners LP

    

7.125% 05/20/16

  225,000    225,563

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

    

8.000% 03/15/14

  415,000    424,337

AutoNation, Inc.

    

7.000% 04/15/14

  130,000    131,300

7.356% 04/15/13 (b)

  90,000    90,900

Buffets, Inc.

    

12.500% 11/01/14

  220,000    228,800

CVS Corp.

    

5.298% 01/11/27 (c)

  2,380,849    2,271,544

CVS Lease Pass Through

    

6.036% 12/10/28 (c)

  3,870,220    3,914,380

Dave & Buster’s, Inc.

    

11.250% 03/15/14

  145,000    147,900

Federated Department Stores, Inc.

    

6.900% 04/01/29

  1,326,000    1,339,493

Federated Retail Holdings, Inc.

    

5.350% 03/15/12

  580,000    578,482

5.900% 12/01/16

  2,600,000    2,590,302

JC Penney Corp., Inc.

    

7.400% 04/01/37

  3,440,000    3,716,624

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc.

    

7.500% 12/15/14

  230,000    226,550

Limited Brands, Inc.

    

6.950% 03/01/33

  2,920,000    2,912,782

Michaels Stores, Inc.

    

11.375% 11/01/16 (c)

  215,000    231,662

Rite Aid Corp.

    

7.500% 01/15/15

  380,000    379,050

United Auto Group, Inc.

    

7.750% 12/15/16 (c)

  275,000    277,750

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

    

4.125% 02/15/11

  7,135,000    6,913,294

5.250% 09/01/35

  1,685,000    1,530,558
        

Retail Total

     28,131,271

Textiles – 0.0%

    

INVISTA

    

9.250% 05/01/12 (c)

  205,000    218,325
        

Textiles Total

     218,325
        

Consumer Cyclical Total

     61,376,379
    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 1.9%         

Agriculture – 0.0%

    

Alliance One International, Inc.

    

8.500% 05/15/12 (c)

  215,000    216,739
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Reynolds American, Inc.

    

7.625% 06/01/16

  255,000    271,277
        

Agriculture Total

     488,016

Beverages – 0.2%

    

Constellation Brands, Inc.

    

8.125% 01/15/12

  185,000    191,475

Cott Beverages, Inc.

    

8.000% 12/15/11

  195,000    198,900

SABMiller PLC

    

6.200% 07/01/11 (c)

  3,720,000    3,841,052
        

Beverages Total

     4,231,427

Biotechnology – 0.0%

    

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

    

7.500% 08/15/13

  300,000    309,000
        

Biotechnology Total

     309,000

Commercial Services – 0.2%

    

ACE Cash Express, Inc.

    

10.250% 10/01/14 (c)

  190,000    195,700

Ashtead Capital, Inc.

    

9.000% 08/15/16 (c)

  15,000    15,975

Ashtead Holdings PLC

    

8.625% 08/01/15 (c)

  335,000    350,075

Corrections Corp. of America

    

6.250% 03/15/13

  240,000    240,000

GEO Group, Inc.

    

8.250% 07/15/13

  355,000    370,087

Hertz Corp.

    

8.875% 01/01/14

  125,000    134,688

Iron Mountain, Inc.

    

7.750% 01/15/15

  280,000    285,600

Quebecor World Capital Corp.

    

8.750% 03/15/16 (c)

  325,000    329,062

Quebecor World, Inc.

    

9.750% 01/15/15 (c)

  185,000    194,250

Rental Services Corp.

    

9.500% 12/01/14 (c)

  320,000    340,800

Service Corp. International

    

6.750% 04/01/16

  160,000    159,200

7.375% 10/01/14

  35,000    36,400

United Rentals North America, Inc.

    

6.500% 02/15/12

  135,000    134,663

7.750% 11/15/13

  275,000    282,562
        

Commercial Services Total

     3,069,062

Cosmetics/Personal Care – 0.0%

    

DEL Laboratories, Inc.

    

8.000% 02/01/12

  295,000    275,087

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

    

7.750% 01/15/14

  300,000    306,000
        

Cosmetics/Personal Care Total

     581,087

Food – 0.4%

    

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

    

7.000% 10/01/28

  1,560,000    1,660,899

Dean Foods Co.

    

7.000% 06/01/16

  225,000    225,844

Dole Food Co., Inc.

    

8.625% 05/01/09

  228,000    227,430

Fred Meyer, Inc.

    

7.450% 03/01/08

  1,630,000    1,661,020

Kroger Co.

    

7.500% 04/01/31 (e)

  1,565,000    1,705,481

8.000% 09/15/29

  970,000    1,088,449

Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp.

    

8.250% 12/01/13

  485,000    527,462

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.

    

(d) 11/01/12
(10.500% 11/01/08)

  355,000    323,050
        

Food Total

     7,419,635

Healthcare Products – 0.0%

    

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.

    

7.500% 05/01/17 (c)

  125,000    125,937
        

Healthcare Products Total

     125,937

Healthcare Services – 0.2%

    

Aetna, Inc.

    

6.000% 06/15/16

  635,000    658,121

DaVita, Inc.

    

7.250% 03/15/15

  440,000    444,950

HCA, Inc.

    

9.250% 11/15/16 (c)

  295,000    318,231

PIK,

    

9.625% 11/15/16 (c)

  460,000    496,800

MedQuest, Inc.

    

11.875% 08/15/12

  190,000    172,900

Select Medical Corp.

    

7.625% 02/01/15

  170,000    153,000

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

    

9.875% 07/01/14

  395,000    398,950

US Oncology Holdings, Inc.

    

10.580% 03/15/15 (b)

  130,000    132,600

PIK,

    

9.797% 03/15/12 (c)

  440,000    444,400
        

Healthcare Services Total

     3,219,952
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Household Products/Wares – 0.3%

  

American Greetings Corp.

    

7.375% 06/01/16

  260,000    268,125

Amscan Holdings, Inc.

    

8.750% 05/01/14

  395,000    388,087

Fortune Brands, Inc.

    

5.125% 01/15/11

  1,565,000    1,551,067

5.375% 01/15/16

  3,190,000    3,065,641

Jarden Corp.

    

7.500% 05/01/17

  325,000    328,250

Jostens IH Corp.

    

7.625% 10/01/12

  265,000    269,638
        

Household Products/Wares Total

     5,870,808

Pharmaceuticals – 0.6%

    

Elan Finance PLC

    

8.875% 12/01/13 (c)

  385,000    391,256

Merck & Co., Inc.

    

5.750% 11/15/36

  2,000,000    1,940,188

Mylan Laboratories, Inc.

    

6.375% 08/15/15

  485,000    478,937

NBTY, Inc.

    

7.125% 10/01/15

  270,000    271,688

Omnicare, Inc.

    

6.750% 12/15/13

  150,000    150,563

Warner Chilcott Corp.

    

8.750% 02/01/15

  316,000    329,430

Wyeth

    

5.500% 02/01/14

  4,475,000    4,502,257

5.500% 02/15/16

  2,150,000    2,154,326
        

Pharmaceuticals Total

     10,218,645
        

Consumer Non-cyclical Total

     35,533,569
    
Diversified – 0.4%         

Holding Companies-Diversified – 0.4%

  

Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd.

    

6.250% 01/24/14 (c)

  6,000,000    6,262,380

7.450% 11/24/33 (c)

  1,000,000    1,151,600
        

Holding Companies-Diversified Total

     7,413,980
        

Diversified Total

     7,413,980
    
Energy – 3.2%         

Coal – 0.0%

    

Arch Western Finance LLC

    

6.750% 07/01/13

  295,000    290,206

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Massey Energy Co.

    

6.875% 12/15/13

  290,000    275,138

Peabody Energy Corp.

    

7.375% 11/01/16

  140,000    147,350
        

Coal Total

     712,694

Oil & Gas – 2.2%

    

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

    

6.450% 09/15/36 (e)

  4,425,000    4,378,745

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

    

5.700% 05/15/17

  3,350,000    3,334,513

6.250% 03/15/38

  3,350,000    3,277,650

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    

7.500% 06/15/14

  470,000    492,325

Compton Petroleum Corp.

    

7.625% 12/01/13

  265,000    259,037

El Paso Production Holding Co.

    

7.750% 06/01/13

  455,000    475,475

Forest Oil Corp.

    

8.000% 12/15/11

  225,000    234,563

Gazprom International SA

    

7.201% 02/01/20 (c)

  3,075,858    3,225,806

7.201% 02/01/20 (c)

  224,132    235,059

Hess Corp.

    

7.125% 03/15/33

  410,000    443,531

7.300% 08/15/31

  5,280,000    5,820,086

Magnum Hunter Resources, Inc.

    

9.600% 03/15/12

  235,000    246,163

Marathon Oil Corp.

    

6.000% 07/01/12

  2,415,000    2,497,948

Newfield Exploration Co.

    

6.625% 09/01/14

  165,000    165,000

6.625% 04/15/16

  50,000    50,000

Nexen, Inc.

    

5.875% 03/10/35

  2,745,000    2,574,999

7.875% 03/15/32

  1,040,000    1,231,160

OPTI Canada, Inc.

    

8.250% 12/15/14 (c)

  245,000    254,800

Petrobras International Finance Co.

    

8.375% 12/10/18

  2,180,000    2,616,000

PetroHawk Energy Corp.

    

9.125% 07/15/13

  300,000    319,500

Pogo Producing Co.

    

6.625% 03/15/15

  215,000    209,625

Pride International, Inc.

    

7.375% 07/15/14

  185,000    189,625

Qatar Petroleum

    

5.579% 05/30/11 (c)

  2,485,000    2,497,850
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Quicksilver Resources, Inc.

    

7.125% 04/01/16

  245,000    241,325

Tesoro Corp.

    

6.625% 11/01/15

  265,000    268,312

Valero Energy Corp.

    

6.875% 04/15/12

  4,235,000    4,509,835

7.500% 04/15/32

  2,155,000    2,448,787
        

Oil & Gas Total

     42,497,719

Oil & Gas Services – 0.0%

    

Seitel, Inc.

    

9.750% 02/15/14 (c)

  165,000    167,063
        

Oil & Gas Services Total

     167,063

Pipelines – 1.0%

    

Atlas Pipeline Partners LP

    

8.125% 12/15/15

  185,000    190,550

Colorado Interstate Gas Co.

    

6.800% 11/15/15

  100,000    106,348

Duke Capital LLC

    

4.370% 03/01/09

  4,046,000    3,983,069

El Paso Performance-Linked Trust

    

7.750% 07/15/11 (c)

  570,000    606,337

Energy Transfer Partners LP

    

6.125% 02/15/17

  2,510,000    2,564,736

MarkWest Energy Partners LP

    

8.500% 07/15/16

  350,000    364,875

Plains All American Pipeline LP

    

6.650% 01/15/37 (c)

  5,115,000    5,199,960

TEPPCO Partners LP

    

7.625% 02/15/12

  3,991,000    4,305,942

Williams Companies, Inc.

    

6.375% 10/01/10 (c)

  695,000    704,556

8.125% 03/15/12

  300,000    326,250
        

Pipelines Total

     18,352,623
        

Energy Total

     61,730,099
    
Financials – 14.1%         

Banks – 4.2%

    

Chinatrust Commercial Bank

    

5.625% 12/29/49 (b)(c)

  1,220,000    1,191,351

First Union National Bank

    

5.800% 12/01/08

  7,489,000    7,577,954

HSBC Bank USA

    

3.875% 09/15/09

  6,645,000    6,450,129

Lloyds TSB Group PLC

    

6.267% 12/31/49 (b)(c)

  4,670,000    4,589,513

M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank

    

5.300% 09/08/11

  5,535,000    5,569,937

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Marshall & Ilsley Corp.

    

4.375% 08/01/09

    1,330,000    1,313,213

PNC Funding Corp.

    

5.125% 12/14/10

    5,941,000    5,950,529

5.625% 02/01/17

    1,880,000    1,893,491

Union Planters Corp.

    

4.375% 12/01/10

    3,820,000    3,737,923

USB Capital IX

    

6.189% 04/15/42 (b)

    8,650,000    8,869,243

Wachovia Capital Trust III

    

5.800% 03/15/42 (b)

    8,020,000    8,115,646

Wachovia Corp.

    

4.375% 06/01/10 (e)

    1,365,000    1,339,109

5.300% 10/15/11

    9,850,000    9,906,706

Wells Fargo & Co.

    

4.875% 01/12/11

    2,950,000    2,933,560

5.300% 08/26/11 (e)

    3,515,000    3,542,403

5.380% 03/10/08 (b)(e)

    1,400,000    1,400,640

5.455% 09/15/09 (b)

    5,000,000    5,008,605
          

Banks Total

     79,389,952

Diversified Financial Services – 6.7%

  

American Express Co.

    

6.800% 09/01/66 (b)

    3,290,000    3,503,662

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    

7.518% 06/01/66 (b)

    4,755,000    5,132,209

Buffalo Thunder Development Authority

    

9.375% 12/15/14 (c)

    165,000    168,300

Capital One Capital IV

    

6.745% 02/17/37 (e)

    6,630,000    6,351,997

CIT Group, Inc.

    

5.850% 09/15/16

    6,805,000    6,864,864

6.100% 03/15/67 (e)

    1,135,000    1,094,034

Citicorp Lease

    

8.040% 12/15/19 (c)

    6,000,000    7,058,490

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.

    

6.500% 02/15/08

    2,557,000    2,583,352

Citigroup, Inc.

    

4.625% 08/03/10

    10,500,000    10,384,038

5.100% 09/29/11

    3,415,000    3,413,583

E*Trade Financial Corp.

    

8.000% 06/15/11

    290,000    305,225

ERAP

    

3.750% 04/25/10

  EUR 1,420,000    1,878,602

Ford Motor Credit Co.

    

7.375% 10/28/09

  USD 1,755,000    1,751,774

7.375% 02/01/11

    1,805,000    1,775,277
     Par ($)    Value ($)

8.000% 12/15/16

    265,000    254,994

9.875% 08/10/11

    440,000    465,962

Fund American Companies,
Inc.

    

5.875% 05/15/13

    3,225,000    3,225,932

General Electric Capital
Corp.

    

6.750% 03/15/32 (e)

    6,000,000    6,798,192

General Motors Acceptance
Corp.

    

6.150% 04/05/07 (e)

    4,263,000    4,263,081

6.875% 09/15/11

    2,081,000    2,083,017

8.000% 11/01/31

    680,000    729,058

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

    

5.300% 02/14/12

    3,825,000    3,826,109

Idearc, Inc.

    

8.000% 11/15/16 (c)

    370,000    380,638

International Lease Finance
Corp.

    

4.875% 09/01/10

    6,000,000    5,954,832

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    

7.250% 06/01/07

    7,008,000    7,023,488

JPMorgan Chase Capital
XVIII

    

6.950% 08/17/36

    5,855,000    6,102,350

JPMorgan Chase Capital
XXII

    

6.450% 02/02/37

    2,380,000    2,332,588

LaBranche & Co., Inc.

    

11.000% 05/15/12

    240,000    261,600

Merrill Lynch & Co.

    

6.050% 05/16/16

    2,875,000    2,949,399

Morgan Stanley

    

5.750% 10/18/16

    10,325,000    10,384,947

NSG Holdings LLC

    

7.750% 12/15/25 (c)

    240,000    250,800

Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC

    

9.250% 04/01/15 (a)(c)

    270,000    265,275

10.625% 04/01/17 (a)(c)

    215,000    211,506

Prudential Funding LLC

    

6.600% 05/15/08 (c)

    6,773,000    6,847,158

Residential Capital Corp.

    

6.375% 06/30/10

    2,540,000    2,539,317

6.500% 04/17/13

    6,885,000    6,819,634

Sally Holdings LLC

    

10.500% 11/15/16 (c)

    140,000    143,850

Snoqualmie Entertainment Authority

    

9.125% 02/01/15 (c)

    55,000    56,719

9.150% 02/01/14 (b)(c)

    55,000    55,963

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Wimar Opco LLC

    

9.625% 12/15/14 (c)

  185,000    185,694

Windsor Financing LLC

    

5.881% 07/15/17 (c)

  1,638,113    1,643,175
        

Diversified Financial Services Total

     128,320,685

Insurance – 1.1%

    

Ambac Financial Group, Inc.

    

6.150% 02/15/37

  1,090,000    1,026,122

ING Groep NV

    

5.775% 12/29/49 (b)(e)

  2,855,000    2,840,368

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.

    

7.500% 08/15/36 (c)

  5,775,000    6,169,814

7.800% 03/15/37 (c)

  2,630,000    2,564,169

Metlife, Inc.

    

6.400% 12/15/36

  5,375,000    5,248,112

XL Capital Ltd.

    

6.500% 12/31/49

  2,520,000    2,444,178
        

Insurance Total

     20,292,763

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.5%

Archstone-Smith Trust

    

5.750% 03/15/16

  2,420,000    2,453,241

Camden Property Trust

    

5.375% 12/15/13

  5,483,000    5,459,308

Health Care Property Investors, Inc.

    

6.300% 09/15/16

  6,285,000    6,442,609

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

    

5.850% 03/15/17 (c)

  1,040,000    1,032,417

Hospitality Properties Trust

    

5.625% 03/15/17 (c)

  2,730,000    2,688,630

Host Marriott LP

    

6.750% 06/01/16

  535,000    539,012

iStar Financial, Inc.

    

5.800% 03/15/11

  5,500,000    5,569,569

Liberty Property LP

    

5.500% 12/15/16

  3,310,000    3,286,956

Rouse Co. LP

    

6.750% 05/01/13 (c)

  270,000    275,166
        

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total

   27,746,908

Savings & Loans – 0.6%

    

Washington Mutual Preferred Funding Delaware

    

6.534% 03/29/49 (b)(c)

  6,100,000    6,001,058
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Washington Mutual, Inc.

    

4.625% 04/01/14 (e)

  3,000,000    2,806,224

5.250% 09/15/17

  3,280,000    3,117,820
        

Savings & Loans Total

     11,925,102
        

Financials Total

     267,675,410
    
Industrials – 1.7%         

Aerospace & Defense – 0.2%

    

DRS Technologies, Inc.

    

6.875% 11/01/13

  300,000    303,000

L-3 Communications Corp.

    

6.375% 10/15/15

  260,000    257,725

Raytheon Co.

    

5.375% 04/01/13

  2,200,000    2,204,864

7.200% 08/15/27 (e)

  830,000    961,022

Sequa Corp.

    

9.000% 08/01/09

  185,000    195,175
        

Aerospace & Defense Total

     3,921,786

Building Materials – 0.0%

    

NTK Holdings, Inc.

    

(d) 03/01/14
(10.750% 09/01/09)

  460,000    333,500

Ply Gem Industries, Inc.

    

9.000% 02/15/12

  225,000    195,187
        

Building Materials Total

     528,687

Electrical Components & Equipment – 0.0%

Belden CDT, Inc.

    

7.000% 03/15/17 (c)

  305,000    311,107

General Cable Corp.

    

7.125% 04/01/17 (c)

  125,000    125,781

7.725% 04/01/15 (c)

  125,000    125,000
        

Electrical Components & Equipment Total

   561,888

Electronics – 0.0%

Flextronics International Ltd.

    

6.250% 11/15/14

  300,000    290,250

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC

    

9.500% 10/15/15 (c)(e)

  225,000    232,313
        

Electronics Total

     522,563

Engineering & Construction – 0.0%

Esco Corp.

    

8.625% 12/15/13 (c)

  160,000    169,600
        

Engineering & Construction Total

   169,600

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Environmental Control – 0.1%

Aleris International, Inc.

    

10.000% 12/15/16 (c)

  145,000    151,525

PIK,

    

9.000% 12/15/14 (c)

  220,000    232,100

Allied Waste North America, Inc.

    

7.125% 05/15/16

  220,000    223,850

7.875% 04/15/13

  350,000    363,125

Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc.

    

10.000% 04/01/17 (c)(e)

  235,000    242,931
        

Environmental Control Total

     1,213,531

Hand/Machine Tools – 0.0%

    

Baldor Electric Co.

    

8.625% 02/15/17

  180,000    190,350
        

Hand/Machine Tools Total

     190,350

Machinery-Construction & Mining – 0.1%

  

Caterpillar, Inc.

    

6.050% 08/15/36

  1,290,000    1,316,738

Terex Corp.

    

7.375% 01/15/14

  250,000    257,500
        

Machinery-Construction & Mining Total

     1,574,238

Machinery-Diversified – 0.1%

    

Columbus McKinnon Corp.

    

8.875% 11/01/13

  225,000    238,500

Douglas Dynamics LLC

    

7.750% 01/15/12 (c)

  215,000    199,950

Manitowoc Co., Inc.

    

7.125% 11/01/13

  250,000    255,000
        

Machinery-Diversified Total

     693,450

Metal Fabricate/Hardware – 0.0%

    

Mueller Group, Inc.

    

10.000% 05/01/12

  162,000    174,960

Mueller Holdings, Inc.

    

(d) 04/15/14
(14.750% 04/15/09)

  175,000    159,250

TriMas Corp.

    

9.875% 06/15/12

  5,000    4,994
        

Metal Fabricate/Hardware Total

     339,204

Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.4%

  

American Railcar Industries, Inc.

    

7.500% 03/01/14 (c)

  185,000    190,088

Bombardier, Inc.

    

6.300% 05/01/14 (c)

  450,000    427,500

Covalence Specialty Materials Corp.

    

10.250% 03/01/16 (c)

  320,000    320,000
     Par ($)    Value ($)

General Electric Co.

    

5.000% 02/01/13

  5,783,000    5,739,200

J.B. Poindexter & Co.

    

8.750% 03/15/14

  275,000    256,437

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

    

(d) 11/15/14
(9.875% 11/15/09)

  270,000    227,137

Nutro Products, Inc.

    

10.750% 04/15/14 (c)

  250,000    270,000

Trinity Industries, Inc.

    

6.500% 03/15/14

  405,000    400,950
        

Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total

     7,831,312

Packaging & Containers – 0.1%

    

Crown Americas LLC & Crown Americas Capital Corp.

    

7.750% 11/15/15

  405,000    421,200

Jefferson Smurfit Corp.

    

8.250% 10/01/12

  325,000    325,000

MDP Acquisitions PLC

    

9.625% 10/01/12

  70,000    74,375

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.

    

6.750% 12/01/14

  80,000    79,200

8.250% 05/15/13

  400,000    417,000

Owens-Illinois, Inc.

    

7.500% 05/15/10

  335,000    340,025

Solo Cup Co.

    

8.500% 02/15/14

  170,000    144,712
        

Packaging & Containers Total

     1,801,512

Transportation – 0.7%

    

BNSF Funding Trust I

    

6.613% 12/15/55

  3,000,000    2,788,671

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.

    

6.750% 07/15/11

  4,184,000    4,406,647

CHC Helicopter Corp.

    

7.375% 05/01/14

  315,000    306,338

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc.

    

9.500% 12/15/14 (c)

  280,000    291,550

PHI, Inc.

    

7.125% 04/15/13

  205,000    195,775

QDI LLC

    

9.000% 11/15/10

  290,000    278,400

Ship Finance International Ltd.

    

8.500% 12/15/13

  360,000    369,000

Stena AB

    

7.000% 12/01/16

  500,000    495,000

TFM SA de CV

    

9.375% 05/01/12

  320,000    344,000

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

27

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Union Pacific Corp.

    

6.650% 01/15/11

  3,635,000    3,800,236
        

Transportation Total

     13,275,617
        

Industrials Total

     32,623,738
    
Technology – 0.1%         

Computers – 0.0%

    

Sungard Data Systems, Inc.

    

9.125% 08/15/13

  180,000    193,050
        

Computers Total

     193,050

Semiconductors – 0.1%

    

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

    

7.750% 11/01/12

  160,000    161,800

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.

    

10.125% 12/15/16 (c)(e)

  525,000    526,312

PIK,

    

9.125% 12/15/14 (c)

  400,000    397,000
        

Semiconductors Total

     1,085,112

Software – 0.0%

    

Open Solutions, Inc.

    

9.750% 02/01/15 (c)

  305,000    314,150
        

Software Total

     314,150
        

Technology Total

     1,592,312
    
Utilities – 2.8%         
Electric – 2.7%     

AEP Texas Central Co.

    

6.650% 02/15/33

  5,830,000    6,172,349

AES Corp.

    

7.750% 03/01/14

  375,000    393,750

Appalachian Power Co.

    

3.600% 05/15/08 (e)

  1,804,000    1,769,879

Calpine Generating Co. LLC

    

13.216% 04/01/11 (g)

  180,000    190,800

CMS Energy Corp.

    

6.875% 12/15/15

  260,000    271,050

8.500% 04/15/11

  155,000    168,563

Commonwealth Edison Co.

    

4.700% 04/15/15

  1,125,000    1,029,490

5.900% 03/15/36

  815,000    756,431

6.950% 07/15/18

  1,630,000    1,617,219

Duke Energy Corp.

    

5.300% 10/01/15

  6,000,000    5,987,802

Dynegy Holdings, Inc.

    

7.125% 05/15/18

  415,000    398,400
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Edison Mission Energy

    

7.500% 06/15/13

  360,000    371,700

Exelon Generation Co. LLC

    

6.950% 06/15/11

  800,000    838,625

FPL Energy National Wind LLC

    

5.608% 03/10/24 (c)

  568,641    561,323

Hydro Quebec

    

8.500% 12/01/29

  2,000,000    2,771,270

ITC Holdings Corp.

    

5.250% 07/15/13 (c)

  4,625,000    4,515,984

Kiowa Power Partners LLC

    

5.737% 03/30/21 (c)

  2,190,000    2,140,747

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.

    

5.000% 02/15/14 (e)

  3,300,000    3,201,000

Mirant North America LLC

    

7.375% 12/31/13

  405,000    415,125

Nevada Power Co.

    

6.500% 04/15/12

  40,000    41,613

NRG Energy, Inc.

    

7.250% 02/01/14

  65,000    66,625

7.375% 02/01/16

  315,000    323,662

7.375% 01/15/17

  160,000    164,200

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

    

4.200% 03/01/11 (e)

  3,476,000    3,365,192

6.050% 03/01/34

  2,462,000    2,468,025

Progress Energy, Inc.

    

7.750% 03/01/31

  3,000,000    3,587,850

Sierra Pacific Resources

    

6.750% 08/15/17

  290,000    296,032

Southern California Edison Co.

    

5.625% 02/01/36

  2,325,000    2,252,016

Southern Power Co.

    

6.375% 11/15/36

  965,000    946,538

TECO Energy, Inc.

    

7.000% 05/01/12

  215,000    226,825

TXU Corp.

    

5.550% 11/15/14

  3,450,000    3,055,589
        

Electric Total

     50,365,674

Gas – 0.1%

    

Nakilat, Inc.

    

6.067% 12/31/33 (c)

  2,140,000    2,063,987
        

Gas Total

     2,063,987
        

Utilities Total

     52,429,661
        

Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $633,139,578)

     633,959,311

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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     Par ($)    Value ($)

Asset-Backed Securities – 17.6%

  

ACE Securities Corp.

    

5.460% 02/25/36 (b)

  7,300,285    7,300,264

5.480% 09/25/35 (b)

  1,781,976    1,782,125

5.490% 12/25/36 (b)

  2,875,491    2,875,226

AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust

    

4.050% 02/06/10

  9,694,413    9,641,372

5.640% 09/06/13

  5,000,000    5,077,945

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Security, Inc.

    

5.670% 03/25/35 (b)

  1,197,851    1,198,447

Bombardier Capital Mortgage Securitization Corp.

    

6.230% 04/15/28

  140,566    141,027

Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust

    

3.580% 01/15/09

  11,060,000    10,973,647

Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust

    

2.040% 12/15/09

  380,342    379,820

2.780% 06/15/10

  495,611    490,561

Contimortgage Home Equity Trust

    

6.880% 01/15/28

  199,191    199,969

8.180% 12/25/29

  512,064    510,610

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates

    

5.480% 05/25/26 (b)

  17,507,619    17,477,175

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC

    

5.470% 07/25/36 (b)(c)

  10,096,344    10,094,512

First Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust

    

7.625% 07/25/25

  924,235    920,863

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates

    

5.470% 09/25/26 (b)

  18,575,787    18,570,001

First Plus Home Loan Trust

    

7.720% 05/10/24

  181,439    184,198

Green Tree Mortgage Loan Trust

    

5.470% 12/25/32 (b)(c)

  157,310    157,309

GSAMP Trust

    

5.460% 11/25/35 (b)

  1,581,393    1,581,243

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust

    

1.890% 02/15/11

  176,627    173,236

2.960% 02/15/12

  1,112,637    1,085,469

IMC Home Equity Loan Trust

    

7.310% 11/20/28

  3,079,104    3,069,385

7.500% 04/25/26

  413,430    412,664

7.520% 08/20/28

  1,459,258    1,455,055
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Indymac Seconds Asset Backed Trust

    

5.420% 05/25/36 (b)

  3,861,675    3,861,665

5.450% 06/25/36 (b)

  12,696,743    12,694,667

Keycorp Sudent Loan Trust

    

5.670% 07/25/29 (b)

  10,907,835    10,957,980

Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust

    

5.450% 07/25/34 (b)(c)

  14,187,955    14,187,955

Long Beach Auto Receivables Trust

    

4.250% 04/15/12

  5,000,000    4,938,539

Master Asset Backed Securities Trust

    

5.460% 02/25/36 (b)

  5,090,141    5,090,625

5.470% 11/25/35 (b)

  3,977,996    3,978,665

Master Second Lien Trust

    

5.480% 03/25/36 (b)

  4,727,885    4,728,303

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.

    

5.470% 05/25/37 (b)

  1,381,900    1,381,455

Money Store Home Equity Trust

    

5.620% 08/15/29 (b)

  5,332,131    5,333,069

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

    

5.440% 10/25/36 (b)

  3,794,741    3,794,991

5.440% 10/25/46 (b)

  7,519,108    7,520,932

5.450% 08/25/36 (b)

  5,910,236    5,908,544

5.570% 11/25/35 (b)

  6,462,457    6,463,763

Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.

    

5.520% 10/25/36 (b)(c)

  18,001,793    18,001,793

5.520% 12/25/36 (b)(c)

  2,855,755    2,855,755

Park Place Securities, Inc.

    

6.520% 10/25/34 (b)

  1,000,000    1,002,993

Popular ABS Mortgage Pass-Through Trust

    

5.420% 07/25/35 (b)

  646,701    646,726

Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust

    

5.410% 08/25/35 (b)

  226,600    226,590

SACO I, Inc.

    

5.450% 06/25/36 (b)

  13,285,463    13,279,554

5.470% 04/25/36 (b)

  7,931,612    7,930,931

5.470% 05/25/36 (b)

  9,202,455    9,200,816

5.470% 08/25/36 (b)

  13,562,486    13,553,058

5.470% 10/25/36 (b)

  16,791,629    16,773,346

5.490% 03/25/36 (b)

  6,055,402    6,054,865

5.520% 04/25/35 (b)(c)

  3,284,616    3,284,517

5.520% 07/25/36 (b)

  7,491,474    7,491,442

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII

    

7.150% 06/25/28

    404,701    403,247

SLM Student Loan Trust

    

5.470% 04/25/17 (b)

    5,169,635    5,182,300

Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust

    

5.510% 11/25/35 (b)

    16,619,519    16,616,824

Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust

    

6.020% 08/25/33 (b)

    6,800,000    6,808,728

Structured Asset Securities Corp.

    

5.430% 02/25/36 (b)(c)

    7,471,824    7,470,653

Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust

    

3.940% 10/20/10

    9,585,000    9,521,686

WFS Financial Owner Trust

    

2.340% 08/22/11

    1,006,196    990,346
          

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $333,881,293)

   333,889,446
    

Government & Agency Obligations – 14.2%

Foreign Government Obligations – 4.9%

African Development Bank

    

1.950% 03/23/10

  JPY 497,000,000    4,325,207

Aries Vermoegensverwaltungs GmbH

    

6.919% 10/25/07 (b)

  EUR 750,000    1,019,621

Asian Development Bank/Pasig

    

1.150% 10/06/08

  JPY 300,000,000    2,557,976

Belgium Government Bond

    

3.750% 09/28/15

  EUR 1,305,000    1,700,591

Canada Housing Trust No. 1

    

3.950% 12/15/11

  CAD 760,000    653,179

Corp. Andina de Fomento

    

6.375% 06/18/09

  EUR 870,000    1,206,531

Eksportfinans A/S

    

1.800% 06/21/10

  JPY 310,000,000    2,696,955
     Par ($)    Value ($)

European Investment Bank

    

0.508% 09/21/11 (b)

    80,000,000    678,737

3.625% 10/15/13

  EUR 1,130,000    1,467,576

5.500% 12/07/11

  GBP 190,000    373,283

Export-Import Bank of Korea

    

4.625% 03/16/10

  USD 2,425,000    2,391,283

Federal Republic of Germany

    

4.250% 07/04/14

  EUR 4,300,000    5,817,164

5.250% 07/04/10

    3,795,000    5,254,894

Government of Canada

    

4.500% 06/01/15

  CAD 650,000    579,060

Inter-American Development Bank

    

1.900% 07/08/09

  JPY 330,000,000    2,865,564

International Bank for Reconstruction & Development

    

2.000% 02/18/08

    315,000,000    2,702,328

Kingdom of Norway

    

6.000% 05/16/11

  NOK 4,155,000    718,023

Kingdom of Spain

    

5.000% 07/30/12

  EUR 3,015,000    4,205,285

5.500% 07/30/17

    500,000    743,694

Kingdom of Sweden

    

4.000% 12/01/09

  SEK 1,405,000    201,853

5.500% 10/08/12

    3,920,000    603,707

Kreditanst Fur Wie

    

0.325% 08/08/11 (b)

  JPY 100,000,000    848,667

Netherlands Government Bond

    

3.250% 07/15/15

  EUR 1,820,000    2,291,985

Province of Manitoba

    

5.000% 02/15/12

    USD 2,750,000    2,765,274

Province of New Brunswick

    

5.200% 02/21/17

    390,000    393,577

Province of Ontario

    

1.875% 01/25/10

  JPY 415,000,000    3,611,461

5.000% 10/18/11 (e)

  USD 4,250,000    4,272,338

Province of Quebec

    

5.000% 03/01/16

    4,800,000    4,755,600

6.000% 10/01/12

  CAD 650,000    611,073

Republic of Finland

    

5.375% 07/04/13

  EUR 725,000    1,037,738

Republic of France

    

3.000% 10/25/15

    1,865,000    2,300,996

4.000% 04/25/14

    1,400,000    1,862,915

4.750% 10/25/12

    2,755,000    3,805,212

Republic of Ireland

    

5.000% 04/18/13

    1,000,000    1,402,776

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Government & Agency Obligations (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Republic of Italy

    

4.250% 11/01/09

    1,300,000    1,746,695

4.250% 02/01/15

    1,500,000    2,017,822

Republic of Poland

    

5.750% 03/24/10

  PLN 1,155,000    409,617

Sweden Government Bond

    

4.500% 08/12/15

  SEK 1,500,000    225,447

Swedish Export Credit

    

5.125% 03/01/17

  USD 310,000    310,821

United Kingdom Treasury

    

4.750% 06/07/10

  GBP 571,000    1,104,182

5.000% 09/07/14

    1,810,000    3,542,930

8.000% 06/07/21

    395,000    1,025,065

United Mexican States

    

6.375% 01/16/13

  USD 3,056,000    3,222,552

7.500% 04/08/33 (e)

    5,941,000    7,069,790

Western Australia Treasury Corp.

    

8.000% 06/15/13

  AUD 430,000    377,056
          

Foreign Government Obligations Total

   93,774,100
U.S. Government Agencies – 5.1%     

Federal Home Loan Bank

    

3.875% 06/14/13

  USD 2,500,000    2,364,740

4.375% 09/11/09

    3,455,000    3,418,032

5.170% 04/11/07 (e)

    25,000,000    24,964,097

5.375% 07/17/09

    2,300,000    2,325,415

Federal Home Loan Bank System

    

5.300% 01/16/09

    800,000    800,034

5.550% 03/19/09

    9,500,000    9,500,228

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

5.000% 12/14/18

    875,000    854,085

5.125% 01/15/12

  EUR 1,620,000    2,251,112

5.250% 07/18/11

  USD 9,935,000    10,089,340

5.500% 03/05/09

    16,000,000    15,996,768

6.750% 03/15/31

    2,000,000    2,400,150

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

2.125% 10/09/07

  JPY 560,000,000    4,789,668

5.000% 02/13/17

  USD 13,150,000    13,123,740

7.250% 05/15/30

    2,417,000    3,048,294
          

U.S. Government Agencies Total

   95,925,703
     Par ($)    Value ($)
U.S. Government Obligations – 4.2%     

U.S. Treasury Bonds

    

4.500% 02/15/36 (e)

  1,859,000    1,752,688

6.250% 08/15/23 (e)

  17,824,000    20,462,790

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes

    

1.625% 01/15/15 (e)

  6,359,820    6,105,427

3.875% 01/15/09 (e)

  12,439,930    12,894,273

U.S. Treasury Notes

    

2.750% 08/15/07 (e)

  250,000    247,871

3.625% 01/15/10 (e)(h)

  15,000,000    14,639,655

4.625% 02/29/12 (e)

  2,480,000    2,489,687

4.625% 02/15/17 (e)

  13,460,000    13,432,663

U.S. Treasury STRIPS

    

P.O.,

    

(i) 11/15/13 (e)

  10,000,000    7,400,440
        

U.S. Government Obligations Total

   79,425,494
        

Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $268,530,326)

   269,125,297
    

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 10.9%

Agency – 4.7%         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    

4.000% 09/15/15

  6,505,440    6,370,655

4.000% 11/15/16

  10,000,000    9,660,728

4.000% 10/15/18

  7,850,000    7,245,653

4.000% 10/15/26

  6,654,190    6,535,800

4.500% 03/15/18

  12,092,000    11,871,245

4.500% 10/15/18

  2,563,613    2,537,689

4.500% 02/15/27

  2,830,000    2,785,608

4.500% 08/15/28

  2,960,000    2,884,967

5.500% 06/15/34

  15,000,000    14,826,020

6.000% 06/15/31

  1,834,914    1,842,092

6.500% 10/15/23

  510,000    525,714

Federal National Mortgage Association

    

4.500% 11/25/14

  2,050,000    2,025,902

5.500% 08/25/17

  8,781,320    8,833,672

6.000% 04/25/17

  8,178,200    8,364,887

Government National Mortgage Association

    

4.500% 04/16/28

  2,090,000    2,060,712
        

Agency Total

     88,371,344
Non-Agency – 6.2%         

Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust

    

5.600% 01/25/35 (b)

  4,224,314    4,234,466

5.670% 10/25/33 (b)

  2,720,116    2,730,666

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Inc.

    

5.000% 01/25/34

  2,679,511    2,641,626

Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust

    

5.480% 10/25/36 (b)

  8,210,580    8,206,742

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust

    

5.250% 08/25/35

  6,178,934    6,172,765

5.410% 03/25/36 (b)

  1,081,012    1,081,539

5.720% 03/25/34 (b)

  1,815,323    1,822,820

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust

    

4.594% 12/19/33 (b)

  3,135,181    3,042,752

5.000% 02/25/33

  9,198,000    9,106,336

IMPAC CMB Trust

    

5.580% 04/25/35 (b)

  4,283,506    4,284,333

5.810% 10/25/34 (b)

  1,879,517    1,882,247

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust

    

5.000% 09/25/20

  12,916,590    12,826,043

6.066% 10/25/36 (b)

  8,010,519    8,030,446

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust

    

5.540% 02/25/47

  10,000,000    10,000,000

New Century Alternative Mortgage Loan Trust

    

5.380% 07/25/36

  9,428,300    9,430,369

Sequoia Mortgage Trust

    

6.200% 07/20/34 (b)

  3,684,762    3,699,307

Structured Asset Securities Corp.

    

5.490% 01/25/37 (b)

  8,970,244    8,966,259

5.500% 07/25/33

  2,644,971    2,631,463

Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates

    

5.500% 07/25/35

  7,076,573    7,063,346

Washington Mutual, Inc.

    

5.658% 11/25/36 (b)

  10,713,814    10,694,509
        

Non-Agency Total

     118,548,034
        

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $208,797,640)

   206,919,378
    
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 4.6%

Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities

    

5.458% 03/11/39 (b)

  9,165,000    9,267,142

5.467% 04/12/38 (b)

  9,200,000    9,333,635

5.686% 09/11/38 (b)

  482,000    494,638

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates

    

5.268% 02/15/40

  6,000,000    6,019,230

5.416% 02/15/40

  6,000,000    5,997,709

GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.

    

I.O.,

    

1.369% 07/15/29 (b)

  29,151,827    719,216

Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.

    

4.533% 01/05/36

  1,200,000    1,176,167

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp.

    

5.456% 05/15/49

  10,000,000    9,982,800

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

5.084% 02/15/31

  10,080,000    10,076,598

5.103% 11/15/30

  10,000,000    10,002,351

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.

    

I.O.,

    

0.554% 12/15/30 (b)

  65,076,693    1,222,069

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Trust

    

5.244% 11/12/37 (b)

  6,320,000    6,306,571

Morgan Stanley Capital I

    

5.370% 12/15/43 (b)

  13,400,000    13,302,259

Nationslink Funding Corp.

    

6.888% 11/10/30

  1,596,737    1,599,932

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust

    

5.191% 10/15/44

  2,653,000    2,658,036
        

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $89,783,479)

   88,158,353
    

Municipal Bond – 0.2%

    
Arizona – 0.2%         

AZ Educational Loan Marketing Corp.
Series 2004 A-1,
5.469% 12/01/13 (b)

  4,400,000    4,400,000
        

Arizona Total

     4,400,000
        

Total Municipal Bond
(cost of $4,403,813)

     4,400,000

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Convertible Bond – 0.0%

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)  
Communications – 0.0%       

Media – 0.0%

    

NTL Cable PLC

    

8.750% 04/15/14

  EUR 165,000    237,497  
            

Media Total

     237,497  
            

Communications Total

     237,497  
            

Total Convertible Bond
(cost of $232,034)

     237,497  
     Shares        
Securities Lending Collateral – 6.1%       

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (j)

    115,733,249    115,733,249  
            

Total Securities Lending Collateral
(cost of $115,733,249)

     115,733,249  
     Par ($)        
Short-Term Obligation – 2.5%       

Repurchase agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 03/30/07, due 04/02/07 at 5.260%, collateralized by a U.S. Government Agency Obligation maturing 06/25/07, market value of $47,637,000 (repurchase proceeds $46,722,471)

    46,702,000    46,702,000  
            

Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $46,702,000)

   46,702,000  
            

Total Investments – 126.8%
(cost of $2,413,180,049)(k)

   2,409,420,788  
            

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (26.8)%

   (508,417,763 )
            

Net Assets – 100.0%

   1,901,003,025  

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

(a) Security, or a portion thereof, purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

 

(b) The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

 

(c) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $154,736,616 which represents 8.1% of net assets.

 

(d) Step bond. Security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next coupon rate to be paid and the date the Fund will begin accruing at this rate.

 

(e) All or a portion of this security is on loan at March 31, 2007. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2007 is $111,179,134.

 

(f) Loan participation agreement.

 

(g) The issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At March 31, 2007, the value of this security represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

 

(h) A portion of this security with a market value of $541,667 is pledged as collateral for open futures contracts.

 

(i) Zero coupon bond.

 

(j) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

 

(k) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $2,413,871,028.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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March 31, 2007

 

At March 31, 2007, the Fund held the following open short futures contracts:

 

Type

   Number of
Contracts
   Value    Aggregate
Face Value
   Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation

U.S. Treasury Bonds

   250    $ 27,812,500    $ 28,282,390    Jun-2007    $ 469,890

At March 31, 2007, the Fund held the following open long futures contracts:

 

Type

   Number of
Contracts
   Value    Aggregate
Face Value
   Expiration
Date
   Unrealized
Appreciation

10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes

   170    $ 18,381,250    $ 18,307,427    Jun-2007    $ 73,823

2-Year U.S. Treasury Notes

   215      44,051,485      43,922,215    Jun-2007      129,270
                  
               $ 203,093
                  

At March 31, 2007, the Fund had entered into the following forward currency exchange contracts:

 

Forward Currency
Contracts to Sell

   Value    Aggregate
Face Value
   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Depreciation
 

CAD

   $ 779,767    $ 764,007    Apr-07    $ (15,760 )

EUR

     614,738      607,306    Apr-07      (7,432 )

EUR

     207,190      204,861    Apr-07      (2,329 )

EUR

     764,720      762,562    Apr-07      (2,158 )

GBP

     983,893      966,720    Apr-07      (17,173 )

SEK

     430,010      426,852    Apr-07      (3,158 )
                 
            $ (48,010 )
                 

 

At March 31, 2007, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

 

Asset Allocation (unaudited)

   % of Net Assets  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   37.4  

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes

   33.3  

Asset-Backed Securities

   17.6  

Government & Agency Obligations

   14.2  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

   10.9  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

   4.6  

Municipal Bond

   0.2  

Convertible Bond

   0.0 *
      
   118.2  

Securities Lending Collateral

   6.1  

Short-Term Obligation

   2.5  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

   (26.8 )
      
   100.0  
      

* Represents less than 0.1%.

 

Acronym

  

Name

AUD    Australian Dollar
CAD    Canadian Dollar
EUR    Euro
GBP    Great Britain Pound
JPY    Japanese Yen
I.O.    Interest Only
NOK    Norwegian Krone
PIK    Payment-In-Kind
PLN    Polish Zloty
P.O.    Principal Only
SEK    Swedish Krona
STRIPS    Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities
TBA    To Be Announced
USD    United States Dollar

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investment Portfolio Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 31.5%

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)
Communications – 4.6%     

Media – 1.1%

    

Comcast Corp.
5.850% 01/15/10

  2,500,000    2,546,258

Jones Intercable, Inc.
7.625% 04/15/08

  1,875,000    1,914,283

Time Warner, Inc.
6.150% 05/01/07

  6,110,000    6,111,619
        

Media Total

     10,572,160

Telecommunication Services – 3.5%

  

AT&T, Inc.
4.125% 09/15/09

  6,000,000    5,864,964

Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV
3.875% 07/22/08

  5,250,000    5,160,230

New Cingular Wireless Services, Inc.
7.500% 05/01/07

  5,970,000    5,978,973

Sprint Capital Corp.
6.375% 05/01/09

  3,750,000    3,830,400

Telecom Italia Capital SA
4.000% 01/15/10

  3,660,000    3,536,043

Verizon Global Funding Corp.
4.000% 01/15/08

  5,175,000    5,122,018

Vodafone Group PLC
7.750% 02/15/10

  5,100,000    5,443,674
        

Telecommunication Services Total

   34,936,302
        

Communications Total

     45,508,462
    
Consumer Cyclical – 2.0%         

Auto Manufacturers – 0.4%

    

DaimlerChrysler NA Holding Corp.
4.750% 01/15/08 (a)

  3,950,000    3,931,384
        

Auto Manufacturers Total

     3,931,384

Home Builders – 0.7%

    

DR Horton, Inc.
4.875% 01/15/10 (a)

  4,775,000    4,668,603

KB Home
9.500% 02/15/11 (a)

  2,000,000    2,050,000
        

Home Builders Total

     6,718,603

Retail – 0.9%

    

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
6.875% 08/10/09

  8,750,000    9,107,700
        

Retail Total

     9,107,700
        

Consumer Cyclical Total

     19,757,687
     Par ($)    Value ($)
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 2.2%         

Beverages – 0.6%

    

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
5.750% 11/01/08 (a)

  1,275,000    1,286,563

Diageo Capital PLC
3.500% 11/19/07

  5,000,000    4,945,370
        

Beverages Total

     6,231,933

Food – 0.4%

    

Fred Meyer, Inc.
7.450% 03/01/08

  1,000,000    1,019,031

Kroger Co.
7.800% 08/15/07

  2,860,000    2,884,327
        

Food Total

     3,903,358

Healthcare Services – 0.9%

    

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
3.375% 08/15/07

  5,415,000    5,374,615

WellPoint, Inc.
3.500% 09/01/07

  3,315,000    3,287,499
        

Healthcare Services Total

     8,662,114

Pharmaceuticals – 0.3%

    

GlaxoSmithKline Capital PLC
2.375% 04/16/07

  3,000,000    2,996,904
        

Pharmaceuticals Total

     2,996,904
        

Consumer Non-cyclical Total

     21,794,309
    
Energy – 1.4%         

Oil & Gas – 1.4%

    

ChevronTexaco Capital Co.
3.500% 09/17/07 (a)

  7,775,000    7,717,263

USX Corp.
6.850% 03/01/08

  5,550,000    5,615,123
        

Oil & Gas Total

     13,332,386
        

Energy Total

     13,332,386
    
Financials – 17.2%         

Banks – 3.7%

    

Bank of New York Co., Inc.
3.625% 01/15/09

  979,000    955,697

Capital One Bank
4.875% 05/15/08

  3,800,000    3,785,799

Fifth Third Bank
4.200% 02/23/10 (a)

  6,275,000    6,138,368

Marshall & Ilsley Corp.
4.375% 08/01/09

  5,000,000    4,936,890

Mellon Funding Corp.
6.375% 02/15/10

  3,360,000    3,499,595

Regions Financial Corp.
4.500% 08/08/08

  2,385,000    2,358,503

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

SunTrust Banks, Inc.
4.250% 10/15/09

  4,225,000    4,151,193

U.S. Bancorp
3.125% 03/15/08

  5,000,000    4,901,190

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.120% 08/15/08

  5,200,000    5,047,739
        

Banks Total

     35,774,974

Diversified Financial Services – 9.2%

  

American Express Credit Corp.
3.000% 05/16/08

  2,500,000    2,441,210

CIT Group, Inc.
5.500% 11/30/07

  4,000,000    4,002,496

Citigroup, Inc.
4.250% 07/29/09

  10,000,000    9,838,470

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
3.250% 05/21/08

  6,000,000    5,863,596

Credit Suisse First Boston USA, Inc.
4.625% 01/15/08 (a)

  6,000,000    5,968,980

General Electric Capital Corp.
4.250% 01/15/08

  6,225,000    6,181,469

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
4.125% 01/15/08

  5,600,000    5,553,083

HSBC Finance Corp.
6.400% 06/17/08

  5,725,000    5,798,950

JPMorgan & Co.
6.000% 01/15/09

  8,250,000    8,361,160

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3.800% 10/02/09

  2,500,000    2,425,950

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
7.000% 02/01/08

  6,175,000    6,250,162

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
4.125% 01/15/09 (a)

  8,000,000    7,860,024

Morgan Stanley
3.875% 01/15/09

  5,400,000    5,290,553

National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.
5.750% 08/28/09 (a)

  4,850,000    4,930,786

Pitney Bowes Credit Corp.
5.750% 08/15/08

  1,525,000    1,535,808

SLM Corp.
4.000% 01/15/09

  4,000,000    3,926,932

Wells Fargo Financial, Inc.
4.875% 06/12/07

  4,000,000    3,994,140
        

Diversified Financial Services Total

   90,223,769

Insurance – 1.5%

    

Allstate Corp.
7.200% 12/01/09

  4,000,000    4,205,272
     Par ($)    Value ($)

American International Group, Inc.
2.875% 05/15/08

  8,885,000    8,663,186

Genworth Financial, Inc.
4.750% 06/15/09 (a)

  2,010,000    1,997,464
        

Insurance Total

     14,865,922

Real Estate – 0.6%

    

Security Capital Group, Inc.
7.150% 06/15/07

  6,315,000    6,337,646
        

Real Estate Total

     6,337,646

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 0.4%

Simon Property Group LP
4.875% 03/18/10 (a)

  4,350,000    4,318,275
        

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Total

   4,318,275

Savings & Loans – 1.8%

    

Washington Mutual, Inc.
4.000% 01/15/09 (a)

  7,600,000    7,440,719

Western Financial Bank
9.625% 05/15/12

  9,050,000    9,844,011
        

Savings & Loans Total

     17,284,730
        

Financials Total

     168,805,316
    
Industrials – 1.6%         

Aerospace & Defense – 0.1%

    

United Technologies Corp.
6.500% 06/01/09

  1,000,000    1,030,846
        

Aerospace & Defense Total

     1,030,846

Machinery – 0.7%

    

Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
3.625% 11/15/07

  7,155,000    7,080,087
        

Machinery Total

     7,080,087

Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.2%

  

3M Co.
5.125% 11/06/09

  1,850,000    1,862,443
        

Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total

   1,862,443

Transportation – 0.6%

    

Union Pacific Corp.
3.875% 02/15/09

  5,325,000    5,202,339
        

Transportation Total

     5,202,339
        

Industrials Total

     15,175,715

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)
Technology – 0.8%         

Computers – 0.8%

    

International Business Machines Corp.
3.800% 02/01/08

  7,815,000    7,728,082
        

Computers Total

     7,728,082
        

Technology Total

     7,728,082
    
Utilities – 1.7%         

Electric – 1.3%

    

American Electric Power Co., Inc.
5.375% 03/15/10

  4,740,000    4,777,166

Commonwealth Edison Co.
3.700% 02/01/08 (a)

  4,325,000    4,245,204

Dominion Resources, Inc.
5.687% 05/15/08 (b)

  4,140,000    4,149,634
        

Electric Total

     13,172,004

Gas – 0.4%

    

Sempra Energy
4.750% 05/15/09

  3,810,000    3,778,289
        

Gas Total

     3,778,289
        

Utilities Total

     16,950,293
        

Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $309,864,009)

   309,052,250
    

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 29.3%

Agency – 7.7%         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
4.000% 09/15/15

  3,639,953    3,572,980

4.000% 10/15/26

  14,295,304    14,040,963

5.500% 11/15/21

  11,875,220    11,921,008

5.500% 12/15/26

  13,402,810    13,427,368

5.500% 10/15/27

  4,860,277    4,879,505

6.000% 06/15/25

  5,025,000    5,078,768

6.000% 06/15/31

  466,062    467,885

7.000% 06/15/22

  145,947    145,645

I.O.:

    

5.500% 01/15/23

  400,374    7,644

5.500% 05/15/27

  738,614    52,888

Federal National Mortgage Association
05/25/23 (c)

  1,295,000    1,048,836

5.000% 04/25/31

  3,421,388    3,391,597

5.500% 02/25/28

  7,197,683    7,172,686

Government National Mortgage Association
5.000% 05/16/27

  410,804    402,640

5.000% 06/20/28

  9,620,000    9,591,994
        

Agency Total

     75,202,407
     Par ($)    Value ($)
Non-Agency – 21.6%         

Bank of America Mortgage Securities
5.250% 02/25/18 (d)

  941,027    937,321

Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
3.517% 06/25/34 (b)

  4,153,400    4,073,822

Chase Mortgage Finance Corp
6.036% 03/25/37 (b)

  993,880    1,002,109

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
5.250% 08/25/35

  9,101,708    9,092,620

5.720% 03/25/34 (b)

  737,868    740,915

Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust
5.500% 09/25/35

  27,912,077    27,995,967

5.820% 03/25/34 (b)

  3,982,311    3,988,359

Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
5.750% 02/25/36

  12,169,375    12,220,598

GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust
5.820% 05/25/18 (b)

  2,900,187    2,911,898

JPMorgan Mortgage Trust
5.736% 04/25/37 (b)

  15,000,000    15,014,700

5.760% 04/25/36 (b)

  18,158,090    18,195,741

6.064% 10/25/36 (b)

  20,658,707    20,710,098

MASTR Asset Securitization Trust
5.750% 05/25/36

  16,776,595    16,869,457

PNC Mortgage Securities Corp.
04/28/27 (c)

  5,307    4,803

Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
5.920% 07/25/32 (b)

  51,527    51,538

SACO I, Inc.
7.000% 08/25/36 (e)

  213,154    212,621

Structured Asset Securities Corp.
5.500% 05/25/33

  337,751    333,659

5.500% 07/25/33

  231,186    230,006

5.750% 04/25/33

  2,244,694    2,239,347

Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp.
5.500% 10/25/35

  3,867,190    3,870,429

Washington Mutual, Inc.
5.549% 01/25/37 (b)

  23,610,733    23,387,163

5.658% 11/25/36 (b)

  20,246,578    20,210,096

6.079% 10/25/36 (b)

  13,373,657    13,396,433

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

37

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
4.500% 08/25/18

  2,394,902    2,362,520

5.240% 04/25/36 (b)

  8,602,827    8,551,656

5.250% 08/25/33

  3,349,144    3,305,934
        

Non-Agency Total

     211,909,810
        

Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $288,066,467)

   287,112,217
    

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 13.0%

  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
4.000% 05/01/11

  4,362,581    4,258,520

4.000% 06/01/11

  13,206,593    12,889,961

4.500% 10/01/14

  13,986,736    13,754,906

4.500% 11/01/20

  3,347,136    3,240,973

4.500% 03/01/21

  12,767,126    12,360,780

5.500% 05/01/17

  166,193    166,949

5.500% 09/01/17

  616,024    618,825

5.500% 12/01/17

  2,867,880    2,880,920

5.500% 01/01/19

  13,637    13,682

5.500% 07/01/19

  558,261    560,098

5.500% 02/01/21

  15,136,740    15,168,729

5.500% 08/01/21

  39,975,640    40,060,123

6.000% 03/01/17

  82,137    83,597

6.000% 04/01/17

  88,438    90,009

6.000% 06/01/17

  5,824    5,928

6.000% 08/01/17

  241,201    245,487

6.000% 09/01/21

  892,525    907,380

7.500% 09/01/15

  158,589    164,557

8.500% 07/01/30

  63,235    67,863

Federal National Mortgage Association
4.500% 11/01/14

  3,200,844    3,143,120

5.500% 10/01/20

  24,184    24,252

5.500% 12/01/20

  22,981    23,045

5.500% 02/01/21

  895,050    897,324

5.500% 05/01/21

  1,364,728    1,368,195

5.500% 08/01/21

  9,816,438    9,841,376

6.000% 03/01/09

  165,197    167,037

6.000% 05/01/09

  40,024    40,470

6.500% 03/01/12

  37,868    38,723

7.500% 11/01/09

  1,026    1,024

7.500% 08/01/15

  70,578    72,738

8.000% 05/01/15

  125,237    131,170

8.000% 08/01/30

  30,621    32,343

8.000% 05/01/31

  55,034    58,129

8.000% 07/01/31

  46,518    49,141

9.000% 04/01/16

  266,880    275,783
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Government National Mortgage Association
5.375% 04/20/22 (b)

  2,460,741    2,482,288

5.375% 06/20/29 (b)

  611,744    618,599

6.500% 09/15/13

  76,033    77,978

6.500% 03/15/32

  4,056    4,170

6.500% 11/15/33

  449,377    461,628

7.000% 11/15/13

  78,826    81,467

7.000% 04/15/29

  62,636    65,529

7.000% 08/15/29

  3,904    4,084

Small Business Administration
5.875% 06/25/22 (b)

  485,004    487,222
        

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $128,027,894)

   127,986,122
  

Government & Agency Obligations – 12.5%

  
Foreign Government Obligations – 2.2%     

Morocco Government AID Bond
5.313% 05/01/23 (b)

  412,500    412,277

Province of Ontario
3.500% 09/17/07 (a)

  3,500,000    3,471,346

Province of Quebec
5.000% 07/17/09 (a)

  6,655,000    6,674,872

Svensk Exportkredit AB
4.875% 01/19/10

  5,000,000    5,010,115

United Mexican States
4.625% 10/08/08

  6,000,000    5,934,000
        

Foreign Government Obligations Total

   21,502,610
U.S. Government Agencies – 5.4%     

Federal Home Loan Bank
5.125% 08/08/08 (a)

  1,000,000    1,002,170

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
4.480% 09/19/08

  30,500,000    30,309,222

Federal National Mortgage Association
3.875% 02/01/08

  21,000,000    20,788,005

Government National Mortgage Association
4.500% 08/20/35

  670,000    658,256
        

U.S. Government Agencies Total

   52,757,653
U.S. Government Obligation – 4.9%     

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes
3.875% 01/15/09 (a)

  31,679,860    32,836,904

U.S. Treasury Notes
4.875% 08/31/08 (a)

  15,500,000    15,518,770
        

U.S. Treasury Notes Total

   48,355,674
        

Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $122,908,836)

   122,615,937

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

38

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)

Asset-Backed Securities – 7.5%

    

ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust
4.428% 12/15/33

  15,812    15,523

AmeriCredit Automobile
4.050% 02/06/10

  7,756,176    7,713,741

Receivables Trust
5.610% 03/08/10

  2,250,633    2,253,056

Amresco Residential Securities Mortgage Loan Trust
5.800% 07/25/28 (b)

  25,174    25,177

Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust
2.570% 02/16/10

  1,874,293    1,861,022

Cityscape Home Equity Loan Trust
7.380% 07/25/28

  182,440    181,546

7.410% 05/25/28

  46,763    46,584

CNH Equipment Trust
4.990% 10/15/10

  14,021,000    14,012,307

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC
5.721% 01/25/37

  500,000    501,937

Daimler Chrysler Auto Trust
2.580% 04/08/09

  3,280,233    3,253,284

First Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust
6.680% 06/25/25

  124,371    123,914

8.225% 09/20/27

  316,718    315,811

First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates
5.520% 03/25/25 (b)

  665,043    665,143

First Plus Home Loan Trust
7.720% 05/10/24 (b)

  51,640    52,425

GMAC Mortgage Corporation Loan Trust
3.970% 09/25/34 (b)

  1,035,454    1,025,568

Green Tree Mortgage Loan Trust
5.470% 12/25/32 (b)(e)

  157,310    157,309

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Trust
3.090% 06/15/10

  764,421    763,649

Honda Auto Receivables Owner Trust
2.790% 03/16/09

  1,861,803    1,852,931

IMC Home Equity Loan Trust
7.080% 08/20/28

  53,996    53,840

7.310% 11/20/28

  86,403    86,131

7.500% 04/25/26

  280,214    279,695

7.520% 08/20/28

  524,587    523,076

Long Beach Auto Receivables Trust
2.841% 07/15/10

  5,295,090    5,200,444

4.972% 10/15/11

  5,000,000    5,000,000

Navistar Financial Corp. Owner Trust
3.250% 10/15/10

  4,084,176    4,037,002
     Par ($)    Value ($)

Novastar Home Equity Loan
5.710% 05/25/33 (b)

  3,266,556    3,269,175

Onyx Acceptance Grantor Trust
3.890% 02/15/11

  352,446    349,104

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc.
3.981% 04/25/29

  732,982    727,706

5.660% 03/25/33 (b)

  662,114    662,296

Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc .
4.760% 07/25/28

  2,180,000    2,147,633

5.610% 08/25/33 (b)

  46,621    46,676

Terwin Mortgage Trust
5.770% 07/25/34 (b)

  208,343    208,679

UPFC Auto Receivables Trust
5.010% 08/15/12

  1,000,000    1,000,883

WFS Financial Owner Trust
2.810% 08/22/11

  13,642,377    13,462,316

3.540% 11/21/11

  1,494,588    1,477,728
        

Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $73,377,324)

   73,353,311
    

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 5.6%

CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
6.480% 05/17/40

  19,470,370    19,667,402

LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.642% 12/15/25

  6,903,799    6,969,464

Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
I.O.,
0.984% 12/15/30 (b)

  12,803,787    240,441

Morgan Stanley Capital I
5.257% 12/15/43

  5,451,825    5,464,730

Nationslink Funding Corp.
6.888% 11/10/30

  1,448,322    1,451,220

Nomura Asset Securities Corp.
6.590% 03/15/30

  6,405,299    6,459,895

PNC Mortgage Acceptance Corp.
5.910% 03/12/34

  1,511,247    1,523,922

Prudential Securities Secured Financing Corp.
6.480% 11/01/31

  3,118,532    3,159,706

Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust
5.366% 10/15/44 (b)

  10,300,000    10,319,553
        

Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $56,610,187)

   55,256,333

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

 

     Shares    Value ($)  
Securities Lending Collateral – 6.5%       

State Street Navigator Securities Lending Prime Portfolio (f)

  63,775,486    63,775,486  
          

Total Securities Lending Collateral
(cost of $63,775,486)

   63,775,486  
    
     Par ($)        
Short-Term Obligation – 0.7%           

Repurchase agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 03/30/07, due 04/02/07 at 5.260%, collateralized by a U.S. Government Agency Obligation 02/01/08, market value of $6,868,000 (repurchase proceeds $6,733,950)

  6,731,000    6,731,000  
          

Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $6,731,000)

   6,731,000  
          

Total Investments – 106.6% (cost of $1,049,361,203)(g)

   1,045,882,656  
          

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (6.6)%

   (64,691,942 )
          

Net Assets – 100.0%

   981,190,714  

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

(a) All or a portion of this security is on loan at March 31, 2007. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2007 is $62,531,764.

 

(b) The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

 

(c) Zero coupon bond.

 

(d) Investments in a security issued by an affiliate during the period ended March 31, 2007: Security name: Bank of America Mortgage Securities, 5.250% 02/25/18

 

Par as of 03/31/06:

   $ 1,245,437  

Par sold:

   $ 304,410  

Par as of 03/31/07:

   $ 941,027  

Net realized loss:

   $ (4,580 )

Interest income earned:

   $ 56,021  

Value at end of period:

   $ 937,321  

Security name: MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust, 6.550% 12/15/08

 

Par as of 03/31/06:

   $ 5,000,000  

Par sold:

   $ 5,000,000  

Par as of 03/31/07:

   $  

Net realized loss:

   $ (209,383 )

Interest income earned:

   $ 94,611  

Value at end of period:

   $  

 

(e) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $369,930, which represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

 

(f) Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

 

(g) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,049,429,239.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

March 31, 2007

 

At March 31, 2007, the asset allocation of the Fund is as follows:

 

Asset Allocation (unaudited)

   % of Net Assets  

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes

   31.5  

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

   29.3  

Mortgage-Backed Securities

   13.0  

Government & Agency Obligations

   12.5  

Asset-Backed Securities

   7.5  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

   5.6  
      
   99.4  

Securities Lending Collateral

   6.5  

Short-Term Obligation

   0.7  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

   (6.6 )
      
   100.0  
      

 

Acronym

  

Name

I.O.    Interest Only

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia High Income Fund

March 31, 2007

 

         Value ($)  
Investment Company – 100.1%       

Investment in Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC, Columbia High Income Master Portfolio*

   992,821,997  
        

Total Investments – 100.1%

   992,821,997  
        

Total Other Assets and Liabilities,
Net – (0.1)%

   (777,682 )
        

Net Assets – 100.0%

   992,044,315  

* The financial statements of Columbia High Income Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with Columbia High Income Fund’s financial statements.

Columbia High Income Fund invests only in Columbia High Income Master Portfolio. At March 31, 2007, Columbia High Income Fund owned 98.1% of Columbia High Income Master Portfolio. Columbia High Income Master Portfolio was invested in the following asset allocation at March 31, 2007:

 

Asset Allocation (unaudited)

   % of Net Assets  

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes

   86.1  

Convertible Bonds

   2.1  

Common Stocks

   1.5  

Preferred Stocks

   1.5  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

   0.7  

Warrants

   0.0 *
      
   91.9  

Short-Term Obligation

   6.2  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

   1.9  
      
   100.0  
      

* Represents less than 0.1%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

March 31, 2007

 

       ($)      ($)      ($)
        Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
     Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
     Columbia
High Income
Fund

Assets

              

Unaffiliated investments, at cost

     2,413,180,049      1,048,405,949     

Affiliated investments, at cost

          955,254     

Total investments, at cost

     2,413,180,049      1,049,361,203     

Investment in master portfolio, at cost

               950,901,661

Unaffiliated investments, at value (including securities on loan of $111,179,134, $62,531,764 and $—, respectively)

     2,409,420,788      1,044,945,335     

Affiliated investments, at value

          937,321     

Total investments, at value

     2,409,420,788      1,045,882,656     

Investment in master portfolio, at value

               992,821,997

Cash

     139,299      3,568,692     

Foreign currency (cost of $29, $— and $—, respectively)

     29          

Receivable for:

              

Investments sold

     40,196,486          

Fund shares sold

     3,040,420      756,031      901,678

Interest

     15,844,130      6,532,762     

Futures variation margin

     46,797          

Foreign tax reclaims

     38,895          

Securities lending income

     9,467      2,185     

Deferred Trustees’ compensation plan

     7,732      21,953     

Other assets

     2,727      3,548     
                      

Total assets

     2,468,746,770      1,056,767,827      993,723,675

Liabilities

              

Unrealized depreciation on foreign forward currency contracts

     48,010          

Collateral on securities loaned

     115,733,249      63,775,486     

Payable for:

              

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

     423,413,503          

Investments purchased

     18,889,319      6,150,303     

Fund shares repurchased

     3,035,682      2,393,074      1,183,910

Distributions

     5,573,825      2,475,326     

Investment advisory fee

     556,647      259,442     

Administration fee

     231,128      91,042      149,891

Transfer agent fee

     97,483      111,914      95,590

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     22,514      17,297      3,167

Trustees’ fees

     97,732      135,668      25,418

Distribution and service fees

     15,014      44,698      139,793

Custody fee

     1,511      2,231      675

Chief compliance officer expenses

     3,750      3,750      3,750

Deferred Trustees’ compensation plan

     7,732      21,953     

Other liabilities

     16,646      94,929      77,166

Total liabilities

     567,743,745      75,577,113      1,679,360
                      

Net Assets

     1,901,003,025      981,190,714      992,044,315

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

March 31, 2007

 

       ($)      ($)      ($)  
        Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
     Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
     Columbia
High Income
Fund
 

Net Assets Consist of

          

Paid-in capital

     1,907,499,894      1,011,675,394      946,275,265  

Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income

     (102,911 )    (985,271 )    1,251,809  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (3,299,895 )    (26,020,862 )    2,596,905  

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     (3,759,261 )    (3,478,547 )    41,920,336  

Foreign currency translations

     40,225            

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (48,010 )          

Futures contracts

     672,983            
                        

Net Assets

     1,901,003,025      981,190,714      992,044,315  
                        

Class A

          

Net assets

     24,704,228      85,635,203      123,070,830  

Shares outstanding

     2,536,489      8,700,379      13,504,211  

Net asset value per share (a)

     9.74      9.84      9.11  

Maximum sales charge

     3.25 %    1.00 %    4.75 %

Maximum offering price per share (b)

     10.07      9.94      9.56  
                        

Class B

          

Net assets

     8,735,042      20,302,514      93,413,178  

Shares outstanding

     896,546      2,064,076      10,275,691  

Net asset value per share (a)

     9.74      9.84      9.09  
                        

Class C

          

Net assets

     2,274,631      17,598,138      35,638,869  

Shares outstanding

     233,560      1,789,780      3,937,369  

Net asset value per share (a)

     9.74      9.83      9.05  
                        

Class Z

          

Net assets

     1,865,289,124      857,654,859      739,921,438  

Shares outstanding

     191,343,872      87,305,682      80,540,396  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

     9.75      9.82      9.19  

 

 

(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

       ($)      ($)      ($)  
        Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
     Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
     Columbia
High Income
Fund
 

Investment Income:

          

Interest

     104,514,632      51,933,804       

Interest from affiliates

          150,632       

Securities lending

     137,578      18,461       

Allocated from master portfolio:

          

Interest

               76,303,087  

Dividends

               547,455  

Foreign taxes withheld

               (7,881 )
                        

Total Investment Income

     104,652,210      52,102,897      76,842,661  

Expenses:

          

Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio

               5,786,966  

Investment advisory fee

     6,637,263      3,276,758       

Administration fee

     2,759,882      1,373,210      1,685,790  

Distribution fee:

          

Class B

     70,489      179,241      728,930  

Class C

     18,991      147,037      280,789  

Service fee:

          

Class A

     68,893      191,394      296,104  

Class B

     23,496      59,747      243,041  

Class C

     6,330      49,012      93,596  

Transfer agent fee

     560,731      401,466      620,776  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     251,073      185,412      38,000  

Trustees’ fees

     9,846      7,950      4,359  

Custody fee

     56,811      27,058      3,749  

Chief compliance officer expenses

     14,863      12,649      11,964  

Other expenses

     180,376      186,973      285,155  
                        

Total Expenses

     10,659,044      6,097,907      10,079,219  

Fees waived by Distributor—Class C

          (86,392 )     

Fees waived by Investment Advisor

          (218,450 )     

Custody earnings credit

     (33,467 )    (13,247 )    (1 )
                        

Net Expenses

     10,625,577      5,779,818      10,079,218  
                        

Net Investment Income

     94,026,633      46,323,079      66,763,443  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Operations – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

       ($)      ($)      ($)  
        Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
     Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
     Columbia
High Income
Fund
 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Foreign Currency and Futures Contracts:

          

Net realized gain (loss) on:

          

Unaffiliated investments

     5,728,695      (8,342,174 )     

Affiliated investments

          (213,963 )     

Foreign currency transactions

     (155,610 )          

Futures contracts

     (524,524 )    116,873       

Allocated from master portfolio:

          

Investments

               4,054,196  

Foreign currency transactions

               (177,916 )
                        

Net realized gain (loss)

     5,048,561      (8,439,264 )    3,876,280  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

          

Investments

     27,386,505      18,992,758       

Foreign currency translations

     39,393            

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     (44,889 )          

Futures contracts

     1,096,326            

Allocated from master portfolio:

          

Investments

               32,158,228  

Foreign currency translations

               (34,542 )
                        

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     28,477,335      18,992,758      32,123,686  
                        

Net Gain

     33,525,896      10,553,494      35,999,966  
                        

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

     127,552,529      56,876,573      102,763,409  

 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Columbia Total Return
Bond Fund
    Columbia Short Term
Bond Fund
    Columbia High Income Fund  
    Year Ended March 31,     Year Ended March 31,     Year Ended March 31,  
     2007 ($)     2006 ($)     2007 ($)     2006 ($)     2007 ($)     2006 ($)  

Operations

           

Net investment income

  94,026,633     80,764,958     46,323,079     40,360,556     66,763,443     68,272,963  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and futures contracts

  5,048,561     (8,221,553 )   (8,439,264 )   (7,149,568 )   3,876,280  (a)   28,815,338  (a)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and futures contracts

  28,477,335     (32,076,146 )   18,992,758     (5,305,854 )   32,123,686  (a)   (39,790,998 ) (a)
                                     

Net increase resulting from operations

  127,552,529     40,467,259     56,876,573     27,905,134     102,763,409     57,297,303  

Distributions Declared to Shareholders

           

From net investment income:

           

Class A

  (1,263,627 )   (1,385,404 )   (3,132,885 )   (2,123,402 )   (8,253,345 )   (9,515,620 )

Class B

  (360,687 )   (335,419 )   (796,833 )   (466,085 )   (6,033,569 )   (7,416,838 )

Class C

  (96,960 )   (74,397 )   (741,078 )   (563,632 )   (2,335,708 )   (2,751,129 )

Class Z

  (92,094,934 )   (81,741,500 )   (42,075,851 )   (38,052,968 )   (50,545,707 )   (50,865,889 )

From net realized gains:

           

Class A

      (92,433 )           (1,327,383 )   (3,445,622 )

Class B

      (27,640 )           (1,286,366 )   (3,306,958 )

Class C

      (4,473 )           (497,755 )   (1,221,623 )

Class Z

      (5,344,291 )           (8,389,949 )   (20,383,962 )
                                     

Total distributions declared to shareholders

  (93,816,208 )   (89,005,557 )   (46,746,647 )   (41,206,087 )   (78,669,782 )   (98,907,641 )

Net Capital Share Transactions

  (178,692,296 )   191,463,632     (293,369,962 )   293,630,325     35,537,596     (47,945,923 )

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

  (144,955,975 )   142,925,334     (283,240,036 )   280,329,372     59,631,223     (89,556,261 )

Net Assets

           

Beginning of period

  2,045,959,000     1,903,033,666     1,264,430,750     984,101,378     932,413,092     1,021,969,353  

End of period

  1,901,003,025     2,045,959,000     981,190,714     1,264,430,750     992,044,315     932,413,092  

Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income, at end of period

  (102,911 )   (364,717 )   (985,271 )   (388,643 )   1,251,809     1,519,664  

 

(a) Allocated from the Master Portfolio.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets – Capital Stock Activity

 

           Columbia Total Return Bond Fund         
            Year Ended
March 31, 2007
           Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
        
            Shares      Dollars ($)            Shares      Dollars ($)         

Class A

                        

Subscriptions

       255,305      2,467,116          1,115,044      10,929,685       

Proceeds received in connection with merger

                     953,994      9,330,140       

Distributions reinvested

       95,437      919,577          108,190      1,055,202       

Redemptions

       (1,562,500 )    (14,960,178 )        (1,530,442 )    (14,965,230 )     
                                              

Net Increase (Decrease)

       (1,211,758 )    (11,573,485 )        646,786      6,349,797       

Class B

                        

Subscriptions

       81,681      785,426          58,394      576,189       

Proceeds received in connection with merger

                     404,973      3,960,416       

Distributions reinvested

       30,078      289,991          29,809      291,421       

Redemptions

       (271,693 )    (2,617,564 )        (426,337 )    (4,169,328 )     
                                              

Net Increase (Decrease)

       (159,934 )    (1,542,147 )        66,839      658,698       

Class C

                        

Subscriptions

       44,184      425,636          69,490      673,650       

Proceeds received in connection with merger

                     150,345      1,470,370       

Distributions reinvested

       4,816      46,390          4,278      41,696       

Redemptions

       (124,509 )    (1,196,377 )        (65,011 )    (632,903 )     
                                              

Net Increase (Decrease)

       (75,509 )    (724,351 )        159,102      1,552,813       

Class Z

                        

Subscriptions

       23,789,701      229,371,108          36,582,911      355,991,337       

Proceeds received in connection with merger

                     22,698,463      221,980,764       

Distributions reinvested

       2,746,363      26,486,882          1,971,456      19,249,798       

Redemptions

       (43,816,690 )    (420,710,303 )        (42,339,441 )    (414,319,575 )     
                                              

Net Increase (Decrease)

       (17,280,626 )    (164,852,313 )        18,913,389      182,902,324       

 

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor A, Investor B, Investor C and Primary A shares were renamed Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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    Columbia Short Term Bond Fund               Columbia High Income Fund        
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
        Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
        Year Ended
March 31, 2007
        Year Ended
March 31, 2006 (a)
 
    Shares     Dollars ($)         Shares     Dollars ($)         Shares     Dollars ($)         Shares     Dollars ($)  
                     
  2,627,369     25,821,932       815,892     8,014,083       7,870,258     70,057,781       10,545,563     96,293,774  
            6,699,327     65,937,486                      
  257,515     2,519,244       174,067     1,704,933       751,340     6,661,410       919,607     8,263,003  
  (2,770,716 )   (27,098,930 )     (2,985,198 )   (29,273,709 )     (7,350,929 )   (65,881,079 )     (13,736,898 )   (125,184,546 )
                                                           
  114,168     1,242,246       4,704,088     46,382,793       1,270,669     10,838,112       (2,271,728 )   (20,627,769 )
                     
  94,937     924,823       35,820     344,343       783,967     6,981,437       664,199     6,047,960  
            3,463,903     34,072,841                      
  65,930     644,551       37,986     371,186       488,482     4,308,318       703,410     6,300,657  
  (978,125 )   (9,550,393 )     (806,927 )   (7,890,388 )     (2,477,227 )   (22,098,251 )     (3,897,160 )   (35,283,457 )
                                                           
  (817,258 )   (7,981,019 )     2,730,782     26,897,982       (1,204,778 )   (10,808,496 )     (2,529,551 )   (22,934,840 )
                     
  366,916     3,587,181       228,759     2,241,579       813,442     7,232,776       1,085,154     9,808,497  
            1,240,526     12,195,132                      
  54,980     537,260       40,602     397,389       186,990     1,643,169       238,232     2,124,781  
  (901,305 )   (8,802,688 )     (1,072,893 )   (10,511,472 )     (1,528,454 )   (13,588,309 )     (2,162,620 )   (19,559,820 )
                                                           
  (479,409 )   (4,678,247 )     436,994     4,322,628       (528,022 )   (4,712,364 )     (839,234 )   (7,626,542 )
                     
  13,308,563     129,877,080       20,445,521     200,473,766       26,158,720     234,374,389       22,904,436     209,961,888  
            62,543,306     614,518,797                      
  1,067,956     10,429,840       930,596     9,109,731       1,468,999     13,137,713       1,280,724     11,549,984  
  (43,312,809 )   (422,259,862 )     (62,178,885 )   (608,075,372 )     (23,012,445 )   (207,291,758 )     (23,811,862 )   (218,268,644 )
                                                           
  (28,936,290 )   (281,952,942 )     21,740,538     216,026,922       4,615,274     40,220,344       373,298     3,243,228  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

49

Financial Highlights – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                              
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007        2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.56        $ 9.80     $ 10.17     $ 9.99     $ 9.65  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income (b)

    0.44          0.35       0.31       0.34       0.33  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
foreign currency and futures contracts

    0.18          (0.17 )     (0.19 )     0.24       0.53  
                                          

Total from Investment Operations

    0.62          0.18       0.12       0.58       0.86  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

    (0.44 )        (0.39 )     (0.34 )     (0.34 )     (0.35 )

From net realized gains

             (0.03 )     (0.15 )     (0.06 )     (0.17 )
                                          

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.44 )        (0.42 )     (0.49 )     (0.40 )     (0.52 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.74        $ 9.56     $ 9.80     $ 10.17     $ 9.99  

Total return (c)

    6.65 %        1.84 %(d)     1.21 %(d)     5.92 %(d)     9.05 %(d)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

            

Net expenses (e)

    0.79 %        0.79 %     0.83 %     0.90 %     0.92 %

Net investment income (e)

    4.60 %        3.91 %     3.08 %     3.36 %     3.25 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

             0.06 %(f)     0.08 %(f)     0.03 %(f)      

Portfolio turnover rate

    320 %        199 %     402 %     398 %     488 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 24,704        $ 35,849     $ 30,409     $ 38,114     $ 43,828  

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.06% and 0.01% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                              
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007        2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.57        $ 9.81     $ 10.17     $ 9.99     $ 9.66  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income (b)

    0.37          0.28       0.23       0.26       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
foreign currency and futures contracts

    0.17          (0.17 )     (0.18 )     0.24       0.52  
                                          

Total from Investment Operations

    0.54          0.11       0.05       0.50       0.77  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

    (0.37 )        (0.32 )     (0.26 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )

From net realized gains

             (0.03 )     (0.15 )     (0.06 )     (0.17 )
                                          

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.37 )        (0.35 )     (0.41 )     (0.32 )     (0.44 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.74        $ 9.57     $ 9.81     $ 10.17     $ 9.99  

Total return (c)

    5.75 %        1.09 %(d)     0.55 %(d)     5.13 %(d)     8.13 %(d)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

            

Net expenses (e)

    1.54 %        1.54 %     1.58 %     1.65 %     1.67 %

Net investment income (e)

    3.85 %        3.14 %     2.32 %     2.61 %     2.50 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

             0.06 %(f)     0.08 %(f)     0.03 %(f)      

Portfolio turnover rate

    320 %        199 %     402 %     398 %     488 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 8,735        $ 10,108     $ 9,707     $ 13,518     $ 18,783  

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.06% and 0.01% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                              
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007        2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.56        $ 9.80     $ 10.17     $ 9.99     $ 9.65  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income (b)

    0.37          0.28       0.23       0.26       0.25  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
foreign currency and futures contracts

    0.18          (0.17 )     (0.19 )     0.24       0.53  
                                          

Total from Investment Operations

    0.55          0.11       0.04       0.50       0.78  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

    (0.37 )        (0.32 )     (0.26 )     (0.26 )     (0.27 )

From net realized gains

             (0.03 )     (0.15 )     (0.06 )     (0.17 )
                                          

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.37 )        (0.35 )     (0.41 )     (0.32 )     (0.44 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.74        $ 9.56     $ 9.80     $ 10.17     $ 9.99  

Total return (c)

    5.86 %        1.08 %(d)     0.45 %(d)     5.13 %(d)     8.24 %(d)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

            

Net expenses (e)

    1.54 %        1.54 %     1.58 %     1.65 %     1.67 %

Net investment income (e)

    3.84 %        3.20 %     2.32 %     2.61 %     2.50 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

             0.06 %(f)     0.08 %(f)     0.03 %(f)      

Portfolio turnover rate

    320 %        199 %     402 %     398 %     488 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 2,275        $ 2,956     $ 1,470     $ 1,823     $ 2,823  

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.06% and 0.01% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

52

Financial Highlights – Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                              
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007        2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.57        $ 9.81     $ 10.17     $ 10.00     $ 9.66  

Income from Investment Operations:

            

Net investment income (b)

    0.47          0.37       0.33       0.36       0.35  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency and futures contracts

    0.18          (0.16 )     (0.18 )     0.23       0.53  
                                          

Total from Investment Operations

    0.65          0.21       0.15       0.59       0.88  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

            

From net investment income

    (0.47 )        (0.42 )     (0.36 )     (0.36 )     (0.37 )

From net realized gains

             (0.03 )     (0.15 )     (0.06 )     (0.17 )
                                          

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.47 )        (0.45 )     (0.51 )     (0.42 )     (0.54 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.75        $ 9.57     $ 9.81     $ 10.17     $ 10.00  

Total return (c)

    6.91 %        2.10 %(d)     1.56 %(d)     6.07 %(d)     9.32 %(d)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

            

Net expenses (e)

    0.54 %        0.54 %     0.58 %     0.65 %     0.67 %

Net investment income (e)

    4.85 %        4.13 %     3.30 %     3.61 %     3.50 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

             0.06 %(f)     0.08 %(f)     0.03 %(f)      

Portfolio turnover rate

    320 %        199 %     402 %     398 %     488 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 1,865,289        $ 1,997,046     $ 1,861,448     $ 2,260,519     $ 2,482,229  

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been -%, 0.06% and 0.01% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

53

Financial Highlights – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                            
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares   2007      2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.75      $ 9.82     $ 10.07     $ 10.10     $ 9.83  

Income from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment income (b)

    0.40        0.31       0.21       0.20       0.28  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.09        (0.07 )     (0.23 )     0.02       0.30  
                                        

Total from Investment Operations

    0.49        0.24       (0.02 )     0.22       0.58  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

    (0.40 )      (0.31 )     (0.21 )     (0.20 )     (0.28 )

From net realized gains

                 (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )
                                        

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.40 )      (0.31 )     (0.23 )     (0.25 )     (0.31 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.84      $ 9.75     $ 9.82     $ 10.07     $ 10.10  

Total return (c)(d)

    5.12 %      2.47 %     (0.19 )%     2.23 %     6.01 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

          

Net expenses (e)

    0.73 %      0.72 %     0.73 %     0.72 %     0.75 %

Net investment income (e)

    4.05 %      3.27 %     2.10 %     1.99 %     2.74 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.02 %      0.08 %(f)     0.10 %(f)     0.13 %(f)     0.10 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %      80 %     128 %     164 %     54 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 85,635      $ 83,675     $ 38,130     $ 122,202     $ 130,036  

 

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, 0.08% and 0.10% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

54

Financial Highlights – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                            
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares   2007      2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.74      $ 9.81     $ 10.07     $ 10.09     $ 9.83  

Income from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment income (b)

    0.32        0.25       0.14       0.13       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.11        (0.08 )     (0.24 )     0.03       0.29  
                                        

Total from Investment Operations

    0.43        0.17       (0.10 )     0.16       0.50  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

    (0.33 )      (0.24 )     (0.14 )     (0.13 )     (0.21 )

From net realized gains

                 (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )
                                        

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.33 )      (0.24 )     (0.16 )     (0.18 )     (0.24 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.84      $ 9.74     $ 9.81     $ 10.07     $ 10.09  

Total return (c)(d)

    4.45 %      1.71 %     (1.03 )%     1.58 %     5.12 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

          

Net expenses (e)

    1.48 %      1.47 %     1.48 %     1.47 %     1.50 %

Net investment income (e)

    3.30 %      2.69 %     1.37 %     1.24 %     1.99 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.02 %      0.08 %(f)     0.10 %(f)     0.13 %(f)     0.10 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %      80 %     128 %     164 %     54 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 20,303      $ 28,061     $ 1,477     $ 1,775     $ 2,170  

 

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, 0.08% and 0.10% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                            
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares   2007      2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.74      $ 9.81     $ 10.07     $ 10.09     $ 9.83  

Income from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment income (b)

    0.37        0.26       0.13       0.13       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.09        (0.07 )     (0.23 )     0.03       0.29  
                                        

Total from Investment Operations

    0.46        0.19       (0.10 )     0.16       0.50  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

    (0.37 )      (0.26 )     (0.14 )     (0.13 )     (0.21 )

From net realized gains

                 (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )
                                        

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.37 )      (0.26 )     (0.16 )     (0.18 )     (0.24 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.83      $ 9.74     $ 9.81     $ 10.07     $ 10.09  

Total return (c)(d)

    4.80 %      1.94 %     (1.03 )%     1.58 %     5.12 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

          

Net expenses (e)

    1.04 %      1.20 %     1.48 %     1.47 %     1.50 %

Net investment income (e)

    3.75 %      2.69 %     1.36 %     1.24 %     1.99 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.46 %      0.35 %(f)     0.10 %(f)     0.13 %(f)     0.10 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %      80 %     128 %     164 %     54 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 17,598      $ 22,091     $ 17,980     $ 32,267     $ 54,350  

 

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, 0.08% and 0.10% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                            
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares   2007      2006 (a)     2005     2004     2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 9.73      $ 9.80     $ 10.06     $ 10.08     $ 9.82  

Income from Investment Operations:

          

Net investment income (b)

    0.42        0.33       0.24       0.22       0.31  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

    0.09        (0.07 )     (0.25 )     0.04       0.29  
                                        

Total from Investment Operations

    0.51        0.26       (0.01 )     0.26       0.60  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

    (0.42 )      (0.33 )     (0.23 )     (0.23 )     (0.31 )

From net realized gains

                 (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )
                                        

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.42 )      (0.33 )     (0.25 )     (0.28 )     (0.34 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.82      $ 9.73     $ 9.80     $ 10.06     $ 10.08  

Total return (c)(d)

    5.39 %      2.73 %     (0.04 )%     2.60 %     6.18 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

          

Net expenses (e)

    0.48 %      0.47 %     0.48 %     0.47 %     0.50 %

Net investment income (e)

    4.29 %      3.40 %     2.37 %     2.24 %     2.99 %

Waiver/Reimbursement

    0.02 %      0.08 %(f)     0.10 %(f)     0.13 %(f)     0.10 %

Portfolio turnover rate

    72 %      80 %     128 %     164 %     54 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 857,655      $ 1,130,604     $ 926,514     $ 1,099,131     $ 791,981  

 

(a) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(d) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(f) Bank of America Corporation assumed certain non-recurring costs. Absent these non-recurring costs, the waiver/reimbursement ratio would have been 0.02%, 0.08% and 0.10% for the years ended March 31, 2006, March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004, respectively.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                               
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class A Shares (a)   2007      2006 (b)      2005      2004      2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.91      $ 9.31      $ 9.79      $ 8.52      $ 8.80  

Income from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income (c)

    0.62        0.63        0.66        0.70        0.75  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency

    0.32        (0.10 )      0.03        1.36        (0.28 )
                                           

Total from Investment Operations

    0.94        0.53        0.69        2.06        0.47  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

             

From net investment income

    (0.62 )      (0.66 )      (0.65 )      (0.70 )      (0.75 )

From net realized gains

    (0.12 )      (0.27 )      (0.52 )      (0.09 )       
                                           

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.74 )      (0.93 )      (1.17 )      (0.79 )      (0.75 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.11      $ 8.91      $ 9.31      $ 9.79      $ 8.52  

Total return (d)

    11.10 %      6.03 %      7.64 %      24.88 %      6.07 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

             

Net expenses (e)

    1.13 %      1.08 %      1.09 %      1.09 %      1.15 %

Net investment income (e)

    6.88 %      6.90 %      6.90 %      7.37 %      9.22 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 123,071      $ 109,029      $ 134,980      $ 163,916      $ 97,154  

 

(a) The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

 

(b) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor A shares were renamed Class A shares.

 

(c) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                               
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class B Shares (a)   2007      2006 (b)      2005      2004      2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.89      $ 9.29      $ 9.77      $ 8.51      $ 8.80  

Income from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income (c)

    0.55        0.56        0.58        0.64        0.69  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency

    0.32        (0.10 )      0.04        1.35        (0.29 )
                                           

Total from Investment Operations

    0.87        0.46        0.62        1.99        0.40  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

             

From net investment income

    (0.55 )      (0.59 )      (0.58 )      (0.64 )      (0.69 )

From net realized gains

    (0.12 )      (0.27 )      (0.52 )      (0.09 )       
                                           

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.67 )      (0.86 )      (1.10 )      (0.73 )      (0.69 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.09      $ 8.89      $ 9.29      $ 9.77      $ 8.51  

Total return (d)

    10.29 %      5.25 %      6.89 %      23.91 %      5.20 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

             

Net expenses (e)

    1.88 %      1.83 %      1.84 %      1.84 %      1.90 %

Net investment income (e)

    6.16 %      6.22 %      6.17 %      6.62 %      8.47 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 93,413      $ 102,085      $ 130,088      $ 144,762      $ 95,110  

 

(a) The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

 

(b) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor B shares were renamed Class B shares.

 

(c) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                               
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class C Shares (a)   2007      2006 (b)      2005      2004      2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.86      $ 9.25      $ 9.74      $ 8.47      $ 8.77  

Income from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income (c)

    0.55        0.56        0.58        0.64        0.69  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency

    0.31        (0.09 )      0.03        1.36        (0.30 )
                                           

Total from Investment Operations

    0.86        0.47        0.61        2.00        0.39  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

             

From net investment income

    (0.55 )      (0.59 )      (0.58 )      (0.64 )      (0.69 )

From net realized gains

    (0.12 )      (0.27 )      (0.52 )      (0.09 )       
                                           

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.67 )      (0.86 )      (1.10 )      (0.73 )      (0.69 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.05      $ 8.86      $ 9.25      $ 9.74      $ 8.47  

Total return (d)

    10.21 %      5.39 %      6.80 %      24.15 %      5.09 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

             

Net expenses (e)

    1.88 %      1.83 %      1.84 %      1.84 %      1.90 %

Net investment income (e)

    6.16 %      6.23 %      6.21 %      6.62 %      8.47 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 35,639      $ 39,547      $ 49,066      $ 63,005      $ 32,453  

 

(a) The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

 

(b) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Investor C shares were renamed Class C shares.

 

(c) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia High Income Fund

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

                               
    Year Ended March 31,  
Class Z Shares (a)   2007      2006 (b)      2005      2004      2003  

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 8.98      $ 9.37      $ 9.86      $ 8.57      $ 8.86  

Income from Investment Operations:

             

Net investment income (c)

    0.64        0.66        0.67        0.73        0.77  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency

    0.33        (0.10 )      0.04        1.38        (0.29 )
                                           

Total from Investment Operations

    0.97        0.56        0.71        2.11        0.48  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

             

From net investment income

    (0.64 )      (0.68 )      (0.68 )      (0.73 )      (0.77 )

From net realized gains

    (0.12 )      (0.27 )      (0.52 )      (0.09 )       
                                           

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.76 )      (0.95 )      (1.20 )      (0.82 )      (0.77 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 9.19      $ 8.98      $ 9.37      $ 9.86      $ 8.57  

Total return (d)

    11.41 %      6.37 %      7.76 %      25.30 %      6.19 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

             

Net expenses (e)

    0.88 %      0.83 %      0.84 %      0.84 %      0.90 %

Net investment income (e)

    7.14 %      7.19 %      7.09 %      7.62 %      9.47 %

Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)

  $ 739,921      $ 681,752      $ 707,834      $ 798,398      $ 460,639  

 

 

(a) The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund’s proportionate share of income and expense of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio.

 

(b) On August 22, 2005, the Fund’s Primary A shares were renamed Class Z shares.

 

(c) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(e) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Government & Corporate Bond Funds

March 31, 2007

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following series of the Trust (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Investment Goals

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund seeks total return by investing in investment grade fixed income securities. Columbia Short Term Bond Fund seeks high current income consistent with minimal fluctuation of principal. Columbia High Income Fund seeks maximum income by investing in a diversified portfolio of high yield debt securities.

Columbia High Income Fund (the “Feeder Fund”) seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing substantially all of its assets in Columbia High Income Master Portfolio (the “Master Portfolio”). The Master Portfolio is a series of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the “Master Trust”). The Master Portfolio has the same investment objective as the Feeder Fund. The value of the Feeder Fund’s investment in the Master Portfolio included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities reflects the Feeder Fund’s proportionate amount of beneficial interest in the net assets of the Master Portfolio (98.1% of the Master Portfolio at March 31, 2007). The financial statements of the Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with the Feeder Fund’s financial statements. Other funds that are managed by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”), and are not registered under the 1940 Act and whose financial statements are not presented here, also invest in the Master Portfolio.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares and each Fund offers four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

 

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 1.00%, 3.25% and 4.75% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 3.00%, 3.00% and 5.00% for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund, respectively, based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within one year after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Funds’ prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Equity securities and certain investment company shares are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various

 

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pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation. Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not appropriate, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at a “fair value”, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

Short-term investments that mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates current market value. Investments in other open end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

Similar policies are followed by the Master Portfolio in which the Feeder Fund invests. See the Notes to Financial Statements for the Master Portfolio included elsewhere in this report for the Master Portfolio’s valuation policies.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

Futures Contracts

With the exception of the Feeder Fund, all Funds may invest in futures contracts to seek to enhance returns, to hedge some of the risks of its investments in fixed income securities or as a substitute for a position in the underlying assets. The use of futures contracts involves certain risks, which include: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instrument or the underlying securities, or (3) an inaccurate prediction by Columbia, the Fund’s investment advisor, of the future direction of interest rates. Any of these risks may involve amounts exceeding the variation margin recorded in the Fund’s Statements of Assets and Liabilities at any given time.

Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund deposits cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Fund equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements to exchange one currency for another at a future date at a specified price. These contracts are used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between trade and settlement date of the contracts. The Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, may utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts in connection with the settlement of purchases and sales of securities. The Funds may also enter into these contracts to hedge certain other foreign currency denominated assets. Contracts to buy generally are used to acquire exposure to foreign currencies, while contracts to sell are used to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuations. Forward currency contracts are valued daily at the current exchange rate of the underlying currency, resulting in unrealized gains (losses) which become realized at the time the foreign currency contracts are closed or mature. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) arising from such transactions are included in net

 

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realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions. The use of forward currency contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Funds’ portfolio securities. While the maximum potential loss from such contracts is the aggregate face value in U.S. dollars at the time the contract was opened, exposure is typically limited to the change in value of the contract (in U.S. dollars) over the period it remains open. The Funds could also be exposed to risk if the counterparties of the contracts are unable to fulfill the terms of the contracts.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day’s exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Funds do not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statements of Operations.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Funds to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Funds hold until settlement date, in a segregated account, cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Stripped Securities

Stripped mortgage-backed securities are derivative multi-class mortgage securities structured so that one class receives most, if not all, of the principal from the underlying mortgage assets, while the other class receives most, if not all, of the interest and the remainder of the principal. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in an interest-only security. The market value of these securities can be extremely volatile in response to changes in interest rates. Credit risk reflects the risk that a Fund may not receive all or part of its principal because the issuer or credit enhancer has defaulted on its obligation.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Fund, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be creditworthy by Columbia. Each Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Columbia is responsible for determining that collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon each Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Funds seek to assert their rights.

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities

The Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, may invest in Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (“TIPS”). The principal amount of TIPS is adjusted periodically for inflation based on a monthly published index. Interest payments are based on the inflation-adjusted principal at the time the interest is paid.

Loan Participations and Commitments

The Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, may invest in loan participations. When a Fund purchases a loan participation, a Fund typically enters into a contractual relationship with the lender or third party selling such participation (“Selling Participant”), but not the borrower. As a result, a Fund assumes the credit risk of the borrower, selling participant and any other persons interpositioned between a Fund and the borrower (“Intermediate Participants”). A Fund may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the senior loan which it has purchased from the selling participant.

 

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Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Dividend income and corporate actions are recorded on ex-dividend date.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statements of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of a Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

The Feeder Fund records its proportionate share of investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses reported by the Master Portfolio on a daily basis. The investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses and expenses are allocated daily to investors in the Master Portfolio based upon the relative value of their investment in the Master Portfolio.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared daily and paid monthly for each Fund except the Feeder Fund. The Feeder Fund declares and pays dividends monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Fund intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Funds. Also, under the Funds’ organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Funds’ capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

 

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For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, paydown reclassifications, Section 988 bond bifurcation, allocations from the Master Portfolio, expired capital loss carryforwards and discount accretion adjustments were identified and reclassified among the components of the Funds’ net assets as follows:

 

               
    Undistributed/(Overdistributed)
Net Investment Income
    Accumulated Net
Realized Gain/Loss
    Paid-In Capital  

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 51,381     $ (51,382 )   $ 1  

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    (173,060 )     1,081,676       (908,616 )

Columbia High Income Fund

    137,031       (164,919 )     27,888  

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

 

    March 31, 2007
    Ordinary
Income*
   Long-Term
Capital Gains

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 93,816,208    $

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    46,746,647     

Columbia High Income Fund

    67,432,980      11,236,802

 

     March 31, 2006
     Ordinary
Income*
   Long-Term
Capital Gains

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

   $ 85,293,544    $ 3,712,014

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

     41,206,087     

Columbia High Income Fund

     74,355,142      24,552,499
* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

        
    Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
   Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 5,535,537    $ (4,450,240 )

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    1,497,747      (3,546,583 )

Columbia High Income Fund

    4,204,046      41,781,106  

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, were:

 

               
    Unrealized
Appreciation
    Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net Unrealized
Depreciation*
 

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 12,284,915     $ (16,735,155 )   $ (4,450,240 )

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    2,292,096       (5,838,679 )     (3,546,583 )

Columbia High Income Fund

      **       **       **

 

* The differences between book-basis and tax basis net unrealized depreciation are primarily due to wash sales and discount accretion adjustments.

 

** See Columbia High Income Master Portfolio’s Notes to Financial Statements for tax basis information.

 

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The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

 

                         
    Expiring in
2012
   Expiring in
2013
   Expiring in
2014
   Expiring in
2015
   Total

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $    $ 325,588    $ 72,823    $ 1,644,323    $ 2,042,734

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    1,127,032      4,476,378      7,426,061      12,691,619      25,721,090

 

Under current tax rules, certain currency and capital losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of March 31, 2007, Columbia Short Term Bond Fund deferred post-October capital losses of $231,736 attributed to security transactions to April 1, 2007.

During the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia Short Term Bond Fund had expired capital loss carryforwards of $1,103,186.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the “Interpretation”). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Funds and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Fund’s financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), is the investment advisor to the Funds and Columbia High Income Master Portfolio. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the following annual rates:

 

         
Fees on Average Net Assets   Columbia
Total Return
Bond Fund
    Columbia
Short Term
Bond Fund
 

First $500 Million

  0.40 %   0.30 %

$500 Million to $1 Billion

  0.35 %   0.30 %

$1 Billion to $1.5 Billion

  0.32 %   0.30 %

$1.5 Billion to $3 Billion

  0.29 %   0.30 %

$3 Billion to $6 Billion

  0.28 %   0.30 %

Over $6 Billion

  0.27 %   0.30 %

The Feeder Fund indirectly pays for investment advisory services through its investment in the Master Portfolio (see Note 4 of Notes to Financial Statements of the Master Portfolio).

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective investment advisory fee rates for Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets, was 0.34% and 0.30%, respectively.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Funds. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, based on the Funds’ average daily net assets at the annual rates listed below less the fees payable by the Funds under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below:

 

   
    Annual Fee Rate  

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  0.15 %

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  0.14 %

Columbia High Income Fund

  0.18 %

 

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Columbia has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its administration fee for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund at an annual rate of 0.02% of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund’s average daily net assets. Columbia, at its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement any time.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Funds. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Funds. Under the State Street Agreements, each Fund pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly. In addition, each of the Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, pays a monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of each Fund for the month. The aggregate fee during any year shall not exceed $140,000 (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Funds also reimburse State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Funds entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement Columbia provides services related to Fund expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Funds, with the exception of the Feeder Fund, reimburse Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Fund expenses. In addition, under the Services Agreement, the Funds reimburse Columbia for services related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The fees for these services are included in the “administration fee” on the Statements of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Funds under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Funds, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Funds also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Funds’ portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amounts paid to affiliates by each of the Funds under these agreements are as follows:

 

 

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 120,944

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    120,944

Columbia High Income Fund

    28,500

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Funds and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (“BFDS”) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Funds. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Funds and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Funds. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

 

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The Transfer Agent has voluntarily agreed to waive a portion of its fees so that Transfer Agent Fees (excluding out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees) will not exceed 0.02% annually of average net assets for Columbia High Income Fund. Columbia, at its discretion, may revise or discontinue this arrangement at any time.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective transfer agent fee rates for the Funds, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees and net of fee waivers, if any, as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets, were as follows:

 

   
    Transfer Agent Fee Rate  

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  0.03 %

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  0.04 %

Columbia High Income Fund

  0.06 %

 

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Funds’ shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts and net contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) fees as follows:

 

    Front End Sales Charge   Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
    Class A   Class A   Class B   Class C

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 728   $ 1,031   $ 7,584   $ 38

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    1,630     21     14,354     691

Columbia High Income Fund

    35,780         193,913     20,030

 

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and Class C shares of each Fund and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of each Fund. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Funds to compensate or reimburse the Distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes’ shares. Payments are made at an annual rate and paid monthly, as a percentage of average daily net assets, set from time to time by the Board of Trustees, and are charged as expenses of each Fund directly to the applicable share class. A substantial portion of the expenses incurred pursuant to these plans is paid to affiliates of BOA and the Distributor.

The annual rates in effect and plan limits, as a percentage of average daily net assets are as follows:

 

         
    Current
Rate
    Plan
Limit
 

Class A Combined Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plan

  0.25 %*   0.25 %

Class B and Class C Shareholder Servicing Plans

  0.25 %   0.25 %

Class B and Class C Distribution Plans

  0.75 %   0.75 %

 

* Columbia Short Term Bond Fund pays its shareholder servicing fees, at the rates shown above, under a separate shareholder servicing plan.

 

The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to waive 0.44% of distribution fees on Class C shares for Columbia Short Term Bond Fund. This fee waiver may be removed or eliminated by the Distributor at any time.

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through July 31, 2007, to the extent that total expenses (excluding interest expense and shareholder servicing and distribution fees) as a percentage of the respective Fund’s average daily net assets, exceed the following annual rates:

 

   
    Annual Rate  

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  0.60 %

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  0.48 %

Columbia High Income Fund

  0.93 %

There is no guarantee that these expense limitations will continue after July 31, 2007. Columbia is entitled to recover from Columbia Total Return Bond Fund any fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Columbia during the three year period following the date of such waiver or reimbursement, to the extent that such recovery would not cause the Fund to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery.

 

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At March 31, 2007, the amount potentially recoverable from Columbia Total Return Bond Fund is $1,044,185, which expires March 31, 2008.

Custody Credits

Each Fund has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statements of Operations. The Funds could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Funds are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Funds. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Funds in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. Each Fund’s expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Funds’ Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this Plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Funds’ assets. Income earned on the plan participant’s deferral account is based upon the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, another portfolio of the Trust. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in “Trustees fees” on the Statements of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in “Trustees fees” on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

As a result of fund mergers, certain funds assumed the assets and liabilities of the deferred compensation plan of the acquired fund. The deferred compensation plan of the acquired fund may be terminated at any time. Benefits under this deferred compensation plan are paid solely out of the Fund’s assets.

 

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

 

                     
    U.S. Government Securities     Other Investment Securities  
    Purchases     Sales     Purchases     Sales  

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  $ 6,010,648,268     $ 6,110,925,571     $ 1,243,332,453     $ 1,208,848,903  

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

    279,495,640       343,746,637       486,083,572       685,084,413  

Columbia High Income Fund

      *       *       *       *

 

* See Columbia High Income Master Portfolio for portfolio turnover information.

Note 6. Shares of Beneficial Interest

An unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest without par value are authorized for the Trust. The Trust’s Declaration of Trust authorizes the Board of Trustees to classify or reclassify any authorized but unissued shares into one or more additional classes or series of shares.

Class B shares generally convert to Class A shares within eight years as follows:

 

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund
Class B Shares Purchased:   Will Convert to
Class A shares After:

- after November 15, 1998

  Eight years

- between August 1, 1998 and November 15, 1998

 

$0 - $249,999

  Six years

$250,000 - $499,999

  Six years

$500,000 - $999,999

  Five years

 

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Columbia High Income Fund
Class B Shares Purchased:   Will Convert to
Class A Shares After:

- after November 15, 1998

  Eight years

- between August 1, 1997 and November 15, 1998

 

$0 - $249,999

  Nine years

$250,000 - $499,999

  Six years

$500,000 - $999,999

  Five years

- before August 1, 1997

  Eight years

As of March 31, 2007, the Funds had shareholders whose shares were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

 

 
    % of Shares
Outstanding Held

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  69.9

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  62.7

Columbia High Income Fund

  54.9

As of March 31, 2007, the Funds had shareholders that held greater than 5% of the shares outstanding over which BOA and/or its affiliates did not have investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

 

 
    % of Shares
Outstanding Held

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

  14.8

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  6.1

Columbia High Income Fund

  6.5

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

 

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in “Other expenses” in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Funds did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 8. Securities Lending

With the exception of the Feeder Fund, each Fund commenced a securities lending program in August 2006 and may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of each Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to each Fund on the next business day. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, is paid to the Funds. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Funds have the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event the Funds are delayed or prevented from exercising their right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Funds. The Funds bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

During the year ended March 31, 2007, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund participated in the program.

 

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Note 9. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

Certain Funds invest in securities of foreign issuers. There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC (“BACAP,” now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC (“BACAP Distributors,” now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG Settlement”) and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (the “SEC Order”) on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC’s website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC (“BAS”) agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively “BAC”), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the “MDL”). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims

 

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brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs’ counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action — Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company — involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

 

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff’s attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.

 

Note 10. Business Combinations and Mergers

On September 23, 2005, Nations Short-Intermediate Government Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund merged into Nations Short-Term Income Fund. Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of Nations Short-Intermediate Government Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund were issued in exchange for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of Nations Short-Term Income Fund, respectively. Class D, Class G and Class T shares of Columbia Short Term Bond Fund were issued in exchange for Class C, Class Z and Class A shares of Nations Short-Term Income Fund, respectively. Nations Short-Term Income Fund received a tax-free transfer of assets from Nations Short-Intermediate Government Fund and Columbia Short Term Bond Fund as follows:

 

             
    Shares
Issued
   Net Assets
Received
   Unrealized
Depreciation*
 

Nations Short-Intermediate Government Fund

  32,022,936    $ 315,056,275    $ (1,705,711 )

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

  41,924,126      411,667,981      (2,724,126 )

 

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    Net Assets of
Nations
Short-Term
Income Fund
Prior to
Combination
   Net Assets of
Nations
Short-Intermediate
Government Fund
and Columbia
Short Term Bond
Fund Immediately
Prior to
Combination
   Net Assets of
Nations
Short-Term
Income
Fund After
Combination
    
  $ 945,397,619    $ 726,724,256    $ 1,672,121,875   

 

* Unrealized depreciation is included in the respective Net Assets Received.

Nations Short-Term Income Fund was then renamed Columbia Short Term Bond Fund.

On October 7, 2005, Columbia Fixed Income Securities Fund merged into Nations Bond Fund. Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of Columbia Fixed Income Securities Fund were issued in exchange for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares of Nations Bond Fund, respectively. Class D shares of Columbia Fixed Income Securities Fund were issued in exchange for Class C shares of Nations Bond Fund. Nations Bond Fund received a tax-free transfer of assets from Columbia Fixed Income Securities Fund as follows:

 

                      
    Shares
Issued
   Net Assets
Received
   Unrealized
Depreciation*
      
  24,207,775    $ 236,741,690    $ (361,652 )   

 

                    
    Net Assets of
Nations Bond
Fund Prior to
Combination
   Net Assets of
Columbia Fixed
Income Securities
Fund Immediately
Prior to Combination
   Net Assets of
Nations Bond
Fund After
Combination
    
  $ 1,802,681,747    $ 236,741,690    $ 2,039,423,437   

Nations Bond Fund was then renamed Columbia Total Return Bond Fund.

 

* Unrealized depreciation is included in the Net Assets Received.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Total Return Bond Fund, Columbia Short Term Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Fund (constituting part of Columbia Funds Series Trust, hereafter referred to as the “Funds”) at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 25, 2007

 

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Columbia High Income Master Portfolio Annual Report

March 31, 2007

 

The following pages should be read in conjunction with Columbia High Income Fund’s Annual Report.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 86.1%

 

     Par ($)    Value ($)
Basic Materials – 7.6%         

Chemicals – 2.5%

    

Agricultural Chemicals – 0.3%

    

Mosaic Co.

    

7.375% 12/01/14 (a)

  1,370,000    1,428,225

7.625% 12/01/16 (a)

  1,640,000    1,730,200
        
     3,158,425

Chemical-Plastics – 0.3%

    

CPG International I, Inc.

    

10.500% 07/01/13

  2,465,000    2,588,250
        
     2,588,250

Chemicals-Diversified – 1.1%

    

EquiStar Chemicals LP

    

10.125% 09/01/08

  765,000    805,163

10.625% 05/01/11

  4,635,000    4,889,925

NOVA Chemicals Corp.

    

8.502% 11/15/13 (b)

  2,040,000    2,029,800

Phibro Animal Health Corp.

    

10.000% 08/01/13 (a)

  3,285,000    3,498,525
        
     11,223,413

Chemicals-Specialty – 0.8%

    

EquiStar Chemicals LP

    

7.550% 02/15/26

  2,925,000    2,888,438

Millennium America, Inc.

    

7.625% 11/15/26

  3,525,000    3,480,937

Tronox Worldwide LLC/Tronox Finance Corp.

    

9.500% 12/01/12

  1,930,000    2,045,800
        
     8,415,175
        

Chemicals Total

     25,385,263

Forest Products & Paper – 3.1%

    

Paper & Related Products – 3.1%

  

Abitibi-Consolidated, Inc.

    

8.850% 08/01/30

  1,645,000    1,464,050

Bowater Canada Finance

    

7.950% 11/15/11

  935,000    909,287

Bowater, Inc.

    

9.375% 12/15/21

  3,995,000    4,014,975

9.500% 10/15/12

  105,000    107,100

Georgia-Pacific Corp.

    

7.000% 01/15/15 (a)

  6,065,000    6,095,325

7.750% 11/15/29

  2,930,000    2,900,700

8.000% 01/15/24

  921,000    925,605

8.875% 05/15/31

  6,745,000    7,149,700

Glatfelter

    

7.125% 05/01/16

  3,190,000    3,237,850
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Smurfit Capital Funding PLC Ltd.

     

7.500% 11/20/25

   4,100,000    4,182,000
         
      30,986,592
         

Forest Products & Paper Total

      30,986,592

Iron/Steel – 1.2%

     

Steel-Specialty – 1.2%

     

Allegheny Ludlum Corp.

     

6.950% 12/15/25

   3,850,000    3,965,500

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     

8.375% 12/15/11

   5,490,000    5,901,750

UCAR Finance, Inc.

     

10.250% 02/15/12

   2,079,000    2,182,950
         
      12,050,200
         

Iron/Steel Total

      12,050,200

Metals & Mining – 0.8%

     

Metal-Diversified – 0.6%

     

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     

8.250% 04/01/15

   1,580,000    1,700,475

8.375% 04/01/17

   3,855,000    4,168,219
         
      5,868,694

Recycling – 0.2%

     

Aleris International, Inc.

     

7.375% 12/19/13 (b)(c)

   2,500,000    2,503,125
         
      2,503,125
         

Metals & Mining Total

      8,371,819
         

Basic Materials Total

      76,793,874
     
Communications – 15.1%          

Media – 5.7%

     

Cable TV – 0.6%

     

Shaw Communications, Inc.

     

7.500% 11/20/13

   6,060,000    5,839,646
         
      5,839,646

Multimedia – 1.0%

     

CanWest Media, Inc.

     

8.000% 09/15/12

   3,180,833    3,292,162

Quebecor Media, Inc.

     

7.750% 03/15/16

   6,885,000    7,074,338
         
      10,366,500

Publishing-Books – 1.0%

     

Houghton Mifflin Co.

     

7.200% 03/15/11

   4,490,000    4,557,350

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

      Par ($)    Value ($)

Morris Publishing Group LLC

     

7.000% 08/01/13

   5,605,000    5,352,775
         
      9,910,125

Publishing-Newspapers – 0.5%

     

Medianews Group, Inc.

     

6.875% 10/01/13

   1,780,000    1,619,800

Sun Media Corp.

     

7.625% 02/15/13

   3,800,000    3,857,000
         
      5,476,800

Publishing-Periodicals – 1.0%

     

Dex Media East LLC

     

12.125% 11/15/12

   516,000    564,375

Nielsen Finance LLC

     

7.610% 08/04/13 (b)(c)

   6,372,975    6,422,748

Ziff Davis Media, Inc.

     

11.360% 05/01/12 (b)

   3,090,000    3,097,725
         
      10,084,848

Television – 1.6%

     

ION Media Networks, Inc.

     

8.610% 01/15/12 (a)(b)

   5,235,000    5,352,787

11.610% 01/15/13 (a)(b)

   4,715,000    4,915,387

Videotron Ltee

     

6.375% 12/15/15

   665,000    653,363

6.875% 01/15/14

   5,500,000    5,555,000
         
      16,476,537
         

Media Total

      58,154,456

Telecommunication Services – 9.4%

  

Cellular Telecommunications – 2.5%

  

Centennial Cellular Operating Co./Centennial Communications Corp.

     

10.125% 06/15/13

   1,935,000    2,089,800

Dobson Cellular Systems, Inc.

     

8.375% 11/01/11

   2,950,000    3,130,687

9.875% 11/01/12

   1,725,000    1,880,250

Millicom International
Cellular SA

     

10.000% 12/01/13

   6,445,000    7,057,275

Rogers Wireless, Inc.

     

8.000% 12/15/12

   5,025,000    5,326,500

9.625% 05/01/11

   2,210,000    2,519,400

9.750% 06/01/16

   1,735,000    2,186,100

Rural Cellular Corp.

     

9.875% 02/01/10

   725,000    764,875
         
      24,954,887
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Satellite Telecommunications – 1.4%

  

Inmarsat Finance II PLC

     

(d) 11/15/12
(10.375% 11/15/08)

   5,755,000    5,438,475

Intelsat Subsidiary Holding Co., Ltd.

     

8.250% 01/15/13

   4,615,000    4,811,138

Loral Cyberstar, Inc.

     

10.000% 07/15/06 (e)(f)

   1,164,000   

PanAmSat Corp.

     

9.000% 08/15/14

   1,298,000    1,405,085

9.000% 06/15/16

   2,380,000    2,620,975
         
      14,275,673

Telecommunication Equipment – 1.7%

  

Lucent Technologies, Inc.

     

5.500% 11/15/08

   4,350,000    4,317,375

6.450% 03/15/29

   9,580,000    8,645,950

6.500% 01/15/28

   920,000    830,300

Nortel Networks Ltd.

     

10.750% 07/15/16 (a)

   3,515,000    3,901,650
         
      17,695,275

Telecommunication Services – 0.7%

  

Colo.Com, Inc.

     

13.875% 03/15/10 (a)(e)(f)(g)

   944,357   

GCI, Inc.

     

7.250% 02/15/14

   3,225,000    3,225,000

Mobifon Holdings BV

     

12.500% 07/31/10

   3,250,000    3,518,125
         
      6,743,125

Telephone-Integrated – 3.1%

     

Qwest Communications International, Inc.

     

7.250% 02/15/11

   5,545,000    5,676,694

Qwest Corp.

     

5.625% 11/15/08

   165,000    165,000

6.950% 06/30/10 (b)(c)

   6,500,000    6,670,625

7.125% 11/15/43

   2,950,000    2,832,000

7.250% 09/15/25

   1,410,000    1,454,063

7.500% 10/01/14

   2,595,000    2,737,725

8.875% 03/15/12

   1,130,000    1,248,650

8.875% 06/01/31

   10,005,000    10,430,212
         
      31,214,969
         

Telecommunication Services Total

   94,883,929
         

Communications Total

      153,038,385

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

      Par ($)    Value ($)
Consumer Cyclical – 13.5%          

Airlines – 2.0%

     

Airlines – 2.0%

     

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     

8.300% 12/15/29 (g)

   5,369,000    3,020,062

9.250% 03/15/22 (g)

   715,000    393,250

9.750% 05/15/21 (g)

   2,335,000    1,284,250

10.000% 08/15/08 (g)

   1,945,000    1,060,025

10.375% 02/01/11 (g)

   4,295,000    2,383,725

10.375% 12/15/22 (g)

   2,990,000    1,644,500

Northwest Airlines, Inc.

     

7.875% 03/15/08 (g)

   1,035,000    874,575

8.700% 03/15/07 (g)

   260,000    219,700

9.875% 03/15/07 (g)

   5,625,000    4,865,625

10.000% 02/01/09 (g)

   4,565,000    3,857,425
         
      19,603,137
         

Airlines Total

      19,603,137
         

Apparel – 0.4%

     

Textile-Apparel – 0.4%

     

Unifi, Inc.

     

11.500% 05/15/14

   4,435,000    4,401,737
         
      4,401,737
         

Apparel Total

      4,401,737
         

Auto Parts & Equipment – 2.7%

     

Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment-Original – 1.0%

Collins & Aikman Products Co.

     

12.875% 08/15/12 (a)(g)

   6,910,000    8,638

Lear Corp.

     

8.500% 12/01/13

   1,895,000    1,831,044

8.750% 12/01/16

   1,700,000    1,623,500

Tenneco Automotive, Inc.

     

8.625% 11/15/14

   3,145,000    3,278,662

10.250% 07/15/13

   2,895,000    3,155,550
         
      9,897,394

Rubber-Tires – 1.7%

     

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

     

6.375% 03/15/08

   982,000    984,455

8.140% 04/30/10 (b)(c)

   5,000,000    5,035,400

11.250% 03/01/11

   10,570,000    11,613,787
         
      17,633,642
         

Auto Parts & Equipment Total

      27,531,036

Entertainment – 0.1%

     

Gambling (Non-Hotel) – 0.1%

     

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.

     

9.000% 03/15/12

   845,000    880,913
         
      880,913
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Motion Pictures & Services – 0.0%

  

United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.

     

9.300% 07/01/15 (e)(i)

   274,485    247,037
         
      247,037
         

Entertainment Total

      1,127,950

Leisure Time – 0.6%

     

Recreational Centers – 0.6%

     

Town Sports International, Inc. (d) 02/01/14
(11.000% 02/01/09)

   4,200,000    3,759,000

7.125% 02/27/14 (b)(c)

   2,075,000    2,077,594
         
      5,836,594
         

Leisure Time Total

      5,836,594

Lodging – 3.7%

     

Casino Hotels – 3.2%

     

Boyd Gaming Corp.

     

7.750% 12/15/12

   7,382,000    7,621,915

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

     

8.875% 09/15/08

   335,000    349,238

Chukchansi Economic Development Authority

     

8.000% 11/15/13 (a)

   1,475,000    1,524,781

Galaxy Entertainment Finance Co., Ltd.

     

9.875% 12/15/12 (a)

   1,885,000    2,059,362

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.

     

9.750% 06/15/14

   3,955,000    4,043,987

Mandalay Resort Group

     

9.500% 08/01/08

   2,825,000    2,948,594

10.250% 08/01/07

   205,000    207,563

MGM Mirage

     

9.750% 06/01/07

   2,245,000    2,256,225

Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

     

6.375% 07/15/09

   3,250,000    3,233,750

MTR Gaming Group, Inc.

     

9.000% 06/01/12

   2,550,000    2,652,000

Penn National Gaming, Inc.

     

6.750% 03/01/15

   3,215,000    3,118,550

6.875% 12/01/11

   405,000    405,000

Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc.

     

7.848% 03/15/14 (a)(b)

   2,045,000    2,085,900
         
      32,506,865

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

      Par ($)    Value ($)

Hotels & Motels – 0.5%

     

Gaylord Entertainment Co.

     

6.750% 11/15/14

   1,930,000    1,879,338

8.000% 11/15/13

   3,135,000    3,209,456
         
      5,088,794
         

Lodging Total

      37,595,659

Retail – 3.4%

     

Multilevel Direct Selling – 0.3%

     

Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc./Distribuidora Comerical Jafra SA de CV

     

10.750% 05/15/11

   2,952,000    3,125,430
         
      3,125,430

Retail-Drug Stores – 1.7%

     

Jean Coutu Group, Inc.

     

8.500% 08/01/14

   5,635,000    6,113,975

Rite Aid Corp.

     

7.500% 01/15/15

   4,020,000    4,009,950

7.500% 03/01/17

   3,185,000    3,145,187

8.625% 03/01/15

   4,350,000    4,121,625
         
      17,390,737

Retail-Miscellaneous/Diversified – 0.2%

  

Harry & David Holdings, Inc.

     

9.000% 03/01/13

   1,835,000    1,871,700
         
      1,871,700

Retail-Propane Distributors – 0.7%

  

Star Gas Partners LP/Star Gas Finance Co.

     

10.250% 02/15/13

   6,595,000    7,007,188
         
      7,007,188

Retail-Toy Store – 0.5%

     

Toys R Us, Inc.

     

7.625% 08/01/11

   5,325,000    5,058,750
         
      5,058,750
         

Retail Total

      34,453,805

Textiles – 0.6%

     

Textile-Products – 0.6%

     

Invista

     

9.250% 05/01/12 (a)

   5,740,000    6,113,100
         
      6,113,100
         

Textiles Total

      6,113,100
         

Consumer Cyclical Total

      136,663,018
      Par ($)    Value ($)
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 11.3%          

Agriculture – 1.0%

     

Tobacco – 1.0%

     

Reynolds American, Inc.

     

7.625% 06/01/16

   5,400,000    5,744,688

7.750% 06/01/18

   3,895,000    4,202,736
         
      9,947,424
         

Agriculture Total

      9,947,424

Commercial Services – 2.9%

     

Commercial Services – 0.7%

     

Language Line Holdings, Inc.

     

11.125% 06/15/12

   3,895,000    4,138,437

Vertrue, Inc.

     

9.250% 04/01/14

   2,380,000    2,606,100
         
      6,744,537

Commercial Services-Finance – 0.0%

  

Cardtronics, Inc.

     

9.250% 08/15/13

   305,000    320,250
         
      320,250

Diversified Operations /Commercial Services – 0.4%

Chemed Corp.

     

8.750% 02/24/11

   3,565,000    3,707,600
         
      3,707,600

Marine Services – 0.2%

     

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.

     

7.750% 12/15/13

   1,760,000    1,746,800
         
      1,746,800

Printing-Commercial – 0.8%

     

Phoenix Color Corp.

     

13.000% 02/01/09

   3,391,000    3,399,477

Quebecor World, Inc.

     

9.750% 01/15/15 (a)

   1,885,000    1,979,250

Vertis, Inc.

     

9.750% 04/01/09

   3,240,000    3,296,700
         
      8,675,427

Protection-Safety – 0.5%

     

Protection One Alarm Monitoring

     

8.125% 01/15/09

   4,690,000    4,695,863
         
      4,695,863

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

 

      Par ($)    Value ($)

Schools – 0.3%

     

Knowledge Learning Corp., Inc.

     

7.750% 02/01/15 (a)

   3,610,000    3,546,825
         
      3,546,825
         

Commercial Services Total

      29,437,302

Food – 2.4%

     

Food-Meat Products – 0.4%

     

Swift & Co.

     

10.125% 10/01/09

   4,150,000    4,284,875
         
      4,284,875

Food-Miscellaneous/Diversified – 1.8%

  

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.

     

7.500% 11/01/14

   2,880,000    2,595,600

8.875% 12/01/15

   2,903,000    2,728,820

Dean Foods Co.

     

8.150% 08/01/07

   7,900,000    7,900,000

Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp.

     

8.250% 12/01/13

   4,180,000    4,545,959
         
      17,770,379

Poultry – 0.2%

     

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

     

7.625% 05/01/15

   1,235,000    1,231,912

8.375% 05/01/17

   925,000    913,438
         
      2,145,350
         

Food Total

      24,200,604

Healthcare Products – 0.8%

     

Medical Products – 0.8%

     

Encore Medical Finance LLC/Encore Medical Finance Corp.

     

11.750% 11/15/14 (a)

   2,580,000    2,644,500

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.

     

10.250% 06/01/14

   3,560,000    3,782,500

Invacare Corp.

     

9.750% 02/15/15 (a)

   2,110,000    2,120,550
         
      8,547,550
         

Healthcare Products Total

      8,547,550

Healthcare Services – 3.3%

     

Medical Products – 1.2%

     

BHM Technology

     

8.320% 07/21/13 (b)(c)

   121,915    117,800

8.350% 07/21/13 (b)(c)

   3,047,872    2,945,007

8.360% 07/21/13 (b)(c)

   1,523,936    1,472,503

Fisher Scientific International, Inc.

     

6.125% 07/01/15

   2,105,000    2,110,109
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Talecris Biotherapeutics

     

10.500% 12/06/13 (b)(c)

   1,665,825    1,672,072

11.860% 12/06/14 (b)(c)

   3,340,000    3,410,975
         
      11,728,466

Medical-HMO – 0.3%

     

Centene Corp.

     

7.250% 04/01/14 (a)

   2,700,000    2,713,500
         
      2,713,500

Medical-Hospitals – 1.0%

     

HCA, Inc.

     

9.250% 11/15/16 (a)

   4,045,000    4,363,544

Triad Hospitals, Inc.

     

7.000% 05/15/12

   3,105,000    3,221,437

7.000% 11/15/13

   2,490,000    2,598,938
         
      10,183,919

Medical-Nursing Homes – 0.2%

     

Skilled Healthcare Group

     

11.000% 01/15/14 (a)

   2,045,000    2,275,062
         
      2,275,062

Physician Practice Management – 0.6%

  

Ameripath, Inc.

     

10.500% 04/01/13

   5,780,000    6,184,600
         
      6,184,600
         

Healthcare Services Total

      33,085,547

Household Products/Wares – 0.5%

  

Consumer Products-Miscellaneous – 0.2%

  

Jarden Corp.

     

7.500% 05/01/17

   2,200,000    2,222,000
         
      2,222,000

Office Supplies & Forms – 0.3%

  

ACCO Brands Corp.

     

7.625% 08/15/15

   3,175,000    3,175,000
         
      3,175,000
         

Household Products/Wares Total

      5,397,000

Pharmaceuticals – 0.4%

     

Medical-Drugs – 0.4%

     

Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     

7.750% 04/01/14

   1,702,000    1,570,095

9.110% 12/01/13 (a)(b)

   340,000    347,225

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)

Warner Chilcott Corp. Series B,

     

7.360% 01/18/12 (b)(c)

   538,037    540,248

7.610% 01/18/12 (b)(c)

   641,019    643,654

Series C,

     

7.614% 01/18/11 (b)(c)

   323,709    325,040

Warner Chilcott Dovonex Delayed Draw

     

7.614% 01/21/12 (b)(c)

   176,280    176,720
         
      3,602,982
         

Pharmaceuticals Total

      3,602,982
         

Consumer Non-Cyclical Total

      114,218,409
     
Diversified – 0.5%          

Holding Companies-Diversified – 0.5%

  

Diversified Operations – 0.2%

     

Kansas City Southern Railway

     

9.500% 10/01/08

   1,935,000    2,026,913
         
      2,026,913

Special Purpose Aquisitions – 0.3%

  

ESI Tractebel Acquisition Corp.

     

7.990% 12/30/11

   3,166,000    3,235,104
         
      3,235,104
         

Holding Companies-Diversified Total

      5,262,017
         

Diversified Total

      5,262,017
     
Energy – 10.5%          

Coal – 0.4%

     

Peabody Energy Corp.

     

7.375% 11/01/16

   2,900,000    3,052,250

7.875% 11/01/26

   980,000    1,053,500
         
      4,105,750
         

Coal Total

      4,105,750

Energy-Alternate Sources – 0.0%

  

Salton Sea Funding

     

8.300% 05/30/11 (i)

   2,621    2,800
         
      2,800
         

Energy-Alternate Sources Total

      2,800
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Oil & Gas – 5.3%

     

Oil & Gas Drilling – 0.9%

     

Parker Drilling Co.

     

9.625% 10/01/13

   5,885,000    6,385,225

Pride International, Inc.

     

7.375% 07/15/14

   2,485,000    2,547,125
         
      8,932,350

Oil Companies-Exploration & Production – 4.4%

Chaparral Energy, Inc.

     

8.500% 12/01/15

   5,825,000    5,752,187

8.875% 02/01/17 (a)

   3,280,000    3,296,400

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     

6.875% 11/15/20

   1,885,000    1,875,575

Forest Oil Corp.

     

8.000% 12/15/11

   3,350,000    3,492,375

Hilcorp Energy LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.

     

7.750% 11/01/15 (a)

   2,570,000    2,525,025

9.000% 06/01/16 (a)

   1,760,000    1,865,600

Mariner Energy, Inc.

     

7.500% 04/15/13

   3,755,000    3,689,288

Newfield Exploration Co.

     

6.625% 04/15/16

   1,805,000    1,805,000

Petroquest Energy, Inc.

     

10.375% 05/15/12

   865,000    903,925

Pogo Producing Co.

     

6.625% 03/15/15

   270,000    263,250

6.875% 10/01/17

   5,955,000    5,806,125

Stone Energy Corp.

     

6.750% 12/15/14

   1,665,000    1,556,775

Venoco, Inc.

     

8.750% 12/15/11

   1,440,000    1,447,200

Vintage Petroleum, Inc.

     

8.250% 05/01/12

   4,435,000    4,623,013

Whiting Petroleum Corp.

     

7.000% 02/01/14

   5,620,000    5,479,500
         
      44,381,238
         

Oil & Gas Total

      53,313,588

Oil & Gas Services – 0.7%

     

Oil Field Machinery & Equipment – 0.3%

  

Complete Production Services, Inc.

     

8.000% 12/15/16 (a)

   2,650,000    2,716,250
         
      2,716,250

Oil-Field Services – 0.4%

     

Allis-Chalmers Energy, Inc.

     

8.500% 03/01/17

   615,000    605,775

9.000% 01/15/14

   4,075,000    4,105,563
         
      4,711,338
         

Oil & Gas Services Total

      7,427,588

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)

Pipelines – 4.1%

     

ANR Pipeline Co.

     

7.375% 02/15/24

   1,205,000    1,383,159

8.875% 03/15/10

   635,000    663,181

9.625% 11/01/21

   6,425,000    8,704,378

El Paso Corp.

     

7.800% 08/01/31

   1,600,000    1,768,000

El Paso Natural Gas Co.

     

7.500% 11/15/26

   1,750,000    1,952,472

7.625% 08/01/10

   5,240,000    5,468,354

8.375% 06/15/32

   1,860,000    2,291,606

8.625% 01/15/22

   1,880,000    2,281,592

MarkWest Energy Partners LP

     

6.875% 11/01/14

   1,065,000    1,033,050

8.500% 07/15/16

   4,100,000    4,274,250

Pacific Energy Partners LP/Pacific Energy Finance Corp.

     

7.125% 06/15/14

   1,850,000    1,931,992

Southern Natural Gas Co.

     

7.350% 02/15/31

   2,035,000    2,250,720

8.000% 03/01/32

   4,040,000    4,798,817

Williams Companies, Inc.

     

7.125% 09/01/11

   1,970,000    2,063,575
         
      40,865,146
         

Pipelines Total

      40,865,146
         

Energy Total

      105,714,872
     
Financials – 9.9%          

Banks – 0.4%

     

Commercial Banks-Western US – 0.4%

  

Fremont General Corp.

     

7.875% 03/17/09

   3,965,000    3,687,450
         
      3,687,450
         

Banks Total

      3,687,450

Diversified Financial Services – 6.1%

  

Finance-Auto Loans – 2.3%

     

Ford Motor Credit Co.

     

7.375% 10/28/09

   3,595,000    3,588,392

7.875% 06/15/10

   1,095,000    1,099,072

General Motors Acceptance Corp.

     

6.750% 12/01/14

   3,605,000    3,544,047

8.000% 11/01/31

   14,100,000    15,117,231
         
      23,348,742
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Finance-Investment Banker/ Broker – 0.8%

  

LaBranche & Co., Inc.

     

9.500% 05/15/09

   3,440,000    3,612,000

11.000% 05/15/12

   3,910,000    4,261,900
         
      7,873,900

Finance-Other Services – 0.9%

     

AMR Real Estate Partners, LP

     

7.125% 02/15/13 (a)

   1,515,000    1,496,063

8.125% 06/01/12

   7,620,000    7,753,350
         
      9,249,413

Special Purpose Entity – 2.1%

     

Ameripath Intermediate Holdings, Inc., PIK

     

10.650% 02/15/14 (a)(b)

   520,000    520,000

Cedar Brakes LLC

     

8.500% 02/15/14 (a)

   1,941,368    2,105,918

9.875% 09/01/13 (a)

   4,395,118    4,869,967

Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Co. LLC/Hawker Beechcraft Notes Co.

     

8.500% 04/01/15 (a)

   1,565,000    1,625,644

9.750% 04/01/17 (a)

   650,000    679,250

MXEnergy Holdings, Inc.

     

12.901% 08/01/11 (a)(b)

   2,650,000    2,438,000

Rainbow National Services LLC

     

10.375% 09/01/14 (a)

   2,910,000    3,255,562

Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp.

     

8.375% 12/15/13 (a)

   3,690,000    3,763,800

Vanguard Health Holding Co. LLC

  

(d) 10/01/15

(11.250% 10/01/09)

   2,020,000    1,641,250

9.000% 10/01/14

   455,000    460,687
         
      21,360,078
         

Diversified Financial Services Total

      61,832,133

Insurance – 1.1%

     

Life/Health Insurance – 0.7%

     

Crum & Forster Holdings Corp.

     

10.375% 06/15/13

   6,315,000    6,820,200
         
      6,820,200

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)

Multi-Line Insurance – 0.4%

     

Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

     

7.375% 04/15/18

   480,000    452,400

7.750% 07/15/37

   3,590,000    3,302,800

8.250% 10/01/15

   325,000    323,375

8.300% 04/15/26

   185,000    180,837
         
      4,259,412

Mutual Insurance – 0.0%

     

Lumbermens Mutual Casualty

     

8.300% 12/01/37 (a)(g)

   180,000    1,350

8.450% 12/01/1997 (a)(g)

   4,600,000    34,500

9.150% 07/01/26 (a)(g)

   9,865,000    73,988
         
      109,838
         

Insurance Total

      11,189,450

Real Estate – 0.6%

     

Real Estate Management/Services – 0.6%

  

LNR Property Corp.

     

8.090% 07/12/09 (b)(c)

   201,647    201,898

8.110% 07/12/09 (b)(c)

   403,354    403,858

8.110% 07/12/11 (b)(c)

   5,465,000    5,495,276
         
      6,101,032
         

Real Estate Total

      6,101,032

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.7%

REITS-Health Care – 0.4%

     

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     

7.000% 04/01/14

   4,285,000    4,327,850
         
      4,327,850

REITS-Hotels – 0.1%

     

Host Marriott LP

     

6.750% 06/01/16

   505,000    508,787
         
      508,787

REITS-Office Property – 0.6%

     

Crescent Real Estate Equities LP

     

7.500% 09/15/07

   1,550,000    1,557,750

9.250% 04/15/09

   4,470,000    4,570,575
         
      6,128,325

REITS-Single Tenant – 0.6%

     

Trustreet Properties, Inc.

     

7.500% 04/01/15

   5,950,000    6,481,151
         
      6,481,151
         

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total

      17,446,113
         

Financials Total

      100,256,178
     
      Par ($)    Value ($)
Industrials – 8.9%          

Aerospace & Defense – 1.3%

     

Aerospace/Defense- Equipment – 1.3%

  

BE Aerospace, Inc.

     

8.875% 05/01/11

   7,360,000    7,590,000

Sequa Corp.

     

8.875% 04/01/08

   3,115,000    3,192,875

9.000% 08/01/09

   2,635,000    2,779,925
         
      13,562,800
         

Aerospace & Defense Total

      13,562,800

Building Materials – 1.1%

  

Building & Construction Products-Miscellaneous – 0.6%

Dayton Superior Corp.

     

10.750% 09/15/08

   3,365,000    3,449,125

Panolam Industries International, Inc.

     

10.750% 10/01/13 (a)

   2,520,000    2,709,000
         
      6,158,125

Building Products-Wood – 0.5%

  

Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd.

     

9.350% 04/01/13 (b)

   2,630,000    2,011,950

Building Material Holding Co.

     

11.125% 09/15/14 (b)(c)

   2,600,000    2,610,842
         
      4,622,792
         

Building Materials Total

      10,780,917

Electrical Components & Equipment – 0.1%

  

Wire & Cable Products – 0.1%

  

Belden CDT, Inc.

     

7.000% 03/15/17 (a)

   1,135,000    1,157,725
         
      1,157,725
         

Electrical Components & Equipment Total

      1,157,725

Electronics – 0.9%

  

Electronic Components-Miscellaneous – 0.9%

NXP BV/NXP Funding LLC

     

7.875% 10/15/14 (a)

   5,030,000    5,193,475

9.500% 10/15/15 (a)

   3,805,000    3,928,662
         
      9,122,137
         

Electronics Total

      9,122,137

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)

Environmental Control – 0.6%

  

Pollution Control – 0.6%

  

Geo Sub Corp.

     

11.000% 05/15/12

   5,950,000    5,950,000
         
      5,950,000
         

Environmental Control Total

      5,950,000

Hand/Machine Tools – 0.2%

  

Machine Tools & Related Products – 0.2%

  

Thermadyne Holdings Corp.

     

9.250% 02/01/14

   2,055,000    2,024,175
         
      2,024,175
         

Hand/Machine Tools Total

      2,024,175

Metal Fabricate/Hardware – 0.8%

  

Metal Processors & Fabrication – 0.8%

  

Metals USA, Inc.

     

11.125% 12/01/15

   1,465,000    1,626,150

Mueller Group, Inc.

     

10.000% 05/01/12

   2,148,000    2,319,840

Neenah Foundry Co.

     

9.500% 01/01/17 (a)

   3,690,000    3,690,000
         
      7,635,990
         

Metal Fabricate/Hardware Total

      7,635,990

Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 1.3%

  

Diversified Manufacturing Operators – 1.3%

  

Clarke American Corp.

     

11.750% 12/15/13

   4,550,000    5,255,250

RBS Global, Inc. & Rexnord Corp.

     

9.500% 08/01/14

   4,790,000    4,981,600

Rental Services

     

8.860% 11/27/13 (b)(c)

   1,652,655    1,676,618

8.850% 11/27/13 (b)(c)

   837,345    849,487
         
      12,762,955
         

Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total

      12,762,955

Packaging & Containers – 1.9%

  

Containers-Metal/Glass – 1.7%

  

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.

     

7.750% 05/15/11

   2,080,000    2,147,600

8.750% 11/15/12

   5,785,000    6,088,712

8.875% 02/15/09

   3,230,000    3,294,600
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Owens-Illinois, Inc.

     

8.100% 05/15/07

   6,135,000    6,135,000
         
      17,665,912

Containers-Paper/Plastic – 0.2%

  

Berry Plastics Holding Corp.

     

8.875% 09/15/14

   1,995,000    2,039,888
         
      2,039,888
         

Packaging & Containers Total

      19,705,800

Transportation – 0.3%

  

Transportation-Railroad – 0.3%

  

TFM SA de CV

     

12.500% 06/15/12

   2,770,000    2,969,440
         
      2,969,440
         

Transportation Total

      2,969,440

Trucking & Leasing – 0.4%

  

Transport - Equipment & Leasing – 0.4%

  

Greenbrier Companies, Inc.

     

8.375% 05/15/15

   2,130,000    2,161,950

Interpool, Inc.

     

6.000% 09/01/14

   2,590,000    2,369,850
         
      4,531,800
         

Trucking & Leasing Total

      4,531,800
         

Industrials Total

      90,203,739
     
Technology – 2.9%          

Computers – 1.6%

  

Computer Services – 1.6%

  

Sungard Data Systems, Inc.

     

3.750% 01/15/09

   155,000    148,800

4.875% 01/15/14

   3,585,000    3,280,275

7.360% 12/13/12 (a)(b)(c)

   5,836,273    5,880,045

9.125% 08/15/13

   4,235,000    4,542,038

10.250% 08/15/15

   2,045,000    2,231,606
         
      16,082,764
         

Computers Total

      16,082,764

Semiconductors – 0.2%

     

Semiconductor Equipment – 0.2%

  

MagnaChip Semiconductor SA/MagnaChip Semiconductor Finance Co.

     

8.605% 12/15/11 (b)

   2,275,000    1,950,812
         
      1,950,812
         

Semiconductors Total

      1,950,812

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)

Software – 1.1%

  

Application Software – 0.5%

  

SS&C Technologies, Inc.

     

11.750% 12/01/13

   4,495,000    5,023,162
         
      5,023,162

Computer Software – 0.4%

  

Riverdeep Interactive

     

11.550% 12/21/07 (b)(c)

   1,955,000    1,950,113

UGS Corp.

     

10.000% 06/01/12

   2,155,000    2,357,031
         
      4,307,144

Transactional Software – 0.2%

     

Open Solutions, Inc.

     

9.750% 02/01/15 (a)

   2,050,000    2,111,500
         
      2,111,500
         

Software Total

      11,441,806
         

Technology Total

      29,475,382
     
Utilities – 5.9%          

Electric – 5.9%

     

Electric-Distribution – 0.6%

     

AES Eastern Energy LP

     

9.000% 01/02/17

   4,403,915    4,899,356

9.670% 01/02/29

   1,175,000    1,421,750
         
      6,321,106

Electric-Generation – 1.6%

     

AES Corp.

     

9.000% 05/15/15 (a)

   12,000,000    12,825,000

Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings LLC

     

9.681% 07/02/26

   2,490,000    2,888,400
         
      15,713,400

Electric-Integrated – 0.6%

     

CMS Energy Corp.

     

9.875% 10/15/07

   2,250,000    2,297,812

Mission Energy Holding Co.

     

13.500% 07/15/08

   1,997,000    2,176,730

PSEG Energy Holdings LLC

     

8.625% 02/15/08

   817,000    834,361

Western Resources

     

7.125% 08/01/09

   375,000    388,661
         
      5,697,564
      Par ($)    Value ($)

Independent Power Producer – 3.1%

  

Calpine Corp.

     

8.500% 07/15/10 (a)(g)

   23,187,000    24,578,220

9.875% 12/01/11 (a)(g)

   2,640,000    2,897,400

NRG Energy

     

7.375% 02/01/16

   3,790,000    3,894,225
         
      31,369,845
         

Electric Total

      59,101,915
         

Utilities Total

      59,101,915
         

Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $834,877,487)

   870,727,789

Convertible Bonds – 2.1%

     
Communications – 1.8%          

Internet – 0.0%

     

Web Portals/ISP – 0.0%

     

At Home Corp.

     

4.750% 12/15/06 (e)(j)

   3,896,787    389
         
      389
         

Internet Total

      389

Telecommunication Services – 1.8%

  

Telecommunication Equipment – 1.0%

  

Nortel Networks Corp.

     

4.250% 09/01/08

   9,840,000    9,717,000
         
      9,717,000

Telecom Equipment-Fiber Optics – 0.8%

  

Ciena Corp.

     

3.750% 02/01/08

   8,335,000    8,178,719
         
      8,178,719
         

Telecommunication Services Total

      17,895,719
         

Communications Total

      17,896,108
     
Consumer Cyclical – 0.1%          

Airlines – 0.1%

  

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

     

8.000% 06/03/23 (a)(g)

   2,885,000    1,608,388
         
      1,608,388
         

Airlines Total

      1,608,388
         

Consumer Cyclical Total

      1,608,388
     

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Convertible Bonds (continued)

 

      Par ($)    Value ($)
Financials – 0.2%          

Insurance – 0.2%

  

Life/Health Insurance – 0.2%

     

Conseco, Inc. (d)

     

09/30/35 (a)
(3.500% 09/30/10)

   2,290,000    2,184,087
         
      2,184,087
         

Insurance Total

      2,184,087
         

Financials Total

      2,184,087
         

Total Convertible Bonds
(cost of $21,846,240)

      21,688,583

Common Stocks – 1.5%

     
     
      Shares      
Communications – 0.2%          

Internet – 0.2%

     

Neon Communications Group, Inc. (i)(k)

   541,552    2,539,879
         

Internet Total

      2,539,879

Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

  

Remote Dynamics, Inc. (k)

   7,934    24
         

Telecommunication Services Total

      24
         

Communications Total

      2,539,903
     
Consumer Discretionary – 0.3%     

Media – 0.3%

     

CBS Corp., Class B

   83,600    2,557,324
         

Media Total

      2,557,324
         

Consumer Discretionary Total

      2,557,324
     
Energy – 0.3%          

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.3%

  

Williams Companies, Inc.

   93,200    2,652,472
         

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Total

      2,652,472
         

Energy Total

      2,652,472
     
Financials – 0.0%          

Diversified Financial Services – 0.0%

  

Adelphia Recovery Trust (k)(e)

   1,410,902    14,109
         

Financials Total

      14,109
     
      Shares    Value ($)
Industrials – 0.0%          

Industrial Conglomerates – 0.0%

     

Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd. (k)

   22,900    144,799
         

Industrial Conglomerates Total

      144,799
         

Industrials Total

      144,799
     
Technology – 0.2%          

Software – 0.2%

     

Quadramed Corp. (i)(k)

   593,654    1,804,708
         

Software Total

      1,804,708
         

Technology Total

      1,804,708
     
Telecommunication Services – 0.3%     

Wireless Telecommunication Services – 0.3%

Sprint Nextel Corp.

   178,300    3,380,568
         

Wireless Telecommunication Services Total

      3,380,568
         

Telecommunication Services Total

      3,380,568
     
Utilities – 0.2%          

Gas Utilities – 0.2%

     

Star Gas Partners LP (k)

   502,158    1,963,438
         

Gas Utilities Total

      1,963,438
         

Utilities Total

      1,963,438
         

Total Common Stocks
(cost of $10,631,356)

      15,057,321
     

Preferred Stocks – 1.5%

     
     
Communications – 0.3%          

Media – 0.2%

     

Publishing-Periodicals – 0.0%

     

Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc. 10.00% (i)

   328    6,560
         
      6,560

Multimedia – 0.2%

     

Haights Cross Communications, Inc., Series B 16.00% (i)

   67,100    2,583,350
         
      2,583,350
         

Media Total

      2,589,910

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Preferred Stocks (continued)

 

      Shares    Value ($)
Communications – 0.3%          

Telecommunication Services – 0.1%

  

Wireless Equipment – 0.1%

     

Loral Skynet Corp. 12.00% PIK (k)

   3,114    641,095
         
      641,095
         

Telecommunication Services Total

      641,095
         

Communications Total

      3,231,005
     
Financials – 1.2%          

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 1.2%

REITS-Diversified – 1.2%

     

Sovereign Real Estate Investment Corp.,
12.00% (a)(i)

   7,796,000    12,130,576
         
      12,130,576
         

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Total

      12,130,576
         

Financials Total

      12,130,576
         

Total Preferred Stocks
(cost of $13,960,851)

      15,361,581
     

Convertible Preferred Stocks – 0.7%

  
Communications – 0.0%          

Neon Communications Group, Inc.
6.00% (e)(i)

   81,003    379,904
         

Communications Total

      379,904
     
Technology – 0.7%          

Quadramed Corp.
5.50% (a)(i)(k)

   246,600    6,534,900
         

Technology Total

      6,534,900
         

Technology Total

      6,534,900
         

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(cost of $6,190,389)

   6,914,804

Warrants – 0.0%

     
      Units    Value ($)
Communications – 0.0%          

Media – 0.0%

     

Multimedia – 0.0%

     

Haights Cross Communications, Inc.

     

Prefered Warrants, Expires
10/12/11 (e)(i)(k)

   52,175    522

Expires 12/10/11 (e)(i)(k)(l)

   43   
         
      522

Publishing-Periodicals – 0.0%

  

Ziff Davis Media, Inc., Series E

     

Expires 08/12/12 (k)

   78,048    781
         
      781
         

Media Total

      1,303

Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

Cellular Telecommunications – 0.0%

UbiquiTel, Inc.

     

Expires 04/15/10 (a)(e)(f)(i)(k)

   180   
         
     

Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

Telecommunication Services – 0.0%

Colo.Com, Inc.

     

Expires 03/15/10 (a)(e)(f)(k)

   1,145   
         

Telecommunication Services Total

     
         

Communications Total

      1,303
         

Total Warrants
(cost of $35,276)

      1,303
     

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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      Par ($)    Value ($)
Short-Term Obligation – 6.2%     

Repurchase agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07, at 5.260%, collateralized by a U.S. Government Agency Obligation maturing 04/18/11, market value $64,392,288 (repurchase proceeds $63,156,672)

   63,129,000    63,129,000
         

Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $63,129,000)

   63,129,000
         

Total Investments – 98.1%
(cost of $950,670,599)(h)

   992,880,381
         

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 1.9%

      19,045,652
         

Net Assets – 100.0%

      1,011,926,033

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

(a) Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, except the following, amounted to $177,400,631, which represents 17.5% of net assets.

 

Security

   Acquisition Date    Acquisition Cost

Quadramed Corp., Preferred Stock

   06/21/05    $ 5,957,100

Sovereign Real Estate Investment Corp., Preferred Stock

   07/27/05      10,216,448

UbiquiTel, Inc., Warrants: Expires 04/15/10

   04/11/00      9,575
     
     
     
(b) The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

 

(c) Loan participation agreement.

 

(d) Step bond. Security is currently not paying coupon. Shown parenthetically is the next coupon rate to be paid and the date the Fund will begin accruing at this rate.

 

(e) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.

 

(f) Security has no value.
(g) The issuer has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11, and is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At March 31, 2007, the value of these securities amounted to $48,805,621, which represents 4.8% of net assets.

 

(h) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $951,099,275.

 

(i) Illiquid security.

 

(j) The issuer is in default of certain debt covenants. Income is not being accrued. At March 31, 2007, the value of this security represents less than 0.1% of net assets.

 

(k) Non-income producing security.

 

(l) Rounds to less than $1.00.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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At March 31, 2007, the asset allocation of the Master Portfolio is as follows:

 

Asset Allocation (unaudited)

   % of Net Assets  

Corporate Fixed Income Bonds & Notes

   86.1  

Convertible Bonds

   2.1  

Common Stocks

   1.5  

Preferred Stocks

   1.5  

Convertible Preferred Stocks

   0.7  

Warrants

   0.0 *
      
   91.9  

Short-Term Obligation

   6.2  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

   1.9  
      
   100.0  
      

* Represents less than 0.1%.

 

Acronym

  

Name

CAD    Canadian Dollar
PIK    Payment-In-Kind
USD    United States Dollar

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets And Liabilities – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

          ($)
Assets   

Investments, at cost

   950,670,599
       
  

Investments, at value

   992,880,381
  

Cash

   871,106
  

Receivable for:

  
  

Investments sold

   3,160,483
  

Interest

   18,680,479
  

Dividends

   18,392
         
  

Total assets

   1,015,610,841
Liabilities   

Payable for:

  
  

Investments purchased

   3,080,945
  

Investment advisory fee

   464,988
  

Administration fee

   30,830
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   18,765
  

Trustees’ fees

   53,350
  

Custody fee

   1,762
  

Other liabilities

   34,168
         
  

Total liabilities

   3,684,808
         
  

Net Assets

   1,011,926,033

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

          ($)  
Investment Income   

Dividends

   561,043  
  

Interest

   78,155,282  
  

Foreign taxes withheld

   (8,138 )
           
  

Total Income

   78,708,187  
Expenses   

Investment advisory fee

   5,256,047  
  

Administration fee

   335,240  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   192,737  
  

Trustees’ fees

   20,021  
  

Custody fee

   53,210  
  

Other expenses

   101,147  
           
  

Total Expenses

   5,958,402  
  

Custody earnings credit

   (30,128 )
           
  

Net Expenses

   5,928,274  
           
  

Net Investment Income

   72,779,913  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  
  

Investments

   4,163,277  
  

Foreign currency transactions

   (183,538 )
           
  

Net realized gain

   3,979,739  
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  
  

Investments

   32,780,070  
  

Foreign currency translations

   (34,825 )
           
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation

   32,745,245  
           
  

Net Gain

   36,724,984  
           
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   109,504,897  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets:         Year Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
     Year Ended
March 31,
2006 ($)
 
Operations   

Net investment income

   72,779,913      75,312,745  
  

Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions

   3,979,739      29,918,278  
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations

   32,745,245      (41,945,124 )
                  
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   109,504,897      63,285,899  
Share Transactions   

Contributions

   333,555,588      336,075,734  
  

Withdrawals

   (395,801,840 )    (524,709,245 )
                  
  

Net Decrease

   (62,246,252 )    (188,633,511 )
                    
  

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

   47,258,645      (125,347,612 )
Net Assets   

Beginning of period

   964,667,388      1,090,015,000  
  

End of period

   1,011,926,033      964,667,388  
                  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

 

    Year Ended March 31,  
    2007      2006      2005      2004      2003  

Total return

  11.69 %    6.60 %    7.99 %    25.53 %    6.47 %

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

             

Net expenses (a)

  0.60 %    0.60 %    0.61 %    0.61 %    0.62 %

Net investment income

  7.41 %    7.41 %    7.33 %    7.85 %    9.76 %

Portfolio turnover rate

  44 %    34 %    33 %    51 %    50 %

 

(a) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC (the “Master Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains only to Columbia High Income Master Portfolio (the “Master Portfolio”).

The following investors (each a “Feeder Fund” and collectively the “Feeder Funds”), were invested in the Master Portfolio at March 31, 2007:

 

   
Columbia High Income Master Portfolio:      

Columbia High Income Fund

  98.1 %

Columbia High Income Fund (Offshore)

  1.9 %

Effective March 30, 2007, the Master Trust converted from a Delaware statutory trust to a Delaware limited liability company and changed its name to “Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC” from “Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust”. The series of the Master Trust serve as Master Portfolios for the Columbia Funds that operate as Feeder Funds in a Master/Feeder structure.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Master Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Master Portfolio’s Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation. Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Equity securities and certain investment company shares are valued at the last sale price on the principal exchange on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the closing bid price on such exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

Foreign securities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity, the securities are valued at the last sale price of the local shares in the principal market in which such securities are normally traded.

Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not appropriate, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at “fair value”, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Master Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures.

 

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Delayed Delivery Securities

The Master Portfolio may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a “when-issued” basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Master Portfolio to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Master Portfolio holds until settlement date, in a segregated account, cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Repurchase Agreements

The Master Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be creditworthy by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”), the Master Portfolio’s investment advisor. The Master Portfolio, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Columbia is responsible for determining that collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase agreement including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon the Master Portfolio’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Master Portfolio seeks to assert its rights.

Loan Participations and Commitments

The Master Portfolio may invest in loan participations. When the Master Portfolio purchases a loan participation, it typically enters into a contractual relationship with the lender or third party selling such participation (“Selling Participant”), but not the borrower. As a result, the Master Portfolio assumes the credit risk of the borrower, Selling Participant and any other persons interpositioned between the Master Portfolio and the borrower (“Intermediate Participants”). The Master Portfolio may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the senior loan which it has purchased from the Selling Participant.

Foreign Currency Transactions

The values of all assets and liabilities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day’s exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Master Portfolio does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-date.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost if the Master Portfolio still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Master Portfolio no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Each investor in the Master Portfolio is treated as an owner of its proportionate share of the net assets, income, expenses, realized and unrealized gains and losses of the Master Portfolio.

Expenses

General expenses of the Master Trust are allocated to the Master Portfolio based upon its relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Master Portfolio are charged directly to the Master Portfolio.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Master Portfolio is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes and therefore is not subject to federal income tax. Each investor in the Master Portfolio will be subject to taxation on its allocated share of the Master Portfolio’s ordinary income and capital gains.

The Master Portfolio’s assets, income and distributions will be managed in such a way that a Feeder Fund will be able to

 

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continue to qualify as a registered investment company by investing its assets through its Master Portfolio.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Master Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Master Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Master Portfolio. Also, under the Master Portfolio’s organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Master Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Master Trust. However, based on experience, the Master Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was:

 

     
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Net Unrealized

Appreciation

$61,984,544   $(20,203,438)   $41,781,106

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the “Interpretation”). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Master Portfolio and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Master Portfolio’s financial statements.

 

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), is the investment advisor to the Master Portfolio. Columbia receives an investment advisory fee, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the average daily net assets of the Master Portfolio at the following annual rates:

 

 
Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Fee Rate

First $500 million

  0.55%

$500 million to $1 billion

  0.52%

$1 billion to $1.5 billion

  0.49%

Over $1.5 billion

  0.46%

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the effective investment advisory fee rate for the Master Portfolio was 0.54% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

Sub-Advisory Fee

MacKay Shields LLC (“MacKay Shields”) has been retained by Columbia as the investment sub-advisor to the Master Portfolio. As the sub-advisor, MacKay Shields is responsible for daily investment operations, including placing all orders for the purchase and sale of the portfolio securities for the Master Portfolio. Columbia, from the investment advisory fee it receives, pays MacKay Shields a monthly sub-advisory fee based on the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

 

   
Average Daily Net Assets   Annual Fee Rate  

First $100 million

  0.400 %

$100 million to $200 million

  0.375 %

Over $200 million

  0.350 %

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Master Portfolio. Under the administration agreement, Columbia is entitled to receive an administration fee, computed daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.05% of the Master Portfolio’s average daily net assets less the fees

 

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payable by the Master Portfolio under the agreements described in the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below:

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Master Portfolio. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Master Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Master Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets for the month. The aggregate fee during any year shall not exceed $140,000 (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Master Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Master Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Master Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Master Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services performed in connection with Master Portfolio expenses. Fees related to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are paid by the Feeder Fund and are included in the “Administration fee” on the Feeder Fund’s Statement of Operations.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Master Portfolio under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement. Under its pricing and bookkeeping agreement with the Master Portfolio, Columbia was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Master Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Master Portfolio’s portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Master Portfolio under these agreements is $120,944.

Custody Credits

The Master Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The Master Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Master Portfolio are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and receive no compensation from the Master Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Master Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations.

The Master Trust’s eligible Trustees may participate in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. All benefits provided under this plan are unfunded and any payments to plan participants are paid solely out of the Master Portfolio’s assets. Income earned on the plan participant’s deferral account is based on the rate of return of the eligible mutual funds selected by the participants or, if no funds are selected, on the rate of return of Columbia Treasury Reserves, a portfolio of Columbia Funds Series Trust, another registered investment company advised by Columbia. The expense for the deferred compensation plan is included in “Trustees’ fees” in the Statement of Operations. The liability for the deferred compensation plan is included in “Trustees’ fees” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were $420,124,549 and $388,445,210, respectively.

Note 6. Line of Credit

The Master Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund or Master Portfolio based on its borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned among each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund or Master Portfolio. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in “Other expenses” in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007 the Master Portfolio did not borrow under these arrangements.

 

Note 7. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Unfunded Loans

As of March 31, 2007, the Master Portfolio had unfunded loan commitments pursuant to the following loan agreements:

 

 
Borrower:   Unfunded Commitment

Pinnacle Senior Subordinated Bridge Loan

  $ 1,676,923

Pinnacle Senior Unsecured Bridge Loan

    2,683,076

LNR Property Corp. Term Loan

    605,000

Foreign Securities

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

High-Yield Securities

The Master Portfolio invests in high-yield securities, which may involve greater credit risk and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. Government bonds and other higher quality fixed income securities. These securities are non-investment grade securities, often referred to as “junk bonds”. Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high-yield securities may be less liquid to the extent that there is no established secondary market.

 

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Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC (“BACAP,” now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC (“BACAP Distributors,” now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG Settlement”) and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (the “SEC Order”) on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC’s website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC (“BAS”) agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively “BAC”), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the “MDL”). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs’ counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action—Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company—involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United

 

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States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff’s attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Holders and Trustees of Columbia High Income Master Portfolio

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia High Income Master Portfolio (constituting part of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC, hereafter referred to as the “Portfolio”) at March 31, 2007, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 25, 2007

 

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Fund Governance

 

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees for the Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Complex, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

 

Independent Trustees

 

Name, address and age, Position
with funds, Year first elected or
appointed to office
   Principal occupation(s) during past five years, Number of portfolios in Columbia Funds
Complex overseen by trustee/director, Other directorships held
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau &Associates (consulting), from 2000 through present.

Oversees 79.

None.

William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  

Retired.

Oversees 79.

Director — Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sports wear).

William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

President, Retail Banking–IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.

Oversees 79.

None.

R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director and Chairman — Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.

Oversees 79.

Director — Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance).

Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  

President, Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.

Oversees 79.

Board Member — Piedmont Natural Gas.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers

 

Name, address and age, Position
with Columbia Funds, Year first
elected or appointed to office
   Principal occupation(s) during past five years
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
   President–Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director–Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President–Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director–Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director–Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director–FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer–CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
   Associate General Counsel, Bank of America since April, 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management (investment management) prior to April, 2005.
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(since 2000)
   Treasurer–Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer–the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000–December 2006; Vice President–Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President–Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer–Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004–Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)     

One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111

Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)

   Director (Columbia Management Group LLC and Investment Product Group Compliance), Bank of America since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management (investment management), August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (investment management) prior to August 2004.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
   Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Managing Director of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC September, 2004 to December, 2005; Vice President Fund Administration June, 2002 to September, 2004. Vice President Product Strategy and Development from February, 2001 to June, 2002.
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
   Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Fund Controller from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.

 

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Officers

 

Name, address and age, Position
with Columbia Funds, Year first
elected or appointed to office
   Principal occupation(s) during past five years
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
   Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
   Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
   Vice President-Fund Treasury of the Advisor since October, 2004; Vice President-Trustee Reporting from April, 2002 to October, 2004; Management Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) prior to October, 2002.

 

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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) contemplates that the Boards of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust (the “Boards”), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and are not “interested persons” of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory and sub-advisory agreements and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Boards reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, (i) investment advisory agreements with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“CMA”) for the Columbia Short Term Bond Fund, Columbia Total Return Bond Fund and Columbia High Income Master Portfolio; and (ii) an investment sub-advisory agreement with MacKay Shields LLC (“MacKay Shields” or the “Sub-Adviser”) for Columbia High Income Master Portfolio. The investment advisory agreements with CMA and the investment sub-advisory agreement with MacKay Shields are each referred to as an “Advisory Agreement” and collectively referred to as the “Advisory Agreements.” The funds and master portfolios identified above are each referred to as a “Fund” and collectively referred to as the “Funds.”

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Boards, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the Sub-Adviser and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreements. The Boards’ review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to them and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Boards received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds by CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements. The Boards also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Funds, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration forms (“Forms ADV”) for CMA and the Sub-Adviser were made available to the Boards, as were CMA’s and the Sub-Adviser’s responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Boards reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

In addition, the Boards considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Funds, CMA and the Sub-Adviser, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Funds’ Chief Compliance Officer.

The Boards evaluated the ability of CMA and the Sub-Adviser, based on their resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Boards considered information regarding CMA’s compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Funds.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Boards concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to each of the Funds by CMA and the Sub-Adviser.

Fund Performance and Expenses. The Boards considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for each of the Funds, as relevant. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) to be the most similar to a given Fund (the “Peer Group”) and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the “Universe”), as well as to each Fund’s benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Boards were provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in each Fund’s Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Boards received and considered statistical information regarding each Fund’s total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Boards also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for each Fund’s Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. For certain Funds, Lipper determined that the

 

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composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ from that of performance to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Boards also considered Lipper data that ranked each Fund based on: (i) each Fund’s one-year performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) each Fund’s one-year performance compared to total expenses; (iii) each Fund’s three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) each Fund’s three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Fee Rates. The Boards reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rates combined with the administration fee rates, payable by the Funds to CMA for investment advisory services (the “Advisory Agreement Rates”). The Boards also reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment sub-advisory fee rates (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates”) payable by CMA to the Sub-Adviser for investment sub-advisory services. In addition, the Boards reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rates and considered the Advisory Agreement Rates after taking the waivers/caps into account (the “Net Advisory Rates”). The Boards noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Boards also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses of certain Funds across the fund complex, including in conjunction with certain Fund mergers. The Boards also recognized the possibility that certain Funds would reach breakpoints sooner because of the new assets obtained as a result of a merger. Additionally, the Boards received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates with those of the other funds in their respective Peer Groups.

For certain Funds highlighted as meeting agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Boards engaged in further analysis with regard to approval of the Funds’ Advisory Agreements. The Boards engaged in further review of the Columbia High Income Master Portfolio because its Net Advisory Rate and performance over some periods were appreciably outside of the median range of its Peer Group. However, the Boards noted other factors such as the positive performance of the Fund relative to its performance Universe in other periods and total expenses that were not appreciably outside the median range of its expense Universe, that outweighed the factors noted above.

The Boards also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the “Consultant”) appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant’s role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant’s report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Boards concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, and the approval of the Advisory Agreements for all of the Funds.

With regard to the Funds with a sub-adviser, the Boards also reviewed the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates charged by MacKay Shields, which serves as Sub-Adviser to certain of the Funds. The Boards concluded that the Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates are fair and equitable, based on their consideration of the factors described above.

Profitability. The Boards received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rates and the Net Advisory Rates, as well as on other relationships between the Funds and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Boards concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Boards received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds, whether the Funds have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Boards concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Fund shareholders, most particularly through breakpoints and fee waiver arrangements.

 

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The Boards acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser’s economies of scale, stemming largely from the Boards’ understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients. The Boards also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA and the Sub-Adviser to their other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Boards concluded that, where the Advisory Agreement Rates, Sub-Advisory Agreement Rates and Net Advisory Rates were appreciably higher than the range of the fee rates offered to other CMA and Sub-Adviser clients, based on information provided by CMA and the Sub-Adviser, the costs associated with managing and operating a registered investment company provided a justification for the higher fee rates charged to the Funds.

Other Benefits to CMA and the Sub-Adviser. The Boards received and considered information regarding any “fall-out” or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates and the Sub-Adviser as a result of their relationships with the Funds. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA’s and the Sub-Adviser’s relationships with the Funds (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA’s and the Sub-Adviser’s business as a result of their relationships with the Funds (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates or a Sub-Adviser).

 

The Boards considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Funds in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Boards also reviewed CMA’s and the Sub-Adviser’s methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Funds and other clients. The Boards concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review. As discussed above, the Boards review materials received from CMA and the Sub-Adviser annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Boards also review and assess the quality of the services the Funds receive throughout the year. In this regard, the Boards review reports of CMA and the Sub-Adviser at each of their quarterly meetings, which include, among other things, Fund performance reports. In addition, the Boards confer with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion. After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Boards concluded that the compensation payable to CMA and the Sub-Adviser under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Boards unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreements.

 

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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent Fee Consultant

 

INDEPENDENT FEE CONSULTANT’S EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH MANAGEMENT FEES ARE NEGOTIATED FOR THE COLUMBIA MUTUAL FUNDS OVERSEEN BY THE COLUMBIA NATIONS BOARD

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

 

I. Overview

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“CMA”) and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. (“CFD”1) agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General’s Assurance of Discontinuance (“AOD”). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund (“Fund” and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the “Funds”) only if the Independent Members of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund’s Board together with the other members of the Fund’s Board, referred to as the “Trustees”) appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant (“IFC”) who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds’ Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with “managing the process by which proposed management fees…to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance.” In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA “may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees…using…an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of…the Independent Fee Consultant.”

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

 

1. The nature and quality of CMA’s services, including the Fund’s performance;

 

2. Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

 

3. Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

 

4. Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

 

1

CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. (“CMG”), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds’ transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

 

2

I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.

 

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5. Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

 

6. Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.

C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA’s costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

 

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

 

1. Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG’s costs and profitability.

 

2. Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG’s fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) in performing the Trustees’ screening procedures.

 

3. Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether…the fund-by-fund screen…should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

 

4. Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

 

5. Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

 

6. Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

 

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Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG’s view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG’s analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds’ assets increase.

 

7. Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

 

III. Principal Finding

A. General

 

1. Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

 

2. In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

 

3. The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

 

4. Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

 

5. Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

 

6. The Funds’ performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

 

7. The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund’s performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund’s ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

 

8. Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

 

9. The relationship between the distribution of the rankings for the three fee and expense measures partly reflects the use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

 

10.

The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds

 

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shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

 

11. Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

 

12. Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

 

13. The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves’ fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

 

14. CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

 

15. CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

 

16. The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

 

17. CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds’ management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds’ management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.

G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

 

18. The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

 

19. Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

 

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

 

1.

Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has

 

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begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

 

2. Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

 

3. Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management (“MCM”) in as much as CMA is MCM’s largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM’s other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

 

4. Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

 

5. If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

 

6. Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

 

7. Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

 

8. Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

 

9. Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG’s profitability.

Respectfully submitted,

John D. Rea

 

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Appendix

 

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

 

1. Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

 

2. CMG’s expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

 

3. Information on CMG’s organizational structure;

 

4. Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

 

5. Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

 

6. Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

 

7. Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

 

8. Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

 

9. Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting (“NERA”) to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.

 

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Columbia Funds

 

Growth Funds  

Columbia Acorn Fund

Columbia Acorn Select

Columbia Acorn USA

Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Core Funds  

Columbia Common Stock Fund

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Columbia Small Cap Core Fund

Value Funds  

Columbia Disciplined Value Fund

Columbia Dividend Income Fund

Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund

Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds  

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Columbia Balanced Fund

Columbia Liberty Fund

Columbia LifeGoalTM Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Index Funds  

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Specialty Funds  

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund

Columbia Technology Fund

Global/International Funds  

Columbia Acorn International

Columbia Acorn International Select

Columbia Global Value Fund

Columbia Greater China Fund

Columbia International Stock Fund

Columbia International Value Fund

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Columbia World Equity Fund

 

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Taxable Bond Funds  

Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund

Columbia Core Bond Fund

Columbia Federal Securities Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund

Columbia Income Fund

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia Strategic Income Fund

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund

Tax-Exempt Bond Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund

Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Municipal Income Fund

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Money Market Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Cash Reserves

Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves

Columbia Government Plus Reserves

Columbia Government Reserves

Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves

Columbia Money Market Reserves

Columbia Municipal Reserves

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Prime Reserves

Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Treasury Reserves

For complete product information on any Columbia fund, visit our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

 

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Important Information About This Report

Government & Corporate Bond Funds

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

 

Distributor

Columbia Management

Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

 

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

100 Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110

 

 

The funds mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

A description of the policies and procedures that each fund uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each fund’s voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC’s website. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the funds’ website.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC (“Columbia Management”) is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

 

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Government & Corporate Bond Funds

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

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Columbia Management®

Fixed Income Sector Portfolios

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

g  Corporate Bond Portfolio

g  Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

NOT FDIC INSURED

May Lose Value

No Bank Guarantee



Table of contents

Corporate Bond Portfolio     1    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed
Portfolio
    6    
Financial Statements     11    
Investment Portfolios     12    
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities
    21    
Statements of Operations     22    
Statements of Changes in
Net Assets
    23    
Financial Highlights     25    
Notes to Financial Statements     27    
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
    34    
Fund Governance     35    
Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements
    38    
Summary of Management Fee
Evaluation by Independent Fee
Consultant
    41    
Columbia Funds     47    
Important Information About
This Report
    49    

 

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific company securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

March 31, 2007

Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you'll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a "check-up" every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

•  Gotten married or divorced

•  Added a child to your family

•  Made a significant change in employment

•  Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

•  Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

•  Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It's important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You'll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it's not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

Christopher L. Wilson
President, Columbia Funds




Performance InformationCorporate Bond Portfolio

Growth of a $10,000 investment 08/30/02 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Corporate Bond Portfolio during the stated time period, and may not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index is an index of publicly issued investment grade corporate securities and dollar-denominated SEC registered global debentures. It is not available for investment and does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 08/30/02 – 03/31/07 ($)

Portfolio     12,792    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Inception   08/30/02  
  1-year       7.01    
  Life       5.52    

 

No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay asset based fees that are not included in this table. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table may not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.


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Shareholder Expense ExampleCorporate Bond Portfolio

The information on this page is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio.

The table below reflects the fact that no fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the Portfolio pay an asset-based fee for investment services, brokerage services and investment consultation, which fee is negotiable. Please read the wrap program documents for information regarding fees charged.

The information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the six-month reporting period and held for the entire period. The amount listed as "actual" is calculated using the Portfolio's actual total return for the period. The amount listed as hypothetical is calculated using a hypothetical annual return of 5%. You should not use the hypothetical account value to estimate your actual account balance.

    Beginning account value
10/01/06
  Ending account value
03/31/07
  Expenses paid
during period*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  
    1,000.00       1,000.00       1,028.32       1,024.93                

 

*  No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay asset based fees that are not included in this table.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportCorporate Bond Portfolio

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, Corporate Bond Portfolio returned 7.01%, compared with 7.08% for its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index.1

REITs and cable companies led fund performance

The portfolio had more exposure than the benchmark to bonds of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and the cable television industry, which benefited its performance. REITs continued to draw investor attention as steady economic growth enhanced the value of commercial properties, in particular. Equity Office Properties, a major REIT, was acquired by private investors, who were obliged to pay premium prices for the company's bonds, adding to the appeal of REIT bonds overall. Among cable companies, favorable business trends, including expanding revenues per subscriber, helped boost bond values. Portfolio holdings Time Warner, Inc. and Comcast Corp. performed especially well within the sector. The portfolio's commitment to subordinated bank debt, securities that rank lower in the hierarchy of bank securities, also aided returns. Encouraged by banks' strong financial performance, investors were drawn to the higher yields available from these issues. Our decision to emphasize higher quality issuers in this market segment also proved beneficial.

In broader terms, a flattening yield curve also helped boost results; prices on the portfolio's longer-term holdings rose as their yields drew nearer to the yields on shorter-term issues.

Sub-prime concerns and events in China pressured bonds

February's sudden drop in China's stock market drove equity investors, already concerned about ambiguous economic data, to seek safer alternatives. The resulting demand for US Treasury issues drove their prices up and yields down. Similar risk aversion on the part of investors also pressured prices of corporate bonds during this period. Financial issues were especially weak as fears spread that the spate of defaults among sub-prime mortgages might signal trouble for consumers and the economy overall.

1Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index is an index of publicly issued investment grade corporate securities and dollar-denominated SEC registered global debentures. It is not available for investment and does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)  10.06

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 - 03/31/07 ($)  0.55

Holdings discussed in this report

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Time Warner Inc.     2.3    
Comcast Corp.     0.9    

 

Your fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentage of net assets.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Corporate Bond Portfolio

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Wachovia Corp.,
5.300% 10/15/2011
    1.9    
Morgan Stanley,
5.750% 10/18/2016
    1.7    
HSBC Bank USA,
3.875% 09/15/2009
    1.6    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
4.125% 02/15/2011
    1.6    
Telecom Italia Capital SA,
5.250% 11/15/2013
    1.6    
U.S. Treasury Bonds,
4.500% 02/15/2036
    1.5    
General Electric Capital Corp.,
6.750% 03/15/2032
    1.5    
Valero Energy Corp.,
6.875% 04/15/2012
    1.4    
Washington Mutual Perferred
Funding Delaware,
6.534% 03/29/2049
    1.4    
USB Capital IX,
6.189% 04/15/2042
    1.3    

 

Portfolio Structure

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Corporate fixed-income bonds &
notes
    89.4    
Government & agency
obligations
    6.4    
Collateralized mortgage
obligation
    0.6    
Commercial mortgage-backed
security
    0.3    
Cash equivalents, net
other assets & liabilities
    3.3    

 

Your portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Portfolio structure and top holdings are calculated as a percentage of net assets.

Steady economic growth favors continued earnings growth

Looking ahead, we believe there will be steady but slower growth in the US economy, and our outlook for corporate earnings remains favorable. We believe that more vigorous economic activity outside the United States has the potential to benefit a wide range of domestic companies. Against this backdrop, the portfolio remains tilted toward investment-grade holdings with a neutral positioning relative to high-yield, even though we believe that BBB-rated bonds, those in the lowest investment grade tier, have the potential to do well if the economy continues on a positive track. The short-lived decline in corporate bonds that occurred earlier in the year provided opportunities in the high quality sectors that we favor, such as banks and insurance companies, and we took advantage of that brief window to upgrade the portfolio.


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Fund ProfileCorporate Bond Portfolio

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio returned 7.01%.

g  The portfolio's return fell just short of the 7.08% return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index.

g  Strength in cable companies and real estate investment trusts aided the portfolio's solid performance.

Portfolio Management

Carl Pappo has managed the portfolio since November 2006, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1993.

Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change and may not be representative of current holdings and characteristics. The outlook for this portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds. Performance for different classes of shares will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. For standardized performance, please refer to the Performance Information page.

Investing in fixed-income securities may involve certain risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic developments and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

12-month return as of 03/31/07

  +7.01 %  
Portfolio Performance  
  +7.08 %  
Lehman Brothers  
U.S. Credit Bond Index  

 


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Performance InformationMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 08/30/02 – 03/31/07 ($)

 

 

The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Rate Index is an index of mortgage passthrough securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). It is not available for investment and does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 08/30/02 – 03/31/07 ($)

Portfolio     12,061    

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)

Inception   08/30/02  
  1-year       7.12    
  Life       4.17    

 

No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay asset based fees that are not included in this table. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Portfolio distributions or the redemption of Portfolio shares.


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Shareholder Expense ExampleMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

The information on this page is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the Portfolio.

The table below reflects the fact that no fees or expenses are charged to the portfolio. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the Portfolio pay an asset-based fee for investment services, brokerage services and investment consultation, which fee is negotiable. Please read the wrap program documents for information regarding fees charged.

The information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the six-month reporting period and held for the entire period. The amount listed as "actual" is calculated using the Portfolio's actual total return for the period. The amount listed as hypothetical is calculated using a hypothetical annual return of 5%. You should not use the hypothetical account value to estimate your actual account balance.

    Beginning account value
10/01/06
  Ending account value
03/31/07
  Expenses paid
during period*
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  
    1,000.00       1,000.00       1,031.11       1,024.93                

 

*  No fees or expenses are charged to the Portfolio. Participants in wrap fee programs pay asset based fees that are not included in this table.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)  10.01

Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 - 03/31/07 ($)  0.52

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio returned 7.12%, compared with 6.94% for its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Rate Index.1 An underweight in GNMA securities helped produce this modest performance advantage versus the benchmark.

A solid environment for mortgage market

Although investors have recently focused on the difficulties experienced by subprime mortgage lenders, the broader mortgage market performed quite respectably for the past 12 months. The Federal Reserve Board Open Market Committee (the Fed) left short-term interest rates unchanged after June of 2006. Yields declined in the third quarter and remained fairly steady for the remainder of the period. Mortgage returns for the 12-month period were on the order of 7.0%, slightly higher than the available returns from government bonds, corporate bonds and other sectors of the fixed-income market.

In this environment, the fund outperformed its benchmark, helped principally by our decision to underweigh GNMA securities, which underperformed other mortgage pools during the period as investors appeared to be willing to shoulder the risk associated with investments that offer higher yields. The fund's emphasis on discount and par securities was also helpful to performance, as was our strategy of "dollar rolling," a process in which the portfolio sells securities then buys them back generally during the next month. The net result of the strategy is a function of the purchase and sale prices of the securities coupled with the yields on the specific short-term instruments that are bought with the proceeds. Throughout most of the period, the yields from short-term floating-rate and discount-rate securities were sufficiently high to make the dollar-roll strategy worthwhile.

Factors that hampered return

The fund's performance in the first half of the year was hampered somewhat by our decision to keep the portfolio's duration somewhat shorter than the index. Toward the end of 2006, the portfolio did not perform as well as a result of its overweight position in 15-year mortgages, which began to underperform 30-year mortgages after outperforming during the first half of the reporting period. Positions in CMBS (commercial mortgage-backed securities) also detracted somewhat from the portfolio's return.

The portfolio's exposure to the subprime market was focused primarily in AAA-rated, short-term floating rate notes that were purchased as part of our dollar-roll strategy, and these notes were not affected to the same degree as lesser-quality, fixed-rate subprime securities.

1Lehman Brothers U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Rate Index is an index of mortgage passthrough securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC). It is not available for investment and does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing.


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Looking ahead

In the year ahead, we believe economic growth may decelerate and inflation may moderate to a pace that is acceptable to the Fed, opening the door for potentially a more accommodating monetary policy later in the year. This scenario is not without risk, because it depends on the stabilization of the housing market. As a result, we have positioned the portfolio somewhat neutrally relative to its benchmark for the year ahead.

Top 10 holdings

as of 03/31/07 (%)

Federal National Mortgage
Association TBA,
5.500% 04/01/2037
    20.4    
Federal National Mortgage
Association TBA,
6.000% 04/01/2037
    13.8    
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp.,
5.000% 10/01/2035
    13.8    
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., TBA,
5.000% 04/01/2022
    11.1    
Federal National
Mortgage Association,
6.500% 11/01/2036
    6.0    
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., TBA,
5.500% 04/01/2037
    5.9    
Federal National
Mortgage Association, TBA,
5.500% 04/01/2022
    5.6    
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp.,
5.500% 10/01/2020
    3.0    
Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp., TBA,
5.000% 04/01/2037
    2.3    
Commercial Mortgage
Pass Through Certificates,
6.701% 05/15/2032
    2.3    

 

Portfolio Structure

as of 03/31/06 (%)

Mortgage-backed securities     86.0    
Asset-backed securities     45.2    
Collateralized mortgage
obligation
    15.6    
Commercial mortgage-backed
securities
    10.7    
Municipal bonds     0.3    
Cash equivalents, net
other assets & liabilities
    (57.8 )  

 

Your portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Portfolio structure and top holdings are calculated as a percentage of net assets.


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Fund ProfileMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be more or less than the original cost. Please call 1-800-345-6611 for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

12-month return as of 03/31/07

  +7.12 %  
Portfolio Performance  
  +6.94 %  
Lehman Brothers  
U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Rate Index  

 

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio returned 7.12%.

g  The portfolio's return was higher than the return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Mortgage-Backed Securities Fixed Rate Index.

g  Generally positive results from asset allocation and a decision to participate in "dollar roll" strategies aided performance.

Portfolio Management

Richard Cutts managed or co-managed the portfolio since October 2004, and has been with the advisor or its predecessors or affiliate organizations since 1995.

Portfolio holdings and characteristics are subject to change and may not be representative of current holdings and characteristics. The outlook for this portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds. Performance for different classes of shares will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. For standardized performance, please refer to "Performance Information".

Investing in fixed-income securities may involve certain risks, including the credit quality of individual issuers, possible prepayments, market or economic development and yield and share price fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa.


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Financial StatementsFixed Income Sector Portfolios
March 31, 2007

A guide to understanding your fund's financial statements

Investment Portfolio   The investment portfolio details all of the fund's holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.  
Statement of Assets and Liabilities   This statement details the fund's assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund's liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund's investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.  
Statement of Operations   This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund's net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.  
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   This statement demonstrates how the fund's net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.  
Financial Highlights   The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund's net asset value per share was affected by the fund's operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).  
Notes to Financial Statements   These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.  

 


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Investment PortfolioCorporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes – 89.4%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Basic Materials – 2.0%  
Chemicals – 0.4%  
Dow Chemical Co.  
6.000% 10/01/12     170,000       175,279    
Praxair, Inc.  
4.750% 07/15/07     111,000       110,856    
Chemicals Total     286,135    
Forest Products & Paper – 1.2%  
Weyerhaeuser Co.  
7.375% 03/15/32 (a)     870,000       911,392    
Forest Products & Paper Total     911,392    
Metals & Mining – 0.4%  
Vale Overseas Ltd.  
6.250% 01/23/17     295,000       300,593    
6.875% 11/21/36     40,000       41,307    
Metals & Mining Total     341,900    
Basic Materials Total     1,539,427    
Communications – 12.8%  
Media – 5.6%  
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.  
7.650% 09/15/10     400,000       422,369    
Comcast Corp.  
5.850% 01/15/10     200,000       203,701    
5.900% 03/15/16     510,000       518,839    
Rogers Cable, Inc.  
6.250% 06/15/13 (b)     11,000       11,165    
TCI Communications, Inc.  
9.875% 06/15/22     192,000       252,101    
Time Warner, Inc.  
5.875% 11/15/16     660,000       665,495    
6.500% 11/15/36     630,000       628,216    
9.125% 01/15/13     440,000       515,630    
Viacom, Inc.  
5.750% 04/30/11     530,000       537,274    
6.875% 04/30/36     665,000       670,309    
Media Total     4,425,099    
Telecommunication Services – 7.2%  
Nextel Communications, Inc.  
6.875% 10/31/13     105,000       107,568    
SBC Communication, Inc.  
5.100% 09/15/14     1,000,000       976,985    
Sprint Capital Corp.  
8.375% 03/15/12     560,000       624,808    
8.750% 03/15/32     360,000       424,627    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Telecom Italia Capital SA  
5.250% 11/15/13     1,260,000       1,221,623    
7.200% 07/18/36     705,000       733,985    
TELUS Corp.  
7.500% 06/01/07     452,000       453,432    
Verizon Communications, Inc.  
6.250% 04/01/37     370,000       366,485    
Vodafone Group PLC  
5.750% 03/15/16     730,000       733,519    
Telecommunication Services Total     5,643,032    
Communications Total     10,068,131    
Consumer Cyclical – 7.5%  
Airlines – 0.9%  
Continental Airlines, Inc.  
7.461% 04/01/15     270,920       282,773    
Southwest Airlines Co.  
5.750% 12/15/16     455,000       447,336    
Airlines Total     730,109    
Auto Manufacturers – 1.1%  
DaimlerChrysler NA Holding Corp.  
4.050% 06/04/08     839,000       826,408    
Auto Manufacturers Total     826,408    
Home Builders – 0.8%  
D.R. Horton, Inc.  
5.625% 09/15/14     225,000       213,853    
5.625% 01/15/16 (a)     40,000       37,001    
6.500% 04/15/16     400,000       391,199    
Home Builders Total     642,053    
Lodging – 0.2%  
Harrah's Operating Co., Inc.  
5.625% 06/01/15     190,000       163,875    
Lodging Total     163,875    
Retail – 4.5%  
CVS Corp.  
5.298% 01/11/27 (c)     197,283       188,226    
CVS Lease Pass Through  
6.036% 12/10/28 (c)     552,178       558,478    
Federated Department Stores, Inc.  
6.900% 04/01/29     160,000       161,628    
Federated Retail Holdings, Inc.  
5.350% 03/15/12     70,000       69,817    
5.900% 12/01/16     320,000       318,806    
JC Penney Corp., Inc.  
7.400% 04/01/37     455,000       491,588    
Limited Brands, Inc.  
6.950% 03/01/33 (a)     400,000       399,011    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  
4.125% 02/15/11     1,280,000       1,240,227    
5.250% 09/01/35     130,000       118,085    
Retail Total     3,545,866    
Consumer Cyclical Total     5,908,311    
Consumer Non-Cyclical – 4.8%  
Beverages – 0.6%  
SABMiller PLC  
6.200% 07/01/11 (c)     425,000       438,830    
Beverages Total     438,830    
Commercial Services – 0.6%  
ERAC USA Finance Co.  
6.750% 05/15/07 (c)     500,000       500,660    
Commercial Services Total     500,660    
Food – 1.1%  
ConAgra Foods, Inc.  
7.000% 10/01/28     200,000       212,936    
Fred Meyer, Inc.  
7.450% 03/01/08     384,000       391,308    
Kroger Co.  
7.500% 04/01/31 (a)     200,000       217,953    
8.000% 09/15/29     75,000       84,158    
Food Total     906,355    
Healthcare Services – 0.4%  
Aetna, Inc.  
6.000% 06/15/16     280,000       290,195    
Healthcare Services Total     290,195    
Household Products/Wares – 0.7%  
Fortune Brands, Inc.  
5.125% 01/15/11     240,000       237,863    
5.875% 01/15/36 (a)     350,000       312,516    
Household Products/Wares Total     550,379    
Pharmaceuticals – 1.4%  
Merck & Co., Inc.  
5.750% 11/15/36     250,000       242,524    
Wyeth  
5.500% 02/01/14     670,000       674,081    
5.500% 02/15/16     200,000       200,402    
Pharmaceuticals Total     1,117,007    
Consumer Non-Cyclical Total     3,803,426    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Diversified – 0.7%  
Holding Companies-Diversified – 0.7%  
Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd.  
6.250% 01/24/14 (c)     500,000       521,865    
Holding Companies-Diversified Total     521,865    
Diversified Total     521,865    
Energy – 8.9%  
Oil & Gas – 6.7%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  
6.450% 09/15/36     545,000       539,303    
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  
5.700% 05/15/17     435,000       432,989    
6.250% 03/15/38     425,000       415,821    
Gazprom International SA  
7.201% 02/01/20 (c)     262,283       275,069    
Hess Corp.  
7.125% 03/15/33     60,000       64,907    
7.300% 08/15/31     590,000       650,351    
Marathon Oil Corp.  
6.000% 07/01/12     315,000       325,819    
Nexen, Inc.  
7.875% 03/15/32     90,000       106,543    
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust  
7.875% 02/01/09     25,000       26,063    
8.625% 02/01/22     392,000       488,040    
Qatar Petroleum  
5.579% 05/30/11 (c)     240,000       241,241    
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co., Ltd.  
5.838% 09/30/27 (c)     350,000       334,470    
Valero Energy Corp.  
6.875% 04/15/12     1,058,000       1,126,660    
7.500% 04/15/32 (a)     253,000       287,491    
Oil & Gas Total     5,314,767    
Pipelines – 2.2%  
Duke Capital LLC  
4.370% 03/01/09     418,000       411,498    
Energy Transfer Partners LP  
6.125% 02/15/17 (a)     285,000       291,215    
Plains All American Pipeline LP  
6.650% 01/15/37 (c)     625,000       635,381    
TEPPCO Partners LP  
7.625% 02/15/12     346,000       373,304    
Pipelines Total     1,711,398    
Energy Total     7,026,165    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Financials – 42.0%  
Banks – 12.0%  
Chinatrust Commercial Bank  
5.625% 12/29/49 (c)(d)     105,000       102,534    
First Union National Bank  
5.800% 12/01/08     482,000       487,725    
HSBC Bank USA  
3.875% 09/15/09     1,280,000       1,242,463    
HSBC Holdings PLC  
7.350% 11/27/32     123,000       140,919    
Lloyds Tsb Group PLC  
6.408% 12/31/49 (c)(d)     300,000       294,830    
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank  
5.300% 09/08/11     800,000       805,050    
PNC Funding Corp.  
5.125% 12/14/10     590,000       590,946    
5.625% 02/01/17     240,000       241,722    
Regions Financial Corp.  
7.750% 09/15/24     87,000       105,448    
Scotland International Finance  
4.250% 05/23/13 (c)     322,000       304,467    
Union Planters Corp.  
4.375% 12/01/10     385,000       376,728    
USB Capital IX  
6.189% 04/15/42 (d)     980,000       1,004,839    
Wachovia Capital Trust III  
5.800% 03/15/42 (d)     915,000       925,912    
Wachovia Corp.  
4.375% 06/01/10     335,000       328,646    
5.300% 10/15/11     1,495,000       1,503,607    
Wells Fargo & Co.  
4.875% 01/12/11     130,000       129,276    
5.300% 08/26/11     410,000       413,196    
5.455% 09/15/09 (d)     400,000       400,688    
Banks Total     9,398,996    
Diversified Financial Services – 20.4%  
American Express Co.  
6.800% 09/01/66 (d)     545,000       580,394    
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.  
7.518% 06/01/66 (d)     575,000       620,614    
Capital One Capital IV  
6.745% 02/17/37     850,000       814,359    
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.  
4.300% 06/01/10 (a)     675,000       660,233    
CIT Group, Inc.  
5.850% 09/15/16     770,000       776,774    
6.100% 03/15/67 (d)     170,000       163,864    
Citicorp Lease  
8.040% 12/15/19 (b)(c)     500,000       588,207    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc.  
6.500% 02/15/08     210,000       212,164    
Citigroup, Inc.  
4.625% 08/03/10 (a)     935,000       924,674    
5.100% 09/29/11     560,000       559,768    
6.000% 02/21/12 (a)     237,000       245,833    
Ford Motor Credit Co.  
5.800% 01/12/09     254,000       249,161    
7.375% 02/01/11     758,000       745,518    
Fund American Companies, Inc.  
5.875% 05/15/13     275,000       275,079    
General Electric Capital Corp.  
6.750% 03/15/32 (a)(e)     1,032,000       1,169,289    
General Motors Acceptance Corp.  
6.150% 04/05/07 (a)     178,000       178,003    
Goldman Sachs Group Inc.  
5.300% 02/14/12     350,000       350,102    
Household Finance Corp.  
4.625% 01/15/08     300,000       298,494    
International Lease Finance Corp.  
4.875% 09/01/10 (a)     1,000,000       992,472    
John Deere Capital Corp.  
7.000% 03/15/12     665,000       718,775    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XVIII  
6.950% 08/17/36     830,000       865,064    
JPMorgan Chase Capital XXII  
6.450% 02/02/37     295,000       289,123    
Merrill Lynch & Co.  
6.050% 05/16/16     300,000       307,763    
Morgan Stanley  
5.750% 10/18/16     1,295,000       1,302,519    
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.  
3.250% 10/01/07     355,000       351,480    
Prudential Funding LLC  
6.600% 05/15/08 (c)     399,000       403,369    
Residential Capital Corp.  
6.375% 06/30/10     410,000       409,890    
6.500% 04/17/13     760,000       752,785    
Windsor Financing LLC  
5.881% 07/15/17 (c)     182,013       182,575    
Diversified Financial Services Total     15,988,345    
Insurance – 3.2%  
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.  
6.150% 02/15/37 (d)     140,000       131,796    
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.  
6.100% 10/01/41 (a)     32,000       32,323    
ING Groep NV  
5.775% 12/29/49 (a)(d)     250,000       248,719    
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.  
7.500% 08/15/36 (a)(c)     710,000       758,540    
7.800% 03/15/37 (c)     360,000       350,989    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Metlife, Inc.  
6.400% 12/15/36     715,000       698,121    
XL Capital Ltd.  
6.500% 12/31/49 (d)     325,000       315,221    
Insurance Total     2,535,709    
Real Estate – 0.6%  
ERP Operating LP  
5.375% 08/01/16     460,000       456,423    
Real Estate Total     456,423    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – 3.7%  
Archstone-Smith Trust  
5.750% 03/15/16     235,000       238,228    
Camden Property Trust  
5.375% 12/15/13     509,000       506,801    
Health Care Property Investors, Inc.  
6.300% 09/15/16     765,000       784,184    
Highwoods Properties, Inc.  
5.850% 03/15/17 (c)     130,000       129,052    
Hospitality Properties Trust  
5.625% 03/15/17 (c)     350,000       344,696    
iStar Financial, Inc.  
5.800% 03/15/11 (a)     500,000       506,324    
Liberty Property LP  
5.500% 12/15/16     400,000       397,215    
Total     2,906,500    
Savings & Loans – 2.1%  
Washington Mutual Preferred Funding Delaware  
6.534% 03/29/49 (c)(d)     1,100,000       1,082,158    
Washington Mutual, Inc.  
4.625% 04/01/14 (a)     187,000       174,921    
5.250% 09/15/17     450,000       427,750    
Savings & Loans Total     1,684,829    
Financials Total     32,970,802    
Industrials – 3.4%  
Aerospace & Defense – 0.8%  
Raytheon Co.  
5.375% 04/01/13     620,000       621,371    
Aerospace & Defense Total     621,371    
Machinery-Construction & Mining – 0.1%  
Caterpillar, Inc.  
6.050% 08/15/36     110,000       112,280    
Machinery-Construction & Mining Total     112,280    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Miscellaneous Manufacturing – 0.6%  
General Electric Co.  
5.000% 02/01/13     508,000       504,152    
Miscellaneous Manufacturing Total     504,152    
Transportation – 1.9%  
BNSF Funding Trust I  
6.613% 12/15/55 (d)     400,000       371,823    
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.  
6.750% 07/15/11 (a)     222,000       233,814    
7.950% 08/15/30     285,000       336,979    
Union Pacific Corp.  
4.698% 01/02/24     20,373       19,435    
6.650% 01/15/11     475,000       496,592    
Transportation Total     1,458,643    
Industrials Total     2,696,446    
Utilities – 7.3%  
Electric – 7.0%  
AEP Texas Central Co.  
6.650% 02/15/33     400,000       423,489    
Appalachian Power Co.  
3.600% 05/15/08     97,000       95,165    
Columbus Southern Power Co.  
6.600% 03/01/33     111,000       117,557    
Commonwealth Edison Co.  
4.700% 04/15/15 (a)     125,000       114,388    
5.900% 03/15/36     230,000       213,471    
6.950% 07/15/18     230,000       228,197    
Consolidated Edison Co. of New York  
6.200% 06/15/36     330,000       342,684    
Dominion Resources, Inc.  
5.663% 09/28/07 (d)     185,000       185,070    
Duke Energy Corp.  
5.300% 10/01/15     500,000       498,983    
Hydro Quebec  
8.500% 12/01/29     200,000       277,127    
ITC Holdings Corp.  
5.250% 07/15/13 (c)     545,000       532,154    
Kiowa Power Partners LLC  
5.737% 03/30/21 (c)     210,000       205,277    
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co.  
5.000% 02/15/14 (a)     507,000       491,790    
6.125% 04/01/36     175,000       174,622    
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.  
4.200% 03/01/11     275,000       266,234    
6.050% 03/01/34     295,000       295,722    
Progress Energy, Inc.  
7.750% 03/01/31     370,000       442,501    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Corporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Southern California Edison Co.  
5.625% 02/01/36     80,000       77,489    
6.000% 01/15/34     104,000       106,072    
Southern Power Co.  
6.375% 11/15/36     110,000       107,895    
TXU Corp.  
5.550% 11/15/14 (a)     300,000       265,703    
Electric Total     5,461,590    
Gas – 0.3%  
Nakilat, Inc.  
6.067% 12/31/33 (c)     260,000       250,765    
Gas Total     250,765    
Utilities Total     5,712,355    
Total Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes
(cost of $70,390,041)
    70,246,928    
Government & Agency Obligations – 6.4%  
Foreign Government Obligations – 3.9%  
Export-Import Bank of Korea  
4.625% 03/16/10 (a)     225,000       221,872    
Province of Manitoba  
5.000% 02/15/12     500,000       502,777    
Province of Ontario  
5.000% 10/18/11     500,000       502,628    
Province of Quebec  
5.000% 03/01/16     700,000       693,525    
Region of Lombardy  
5.804% 10/25/32     157,000       161,081    
Republic of South Africa  
6.500% 06/02/14     233,000       248,145    
United Mexican States  
6.375% 01/16/13     188,000       198,246    
7.500% 04/08/33     424,000       504,560    
Foreign Government Obligations Total     3,032,834    
U.S. Government Obligations – 2.5%  
U.S. Treasury Notes  
2.750% 08/15/07 (a)     55,000       54,532    
4.625% 02/29/12 (a)     160,000       160,594    
4.625% 02/15/17 (a)     435,000       434,116    
U.S. Treasury Bonds  
4.500% 02/15/36 (a)     1,270,000       1,197,371    
6.250% 08/15/23 (a)     117,000       134,321    
U.S. Government Obligations Total     1,980,934    
Total Government & Agency Obligations
(cost of $4,907,492)
    5,013,768    

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligation – 0.6%  
    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Non-Agency – 0.6%  
Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.  
5.515% 01/25/36 (d)     500,000       498,180    
Non-Agency Total     498,180    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligation
(cost of $499,993)
    498,180    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security – 0.3%  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security – 0.3%  
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.  
5.230% 12/15/40 (d)     250,000       246,558    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security
(cost of $247,369)
    246,558    

 

Securities Lending Collateral– 10.0%

    Shares      
State Street Navigator Securities
Lending Prime Portfolio (f)
    7,857,863       7,857,863    
Total Securities Lending Collateral
(cost of $7,857,863)
    7,857,863    

 

Short-Term Obligation – 2.0%

    Par ($)      
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by a
U.S. Agency Obligation maturing
06/15/08, market value of
$1,581,038 (repurchase proceeds
$1,549,679)
    1,549,000       1,549,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $1,549,000)
    1,549,000    
Total Investments – 108.7%
(cost of $85,451,758)(g)
    85,412,297    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (8.7)%     (6,824,274 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 78,588,023    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


16



Corporate Bond Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  All or a portion of this security is on loan at March 31, 2007. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2007 is $7,682,092.

(b)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. At March 31, 2007, the value of these securities amounted to $599,372, which represents 0.8% of net assets.

    Security   Acquisition
Date
  Par   Acquisition
Cost
  Market
Value
 
Citicorp Lease
8.040% 12/15/19
      10/26/2004   $ 500,000     $ 619,029     $ 588,207    
Rogers Cable, Inc.
6.250% 06/15/13
      06/19/2003     11,000       11,054       11,165    
        $ 599,372    

 

(c)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $9,223,833, which represents 11.7% of net assets.

(d)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

(e)  A portion of this security with a market value of $67,982 is pledged as collateral for open futures contracts.

(f)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(g)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $85,485,686.

At March 31, 2007, the Portfolio held the following open short futures contracts:

Type   Number of
Contracts
  Aggregate
Face Value
  Value   Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
U.S.
Treasury
Bonds
    38     $ 4,298,924     $ 4,227,500     Jun-2007   $ 71,424    

 

At March 31, 2007, the asset allocation of the Portfolio is as follows:

Asset Allocation (unaudited)   % of Net Assets  
Corporate Fixed-Income Bonds & Notes     89.4    
Government & Agency Obligations     6.4    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation     0.6    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security     0.3    
      96.7    
Securities Lending Collateral     10.0    
Short-Term Obligation     2.0    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (8.7 )  
      100.0    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


17



Investment PortfolioMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Mortgage-Backed Securities – 86.0%

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
5.000% 10/01/35     19,257,062       18,629,763    
5.500% 10/01/20     4,013,112       4,022,983    
5.500% 11/01/20     2,511,553       2,517,731    
6.500% 11/01/32     32,757       33,669    
TBA:  
5.000% 04/01/22 (a)     15,200,000       14,986,258    
5.000% 04/01/37 (a)     3,200,000       3,092,000    
5.500% 04/01/37 (a)     8,100,000       8,013,938    
6.000% 04/01/22 (a)     3,000,000       3,048,750    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
6.500% 11/01/36     8,015,509       8,176,825    
7.000% 02/01/32     62,295       64,898    
7.000% 06/01/32     2,672       2,784    
TBA:  
5.500% 04/01/22 (a)     7,522,000       7,536,104    
5.500% 04/01/37 (a)     27,944,000       27,647,095    
6.000% 04/01/37 (a)     18,515,000       18,648,086    
Government National Mortgage Association  
7.000% 03/15/31     6,436       6,730    
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $116,737,823)
    116,427,614    
Asset-Backed Securities – 45.2%  
ACE Securities Corp.  
5.460% 02/25/36 (b)     1,173,260       1,173,257    
5.480% 09/25/35 (b)     534,593       534,638    
5.490% 12/25/36 (b)     1,916,994       1,916,817    
Bear Stearns Asset Backed Security, Inc.  
5.670% 03/25/35 (b)     108,896       108,950    
Chase Credit Card Master Trust  
5.430% 02/15/11 (b)     475,000       475,925    
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.  
5.530% 02/25/35 (b)     137,818       137,855    
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates  
5.410% 11/25/35 (b)     1,778,812       1,778,665    
5.430% 06/25/21 (b)     1,128,323       1,127,963    
5.430% 12/25/25 (b)     1,235,934       1,235,725    
5.480% 05/25/26 (b)     1,655,958       1,653,079    
Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC  
5.380% 10/25/36 (b)     1,656,428       1,656,186    
5.470% 07/25/36 (b)(c)     1,553,284       1,553,002    
CSAB Mortgage Backed Trust  
5.420% 06/25/36 (b)     621,659       621,540    
First Franklin Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates  
5.450% 12/25/26 (b)     1,838,059       1,837,739    
5.470% 09/25/26 (b)     1,857,579       1,857,000    
GSAMP Trust  
5.420% 10/25/36 (b)     1,208,867       1,208,803    
5.460% 11/25/35 (b)     634,885       634,825    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Indymac Seconds Asset Backed Trust  
5.420% 05/25/36 (b)     643,613       643,611    
5.450% 06/25/36 (b)     1,255,722       1,255,517    
Keycorp Sudent Loan Trust  
5.670% 07/25/29 (b)     948,507       952,868    
Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust  
5.450% 07/25/34 (b)(c)     1,418,795       1,418,795    
MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust  
5.460% 02/25/36 (b)     565,571       565,625    
5.470% 11/25/35 (b)     563,550       563,644    
MASTR Second Lien Trust  
5.480% 03/25/36 (b)     1,349,910       1,350,029    
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.  
5.470% 05/25/37 (b)     1,381,900       1,381,455    
5.500% 09/25/36 (b)     1,560,952       1,560,947    
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust  
5.440% 10/25/36 (b)     1,138,422       1,138,497    
5.440% 10/25/46 (b)     1,879,777       1,880,233    
5.450% 08/25/36 (b)     1,108,169       1,107,852    
5.480% 01/25/37 (b)     1,942,717       1,942,285    
5.570% 11/25/35 (b)     1,795,127       1,795,490    
Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.  
5.490% 08/25/36 (b)     1,788,351       1,784,738    
5.520% 10/25/36 (b)(c)     1,800,179       1,800,179    
5.520% 12/25/36 (b)(c)     1,903,837       1,903,837    
Novastar Home Equity Loan  
5.380% 05/25/36 (b)     496,513       496,561    
Park Place Securities, Inc.  
6.520% 10/25/34 (b)     1,200,000       1,203,592    
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust  
5.410% 08/25/35 (b)     161,913       161,906    
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities II, Inc.  
5.420% 02/25/36 (b)     1,502,093       1,502,090    
SACO I, Inc.  
5.470% 04/25/36 (b)     1,647,335       1,647,193    
5.470% 05/25/36 (b)     1,781,120       1,780,803    
5.470% 08/25/36 (b)     1,595,587       1,594,477    
5.470% 10/25/36 (b)     1,722,218       1,720,343    
5.490% 03/25/36 (b)     818,298       818,225    
5.520% 04/25/35 (b)(c)     293,768       293,759    
5.520% 07/25/36 (b)     906,227       906,223    
5.600% 07/25/35 (b)     804,242       804,412    
Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust  
5.380% 03/25/36 (b)     630,823       630,854    
SLM Student Loan Trust  
5.470% 04/25/17 (b)     487,701       488,896    
Soundview Home Equity Loan Trust  
5.380% 06/25/36 (b)     761,113       761,163    
5.510% 11/25/35 (b)     1,513,732       1,513,487    
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust  
6.020% 08/25/33 (b)     1,200,000       1,201,540    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio
March 31, 2007

Asset-Backed Securities (continued)

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.  
5.430% 02/25/36 (b)(c)     1,032,305       1,032,143    
Terwin Mortgage Trust  
5.770% 07/25/34 (b)     27,007       27,051    
Total Asset-Backed Securities
(cost of $61,173,207)
    61,142,289    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 15.6%  
Agency – 4.2%  
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.  
4.000% 09/15/15     2,450,000       2,394,710    
Federal National Mortgage Association  
5.500% 08/25/17     304,089       305,902    
6.000% 04/25/17     291,000       297,643    
Government National Mortgage Association  
5.000% 06/20/28     2,700,000       2,692,139    
Agency Total     5,690,394    
Non-Agency – 11.4%  
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust  
5.600% 01/25/35 (b)     422,431       423,447    
Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust  
5.470% 12/25/36 (b)     1,821,304       1,820,407    
5.480% 10/25/36 (b)     1,642,116       1,641,349    
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust  
5.410% 03/25/36 (b)     897,128       897,566    
IMPAC CMB Trust  
5.580% 04/25/35 (b)     428,351       428,433    
5.810% 10/25/34 (b)     478,723       479,418    
5.820% 04/25/35 (b)     777,730       778,511    
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust  
5.540% 02/25/47 (b)     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Structured Asset Securities Corp.  
5.490% 01/25/37 (b)     1,794,049       1,793,252    
Washington Mutual, Inc.  
5.658% 11/25/36 (b)     2,530,822       2,526,262    
5.917% 08/25/46 (b)     2,705,974       2,710,562    
Non-Agency Total     15,499,207    
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost of $21,173,428)
    21,189,601    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.7%  
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities  
5.449% 12/11/40     1,060,000       1,062,495    
5.458% 03/11/39 (b)     1,000,000       1,011,145    
5.467% 04/12/38 (b)     400,000       405,810    
5.686% 09/11/38 (b)     1,750,000       1,795,885    
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust  
5.366% 12/11/49 (b)     440,000       438,402    

 

    Par ($)   Value ($)  
Commercial Mortgage Pass Through Certificates  
6.701% 05/15/32     3,000,000       3,059,833    
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates  
5.268% 02/15/40     2,000,000       2,006,410    
5.416% 02/15/40     2,000,000       1,999,236    
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc.  
4.754% 05/10/43     1,500,000       1,440,832    
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust  
4.810% 01/15/36 (b)     1,300,000       1,253,070    
Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost of $14,416,071)
    14,473,118    
Municipal Bond – 0.3%  
Arizona – 0.3%  
AZ Educational Loan Marketing Corp.  
Series 2004 A-1,  
5.460% 12/01/13 (b)     400,000       400,000    
Arizona Total     400,000    
Total Municipal Bond
(cost of $400,347)
    400,000    
Short-Term Obligation – 4.0%  
Repurchase agreement with
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.,
dated 03/30/07, due on 04/02/07,
at 5.260%, collateralized by a
U.S. Agency Obligation maturing
02/01/08, market value of
$5,509,550 (repurchase proceeds
$5,403,367)
    5,401,000       5,401,000    
Total Short-Term Obligation
(cost of $5,401,000)
    5,401,000    
Total Investments – 161.8%
(cost of $219,301,876)(d)
    219,033,622    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (61.8)%     (83,675,642 )  
Net Assets – 100.0%   $ 135,357,980    

 

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

(a)  Security purchased on a delayed delivery basis.

(b)  The interest rate shown on floating rate or variable rate securities reflects the rate at March 31, 2007.

(c)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At March 31, 2007, these securities, which are not illiquid, amounted to $8,001,715, which represents 5.9% of net assets.

(d)  Cost for federal income tax purposes is $219,301,876.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio
March 31, 2007

At March 31, 2007 the asset allocation of the Portfolio is as follows:

Asset Allocation (unaudited)   % of Net Assets  
Mortgage-Backed Securities     86.0    
Asset-Backed Securities     45.2    
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     15.6    
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     10.7    
Municipal Bond     0.3    
      157.8    
Short-Term Obligation     4.0    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (61.8 )  
      100.0    

 

Acronym   Name  
TBA   To Be Announced  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


20




Statements of Assets and LiabilitiesFixed Income Sector Portfolios
March 31, 2007

    $   $  
    Corporate
Bond
Portfolio
  Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed
Portfolio
 
Assets:  
Investments, at identified cost     85,451,758       219,301,876    
Investments, at value (Including securities on loan of $7,682,092 and $—, respectively)     85,412,297       219,033,622    
Cash     238       522    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     1,139,355       1,660,579    
Fund shares sold     52,968       94,003    
Interest     974,575       496,340    
Futures variation margin     11,875          
Securities lending     722          
Total assets     87,592,030       221,285,066    
Liabilities:  
Collateral on securities loaned     7,857,863          
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     1,146,144       2,530,034    
Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis           83,397,052    
Total liabilities     9,004,007       85,927,086    
Net Assets     78,588,023       135,357,980    
Net Assets Consist of:  
Paid-in capital     79,418,458       135,108,817    
Undistributed net investment income     71,460       121,431    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     (933,858 )     395,986    
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (39,461 )     (268,254 )  
Futures contracts     71,424          
Net Assets     78,588,023       135,357,980    
Shares outstanding     7,814,314       13,519,121    
Net asset value per share     10.06       10.01    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of OperationsFixed Income Sector Portfolios
For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

    $   $  
    Corporate
Bond
Portfolio
  Mortgage- and
Asset-Backed
Portfolio
 
Investment Income  
Income  
Interest     3,941,455       6,038,003    
Securities lending     5,635          
Total Investment Income     3,947,090       6,038,003    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Futures Contracts  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     (459,065 )     1,338,153    
Futures contracts     (18,521 )        
Net realized gain (loss)     (477,586 )     1,338,153    
Net change in unrealized appreciation on:  
Investments     1,253,289       465,730    
Futures contracts     119,378          
Net change in unrealized appreciation     1,372,667       465,730    
Net Gain     895,081       1,803,883    
Net Increase Resulting from Operations     4,842,171       7,841,886    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsFixed Income Sector Portfolios

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   Corporate Bond Portfolio   Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio  
    Year Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,  
    2007 ($)   2006 ($)   2007 ($)   2006 ($)  
Operations  
Net investment income     3,947,090       2,795,932       6,038,003       3,280,760    
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and
futures contracts
    (477,586 )     (461,352 )     1,338,153       (760,742 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments and  
futures contracts
    1,372,667       (1,238,256 )     465,730       (306,147 )  
Net increase resulting from operations     4,842,171       1,096,324       7,841,886       2,213,871    
Distributions Declared to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (3,920,830 )     (2,792,574 )     (5,983,563 )     (3,258,279 )  
From net realized gains           (36,289 )           (364,836 )  
Total distributions declared to shareholders     (3,920,830 )     (2,828,863 )     (5,983,563 )     (3,623,115 )  
Net Capital Share Transactions     13,069,984       13,630,972       43,930,399       12,762,202    
Net Increase in Net Assets     13,991,325       11,898,433       45,788,722       11,352,958    
Net Assets  
Beginning of period     64,596,698       52,698,265       89,569,258       78,216,300    
End of period     78,588,023       64,596,698       135,357,980       89,569,258    
Undistributed net investment income, at end of period     71,460       45,202       121,431       56,371    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Statements of Changes in Net AssetsCapital Stock Activity

    Corporate Bond Portfolio   Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio  
    Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006
  Year Ended
March 31, 2007
  Year Ended
March 31, 2006
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Subscriptions     1,781,604       17,814,460       1,752,908       17,897,000       5,415,912       53,717,290       2,123,650       21,252,841    
Distributions reinvested     3,339       33,367       5,342       54,704       24,613       243,569       22,757       227,354    
Redemptions     (477,249 )     (4,777,843 )     (421,211 )     (4,320,732 )     (1,011,716 )     (10,030,460 )     (868,051 )     (8,717,993 )  
Net increase     1,307,694       13,069,984       1,337,039       13,630,972       4,428,809       43,930,399       1,278,356       12,762,202    

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsCorporate Bond Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended  
    2007   2006   2005   2004   March 31, 2003 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.93     $ 10.19     $ 10.58     $ 10.33     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.55       0.49       0.48       0.46       0.41    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments and futures contracts
    0.13       (0.25 )     (0.36 )     0.33       0.27    
Total from Investment Operations     0.68       0.24       0.12       0.79       0.68    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.55 )     (0.49 )     (0.48 )     (0.47 )     (0.26 )  
From net realized gains           (0.01 )     (0.03 )     (0.07 )     (0.09 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.55 )     (0.50 )     (0.51 )     (0.54 )     (0.35 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.06     $ 9.93     $ 10.19     $ 10.58     $ 10.33    
Total return (c)     7.01 %     2.34 %     1.25 %     7.83 %     6.99 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)                                
Net investment income (e)     5.55 %     4.83 %     4.69 %     4.40 %     4.33 %(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     114 %     62 %     39 %     126 %     183 %(d)  
Net assets, end of period (in 000's)   $ 78,588     $ 64,597     $ 52,698     $ 61,193     $ 14,772    

 

(a)  The Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2002.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The net investment income and expense ratios exclude expenses charged directly to shareholders.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Financial HighlightsMortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

    Year Ended March 31,   Period Ended  
    2007   2006   2005   2004   March 31, 2003 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.19     $ 10.15     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:  
Net investment income (b)     0.54       0.40       0.26       0.22       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
    0.14       (0.12 )     (0.01 )     0.13       0.14    
Total from Investment Operations     0.68       0.28       0.25       0.35       0.31    
Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:  
From net investment income     (0.52 )     (0.40 )     (0.26 )     (0.22 )     (0.10 )  
From net realized gains           (0.04 )     (0.17 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )  
Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders     (0.52 )     (0.44 )     (0.43 )     (0.31 )     (0.16 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.01     $ 9.85     $ 10.01     $ 10.19     $ 10.15    
Total return (c)     7.12 %     2.85 %     2.57 %     3.53 %     3.08 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:  
Net expenses (e)                                
Net investment income (e)     5.41 %     4.00 %     2.61 %     2.26 %     1.82 %(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     543 %     561 %     765 %     941 %     688 %(d)  
Net assets, end of period (in 000's)   $ 135,358     $ 89,569     $ 78,216     $ 86,411     $ 9,205    

 

(a)  The Portfolio commenced operations on August 30, 2002.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  The net investment income and expense ratios exclude expenses charged directly to shareholders.

(f)  Annualized.

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Notes to Financial Statements – Fixed Income Sector Portfolios
March 31, 2007

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the ''1940 Act''), as an open-end management investment company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the following portfolios of the Trust: Corporate Bond Portfolio and Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio (each, a "Portfolio" and collectively, the "Portfolios").

Investment Goals

Corporate Bond Portfolio seeks to maximize total return consistent with investing at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of corporate bonds. Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio seeks to maximize total return consistent with investing at least 80% of its assets in a diversified portfolio of mortgage- and other asset-backed securities.

Portfolio Shares

The Portfolios are authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares without par value and are only available through certain wrap fee programs and certain other managed accounts, including those sponsored or managed by Bank of America and its affiliates.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements.

Security Valuation

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Portfolios' Board of Trustees, based upon market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of similar securities. The services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes. Debt securities for which quotations are readily available are valued at an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation. Certain debt securities, which tend to be more thinly traded and of lesser quality, are priced based on fundamental analysis of the financial condition of the issuer and the estimated value of any collateral. Valuations developed through pricing techniques may vary from the actual amounts realized upon sale of the securities, and the potential variation may be greater for those securities valued using fundamental analysis.

Short-term debt obligations maturing within 60 days are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Futures contracts are valued at the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not appropriate, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If a security is valued at "fair value", such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157"), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolios' financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Futures Contracts

The Portfolios may invest in futures contracts to seek to enhance return, to hedge some of the risks of their investments in fixed income securities or as a substitute for a position in the underlying asset. The use of futures contracts


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involves certain risks, which include: (1) imperfect correlation between the price movement of the instruments and the underlying securities, (2) inability to close out positions due to differing trading hours, or the temporary absence of a liquid market, for either the instrument or the underlying securities, or (3) an inaccurate prediction by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("Columbia"), the Portfolios' investment advisor, of the future direction of interest rates. Any of these risks may involve amounts exceeding the variation margin recorded in the Fund's Statement of Assets and Liabilities at any given time.

Upon entering into a futures contract, a Portfolio deposits cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments are made or received by the Portfolio equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Portfolio recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Portfolios may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Portfolios to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. Each Portfolio holds until settlement date, in a segregated account, cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

Repurchase Agreements

Each Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions determined to be creditworthy by Columbia. Each Portfolio, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Columbia is responsible for determining that collateral is at least equal, at all times, to the value of the repurchase obligation including interest. A repurchase agreement transaction involves certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty. These risks include possible delays or restrictions upon each Portfolio's ability to dispose of the underlying securities and a possible decline in the value of the underlying securities during the period while the Portfolios seek to assert their rights.

Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date.

Distributions to Shareholders

Dividends from net investment income are declared and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.

Federal Income Tax Status

Each Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a "regulated investment company" under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income, if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, each Portfolio intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that each Portfolio should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, each Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Portfolios' organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Portfolios' capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.


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For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for wash sale deferrals were identified and reclassified among the components of the Portfolios' net assets as follows:

Portfolio   Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/Loss
  Paid-In
Capital
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ (2 )   $ 1     $ 1    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     10,620       (10,620 )        

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statements of Operations, and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

    3/31/07   3/31/06  
Portfolio   Ordinary
Income*
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Ordinary
Income*
  Long-term
Capital Gains
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 3,920,830           $ 2,793,010     $ 35,853    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     5,983,563             3,623,115          

 

*For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Portfolio   Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Net Unrealized
Depreciation*
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 71,460     $ (73,389 )  
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     523,718       (268,254 )  

 

*The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation are primarily due to deferral of losses from wash sales.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, was:

Portfolio   Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 763,485     $ (836,874 )   $ (73,389 )  
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     144,502       (412,756 )     (268,254 )  

 

The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of March 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Expiring in
2014
  Expiring in
2015
  Total  
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 190,899     $ 595,089     $ 785,988    

 


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Under current tax rules, certain currency (and capital) losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of March 31, 2007, post-October capital losses attributed to security transactions were deferred to April 1, 2007 as follows:

Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 42,517    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     6,302    

 

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the "Interpretation"). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Portfolios and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on each Portfolio's financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"), is the investment advisor to the Portfolios.

Columbia does not receive any fee for its investment advisory services. In addition, under its investment advisory agreement, Columbia has agreed to bear all fees and expenses of the Portfolios (exclusive of brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expenses of borrowing money and extraordinary expenses, if any).

The Portfolios do not incur any fees or expenses except brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expenses of borrowing money and extraordinary expenses. Participants in the wrap fee programs eligible to invest in the Portfolios are required to pay fees to the program sponsor pursuant to separate agreements and should review the wrap program disclosure document for fees and expenses charged.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Portfolios. Under the administration agreement, Columbia does not receive any compensation from the Portfolios for its services.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Portfolios and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent does not receive any compensation from the Portfolios for its services.

Distribution and Service Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the "Distributor"), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Portfolios' shares. The Distributor does not receive a fee for its services as distributor.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, were as follows:

    U.S Government Securities   Other Investment Securities  
Portfolio   Purchases   Sales   Purchases   Sales  
Corporate Bond Portfolio   $ 13,786,137     $ 13,113,044     $ 81,549,989     $ 64,936,489    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     903,529,453       863,543,301       113,293,241       56,984,033    

 


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Note 6. Shares of Beneficial Interest

As of March 31, 2007, the Portfolios had shareholders whose shares were beneficially owned by participant accounts over which BOA and/or its affiliates had either sole or joint investment discretion. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Portfolios. The percentage of shares of beneficial interest outstanding held therein are as follows:

    % of Shares
Outstanding
Held
 
Corporate Bond Portfolio     97.5    
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio     95.0    

 

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street Bank & Trust Company ("State Street"). Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund's borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating Portfolio. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolios did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 8. Securities Lending

Each Portfolio commenced a securities lending program in August 2006 and may lend its securities to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. Each loan is collateralized by cash, in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of each Portfolio and any additional required collateral is delivered to each Portfolio on the next business day. The collateral received is invested and the income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, is paid to the Portfolios. Generally, in the event of borrower default, the Portfolios have the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event the Portfolios are delayed or prevented from exercising their right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Portfolios. The Portfolios bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

During the year ended March 31, 2007, Corporate Bond Portfolio participated in the program.

Note 9. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Foreign Securities

There are certain additional risks involved when investing in foreign securities that are not inherent with investments in domestic securities. These risks may involve foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, adverse political and economic developments and the possible prevention of currency exchange or other foreign governmental laws or restrictions. In addition, the liquidity of foreign securities may be more limited than that of domestic securities.

Legal Proceedings

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC ("BACAP," now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC ("BACAP Distributors," now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the "NYAG Settlement") and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and


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Exchange Commission (the "SEC") (the "SEC Order") on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC's website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC ("BAS") agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively "BAC"), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the "MDL"). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs' counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action - Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company - involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a


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March 31, 2007

Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff's attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust's motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust

In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Corporate Bond Portfolio and Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio (each a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust, hereafter referred to as the "Portfolios") at March 31, 2007, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Portfolios' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
May 25, 2007


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Fund GovernanceFixed Income Sector Portfolios

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of Funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office1
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
 
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Managing Director, E. J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  Retired
Oversees 79.
Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)
 
William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.
Oversees 79.
None.
 
R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.
Oversees 79.
Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)
 
Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)  
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.
Oversees 79.
Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.
 

 

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.


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Fund Governance (continued) Fixed Income Sector Portfolios

Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
  President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)
  Associate General Counsel, Bank of America, since April 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April 2005.  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
  Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 - December 2006; Vice President – Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.  
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.  

 


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Fund Governance (continued) Fixed Income Sector Portfolios

Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years  
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) of the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.  
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.  
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)  
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Adviser since October 2004: Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April 2002 to October 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.  

 


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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment
Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act") contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the "Board"), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not "interested persons" of the Trusts, as defined in the 1940 Act (the "Independent Trustees"), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") for the Corporate Bond Portfolio and the Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Portfolio. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as an "Advisory Agreement." The portfolios identified above are each referred to as a "Portfolio" and collectively referred to as the "Portfolios."

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement. The Board's review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Portfolios by CMA under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Portfolios, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration forms ("Forms ADV") for CMA were made available to the Board, as were CMA's responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees' independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Portfolios and CMA, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Portfolios' Chief Compliance Officer.

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA's compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Portfolios.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to each of the Portfolios by CMA.

Portfolio Performance and Expenses. The Board considered the one-year, three-year, five-year and ten-year performance results for each of the Portfolios, as relevant. It also considered these results in comparison to the median performance results of the group of funds that was determined by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") to be the most similar to a given Portfolio (the "Peer Group") and to the median performance of a broader universe of relevant funds as determined by Lipper (the "Universe"), as well as to each Portfolio's benchmark index. Lipper is an independent provider of investment company data. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in each Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding each Portfolio's total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for each Portfolio's Peer Group and Universe, which comparative data was provided by Lipper. For certain Portfolios, Lipper determined that the composition of the Peer Group and/or Universe for expenses would differ from that of performance to provide a more accurate basis of comparison. The Board also considered Lipper data that ranked each Portfolio based on: (i) each Portfolio's one-year performance compared to actual management fees; (ii) each Portfolio's one-year performance


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compared to total expenses; (iii) each Portfolio's three-year performance compared to actual management fees; and (iv) each Portfolio's three-year performance compared to total expenses.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates. The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rates combined with the administration fee rates, payable by the Portfolios to CMA for investment advisory services (the "Advisory Agreement Rates"). The Board noted that CMA does not charge the Portfolios an investment advisory fee, but that CMA does receive an advisory fee from the sponsors of wrap programs, who in turn charge the participants in the programs. The Board acknowledged the fees received by CMA from the sponsors in approving the Advisory Agreement Rates. The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General ("NYAG") to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. The Board also noted reductions in net advisory rates and/or total expenses across the complex. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Advisory Agreement Rates with those of the other funds in their respective Peer Groups.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the "Consultant") appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant's role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms' length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant's report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rates, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for both of the Portfolios.

Profitability. The Board received and considered a profitability analysis of CMA based on the Advisory Agreement Rates, as well as on other relationships between the Portfolios and other funds in the complex on the one hand and CMA affiliates on the other. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates received from providing these services were not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale. The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolios, whether the Portfolios have appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Portfolio shareholders, most particularly through CMA's assumption of certain Portfolio expenses.

The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser's economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board's understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Information About Services to Other Clients. The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services and fee rates offered by CMA to its other clients, including institutional investors. In this regard, the Board concluded that, because the Advisory Agreement Rates are zero, no further analysis was required.

Other Benefits to CMA. The Board received and considered information regarding any "fall-out" or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Portfolios. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA's relationships with the Portfolios (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA's business as a result of their relationship with the Portfolios (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Portfolios in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA's methods for allocating portfolio


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investment opportunities among the Portfolios and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

Other Factors and Broader Review. As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Portfolios receive throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews reports of CMA at each of their quarterly meetings, which include, among other things, Portfolio performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

Conclusion. After considering the above-described factors based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.


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Summary of Management Fee Evaluation by Independent
Fee Consultant

Independent Fee Consultant's Evaluation of the Process by Which Management Fees are Negotiated for the Columbia Mutualfunds Overseen by the Columbia Nations Board

Prepared Pursuant to the February 9, 2005 Assurance of Discontinuance between the Office of Attorney General of New York State and Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributor, Inc. October 18, 2006

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC ("CMA") and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc. ("CFD")1 agreed on February 9, 2005 to the New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("AOD"). Among other things, the AOD stipulates that CMA may manage or advise a Nations Fund ("Fund" and together with all such funds or a group of such funds as the "Funds") only if the Independent Members of the Fund's Board of Trustees (such Independent Members of the Fund's Board together with the other members of the Fund's Board, referred to as the "Trustees") appoint a Senior Officer or retain an Independent Fee Consultant ("IFC") who is to manage the process by which proposed management fees are negotiated. The AOD further stipulates that the Senior Officer or IFC is to prepare a written annual evaluation of the fee negotiation process.

On September 14, 2006, the Independent Members of the Funds' Boards retained me as IFC for the Funds. In this capacity, I have prepared the second annual written evaluation of the fee negotiation process. I am successor to the first IFC, Erik Sirri, who prepared the annual evaluation in 2005 and who contributed to the second annual written evaluation until his resignation as IFC in August 2006 to become Director of the Division of Market Regulation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.2

1  CMA and CFD are subsidiaries of Columbia Management Group, Inc. LLC ("CMG"), which also is the parent of Columbia Management Services, Inc., the Funds' transfer agent. Before the date of this report, CMA merged into an affiliated entity, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC, which was renamed Columbia Management Advisors, LLC and which carries on the business of CMA. CFD also has been renamed Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

2  I am an independent economic consultant. From August 2005 until August 2006, I provided support to Mr. Sirri as an independent consultant. From 1994 to 2004, I was Chief Economist at the Investment Company Institute. Earlier, I was Section Chief and Assistant Director at the Federal Reserve Board and Professor of Economics at Oklahoma State University. I have no material relationship with Bank of America or CMG, aside from serving as IFC, and I am aware of no material relationship that I may have with any of their affiliates. To assist me with the report, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting, an independent consulting firm that has had extensive experience in the mutual fund industry. I also have retained Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as counsel to advise me in connection with the report.

A. Role of the Independent Fee Consultant

The AOD charges the IFC with "managing the process by which proposed management fees...to be charged the Columbia Fund are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance." In this role, the IFC does not replace the Trustees in negotiating management fees with CMA, and the IFC does not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Trustees about the reasonableness of proposed fees. As the AOD states, CMA "may manage or advise a Columbia Fund only if the reasonableness of the proposed management fees is determined by the Board of Trustees...using...an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of...the Independent Fee Consultant."

B. Elements Involved in Managing the Fee Negotiation Process

Managing the fee negotiation process has three elements. One involves reviewing the information provided by CMG to the Trustees for evaluating the proposed management fees and augmenting that information, as necessary, with additional information from CMG or other sources and with further analyses of the information and data. The second element involves reviewing the information and analysis relative to at least the following six factors set forth in the AOD:

1.  The nature and quality of CMA's services, including the Fund's performance;

2.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;

3.  Possible economies of scale as the Fund grows larger;

4.  Management fees (including any components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CMA for like services;

5.  Costs to CMA and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit; and

6.  Profit margins of CMA and its affiliates from supplying such services. The final element involves providing the Trustees with a written evaluation of the above factors as they relate to the fee negotiation process.


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C. Organization of the Annual Evaluation

The 2006 annual evaluation focuses on the six factors and contains a section for each factor except that CMA's costs and profits from managing the Funds have been combined into a single section. In each section, the discussion of the factor considers and analyzes the available data and other information as they bear upon the fee negotiation process. If appropriate, the discussion in the section may point out certain aspects of the proposed fees that may warrant particular attention from the Trustees. The discussion also may suggest other data, information, and approaches that the Trustees might consider incorporating into the fee negotiation process in future years.

In addition to a discussion of the six factors, the report reviews the status of recommendations made in the 2005 IFC evaluation. The 2006 report also summarizes the findings with regard to the six factors and contains a summary of recommendations for possible enhancements to the process.

II. Status of 2005 Recommendations

The 2005 IFC evaluation contained recommendations aimed at enhancing the evaluation of proposed management fees by Trustees. The section summarizes those recommendations and includes my assessment of the response to the recommendations.

1.  Recommendation: Trustees should consider requesting more analytical work from CMG in the preparation of future 15(c) materials.

  Status: CMG has provided additional analyses to the Trustees on economies of scale, a comparative analysis of institutional and retail management fees, management fee breakpoints, fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and CMG's costs and profitability.

2.  Recommendation: Trustees may wish to consider whether CMG should continue expanding the use of Morningstar or other third party data to supplement CMG's fee and performance analysis that is now based primarily on Lipper reports.

  Status: CMG has used data from Morningstar Inc. to compare with data from Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") in performing the Trustees' screening procedures.

3.  Recommendation: Trustees should consider whether...the fund-by-fund screen...should place comparable emphasis on both basis point and quintile information in their evaluation of the fund. Also, the Trustees should consider incorporating sequences of one-year performance into a fund-by-fund screen.

  Status: CMG has not provided Trustees with results of the screening process using percentiles. CMG has provided Trustees with information on the changes in performance and expenses between 2005 and 2006 and data on one-year returns.

4.  Recommendation: Given the volatility of fund performance, the Trustees may want to consider whether a better method exists than the fee waiver process to deal with fund underperformance, especially when evaluating premium-priced funds that begin to encounter poor performance.

  Status: It is my understanding that the Trustees have determined to address fund underperformance not only through fee waivers and expense caps but also through discussions with CMG regarding the causes of underperformance. CMG has provided Trustees with an analysis of the relationship between breakpoints, expense reimbursements, and fee waivers.

5.  Recommendation: Trustees should consider asking CMG to exert more effort in matching the 66 Nations Funds to the relevant institutional accounts for fee comparison purposes.

  Status: CMG has made the relevant matches between the Funds and institutional accounts in 2006.

6.  Recommendation: Fifty-six percent of funds have yet to reach their first management fee breakpoint. Trustees may wish to consider whether the results of my ongoing economies-of-scale work affects the underlying economic assumptions reflected in the existing breakpoint schedules.

  Status: CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees discussing its views on the nature and sharing of potential economies of scale. The memo discuses CMG's view that economies of scale arise at the complex level rather than the fund level. The memo also describes steps, including the introduction of breakpoints, taken to


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share economies of scale with shareholders. CMG's analysis, however, does not discuss specific sources of economies of scale and does not link breakpoints to economies of scale that might be realized as the Funds' assets increase.

7.  Recommendation: Trustees should continue working with management to address issues of funds that demonstrate consistent or significant underperformance even if the fee levels for the funds are low.

  Status: Trustees monitor performance on an ongoing basis.

III. Principal Findings

A. General

1.  Based upon my examination of the available information and the six factors, I conclude that the Trustees have the relevant information necessary to evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed management fees for the Funds. CMG has provided the Trustees with relevant materials on the six factors through the 15(c) contract renewal process and in materials prepared for review at Board and Committee meetings.

2.  In my view, the process by which the management fees of the Funds have been negotiated in 2006 has been, to the extent practicable, at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with the AOD.

B. Nature and Quality of Services, Including Performance

3.  The performance of the Funds has been relatively strong. For each of the one-, three-, and five-year performance periods, around half the Funds are ranked in the first and second quintiles and over three-fourths are in the first three quintiles.

4.  Performance rankings of equity funds have been consistently concentrated in the first two quintiles for the three performance periods. Equity fund performance improved slightly in 2006 for the one- and three-year performance periods over that in 2005.

5.  Rankings of fixed-income funds and money market funds have been relatively evenly distributed across performance quintiles. The one-year performance of fixed-income funds slipped slightly in 2006, while that of money market funds worsened for all periods.

6.  The Funds' performance adjusted for risk shows slightly less strength as compared to performance that has not been adjusted for risk. Nonetheless, risk-adjusted performance is relatively strong.

7.  The construction of the performance universe that is used to rank a Fund's performance relative to comparable funds may bias the Fund's ranking upward within the universe. The bias occurs because the universe includes all share classes of multi-class funds and because either the no-load or A share class of the Fund is ranked. No-load and A share classes generally have lower total expenses than B and C shares (owing to B and C shares having higher distribution/service fees) and, given all else, would outperform many of the B and C share classes in the universe. A preliminary analysis that adjusts for the bias results in a downward movement in the relative performance of the Funds for the one-year performance period. With the adjustment, the rankings for this period are more evenly distributed.

C. Management Fees Charged by Other Mutual Fund Companies

8.  Total expenses of the Funds are generally low relative to those of comparable funds. Two-thirds of the Funds are in the first two quintiles, and nearly 86 percent are in the first three quintiles. Actual management fees are much less concentrated in the low-fee quintiles and contractual management fees are considerably less so. Rankings of fixed-income funds are more highly concentrated in the low-fee quintiles than are those of equity and money market funds.

9.  The relationship between the distribution of the rankings for the three fee and expense measures partly reflects the use of waivers and reimbursements that lower actual management fees and total expenses. In addition, non-management expenses of the Funds are relatively low.

10.  The rankings of equity and fixed-income funds by actual management fees and total expenses were largely the same in 2005 and 2006 while those for money market funds shifted toward higher relative fees. Many individual funds changed rankings between 2005 and 2006. These


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changes may have partly reflected the sensitivity of rankings to the composition of the comparison groups, as the membership of the peer groups typically changed substantially between the two years. In addition, the ranking changes may have reflected the use of fee waivers and expense reimbursements by CMG and other fund companies, as well as the consolidation of transfer agency functions by CMG.

11.  Funds with the highest relative fees and expenses are subadvised. These funds account for 75 percent of the fourth and fifth quintile rankings for the three fee and expense measures combined. Fourteen of the 15 subadvised funds are in bottom two quintiles for contractual management fees, twelve are in the bottom two quintiles for actual management fees, and seven are in the bottom two quintiles for total expenses.

12.  Most of the subadvised Funds have management fees that are 15 to 20 basis points higher than those of their nonsubadvised Columbia counterparts. CMG has indicated that the premium in the management fee reflects the superior performance record of the subadvisory firms. The three- and five-year performance rankings of the subadvised funds are, in fact, relatively strong.

13.  The actual management fee for Columbia Cash Reserves is high within its expense peer group. The money market fund is the second largest in its peer group, and its assets significantly exceed the assets of the ten smaller funds. Six of the smaller funds have actual management fees that are lower than Columbia Cash Reserves' fee, and the average management fee of the ten smaller funds is 9 percent lower than that of Columbia Cash Reserves.

D. Review Funds

14.  CMG has identified 22 Funds for review based upon their relative performance or expenses. Thirteen of the review funds are subadvised funds, and 18 were subject to review in 2004 or 2005.

E. Possible Economies of Scale

15.  CMG has prepared a memo for the Trustees containing its views on the sources and sharing of potential economies of scale. CMG views economy of scale as arising at the complex level and regards estimates of scale economies for individual funds as unreliable. CMG has not, however, identified specific sources of economies of scale nor has it provided any estimates of the magnitude of any economies of scale.

16.  The memo describes measures taken by the Trustees and CMG that seek to share any potential economies of scale through breakpoints in management fee schedules, expense reimbursements, fee waivers, enhanced shareholder services, fund mergers, and operational consolidation. Although of significant benefit to shareholders, these measures have not been directly linked in the memo to the existence, sources, and magnitude of economies of scale.

F. Management Fees Charged to Institutional Clients

17.  CMG has provided Trustees with comparisons of mutual fund management fees and institutional fees based upon standardized fee schedules and upon actual fees. Based upon the information, institutional fees are generally lower than the Funds' management fees. This pattern is consistent with the economics of the two financial products. Data are not available, however, on actual institutional fees at other money managers. Thus, it is not possible to determine the extent to which differences between the Funds' management fees and institutional fees are consistent with those seen generally in the marketplace. Nonetheless, the difference between mutual fund management fees and institutional advisory fees appears to be large for several investment strategies.

G. Revenues, Expenses, and Profits

18.  The financial statements and the methodology underlying their construction generally form a sufficient basis for Trustees to evaluate the expenses and profitability of the Funds.

19.  Profitability generally increases with asset size. Small funds are typically unprofitable.

IV. Recommendations

A. Performance

1.  Trustees may wish to consider incorporating risk-adjusted measures in their evaluation of performance. CMG has begun to prepare reports for the Trustees with risk adjustments that could form the basis for formally


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including the measures in the 15(c) materials. To this end, Trustees may wish to have CMG prepare documents explaining risk adjustments and describing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.  Trustees may wish to consider having CMG evaluate the sensitivity of performance rankings to the design of the universe. The preliminary analysis contained in the evaluation suggests that the method employed by Lipper, the source of performance rankings used by the Trustees, may bias performance rankings upward.

B. Fees and Expenses

3.  Trustees may wish to review the level of management fees on the subadvised funds to ensure that the conditions and circumstances that warranted the premiums in the past continue to hold. If the review is undertaken, Trustees may wish to discuss with CMG the subadvisory fee paid to Marsico Capital Management ("MCM") in as much as CMA is MCM's largest subadvisory client and appears to be charged higher subadvisory fees than those of MCM's other large clients.

C. Economies of Scale

4.  Trustees may wish to consider having CMG extend its analysis of economies of scale by examining the sources of scale economies, if any. Identification of the sources may enable the Trustees and CMG to gauge their magnitude. It also may enable the Trustees and CMG to build upon past work on standardized fee schedules so that the schedules themselves are consistent with any economies of scale and their sources. Finally, an extension of the analysis may enable the Trustees and CMG to develop a framework that coordinates the use of fee waivers and expense caps with the standard fee schedules and with any economies of scale and their sources.

5.  If the study of economies of scale is undertaken, the Trustees may wish to use it to explore alternatives to the flat management fee currently in place for the money market funds and the Retirement Portfolios.

D. Institutional Fees

6.  Trustees may wish to consider encouraging CMG to build further upon its expanded analysis of institutional fees by refining the matching of institutional accounts with mutual funds, by dating the establishment of each institutional account, and by incorporating other accounts, such as subadvisory relationships, trusts, offshore funds, and separately managed accounts into the analysis.

E. Profitability

7.  Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG expand the reporting of revenues and expenses to include more line-item detail for management and administration, transfer agency, fund accounting, and distribution.

8.  Trustees may wish to consider requesting that CMG provide a statement of its operations in the 15(c) materials.

9.  Trustees may wish to consider the treatment of the revenue sharing with the Private Bank division of Bank of America in their review of CMG's profitability.

Respectfully submitted,
John D. Rea


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Appendix

Sources of Information Used in the Evaluation

The following list generally describes the sources and types of information that were used in preparing this report.

1.  Performance, management fees, and expense ratios for the Funds and comparable funds from other fund complexes from Lipper and CMG. The sources of this information were CMG and Lipper;

2.  CMG's expenses and profitability obtained directly from CMG;

3.  Information on CMG's organizational structure;

4.  Profitability of publicly traded asset managers from Lipper;

5.  Interviews with CMG staff, including members of senior management, legal staff, heads of affiliates, portfolio managers, and financial personnel;

6.  Documents prepared by CMG for Section 15(c) contract renewals in 2005 and 2006;

7.  Academic research papers, industry publications, professional materials on mutual fund operations and profitability, and SEC releases and studies of mutual fund expenses

8.  Interviews with and documents prepared by Ernst & Young LLP in its review of the Private Bank Revenue Sharing Agreement;

9.  Discussions with Trustees and attendance at Board and committee meetings during which matters pertaining to the evaluation were considered.

In addition, I engaged NERA Economic Consulting ("NERA") to assist me in data management and analysis. NERA has extensive experience in the mutual fund industry that provides unique insights and special knowledge pertaining to my independent analysis of fees, performance, and profitability. I have also retained attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as outside counsel to advise me in connection with my evaluation.

Finally, meetings and discussions with CMG staff were informative. My participation in Board and committee meetings in which Trustees and CMG management discussed issues relating to management contracts were of great benefit to the preparation of the evaluation.


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Columbia FundsFixed Income Sector Portfolios

Growth Funds   Columbia Acorn Fund
Columbia Acorn Select
Columbia Acorn USA
Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund
Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I
Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II
 
Core Funds   Columbia Common Stock Fund
Columbia Large Cap Core Fund
Columbia Small Cap Core Fund
 
Value Funds   Columbia Disciplined Value Fund
Columbia Dividend Income Fund
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II
Columbia Strategic Investor Fund
 
Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds   Columbia Asset Allocation Fund
Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II
Columbia Balanced Fund
Columbia Liberty Fund
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Balanced Growth Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Growth Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Income Portfolio
Columbia LifeGoal(TM) Income and Growth Portfolio
Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio
Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio
Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio
Columbia Thermostat Fund
 
Index Funds   Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund
Columbia Large Cap Index Fund
Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund
 
Specialty Funds   Columbia Convertible Securities Fund
Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund
Columbia Technology Fund
 
Global/International Funds   Columbia Acorn International
Columbia Acorn International Select
Columbia Global Value Fund
Columbia Greater China Fund
Columbia International Stock Fund
Columbia International Value Fund
Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund
Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund
Columbia World Equity Fund
 

 


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Columbia FundsFixed Income Sector Portfolios (continued)

Taxable Bond Funds   Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund
Columbia Core Bond Fund
Columbia Federal Securities Fund
Columbia High Income Fund
Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund
Columbia Income Fund
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund
Columbia Short Term Bond Fund
Columbia Strategic Income Fund
Columbia Total Return Bond Fund
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund
 
Tax-Exempt Bond Funds   Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund
Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund
Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund
Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
 
Money Market Funds   Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves
Columbia Cash Reserves
Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves
Columbia Government Plus Reserves
Columbia Government Reserves
Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves
Columbia Money Market Reserves
Columbia Municipal Reserves
Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Reserves
Columbia Prime Reserves
Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves
Columbia Treasury Reserves
 

 

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Important Information About This Report

Fixed Income Sector Portfolios

The portfolios mail one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Fixed Income Sector Portfolios.

A description of the policies and procedures that each portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of each portfolio's voting records are available (i) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, and (ii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how each portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolios' website.

Each portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each portfolio's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC ("Columbia Management") is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD and SIPC. Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. is part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   May Lose Value
  No Bank Guarantee

 

Table of Contents

 

Economic Update   1
Performance Information   2
Understanding Your Expenses   3
Portfolio Manager’s Report   4
Fund Profile   5
Financial Statements   6

Investment Portfolio

  7

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  8

Statement of Operations

  9

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  10

Financial Highlights

  12

Notes to Financial Statements

  16

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  23

Unaudited Information

  24

Fund Governance

  25

Board Consideration and
Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

  28
Columbia Funds   31
Important Information About This Report   33

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

 

President’s Message

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Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

 

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you’ll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a “check-up” every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

 

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Gotten married or divorced

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Added a child to your family

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Made a significant change in employment

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Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

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Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

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Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It’s important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You’ll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

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Christopher L. Wilson

President, Columbia Funds


Economic Update – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Summary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007

 

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The world’s major stock markets moved higher, boosted by generally solid economic growth. Foreign markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index, were generally stronger than the US market.

 

 

MSCI World Index   MSCI EAFE Index

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index tracks the performance of global stocks.

The MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

 

World economic growth advanced at a healthy pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. For 2006, world gross domestic product was estimated at 3.6%. In 2007, growth is expected to slow somewhat to 3.0%, primarily because of slower growth in the United States, where a weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period. Core inflation remained above the comfort level of central banks in most of the world’s major economies, and most central banks raised short-term interest rates in an effort to control inflationary pressures during the period.

Slower growth for euro zone economies

In the euro zone, the economy expanded 2.75% in 2006, as strong external trade boosted growth. However, the economy got off to a slower start in 2007, as both export demand and private consumption showed signs of weakening. The European Central Bank (ECB) continued to raise its key policy rate in quarter-point increments throughout the period, reflecting continued concerns about inflation. Capacity utilization is tight, as many factories are close to their limits; wages have increased; and money supply growth reached a record high in January—lending support to the ECB’s policy decisions.

Japan’s economy loses some momentum

Japan’s economy maintained a slow but relatively steady pace of growth throughout the period. However, it lost momentum in the early months of 2007 as exports cooled and consumer spending remained weak. Although inflation is negligible, the Bank of Japan appears set to lift interest rates later this year. Elsewhere in Asia, the economies of South Korea and Taiwan also showed signs of slowing as external demand for technology-related exports decelerated sharply in the final months of 2006.

China continues to expand at record pace

China’s economy expanded at an estimated pace of 10.6% in 2006—its fastest growth in over a decade—despite government-induced monetary and administrative measures designed to cool the engines of growth. China’s export-driven economy remains vulnerable to slower growth around the globe. Nevertheless, it showed signs of continued expansion at an impressive pace in the early months of 2007.

World stock markets reflected economic strength

In an environment of generally healthy growth, the world’s major stock markets delivered robust returns. The MSCI EAFE Index, which measures stock market performance in major developed countries around the world, returned 20.20%. Despite a sharp sell-off in February, most markets regained their forward momentum and bounced back with significant strength. The MSCI World Index, which includes the US market, returned 15.44%.

 

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense
ratio (%)*

Class A

   1.62

Class B

   2.37

Class C

   2.37

Class Z

   1.37
  
Annual operating expense ratio
after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A

   1.22

Class B

   1.97

Class C

   1.97

Class Z

   0.97

 

* The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the portfolio’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and include the expenses incurred by the underlying funds in which the portfolio invests. These ratios may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 02/15/08.

 

Growth of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07

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The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index tracks the performance of global stocks. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07 ($)
Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   11,645      10,975

Class B

   11,555      11,155

Class C

   11,564      11,564

Class Z

   11,685      n/a

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share class   A        B   C        Z
Inception   02/15/06   02/15/06   02/15/06   02/15/06
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without

1-year

  13.17   6.64   12.40   7.40   12.38   11.38   13.56

Life

  14.52   8.64   13.73   10.22   13.81   13.81   14.87

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for the Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

 

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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

Shareholder expense example

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare this cost with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the portfolio’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

10/01/06 – 03/31/07
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio’s annualized
expense ratio (%)*
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  

              Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,117.58   1,023.68   1.32   1.26   0.25

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,114.29   1,019.95   5.27   5.04   1.00

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,114.09   1,019.95   5.27   5.04   1.00

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,119.32   1,024.93      

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

* Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio’s expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

 

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Portfolio Manager’s ReportColumbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

  

Class A

   11.07

Class B

   11.04

Class C

   11.05

Class Z

   11.09
  
Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Class A

   0.57

Class B

   0.51

Class C

   0.51

Class Z

   0.58

 

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 13.17% without sales charge. This compares with a 15.44% return for the MSCI World Index over the same period.1 The average return for the portfolio’s peer group, the Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Category was 17.61%.2 Stock selection within the underlying funds in the portfolio accounted for the shortfall in performance.

Stock selection determined performance

Although the portfolio generated solid, double-digit performance for the period, some of the underlying funds in the portfolio fell short of their own benchmarks because of stock selection across a range of sectors. Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund trailed the MSCI EAFE Index3 because of security selection in the information technology sector. Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund trailed because of stock selection in the health care and energy sectors while Columbia Strategic Investor Fund was hurt by stock selection in information technology and industrial names. Columbia Acorn International posted solid double-digit gains for the portfolio, benefiting from its emerging market exposure. However, it trailed its primary benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup EMI ex-U.S. Index.4

Looking ahead

We expect some the world’s equity markets to face head winds in the period ahead. In the United States, the pace of economic growth has slowed because of the Federal Reserve Board’s interest-rate hikes, and there are concerns that the problems in the subprime mortgage market could put additional pressure on economic growth. Because the United States is the consumer for the rest of the world’s goods, a significant slowdown in consumer spending could have negative implications for global growth. In addition, China, another important market for consumer goods, is looking for ways to slow its economy. We believe these factors could lead to short-term volatility in the equity markets. Longer term, however, we think the fundamental backdrop is attractive. Global growth is relatively high and global monetary policy remains relatively favorable, which may create positive long-term conditions for the equity markets.

 

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index tracks the performance of global stocks.

 

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©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an “expert” under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

 

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

 

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S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-U.S. Index is an index of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging (after 9/30/1994) countries, selected by the index sponsor, outside the US. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Summary

 

1 year return as of 03/31/07

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+13.17%

Class A shares

(without sales charge)

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+15.44%

MSCI World Index

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 13.17% without sales charge.

 

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In a period of generally strong performance for international markets, the portfolio, its benchmark and peer group average recorded double-digit gains.

 

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Security selection within some of the underlying funds accounted for a shortfall in performance relative to the benchmark and peer group average.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed the portfolio since February 2006. Mr. Kuriyan is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the portfolio.

The outlook for this portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.

A “fund of funds” bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to greater volatility and price fluctuations because they may be thinly traded and less liquid.

Value stocks may also be subject to specific business risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor.

International investing involves special risk, including currency risk, risk associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards, and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Investment risks of bonds include prepayments, foreign, political and economic developments and bond market fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa. Lower quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price volatility from changes in credit quality of individual issuers.

 

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Financial Statements – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

   A guide to understanding your portfolio’s financial statements
    
Investment Portfolio    The investment portfolio details all of the portfolio’s holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.
    
Statement of Assets and Liabilities    This statement details the portfolio’s assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the portfolio’s liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the portfolio’s investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.
    
Statement of Operations    This statement details income earned by the portfolio and the expenses accrued by the portfolio during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the portfolio realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the portfolio’s net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.
    
Statement of Changes in Net Assets    This statement demonstrates how the portfolio’s net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.
    
Financial Highlights    The financial highlights demonstrate how the portfolio’s net asset value per share was affected by the portfolio’s operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).
    
Notes to Financial Statements    These notes disclose the organizational background of the portfolio, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

Investment Companies (a) – 100.1%   

Shares

     Value ($)  
  

Columbia Acorn International, Class Z

   73,068      3,107,573  
  

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund, Class Z

   534,157      7,761,306  
  

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund, Class Z

   700,354      12,431,281  
  

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, Class Z

   381,528      7,729,749  
                  
  

Total Investment Companies (cost of $29,570,413)

        31,029,909  
                  
  

Total Investments – 100.1% (cost of $29,570,413) (b)

        31,029,909  
                  
  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%

        (29,495 )
                  
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

        31,000,414  

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

  (a) Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC or its affiliates.

 

  (b) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $29,607,056.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

     ($)  
Assets   

Affiliated investments, at cost

   29,570,413  
         
  

Affiliated investments, at value

   31,029,909  
  

Receivable for:

  
  

Portfolio shares sold

   174,687  
  

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Advisor

   89,248  
           
  

Total Assets

   31,293,844  
Liabilities   

Payable for:

  
  

Investments purchased

   114,983  
  

Portfolio shares repurchased

   78,309  
  

Transfer agent fee

   4,200  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   4,071  
  

Trustees’ fees

   15,204  
  

Distribution and service fees

   13,450  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

   1,322  
  

Other liabilities

   61,891  
           
  

Total Liabilities

   293,430  
           
  

Net Assets

   31,000,414  
Net Assets Consist of   

Paid-in capital

   29,242,214  
  

Accumulated net realized gain

   298,704  
  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

   1,459,496  
           
  

Net Assets

   31,000,414  
Class A   

Net assets

   18,587,669  
  

Shares outstanding

   1,678,371  
  

Net asset value per share

   11.07 (a)
  

Maximum sales charge

   5.75 %
  

Maximum offering price per share ($11.07/0.9425)

   11.75 (b)
Class B   

Net assets

   6,932,861  
  

Shares outstanding

   628,034  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.04 (a)
Class C   

Net assets

   4,923,481  
  

Shares outstanding

   445,579  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.05 (a)
Class Z   

Net assets

   556,403  
  

Shares outstanding

   50,151  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.09 (c)

 

(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge and/or any applicable redemption fees.

 

(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

 

(c) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

          ($)  
Investment Income   

Dividends from affiliates

   554,738  
           
Expenses   

Distribution fee:

  
  

Class B

   37,274  
  

Class C

   24,144  
  

Service fee:

  
  

Class A

   29,152  
  

Class B

   12,425  
  

Class C

   8,045  
  

Transfer agent fee

   27,519  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   47,590  
  

Trustees’ fees

   19,101  
  

Custody fee

   1,513  
  

Legal fee

   67,457  
  

Registration fee

   50,496  
  

Reports to shareholders

   44,590  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

   4,338  
  

Other expenses

   20,092  
           
  

Total Expenses

   393,736  
  

Fees and expenses waived or reimbursed by Investment Advisor

   (282,688 )
  

Custody earnings credit

   (8 )
           
  

Net Expenses

   111,040  
           
  

Net Investment Income

   443,698  

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain
on investments

  

Capital gains distributions received

   1,087,494  
  

Net realized loss on affiliated investments

   (36,065 )
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   1,371,203  
           
  

Net Gain

   2,422,632  
           
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   2,866,330  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets         Year
Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a) ($)
 
Operations   

Net investment income (loss)

   443,698      (1,500 )
  

Net realized gain on investments and capital gains distributions received

   1,051,429       
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   1,371,203      88,293  
                  
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   2,866,330      86,793  
Distributions Declared to Shareholders   

From net investment income:

     
  

Class A

   (312,461 )     
  

Class B

   (101,748 )     
  

Class C

   (63,794 )     
  

Class Z

   (9,598 )     
  

From net realized gains:

     
  

Class A

   (414,171 )     
  

Class B

   (177,727 )     
  

Class C

   (111,431 )     
  

Class Z

   (11,777 )     
                  
  

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

   (1,202,707 )     
Share Transactions   

Class A:

     
  

Subscriptions

   15,129,704      3,860,362  
  

Distributions reinvested

   690,781       
  

Redemptions

   (2,130,669 )    (11,675 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   13,689,816      3,848,687  
  

Class B:

     
  

Subscriptions

   5,213,235      1,520,057  
  

Distributions reinvested

   264,002       
  

Redemptions

   (433,918 )    (51,501 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   5,043,319      1,468,556  
  

Class C:

     
  

Subscriptions

   4,028,880      915,221  
  

Distributions reinvested

   161,596       
  

Redemptions

   (437,667 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   3,752,809      915,221  
  

Class Z:

     
  

Subscriptions

   516,910      27,514  
  

Distributions reinvested

   19,766       
  

Redemptions

   (37,733 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   498,943      27,514  
  

Net Increase from Share Transactions

   22,984,887      6,259,978  
  

Redemption fees

   4,294      839  
                  
  

Total Increase in Net Assets

   24,652,804      6,347,610  
Net Assets   

Beginning of period

   6,347,610       
  

End of period

   31,000,414      6,347,610  
                  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

          Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Changes in Shares   

Class A:

     
  

Subscriptions

   1,434,620      380,432  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   63,491       
  

Redemptions

   (199,032 )    (1,140 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   1,299,079      379,292  
  

Class B:

     
  

Subscriptions

   499,375      149,866  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   24,309       
  

Redemptions

   (40,443 )    (5,073 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   483,241      144,793  
  

Class C:

     
  

Subscriptions

   382,402      90,340  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   14,852       
  

Redemptions

   (42,015 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   355,239      90,340  
  

Class Z:

     
  

Subscriptions

   49,061      2,729  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   1,815       
  

Redemptions

   (3,454 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   47,422      2,729  

 

(a) Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class A Shares         
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.29      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.26        (d)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.09        0.29  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.35        0.29  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.25 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.32 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.57 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.07      $ 10.29  

Total return (e)(f)

    13.17 %      2.90 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    0.25 %      0.25 %(j)

Waiver /reimbursement

    1.40 %      21.19 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.47 %      (0.25 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 18,588      $ 3,902  

 

(a) Class A shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class B Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.28      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.19        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.08        0.29  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.27        0.28  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.19 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.32 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.51 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.04      $ 10.28  

Total return (e)(f)

    12.40 %      2.80 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver/reimbursement

    1.40 %      21.19 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    1.79 %      (1.00 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 6,933      $ 1,488  

 

(a) Class B shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class C Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.29      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.19        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.08        0.30  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.27        0.29  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.19 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.32 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.51 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.05      $ 10.29  

Total return (e)(f)

    12.38 %      2.90 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver/reimbursement

    1.40 %      21.19 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    1.83 %      (1.00 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 4,923      $ 929  

 

 

(a) Class C shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights– Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class Z Shares  
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.29      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.29        (d)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.09        0.29  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.38        0.29  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.26 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.32 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.58 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.09      $ 10.29  

Total return (e)(f)

    13.56 %      2.90 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

            

Waiver/reimbursement

    1.40 %      21.19 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.69 %      %(j)(k)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 556      $ 28  

 

(a) Class Z shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

(k) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Trust”), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

Investment Goal

The Portfolio seeks capital appreciation by investing in Class Z shares of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund, Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and Columbia Acorn International (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds are advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”) or its affiliates.

The financial statements of the underlying funds in which the Portfolio invests should be read in conjunction with the Portfolio’s financial statements and are available on our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

Portfolio Shares

The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, C and Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable sales charges. The Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Portfolio’s prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the Class Z shares of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Portfolio’s investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among its share classes based upon the relative net assets of each class of shares.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid annually. The Portfolio may, however, declare and pay distributions from net investment income more frequently. The Portfolio will distribute net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains) at least annually after the fiscal year in which the capital gains were earned, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income

 

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Trust’s organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class of the Portfolio on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Portfolio’s capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for deferred wash sales were identified and reclassified among the components of the Portfolio’s net assets as follows:

 

     
Accumulated
Net Investment Loss
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain
  Paid-In Capital
$43,903   $(37,619)   $(6,284)

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2007 was as follows:

 

     
Distributions paid from:    

Ordinary Income*

  $ 455,618

Long-Term Capital Gains

    747,089

 

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     

Undistributed

Long-Term

Capital Gains

 

Net Unrealized

Appreciation*

$335,347   $1,422,853

 

* The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation are primarily due to the deferral of losses from wash sales.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

 

   

Unrealized appreciation

  $ 1,630,763  

Unrealized depreciation

    (207,910 )

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 1,422,853  

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the “Interpretation”). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial

 

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adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Portfolio and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Portfolio’s financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), is the investment advisor to the Portfolio. The Portfolio does not pay any fee to Columbia for its investment advisory services.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Portfolio. Under the Administration Agreement, Columbia does not receive any compensation for its services from the Portfolio.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolio. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. The Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services relating to Portfolio expenses.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Portfolio under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement and was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Portfolio’s portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Portfolio under these agreements was $38,777.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Portfolio and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (“BFDS”) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of

 

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the Portfolio and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio’s effective transfer agent fee rate, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees, was 0.14% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Portfolio’s shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts of $62,102 on sales of the Portfolio’s Class A shares and received net CDSC fees of $11,217 and $2,688 on Class B and C share redemptions, respectively.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and C shares of the Portfolio and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of the Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse the distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes’ shares. Payments for the shareholder servicing plans are made at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, B and C shares. Payments for the distribution plans are made at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and C shares. Payments under the plans are charged as expenses directly to the applicable share class.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Portfolio are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Portfolio’s expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Portfolio’s Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Portfolio’s assets.

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 15, 2008 so that total annual operating expenses (excluding any advisory fees, distribution and service fees, interest, fees on borrowings, extraordinary expenses and expenses associated with the Portfolio’s investment in other investment companies) do not exceed 0.00% of the Portfolio’s average net assets. There is no guarantee that these waivers and/or reimbursements will continue after February 15, 2008.

Custody Credits

The Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities were $24,324,089 and $487,292, respectively.

Note 6. Redemption Fees

The Portfolio assesses, subject to limited exceptions, a 2.00% redemption fee on proceeds of Portfolio shares that are redeemed within 60 days of their purchase. The redemption fee is designed to offset brokerage commissions and other costs associated with short term trading of funds. Redemption fees, which are retained by the Portfolio, are accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital and are allocated to each class proportionately for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. For the year

 

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

ended March 31, 2007, the redemption fees for Class A, B, C and Z shares of the Portfolio amounted to $2,470, $1,072, $690 and $62, respectively.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in “Other expenses” in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Risk factors of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds

Investing in the Underlying Funds through the Portfolio involves certain additional expenses and possible risks that would not be present in a direct investment in the Underlying Funds. Under certain circumstances, an Underlying Fund may pay a redemption request by the Portfolio wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities from its portfolio, instead of cash, in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In such cases, the Portfolio may hold securities distributed by an Underlying Fund and incur custody and other costs until Columbia determines that it is appropriate to dispose of such securities.

The Officers and Trustees of the Trust also serve as Officers and Trustees of the Underlying Funds. Conflicts may arise as these companies seek to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to both the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds.

From time to time, one or more of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests may experience relatively large investments or redemptions due to reallocations or rebalancing by the Portfolio as recommended by Columbia. In such event, the Underlying Funds that experience redemptions as a result of the reallocations or rebalancing may have to sell portfolio securities, and the Underlying Funds that receive additional cash will have to invest such cash. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management to the extent that the Underlying Funds may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when they would not otherwise have to do so.

These transactions could also have tax consequences if sales of securities resulted in gains and could also increase transaction costs.

Investing in the Underlying Funds also presents certain risks. Each of the Underlying Funds may invest in certain specified derivative securities, including but not limited to: interest rate and equity swaps, caps and floors for hedging purposes; exchange-traded options; over-the-counter options executed with primary dealers, including long calls and puts and covered calls and financial futures and options. Certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in restricted securities; instruments issued by trusts, partnerships or other issuers, including pass-through certificates representing participations in, or debt instruments backed by, the securities owned by such issuers. These Underlying Funds also may engage in securities lending, reverse repurchase agreements and dollar roll transactions. In addition, certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in below-investment grade debt, debt obligations of foreign issuers and stocks of foreign corporations, securities in foreign investment funds or trusts and various other investment vehicles, each with inherent risks.

 

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Legal Proceedings

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio did not commence operations until after the events that resulted in the regulatory proceedings and litigation described below.

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC (“BACAP,” now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC (“BACAP Distributors,” now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG Settlement”) and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (the “SEC Order”) on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC’s website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC (“BAS”) agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively “BAC”), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the “MDL”). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs’ counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action – Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company - involving the pricing of mutual

 

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff’s attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at March 31, 2007, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the transfer agents of the underlying funds, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 25, 2007

 

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Unaudited Information– Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Federal Income Tax Information

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio designates long term capital gains of $1,082,436.

For non-corporate shareholders 74.45% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099–DIV.

35.47% of the ordinary income earned by the Portfolio, for the year ended March 31, 2007, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

 

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Fund Governance

 

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

 

Independent Trustees

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office

  

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held

Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.

Oversees 79.

None.

William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  

Retired

Oversees 79.

Director – Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)

William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

President, Retail Banking – IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to

August 2003; retired.

Oversees 79.

None.

R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman – Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.

Oversees 79.

Director – Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd.

(insurance)

Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)     
c/o Columbia Management Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  

President – Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.

Oversees 79.

Board Member – Piedmont Natural Gas.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office

  

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
   President – Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director – Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President – Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director – Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director – FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer – CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President,
Secretary and Chief Legal
Officer (since 2006)
  

Associate General Counsel, Bank of America, since April 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April 2005.

J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)
   Treasurer – Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer – the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 – December 2006; Vice President – Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President – Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer – Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 – Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (since 2007)
  

Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.

Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)
  

Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office

  

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.

Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Head of

Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) of the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.

Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.

Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  

Vice President – Fund Treasury of the Adviser since October 2004: Vice President – Trustee Reporting from April 2002 to October 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.

 

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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Board”), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“CMA”) for Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as the “Advisory Agreement.” The portfolio identified above is referred to as the “Portfolio.”

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement. The Board’s review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Portfolio by CMA under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Portfolio, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration form (“Form ADV”) for CMA was made available to the Board, as were CMA’s responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Portfolio and CMA including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA’s compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Portfolio.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Portfolio by CMA.

Portfolio Performance and Expenses

The Portfolio is a new fund that has not been in existence for a full year and has limited performance history. Consequently, the Board did not give significant consideration to the Portfolio’s performance information. The Board did, however, review performance information of the underlying funds as part of its consideration of the renewal of their advisory and sub-advisory agreements.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding the Portfolio’s total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for the group of funds determined by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) to be most similar to the Portfolio (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in the Portfolio’s Peer Group and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology. The Board also noted that Lipper had advised that the Portfolio’s Peer Group consists of only three other similar funds due to a lack of funds with comparable characteristics in the industry.

Based on its meeting certain agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Board specially engaged in further review of the Portfolio because of its lack of performance history. The Board considered this and also noted other factors, including that the Portfolio’s total expense ratio was equal to the median of its Peer Group and that CMA had agreed to cap the Net Advisory Rate (defined below) of the Portfolio at 0.00% until February 15, 2008, that outweighed the lack of performance history. The Board also

 

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noted that the small size of the Portfolio’s Peer Group and the Portfolio’s structure as a fund of funds made such comparisons less useful.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rate combined with the administration fee rate, payable by the Portfolio to CMA for investment advisory services (the “Advisory Agreement Rate”). In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rate and considered the Advisory Agreement Rate after taking the waivers/caps into account (the “Net Advisory Rate”). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual management fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Net Advisory Rate with those of the other funds in the Peer Group.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the “Consultant”) appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant’s role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant’s report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rate and the Net Advisory Rate, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Portfolio.

Profitability

Because the Portfolio commenced operation in February, 2006 and has limited operating history, the Board did not consider the profitability of CMA from the Portfolio. The Board did, however, consider a profitability analysis of CMA based on revenue and cost information across the entire Columbia funds complex. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates may receive from providing these services are not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolio, whether the Portfolio has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Portfolio shareholders, most particularly through fee waiver arrangements.

The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser’s economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board’s understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Other Benefits to CMA

The Board received and considered information regarding any “fall-out” or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Portfolio. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA’s relationship with the Portfolio (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA’s business as a result of its relationship with the Portfolio (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Portfolio in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA’s methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Portfolio and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

 

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Other Factors and Broader Review

As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Portfolio receives throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews a report of CMA at each of its quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, Portfolio performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

 

Conclusion

After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.

 

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Columbia Funds

 

Growth Funds  

Columbia Acorn Fund

Columbia Acorn Select

Columbia Acorn USA

Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Core Funds  

Columbia Common Stock Fund

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Columbia Small Cap Core Fund

Value Funds  

Columbia Disciplined Value Fund

Columbia Dividend Income Fund

Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund

Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds  

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Columbia Balanced Fund

Columbia Liberty Fund

Columbia LifeGoalTM Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Index Funds  

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Specialty Funds  

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund

Columbia Technology Fund

Global/International Funds  

Columbia Acorn International

Columbia Acorn International Select

Columbia Global Value Fund

Columbia Greater China Fund

Columbia International Stock Fund

Columbia International Value Fund

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Columbia World Equity Fund

 

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Taxable Bond Funds  

Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund

Columbia Core Bond Fund

Columbia Federal Securities Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund

Columbia Income Fund

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia Strategic Income Fund

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund

Tax-Exempt Bond Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund

Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Municipal Income Fund

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Money Market Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Cash Reserves

Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves

Columbia Government Plus Reserves

Columbia Government Reserves

Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves

Columbia Money Market Reserves

Columbia Municipal Reserves

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Prime Reserves

Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Treasury Reserves

For complete product information on any Columbia fund, visit our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

 

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Important Information About This Report

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

 

Distributor

Columbia Management

Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

 

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

100 Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110

 

The portfolio mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio.

A description of the policies and procedures that the portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the portfolio’s voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC’s website. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolio’s website.

The portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The portfolio’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC (“Columbia Management”) is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

 

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Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

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©2007 Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111-2621

CMS & CAD (bank of prospectus) www.columbiafunds.com

800-345-6611 www.columbiafunds.com

SHC-42/129908-0307 (05/07) 07/38609


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Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   May Lose Value
  No Bank Guarantee

 

Table of Contents

 

Economic Update   1
Performance Information   2
Understanding Your Expenses   3
Portfolio Manager’s Report   4
Fund Profile   5
Financial Statements   6

Investment Portfolio

  7

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

  8

Statement of Operations

  9

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

  10

Financial Highlights

  12

Notes to Financial Statements

  16

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

  23
Unaudited Information   24

Fund Governance

  25

Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

  28
Columbia Funds   31
Important Information About This Report   33

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

 

President’s Message

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Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

 

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you’ll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a “check-up” every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

 

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Gotten married or divorced

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Added a child to your family

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Made a significant change in employment

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Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

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Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

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Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It’s important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You’ll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

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Christopher L. Wilson

President, Columbia Funds


Economic Update – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Summary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007

 

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The broad US stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, returned 11.83%. Stock markets outside the United States were even stronger, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index.

 

 

S&P
Index
  MSCI EAFE Index

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Investment-grade bonds rebounded as yields declined, lifting the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index to a respectable return. High-yield bonds, as measured by the Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index, led the US fixed-income markets.

 

 

Lehman
Index
  Merrill Lynch Index

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The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks.

The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar denominated, and non-convertible investment grade debt issues.

The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index tracks the performance of noninvestment-grade corporate bonds.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

US economic growth advanced at a modest pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. A weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period, with few signs that relief was imminent. Energy prices trended downward, but rose again late in the period, and core inflation moved higher. Yet, many economic indicators remained positive. Job growth, for example, was relatively strong, as the labor markets added an average of 164,000 new jobs each month over the period and the unemployment rate declined to 4.4%. Personal income rose and consumer spending continued to expand, albeit at a slower pace as the period wore on. Against this backdrop, economic growth averaged around 2.2% for the 12-month period.

Between April and June 2006, the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) raised a key short term interest rate, the federal funds rate, twice — to 5.25%. But after its June meeting, the Fed turned cautious in the face of slower economic growth and held the federal funds rate steady. Investors reacted favorably to the prospect of stable or lower interest rates and fueled a rally that moved stock prices higher and gave a boost to the bond market as well.

Despite late set-back, stocks moved solidly higher

Stock prices rose at an above-average pace during the 12-month period covered by this report. The S&P 500 Index, a broad measure of common stock performance, rose 11.83%. Large-cap stocks staged a comeback against small- and mid-cap stocks, as measured by their respective Russell indices. Foreign stock markets were even stronger than the US market. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks stock market performance in industrialized countries outside the United States and Canada, returned 20.20%, despite a volatile stretch late in the period when the US and many foreign stock markets retreated in response to a sharp decline in the Chinese market and other market-specific factors.

Bonds bounced back

Although bond yields moved higher early in the period, most segments of the US bond market delivered respectable returns, as prices rose and yields declined in reaction to the Fed’s mid-year decision to put further short-term rate increases on hold. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note,1 a bellwether for the bond market, ended the 12-month period at 4.63% — somewhat lower than where it started. In this environment, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned 6.59%. High-yield bonds led the US fixed-income markets, reflecting investor confidence about the overall resilience of the economy despite its slower pace of growth. The Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield, Cash Pay Index returned 11.45%.

 

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10-year Treasury note used solely as a benchmark for long-term interest rates.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense
ratio (%)*

Class A

   1.49

Class B

   2.24

Class C

   2.24

Class Z

   1.24
  
Annual operating expense ratio
after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A

   1.17

Class B

   1.92

Class C

   1.92

Class Z

   0.92

 

* The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the portfolio’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and include the expenses incurred by the underlying funds in which the portfolio invests. These ratios may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 02/15/08.
Growth of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07

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The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index tracks the performance of intermediate term US government and corporate bonds. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07 ($)
Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   11,095      10,457

Class B

   11,003      10,603

Class C

   11,003      11,003

Class Z

   11,116      n/a

 

Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share class   A        B        C        Z
Inception   02/15/06        02/15/06        02/15/06        02/15/06
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without

1-year

  8.77   2.53   7.96   2.96   7.96   6.96   9.04

Life

  9.69   4.06   8.88   5.35   8.88   8.88   9.87

 

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for the Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

Shareholder expense example

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare this cost with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the portfolio’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

 

10/01/06 – 03/31/07
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio’s annualized
expense ratio (%)*
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,081.38   1,023.68   1.30   1.26   0.25

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,077.39   1,019.95   5.18   5.04   1.00

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,077.39   1,019.95   5.18   5.04   1.00

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,082.82   1,024.93      

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

* Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio’s expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

 

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Portfolio Manager’s ReportColumbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

  

Class A

   10.42

Class B

   10.42

Class C

   10.42

Class Z

   10.41
  
Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

  

Class A

   0.64

Class B

   0.57

Class C

   0.57

Class Z

   0.67

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 8.77% without sales charge. The S&P 500 Index returned 11.83% and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index returned 6.14%.1 The portfolio’s return was lower than the 10.25% average return of funds in its peer group, the Morningstar Large Blend Category.2 The portfolio is equally divided among Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and Columbia Strategic Income Fund.

Stock selection hampered performance

Positions in Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, which account for two-third’s of the portfolio’s investable assets, hampered performance relative to the index and peer group. Both funds posted solid gains for the period. However, stock selection in health care and energy detracted from the return of Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and stock selection in information technology and industrial stocks hampered Columbia Strategic Investor Fund.

Sector allocation within fixed income aided return

The portfolio’s investment in Columbia Strategic Income Fund was positive for performance during the period. Investments in high-yield bonds and foreign issues helped the fund outperform its benchmark.

Looking ahead

US economic growth has slowed over the past year, and we expect it to continue to exhibit mixed signals, which are typical of mid-cycle economic slowdowns. We expect solid profit growth and moderate inflation to be offset by concerns about weakness in the housing market. Business prospects remain solid and economic growth, although slower, should continue at a moderate pace.

In this environment, we expect equities to have an edge over other asset classes. Valuations remained attractive, with stocks generally being traded near or just below their historical valuation levels. Large caps may be at a slight valuation advantage to small caps and growth appears to have a valuation edge over value, given the strong run up the former segments of the market have experienced over the past several years. We expect bonds to remain within a relatively tight trading range as rising global rates compete with attractive domestic yields.

 

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The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large capitalization US stocks. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index tracks the performance of intermediate term US government and corporate bonds. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an “expert” under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Summary

 

1 year return as of 03/31/07

 

 

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+8.77%

Class A shares
(without sales charge)

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+11.83%

S&P 500 Index

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+6.14%

Lehman Brothers
U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit
Bond Index

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 8.77% without sales charge.

 

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The portfolio’s return was lower than the S&P 500 Index and higher than the Lehman Brothers U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index. The portfolio was also lower than the average return of its peer group.

 

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Stock selection within Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and Columbia Strategic Investor Fund detracted from the portfolio’s relative return while sector allocation within Columbia Strategic Income Fund aided performance.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed the portfolio since February 2006. Mr. Kuriyan is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the portfolio.

The outlook for this portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.

A “fund of funds” bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to greater volatility and price fluctuations because they may be thinly traded and less liquid.

Value stocks may also be subject to specific business risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor.

International investing involves special risk, including currency risk, risk associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards, and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Investment risks of bonds include prepayments, foreign, political and economic developments and bond market fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa. Lower quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price volatility from changes in credit quality of individual issuers.

 

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Financial Statements – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

   A guide to understanding your fund’s financial statements
    
Investment Portfolio    The investment portfolio details all of the fund’s holdings and their values as of the last day of the reporting period. Portfolio holdings are organized by type of asset, industry, country or geographic region (if applicable) to demonstrate areas of concentration and diversification.
    
Statement of Assets and Liabilities    This statement details the fund’s assets, liabilities, net assets and share price for each share class as of the last day of the reporting period. Net assets are calculated by subtracting all the fund’s liabilities (including any unpaid expenses) from the total of the fund’s investment and non-investment assets. The share price for each class is calculated by dividing net assets for that class by the number of shares outstanding in that class as of the last day of the reporting period.
    
Statement of Operations    This statement details income earned by the fund and the expenses accrued by the fund during the reporting period. This statement also shows any net gain or loss the fund realized on the sales of its holdings during the period, as well as any unrealized gains or losses recognized over the period. The total of these results represents the fund’s net increase or decrease in net assets from operations.
    
Statement of Changes in Net Assets    This statement demonstrates how the fund’s net assets were affected by its operating results, distributions to shareholders and shareholder transactions (e.g., subscriptions, redemptions and dividend reinvestments) during the reporting period. This statement also details changes in the number of shares outstanding.
    
Financial Highlights    The financial highlights demonstrate how the fund’s net asset value per share was affected by the fund’s operating results. The financial highlights table also discloses performance for each class of shares and certain key ratios (e.g., class expenses and net investment income as a percentage of average net assets).
    
Notes to Financial Statements    These notes disclose the organizational background of the fund, its significant accounting policies (including those surrounding security valuation, income recognition and distributions to shareholders), federal tax information, fees and compensation paid to affiliates and significant risks and contingencies.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

Investment Companies (a) – 100.1%    Shares      Value ($)  
  

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund, Class Z

   2,134,750      31,017,916  
  

Columbia Strategic Income Fund, Class Z

   5,179,458      30,869,568  
  

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, Class Z

   1,522,885      30,853,644  
                  
  

Total Investment Companies (Cost of $90,257,035)

        92,741,128  
                  
  

Total Investments – 100.1% (Cost of $90,257,035) (b)

        92,741,128  
                  
  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – (0.1)%

        (76,723 )
                  
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

        92,664,405  

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

  (a) Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC or its affiliates.

 

  (b) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $90,289,355.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

(March 31, 2007)

 

          ($)  
Assets   

Affiliated investments, at cost

     90,257,035  
           
  

Affiliated investments, at value

     92,741,128  
  

Cash

     3,143  
  

Receivable for:

  
  

Portfolio shares sold

     414,718  
  

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Advisor

     98,616  
             
  

Total Assets

     93,257,605  
Liabilities   

Payable for:

  
  

Investments purchased

     190,267  
  

Portfolio shares repurchased

     273,668  
  

Distributions

     75  
  

Transfer agent fee

     9,807  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     4,060  
  

Trustees’ fees

     15,204  
  

Distribution and service fees

     42,109  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

     1,529  
  

Other liabilities

     56,481  
             
  

Total Liabilities

     593,200  
             
  

Net Assets

     92,664,405  

Net Assets Consist of

  

Paid-in capital

     90,183,006  
  

Underdistributed net investment income

     29,626  
  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (32,320 )
  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

     2,484,093  
             
  

Net Assets

     92,664,405  
Class A   

Net assets

   $ 53,710,426  
  

Shares outstanding

     5,153,854  
  

Net asset value per share

   $ 10.42 (a)
  

Maximum sales charge

     5.75 %
  

Maximum offering price per share ($10.42/0.9425)

   $ 11.06 (b)
Class B   

Net assets

   $ 19,387,647  
  

Shares outstanding

     1,860,191  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.42 (a)
Class C   

Net assets

   $ 17,715,326  
  

Shares outstanding

     1,699,572  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.42 (a)
Class Z   

Net assets

   $ 1,851,006  
  

Shares outstanding

     177,793  
  

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

   $ 10.41  

 

(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

          ($)  
Investment Income      
  

Dividends from affiliates

   2,166,643  
           
Expenses   

Distribution fee:

  
  

Class B

   107,667  
  

Class C

   87,609  
  

Service fee:

  
  

Class A

   97,694  
  

Class B

   35,889  
  

Class C

   29,203  
  

Transfer agent fee

   62,195  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   47,567  
  

Trustees’ fees

   19,101  
  

Custody fee

   1,035  
  

Legal fee

   62,477  
  

Registration fee

   53,880  
  

Reports to shareholders

   50,969  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

   4,850  
  

Other expenses

   20,635  
           
  

Total Expenses

   680,771  
  

Fees and expenses waived or reimbursed by Investment Advisor

   (322,708 )
  

Custody earnings credit

   (1 )
           
  

Net Expenses

   358,062  
           
  

Net Investment Income

   1,808,581  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain
on Investments
  

Capital gains distributions received

   2,817,488  
  

Net realized loss on affiliated investments

   (30,902 )
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   2,294,934  
           
  

Net Gain

   5,081,520  
           
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   6,890,101  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets         Year
Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
    Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 ($) (a)
 
Operations   

Net investment income

   1,808,581     17,442  
  

Net realized gain on investments and capital gains distributions received

   2,786,586      
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   2,294,934     189,159  
                 
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   6,890,101     206,601  
Distributions Declared
to Shareholders
  

From net investment income:

    
  

Class A

   (1,172,078 )   (13,378 )
  

Class B

   (312,065 )   (610 )
  

Class C

   (258,345 )   (379 )
  

Class Z

   (61,152 )   (125 )
  

From net realized gains:

    
  

Class A

   (1,617,269 )    
  

Class B

   (604,992 )    
  

Class C

   (525,875 )    
  

Class Z

   (74,077 )    
                 
  

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

   (4,625,853 )   (14,492 )
Share Transactions   

Class A:

    
  

Subscriptions

   43,234,531     13,053,240  
  

Distributions reinvested

   2,654,735     12,937  
  

Redemptions

   (6,593,832 )   (52,693 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   39,295,434     13,013,484  
  

Class B:

    
  

Subscriptions

   14,574,850     4,685,332  
  

Distributions reinvested

   883,679     583  
  

Redemptions

   (1,279,492 )   (28,450 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   14,179,037     4,657,465  
  

Class C:

    
  

Subscriptions

   14,855,976     2,980,604  
  

Distributions reinvested

   717,982     363  
  

Redemptions

   (1,202,118 )   (53,798 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   14,371,840     2,927,169  
  

Class Z:

    
  

Subscriptions

   2,518,240     90,422  
  

Distributions reinvested

   131,134     125  
  

Redemptions

   (976,302 )    
                 
  

Net Increase

   1,673,072     90,547  
  

Net Increase from Share Transactions

   69,519,383     20,688,665  
                 
  

Total Increase in Net Assets

   71,783,631     20,880,774  
Net Assets   

Beginning of period

   20,880,774      
  

End of period

   92,664,405     20,880,774  
  

Underdistributed net investment income at end of period

   29,626     8,547  
                 

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

          Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
    Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Changes in Shares   

Class A:

    
  

Subscriptions

   4,245,245     1,292,632  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   258,220     1,268  
  

Redemptions

   (638,315 )   (5,196 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   3,865,150     1,288,704  
  

Class B:

    
  

Subscriptions

   1,437,199     463,946  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   85,881     57  
  

Redemptions

   (124,077 )   (2,815 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   1,399,003     461,188  
  

Class C:

    
  

Subscriptions

   1,456,573     295,467  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   69,728     36  
  

Redemptions

   (116,950 )   (5,282 )
                 
  

Net Increase

   1,409,351     290,221  
  

Class Z:

    
  

Subscriptions

   249,445     8,975  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   12,788     12  
  

Redemptions

   (93,427 )    
                 
  

Net Increase

   168,806     8,987  

 

 

 

(a) Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class A Shares             
    Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.19      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (b)(c)

    0.31        0.03  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    0.56        0.17  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    0.87        0.20  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.28 )      (0.01 )

From net realized gains

    (0.36 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.64 )      (0.01 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 10.42      $ 10.19  

Total return (d)(e)

    8.77 %      2.01 %(f)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (g)(h)

    0.25 %      0.25 %(i)

Waiver/reimbursement

    0.48 %      6.51 %(i)

Net investment income (c)(h)

    2.98 %      2.04 %(i)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 53,710      $ 13,131  

 

 

 

(a) Class A shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge.

 

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(h) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class B Shares             
    Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.19      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (b)(c)

    0.23        0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investment

    0.57        0.18  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    0.80        0.19  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.21 )      (d)

From net realized gains

    (0.36 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.57 )      (d)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 10.42      $ 10.19  

Total return (e)(f)

    7.96 %      1.91 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver/reimbursement

    0.48 %      6.51 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.24 %      0.90 %(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 19,388      $ 4,700  

 

 

(a) Class B shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class C Shares             
    Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.19      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (b)(c)

    0.23        0.01  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    0.57        0.18  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    0.80        0.19  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.21 )      (d)

From net realized gains

    (0.36 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.57 )      (d)

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 10.42      $ 10.19  

Total return (e)(f)

    7.96 %      1.91 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver/reimbursement

    0.48 %      6.51 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.23 %      0.80 %(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 17,715      $ 2,958  

 

(a) Class C shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class Z Shares           
    Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
       Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.18        $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

      

Net investment income (b)(c)

    0.35          0.02  

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    0.55          0.17  
                  

Total from Investment Operations

    0.90          0.19  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

      

From net investment income

    (0.31 )        (0.01 )

From net realized gains

    (0.36 )         
                  

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.67 )        (0.01 )

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 10.41        $ 10.18  

Total return (d)(e)

    9.04 %        1.94 %(f)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

      

Expenses (g)(h)

              

Waiver/reimbursement

    0.48 %        6.51 %(i)

Net investment income (c)(h)

    3.45 %        1.48 %(i)

Portfolio turnover rate

    2 %         

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 1,851        $ 92  

 

(a) Class Z shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(e) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(f) Not annualized.

 

(g) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(h) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(i) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio, March 31, 2007

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Trust”), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

Investment Goal

The Trust seeks capital appreciation by investing in Class Z shares of Columbia Strategic Investor Fund, Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund and Columbia Strategic Income Fund (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds are advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”) or its affiliates.

The financial statements of the underlying funds in which the Portfolio invests should be read in conjunction with the Portfolio’s financial statements and are available on our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

Portfolio Shares

The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares and offers four classes of shares: Class A, B, C and Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable, sales charges. The Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months after purchase. Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class Z shares, as described in the Portfolio’s prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the Class Z shares of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Portfolio’s investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among its share classes based upon the relative net assets of each class of shares.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid annually. The Portfolio may, however, declare and pay distributions from net investment income more frequently. The Portfolio will distribute net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains) at least annually after the fiscal year in which the capital gains were earned, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in

 

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Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Trust’s organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class of the Portfolio on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Portfolio’s capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for deferred wash sales, distribution reclasses and non-deductible 12b-1 fees were identified and reclassified among the components of the Portfolio’s net assets as follows:

 

         
Accumulated Net
Investment
Income
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain
  Paid-In Capital
$16,138   $3,307   $(19,445)

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was as follows:

 

    March 31, 2006   March 31, 2007
Distributions paid
from:
       

Ordinary Income*

  $ 14,492   $ 1,808,739

Long-Term Capital Gains

        2,817,114

 

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     
Undistributed
Ordinary
Income
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation*
$29,626   $2,451,773

 

* The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation are primarily due to the deferral of losses from wash sales.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

 

       

Unrealized appreciation

  $ 3,246,249  

Unrealized depreciation

    (794,476 )

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 2,451,773  

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the “Interpretation”). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum

 

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recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Portfolio and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Portfolio’s financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), is the investment advisor to the Portfolio. The Portfolio does not pay any fee to Columbia for its investment advisory services.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Portfolio. Under the Administration Agreement, Columbia does not receive any compensation for its services from the Portfolio.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolio. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. The Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street. Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of-pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services relating to Portfolio expenses.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Portfolio under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement and was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Portfolio’s portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Portfolio under these agreements was $38,777.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Portfolio and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (“BFDS”) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of

 

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the Portfolio and credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio’s effective transfer agent fee rate, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees, was 0.09% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Portfolio’s shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts of $242,184 on sales of the Portfolio’s Class A shares and received net CDSC fees of $25,306 and $5,711 on Class B and C share redemptions, respectively.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and C shares of the Portfolio and a combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A shares of the Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse the distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes’ shares. Payments for the shareholder servicing plans are made at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, B and C shares. Payments for the distribution plans are made at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and C shares. Payments under the plans are charged as expenses directly to the applicable share class.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Portfolio are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Portfolio’s expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Portfolio’s Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Portfolio’s assets.

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 15, 2008 so that total annual operating expenses (excluding any advisory fees, distribution and service fees, interest, fees on borrowings, extraordinary expenses and expenses associated with the Portfolio’s investment in other investment companies) do not exceed 0.00% of the Portfolio’s average net assets. There is no guarantee that these waivers and/or reimbursements will continue after February 15, 2008.

Custody Credits

The Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities were $71,962,596 and $1,203,070, respectively.

Note 6. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a rate

 

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per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in “Other expenses” in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 7. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Risk factors of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds

Investing in the Underlying Funds through the Portfolio involves certain additional expenses and possible risks that would not be present in a direct investment in the Underlying Funds. Under certain circumstances, an Underlying Fund may pay a redemption request by the Portfolio wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities from its portfolio, instead of cash, in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In such cases, the Portfolio may hold securities distributed by an Underlying Fund and incur custody and other costs until Columbia determines that it is appropriate to dispose of such securities.

The Officers and Trustees of the Trust also serve as Officers and Trustees of the Underlying Funds. Conflicts may arise as these companies seek to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to both the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds.

From time to time, one or more of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests may experience relatively large investments or redemptions due to reallocations or rebalancing by the Portfolio as recommended by Columbia. In such event, the Underlying Funds that experience redemptions as a result of the reallocations or rebalancing may have to sell portfolio securities, and the Underlying Funds that receive additional cash will have to invest such cash. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management to the extent that the Underlying Funds may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when they would not otherwise have to do so.

These transactions could also have tax consequences if sales of securities resulted in gains and could also increase transaction costs.

Investing in the Underlying Funds also presents certain risks. Each of the Underlying Funds may invest in certain specified derivative securities, including but not limited to: interest rate and equity swaps, caps and floors for hedging purposes; exchange-traded options; over-the-counter options executed with primary dealers, including long calls and puts and covered calls and financial futures and options. Certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in restricted securities; instruments issued by trusts, partnerships or other issuers, including pass-through certificates representing participations in, or debt instruments backed by, the securities owned by such issuers. These Underlying Funds also may engage in securities lending, reverse repurchase agreements and dollar roll transactions. In addition, certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in below-investment grade debt, debt obligations of foreign issuers and stocks of foreign corporations, securities in foreign investment funds or trusts and various other investment vehicles, each with inherent risks.

Legal Proceedings

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio did not commence operations until after the events that resulted in the regulatory proceedings and litigation described below.

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC (“BACAP,” now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC (“BACAP Distributors,” now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG Settlement”) and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (the “SEC Order”) on matters

 

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relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC’s website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC (“BAS”) agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively “BAC”), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the “MDL”). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs’ counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

Separately, a putative class action — Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company — involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1,

 

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2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff’s attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at March 31, 2007, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the transfer agents of the underlying funds, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 25, 2007

 

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Unaudited Information– Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Federal Income Tax Information

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio designates long term capital gains of $2,817,114.

For non-corporate shareholders 39.85% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

40.26% of the ordinary income earned by the Portfolio, for the year ended March 31, 2007, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

 

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Fund Governance

 

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

Independent Trustees

 

Name, Address and Age, Position
with Funds, Year First Elected or
Appointed to Office
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Trustee (since 2005)

  

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.

Oversees 79.

None.

William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Trustee (since 1999)

  

Retired

Oversees 79.

Director—Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)

William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Trustee (since 2005)

  

President, Retail Banking—IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; retired.

Oversees 79.

None.

R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Trustee (since 2005)

  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer—Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer—ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman—Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.

Oversees 79.

Director—Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)

Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Trustee (since 2003)

  

President—Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.

Oversees 79.

Board Member—Piedmont Natural Gas.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.

 

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Officers

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

President (since 2004)

   President-Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director-Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President-Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director-Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director-Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director-FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer-CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Senior Vice President, Secretary

and Chief Legal Officer (since 2006)

   Associate General Counsel, Bank of America since April, 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April, 2005.
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Senior Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (since 2000)

   Treasurer-Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer-the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000-December 2006; Vice President-Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President-Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer-Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004-Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Senior Vice President,

Chief Compliance Officer

(since 2007)

   Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Chief Accounting Officer and Assistant Treasurer (since 2004)

   Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.
Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)

   Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.

 

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Officers

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)

   Director of Fund Administration since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) or the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.
Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Deputy Treasurer (since 2006)

   Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.
Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)     

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

Controller (since 2006)

   Vice President—Fund Treasury of the Advisor since October, 2004; Vice President—Trustee Reporting from April, 2002 to October, 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.

 

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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Board”), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“CMA”) for Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as the “Advisory Agreement.” The portfolio identified above is referred to as the “Portfolio.”

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement. The Board’s review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Portfolio by CMA under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Portfolio, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration form (“Form ADV”) for CMA was made available to the Board, as were CMA’s responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Portfolio and CMA, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA’s compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Portfolio.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Portfolio by CMA.

Portfolio Performance and Expenses

The Portfolio is a new fund that has not been in existence for a full year and has limited performance history. Consequently, the Board did not give significant consideration to the Portfolio’s performance information. The Board did, however, review performance information of the underlying funds as part of its consideration of the renewal of their advisory and sub-advisory agreements.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding the Portfolio’s total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for the group of funds determined by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) to be most similar to the Portfolio (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in the Portfolio’s Peer Group and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology. The Board also noted that Lipper had advised that the Portfolio’s Peer Group consists of only two other similar funds due to a lack of funds with comparable characteristics in the industry.

Based on its meeting certain agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Board specially engaged in further review of the Portfolio because of its lack of performance history. The Board considered this and also noted other factors, including that the Portfolio’s total expense ratio was lower than the median of its Peer Group and that CMA had agreed to cap the Net Advisory Rate (defined below) of the Portfolio at 0.00% until February 15,

 

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2008, that outweighed the lack of performance history. The Board also noted that the small size of the Portfolio’s Peer Group and the Portfolio’s structure as a fund of funds made such comparisons less useful.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rate combined with the administration fee rate, payable by the Portfolio to CMA for investment advisory services (the “Advisory Agreement Rate”). In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rate and considered the Advisory Agreement Rate after taking the waivers/caps into account (the “Net Advisory Rate”). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual investment advisory and administration fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Net Advisory Rate with those of the other funds in the Peer Group.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the “Consultant”) appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant’s role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant’s report is available at http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rate and the Net Advisory Rate, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Portfolio.

Profitability

Because the Portfolio commenced operation in February, 2006 and has limited operating history, the Board did not consider the profitability of CMA from the Portfolio. The Board did, however, consider a profitability analysis of CMA based on revenue and cost information across the entire Columbia funds complex. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates may receive from providing these services are not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolio, whether the Portfolio has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any potential economies of scale are shared fairly with Portfolio shareholders, most particularly through fee waiver arrangements.

The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser’s economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board’s understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Other Benefits to CMA

The Board received and considered information regarding any “fall-out” or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Portfolio. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA’s relationship with the Portfolio (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA’s business as a result of its relationship with the Portfolio (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Portfolio in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA’s methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Portfolio and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

 

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Other Factors and Broader Review

As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Portfolio receives throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews a report of CMA at each of its quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, Portfolio performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

 

Conclusion

After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.

 

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Columbia Funds

 

Growth Funds  

Columbia Acorn Fund

Columbia Acorn Select

Columbia Acorn USA

Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Core Funds  

Columbia Common Stock Fund

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Columbia Small Cap Core Fund

Value Funds  

Columbia Disciplined Value Fund

Columbia Dividend Income Fund

Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund

Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds  

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Columbia Balanced Fund

Columbia Liberty Fund

Columbia LifeGoalTM Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Index Funds  

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Specialty Funds  

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund

Columbia Technology Fund

Global/International Funds  

Columbia Acorn International

Columbia Acorn International Select

Columbia Global Value Fund

Columbia Greater China Fund

Columbia International Stock Fund

Columbia International Value Fund

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Columbia World Equity Fund

 

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Taxable Bond Funds  

Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund

Columbia Core Bond Fund

Columbia Federal Securities Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund

Columbia Income Fund

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia Strategic Income Fund

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund

Tax-Exempt Bond Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund

Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Municipal Income Fund

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Money Market Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Cash Reserves

Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves

Columbia Government Plus Reserves

Columbia Government Reserves

Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves

Columbia Money Market Reserves

Columbia Municipal Reserves

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Prime Reserves

Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Treasury Reserves

For complete product information on any Columbia fund, visit our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

 

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Important Information About This Report

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

 

Distributor

Columbia Management

Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

 

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

100 Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110

The portfolio mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio.

A description of the policies and procedures that the portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the portfolio’s voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC’s website. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolio’s website.

The portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The portfolio’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC (“Columbia Management”) is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

 

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Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

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©2007 Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111-2621

800-345-6611 www.columbiafunds.com

SHC-42/129909-0307 (05/07) 07/38110


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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

 

NOT FDIC INSURED   May Lose Value
  No Bank Guarantee

 

Table of Contents

 

Economic Update   1
Performance Information   2
Understanding Your Expenses   3
Portfolio Manager’s Report   4
Fund Profile   5
Investment Portfolio   6
Statement of Assets and Liabilities   7
Statement of Operations   8
Statement of Changes in Net Assets   9
Financial Highlights   11
Notes to Financial Statements   16
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   23
Unaudited Information   24
Fund Governance   25
Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement   28
Columbia Funds   31
Important Information About This Report   33

The views expressed in this report reflect the current views of the respective parties. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Fund. References to specific securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

 

President’s Message

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Dear Shareholder:

Investing is a long-term process and we are pleased that you have chosen to include the Columbia family of funds in your overall financial plan.

Your financial advisor can help you establish an appropriate investment portfolio and periodically review that portfolio. A well balanced portfolio is one of the keys to successful long-term investing. Your portfolio should be diversified across different asset classes and market segments and your chosen asset allocation should be appropriate for your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizons.

 

However, creating an investment strategy is not a one-step process. From time to time, you’ll need to re-evaluate your strategy to determine whether your investment needs have changed. Most experts recommend giving your portfolio a “check-up” every year.

As you begin your portfolio check-up, consider whether you have experienced any major life events since the last time you assessed your portfolio. You may need to tweak your strategy if you have:

 

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Gotten married or divorced

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Added a child to your family

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Made a significant change in employment

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Entered or moved significantly closer to retirement

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Experienced a serious illness or death in the family

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Taken on or paid off substantial debt

It’s important to remember that over time, performance in different market segments will fluctuate. These shifts can cause your portfolio balance to drift away from your chosen asset allocation. A periodic portfolio check-up can help make sure your portfolio stays on track. Remember that asset allocation does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

You’ll also want to analyze the individual investments in your portfolio. Of course, performance should be a key factor in your analysis, but it’s not the only factor to consider. Make sure the investments in your portfolio line up with your overall objectives and risk tolerance. Be aware of changes in portfolio management and pay special attention to any funds that have made significant shifts in their investment strategy.

We hope this information will help you, in working with your financial advisor, to stay on track to reach your investment goals. Thank you for your business and for your continued confidence in Columbia Funds.

Sincerely,

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Christopher L. Wilson

President, Columbia Funds


Economic Update – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Summary

For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007

 

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The world’s major stock markets moved higher, boosted by generally solid economic growth. Foreign markets, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index, were generally stronger than the US market.

 

 

MSCI World Index   MSCI EAFE Index

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index tracks the performance of global stocks.

The MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

World economic growth advanced at a healthy pace during the 12-month period that began April 1, 2006 and ended March 31, 2007. For 2006, world gross domestic product was estimated at 3.6%. In 2007, growth is expected to slow somewhat to 3.0%, primarily because of slower growth in the United States, where a weak housing market weighed on the economy throughout the period. Core inflation remained above the comfort level of central banks in most of the world’s major economies, and most central banks raised short-term interest rates in an effort to control inflationary pressures during the period.

Slower growth for euro zone economies

In the euro zone, the economy expanded 2.75% in 2006, as strong external trade boosted growth. However, the economy got off to a slower start in 2007, as both export demand and private consumption showed signs of weakening. The European Central Bank (ECB) continued to raise its key policy rate in quarter-point increments throughout the period, reflecting continued concerns about inflation. Capacity utilization is tight, as many factories are close to their limits; wages have increased; and money supply growth reached a record high in January — lending support to the ECB’s policy decisions.

Japan’s economy loses some momentum

Japan’s economy maintained a slow but relatively steady pace of growth throughout the period. However, it lost momentum in the early months of 2007 as exports cooled and consumer spending remained weak. Although inflation is negligible, the Bank of Japan appears set to lift interest rates later this year. Elsewhere in Asia, the economies of South Korea and Taiwan also showed signs of slowing as external demand for technology-related exports decelerated sharply in the final months of 2006.

China continues to expand at record pace

China’s economy expanded at an estimated pace of 10.6% in 2006 — its fastest growth in over a decade — despite government-induced monetary and administrative measures designed to cool the engines of growth. China’s export-driven economy remains vulnerable to slower growth around the globe. Nevertheless, it showed signs of continued expansion at an impressive pace in the early months of 2007.

World stock markets reflected economic strength

In an environment of generally healthy growth, the world’s major stock markets delivered robust returns. The MSCI EAFE Index, which measures stock market performance in major developed countries around the world, returned 20.20%. Despite a sharp sell-off in February, most markets regained their forward momentum and bounced back with significant strength. The MSCI World Index, which includes the US market, returned 15.44%.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Annual operating expense
ratio (%)*
    

Class A

   1.56

Class B

   2.31

Class C

   2.31

Class R

   1.81

Class Z

   1.31
  
Annual operating expense ratio
after contractual waivers (%)*

Class A

   1.16

Class B

   1.91

Class C

   1.91

Class R

   1.41

Class Z

   0.91

 

* The annual operating expense ratio and annual operating expense ratio after contractual waivers are as stated in the portfolio’s prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and include the expenses incurred by the underlying funds in which the portfolio invests. These ratios may differ from the expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report. The contractual waiver expires 02/15/08.
Growth of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07

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The chart above shows the growth in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 02/15/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

Sales charge    without      with

Class A

   12,044      11,352

Class B

   11,953      11,553

Class C

   11,953      11,953

Class R

   12,014      n/a

Class Z

   12,075      n/a
Average annual total return as of 03/31/07 (%)
Share class   A   B   C   R   Z
Inception   02/15/06   02/15/06   02/15/06   02/15/06   02/15/06
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without

1-year

  17.39   10.60   16.50   11.50   16.61   15.61   17.09   17.69

Life

  18.01   11.95   17.21   13.71   17.21   17.21   17.74   18.28

The “with sales charge” returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter for Class B shares and 1.00% for the Class C shares for the first year only. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of portfolio expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class Z shares are sold at net asset value (“NAV”) with no Rule 12b-1 fees. Class R shares are sold at NAV with Rule 12b-1 fees. Class R and Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the portfolio’s prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on portfolio distributions or the redemption of portfolio shares.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Estimating your actual expenses

To estimate the expenses that you paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:

 

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For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at 800.345.6611.

 
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For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.

 
  1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.  
  2. In the section of the table below titled “Expenses paid during the period,” locate the amount for your share class. You will find this number in the column labeled “actual.” Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.  

Shareholder expense example

As a portfolio shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees and other portfolio expenses. The information on this page is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and to compare this cost with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your portfolio’s expenses by share class

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided an example and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class during the period. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the “actual” column is calculated using the portfolio’s actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the “hypothetical” column for each share class assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and is calculated based on the portfolio’s actual operating expenses. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during this reporting period.

Compare with other funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the portfolio with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

10/01/06 – 03/31/07

           
     Account value at the
beginning of the period ($)
  Account value at the
end of the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Portfolio’s annualized
expense ratio (%)*
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical  

Actual

Class A

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,137.32   1,023.68   1.33   1.26   0.25

Class B

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,132.98   1,019.95   5.32   5.04   1.00

Class C

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,133.98   1,019.95   5.32   5.04   1.00

Class R

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,136.62   1,022.44   2.66   2.52   0.50

Class Z

  1,000.00   1,000.00   1,139.12   1,024.93      

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, then multiplied by the number of days in the portfolio’s most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 365.

Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the portfolio and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

* Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio’s expense ratios do not include fees and expenses incurred by the underlying funds.

 

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Portfolio Manager’s ReportColumbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 03/31/07 ($)

  

Class A

   11.69

Class B

   11.66

Class C

   11.66

Class R

   11.68

Class Z

   11.70
  
Distributions declared per share

04/01/06 – 03/31/07 ($)

  

Class A

   0.35

Class B

   0.29

Class C

   0.29

Class R

   0.33

Class Z

   0.37

 

For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 17.39% without sales charge. This compares with a 20.20% return for the MSCI EAFE Index over the same period. 1 The average return for the portfolio’s peer group, the Morningstar Foreign Large Blend Category was 17.61%. 2 Stock selection within the underlying funds accounted for the shortfall in performance.

Stock selection and sector allocation determined hampered performance

Although the portfolio generated solid, double-digit performance for the period, its position in Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund detracted from performance. That fund trailed the MSCI EAFE Index because of security selection in the information technology, consumer discretionary and financials sectors. Columbia Acorn International posted solid double-digit gains for the portfolio, benefiting from its emerging markets exposure. However, it trailed its primary benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup EMI ex-U.S. Index.3

Looking ahead

We expect some the world’s equity markets to face head winds in the period ahead. In the United States, the pace of economic growth has slowed because of the Federal Reserve Board’s interest-rate hikes, and there are concerns that the problems in the subprime mortgage market could put additional pressure on economic growth. Because the United States is the consumer for the rest of the world’s goods, a significant slowdown in consumer spending could have negative implications for global growth. In addition, China, another important market for consumer goods, is looking for ways to slow its economy. We believe these factors could lead to short-term volatility in the equity markets. Longer term, however, we think the fundamental backdrop is attractive. Global growth is relatively high and global monetary policy remains relatively favorable, creating positive long-term conditions for the equity markets.

 

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The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the US and Canada.

 

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©2007 by Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the proprietary information of Morningstar, Inc., may not be copied or redistributed for any purpose and may only be used for noncommercial, personal purposes. The information contained herein is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete or timely. Morningstar, Inc. shall not be responsible for investment decisions, damages or other losses resulting from the use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Morningstar, Inc. has not granted consent for it to be considered or deemed an “expert” under the Securities Act of 1933. Morningstar Categories compare the performance of funds with similar investment objectives and strategies.

 

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S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-U.S. Index is an index of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging (after 9/30/1994) countries, selected by the index sponsor, outside the US. Indices are not investments, do not incur fees or expenses and are not professionally managed. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

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Fund Profile – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Please visit www.columbiafunds.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Summary

 

 

1 year return as of 03/31/07

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+17.39%

Class A shares

(without sales charge)

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+20.20%

MSCI EAFE Index

 

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended March 31, 2007, the portfolio’s Class A shares returned 17.39% without sales charge.

 

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In a period of generally strong performance for international markets, the portfolio, its benchmark and peer group average recorded double-digit gains.

 

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Security selection within one of its underlying funds accounted for a shortfall in performance relative to the portfolio’s benchmark and peer group average.

Portfolio Management

Vikram Kuriyan has managed the Portfolio since February 2006. Mr. Kuriyan is associated with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, investment advisor to the portfolio.

The outlook for this portfolio may differ from that presented for other Columbia Funds.

Asset allocation cannot eliminate the risk of fluctuating prices and uncertain returns.

A “fund of funds” bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and a potentially higher expense ratio than would be associated with an investment in an investment fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Risks include stock market fluctuations due to business and economic developments.

Investments in small- and mid-cap companies may be subject to greater volatility and price fluctuations because they may be thinly traded and less liquid.

Value stocks may also be subject to specific business risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor.

International investing involves special risk, including currency risk, risk associated with possible differences in financial accounting standards, and other monetary and political risks. Significant levels of foreign taxes, including potentially confiscatory levels of taxation and withholding taxes, may also apply to some foreign investments.

Investment risks of bonds include prepayments, foreign, political and economic developments and bond market fluctuations due to changes in interest rates. When interest rates go up, bond prices typically drop, and vice versa. Lower quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price volatility from changes in credit quality of individual issuers.

 

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Investment Portfolio – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

Investment Companies (a) – 99.8%    Shares      Value ($)
  

Columbia Acorn International, Class Z

   628,079      26,712,180
  

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund, Class Z

   6,004,918      106,587,287
                
  

Total Investment Companies (cost of $127,002,437)

     133,299,467
                
  

Total Investments – 99.8% (cost of $127,002,437) (b)

     133,299,467
                
  

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net – 0.2%

        200,792
                
  

Net Assets – 100.0%

        133,500,259

Notes to Investment Portfolio:

 

  (a) Mutual funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC or its affiliates.

 

  (b) Cost for federal income tax purposes is $127,024,612.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

March 31, 2007

 

          ($)  
Assets   

Affiliated investments, at cost

   127,002,437  
         
  

Affiliated investments, at value

   133,299,467  
  

Receivable for:

  
  

Portfolio shares sold

   1,381,318  
  

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Advisor

   140,803  
           
  

Total Assets

   134,821,588  
Liabilities   

Payable for:

  
  

Investments purchased

   735,092  
  

Portfolio shares repurchased

   465,904  
  

Transfer agent fee

   8,280  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   4,054  
  

Trustees’ fees

   15,204  
  

Distribution and service fees

   36,829  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

   1,621  
  

Other liabilities

   54,345  
           
  

Total Liabilities

   1,321,329  
           
  

Net Assets

   133,500,259  
Net Assets Consist of   

Paid-in capital

   125,065,940  
  

Accumulated net realized gain

   2,137,289  
  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments

   6,297,030  
           
  

Net Assets

   133,500,259  

Class A

  

Net assets

   75,288,699  
  

Shares outstanding

   6,441,320  
  

Net asset value per share

   11.69 (a)
  

Maximum sales charge

   5.75 %
  

Maximum offering price per share ($11.69/0.9425)

   12.40 (b)

Class B

  

Net assets

   5,960,300  
  

Shares outstanding

   510,990  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.66 (a)

Class C

  

Net assets

   21,210,447  
  

Shares outstanding

   1,819,665  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.66 (a)

Class R

  

Net assets

   12,009  
  

Shares outstanding

   1,029  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.68 (c)

Class Z

  

Net assets

   31,028,804  
  

Shares outstanding

   2,652,045  
  

Net asset value and offering price per share

   11.70 (c)

 

(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge and/or any applicable redemption fees.

 

(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

 

(c) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

For the Year Ended March 31, 2007

 

          ($)  
Investment Income   

Dividends from affiliates

   2,023,202  
           
Expenses   

Distribution fee:

  
  

Class B

   30,343  
  

Class C

   93,096  
  

Class R

   54  
  

Service fee:

  
  

Class A

   85,651  
  

Class B

   10,114  
  

Class C

   31,031  
  

Transfer agent fee

   46,567  
  

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

   47,550  
  

Trustees’ fees

   19,101  
  

Custody fee

   1,518  
  

Legal fee

   67,248  
  

Registration fee

   86,400  
  

Reports to shareholders

   43,675  
  

Chief compliance officer expenses

   4,833  
  

Other expenses

   21,554  
           
  

Total Expenses

   588,735  
  

Fees and expenses waived or reimbursed by Investment Advisor

   (338,386 )
  

Custody earnings credit

   (60 )
           
  

Net Expenses

   250,289  
           
  

Net Investment Income

   1,772,913  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments   

Capital gains distributions received

   2,733,399  
  

Net realized loss on affiliated investments

   (22,175 )
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   6,140,444  
           
  

Net Gain

   8,851,668  
           
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   10,624,581  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets         Year
Ended
March 31,
2007 ($)
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 ($) (a)
 
Operations   

Net investment income (loss)

   1,772,913      (2,549 )
  

Net realized gain on investments and capital gains distributions received

   2,711,224       
  

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

   6,140,444      156,586  
                  
  

Net Increase Resulting from Operations

   10,624,581      154,037  
Distributions Declared
to Shareholders
  

From net investment income:

     
  

Class A

   (1,166,264 )     
  

Class B

   (92,690 )     
  

Class C

   (294,783 )     
  

Class R

   (251 )   
  

Class Z

   (277,927 )     
  

From net realized gains:

     
  

Class A

   (319,620 )     
  

Class B

   (32,534 )     
  

Class C

   (103,467 )     
  

Class R

   (74 )   
  

Class Z

   (70,915 )     
                  
  

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

   (2,358,525 )     
Share Transactions   

Class A:

     
  

Subscriptions

   67,832,917      5,787,196  
  

Distributions reinvested

   1,323,559       
  

Redemptions

   (4,935,256 )    (31,571 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   64,221,220      5,755,625  
  

Class B:

     
  

Subscriptions

   4,394,911      1,170,206  
  

Distributions reinvested

   99,819       
  

Redemptions

   (275,768 )    (10,250 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   4,218,962      1,159,956  
  

Class C:

     
  

Subscriptions

   17,020,491      3,119,068  
  

Distributions reinvested

   239,672       
  

Redemptions

   (876,168 )    (22,750 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   16,383,995      3,096,318  
  

Class R:

     
  

Subscriptions

        10,000  
  

Distributions reinvested

   325       
                  
  

Net Increase

   325      10,000  
  

Class Z:

     
  

Subscriptions

   30,223,080      310,877  
  

Distributions reinvested

   90,624       
  

Redemptions

   (403,274 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   29,910,430      310,877  
  

Net Increase from Share Transactions

   114,734,932      10,332,776  
  

Redemption fees

   11,782      676  
                  
  

Total Increase in Net Assets

   123,012,770      10,487,489  
Net Assets   

Beginning of period

   10,487,489       
  

End of period

   133,500,259      10,487,489  
                  

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

          Year
Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period
Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 
Changes in Shares   

Class A:

     
  

Subscriptions

   6,205,314      572,979  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   116,204       
  

Redemptions

   (450,076 )    (3,101 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   5,871,442      569,878  
  

Class B:

     
  

Subscriptions

   413,232      115,650  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   8,771       
  

Redemptions

   (25,663 )    (1,000 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   396,340      114,650  
  

Class C:

     
  

Subscriptions

   1,573,388      308,437  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   21,061       
  

Redemptions

   (80,995 )    (2,226 )
                  
  

Net Increase

   1,513,454      306,211  
  

Class R:

     
  

Subscriptions

        1,000  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   29       
                  
  

Net Increase

   29      1,000  
  

Class Z:

     
  

Subscriptions

   2,649,249      30,785  
  

Issued for distributions reinvested

   7,956       
  

Redemptions

   (35,945 )     
                  
  

Net Increase

   2,621,260      30,785  

 

(a) Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class A Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.26      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.36        (d)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.42        0.26  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.78        0.26  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.28 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.07 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.35 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.69      $ 10.26  

Total return (e)(f)

    17.39 %      2.60 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    0.25 %      0.25 %(j)

Waiver /reimbursement

    0.59 %      13.23 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    3.25 %      (0.25 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    1 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 75,289      $ 5,846  

 

(a) Class A shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class B Shares             
    

Year Ended

March 31,
2007

    

Period Ended

March 31,
2006 (a)

 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.26      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.31        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.38        0.27  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.69        0.26  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.22 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.07 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.29 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.66      $ 10.26  

Total return (e)(f)

    16.50 %      2.60 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver /reimbursement

    0.59 %      13.23 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.87 %      (1.00 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    1 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 5,960      $ 1,176  

 

(a) Class B shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class C Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.25      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.31        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.39        0.26  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.70        0.25  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.22 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.07 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.29 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.66      $ 10.25  

Total return (e)(f)

    16.61 %      2.50 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    1.00 %      1.00 %(j)

Waiver /reimbursement

    0.59 %      13.23 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.82 %      (1.00 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    1 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 21,210      $ 3,140  

 

(a) Class C shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class R Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.26      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.37        (0.01 )

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.38        0.27  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.75        0.26  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.26 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.07 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.33 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.68      $ 10.26  

Total return (e)(f)

    17.09 %      2.60 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

    0.50 %      0.50 %(j)

Waiver /reimbursement

    0.59 %      13.23 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    3.40 %      (0.50 )%(j)

Portfolio turnover rate

    1 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 12      $ 10  

 

(a) Class R shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:

 

Class Z Shares             
     Year Ended
March 31,
2007
     Period Ended
March 31,
2006 (a)
 

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

  $ 10.26      $ 10.00  

Income from Investment Operations:

    

Net investment income (loss) (b)(c)

    0.33        (d)

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments

    1.48        0.26  
                

Total from Investment Operations

    1.81        0.26  

Less Distributions Declared to Shareholders:

    

From net investment income

    (0.30 )       

From net realized gains

    (0.07 )       
                

Total Distributions Declared to Shareholders

    (0.37 )       

Redemption Fees

    

Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital (b)(d)

            

Net Asset Value, End of Period

  $ 11.70      $ 10.26  

Total return (e)(f)

    17.69 %      2.60 %(g)

Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data:

    

Expenses (h)(i)

            

Waiver /reimbursement

    0.59 %      13.23 %(j)

Net investment income (loss) (c)(i)

    2.87 %      %(j)(k)

Portfolio turnover rate

    1 %       

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

  $ 31,029      $ 316  

 

(a) Class Z shares commenced operations on February 15, 2006. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

 

(b) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

 

(c) Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(d) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

 

(e) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

 

(f) Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

 

(g) Not annualized.

 

(h) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the portfolio invests.

 

(i) The benefits derived from custody credits had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

(j) Annualized.

 

(k) Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Trust”), is a diversified portfolio. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.

Investment Goal

The Portfolio seeks capital appreciation by investing in Class Z shares of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund and Columbia Acorn International (the “Underlying Funds”). The Underlying Funds are advised by Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“Columbia”) or its affiliates.

The financial statements of the underlying funds in which the Portfolio invests should be read in conjunction with the Portfolio’s financial statements and are available on our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

Portfolio Shares

The Trust is authorized to issue an unlimited number of shares and offers five classes of shares: Class A, B, C, R and Z shares. Each share class has its own expense structure and, as applicable sales charges. The Portfolio commenced operations on February 15, 2006.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the amount of initial investment. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) if the shares are sold within twelve months of the time of the purchase. Class B shares are subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares sold within twelve months after purchase. Class R and Class Z shares are offered continuously at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on the purchase of Class R and Class Z shares, as described in the Portfolio’s prospectus.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

Investments in the Underlying Funds are valued at the net asset value of the Class Z shares of the respective Underlying Fund determined as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date.

In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 157 will have on the Portfolio’s financial statement disclosures.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Distributions from the Underlying Funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Portfolio’s investment income and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among its share classes based upon the relative net assets of each class of shares.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid annually. The Portfolio may, however, declare and pay distributions from net investment income more frequently. The Portfolio will distribute net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains) at least annually after the fiscal year in which the capital gains were earned, unless offset by any available capital loss carryforward. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Federal Income Tax Status

The Portfolio intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, because this would involve future claims against the Portfolio. Also, under the Trust’s organizational documents and by contract, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of actions relating to their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Portfolio expects the risk of loss due to these representations, warranties and indemnities to be minimal.

Determination of Class Net Asset Values

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, as shown on the Statement of Operations), and realized and unrealized gains (losses), are allocated to each class of the Portfolio on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Note 3. Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Portfolio’s capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for deferred wash sales were identified and reclassified among the components of the Portfolio’s net assets as follows:

 

     
Accumulated
Net Investment
Loss
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain
 

Paid-In Capital

$59,002   $(47,325)   $(11,677)

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended March 31, 2007 was as follows:

 

      
Distributions paid from:     

Ordinary Income*

   $ 1,784,591

Long-Term Capital Gains

     573,934

 

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.

As of March 31, 2007, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

             
Undistributed
Tax-Exempt
Income
 

Undistributed
Ordinary

Income

 

Undistributed

Long-term

Capital Gains

 

Net
Unrealized

Appreciation*

$—   $   $ 2,159,465   $ 6,274,855

 

* The differences between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation are primarily due to the deferral of losses from wash sales.

Unrealized appreciation and depreciation at March 31, 2007, based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

 

       

Unrealized appreciation

  $ 6,372,111  

Unrealized depreciation

    (97,256 )

Net unrealized appreciation

  $ 6,274,855  

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (the “Interpretation”). This Interpretation is effective on the last business day of the semiannual reporting period for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and is to be applied to open tax positions upon initial adoption. This Interpretation prescribes a minimum recognition threshold and measurement method for the financial statement

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and also requires certain expanded disclosures. Management is evaluating the application of this Interpretation to the Portfolio and has not at this time quantified the impact, if any, resulting from the adoption of this Interpretation on the Portfolio’s financial statements.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Advisory Fee

Columbia, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BOA”), is the investment advisor to the Portfolio. The Portfolio does not pay any fee to Columbia for its investment advisory services.

Administration Fee

Columbia provides administrative and other services to the Portfolio. Under the Administration Agreement, Columbia does not receive any compensation for its services from the Portfolio.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement with State Street Bank & Trust Company (“State Street”) and Columbia (the “Financial Reporting Services Agreement”) pursuant to which State Street provides financial reporting services to the Portfolio. Also effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into an Accounting Services Agreement with State Street and Columbia (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the “State Street Agreements”) pursuant to which State Street provides accounting services to the Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Portfolio pays State Street an annual fee of $26,000 paid monthly. The Portfolio also reimburses State Street for certain out-of- pocket expenses.

Effective December 15, 2006, the Portfolio entered into a Pricing and Bookkeeping Oversight and Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Columbia. Under the Services Agreement, Columbia provides services related to Portfolio expenses and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and provides oversight of the accounting and financial reporting services provided by State Street.

 

Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio reimburses Columbia for out-of -pocket expenses and direct internal costs relating to accounting oversight and for services relating to Portfolio expenses.

Prior to December 15, 2006, Columbia was responsible for providing pricing and bookkeeping services to the Portfolio under a pricing and bookkeeping agreement and was entitled to receive an annual fee at the same fee structure described above under the State Street Agreements. Under separate agreements between Columbia and State Street, Columbia delegated certain functions to State Street. As a result of the delegation, the total fees payable under the pricing and bookkeeping agreement (other than certain reimbursements paid to Columbia and discussed below) were paid to State Street. The Portfolio also reimbursed Columbia and State Street for out-of-pocket expenses and charges, including fees payable to third parties for pricing the Portfolio’s portfolio securities and direct internal costs incurred by Columbia in connection with providing fund accounting oversight and monitoring and certain other services.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the total amount paid to affiliates by the Portfolio under these agreements was $38,777.

Transfer Agent Fee

Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the “Transfer Agent”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Portfolio and has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (“BFDS”) to serve as sub-transfer agent. The Transfer Agent is entitled to receive a fee for its services, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account plus reimbursement of certain sub-transfer agent fees paid by the Transfer Agent (exclusive of BFDS fees), calculated based on assets held in omnibus accounts and intended to recover the cost of payments to other parties (including affiliates of BOA) for services to those accounts. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent may also retain, as additional compensation for its services, fees for wire, telephone and redemption orders, IRA trustee agent fees and account transcript fees due the Transfer Agent from shareholders of the Portfolio and

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

credits (net of bank charges) earned with respect to balances in accounts the Transfer Agent maintains in connection with its services to the Portfolio. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio’s effective transfer agent fee rate, inclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agent fees, was 0.08% of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets.

 

Underwriting Discounts, Service and Distribution Fees

Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Columbia and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BOA, serves as distributor of the Portfolio’s shares. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Distributor has retained net underwriting discounts of $111,574 on sales of the Portfolio’s Class A shares and received net CDSC fees of $6,642 and $3,319 on Class B and C share redemptions, respectively.

The Trust has adopted shareholder servicing plans and distribution plans for the Class B and C shares of the Portfolio, a distribution plan for Class R shares of the Portfolio and combined distribution and shareholder servicing plan for Class A of the Portfolio. The shareholder servicing plans permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse servicing agents for the shareholder services they have provided. The distribution plans, adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, permit the Portfolio to compensate or reimburse the distributor and/or selling agents for activities or expenses primarily intended to result in the sale of the classes’ shares. Payments for the shareholder servicing plans are made at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, B and C shares. Payments for the distribution plans are made at an annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and C shares and at an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares. Payments under the plans are charged as expenses directly to the applicable share class.

Fees Paid to Officers and Trustees

All officers of the Portfolio are employees of Columbia or its affiliates and, with the exception of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer, receive no compensation from the Portfolio. The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Portfolio, along with other affiliated funds, pays its pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer. The Portfolio’s expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer will not exceed $15,000 per year.

The Portfolio’s Trustees may participate in a deferred compensation plan which may be terminated at any time. Obligations of the plan will be paid solely out of the Portfolio’s assets.

Expense Limits and Fee Waivers

Columbia has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses through February 15, 2008 so that total annual operating expenses (excluding any advisory fees, distribution and service fees, interest, fees on borrowings, extraordinary expenses and expenses associated with the Portfolio’s investment in other investment companies) do not exceed 0.00% of the Portfolio’s average net assets. There is no guarantee that these waivers and/or reimbursements will continue after February 15, 2008.

Custody Credits

The Portfolio has an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may be reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as a reduction of total expenses on the Statement of Operations. The Portfolio could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an income-producing asset if it had not entered into such an agreement.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

For the year ended March 31, 2007, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities were $118,104,444 and $402,897, respectively.

Note 6. Redemption Fees

The Portfolio assesses, subject to limited exceptions, a 2.00% redemption fee on proceeds of Portfolio shares that are redeemed within 60 days of their purchase. The redemption fee is designed to offset brokerage commissions and other costs associated with short term trading of funds.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Redemption fees, which are retained by the Portfolio, are accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital and are allocated to each class proportionately for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the redemption fees for the Class A, Class B, C, R and Z shares of the Portfolio amounted to $6,595, $1,097, $3,229, $4 and $857, respectively.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Trust and other affiliated funds participate in a $350,000,000 committed unsecured revolving line of credit and a $150,000,000 uncommitted, unsecured line of credit, both provided by State Street. Borrowings are available for temporary or emergency purposes.

Interest on the committed line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their pro-rata portion of the unutilized committed line of credit. Interest on the uncommitted line of credit is charged to each participating fund based on the fund’s borrowings at a variable rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus a spread, as determined and quoted by State Street at the time of the request for a loan. A one-time structuring fee of $30,000 is also accrued and apportioned to each fund participating in the uncommitted line of credit based on the average net assets of the participating funds. In addition, if the uncommitted line of credit is extended for an additional period, an annual administration fee of $15,000 will be charged and apportioned among each participating fund. The commitment fee and structuring fee are included in “Other expenses” in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio did not borrow under these arrangements.

Note 8. Disclosure of Significant Risks and Contingencies

Risk factors of the Portfolios and the Underlying Funds

Investing in the Underlying Funds through the Portfolio involves certain additional expenses and possible risks that would not be present in a direct investment in the Underlying Funds. Under certain circumstances, an Underlying Fund may pay a redemption request by the Portfolio wholly or partly by a distribution in kind of securities from its portfolio, instead of cash, in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In such cases, the Portfolio may hold securities distributed by an Underlying Fund and incur custody and other costs until Columbia determines that it is appropriate to dispose of such securities.

The Officers and Trustees of the Trust also serve as Officers and Trustees of the Underlying Funds. Conflicts may arise as these companies seek to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to both the Portfolio and the Underlying Funds.

From time to time, one or more of the Underlying Funds in which the Portfolio invests may experience relatively large investments or redemptions due to reallocations or rebalancing by the Portfolio as recommended by Columbia. In such event, the Underlying Funds that experience redemptions as a result of the reallocations or rebalancing may have to sell portfolio securities, and the Underlying Funds that receive additional cash will have to invest such cash. While it is impossible to predict the overall impact of these transactions over time, there could be adverse effects on portfolio management to the extent that the Underlying Funds may be required to sell securities or invest cash at times when they would not otherwise have to do so.

These transactions could also have tax consequences if sales of securities resulted in gains and could also increase transaction costs.

Investing in the Underlying Funds also presents certain risks. Each of the Underlying Funds may invest in certain specified derivative securities, including but not limited to: interest rate and equity swaps, caps and floors for hedging purposes; exchange-traded options; over-the-counter options executed with primary dealers, including long calls and puts and covered calls and financial futures and options. Certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in restricted securities; instruments issued by trusts, partnerships or other issuers, including pass-through certificates representing participations in, or debt instruments backed by, the securities owned by such issuers. These Underlying Funds also may engage in securities lending, reverse repurchase agreements and dollar roll transactions. In addition, certain of the Underlying Funds may invest in below-investment grade debt, debt obligations of foreign issuers and stocks of foreign corporations, securities in foreign investment funds or trusts and various other investment vehicles, each with inherent risks.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Legal Proceedings

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio did not commence operations until after the events that resulted in the regulatory proceedings and litigation described below.

On February 9, 2005, Banc of America Capital Management, LLC (“BACAP,” now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) and BACAP Distributors, LLC (“BACAP Distributors,” now known as Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.) entered into an Assurance of Discontinuance with the New York Attorney General (the “NYAG Settlement”) and consented to the entry of a cease-and-desist order by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (the “SEC Order”) on matters relating to mutual fund trading. A copy of the NYAG Settlement is available as part of the Bank of America Corporation Form 8-K filing on February 10, 2005 and a copy of the SEC Order is available on the SEC’s website.

Under the terms of the SEC Order, BACAP, BACAP Distributors, and their affiliate, Banc of America Securities, LLC (“BAS”) agreed, among other things, (1) to pay $250 million in disgorgement and $125 million in civil money penalties; (2) to cease and desist from violations of the antifraud provisions and certain other provisions of the federal securities laws; (3) to undertake various remedial measures to ensure compliance with the federal securities laws related to certain mutual fund trading practices; and (4) to retain an independent consultant to review their applicable supervisory, compliance, control and other policies and procedures. The NYAG Settlement also requires, among other things, BACAP and BACAP Distributors, along with Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. and Columbia Funds Distributors, Inc., the investment advisor to and distributor of the Columbia Funds, respectively, to reduce the management fees of Columbia Funds, including the Nations Funds that are now known as Columbia Funds, and other mutual funds, collectively by $32 million per year for five years, for a projected total of $160 million in management fee reductions. Consistent with the terms of the settlements, the Boards of the Nations Funds now known as Columbia Funds have an independent Chairman, are comprised of at least 75% independent trustees and have engaged an independent consultant with a wide range of compliance and oversight responsibilities.

 

Pursuant to the procedures set forth in the SEC Order, $375 million will be distributed in accordance with a distribution plan developed by an independent distribution consultant and approved by the SEC. The independent distribution consultant has been in consultation with the staff of the SEC, and has submitted a proposed plan of distribution. The SEC has not yet approved a final plan of distribution.

Civil Litigation

In connection with the events that resulted in the NYAG Settlement and SEC Order, various parties filed suits against Bank of America Corporation and certain of its affiliates, including BACAP and BACAP Distributors (collectively “BAC”), Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and its Board of Trustees. On February 20, 2004, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these cases and cases against several other mutual fund companies based on similar allegations to the United States District Court in Maryland for consolidated or coordinated pretrial proceedings (the “MDL”). Subsequently, additional related cases were transferred to the MDL. On September 29, 2004, the plaintiffs in the MDL filed amended and consolidated complaints. One of these amended complaints is a putative class action that includes claims under the federal securities laws and state common law, and that names Nations Funds Trust, the Trustees, BAC and others as defendants. Another of the amended complaints is a derivative action purportedly on behalf of the Nations Funds Trust against BAC and others that asserts claims under federal securities laws and state common law. Nations Funds Trust is a nominal defendant in this action.

On February 25, 2005, BAC and other defendants filed motions to dismiss the claims in the pending cases.

On December 15, 2005, BAC and others entered into a Stipulation of Settlement of the direct and derivative claims brought on behalf of the Nations Funds shareholders. Among other contingencies, the settlement is contingent upon a minimum threshold amount being received by the Nations Funds shareholders and/or the Nations Funds mutual funds from the previously established regulatory settlement fund. The settlement is subject to court approval. If the settlement is approved, BAC would pay settlement administration costs and fees to plaintiffs’ counsel as approved by the court. The stipulation has not yet been presented to the court for approval.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio, March 31, 2007 (continued)

 

Separately, a putative class action — Mehta v AIG Sun America Life Assurance Company — involving the pricing of mutual funds was filed in Illinois State Court, subsequently removed to federal court and then transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland for coordinated or consolidated handling in the MDL. AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company has made demand upon Nations Separate Account Trust (as successor to Nations Annuity Trust and now known as Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I) and BACAP (as successor to Banc of America Advisors, Inc. and now known as Columbia Management Advisors, LLC) for indemnification pursuant to the terms of a Fund Participation Agreement. On June 1, 2006, the court granted a motion to dismiss this case because it was preempted by the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act. That dismissal has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Separately, a putative class action (Reinke v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) was filed against Nations Funds Trust (now known as Columbia Funds Series Trust) and others on December 16, 2004, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri relating to the conversion of common trust funds and the investment of assets held in fiduciary accounts in the Funds. The Court granted Nations Funds Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 16, 2005. No appeal was filed. On December 28, 2005, the same plaintiff’s attorneys filed another putative class action based on the same facts (Siepel v. Bank of America, N.A., et al.) against Columbia Funds Series Trust (as successor to Nations Funds Trust) and others in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Court granted Columbia Funds Series Trust’s motion to dismiss this action on December 27, 2006. The plaintiffs have appealed the decision dismissing this action to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. That appeal is pending. On February 22, 2006, another putative class action based on the same facts (Luleff v. Bank of America, N.A. et al.) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Columbia Funds Series Trust, William Carmichael and others. The plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this case against Columbia Funds Series Trust and William Carmichael on October 25, 2006. Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America Corporation are still defendants in the case, pending a ruling on their motion to dismiss.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at March 31, 2007, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as “financial statements”) are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at March 31, 2007 by correspondence with the transfer agents of the underlying funds, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

May 25, 2007

 

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Unaudited Information – Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

 

Federal Income Tax Information

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Portfolio designates long term capital gains of $2,733,399.

For non-corporate shareholders 47.00% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of income earned by the Portfolio for the period April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 may represent qualified dividend income. Final information will be provided in your 2007 Form 1099-DIV.

 

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Fund Governance

 

The Trustees serve terms of indefinite duration. The names, addresses and ages of the Trustees and officers of the Funds of the Columbia Funds Series Trust, the year each was first elected or appointed to office, their principal business occupations during at least the last five years, the number of funds overseen by each Trustee and other directorships they hold are shown below. Each officer listed below serves as an officer of each Fund in the Columbia Funds Complex.

 

Independent Trustees

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Funds, Year First
Elected or Appointed to Office
   Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years, Number of Portfolios in Columbia
Funds Complex Overseen by Trustee, Other Directorships Held
Edward J. Boudreau (Born 1944)     

c/o Columbia Management

Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)

  

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (Consulting), from 2000 through current.

Oversees 79.

None.

William P. Carmichael (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 1999)
  

Retired

Oversees 79.

Director–Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); Simmons Company (bedding); and The Finish Line (sportswear)

William A. Hawkins (Born 1942)     
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

President, Retail Banking-IndyMac Bancorp, Inc., from September 1999 to August 2003; Retired.

Oversees 79.

None.

R. Glenn Hilliard (Born 1943)     
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2005)
  

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), from April 2003 through current, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer–ING Americas, from 1999 to April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman–Conseco, Inc. (insurance), from September 2004 through current.

Oversees 79.

Director–Conseco, Inc. (insurance) and Alea Group Holdings (Bermuda), Ltd. (insurance)

Minor M. Shaw (Born 1947)     
c/o Columbia Management
Advisors, LLC
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Trustee (since 2003)
  

President–Micco Corporation and Mickel Investment Group.

Oversees 79.

Board Member–Piedmont Natural Gas.

The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of the Funds and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800-345-6611.

 

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Officers

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office

  

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Christopher L. Wilson (Born 1957)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
President (since 2004)
   President - Columbia Funds, since October 2004; Managing Director - Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, since September 2004; Senior Vice President - Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., since January 2005; Director - Columbia Management Services, Inc., since January 2005; Director - Bank of America Global Liquidity Funds, plc and Banc of America Capital Management (Ireland), Limited, since May 2005; Director - FIM Funding, Inc., since January 2005; President and Chief Executive Officer - CDC IXIS AM Services, Inc. (asset management), from September 1998 through August 2004; and a senior officer or director of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
James R. Bordewick, Jr. (Born 1959)     

One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President,
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

(since 2006)

   Associate General Counsel, Bank of America, since April, 2005; Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MFS Investment Management prior to April, 2005.
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer (since 2000)
   Treasurer - Columbia Funds, since October 2003; Treasurer - the Liberty Funds, Stein Roe Funds and Liberty All-Star Funds, December 2000 - December 2006; Vice President - Columbia Management Advisors, Inc., since April 2003; President - Columbia Funds, Liberty Funds and Stein Roe Funds, February 2004 to October 2004; Treasurer - Galaxy Funds, September 2002 to December 2005; Treasurer, December 2002 to December 2004, and President, February 2004 to December 2004 - Columbia Management Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund, LLC; and a senior officer of various other Bank of America-affiliated entities, including other registered and unregistered funds.
Linda J. Wondrack (Born 1964)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Senior Vice President,
Chief Compliance Officer
(since 2007)
  

Director of the Adviser and Bank of America Investment Product Group Compliance since June 2005; Director of Corporate Compliance and Conflicts Officer, MFS Investment Management from August 2004 to May 2005; Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management prior to August 2004.

Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Chief Accounting Officer and
Assistant Treasurer
(since 2004)
  

Director of Fund Administration since January 2006; Managing Director of the Adviser from September 2004 to December 2005; Vice President of Fund Administration from June 2002 to September 2004; Vice President of Product Strategy and Development prior to September 2004.

Jeffrey R. Coleman (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer
(since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Fund Controller of the Advisor from October 2004 to January 2006; Vice President of CDC IXIS Asset Management Services, Inc. (investment management) from August, 2000 to September, 2004.

 

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Officers

 

Name, Address and Year of Birth,
Position with Columbia Funds, Year
First Elected or Appointed to Office

  

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer
(since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer of the Advisor from November, 2004 to December, 2005; Director of Trustee Administration (Sarbanes-Oxley) of the Advisor from May, 2003 to October, 2004; Senior Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers (independent registered public accounting firm) from July, 2000 to April, 2003.

Ty S. Edwards (Born 1966)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Deputy Treasurer
(since 2006)
  

Director of Fund Administration of the Advisor since January, 2006; Vice President of the Advisor from July, 2002 to December, 2005; Assistant Vice President and Director, State Street Corporation (financial services) prior to 2002.

Barry S. Vallan (Born 1969)     
One Financial Center
Boston, MA 02111
Controller (since 2006)
  

Vice President-Fund Treasury of the Adviser since October 2004; Vice President-Trustee Reporting from April 2002 to October 2004; Management Consultant, PwC (independent registered accounting firm) prior to 2002.

 

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Board Consideration and Re-Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement

 

Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) contemplates that the Board of Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the “Board”), including a majority of the Trustees who have no direct or indirect interest in the investment advisory agreement and are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), will annually review and re-approve the existing investment advisory agreement and approve any newly proposed terms therein. In this regard, the Board reviewed and re-approved, during the most recent six months covered by this report, the investment advisory agreement with Columbia Management Advisors, LLC (“CMA”) for Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio. The investment advisory agreement with CMA is referred to as the “Advisory Agreement.” The fund identified above is referred to as the “Portfolio.”

More specifically, at meetings held on October 17-18, 2006, the Board, including the Independent Trustees advised by their independent legal counsel, considered the factors and reached the conclusions described below relating to the selection of CMA and the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement. The Board’s review and conclusions are based on comprehensive consideration of all information presented to it and not the result of any single controlling factor.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

The Board received and considered various data and information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Portfolio by CMA under the Advisory Agreement. The Board also received and considered general information regarding the types of services investment advisers provide to other funds, who, like the Portfolio, are provided administration services under a separate contract. The most recent investment adviser registration form (“Form ADV”) for CMA was made available to the Board, as were CMA’s responses to a detailed series of requests submitted by the Independent Trustees’ independent legal counsel on behalf of such Trustees. The Board reviewed and analyzed those materials, which included, among other things, information about the background and experience of senior management and investment personnel of CMA.

In addition, the Board considered the investment and legal compliance programs of the Portfolio and CMA, including their compliance policies and procedures and reports of the Portfolio’s Chief Compliance Officer.

 

The Board evaluated the ability of CMA, based on its resources, reputation and other attributes, to attract and retain qualified investment professionals, including research, advisory and supervisory personnel. In this regard, the Board considered information regarding CMA’s compensation program for its personnel involved in the management of the Portfolio.

Based on the above factors, together with those referenced below, the Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment advisory services provided to the Portfolio by CMA.

Portfolio Performance and Expenses

The Portfolio is a new fund that has not been in existence for a full year and has limited performance history. Consequently, the Board did not give significant consideration to the Portfolio’s performance information. The Board did, however, review performance information of the underlying funds as part of its consideration of the renewal of their advisory and sub-advisory agreements.

The Board received and considered statistical information regarding the Portfolio’s total expense ratio and its various components, including contractual advisory fees, actual advisory fees, actual non-management fees, Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 service fees, fee waivers/caps and/or expense reimbursements. The Board also considered comparisons of these fees to the expense information for the group of funds determined by Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”) to be most similar to the Portfolio (the “Peer Group”). The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to select the mutual funds in the Portfolio’s Peer Group and considered potential bias resulting from the selection methodology. The Board also noted that Lipper had advised that the Portfolio’s Peer Group consists of only two other similar funds due to a lack of funds with comparable characteristics in the industry.

Based on its meeting certain agreed-upon criteria for warranting further review, the Board specially engaged in further review of the Portfolio because of its lack of performance history. The Board considered this and also noted other factors, including that the Portfolio’s total expense ratio was equal to the median of its Peer Group and that CMA had agreed to cap the Net Advisory Rate (defined below) of the Portfolio at 0.00% until February 15, 2008, that outweighed the lack of performance history. The Board also

 

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noted that the small size of the Portfolio’s Peer Group and the Portfolio’s structure as a fund of funds made such comparisons less useful.

Investment Advisory Fee Rates

The Board reviewed and considered the proposed contractual investment advisory fee rate combined with the administration fee rate, payable by the Portfolio to CMA for investment advisory services (the “Advisory Agreement Rate”). In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the proposed fee waiver/cap arrangements applicable to the Advisory Agreement Rate and considered the Advisory Agreement Rate after taking the waivers/caps into account (the “Net Advisory Rate”). The Board noted that, on a complex-wide basis, CMA had reduced annual investment advisory and administration fees by at least $32 million per year pursuant to a settlement agreement entered into with the New York Attorney General (“NYAG”) to settle a civil complaint filed by the NYAG relating to trading in mutual fund shares. Additionally, the Board received and afforded specific attention to information comparing the Net Advisory Rate with those of the other funds in the Peer Group.

The Board also reviewed and considered a report prepared and provided by the Independent Fee Consultant (the “Consultant”) appointed pursuant to the NYAG Settlement. During the fee review process, the Consultant’s role was to manage the review process to ensure that fees are negotiated in a manner that is at arms’ length and reasonable. The Consultant found that the fee negotiation process was, to the extent practicable, at arms’ length and reasonable and consistent with the requirements of the NYAG Settlement. A summary of the Consultant’s report is available at

http://www.columbiafunds.com.

The Board concluded that the factors noted above supported the Advisory Agreement Rate and the Net Advisory Rate, and the approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Portfolio.

Profitability

Because the Portfolio commenced operation in February, 2006 and has limited operating history, the Board did not consider the profitability of CMA from the Portfolio. The Board did, however, consider a profitability analysis of CMA based on revenue and cost information across the entire Columbia funds complex. The Board concluded that, in light of the costs of providing investment management and other services, the profits and other ancillary benefits that CMA and its affiliates may receive from providing these services are not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and considered information regarding whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Portfolio, whether the Portfolio has appropriately benefited from any economies of scale and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board concluded that any actual or potential economies of scale are, or will be, shared fairly with Portfolio shareholders, most particularly through fee waiver arrangements.

The Board acknowledged the inherent limitations of any analysis of an investment adviser’s economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board’s understanding that economies of scale are realized, if at all, by an investment adviser across a variety of products and services, not just with respect to a single fund.

Other Benefits to CMA

The Board received and considered information regarding any “fall-out” or ancillary benefits received by CMA and its affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Portfolio. Such benefits could include, among others, benefits attributable to CMA’s relationship with the Portfolio (such as soft-dollar credits) and benefits potentially derived from an increase in CMA’s business as a result of its relationship with the Portfolio (such as the ability to market to shareholders other financial products offered by CMA and its affiliates).

The Board considered the effectiveness of the policies of the Portfolio in achieving the best execution of portfolio transactions, whether and to what extent soft dollar credits are sought and how any such credits are utilized, any benefits that may be realized by using an affiliated broker, the extent to which efforts are made to recapture transaction costs, and the controls applicable to brokerage allocation procedures. The Board also reviewed CMA’s methods for allocating portfolio investment opportunities among the Portfolio and other clients. The Board concluded that the benefits were not unreasonable.

 

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Other Factors and Broader Review

As discussed above, the Board reviews materials received from CMA annually as part of the re-approval process under Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act. The Board also reviews and assesses the quality of the services the Portfolio receives throughout the year. In this regard, the Board reviews a report of CMA at each of its quarterly meetings, which includes, among other things, Portfolio performance reports. In addition, the Board confers with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year.

 

Conclusion

After considering the above-described factors, based on their deliberations and their evaluation of the information provided, the Board concluded that the compensation payable to CMA under the Advisory Agreements is fair and equitable. Accordingly, the Board unanimously re-approved the Advisory Agreement.

 

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Columbia Funds

 

Growth Funds  

Columbia Acorn Fund

Columbia Acorn Select

Columbia Acorn USA

Columbia Large Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Growth Fund

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Core Funds  

Columbia Common Stock Fund

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Columbia Small Cap Core Fund

Value Funds  

Columbia Disciplined Value Fund

Columbia Dividend Income Fund

Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund I

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Columbia Strategic Investor Fund

Asset Allocation/Hybrid Funds  

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund

Columbia Asset Allocation Fund II

Columbia Balanced Fund

Columbia Liberty Fund

Columbia LifeGoalTM Balanced Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Growth Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income Portfolio

Columbia LifeGoalTM Income and Growth Portfolio

Columbia Masters Global Equity Portfolio

Columbia Masters Heritage Portfolio

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Index Funds  

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Specialty Funds  

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Columbia Real Estate Equity Fund

Columbia Technology Fund

Global/International Funds  

Columbia Acorn International

Columbia Acorn International Select

Columbia Global Value Fund

Columbia Greater China Fund

Columbia International Stock Fund

Columbia International Value Fund

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Columbia World Equity Fund

 

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Taxable Bond Funds  

Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund

Columbia Core Bond Fund

Columbia Federal Securities Fund

Columbia High Income Fund

Columbia High Yield Opportunity Fund

Columbia Income Fund

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Bond Fund

Columbia Strategic Income Fund

Columbia Total Return Bond Fund

Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund

Tax-Exempt Bond Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Connecticut Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Connecticut Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia High Yield Municipal Fund

Columbia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Massachusetts Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Municipal Income Fund

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia New Jersey Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Oregon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Rhode Island Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Columbia Tax-Exempt Fund

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Money Market Funds  

Columbia California Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Cash Reserves

Columbia Connecticut Municipal Reserves

Columbia Government Plus Reserves

Columbia Government Reserves

Columbia Massachusetts Municipal Reserves

Columbia Money Market Reserves

Columbia Municipal Reserves

Columbia New York Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Prime Reserves

Columbia Tax-Exempt Reserves

Columbia Treasury Reserves

For complete product information on any Columbia fund, visit our website at www.columbiafunds.com.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

 

Distributor

Columbia Management

Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center

Boston, MA 02111

 

Investment Advisor

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

100 Federal Street

Boston, MA 02110

 

The portfolio mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 1-800-345-6611 and additional reports will be sent to you. This report has been prepared for shareholders of Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio.

A description of the policies and procedures that the portfolio uses to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the portfolio’s voting records are available (i) at www.columbiamanagement.com; (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, and (iii) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-368-0346. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available from the SEC’s website. Information regarding how the portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available from the portfolio’s website.

The portfolio files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The portfolio’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

Please consider the investment objectives, risk, charges and expenses for the fund carefully before investing. Contact your financial advisor for a prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the fund. You should read it carefully before you invest.

Columbia Management Group, LLC (“Columbia Management”) is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of NASD, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

 

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Columbia Masters International Equity Portfolio

Annual Report – March 31, 2007

LOGO

 

 

©2007 Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.

One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111-2621

CMS & CAD (bank of prospectus) www.columbiafunds.com

800-345-6611 www.columbiafunds.com

SHC-42/130007-0307 (05/07) 07/38606


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

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

(b)   During the period covered by this report, there were not any amendments to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.

(c)   During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers, including any implicit waivers, from a provision of the code of ethics described in 2(a) above that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that William P. Carmichael qualifies as an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR and is “independent” (as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR).

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Fee information below is disclosed for the twenty five series of the registrant whose reports to stockholders are included in this annual filing.  Fee information for fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 also includes fees for one series that was merged into the registrant during the period. Comparative fee information for fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 also includes fees for three series that were merged into the registrant.

(a) Audit Fees. Aggregate Audit Fees billed by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

532,300

 

$

493,800

 




Audit Fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

(b) Audit-Related Fees. Aggregate Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

117,200

 

$

205,000

 

 

Audit-Related Fees include amounts for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported in Audit Fees above.  In both fiscal years 2007 and 2006, Audit-Related Fees include agreed-upon procedures performed for semi-annual shareholder reports and agreed-upon procedures related to fund mergers.  Fiscal year 2006 also includes Audit-Related Fees for agreed-upon procedures related to fund accounting and custody conversions.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

(c) Tax Fees. Aggregate Tax Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

148,800

 

$

283,800

 

 

Tax Fees include amounts for the review of annual tax returns, the review of required shareholder distribution calculations and typically include amounts for professional services by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. Both fiscal years 2007 and 2006 also include tax fees for agreed-upon procedures related to fund mergers and the review of final tax returns.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006, there were no Tax Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services




to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

(d) All Other Fees. Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

6,700

 

$

0

 

 

All Other Fees include amounts for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) above. In fiscal year 2007, All Other Fees consist of fees billed for agreed-upon procedures related to the review of the registrant’s anti-money laundering program.

Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

849,100

 

$

361,600

 

 

In both fiscal years 2007 and 2006, All Other Fees consist of fees billed for internal control examinations of the registrant’s transfer agent and investment advisor.

(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the engagement of the registrant’s independent accountants to provide audit and non-audit services to the registrant and non-audit services to its investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with such investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant (“Adviser Affiliates”), if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

The Audit Committee has adopted a Policy for Engagement of Independent Accountants for Audit and Non-Audit Services (“Policy”). The Policy sets forth the understanding of the Audit Committee regarding the engagement of the registrant’s independent accountants to provide (i) audit and permissible audit-related, tax and other services to the registrant (collectively “Fund Services”); (ii) non-audit services to the




registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and Adviser Affiliates, if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of a Fund (collectively “Fund-related Adviser Services”); and (iii) certain other audit and non-audit services to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and Adviser Affiliates. Unless a type of service receives general pre-approval under the Policy, it requires specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the independent accountants.  Pre-approval of non-audit services to the registrant, the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and Adviser Affiliates may be waived provided that the “de minimis” requirements set forth under paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are met.

Under the Policy, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to any pre-designated member or members who are Independent Trustees/Directors.  The member(s) to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities with respect to the pre-approval of services performed by the independent accountants may not be delegated to management.

The Policy requires the Fund Treasurer and/or Director of Board Administration to submit to the Audit Committee, on an annual basis, a schedule of the types of services that are subject to general pre-approval. The schedule(s) provide a description of each type of service that is subject to general pre-approval and, where possible, will provide estimated fee caps for each instance of providing each service. The Audit Committees will review and approve the types of services and review the projected fees for the next fiscal year and may add to, or subtract from, the list of general pre-approved services from time to time based on subsequent determinations.  That approval acknowledges that the Audit Committee is in agreement with the specific types of services that the independent accountants will be permitted to perform.

The Fund Treasurer and/or Director of Board Administration shall report to the Audit Committee at each of its regular meetings regarding all Fund Services or Fund-related Adviser Services initiated since the last such report was rendered, including a general description of the services, actual billed and projected fees, and the means by which such Fund Services or Fund-related Adviser Services were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

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(e)(2) The percentage of services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item approved pursuant to the “de minimis” exception under paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X during both fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 was zero.




(f) Not applicable.

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and March 31, 2006 are approximately as follows:

2007

 

2006

 

$

1,121,800

 

$

850,400

 

 

(h) The registrant’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments

The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.




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

There have not been any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors, since those procedures were last disclosed in response to requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14A or this Item.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)   The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)   There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE ETH.

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(a)(3) Not applicable.

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.




SIGNATURES

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

(registrant)

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Christopher L. Wilson

 

 

Christopher L. Wilson, President

 

 

Date

 

May 25, 2007

 

 

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

By (Signature and Title)

 

 

/s/ Christopher L. Wilson

 

 

 

Christopher L. Wilson, President

 

 

 

 

Date

 

May 25, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, Treasurer

 

 

 

 

Date

 

May 25, 2007